Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 7 · 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.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The lady ___ runs the library is very kind.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
2. 2.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Kabir thinks ___ the test is easy.” (a) that (b) who (c) although
3. 3.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
4. 4.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
6. 6.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
8. 8.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (d) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
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.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.What is the subordinate 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
12. 12.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
13. 13.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boy who won the race is my cousin.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
14. 14.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
15. 15.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “We stayed indoors because it was raining.” (a) because it was raining (b) stayed indoors (c) We stayed indoors
16. 16.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
17. 17.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Because the road was blocked (b) the bus went another way (c) went another way
18. 18.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The house which has a blue door is ours.” (a) which has a blue door (b) The house is ours (c) is ours
19. 19.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The bus ___ goes to Agra leaves at ten.” (a) who (b) if (c) which
20. 20.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “We ate the cake ___ Grandma baked.” (a) which (b) if (c) who
23. 23.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (d) We thanked the man who found our dog.
24. 24.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The teacher said ___ we did well.” (a) who (b) although (c) that
25. 25.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) Because (b) Which (c) Although
28. 28.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.” (a) The plant will grow (b) will grow (c) if it gets sunlight
29. 29.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) Because (b) Who (c) Although
30. 30.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
31. 31.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “You will catch the bus if you leave now.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
32. 32.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
33. 33.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
35. 35.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The book which I borrowed is about birds.” (a) is about birds (b) which I borrowed (c) The book is about birds
36. 36.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
37. 37.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
38. 38.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (d) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.

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