Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 989 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) so (b) or (c) yet
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The dog was hungry, ___ the cat was hungry too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, but we went home.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I was thirsty, ___ I drank some water.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I called Meera. She did not answer.” (a) I called Meera, so she did not answer. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
16. 16.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.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too.
21. 21.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.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, and we will miss the train. (b) We must leave now, so we will miss the train. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The baby was asleep. We spoke softly.” (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, but we spoke softly.
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum said that dinner was ready. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
34. 34.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, yet his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.

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