Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 779 · 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:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
11. 11.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
18. 18.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
20. 20.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The river flows past our village.
25. 25.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, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
32. 32.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The river flows past our village.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
38. 38.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and

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