Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

1. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
2. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
3. The man ______ we met was very kind.
4. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
5. I remember the day ______ we first met.
6. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
7. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
8. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
9. The dog ______ barks all night belongs to Mr Rao.
10. The boy ______ won the prize is my friend.

Write simple, compound or complex.

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