Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 607 · 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:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
11. 11.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
18. 18.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
31. 31.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
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, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
38. 38.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.

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