Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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. The girl who sings well is Meera.
4. What he said is true.
5. If you call me, I will come.
6. I know that he is honest.
7. Although he was poor, he was honest.
8. He is the boy whom I met yesterday.
9. I believe that you are right.
10. The man whose car was stolen called the police.

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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