Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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