Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 907 · 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 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 which is behind the temple is full of fish. (c) The pond behind the temple is full of fish.
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) April (b) farmers (c) harvested
3. 3.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
4. 4.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We hope that it will not rain. (b) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp.
5. 5.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) rested (b) tree (c) players
6. 6.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) Our class (b) the science museum (c) visited
8. 8.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
9. 9.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
10. 10.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way.
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (c) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (b) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining.
13. 13.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) If you heat ice, it melts.
14. 14.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) The kite which Dad made for me is red.
15. 15.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) class (b) visited (c) museum
16. 16.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bus leaves at nine. It goes to Mysuru.” (a) The bus leaves at nine, and it goes to Mysuru. (b) The bus to Mysuru leaves at nine. (c) The bus which goes to Mysuru leaves at nine.
17. 17.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The lady is our teacher. She has a green umbrella.” (a) The lady with the green umbrella is our teacher. (b) The lady is our teacher, and she has a green umbrella. (c) The lady who has a green umbrella is our teacher.
18. 18.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 in the yellow saree is a doctor. (c) The woman is a doctor, and she is wearing a yellow saree.
19. 19.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 in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6.
20. 20.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
21. 21.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our school has a big library.” (a) library (b) school (c) has
22. 22.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.” (a) the tabla at weddings (b) plays (c) My cousin
23. 23.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The river flows past our village.” (a) flows (b) past our village (c) The river
24. 24.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “A cool breeze blew across the lake.” (a) breeze (b) lake (c) blew
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The school band played the national anthem. (c) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
26. 26.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) baker (b) Imran (c) sold
28. 28.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
29. 29.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice.
30. 30.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When I opened the door, the cat ran in. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner.
31. 31.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
32. 32.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.” (a) The doctor (b) Omkar some medicine (c) gave
33. 33.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The girl sings beautifully. She has curly hair.” (a) The girl sings beautifully, and she has curly hair. (b) The girl who has curly hair sings beautifully. (c) The girl with curly hair sings beautifully.
34. 34.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (b) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.” (a) The camel (b) carried (c) heavy bags across the sand
36. 36.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) the wheat in April (b) The farmers (c) harvested
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every morning.” (a) Grandpa (b) reads (c) the newspaper every morning
38. 38.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You will catch the bus if you leave now. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
40. 40.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The tired players rested under a neem tree.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence

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