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Compound Sentences Practice Worksheet
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses—complete thoughts—using a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon. The coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).
Recognise Compound Sentences
Read each item carefully. Choose or write the best answer.
1.Which sentence is compound?
- The bright kite rose above the trees.
- The wind grew stronger, so we brought the kite inside.
- Racing across the field, Andre laughed.
2.Which choice lists all seven coordinating conjunctions?
- for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
- because, although, while, since, unless, if, when
- however, therefore, also, instead, meanwhile, finally, next
3.In “The trail was steep, but we kept walking,” which word joins the two complete thoughts?
4.Match each conjunction to the relationship it most commonly expresses.
- and
- but
- or
- so
- for
- nor
- contrast
- choice
- an additional negative idea
- addition
- result
- reason
Build and Edit Compound Sentences
When two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction, place a comma between the first clause and the conjunction.
5.Combine these ideas into one compound sentence. Choose a conjunction that shows a result: “The clouds gathered. We packed our picnic.”
6.Combine these ideas into one compound sentence. Use a conjunction that shows contrast: “Jamal wanted to ride his bike. His tire was flat.”
7.Choose the conjunction that best completes the sentence: “The science display opens soon, _____ we should finish setting it up.”
- so
- yet
- nor
8.Add the missing comma and a suitable coordinating conjunction to make a compound sentence: “The soup smelled delicious it needed more salt.”
9.True or false: “The puppy curled up on the rug, and the kitten slept beside it” is a compound sentence.
TrueFalse
10.Rewrite this as a correctly punctuated compound sentence: “The team practiced after school the players felt ready for the game.”
11.Write one compound sentence about a school activity. Include two complete thoughts, a comma, and a coordinating conjunction.
12.Write a compound sentence about homework using the conjunction “yet.” Include a comma before the conjunction.
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