Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 696 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
3. 3.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.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, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
23. 23.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
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, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and

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