Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 399 · 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.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
3. 3.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
4. 4.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
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Because (b) Which (c) Although
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) which (b) if (c) who
9. 9.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) wore a sweater (b) Riya wore a sweater (c) because it was cold
10. 10.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
11. 11.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) he finished his homework (b) Although Kabir was tired (c) finished his homework
12. 12.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
13. 13.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) because it was cold (b) wore a sweater (c) Riya wore a sweater
14. 14.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) finished his homework (b) Although Kabir was tired (c) he finished his homework
15. 15.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) If you heat ice (b) melts (c) it melts
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The house which has a blue door is ours.
18. 18.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.” (a) Riya has lived in Pune (b) has lived in Pune (c) since she was five
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) When (b) Which (c) Although
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
21. 21.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) went another way (b) Because the road was blocked (c) the bus went another way
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plant will grow ___ it gets sunlight.” (a) who (b) although (c) if
25. 25.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) which has a blue door (b) is ours (c) The house is ours
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) although (b) who (c) because
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Who (b) Although (c) If
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I know that the earth is round.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) Although (b) Who (c) If
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) If you mix red and yellow (b) you get orange (c) get orange
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) although (b) since (c) who
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Who (b) Although (c) Because
40. 40.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The plants died because nobody watered them.” (a) died (b) because nobody watered them (c) The plants died

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