Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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