Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 609 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
5. 5.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
15. 15.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.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, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
28. 28.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
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 milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.

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