Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 762 · 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:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
31. 31.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, so you may slip.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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.

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