Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 999 · 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) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
2. 2.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The hill was steep, ___ Grandpa reached the top.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The room was dark, ___ I switched on the lamp.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
7. 7.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
8. 8.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, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
9. 9.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, and you may slip. (b) You must hold the rail, so you may slip. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) or (c) and
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kavya can swim, ___ her brother can swim too.” (a) and (b) yet (c) or
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
17. 17.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train.
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
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 is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
22. 22.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) and (c) yet
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) but (b) so (c) or
26. 26.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, but Mum threw it away. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry. The cat was hungry too.” (a) The dog was hungry, yet the cat was hungry too. (b) The dog was hungry, or the cat was hungry too. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
28. 28.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.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
39. 39.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, so she did not answer. (c) I called Meera, or she did not answer.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.

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