Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 472 · 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?
   “The boy who won the race is my cousin.” (a) The boy is my cousin (b) who won the race (c) is my cousin
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Who (b) If (c) Although
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Although the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
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.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) Because
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We have known Tara ___ we were in Class 1.” (a) since (b) although (c) who
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The kite ___ Dad made for me is red.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
14. 14.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
15. 15.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
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
17. 17.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) The kite is red (b) is red (c) which Dad made for me
18. 18.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although the sky was cloudy (b) it did not rain (c) did not rain
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
24. 24.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) We hope that it will not rain.
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We must leave now, or we will miss the train.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound 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) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The bell rang; the children ran out.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
31. 31.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) is very kind (b) who runs the library (c) The lady is very kind
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) When (b) Although (c) Which
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
35. 35.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Dev went to bed early because he was tired.” (a) because he was tired (b) went to bed early (c) Dev went to bed early
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Because (b) Although (c) Who
37. 37.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
38. 38.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) Which (b) When (c) Although
39. 39.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (d) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.

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