Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 61 · 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:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
3. 3.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
24. 24.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
30. 30.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, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
32. 32.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.

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