Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 642 · 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 farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (d) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Although the box was small, it was very heavy.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
3. 3.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
   “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) it melts (b) melts (c) If you heat ice
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
5. 5.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) is red (b) which Dad made for me (c) The kite is red
6. 6.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Although (b) Because (c) Which
7. 7.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
8. 8.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) Although (b) Which (c) When
9. 9.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
10. 10.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) who (c) although
12. 12.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.” (a) Mum added the rice (b) added the rice (c) When the water boiled
13. 13.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) finished his homework (b) he finished his homework (c) Although Kabir was tired
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
15. 15.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours. (d) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
17. 17.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was sweet ___ it looked green.” (a) although (b) which (c) because
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
20. 20.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
21. 21.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Dev went to bed early because he was tired.” (a) went to bed early (b) Dev went to bed early (c) because he was tired
22. 22.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The teacher said ___ we did well.” (a) although (b) that (c) who
24. 24.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
26. 26.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
27. 27.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (d) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
28. 28.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The box was small, but it was very heavy.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ you mix red and yellow, you get orange.” (a) Who (b) If (c) Although
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
32. 32.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.” (a) switched on the fan (b) Dad switched on the fan (c) when it got hot
35. 35.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
36. 36.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
37. 37.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (d) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
38. 38.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) is ours (b) The house is ours (c) which has a blue door
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.

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