Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 207 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) Which (c) Although
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
3. 3.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
4. 4.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya has lived in Pune ___ she was five.” (a) although (b) since (c) who
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
8. 8.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Dad switched on the fan ___ it got hot.” (a) although (b) which (c) when
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
13. 13.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I have a friend ___ lives in Goa.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
15. 15.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) although (b) since (c) who
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The teacher said that we did well.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
24. 24.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Who (b) Although (c) Because
26. 26.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
27. 27.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) We stayed indoors (b) stayed indoors (c) because it was raining
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
31. 31.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) it melts (b) If you heat ice (c) melts
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) which has a blue door (b) is ours (c) The house is ours
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) Because (b) Although (c) Which
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We must leave now, or we will miss the train.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Although (b) If (c) Who

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