Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 713 · 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) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
4. 4.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
5. 5.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) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
15. 15.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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
16. 16.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, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.

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