Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 936 · 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 soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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 school band played the national anthem. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
10. 10.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, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
36. 36.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, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
40. 40.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, or Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.

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