Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 381 · 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?
   “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) Our school has a big library.
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “It was late; the shops were closed.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Dev went to bed early because he was tired.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.” (a) since she was five (b) Riya has lived in Pune (c) has lived in Pune
8. 8.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) who (b) which (c) if
10. 10.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
11. 11.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) will be cancelled (b) If it rains tomorrow (c) the match will be cancelled
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) who (b) because (c) which
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) although (b) who (c) because
15. 15.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) When
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
18. 18.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.” (a) It has rained every day (b) has rained every day (c) since we came to Shimla
19. 19.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (d) If you heat ice, it melts.
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The teacher said that we did well.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
25. 25.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
26. 26.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
27. 27.What is the main 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
28. 28.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I know that the earth is round.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) Which (c) Although
30. 30.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was sweet ___ it looked green.” (a) which (b) although (c) because
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) although (b) because (c) who
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plant will grow ___ it gets sunlight.” (a) who (b) if (c) although
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) although (b) who (c) because
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
37. 37.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
40. 40.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

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