Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 697 · 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) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
2. 2.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.
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 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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
6. 6.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
11. 11.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.

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