Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 63 · 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) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
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 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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
15. 15.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, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.

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