Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 664 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
36. 36.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
38. 38.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills