Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 699 · 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 old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) The old fisherman (b) his net on the beach (c) mended
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) cousin (b) weddings (c) plays
3. 3.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
4. 4.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) wrote (b) friend (c) Priya
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
6. 6.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The old man feeds pigeons. He is sitting on the bench.” (a) The old man who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (b) The old man feeds pigeons, and he is sitting on the bench. (c) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons.
7. 7.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I know that the earth is round.
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
9. 9.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 is about space, and it is on the top shelf. (c) The book which is on the top shelf is about space.
10. 10.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The children flew kites on the terrace.” (a) kites on the terrace (b) The children (c) flew
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
13. 13.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The dog is very friendly. It has a white tail.” (a) The dog which has a white tail is very friendly. (b) The dog is very friendly, and it has a white tail. (c) The dog with a white tail is very friendly.
14. 14.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) tomatoes on their roof (b) Our neighbours (c) grow
15. 15.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) past our village (b) flows (c) The river
16. 16.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
17. 17.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
18. 18.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) The heavy rain (b) the narrow lane (c) flooded
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
20. 20.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
21. 21.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (b) The box was small, but it was very heavy. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa.
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag which is on the table is mine. (b) The bag is mine, and it is on the table. (c) The bag on the table is mine.
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) the stray puppies near the gate (b) Aisha (c) fed
25. 25.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
27. 27.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) The kite which Dad made for me is red. (c) The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.
28. 28.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) Manav (b) kicked (c) fence
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.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
31. 31.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The house belongs to my uncle. It is near the temple.” (a) The house belongs to my uncle, and it is near the temple. (b) The house which is near the temple belongs to my uncle. (c) The house near the temple belongs to my uncle.
32. 32.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our school has a big library. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art.
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
35. 35.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
36. 36.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) rain (b) flooded (c) lane
37. 37.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.
39. 39.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Tenzin climbed the hill with his uncle.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
40. 40.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

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