Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 608 · 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 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
20. 20.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
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, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
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) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.

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