Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 987 · 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?
   “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, or she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, so she did not answer.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.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.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
10. 10.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, or he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
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?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
19. 19.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.
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, or you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The school band played the national anthem. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
30. 30.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, or her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
38. 38.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.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.

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