Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 923 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
11. 11.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, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you heat ice, it melts. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The match ended; everyone went home. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
28. 28.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, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
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, 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.
40. 40.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, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.

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