Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 27: Complex sentences · Set 92 · 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) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (d) I know that the earth is round.
2. 2.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “___ the rain stopped, we went out to play.” (a) When (b) Although (c) Which
4. 4.What is the main clause in this sentence?
   “We thanked the man who found our dog.” (a) We thanked the man (b) who found our dog (c) thanked the man
5. 5.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
6. 6.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
   “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
7. 7.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.
8. 8.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (d) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
9. 9.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) Our school has a big library. (d) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
10. 10.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
11. 11.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
12. 12.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
13. 13.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
14. 14.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
15. 15.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The teacher said that we did well.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
16. 16.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) although (b) because (c) who
17. 17.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
18. 18.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
19. 19.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.” (a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The house ___ has a blue door is ours.” (a) which (b) who (c) if
21. 21.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (d) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
22. 22.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) Which (b) Although (c) When
23. 23.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
24. 24.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (d) The plants died because nobody watered them.
25. 25.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The girl ___ sits next to me is from Kochi.” (a) which (b) because (c) who
26. 26.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “The lady who runs the library is very kind.” (a) is very kind (b) The lady is very kind (c) who runs the library
27. 27.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence
28. 28.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.” (a) has lived here (b) since she was a girl (c) Grandma has lived here
29. 29.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “The kite which Dad made for me is red.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
30. 30.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.” (a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence
31. 31.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
32. 32.What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) Zoya got full marks (b) got full marks (c) Although the test was hard
33. 33.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If you heat ice, it melts. (d) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
34. 34.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence
35. 35.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “When the light turned green, the cars moved.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence
36. 36.What is the main clause in this sentence?
    “Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.” (a) got full marks (b) Zoya got full marks (c) Although the test was hard
37. 37.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “___ it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.” (a) Who (b) If (c) Although
38. 38.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
39. 39.Is this sentence simple, compound or complex?
    “If you heat ice, it melts.” (a) compound sentence (b) complex sentence (c) simple sentence
40. 40.Which of these is a complex sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.

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