Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 782 · 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:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
2. 2.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
39. 39.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or

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