Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 532 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
12. 12.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
37. 37.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet

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