Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 690 · 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) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
16. 16.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
19. 19.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
22. 22.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
23. 23.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
31. 31.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, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
32. 32.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) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.

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