Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 804 · 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 bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The bell rang, the children ran out.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
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, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
30. 30.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
32. 32.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so

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