Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 256 · 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:
   “I have a friend ___ lives in Goa.” (a) because (b) who (c) which
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Who
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The book ___ I borrowed is about birds.” (a) who (b) if (c) which
9. 9.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
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) If (b) Although (c) Who
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We have known Tara ___ we were in Class 1.” (a) who (b) although (c) since
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We must leave now, or we will miss the train.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Grandma has lived here ___ she was a girl.” (a) although (b) who (c) since
16. 16.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) finished his homework (b) he finished his homework (c) Although Kabir was tired
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Mum said ___ dinner was ready.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
22. 22.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
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We thanked the man ___ found our dog.” (a) because (b) which (c) who
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
26. 26.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Dev went to bed early because he was tired.” (a) Dev went to bed early (b) went to bed early (c) because he was tired
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) When
29. 29.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
30. 30.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) because (b) who (c) which
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
36. 36.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (d) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
37. 37.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) because it was cold (b) Riya wore a sweater (c) wore a sweater
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The kite ___ Dad made for me is red.” (a) who (b) if (c) which
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.

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