Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 865 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
3. 3.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, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
7. 7.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
16. 16.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
29. 29.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
32. 32.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.

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