Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
4. The boy ______ won the prize is my friend.
5. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
6. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
7. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
8. The dog ______ barks all night belongs to Mr Rao.
9. I remember the day ______ we first met.
10. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.

Write simple, compound or complex.

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