Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 731 · 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) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
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 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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
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) Our school has a big library. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
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.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.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, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
14. 14.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
20. 20.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
21. 21.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
25. 25.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
26. 26.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
29. 29.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
33. 33.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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