Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 619 · 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:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
4. 4.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
8. 8.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our school has a big library.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
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, 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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
32. 32.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and

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