Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 940 · 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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) I know that the earth is round.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
10. 10.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, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
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, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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, but I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
32. 32.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, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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, so we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
37. 37.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.

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