Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 734 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
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 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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The river flows past our village.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
12. 12.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) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
26. 26.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.
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, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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