Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 595 · 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?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
3. 3.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
5. 5.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
7. 7.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
8. 8.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
22. 22.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.

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