Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 966 · 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:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.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.
11. 11.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
15. 15.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, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) I know that the earth is round.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
29. 29.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.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The milk was sour. Mum threw it away.” (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.

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