Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 227 · 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.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (b) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
2. 2.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The old man feeds pigeons. He is sitting on the bench.” (a) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons. (b) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench.
3. 3.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog.
4. 4.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
6. 6.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 which is on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book on the top shelf is about space.
7. 7.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The river flows past our village.” (a) The river (b) past our village (c) flows
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
10. 10.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) Tenzin (b) climbed (c) uncle
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
12. 12.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) kites on the terrace (b) The children (c) flew
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) the hill with his uncle (b) climbed (c) Tenzin
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) April (b) harvested (c) farmers
17. 17.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) Simran (c) quiz
18. 18.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) neighbours (b) roof (c) grow
19. 19.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school. (b) The tree behind our school is very old. (c) The tree which stands behind our school is very old.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
21. 21.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) fed (b) the stray puppies near the gate (c) Aisha
22. 22.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) Our school (b) a big library (c) has
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The man sold us mangoes. He had a long beard.” (a) The man who had a long beard sold us mangoes. (b) The man sold us mangoes, and he had a long beard. (c) The man with a long beard sold us mangoes.
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
25. 25.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 who has curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully.
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) fed (b) Aisha (c) gate
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.
29. 29.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
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (b) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (c) The house which has a blue door is ours.
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) Our neighbours (b) tomatoes on their roof (c) grow
33. 33.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) a boat on the wall (c) Joseph
34. 34.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 is full of fish, and it is behind the temple. (c) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish.
35. 35.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) fisherman (b) mended (c) beach
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) Priya (b) wrote (c) a letter to her pen friend
38. 38.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine. (b) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru.
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (b) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees.
40. 40.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple. (b) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle.

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