Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 809 · 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 old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
6. 6.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
9. 9.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
13. 13.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.

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