Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 951 · 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?
   “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
6. 6.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.
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, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, and we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
17. 17.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.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You must wear a helmet. You may get hurt.” (a) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our class visited the science museum. (d) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
29. 29.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, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
32. 32.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, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.

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