Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 449 · 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.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) reads (b) morning (c) Grandpa
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
4. 4.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) Tenzin (b) climbed (c) uncle
5. 5.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) farmers (b) harvested (c) April
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) plays (b) the tabla at weddings (c) My cousin
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) the science museum (b) Our class (c) visited
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
10. 10.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle. (b) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple.
11. 11.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.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (c) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1.
13. 13.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 is full of fish, and it is behind the temple. (c) The pond behind the temple is full of fish.
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (c) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly.
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
16. 16.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
17. 17.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) wind (b) trees (c) shook
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
19. 19.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) grandmother (b) makes (c) summer
20. 20.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.
21. 21.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) Simran (c) the first prize in the quiz
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) fisherman (b) mended (c) beach
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) makes (b) mango pickle every summer (c) My grandmother
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.
27. 27.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot.
28. 28.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) harvested (b) the wheat in April (c) The farmers
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) flooded (b) The heavy rain (c) the narrow lane
33. 33.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) wrote (b) Priya (c) friend
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
35. 35.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
36. 36.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 to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru.
37. 37.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Mum said that dinner was ready.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (c) I know that the earth is round.
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The shop sells sweets. It is at the corner.” (a) The shop at the corner sells sweets. (b) The shop which is at the corner sells sweets. (c) The shop sells sweets, and it is at the corner.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.

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