Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 820 · 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 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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
7. 7.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
22. 22.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.
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, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
33. 33.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, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.

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