Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 73 · 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 bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang the children ran out.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
8. 8.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
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) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
35. 35.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, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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