Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 82 · 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) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) It was late, the shops were closed. (c) It was late the shops were closed.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
4. 4.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.
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 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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
14. 14.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
16. 16.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
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, 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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
35. 35.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.

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