Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 921 · 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?
   “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (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) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
20. 20.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
39. 39.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.

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