Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 80 · 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?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, and your food will get cold.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
6. 6.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, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
24. 24.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, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
26. 26.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Our school has a big library.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
35. 35.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.
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, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
40. 40.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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.

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