Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 541 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
10. 10.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (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 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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
30. 30.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
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 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.

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