Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 244 · 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) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
2. 2.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) My grandmother (b) mango pickle every summer (c) makes
3. 3.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) Simran (b) quiz (c) won
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) Aisha (b) the stray puppies near the gate (c) fed
5. 5.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
6. 6.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) rested (b) The tired players (c) under a neem tree
7. 7.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The lady is our teacher. She has a green umbrella.” (a) The lady with the green umbrella is our teacher. (b) The lady is our teacher, and she has a green umbrella. (c) The lady who has a green umbrella is our teacher.
8. 8.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) wind (b) trees (c) shook
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
11. 11.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) shook (b) the mango trees (c) A strong wind
12. 12.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) reads (b) Grandpa (c) the newspaper every morning
13. 13.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 sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (c) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully.
14. 14.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
16. 16.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
17. 17.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle. (b) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple.
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) If you heat ice, it melts. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
20. 20.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
21. 21.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) Grandpa (b) reads (c) morning
22. 22.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) Tenzin (b) the hill with his uncle (c) climbed
23. 23.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) tomatoes on their roof (b) grow (c) Our neighbours
24. 24.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) peacock (b) spread (c) feathers
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
26. 26.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) The farmers (b) harvested (c) the wheat in April
27. 27.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
28. 28.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) Dad (b) tailor (c) stitched
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
30. 30.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
32. 32.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.
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) plays (b) the tabla at weddings (c) My cousin
36. 36.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) Our class (b) visited (c) the science museum
37. 37.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
38. 38.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
39. 39.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 with a long beard sold us mangoes. (c) The man sold us mangoes, and he had a long beard.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) When I opened the door, the cat ran in.

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