Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 616 · 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?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
19. 19.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
38. 38.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.
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) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.

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