Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 547 · 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 farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (d) The bell rang; the children ran out.
3. 3.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
4. 4.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
5. 5.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) which Dad made for me (b) The kite is red (c) is red
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) who (b) which (c) if
8. 8.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
12. 12.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog. (d) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
13. 13.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
15. 15.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
16. 16.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) The bus leaves at ten (b) which goes to Agra (c) leaves at ten
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
18. 18.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
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (d) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
22. 22.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) because (b) who (c) which
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) Who (b) If (c) Although
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) if (b) which (c) who
27. 27.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) It was late; the shops were closed. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
28. 28.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
29. 29.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
30. 30.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) got full marks (b) Although the test was hard (c) Zoya got full marks
31. 31.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
32. 32.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “It has rained every day ___ we came to Shimla.” (a) who (b) although (c) since
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (d) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
35. 35.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
37. 37.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “When I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) ran in (b) When I opened the door (c) the cat ran in
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
40. 40.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

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