Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 30 · 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 hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) Joseph painted a boat on the wall.
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
4. 4.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
5. 5.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) is red (b) which Dad made for me (c) The kite is red
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The mango was sweet ___ it looked green.” (a) because (b) although (c) which
7. 7.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) The lady is very kind (b) who runs the library (c) is very kind
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) although (b) because (c) who
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The teacher said ___ we did well.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) When
13. 13.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready. (d) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I know ___ the earth is round.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
24. 24.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The mango was sweet although it looked green.” (a) The mango was sweet (b) was sweet (c) although it looked green
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
26. 26.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “I have a friend who lives in Goa.” (a) have a friend (b) I have a friend (c) who lives in Goa
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) who (b) since (c) although
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
33. 33.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) melts (b) it melts (c) If you heat ice
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya has lived in Pune ___ she was five.” (a) since (b) who (c) although
35. 35.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
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.” (a) Grandma has lived here (b) has lived here (c) since she was a girl
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
39. 39.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
40. 40.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The shop was closed, so we went home.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

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