Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 570 · 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) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (d) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
2. 2.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
3. 3.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “The plants died because nobody watered them.” (a) died (b) because nobody watered them (c) The plants died
4. 4.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) which goes to Agra (b) The bus leaves at ten (c) leaves at ten
5. 5.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) thanked the man (b) We thanked the man (c) who found our dog
6. 6.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The river flows past our village.
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You will catch the bus ___ you leave now.” (a) who (b) although (c) if
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) We hope that it will not rain. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
11. 11.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
12. 12.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) Which (b) Because (c) Although
13. 13.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I know ___ the earth is round.” (a) that (b) although (c) who
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The plants died because nobody watered them.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
15. 15.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) who (b) although (c) because
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The kite ___ Dad made for me is red.” (a) if (b) who (c) which
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
21. 21.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum said that dinner was ready.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (d) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We ate the cake ___ Grandma baked.” (a) who (b) which (c) if
25. 25.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
26. 26.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Which
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
28. 28.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The lady ___ runs the library is very kind.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
29. 29.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
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We hope that it will not rain.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
36. 36.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) is from Kochi (b) The girl is from Kochi (c) who sits next to me
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
38. 38.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.

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