Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 955 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
3. 3.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, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
13. 13.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, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
19. 19.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, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The river flows past our village. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
37. 37.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, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and

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