Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 725 · 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) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
5. 5.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
12. 12.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
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:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
23. 23.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
29. 29.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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