Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 363 · 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) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green.
3. 3.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (b) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
4. 4.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
5. 5.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) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
6. 6.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree which stands behind our school is very old. (b) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school. (c) The tree behind our school is very old.
7. 7.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The cat sleeps on our roof. It has green eyes.” (a) The cat which has green eyes sleeps on our roof. (b) The cat sleeps on our roof, and it has green eyes. (c) The cat with green eyes sleeps on our roof.
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
9. 9.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
10. 10.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) baker (b) sold (c) Imran
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
12. 12.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) quiz (b) won (c) Simran
13. 13.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
14. 14.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) village (b) flows (c) river
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) school (b) library (c) has
17. 17.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
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 who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin. (c) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin.
19. 19.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The dog is very friendly. It has a white tail.” (a) The dog which has a white tail is very friendly. (b) The dog with a white tail is very friendly. (c) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail.
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.
24. 24.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) cousin (b) plays (c) weddings
25. 25.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) gate (b) Aisha (c) fed
26. 26.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.
27. 27.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) flooded (b) the narrow lane (c) The heavy rain
28. 28.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) Our school (b) a big library (c) has
29. 29.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A cool breeze blew across the lake.” (a) across the lake (b) blew (c) A cool breeze
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
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.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
34. 34.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.
35. 35.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) fence (b) Manav (c) kicked
36. 36.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) beach (b) fisherman (c) mended
37. 37.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 which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine.
38. 38.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The old man feeds pigeons. He is sitting on the bench.” (a) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (b) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench.
39. 39.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) flew (b) kites on the terrace (c) The children
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.

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