Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 557 · 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 school band played the national anthem. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Our school has a big library.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
18. 18.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, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Our school has a big library.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
23. 23.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
26. 26.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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
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, 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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.

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