Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 572 · 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 camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
15. 15.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.

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