Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 552 · 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?
   “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
3. 3.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (d) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
4. 4.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
5. 5.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
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
7. 7.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The match ended; everyone went home.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Mum said ___ dinner was ready.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “I know that the earth is round.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
10. 10.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (d) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We hope that it will not rain.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Because (b) Who (c) Although
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You will catch the bus ___ you leave now.” (a) although (b) if (c) who
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
17. 17.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “When the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) When the rain stopped (b) went out to play (c) we went out to play
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Grandma has lived here ___ she was a girl.” (a) since (b) although (c) who
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) that (b) although (c) who
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) because (b) who (c) which
23. 23.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (d) Mum said that dinner was ready.
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you heat ice, it melts.” (a) Who (b) If (c) Although
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
28. 28.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
29. 29.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) who found our dog (b) thanked the man (c) We thanked the man
30. 30.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) the bus went another way (b) Because the road was blocked (c) went another way
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
32. 32.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I have a friend ___ lives in Goa.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
38. 38.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.” (a) We have known Tara (b) have known Tara (c) since we were in Class 1
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.

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