Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 759 · 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?
   “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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
3. 3.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
7. 7.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
12. 12.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
15. 15.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.

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