Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 337 · 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:
   “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Although (b) If (c) Who
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) When
4. 4.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
5. 5.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
6. 6.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
8. 8.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) who (b) since (c) although
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was sweet ___ it looked green.” (a) although (b) which (c) because
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I was thirsty, so I drank some water.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We ate the cake which Grandma baked.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
13. 13.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The book which I borrowed is about birds.” (a) is about birds (b) which I borrowed (c) The book is about birds
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
16. 16.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
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) Although (b) If (c) Who
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The box was small, but it was very heavy.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) although (b) who (c) because
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
23. 23.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The boy who won the race is my cousin.” (a) The boy is my cousin (b) is my cousin (c) who won the race
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
29. 29.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
32. 32.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.

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