Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 638 · 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?
   “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
3. 3.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (b) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
4. 4.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (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 feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench. (b) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons.
8. 8.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Grandma has lived here since she was a girl. (c) Manav kicked the ball over the fence.
10. 10.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 which has a white tail is very friendly. (c) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail.
11. 11.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 planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (c) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi.
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly.
15. 15.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) April (b) farmers (c) harvested
17. 17.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) has (b) library (c) school
18. 18.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) The heavy rain (b) flooded (c) the narrow lane
19. 19.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) quiz (c) Simran
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (c) The children flew kites on the terrace.
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) river (b) village (c) flows
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully. (b) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair.
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) climbed (b) the hill with his uncle (c) Tenzin
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) past our village (b) The river (c) flows
26. 26.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The boys swam in the river and played on the bank.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
27. 27.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
28. 28.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
30. 30.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.
31. 31.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) a letter to her pen friend (b) wrote (c) Priya
32. 32.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) sparrow (b) ledge (c) built
33. 33.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) the tabla at weddings (b) plays (c) My cousin
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) We hope that it will not rain. (c) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
36. 36.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The book is about space. It is on the top shelf.” (a) The book which is on the top shelf is about space. (b) The book is about space, and it is on the top shelf. (c) The book on the top shelf is about space.
37. 37.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) bear (b) girl (c) hugged
38. 38.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) Joseph (c) wall
39. 39.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) museum (c) class
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.

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