Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 995 · 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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
2. 2.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.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
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.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
8. 8.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.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
11. 11.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, so you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, and you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I called Meera, ___ she did not answer.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
14. 14.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.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.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, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) so (b) and (c) or
19. 19.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, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
20. 20.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We must leave now, ___ we will miss the train.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
25. 25.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
26. 26.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
27. 27.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.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
30. 30.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
39. 39.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
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, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.

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