Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 676 · 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) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
8. 8.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
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 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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
14. 14.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
15. 15.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
33. 33.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.

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