Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 848 · 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:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
6. 6.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
18. 18.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
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) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
37. 37.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.

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