Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 895 · 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) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
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 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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
16. 16.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
21. 21.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
27. 27.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, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
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 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.
36. 36.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
37. 37.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
38. 38.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
39. 39.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or

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