Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 636 · 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 box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.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 bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
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:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
22. 22.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
38. 38.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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