Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 123 · 40 questions

Writing tip (One clause only): Find the subject — WHO or WHAT the sentence is about (The old fisherman) — and the main verb, the action (mended). One subject with its verb is one clause → a simple sentence. One subject with two verbs joined by “and” (Kavya sang and danced) is still simple; two subjects, each with its own verb (Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too), make a compound sentence. To join two simple sentences into ONE simple sentence, turn one of them into a phrase: “The man sold us mangoes. He had a long beard.” → The man with a long beard sold us mangoes.

1. 1.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) Priya (b) friend (c) wrote
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) reads (b) Grandpa (c) morning
3. 3.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The shop sells sweets. It is at the corner.” (a) The shop which is at the corner sells sweets. (b) The shop sells sweets, and it is at the corner. (c) The shop at the corner sells sweets.
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) shook (b) A strong wind (c) the mango trees
5. 5.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru. (b) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine.
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) the science museum (c) Our class
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
9. 9.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) heavy bags across the sand (b) carried (c) The camel
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
12. 12.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) Joseph (c) wall
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) The old fisherman (b) his net on the beach (c) mended
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
15. 15.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle. (b) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple. (c) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle.
16. 16.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
18. 18.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) hugged (b) girl (c) bear
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) I know that the earth is round.
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
22. 22.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
24. 24.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The woman is a doctor. She is wearing a yellow saree.” (a) The woman who is wearing a yellow saree is a doctor. (b) The woman is a doctor, and she is wearing a yellow saree. (c) The woman in the yellow saree is a doctor.
25. 25.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully. (b) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair.
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready.
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) Tenzin (b) uncle (c) climbed
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) feathers (b) spread (c) peacock
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
32. 32.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) mango pickle every summer (b) makes (c) My grandmother
36. 36.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) players (b) tree (c) rested
37. 37.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
38. 38.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag which is on the table is mine. (b) The bag on the table is mine. (c) The bag is mine, and it is on the table.
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees. (b) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (c) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.

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