Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 728 · 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 light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
13. 13.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
20. 20.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
29. 29.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
37. 37.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
40. 40.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.

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