Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 67 · 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) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Our school has a big library.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
4. 4.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
11. 11.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
14. 14.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
17. 17.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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
37. 37.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
39. 39.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
40. 40.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.

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