Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 610 · 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:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
10. 10.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
18. 18.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
21. 21.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
23. 23.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
29. 29.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, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
30. 30.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.

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