Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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