Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 757 · 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) It was late, the shops were closed. (b) It was late the shops were closed. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
5. 5.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
6. 6.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.
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 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?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.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, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
30. 30.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) I know that the earth is round.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and

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