Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 591 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
18. 18.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
38. 38.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) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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