Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 541 · 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?
   “The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our school has a big library. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We thanked the man ___ found our dog.” (a) who (b) because (c) which
4. 4.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
5. 5.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
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
8. 8.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
10. 10.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Mum said ___ dinner was ready.” (a) that (b) although (c) who
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
12. 12.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) went another way (b) the bus went another way (c) Because the road was blocked
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) Although (b) When (c) Which
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The boy ___ won the race is my cousin.” (a) who (b) because (c) which
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We ate the cake which Grandma baked.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We have known Tara ___ we were in Class 1.” (a) since (b) although (c) who
20. 20.What is the subordinate 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
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (d) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya has lived in Pune ___ she was five.” (a) who (b) although (c) since
23. 23.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
25. 25.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.” (a) if it gets sunlight (b) will grow (c) The plant will grow
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plant will grow ___ it gets sunlight.” (a) if (b) although (c) who
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
28. 28.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “I was thirsty, so I drank some water.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
29. 29.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The mango was sweet although it looked green.” (a) The mango was sweet (b) was sweet (c) although it looked green
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was sweet ___ it looked green.” (a) which (b) although (c) because
32. 32.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) The house is ours (b) which has a blue door (c) is ours
33. 33.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (d) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Who (b) Although (c) Because

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