Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 175 · 40 questions

Writing tip (One clause leans on the other): Find the clause that starts with because, although, if, when, since, who, which or that — the subordinate clause (When the rain stopped). On its own it is not a complete sentence. The rest is the main clause (we went out to play): it makes complete sense alone. Choose the joining word by meaning: because → a reason, although → a surprise, if → a condition, when → a time, since → from a time until now, who → a person, which → a thing, that → what someone says, thinks or knows. Sort any sentence: one clause → simple; two main clauses → compound; a main clause + a subordinate clause → complex.

1. 1.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) who (b) although (c) because
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) although (b) because (c) who
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya has lived in Pune ___ she was five.” (a) although (b) who (c) since
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The book which I borrowed is about birds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “I know ___ the earth is round.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) although (b) because (c) who
11. 11.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.” (a) Grandma has lived here (b) has lived here (c) since she was a girl
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
13. 13.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I have a friend ___ lives in Goa.” (a) because (b) who (c) which
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) The match ended; everyone went home.
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
24. 24.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
27. 27.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Mum said ___ dinner was ready.” (a) who (b) that (c) although
29. 29.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
32. 32.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The book which I borrowed is about birds.” (a) which I borrowed (b) The book is about birds (c) is about birds
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (d) The river flows past our village.
35. 35.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) the bus went another way (b) Because the road was blocked (c) went another way
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Which
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
39. 39.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) switched on the fan (b) when it got hot (c) Dad switched on the fan
40. 40.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The teacher said that we did well.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

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