Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 180 · 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?
   “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) fresh bread to Imran (b) The baker (c) sold
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) I called Meera, but she did not answer.
3. 3.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) makes (b) grandmother (c) summer
4. 4.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The pond is full of fish. It is behind the temple.” (a) The pond behind the temple is full of fish. (b) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond is full of fish, and it is behind the temple.
5. 5.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
6. 6.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
7. 7.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) gave (b) doctor (c) medicine
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) Our class (c) the science museum
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
10. 10.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) feathers (b) peacock (c) spread
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
12. 12.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) a new kurta for Dad (b) stitched (c) The tailor
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
15. 15.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (b) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully.
16. 16.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) shook (b) A strong wind (c) the mango trees
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours.
18. 18.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) weddings (b) plays (c) cousin
23. 23.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 which is near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple.
24. 24.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
25. 25.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The bell rang; the children ran out.
27. 27.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) the hill with his uncle (b) Tenzin (c) climbed
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
29. 29.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) Manav (b) kicked (c) fence
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
32. 32.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
33. 33.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) the wheat in April (b) The farmers (c) harvested
34. 34.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
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The peacock spread its colourful feathers.
36. 36.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
37. 37.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees. (b) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
39. 39.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
40. 40.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) anthem (b) played (c) band

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