Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 369 · 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.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “You should eat now, or your food will get cold.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
6. 6.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
7. 7.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
8. 8.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
9. 9.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “You will catch the bus if you leave now.” (a) You will catch the bus (b) will catch the bus (c) if you leave now
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “A cool breeze blew across the lake.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
13. 13.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) The girl is from Kochi (b) is from Kochi (c) who sits next to me
14. 14.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The plants died because nobody watered them.” (a) The plants died (b) died (c) because nobody watered them
15. 15.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The boy who won the race is my cousin.” (a) is my cousin (b) who won the race (c) The boy is my cousin
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “It was very cold, so we lit a fire.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (d) The teacher said that we did well.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We ate the cake ___ Grandma baked.” (a) who (b) if (c) which
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We have known Tara ___ we were in Class 1.” (a) although (b) since (c) who
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The children flew kites on the terrace.
23. 23.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “We ate the cake which Grandma baked.” (a) ate the cake (b) which Grandma baked (c) We ate the cake
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
25. 25.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) When (b) Which (c) Although
29. 29.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “You must hold the rail, or you may slip.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) When (b) Which (c) Although

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