Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

1. with a big smile
2. although it was late
3. because she was ill
4. in the morning
5. on the top shelf
6. running very fast
7. under the big tree
8. after the match
9. who lives next door
10. if it rains
11. that he was right
12. a bunch of flowers

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

1. We waited until the shop opened.
2. I know what you mean.
3. I stayed at home because I was ill.
4. He ran fast so that he could catch the bus.
5. I wonder whether he will come.
6. The book that you gave me is interesting.
7. She said that she was busy.
8. When the rain stopped, we went out.
9. This is the house where I was born.
10. The boy who won the race is my brother.

Name the kind of subordinate clause in each sentence: noun, adjective or adverb clause.

1. What he said is true.
2. I know that he is honest.
3. She stayed indoors because it was raining.
4. I believe that you are right.
5. The man whose car was stolen called the police.
6. If you call me, I will come.
7. He came when I was sleeping.
8. I don’t know where she lives.
9. The girl who sings well is Meera.
10. Although he was poor, he was honest.

Fill in who, whom, whose, which, where, when or why.

1. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
2. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
3. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
4. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
5. The boy ______ won the prize is my friend.
6. I remember the day ______ we first met.
7. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
8. The dog ______ barks all night belongs to Mr Rao.
9. The girl ______ father is a doctor sits next to me.
10. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.

Write simple, compound or complex.

1. She sang a song.
2. In spite of his riches, he is not happy.
3. Riya and Aman went to the market.
4. Work hard or you will fail.
5. He is rich but he is not happy.
6. I was tired, so I went to bed.
7. She sang a song and everyone clapped.
8. When she sang, everyone clapped.
9. It was late, yet we kept working.
10. Though he is rich, he is not happy.
11. If you do not work hard, you will fail.
12. The tired boy went to bed early.