Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 719 · 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) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) It was late the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
3. 3.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
23. 23.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
36. 36.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) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
38. 38.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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