Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 738 · 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) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our school has a big library.
13. 13.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, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) I know that the earth is round.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
23. 23.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
26. 26.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.

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