Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 637 · 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 soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
7. 7.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
8. 8.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, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
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 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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
16. 16.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Our school has a big library.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
35. 35.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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