Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 829 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
14. 14.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
16. 16.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, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
21. 21.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, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
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 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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
40. 40.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.

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