Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 86 · 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:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
9. 9.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
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:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
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, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
32. 32.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
35. 35.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.

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