Q1 - Conversion of simple sentence into complex sentences

By expanding a word or a phrase into a noun clause

1. Simple : I was glad to know of his success.

2. Simple : He pleaded ignorance of the law.
3. Simple : The report of his failure has surprised us all.
By expanding a word or a phrase into an adjective clause

4. Simple : A dead man tells no tales.

5. Simple : The boy with the blue shirt is our Captain.
6. Simple : I still remember the joys of my childhood.

By expanding a word or a phrase into an adverb clause

7. Simple : He felt sorry on finding out his mistake. (Time)

8. Simple : Being rich, he can afford this expensive treatment. (Cause/ reason)
9. Simple : He is too simple minded to see through the game. (Result/ consequence)
10. Simple : He is working day and night to improve his prospects. (Purpose)

Q2 -Conversion of complex sentences into simple sentences

By converting a noun clause into a word or a phrase

1. Complex : I am responsible for what I do.

2. Complex : He wanted to know why he had been dismissed.

By converting an adjective clause into a word or a phrase

3. Complex : All that glitters is not gold.

4. Complex : He can not forget the losses that he has suffered.

By converting an adverb clause into a word or a phrase .

5. Complex : You may do it when you please.

6. Complex : Because he was ill, he stayed at home.

Q3 - Conversion of Simple sentences into Compound sentences

By using Cumulative Conjunctions like, and, not only…but also, etc.

1. Simple : Taking off his clothes, he jumped into the river.

2. Simple : In addition to useful advice, he gave me financial help.

By using Adversative Conjunctions like, but, still, yet, etc.

3. Simple : In spite of very bad weather, they succeeded in conquering Mt. Everest.
4. Simple : He had every qualification for the post except sincerity.

By using Alternative Conjunctions like, or, otherwise, else, etc.

5. Simple : You must take rich diet to gain weight.

6. Simple : Take another step at the peril of your life.
Q4 - Conversion of Compound sentences into complex sentences

Compound sentences with Cumulative conjunctions, and

1. Compound : He wanted to win the prize and worked hard.

Compound sentences with Adversative conjunctions like but, still, however, nevertheless etc.
2. Compound : Attend you classes regularly, or you will fall short of attendance.

Compound sentences with Alternative conjunctions like or, otherwise, else, therefore
either…or etc.
3. Compound : I can not afford to buy many books, therefore I usually study in the library.

Q5 Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound or compound-complex. Please
underline dependent clauses where it applies.

1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.

2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.

4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.

5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

6. While waiting for the paint to dry, Angela went to Home Depot, and Martin organized the kitchen
appliances.

7. After listening to the Kanye West CD, I have new respect for his music.

8. After the teacher chose groups, John and Sara were selected as partners for a project, yet Sarah did
most of the work.

Q6 – Change into Compound sentences.

1. He could not win a scholarship due to his carelessness.

2. If you do not leave this room, I will compel you to do so.

3. Feeling satisfied with his work, the Principal offered a permanent job.

4. The sun having risen, the fog disappeared.

5. You must run very fast to win the race.

Q7 - Change into Complex sentences.

1. India expects everyone to do his duty.

2. He rested in a chair near the wall.

3. This industry is not likely to flourish.

4. Going through the book, he came upon a fine story.

5. He entered the place too noiselessly to be heard.

Q8 – Identify the sentences (Simple, compound, complex, compound complex)

1. Down the lane, past the house, and into the field ran the runaway horse.

2. Alberta is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but it is also known for its oil reserves.

3. When it started raining, they got soaked.

4. Motorists must be careful when they drive, because moose are often on the road.

5. Compare margarine, which is an edible oil, with butter, which is made from milk.

6. During the locomotive era, Canada built a railway across the continent.

7. Mr. Jones has a lot of books, and he is well informed about current events.

8. Taxation without representation was a common complaint two hundred years ago.

9. Before I was born, my mother worked as a receptionist.

10. Don’t tell me you can’t find your backpack!

Q9 -In the following compound-complex sentences, underlining the principal clauses with a solid
underline and the subordinate clauses with a double underline

