Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 761 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
4. 4.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, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
24. 24.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
33. 33.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The river flows past our village.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.

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