Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 887 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
8. 8.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
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) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
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 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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
28. 28.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
40. 40.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.

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