Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 87 · 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 bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
16. 16.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, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
22. 22.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
25. 25.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so

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