Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 171 · 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 subject of this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) the science museum (c) Our class
2. 2.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) The little girl (b) her teddy bear (c) hugged
3. 3.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The old man feeds pigeons. He is sitting on the bench.” (a) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (b) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench.
4. 4.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) We hope that it will not rain.
5. 5.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) class (c) museum
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) his net on the beach (b) mended (c) The old fisherman
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Our school has a big library.” (a) has (b) Our school (c) a big library
9. 9.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) reads (b) Grandpa (c) the newspaper every morning
10. 10.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
11. 11.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) flows (b) village (c) river
12. 12.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) The children (b) kites on the terrace (c) flew
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) its colourful feathers (b) spread (c) The peacock
14. 14.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The woman is a doctor. She is wearing a yellow saree.” (a) The woman in the yellow saree is a doctor. (b) The woman is a doctor, and she is wearing a yellow saree. (c) The woman who is wearing a yellow saree is a doctor.
15. 15.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
16. 16.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) My grandmother (b) mango pickle every summer (c) makes
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
18. 18.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book which is on the top shelf is about space. (b) The book on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf.
19. 19.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) The bright stars (b) in the night sky (c) twinkled
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
22. 22.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The pond is full of fish. It is behind the temple.” (a) The pond is full of fish, and it is behind the temple. (b) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond behind the temple is full of fish.
23. 23.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
24. 24.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
26. 26.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.
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) anthem (b) played (c) band
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
29. 29.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) bananas from the cart (b) The monkeys (c) stole
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
32. 32.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) played (b) the national anthem (c) The school band
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
37. 37.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) rain (b) lane (c) flooded
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
40. 40.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) grandmother (b) summer (c) makes

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