Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 604 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I know that the earth is round.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Our school has a big library.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
30. 30.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so

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