Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 937 · 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 baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
20. 20.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.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, but it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
28. 28.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, or your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Our school has a big library.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
36. 36.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
37. 37.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
40. 40.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.

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