Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 835 · 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 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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
12. 12.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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
16. 16.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
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, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
22. 22.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
26. 26.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
34. 34.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
36. 36.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, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.

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