Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 472 · 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 tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) a new kurta for Dad (b) stitched (c) The tailor
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The river flows past our village.
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.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
5. 5.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The pond is full of fish. It is behind the temple.” (a) The pond is full of fish, and it is behind the temple. (b) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond behind the temple is full of fish.
6. 6.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) Joseph (c) wall
7. 7.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
8. 8.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) built (b) A little sparrow (c) a nest on our window ledge
9. 9.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
11. 11.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) tailor (b) stitched (c) Dad
12. 12.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
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) wrote (b) a letter to her pen friend (c) Priya
14. 14.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 sells sweets, and it is at the corner. (c) The shop which is at the corner sells sweets.
15. 15.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 which has green eyes sleeps on our roof. (c) The cat sleeps on our roof, and it has green eyes.
16. 16.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf. (b) The book on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book which is on the top shelf is about space.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
19. 19.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
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) shook (b) the mango trees (c) A strong wind
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
24. 24.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) played (b) The school band (c) the national anthem
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away.
27. 27.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
28. 28.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
29. 29.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) climbed (b) Tenzin (c) the hill with his uncle
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
32. 32.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five.
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
37. 37.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (c) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) I know that the earth is round. (c) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The woman is a doctor. She is wearing a yellow saree.” (a) The woman in the yellow saree is a doctor. (b) The woman who is wearing a yellow saree is a doctor. (c) The woman is a doctor, and she is wearing a yellow saree.
40. 40.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.

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