Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

1. She said that she was busy.
2. Although it was cold, we went swimming.
3. The book that you gave me is interesting.
4. I stayed at home because I was ill.
5. We waited until the shop opened.
6. I wonder whether he will come.
7. If you work hard, you will pass.
8. When the rain stopped, we went out.
9. The boy who won the race is my brother.
10. I know what you mean.

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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