Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 889 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) I know that the earth is round.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The test was hard. Zoya got full marks.” (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
16. 16.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
38. 38.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, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.

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