Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 662 · 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 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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Our school has a big library.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
34. 34.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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.

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