Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 94 · 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:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
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 road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
9. 9.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, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
13. 13.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, but it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, or it was very heavy.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
22. 22.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
30. 30.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, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
36. 36.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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