Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 750 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
3. 3.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
10. 10.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
11. 11.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
24. 24.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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