Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 718 · 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 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.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
7. 7.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
20. 20.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
26. 26.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, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
34. 34.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) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
40. 40.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.

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