Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 216 · 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?
   “A cool breeze blew across the lake.” (a) across the lake (b) A cool breeze (c) blew
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) under a neem tree (b) rested (c) The tired players
5. 5.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) rested (b) players (c) tree
6. 6.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine. (b) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru.
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) A strong wind (b) shook (c) the mango trees
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) the national anthem (b) The school band (c) played
9. 9.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
10. 10.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf. (b) The book on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book which is on the top shelf is about space.
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
12. 12.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The dog is very friendly. It has a white tail.” (a) The dog with a white tail is very friendly. (b) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail. (c) The dog which has a white tail is very friendly.
13. 13.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
14. 14.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) village (b) river (c) flows
17. 17.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) a new kurta for Dad (b) The tailor (c) stitched
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) I know that the earth is round.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
20. 20.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) Manav (b) fence (c) kicked
21. 21.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) the science museum (b) Our class (c) visited
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) stitched (b) tailor (c) Dad
23. 23.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) class (b) museum (c) visited
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) We hope that it will not rain.
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
27. 27.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
30. 30.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) stole (b) bananas from the cart (c) The monkeys
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
32. 32.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
33. 33.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) a big library (b) Our school (c) has
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
35. 35.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree behind our school is very old. (b) The tree which stands behind our school is very old. (c) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school.
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.
39. 39.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) monkeys (b) cart (c) stole
40. 40.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) flooded (b) The heavy rain (c) the narrow lane

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