Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 798 · 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 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.
2. 2.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
3. 3.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
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.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
19. 19.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.

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