Activity 1:
Combine the two given clauses into one sentence.
Use FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) for compound sentences, or subordinating
conjunctions (because, since, although, when, etc.) for complex sentences.
1. I was tired. + I kept working. She likes apples, but she does not like bananas. When the bell
rang, the students left the classroom. → 2 clauses → My best friend lives nearby. → Adverbial
clause → Complex
2. The bus arrived late. + We missed the show. The lights went out, so we could not see
anything. Since I lost my keys, I couldn’t open the door. → 3 clauses → We stayed inside
because it was raining. → Noun clause → Simple
3. She likes apples. + She does not like bananas. He stayed home because he was sick. If you
practice every day, you will improve quickly. → 2 clauses → The loud barking woke us up. →
Adjective clause → Compound
4. The lights went out. + We could not see anything. I enjoy hiking, but my brother prefers
swimming. Before she went to school, she ate her breakfast. → 2 clauses → I couldn’t write
without a pen. → Adverbial clause → Complex
5. He stayed home. + He was sick. The teacher was speaking, and the students listened
carefully. While they were studying, the phone rang. → 2 clauses → We travel a lot during the
summer. → Adjective clause → Compound
6. I enjoy hiking. + My brother prefers swimming. She didn’t call me, so I was worried. Unless
we leave now, we will be late. → 3 clauses → She had a big smile on her face. → Noun clause
→ Complex
7. The teacher was speaking. + The students listened carefully. We started the game when it
began to rain. As soon as he saw me, he waved happily. → 2 clauses → I washed my hands
before dinner. → Adverbial clause → Simple
8. She didn’t call me. + I was worried. I finished my homework, and I went to bed. After we
finished dinner, we watched a movie. → 2 clauses → The tall boy is my classmate. → Adjective
clause → Compound-Complex
9. We started the game. + It began to rain.
10. I finished my homework. + I went to bed.
Activity 2:
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause. Finish it with an independent clause to make a
complete sentence.
1. Because it was raining, we stayed at home.
2. Although he was nervous, he gave a great speech.
3. When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
4. Since I lost my keys, I couldn’t open the door.
5. If you practice every day, you will improve quickly.
6. Before she went to school, she ate her breakfast.
7. While they were studying, the phone rang.
8. Unless we leave now, we will be late.
9. As soon as he saw me, he waved happily.
10. After we finished dinner, we watched a movie.
11. Unless we leave now, we will be late.
12. As soon as he saw me, he waved happily.
13. After we finished dinner, we watched a movie.
Activity 3:
Read each sentence and underline or highlight the clauses inside it. Then write how many
clauses it has.
1. She sings beautifully.
2. He plays the guitar, and she plays the piano.
3. Because it was hot, we stayed indoors.
4. They were late, but they apologized when they arrived.
5. I don’t know why he left early.
6. The man who fixed my bike is very kind.
7. She was happy because she passed the exam.
8. When the movie ended, everyone clapped, and the actors bowed.
9. The house that we bought needs renovation.
10. I will wait until you are ready
Activity 4:
Each item starts with a phrase (no subject + verb). Rewrite it into a clause (must include a
subject + verb).
1. Running in the park →She is running in the park.
2. After the party → We went home after the party.
3. My best friend → My best friend is coming over.
4. Because of the rain → The game was canceled because of the rain.
5. The loud barking → The loud barking woke me up.
6. Without a pen → I cannot write without a pen.
7. During the summer → We traveled a lot during the summer.
8. A big smile → She had a big smile on her face.
9. Before dinner → He washed his hands before dinner.
10. The tall boy →The tall boy is my brother.
(Example: “Running in the park” → “She is running in the park.”)
Activity 5:
Read each sentence. Underline the clause and decide if it is a noun clause, adjective clause, or
adverbial clause.
1. I don’t know why she left the party early. → Noun clause
2. The girl who won the contest is my cousin. → Adjective clause
3. We stayed home because it was raining heavily. → Adverbial clause
4. I believe that he is telling the truth. → Noun clause
5. The teacher helped the student who was struggling with math. → Adjective clause
6. She smiled when he gave her the flowers. → Adverbial clause
7. The book that you lent me was very interesting. → Adjective clause
8. They didn’t understand what the instructions meant. → Noun clause
9. We left quietly so that nobody would notice. → Adverbial clause
10. The dog that barked all night kept me awake. → Adjective clause
Activity 6:
For each sentence, identify whether it is Simple, Compound, or Complex.
1. The baby cried loudly. → Simple
2. I went to the park, and my sister stayed home. → Compound
3. Because I was hungry, I made a sandwich. → Complex
4. She reads novels every evening. → Simple
5. He wanted to buy the shoes, but they were too expensive. → Compound
6. We stayed home because it rained all day. → Complex
7. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. → Compound
8. Although he was tired, he finished his homework. → Complex
9. She opened the door. → Simple
10. We waited for the bus, but it didn’t arrive because of traffic. → Complex