Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 741 · 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) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.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, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
8. 8.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
10. 10.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
15. 15.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
28. 28.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
32. 32.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.

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