Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 614 · 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:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
10. 10.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
39. 39.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, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.

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