Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 665 · 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) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
8. 8.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
15. 15.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
16. 16.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, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
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?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
34. 34.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our school has a big library.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.

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