Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 57 · 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 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.
2. 2.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, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
5. 5.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
6. 6.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, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
24. 24.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or 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?
    “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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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