Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 66 · 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 girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
6. 6.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
11. 11.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
40. 40.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.

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