Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

1. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
2. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
3. The man ______ we met was very kind.
4. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
5. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
6. I remember the day ______ we first met.
7. The dog ______ barks all night belongs to Mr Rao.
8. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
9. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
10. Do you know the reason ______ he left?

Write simple, compound or complex.

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