Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 338 · 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 school band played the national anthem.” (a) the national anthem (b) played (c) The school band
2. 2.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) rested (b) under a neem tree (c) The tired players
3. 3.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) You should eat now, or your food will get cold. (c) The river flows past our village.
4. 4.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
5. 5.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) harvested (b) farmers (c) April
6. 6.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The boy is my cousin. He is wearing a blue cap.” (a) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin. (b) The boy is my cousin, and he is wearing a blue cap. (c) The boy who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin.
7. 7.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) fresh bread to Imran (b) The baker (c) sold
9. 9.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
10. 10.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
11. 11.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book on the top shelf is about space. (b) The book which is on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
13. 13.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) rain (b) flooded (c) lane
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
15. 15.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The pond is full of fish. It is behind the temple.” (a) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish. (b) The pond behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond is full of fish, and it is behind the temple.
16. 16.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) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
18. 18.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 leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru. (c) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) Our class (c) the science museum
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The shop was closed, so we went home. (b) Kabir thinks that the test is easy. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
22. 22.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) makes (b) mango pickle every summer (c) My grandmother
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag is mine, and it is on the table. (b) The bag which is on the table is mine. (c) The bag on the table is mine.
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
25. 25.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) grandmother (b) makes (c) summer
26. 26.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) Simran (b) won (c) the first prize in the quiz
27. 27.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) a nest on our window ledge (b) A little sparrow (c) built
28. 28.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) You will catch the bus if you leave now.
32. 32.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold.
36. 36.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) medicine (b) doctor (c) gave
37. 37.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.
38. 38.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) girl (b) hugged (c) bear
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake.

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