Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 902 · 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) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
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) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
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 peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
29. 29.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
40. 40.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, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.

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