Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 978 · 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 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.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The soup looked plain. It tasted great.” (a) The soup looked plain, so it tasted great. (b) The soup looked plain, or it tasted great. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
16. 16.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) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) so (b) yet (c) or
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
27. 27.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, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) so (c) or
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
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, or Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
40. 40.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.

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