Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 924 · 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?
   “You must hold the rail. You may slip.” (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
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 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.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
12. 12.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, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
20. 20.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, so we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
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, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
25. 25.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, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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, and you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so

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