Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 873 · 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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
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, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
24. 24.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.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.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I know that the earth is round.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
38. 38.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.

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