Simple Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 25: Simple sentences · Set 977 · 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.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
2. 2.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The tailor stitched a new kurta for Dad.” (a) tailor (b) Dad (c) stitched
3. 3.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) fence (b) Manav (c) kicked
4. 4.What is the subject of this sentence?
   “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) played (b) the national anthem (c) The school band
5. 5.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
6. 6.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top.
7. 7.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
   “Arjun opened the window and looked outside.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
8. 8.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
9. 9.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
   “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) bear (b) girl (c) hugged
10. 10.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Simran won the first prize in the quiz.” (a) won (b) Simran (c) the first prize in the quiz
11. 11.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
12. 12.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (b) Riya wore a sweater because it was cold. (c) The camel carried heavy bags across the sand.
13. 13.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The school band played the national anthem. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) We thanked the man who found our dog.
14. 14.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The children planted ten trees. They are in Class 6.” (a) The children planted ten trees, and they are in Class 6. (b) The children who are in Class 6 planted ten trees. (c) The children in Class 6 planted ten trees.
15. 15.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) harvested (b) The farmers (c) the wheat in April
16. 16.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (b) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (c) Our class visited the science museum.
17. 17.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The river flows past our village. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great.
18. 18.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The crow dropped the stone and flew away.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
19. 19.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Manav kicked the ball over the fence.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
20. 20.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (b) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved.
21. 21.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The school band played the national anthem.” (a) band (b) played (c) anthem
22. 22.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The lady who runs the library is very kind. (b) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt. (c) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings.
23. 23.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
24. 24.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “A little sparrow built a nest on our window ledge.” (a) built (b) A little sparrow (c) a nest on our window ledge
25. 25.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla.
26. 26.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Join these two sentences into ONE simple sentence:
    “The boy is my cousin. He is wearing a blue cap.” (a) The boy in the blue cap is my cousin. (b) The boy who is wearing a blue cap is my cousin. (c) The boy is my cousin, and he is wearing a blue cap.
29. 29.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The baker sold fresh bread to Imran.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
30. 30.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
31. 31.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
32. 32.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “The farmers harvested the wheat in April.” (a) April (b) farmers (c) harvested
33. 33.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (b) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof.
34. 34.What is the main verb (the action word) in this sentence?
    “Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate.” (a) fed (b) gate (c) Aisha
35. 35.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “The little girl hugged her teddy bear.” (a) her teddy bear (b) The little girl (c) hugged
36. 36.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.” (a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence
37. 37.What is the subject of this sentence?
    “Our class visited the science museum.” (a) visited (b) the science museum (c) Our class
38. 38.Is this a simple sentence or a compound sentence?
    “Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.” (a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence
39. 39.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully. (c) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table.
40. 40.Which of these is a simple sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The house which has a blue door is ours. (c) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race.

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