Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 899 · 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 bell rang the children ran out. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The bell rang, the children ran out.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
14. 14.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
15. 15.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
16. 16.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
29. 29.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, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
40. 40.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, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills