Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 667 · 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:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
16. 16.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, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
23. 23.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
31. 31.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but

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