Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 925 · 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?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
2. 2.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.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, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
15. 15.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.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, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
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 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.
29. 29.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, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
35. 35.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
40. 40.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, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.

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