Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 808 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
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, 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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
9. 9.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
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, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
38. 38.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.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.
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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