Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 911 · 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:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
9. 9.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, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
22. 22.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
31. 31.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
40. 40.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.

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