Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 919 · 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 dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
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 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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
17. 17.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
18. 18.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.
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, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
26. 26.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) It was late; the shops were closed.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
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) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.

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