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Simple Complex Sentences Worksheet

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Simple Complex Sentences Worksheet

Simple Complex Sentences Worksheet

Students writing sentences

📝 Part 1: Identifying Simple and Complex Sentences

1. Read each sentence carefully. Circle S for Simple or C for Complex:

a) The dog runs in the park.

S (Simple)

C (Complex)

b) She reads a book when it rains.

S (Simple)

C (Complex)

c) The cat sleeps on the mat.

S (Simple)

C (Complex)

d) I eat rice because I am hungry.

S (Simple)

C (Complex)

🔗 Part 2: Joining Sentences with Conjunctions

2. Join these simple sentences using the conjunctions in the box. Write the new complex sentence on the lines below:

Conjunctions: because, when, although, if

a) The children play outside. The weather is sunny.

b) I will go to school. I finish my breakfast.

c) She studies hard. She wants good grades.

✏️ Part 3: Building Your Own Sentences

3. Write 2 simple sentences about your daily routine:

Simple Sentence 1:

Simple Sentence 2:

4. Now write 2 complex sentences about your daily routine using conjunctions:

Complex Sentence 1:

Complex Sentence 2:

🎯 Part 4: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete these sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct conjunctions:

Word Bank: because, when, although, if

a) I wear a jacket __________ it is cold outside.

b) We will have a picnic __________ it doesn't rain tomorrow.

c) She was tired __________ she finished all her homework.

d) The baby cries __________ he is hungry.

🔄 Part 5: Matching Activity

6. Match the simple sentences on the left with the best conjunctions and sentence endings on the right to make complex sentences:
1. I brush my teeth
2. We play football
3. She carries an umbrella
4. He studies English
A. because it might rain
B. when we finish our lessons
C. because he wants to speak well
D. before I go to bed

🌟 Part 6: Challenge Questions

7. Check all the conjunctions that can be used to join sentences (multiple selection):

because

table

when

although

happy

if

8. Create your own complex sentence about school life in Nigeria:

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