Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 545 · 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) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
27. 27.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
30. 30.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
35. 35.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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