Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 945 · 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 milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) I know that the earth is round.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
35. 35.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, but I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
37. 37.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.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet

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