Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 707 · 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) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
16. 16.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.
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) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
33. 33.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
40. 40.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.

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