Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 778 · 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:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
5. 5.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
11. 11.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) I know that the earth is round.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
35. 35.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
36. 36.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, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
37. 37.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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
40. 40.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.

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