Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 576 · 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 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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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 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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
28. 28.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.

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