Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 213 · 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:
   “We have known Tara ___ we were in Class 1.” (a) who (b) although (c) since
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Which
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya has lived in Pune ___ she was five.” (a) since (b) although (c) who
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) When
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “I know that the earth is round.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
8. 8.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) The bus leaves at ten (b) which goes to Agra (c) leaves at ten
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) who (b) which (c) if
10. 10.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
11. 11.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The kite ___ Dad made for me is red.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Dad switched on the fan ___ it got hot.” (a) which (b) although (c) when
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
20. 20.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “You will catch the bus if you leave now.” (a) will catch the bus (b) if you leave now (c) You will catch the bus
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
23. 23.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.” (a) has lived here (b) since she was a girl (c) Grandma has lived here
24. 24.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
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We ate the cake which Grandma baked.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
29. 29.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.” (a) since we were in Class 1 (b) have known Tara (c) We have known Tara
30. 30.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
33. 33.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) The kite is red (b) is red (c) which Dad made for me
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) leaves at ten (b) The bus leaves at ten (c) which goes to Agra
36. 36.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The mango was sweet although it looked green.” (a) was sweet (b) The mango was sweet (c) although it looked green
37. 37.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.” (a) since we came to Shimla (b) It has rained every day (c) has rained every day
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) who (b) since (c) although
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You will catch the bus ___ you leave now.” (a) if (b) who (c) although
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We ate the cake ___ Grandma baked.” (a) who (b) which (c) if

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