Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 682 · 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:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
11. 11.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
13. 13.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
16. 16.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
28. 28.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
36. 36.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
40. 40.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.

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