Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 62 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
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 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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
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 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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills