Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 544 · 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?
   “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
19. 19.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
28. 28.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, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
29. 29.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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