Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 183 · 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?
   “We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
5. 5.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (d) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) if (b) who (c) which
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
10. 10.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) the match will be cancelled (b) If it rains tomorrow (c) will be cancelled
11. 11.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.
12. 12.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
13. 13.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (d) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
14. 14.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Zoya got full marks (b) Although the test was hard (c) got full marks
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
16. 16.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although the sky was cloudy (b) it did not rain (c) did not rain
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) Because
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you heat ice, it melts.” (a) Who (b) Although (c) If
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You will catch the bus ___ you leave now.” (a) although (b) who (c) if
27. 27.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
28. 28.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I know that the earth is round.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The kite ___ Dad made for me is red.” (a) which (b) who (c) if
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “You will catch the bus if you leave now.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
32. 32.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “I have a friend who lives in Goa.” (a) I have a friend (b) who lives in Goa (c) have a friend
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “It was very cold, so we lit a fire.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
35. 35.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) although (b) who (c) since
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.

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