Cube Learning Centre Subject: English Language Practice Worksheet 1
Class VIII Topic: Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-complex sentences
1. Identify the types of sentences given below. In case of compound, complex sentences, or compound-
complex sentences, find and name the clauses. (10 x 1.5 = 15)
a. The teacher who helped me with my homework is retiring next month.
Independent Clause - The teacher is retiring next month.
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Complex sentence
Dependent Clause - who helped me with my homework
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b. A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.
Independent Clause: A diamond with a flow is better than a common stone
Complex sentence
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Dependent clause - that is perfect
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c. Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.
Independent Clause - you will miss the bus
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause - Unless you hurry
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d. She wants to travel the world, but her job requires her to stay in one place.
Independent Clause: She wants to travel the world
Complex Sentence
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Independent Clause: her job requires her to stay in one place
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e. After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.
Complex Sentence Dependent Clause: After the movie ended
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Independent Clause: We went out for dinner
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f. I will call you when I arrive at the station.
Independent Clause: I will call you
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause: when I arrive at the station
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g. She was upset because she lost her keys.
Complex sentence
Independent Clause: She was upset
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Dependent Clause: because she lost her keys
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h. They practiced every day, so they were confident in their performance.
Independent Clause: They practiced everyday
Compound sentence
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Independent Clause: they were confident in their performance
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i. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
Dependent Clause: If you study hard
Complex Sentence
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Independent Clause: you will pass the exam
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j. Walking through the park, I saw a beautiful bird.
Simple Sentence
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2. Join the following sentences and identify the type of sentence which was formed. (5 x 1 = 5)
a. He forgot his wallet. He still managed to buy the groceries. These examples are only samples and more types of
sentences could be formed
He forgot his wallet yet he still managed to buy the groceries. -
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compound
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b. The storm was approaching. The children were still playing outside.
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The storm was approaching yet the children were still playing outside. - compound
Even though the storm was approaching, the children were still playing outside. - complex
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c. She applied for the job. She didn’t receive any response.
She applied for the job but she didn't receive any response. - compound
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d. I wanted to attend the event. I had to stay home because of my illness.
I wanted to attend the event but I had to stay home because of my illness. - Compound
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e. The house was old. It had a beautiful garden. We spent hours there.
The house was old but it had a beautiful garden so we spent hours there. -
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compound sentence
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Cube Learning Centre Subject: English Language Practice Worksheet 2
Class VIII Topic: Simple, Compound, Complex and Compound-complex sentences
1. Identify the types of sentences given below. In case of compound, complex sentences, or compound-
complex sentences, find and name the clauses. (10 x 1.5 = 15)
a. The cake that she baked for my birthday was delicious.
Independent Clause: The cake was delicious
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause: that she baked for my birthday
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b. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining.
Independent Clause: I wanted to go to the beach
Compound Sentence
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Independent Clause: : it started raining
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c. Because it was late, I decided to stay home.
Independent Clause: I decided to stay home
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause: Because it was late
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d. They invited everyone to the party, yet few people showed up.
Independent Clause: They invited everyone to the party
Compound Sentence
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Independent Clause: few people showed up
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e. As soon as I finish my homework, I will go out to play.
Independent Clause: I will go out to play
Complex sentence
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Dependent Clause: As soon as I finish my homework
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f. Although she was tired, she kept working until midnight.
Independent Clause:she kept working until midnight
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause: Although she was tired
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g. He didn’t bring an umbrella, and it started pouring.
Independent Clause: He didn't bring an umbrella
Compound Sentence
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Independent Clause: it started pouring
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h. After the meeting ended, we all went out for coffee and discussed the project further.
Independent Clause: we all went out for coffee
Compound-complex Sentence
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Independent Clause: discussed the project further Dependent Clause:After the meeting ended
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i. If you don’t try, you will never know.
Independent Clause:you will never know
Complex Sentence
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Dependent Clause: If you don't try
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j. The book on the shelf belongs to my sister.
Simple Sentence
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2. Join the following sentences and identify the type of sentence which was formed. (5 x 1 = 5)
a. He finished his work. He went out for a walk. These examples are only samples and more types of
sentences could be formed
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b. She wanted to buy the dress. She didn’t have enough money.
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c. The sky was clear. We decided to go hiking.
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d. He didn’t study for the exam. He still passed with flying colors.
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e. The restaurant is always crowded. The food is delicious. We go there every weekend.
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