Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

1. I know that he is honest.
2. I don’t know where she lives.
3. This is the pen which I lost.
4. What he said is true.
5. If you call me, I will come.
6. The man whose car was stolen called the police.
7. I believe that you are right.
8. He came when I was sleeping.
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 man ______ we met was very kind.
2. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
3. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
4. I remember the day ______ we first met.
5. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
6. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
7. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
8. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
9. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
10. The boy ______ won the prize is my friend.

Write simple, compound or complex.

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