Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 525 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Two clauses, equal partners): Check for two main clauses: “The test was hard” and “Zoya got full marks” could each be a sentence on its own. Choose the joining word by meaning: and adds a similar fact, but / yet show a contrast or surprise, or gives a warning or a choice, so shows a result. Put a comma before it. Or join two closely linked main clauses with a semicolon: The bell rang; the children ran out. A comma alone cannot join them.

1. 1.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
11. 11.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It was late the shops were closed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
26. 26.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
27. 27.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The bell rang, the children ran out.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Our cat is lazy it sleeps all day. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our cat is lazy, it sleeps all day.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.

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