Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 858 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
7. 7.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
18. 18.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, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
19. 19.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.

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