Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 84 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I know that the earth is round.
6. 6.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
36. 36.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
37. 37.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.

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