Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 909 · 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 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, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
3. 3.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
13. 13.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully.
14. 14.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, so it was very heavy.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
34. 34.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
36. 36.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.

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