Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 706 · 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) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
14. 14.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
27. 27.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
29. 29.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, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.

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