Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

1. What he said is true.
2. This is the pen which I lost.
3. She stayed indoors because it was raining.
4. I don’t know where she lives.
5. If you call me, I will come.
6. I know that he is honest.
7. He came when I was sleeping.
8. Although he was poor, he was honest.
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 boy ______ won the prize is my friend.
2. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
3. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
4. The house ______ roof is red is ours.
5. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
6. I remember the day ______ we first met.
7. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
8. Do you know the reason ______ he left?
9. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
10. The dog ______ barks all night belongs to Mr Rao.

Write simple, compound or complex.

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