Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 54 · 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) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
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) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
36. 36.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.

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