Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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