Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 593 · 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?
   “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, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
25. 25.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
26. 26.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
30. 30.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.

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