Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 526 · 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) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
10. 10.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The lights went out we lit a candle. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The lights went out, we lit a candle.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
16. 16.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
28. 28.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The match ended everyone went home. (c) The match ended, everyone went home.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.

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