Clauses worksheets — phrases, clauses and kinds of sentences

Write phrase or clause.

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

Underline the subordinate (dependent) clause.

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

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

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

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

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

Write simple, compound or complex.

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