Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 648 · 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?
   “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
2. 2.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
3. 3.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.
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) a new kurta for Dad (b) The tailor (c) stitched
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) Dev went to bed early because he was tired.
7. 7.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
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.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) his net on the beach (b) The old fisherman (c) mended
10. 10.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) Aisha (b) fed (c) gate
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
12. 12.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.
13. 13.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) summer (b) makes (c) grandmother
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train.
15. 15.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
16. 16.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.
17. 17.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) shook (b) the mango trees (c) A strong wind
18. 18.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (b) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) Joseph (b) a boat on the wall (c) painted
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The tired players rested under a neem tree. (c) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The lady is our teacher. She has a green umbrella.” (a) The lady who has a green umbrella is our teacher. (b) The lady with the green umbrella is our teacher. (c) The lady is our teacher, and she has a green umbrella.
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) The little girl (b) her teddy bear (c) hugged
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
26. 26.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
27. 27.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.
28. 28.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
29. 29.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.
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (c) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) has (b) Our school (c) a big library
33. 33.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
34. 34.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle. (b) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple.
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) under a neem tree (b) rested (c) The tired players
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) the science museum (c) Our class
38. 38.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
39. 39.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree which stands behind our school is very old. (b) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school. (c) The tree behind our school is very old.
40. 40.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The boy is my cousin. He is wearing a blue cap.” (a) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin. (b) The boy is my cousin, and he is wearing a blue cap. (c) The boy who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin.

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