Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 996 · 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) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
3. 3.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The baby was asleep, ___ we spoke softly.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
6. 6.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, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
9. 9.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
10. 10.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed, ___ we went home.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
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 of these is a compound sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
17. 17.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
18. 18.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
19. 19.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.
20. 20.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.
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) so (b) or (c) and
27. 27.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
28. 28.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, or you may get hurt. (b) You must wear a helmet, so you may get hurt. (c) You must wear a helmet, and you may get hurt.
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The test was hard, ___ Zoya got full marks.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Our team practised hard, ___ we won the cup.” (a) so (b) but (c) or
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
32. 32.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
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, so he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
34. 34.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, so Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
38. 38.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.
39. 39.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, so we spoke softly. (c) The baby was asleep, or we spoke softly.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.

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