Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 715 · 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) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but 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?
   “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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
30. 30.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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