Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 559 · 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 plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
9. 9.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
14. 14.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
20. 20.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
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, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
37. 37.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
38. 38.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so

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