Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 88 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
3. 3.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, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
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) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
29. 29.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.

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