Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 573 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
9. 9.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
10. 10.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
14. 14.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.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, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) I know that the earth is round.
32. 32.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, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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