Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 710 · 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 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.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
16. 16.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The river flows past our village.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.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) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
33. 33.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
40. 40.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.

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