Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 554 · 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) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
14. 14.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
31. 31.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
38. 38.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and

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