Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 965 · 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.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (b) I called Meera, but she did not answer. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside.
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The river flows past our village.” (a) flows (b) village (c) river
3. 3.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) band (b) played (c) anthem
4. 4.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 planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (c) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees.
5. 5.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We thanked the man who found our dog. (b) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
6. 6.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.
7. 7.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The river flows past our village.” (a) The river (b) past our village (c) flows
8. 8.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
9. 9.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.
10. 10.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Rohan finished his homework and went to bed.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (b) Mum said that dinner was ready. (c) A cool breeze blew across the lake.
12. 12.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
13. 13.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) The school band (b) the national anthem (c) played
14. 14.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
15. 15.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 with a long beard sold us mangoes. (c) The man who had a long beard sold us mangoes.
16. 16.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
17. 17.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
18. 18.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
19. 19.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) Simran (c) quiz
20. 20.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) Aisha (b) fed (c) the stray puppies near the gate
21. 21.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Joseph painted a boat on the wall.” (a) painted (b) Joseph (c) a boat on the wall
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) The farmers harvested the wheat in April.
23. 23.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The tree is very old. It stands behind our school.” (a) The tree is very old, and it stands behind our school. (b) The tree which stands behind our school is very old. (c) The tree behind our school is very old.
24. 24.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 who is sitting on the bench feeds pigeons. (c) The old man on the bench feeds pigeons.
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
26. 26.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
27. 27.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane.” (a) flooded (b) lane (c) rain
28. 28.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) bear (b) girl (c) hugged
29. 29.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The peacock spread its colourful feathers.” (a) peacock (b) feathers (c) spread
30. 30.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) gate (b) fed (c) Aisha
31. 31.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The bag is mine. It is on the table.” (a) The bag is mine, and it is on the table. (b) The bag which is on the table is mine. (c) The bag on the table is mine.
32. 32.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) If you mix red and yellow, you get orange. (c) Grandma peeled the peas and cooked a tasty curry.
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The book which I borrowed is about birds. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book.
34. 34.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
35. 35.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) A strong wind shook the mango trees. (b) You must hold the rail, or you may slip. (c) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.
36. 36.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (b) The boy who won the race is my cousin. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage.
37. 37.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
38. 38.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.” (a) grow (b) roof (c) neighbours
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) When the water boiled, Mum added the rice. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.

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