Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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