Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 606 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
31. 31.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
34. 34.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.

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