CBSE Class 8 English Grammar Simple Complex Compound Sentences and Synthesis Worksheet Set 01

Answer: 1. Simple. 2. Compound. 3. Complex. 4. Complex. 5. Simple.

Teacher's Note: A simple sentence has one clause, a compound sentence has two equal clauses and a complex sentence has a main and a subordinate clause.

Answer: 1. Compound. 2. Complex. 3. Simple. 4. Complex. 5. Complex. 6. Simple. 7. Compound. 8. Complex. 9. Complex. 10. Compound-complex (two main clauses joined by 'and', with a noun clause 'how many clauses there are').

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.

Answer: 1. I heard a noise and turned round.
2. The government increased the taxes to get money from us.
3. It was raining, yet she went to the market.
4. I am so tired that I cannot walk any farther.
5. After they had finished the work, they went to the beach.
6. As it rained, we cancelled the picnic.
7. He has poor health, yet he is always cheerful.
8. Seizing his stick, he rushed to the door.
9. Work hard or you can't get a first class.
10. If you don't hurry, you will be late for school.
11. Atul was not feeling well, so he decided to lie down.
12. He is rich but he is not happy.
13. My mother is too old to travel.
14. Though he was very busy, he came to see us.
15. The detective opened the file and took out a newspaper cutting.
16. Though we were really very hungry, we had no time to stop and eat.
17. He had a very bad cold, so he couldn't go to the office.
18. We drove very fast, yet the journey took over three hours.
19. Being very tired, I went to bed early.
20. Keep quiet or you will be punished.

Teacher's Note: Write a short, clear answer.

Answer: 1. On seeing the tiger, he ran away.
2. I like you, so I shall help you.
3. Tired of trying, she decided to quit.

Teacher's Note: Remember this for your exam.

Answer: 1. Hurting his foot, he stopped.
2. The thief, having been in prison before, received severe sentences.
3. Being unwilling to go any further, he returned home.
4. Seeing the uselessness of violence, they changed their policy.
5. Being weary of failure, he emigrated to Africa.
6. The King, being warned of the danger, made good his escape.
7. Having lost a large sum of money, he gave up speculation.
8. No answer being received, I knocked a second time.
9. His wife encouraging him, he persevered.
10. Not being satisfied with his salary, he gave up his situation.

Teacher's Note: Learn this point and write it in your own words.

Answer: 1. He does well but he is nervous at the start.
2. The way was long and the wind was cold.
3. It is raining heavily, so I will take an umbrella with me.
4. The harvest truly is plenteous but the labourers are few.
5. It was a stormy night, yet we ventured out.
6. Football is a vigorous and healthy game, so every boy should play it.
7. He is not only clever but also considerate.
8. I am in the right and you are in the wrong.
9. We can travel either by land or by water.
10. The train was wrecked but no one was hurt.

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: 1. I am sure that he is wrong.
2. His complaint was that you deceived him.
3. Do you know the time at which the train will arrive?
4. It is certain that he will waste his time.
5. The man who committed the theft last night has been caught.
6. The accident happened at the time when the clock showed six.
7. The French and Italian languages differ from the Latin language, which was once spoken in almost every part of Europe.
8. Can you tell me the reason why you are not keeping good health lately?

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.