Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 963 · 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?
   “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, so your food will get cold.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, but we went home. (c) The shop was closed, or we went home.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
10. 10.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, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
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, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
15. 15.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, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
20. 20.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.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, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.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, or you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, and you may slip.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
31. 31.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, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
40. 40.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.

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