Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 675 · 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:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
8. 8.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
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?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
18. 18.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and

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