Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 649 · 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:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Our school has a big library.
5. 5.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
21. 21.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
24. 24.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
38. 38.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so

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