Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 815 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
2. 2.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
6. 6.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
11. 11.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, so we will miss the train.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
25. 25.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
27. 27.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, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.

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