Complex Sentences Worksheets
Worksheet One
This worksheet accompanies slide 6 of Complex Sentences.ppt
Subject, verb, object revision
Look at the sentences below. Take three different coloured pens and then underline all of the verbs in the first colour, all of the subjects in the second colour and all of the objects in the third colour.
1. John loves television.
2. My brother eats worms.
3. Norman picks his nose.
4. Max reads books.
5. Lei listens to music.
6. Megan owns Mogg.
7. Tom plays many sports.
8. Lighthouses shine lights at ships.
9. Rain waters the plants.
10. Fireworks scare animals.
11. Spiders eat flies.
12. I phoned my parents.
Worksheet Two
This worksheet accompanies slide 9 of Complex Sentences.ppt
Simple and compound sentences
Read the sentences below and decide whether they are simple or compound. Cross out the wrong answers.
1. The teachers at this school are very intelligent and they are
good-looking. Simple/Compound
2. Chewing gum is unattractive but it is good for your teeth.
Simple/Compound
3. Do you want a cup of tea? Simple/Compound
4. Smoking is very bad for your health. Simple/Compound
5. Students at this school are very sporty.
Simple/Compound
6. Do you want a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps?
Simple/Compound
7. Some people are cruel but some are nice.
Simple/Compound
8. I love eating fruit cake in the afternoon.
Simple/Compound
9. I could eat a Chinese or an Indian takeaway.
Simple/Compound
10. I prefer carrots to cauliflower. Simple/Compound
Worksheet Three
This worksheet accompanies slide 14 of Complex Sentences.ppt
Spotting different clauses
Underline either the main or the subordinate clauses of each of these sentences when you are asked to do so.
1. Tom, who played rugby twice a week, was athletic.
Underline the subordinate clause.
2. Magicians perform tricks which appear impossible.
Underline the main clause.
3. Watching scary films, shown late at night, is foolish.
Underline the subordinate clause.
4. Lei enjoys listening to her iPod which is pink.
Underline the main clause.
5. The corridor, on the left, leads down to the dungeons.
Underline the subordinate clause.
6. The dog barked at the burglar who was stealing the diamonds. Underline the main clause.
7. Pets, properly cared for, act obediently.
Underline the subordinate clause.
8. Some people, who are very religious, will pray every day.
Underline the subordinate clause.
9. Max went shopping and bought books which were on sale.
Underline the main clause.
Worksheet Four
This worksheet accompanies slide 18 of Complex sentences.ppt
Identifying adverbial and relative clauses
Read the sentences below and decide whether the words in bold font are adverbial or relative clauses. Cross out the wrong answers.
1. Mandy cooked a casserole which was delicious.
Adverbial/Relative
2. David paid the bill, after eating his meal.
Adverbial/Relative
3. Helen suddenly changed her mind; she would not marry Ben. Adverbial/Relative
4. Steven, who was clever, was an ‘A’ grade student.
Adverbial/Relative
5. Ellie plays the guitar far better than Mike.
Adverbial/Relative
6. The aeroplane that had landed was smoking.
Adverbial/Relative
Worksheet Five
This worksheet accompanies slide 20 of Complex Sentences.ppt
Different types of sentences
Decide if the nine sentences below are simple, compound or complex. Cross out the incorrect labels.
1. Lei hates swimming in the sea.
Simple / Compound / Complex
2. I lost the Arctic Monkeys CD that Megan lent me.
Simple / Compound / Complex
3. Tom enjoys reading and he enjoys playing sport.
Simple / Compound / Complex
4. Manchester United FC, my favourite team, are the best club. Simple / Compound / Complex
5. Max eats lots of fruit.
Simple / Compound / Complex
6. When the sun shines, people feel happy and smile.
Simple / Compound / Complex
7. I have a dog but I don’t have a cat.
Simple / Compound / Complex
8. My parents can’t drive home today if the tyre is not changed
first. Simple / Compound / Complex
9. You can have a salad or you can have a sandwich.
Simple / Compound / Complex
Worksheet Six
This worksheet accompanies slide 21 of Complex Sentences.ppt
Writing complex sentences
Look at the picture below of Megan. Compose some sentences about her including some subordinate clauses (relative and adverbial).
Use these details to help you get started:
• name: Megan
• owns: a pet tarantula called Mogg
• species: Mogg is a Chilean Rose
• wears: hooded tops, patterned tights and boots
• hair colour: red
• ambition: to become a writer.
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