Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 860 · 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) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
15. 15.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, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
17. 17.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
19. 19.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
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, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.

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