Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 952 · 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 tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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, so Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
9. 9.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) The river flows past our village.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The river flows past our village.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
21. 21.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, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
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) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.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, so he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) I know that the earth is round.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) so (c) or

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