Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 440 · 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.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) he finished his homework (b) finished his homework (c) Although Kabir was tired
2. 2.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) is from Kochi (b) The girl is from Kochi (c) who sits next to me
3. 3.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.” (a) The plant will grow (b) will grow (c) if it gets sunlight
4. 4.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Because (b) Who (c) Although
9. 9.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
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) who (b) that (c) although
13. 13.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) if (b) who (c) which
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) Although (b) If (c) Who
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I called Meera, but she did not answer.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
27. 27.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out. (d) Our class visited the science museum.
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I was thirsty, so I drank some water.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
30. 30.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
32. 32.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Zoya got full marks (b) Although the test was hard (c) got full marks
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “It was late; the shops were closed.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
37. 37.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) leaves at ten (b) which goes to Agra (c) The bus leaves at ten
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
39. 39.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
40. 40.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

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