1. Go to the store and get some milk, as I must have your cake baked in time for the party.
2. Snowboarding looks like fun, but it requires a lot of practice which is boring or dangerous.
3. When you were renovating, did you hire contractors or did you do the work yourself?
4. She types better than I do, but she has not written me for several months.
5. The library book that I liked so much was overdue, and I paid the fine when I got some cash.
6. An old book is a new book until you have read it, and do not judge a book by its cover.
7. Mary and John like their teacher a lot, and they especially like her when she teaches art.
8. Although they used to be quite rare, wild turkeys are now common, and they are everywhere.
9. Because I went to a private school, I can diagram sentences and I must say I quite enjoy it.
10. Does Judith think she is a terrific dancer already, and is it true she plans to stop her lessons?
Q1 – Answers

1. Complex : I was glad to know that he had succeeded

2. Complex : He pleaded that he was ignorant of the law.
3. Complex : The report that he has failed has surprised us all.
4. Complex : A man who is dead tells no tales.
5. Complex : The boy who is wearing blue shirt is our Captain.
6. Complex : I still remember the joys which I experienced in my childhood.
7. Complex : He felt sorry when he found out his mistake
8. Complex : As he is rich, he can afford this expensive treatment.
9. Complex : He is so simple minded that he can not see through the game.
10. Complex : He is working day and night so that he may improve his prospects.

Q2 – Answers

1. Simple : I am responsible for my actions.

2. Simple : He wanted to know the reason for his dismissal.
3. Simple : All glittering things are not gold.
4. Simple : He can not forget the losses suffered by him.
5. Simple : You may do it at your pleasure.
6. Simple : He stayed at home on account of his illness.

Q3 answers

1. Compound : He took off his clothes and jumped into the river.
2. Compound : He gave me not only a useful advice but also a financial help.
3. Compound : The weather was very bad, still they succeeded in conquering Mt. Everest.
4. Compound : He had ever qualification for the post, but he was not sincere.
5. Compound : You must take rich diet, or you will not gain weight.
6. Compound : Don’t take another step, else your life will be at the peril.

Q4 answers

1. Complex : He worked hard so that he might win the prize

2. Complex : If you do not attend your classes regularly, you will fall short of attendance
3. Complex : Since I can not afford to buy many books, I usually study in the library.

Q5 answers

1. Compound
2. Complex
3. Simple
4. Simple
5. Compound
6. Compound complex
7. Complex
8. Compound complex
Q6 Answers

1. Ans. He was careless, so he could not win a scholarship.

2. Ans. Leave this room, or I will compel you to do so.
3. Ans. The Principal felt satisfied with his work and offered him a permanent job.
4. Ans. The sun rose and the fog disappeared.
5. Ans. You must run very fast, or you will not win the race.

Q7 Answers

1. Ans. India expects that everyone should do his duty.

2. Ans. He rested in a chair which was lying near the wall.
3. Ans. It is not like that this industry will flourish.
4. Ans. As he was going through the book, he came upon a fine story.
5. Ans. He entered the place so noiselessly that he could not be heard.

Q8 ANSWERS

1. Down the lane, past the house,and into the field ran the runaway horse. SIMPLE

2. Alberta is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but it is also known for its oil reserves. COMPOUND

3.When it started raining, they got soaked. COMPLEX

4. Motorists must be careful When they drive, because moose are often on the road. COMPLEX

5. Compare margarine, which is an edible oil, with butter, which is made from milk. COMPLEX

6. During the locomotive era, Canada built a railway across the continent. SIMPLE

7. Mr. Jones has a lot of books, and he is well informed about current events. COMPOUND

8. Taxation without representation was a common complaint two hundred years ago. SIMPLE

9. Before I was born, my mother worked as a receptionist. COMPLEX

10. Don’t tell me that you can’t find your backpack! COMPLEX

Q9 Answers -

1. Go to the store and get some milk,as I must have your cake baked in time for the party.

2. Snowboarding looks like fun,but it requires a lot of practice which is boring dangerous.

3. When you were renovating, did you hire contractors , or did you do the work yourself?

4. She types better than I do, but she has not written me for several months.

5. The library book that I liked so much was overdue, and I paid the fine when I got some cash.

6. An old book is a new book until you have read it, and do not judge a book by its cover.

7. Mary and John like their teacher a lot, and they especially like her when she teaches art.

8. Although they used to be quite rare, wild turkeys are now common, and they are everywhere.
9. Because I went to a private school, I can diagram sentences, and I must say that I quite enjoy it.

10. Does Judith think that she is a terrific dancer already, and is it true that she plans to stop her
lessons.