Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 56 · 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 girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.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) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
32. 32.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
33. 33.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
37. 37.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, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
40. 40.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.

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