Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 91 · 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:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Our school has a big library.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
16. 16.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
19. 19.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
30. 30.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
31. 31.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, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
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:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.

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