Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 974 · 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) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
12. 12.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
28. 28.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, or Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
40. 40.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race.

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