Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 764 · 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:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
9. 9.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
10. 10.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.
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 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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.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, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
34. 34.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
35. 35.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.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.

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