Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 564 · 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) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (c) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl.
2. 2.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) played (b) The school band (c) the national anthem
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) The little girl (b) her teddy bear (c) hugged
5. 5.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) The lady who runs the library is very kind.
7. 7.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 feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench. (c) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons.
8. 8.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) band (b) anthem (c) played
9. 9.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) children (b) flew (c) terrace
10. 10.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 with green eyes sleeps on our roof. (c) The cat sleeps on our roof, and it has green eyes.
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
12. 12.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book on the top shelf is about space. (b) The book which is on the top shelf is about space. (c) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf.
13. 13.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.
14. 14.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
15. 15.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
16. 16.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) Priya (b) a letter to her pen friend (c) wrote
17. 17.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) gave (b) The doctor (c) Omkar some medicine
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
19. 19.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The dog is very friendly. It has a white tail.” (a) The dog with a white tail is very friendly. (b) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail. (c) The dog which has a white tail is very friendly.
20. 20.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
21. 21.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) Our class (b) visited (c) the science museum
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
23. 23.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
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) climbed (b) Tenzin (c) the hill with his uncle
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) Simran (b) the first prize in the quiz (c) won
26. 26.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 school band played the national anthem.
27. 27.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) sold (b) The baker (c) fresh bread to Imran
28. 28.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 belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple. (c) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle.
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) We thanked the man who found our dog. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
30. 30.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The woman is a doctor. She is wearing a yellow saree.” (a) The woman who is wearing a yellow saree is a doctor. (b) The woman is a doctor, and she is wearing a yellow saree. (c) The woman in the yellow saree is a doctor.
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
32. 32.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.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.
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten.
36. 36.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
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) twinkled (b) in the night sky (c) The bright stars
38. 38.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet.
40. 40.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) Our school (b) has (c) a big library

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