Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 840 · 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?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) the newspaper every morning (b) reads (c) Grandpa
2. 2.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (b) Our class visited the science museum. (c) It was very cold, so we lit a fire.
3. 3.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
   “The man sold us mangoes. He had a long beard.” (a) The man sold us mangoes, and he had a long beard. (b) The man who had a long beard sold us mangoes. (c) The man with a long beard sold us mangoes.
4. 4.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) Aisha (b) gate (c) fed
5. 5.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) rested (b) The tired players (c) under a neem tree
6. 6.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Our school has a big library.” (a) library (b) school (c) has
7. 7.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) We ate the cake which Grandma baked. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
8. 8.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) Manav (b) fence (c) kicked
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (b) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (c) The school band played the national anthem.
10. 10.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The dog was hungry, and the cat was hungry too.
11. 11.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
12. 12.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) sold (b) fresh bread to Imran (c) The baker
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (b) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.
15. 15.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
16. 16.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) Grandpa (b) morning (c) reads
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
18. 18.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
19. 19.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) spread (b) The peacock (c) its colourful feathers
21. 21.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The old fisherman mended his net on the beach.” (a) fisherman (b) mended (c) beach
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The match ended; everyone went home. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
24. 24.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.
26. 26.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
27. 27.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
28. 28.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) My cousin (b) the tabla at weddings (c) plays
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
30. 30.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.” (a) friend (b) Priya (c) wrote
31. 31.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A strong wind shook the mango trees.” (a) the mango trees (b) A strong wind (c) shook
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
34. 34.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 milk was sour, so Mum threw it away.
35. 35.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.
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The teacher said that we did well. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) Joseph (b) a boat on the wall (c) painted
38. 38.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) class (c) museum
39. 39.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer.” (a) makes (b) grandmother (c) summer
40. 40.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence

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