Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 990 · 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 road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
4. 4.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
6. 6.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
10. 10.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, and he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) I know that the earth is round. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
21. 21.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, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir ran fast, ___ he missed the train.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
24. 24.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.
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.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, or Mum threw it away. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, but Mum threw it away.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) so (c) and
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
33. 33.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, or he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
34. 34.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Nisha was nervous, ___ she sang beautifully.” (a) or (b) yet (c) so
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
37. 37.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.
38. 38.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.
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, but we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, or we lit a fire.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.

Free writing skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/english-writing-skills