Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 57 · 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.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) The plants died because nobody watered them. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
3. 3.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
5. 5.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The teacher said that we did well.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) although (b) who (c) because
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) If it rains tomorrow (b) will be cancelled (c) the match will be cancelled
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I know ___ the earth is round.” (a) who (b) that (c) although
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) who (b) because (c) although
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (d) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plant will grow ___ it gets sunlight.” (a) although (b) who (c) if
16. 16.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (d) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Who
18. 18.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
19. 19.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
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
22. 22.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) finished his homework (b) Although Kabir was tired (c) he finished his homework
23. 23.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (d) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
25. 25.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Although (b) If (c) Who
28. 28.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.” (a) since we were in Class 1 (b) We have known Tara (c) have known Tara
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
30. 30.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) did not rain (b) it did not rain (c) Although the sky was cloudy
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
32. 32.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.” (a) since she was five (b) Riya has lived in Pune (c) has lived in Pune
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
34. 34.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ I opened the door, the cat ran in.” (a) When (b) Which (c) Although
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
37. 37.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (d) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
38. 38.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “When the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) went out to play (b) we went out to play (c) When the rain stopped
39. 39.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We hope ___ it will not rain.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.

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