Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 843 · 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 match ended, everyone went home. (b) The match ended everyone went home. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
6. 6.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
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.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, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
17. 17.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
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?
    “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, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
28. 28.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
33. 33.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
39. 39.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.

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