Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 724 · 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) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
12. 12.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
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, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
24. 24.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.

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