Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 903 · 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) Our school has a big library. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
2. 2.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
3. 3.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.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
18. 18.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
21. 21.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, so it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, or it was very sweet.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
32. 32.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
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:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
40. 40.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.

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