Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 844 · 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 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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
4. 4.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.
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 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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
19. 19.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
22. 22.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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills