Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 683 · 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) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
19. 19.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
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 milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
28. 28.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.
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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
40. 40.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.

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