Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 326 · 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.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru. (b) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine.
2. 2.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
3. 3.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
4. 4.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) kicked (b) Manav (c) fence
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
7. 7.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
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 main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) baker (b) Imran (c) sold
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
12. 12.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) A strong wind (b) shook (c) the mango trees
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) gave (b) Omkar some medicine (c) The doctor
14. 14.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
15. 15.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
16. 16.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) tomatoes on their roof (b) Our neighbours (c) grow
17. 17.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) the national anthem (b) played (c) The school band
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
22. 22.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
24. 24.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) neighbours (b) grow (c) roof
25. 25.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag on the table is mine. (b) The bag which is on the table is mine. (c) The bag is mine, and it is on the table.
26. 26.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) trees (b) shook (c) wind
27. 27.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
28. 28.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) A little sparrow (b) built (c) a nest on our window ledge
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.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.
31. 31.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) the science museum (b) Our class (c) visited
32. 32.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) gate (b) fed (c) Aisha
33. 33.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) band (b) played (c) anthem
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.” (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.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
37. 37.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
38. 38.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) wrote (b) a letter to her pen friend (c) Priya
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.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence

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