Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 650 · 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 plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
11. 11.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
16. 16.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
32. 32.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
34. 34.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.

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