Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 775 · 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 box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
13. 13.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
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, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.

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