Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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