Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 590 · 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?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
6. 6.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
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 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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
11. 11.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
15. 15.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
19. 19.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
25. 25.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.

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