Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 580 · 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) Our school has a big library. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
21. 21.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
32. 32.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
39. 39.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so

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