Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 977 · 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?
   “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
4. 4.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, but Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, or Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “We must leave now. We will miss the train.” (a) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
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, so you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.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, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The test was hard, so Zoya got full marks. (c) The test was hard, or Zoya got full marks.
27. 27.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, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
28. 28.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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
39. 39.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, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.

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