Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 703 · 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) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
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 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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
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.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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.

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