Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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. I know that he is honest.
4. The girl who sings well is Meera.
5. Although he was poor, he was honest.
6. He came when I was sleeping.
7. He is the boy whom I met yesterday.
8. If you call me, I will come.
9. She stayed indoors because it was raining.
10. What he said is true.

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

1. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
2. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
3. The man ______ we met was very kind.
4. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
5. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
6. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
7. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
8. I remember the day ______ we first met.
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. Riya and Aman went to the market.
2. If you do not work hard, you will fail.
3. In spite of his riches, he is not happy.
4. I went to bed because I was tired.
5. It was late, yet we kept working.
6. The man who came yesterday is my uncle.
7. Work hard or you will fail.
8. She sang a song.
9. The tired boy went to bed early.
10. I was tired, so I went to bed.
11. He is rich but he is not happy.
12. Though he is rich, he is not happy.