Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 623 · 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 hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
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) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
13. 13.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
21. 21.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
25. 25.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
28. 28.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.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) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
34. 34.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or

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