Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 806 · 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.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.
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our class visited the science museum. (b) The teacher said that we did well. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
4. 4.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) class (c) museum
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks.
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The book which I borrowed is about birds.
7. 7.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
8. 8.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
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) I know that the earth is round.
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
11. 11.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) sold (b) Imran (c) baker
12. 12.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) Priya (b) friend (c) wrote
13. 13.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
14. 14.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) fed (b) Aisha (c) the stray puppies near the gate
15. 15.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) past our village (b) The river (c) flows
16. 16.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 behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond which is behind the temple is full of fish.
17. 17.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) A strong wind (b) shook (c) the mango trees
18. 18.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.
19. 19.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (b) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (c) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
20. 20.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
21. 21.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
22. 22.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) farmers (b) harvested (c) April
23. 23.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
24. 24.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) lane (b) flooded (c) rain
25. 25.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) Grandpa (b) reads (c) the newspaper every morning
26. 26.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
27. 27.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
28. 28.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
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad. (c) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
32. 32.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) stars (b) sky (c) twinkled
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) Dev went to bed early because he was tired. (c) The tired players rested under a neem tree.
34. 34.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) the tabla at weddings (b) My cousin (c) plays
35. 35.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) ledge (b) sparrow (c) built
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
37. 37.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully. (b) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (c) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully.
38. 38.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The house which has a blue door is ours. (b) The shop was closed, so we went home. (c) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.

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