Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 693 · 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) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
2. 2.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
33. 33.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
40. 40.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.

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