Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 236 · 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.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) Because
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
4. 4.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) who (b) because (c) which
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
8. 8.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
13. 13.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
15. 15.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Dev went to bed early because he was tired.” (a) because he was tired (b) Dev went to bed early (c) went to bed early
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) Although (b) When (c) Which
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I have a friend ___ lives in Goa.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) The river flows past our village. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
25. 25.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) melts (b) If you heat ice (c) it melts
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Mum said ___ dinner was ready.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We ate the cake ___ Grandma baked.” (a) which (b) if (c) who
29. 29.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) when it got hot (b) switched on the fan (c) Dad switched on the fan
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boy who won the race is my cousin.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) If you heat ice (b) melts (c) it melts
32. 32.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
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
35. 35.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (d) The school band played the national anthem.
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
39. 39.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Zoya got full marks (b) got full marks (c) Although the test was hard
40. 40.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “When the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) the cars moved (b) moved (c) When the light turned green

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