Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

1. The boy ______ won the prize is my friend.
2. The girl ______ father is a doctor sits next to me.
3. She is the singer ______ everyone loves.
4. The man ______ we met was very kind.
5. The pen ______ you gave me writes well.
6. This is the book ______ I bought yesterday.
7. I remember the day ______ we first met.
8. I have a friend ______ lives in Kochi.
9. This is the village ______ my grandparents live.
10. The house ______ roof is red is ours.

Write simple, compound or complex.

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