Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 855 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
6. 6.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
12. 12.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
15. 15.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, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
35. 35.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.
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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
38. 38.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.

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