Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 740 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.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, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
5. 5.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) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
27. 27.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, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
28. 28.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
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.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.
31. 31.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.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, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.

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