Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 644 · 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) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
14. 14.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, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
16. 16.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
19. 19.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
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) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
22. 22.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.
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, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
40. 40.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.

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