Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 674 · 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:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
3. 3.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, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
6. 6.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, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
8. 8.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.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
23. 23.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
24. 24.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
34. 34.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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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