Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 615 · 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 dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
5. 5.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
6. 6.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
17. 17.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
18. 18.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) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
29. 29.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
30. 30.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) I know that the earth is round.

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