Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

1. I wonder whether he will come.
2. He ran fast so that he could catch the bus.
3. When the rain stopped, we went out.
4. The boy who won the race is my brother.
5. This is the house where I was born.
6. I know what you mean.
7. If you work hard, you will pass.
8. She said that she was busy.
9. We waited until the shop opened.
10. Although it was cold, we went swimming.

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

1. He is the boy whom I met yesterday.
2. The girl who sings well is Meera.
3. He came when I was sleeping.
4. This is the pen which I lost.
5. I believe that you are right.
6. She stayed indoors because it was raining.
7. Although he was poor, he was honest.
8. What he said is true.
9. The man whose car was stolen called the police.
10. I know that he is honest.

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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