Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 680 · 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) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
6. 6.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
9. 9.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
11. 11.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
16. 16.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, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
23. 23.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
38. 38.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
39. 39.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so

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