Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 669 · 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) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
36. 36.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or

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