Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 678 · 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 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.
2. 2.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
6. 6.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
14. 14.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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