Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 629 · 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 road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
2. 2.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
3. 3.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
12. 12.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
17. 17.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
26. 26.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.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.

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