Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 97 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
2. 2.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, so it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
6. 6.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, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain.
7. 7.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, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
20. 20.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, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
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 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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
25. 25.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.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) and

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