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Simple Complex and Compound
Simple Complex and Compound
Simple Complex and Compound
Before you attempt the questions based on synthesis and transformation you need to
know certain concepts.
WHAT IS A PHRASE ?
A group of words without a subject or a verb, making no complete sense is called a phrase.
e.g. in a corner, at home, turning away.
WHAT IS A CLAUSE ?
A part of a sentence which has its own subject and a predicate is known as a clause.
e.g. : He is sad because he failed the exam.
This sentence has two parts
(a) He is sad (b) because he failed the exam.
Both these are parts of a sentence and both have their own subject and predicate.
Thus they are called clauses
WHAT IS A SENTENCE ?
A sentence is a group of words that contains at least one subject and one predicate and
makes complete sense.
Note : a sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
eg. : A good businessman maintains good relations with his customer.
Sometimes the subject may be absent or implied.
eg. : Thank you. ( I thank you )
Shocking. (It is shocking )
Simple
A Simple sentence contains one subject and one finite verb.
eg. : I saw a beautiful house.
Compound
A Compound sentence is made up of two or more coordinate clauses joined with a
coordinating conjunction (coordinator).
eg. : I saw a house and it was beautiful
Complex
A Complex sentence has one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses,
which start with a subordinator.
eg. : I saw a house which was beautiful.
Transformation
Changing a sentence from one form to another.
Synthesis
Combining two or more sentences into one single sentence.
Condition / without + ing 1. You saved her or she would have drowned.
Alternative but for + ing Ans. Without (but for) you saving her, she would
ideas have drowned.
1. Though I was joyous in my marriage, that was the difficult year of 1968.
Ans. Inspite of being joyous in my marriage, that was the difficult year of 1968.
2. As I was fixing supper, there was a knock at the door.
Ans. At the time of fixing supper, there was a knock at the door.
3. That night Keryn had a dream. It was more like a nightmare.
Ans. That night Keryn had a dream like a nightmare.
4. I turned tail and fled away.
Ans. Turning tail, I fled away.
5. When the mate dies she doesn’t take a new one.
Ans. On the death of the mate, she doesn’t take a new one.
TYPES OF COORDINATORS
TYPES OF QUESTIONS
1. The cowboy had made millions of dollars. He had also lost them all.
2. One day he walked into my office. He had a contract in his hand.
3. The spot was bigger. She could see it from far.
4. India sheltered Dalai Lama. His life would have been in danger.
5. Kantabai Wali laughs heartily as she declares she is an ‘angutha chhap’.
6. He was so focused on success that I decided to give him a chance.
7. Because you are the son of an old and valued customer of ours, I will not accept
your order.
8. A banana offers the best value for money, as it’s much cheaper than other fruits.
9. We walked through the hallways before paying our respects at the little lingam.
10. I was surprised at the Indian English he spoke.
11. Suddenly a little shy, he put his arm in mine.
12. Although the birds are active all the day long, their activities greatest during
the early morning.
13. After returning to our resort, we checked into the Ayurvedic centre.
14. Exercise wasn't something you took. It was something you got.
LIST OF SUBORDINATORS
Type of sentences Subordinators Examples
Similar /Time when, which, where, When she reached home, she went to
related ideas that, how sleep.
She went to France ,where she learnt
French.
Fiona knows that she can sing.
Nobody knows how they managed.
Opposite / though, although, Though they were tired, they continued
Contrast ideas even though, even if to work.
Condition / If, unless If you know the answer, do not reveal it.
Alternative ideas
Reason / Illative as, since, because, so As she was hungry, she ate her meal.
ideas that, so….that He walked quickly so that he could
reach in time.
TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Q. You have cheated Q. It was very cold outside Q. Seeing the child drowning,
me. I shall never yet the old lady came out he rushed towards it.
forget that. of the house.
A. I shall never forget A. Though it was cold A. When he saw the child
that you have outside, the old lady came drowning, he rushed
towards it.
cheated me. out of the house.
Q. She saw a man. His Q. You must start your Q. Encouraged by Meenakshi
face was lopsided. studies now or you may Pahuja, she took to
not score well. swimming.
A. She saw a man, A. If you do not start your A. Since she was encouraged
whose face was studies now, you may not by Meenakshi Pahuja, she
lopsided. score well. took to swimming.
Condition Without working hard, Work hard or you Unless you work hard,
you will fail. will fail you will fail.
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