Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 901 · 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:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
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) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
17. 17.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
31. 31.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, or we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
34. 34.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, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.

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