EXERCISES: Making compound sentences

You can join short sentences together to make longer 'compound' sentences by using special words called conjunctions.

E.g: "I hate beef." is a simple sentence

     "I like chicken." is a simple sentence

     "I hate beef but I like chicken." is a compound sentence, using the conjunction "but" to join the two sentences together.

1. He is in his fifties but...
a. it's his birthday soon.
b. still plays rugby.
c. next week.
d. quickly.

2. We might go swimming so...
a. you'd better bring your costume.
b. do you want to come too?
c. it's a hot day.
d. tomorrow.

3. He looked everywhere for the cat but...
a. unfortunately.
b. couldn't find it.
c. in the garden.
d. in a hurry.

4. I like to keep fit so...
a. every week.
b. I go jogging.
c. it was cold.
d. the gym.

5. The film was boring so...
a. the cinema was full.
b. I left early.
c. next week.
d. it's a new film.

6. We can't do anything until...
a. the doctor arrives.
b. if I hurry.
c. please phone me.
d. I'm sorry.

7. Although I enjoy watching football...
a. three days ago.
b. I'd rather play it.
c. in summer.
d. hardly ever.

8. I enjoyed reading the book and...
a. watching film.
b. it was too long.
c. last week.
d. at home.

9. I need a computer so that...
a. I can work at home.
b. I've just started work.
c. a new PC.
d. I have a new job.

10. We had to cancel our holiday because...
a. Dad was ill.
b. it was sunny.
c. unfortunately.
d. they were disappointed.