Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 339 · 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) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
3. 3.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) makes (b) mango pickle every summer (c) My grandmother
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) its colourful feathers (b) spread (c) The peacock
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
6. 6.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
7. 7.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
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (c) You must hold the rail, or you may slip.
9. 9.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The cat sleeps on our roof. It has green eyes.” (a) The cat with green eyes sleeps on our roof. (b) The cat sleeps on our roof, and it has green eyes. (c) The cat which has green eyes sleeps on our roof.
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.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The plants died because nobody watered them. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
13. 13.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
14. 14.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.
15. 15.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) Priya (b) wrote (c) friend
16. 16.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
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The boy is my cousin. He is wearing a blue cap.” (a) The boy is my cousin, and he is wearing a blue cap. (b) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin. (c) The boy who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) We ate the cake which Grandma baked.
21. 21.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees. (b) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6.
22. 22.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) The tailor (b) a new kurta for Dad (c) stitched
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank. (c) The boy who won the race is my cousin.
25. 25.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The dog is very friendly. It has a white tail.” (a) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail. (b) The dog with a white tail is very friendly. (c) The dog which has a white tail is very friendly.
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
27. 27.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready.
28. 28.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) The old fisherman (b) mended (c) his net on the beach
29. 29.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) cousin (b) plays (c) weddings
30. 30.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
31. 31.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
32. 32.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) uncle (b) Tenzin (c) climbed
33. 33.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) ledge (b) built (c) sparrow
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
37. 37.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
38. 38.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) The river (b) past our village (c) flows
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully. (b) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (c) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully.
40. 40.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) The bright stars (b) in the night sky (c) twinkled

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