Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 600 · 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 dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
25. 25.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.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) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
33. 33.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.

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