Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

1. I know what you mean.
2. We waited until the shop opened.
3. I wonder whether he will come.
4. I stayed at home because I was ill.
5. When the rain stopped, we went out.
6. If you work hard, you will pass.
7. The book that you gave me is interesting.
8. This is the house where I was born.
9. He ran fast so that he could catch the bus.
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. This is the pen which I lost.
2. The girl who sings well is Meera.
3. He is the boy whom I met yesterday.
4. He came when I was sleeping.
5. I don’t know where she lives.
6. She stayed indoors because it was raining.
7. I believe that you are right.
8. The man whose car was stolen called the police.
9. Although he was poor, he was honest.
10. If you call me, I will come.

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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