Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 653 · 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:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
12. 12.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) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
13. 13.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
36. 36.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet

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