Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 98 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir must run fast, ___ he will lose the race.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
19. 19.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
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 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.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
31. 31.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
34. 34.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, or we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, and we will miss the train.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
40. 40.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.

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