Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 55 · 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) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.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, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
34. 34.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet

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