Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 834 · 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) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
2. 2.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
12. 12.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
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 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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
31. 31.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.

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