Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 700 · 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 puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
2. 2.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
22. 22.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
34. 34.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
35. 35.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, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
36. 36.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.

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