Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

1. When the rain stopped, we went out.
2. The boy who won the race is my brother.
3. I wonder whether he will come.
4. Although it was cold, we went swimming.
5. I stayed at home because I was ill.
6. This is the house where I was born.
7. If you work hard, you will pass.
8. I know what you mean.
9. The book that you gave me is interesting.
10. He ran fast so that he could catch the bus.

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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