Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 797 · 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.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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
11. 11.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
14. 14.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
26. 26.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.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, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
30. 30.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
32. 32.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, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
33. 33.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
34. 34.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.

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