Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 582 · 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?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
6. 6.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
40. 40.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.

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