Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 372 · 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 bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag is mine, and it is on the table. (b) The bag on the table is mine. (c) The bag which is on the table is mine.
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
4. 4.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The children flew kites on the terrace. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
6. 6.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
7. 7.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
8. 8.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) grandmother (b) makes (c) summer
9. 9.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) The tailor (b) stitched (c) a new kurta for Dad
10. 10.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) Tenzin (b) the hill with his uncle (c) climbed
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (b) The match ended; everyone went home. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) When the rain stopped, we went out to play.
13. 13.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The boy is my cousin. He is wearing a blue cap.” (a) The boy who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin. (b) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin. (c) The boy is my cousin, and he is wearing a blue cap.
14. 14.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree behind our school is very old. (b) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school. (c) The tree which stands behind our school is very old.
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) A strong wind shook the mango trees.
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) reads (b) Grandpa (c) morning
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
18. 18.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
19. 19.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Joseph painted a boat on the wall. (c) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
22. 22.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The man sold us mangoes. He had a long beard.” (a) The man with a long beard sold us mangoes. (b) The man who had a long beard sold us mangoes. (c) The man sold us mangoes, and he had a long beard.
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight.
24. 24.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.
25. 25.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (b) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees.
26. 26.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The shop sells sweets. It is at the corner.” (a) The shop which is at the corner sells sweets. (b) The shop at the corner sells sweets. (c) The shop sells sweets, and it is at the corner.
27. 27.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
30. 30.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) carried (b) heavy bags across the sand (c) The camel
31. 31.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) Joseph (c) wall
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) Joseph (b) a boat on the wall (c) painted
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) The little girl (b) her teddy bear (c) hugged
35. 35.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The plants died because nobody watered them. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) built (b) a nest on our window ledge (c) A little sparrow
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The teacher said that we did well.
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) I was thirsty, so I drank some water.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.

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