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Sentence transformation refers to changing the structure of a sentence while keeping its meaning intact. It includes various types of sentences such as assertive, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory, along with rules for transforming between simple, compound, and complex sentences. The document provides specific examples and rules for transforming sentences from one type to another.

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Simple Complex

Sentence transformation refers to changing the structure of a sentence while keeping its meaning intact. It includes various types of sentences such as assertive, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory, along with rules for transforming between simple, compound, and complex sentences. The document provides specific examples and rules for transforming sentences from one type to another.

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Topic: Transformation of Sentences

What is Sentence Transformation?

Sentence transformation involves changing the form or structure of a sentence without


altering its meaning.

Types of Sentences

1. Assertive
o Affirmative: A positive statement.
Example: She is reading a book.
o Negative: A statement that denies something.
Example: She is not reading a book.
2. Interrogative
o Sentences that ask questions.
Example: Is she reading a book?
3. Imperative
o Sentences that express a command, request, or advice.
Example: Read the book.
4. Exclamatory
o Sentences that express strong feelings or emotions.
Example: What a beautiful book it is!
5. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
o Simple: Contains one subject and one predicate.
Example: She reads books.
o Compound: Combines two independent clauses using coordinating
conjunctions.
Example: She reads books, and she writes stories.
o Complex: Contains one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
Example: She reads books that inspire her.

Transformation Rules and Examples

1. Negative to Affirmative

 Rule: Remove the negative word and use a positive expression.


 Example:
o Negative: She does not like junk food.
o Affirmative: She dislikes junk food.

2. Exclamatory to Assertive

 Rule: Replace the exclamation with an appropriate assertive structure.


 Example:
o Exclamatory: What a beautiful day it is!
o Assertive: It is a very beautiful day.

3. Imperative to Assertive

 Rule: Add "you should," "you must," or similar expressions.


 Example:
o Imperative: Close the door.
o Assertive: You should close the door.

4. Simple to Complex

1. Use words like "that," "who," "which," or "when" to expand the sentence.
o Example:
Simple: She confessed her guilt.
Complex: She confessed that she was guilty.

1. Replace expressions like "to succeed" with "so that" or "in order that."
o Example:
Simple: She works hard to succeed.
Complex: She works hard so that she may succeed.
2. Add reasons or time relationships with words like "because," "since," or "when."
o Example:
Simple: She came early to help.
Complex: She came early because she wanted to help.

Simple to Compound

1. Break into two connected ideas using "and," "but," "or," or "so."
o Example:
Simple: She ran to catch the train.
Compound: She ran to the station, so she could catch the train.
2. Separate actions into two parts connected by "and."
o Example:
Simple: She danced with joy.
Compound: She heard the news, and she danced with joy.
3. Show contrast using "but" or "yet."
o Example:
Simple: Despite being tired, he worked.
Compound: He was tired, but he worked.
Compound to Simple

1. Combine two ideas into one using infinitives or phrases.


o Example:
Compound: He worked hard, and he succeeded.
Simple: He worked hard to succeed.
2. Use prepositions or participles to join ideas.
o Example:
Compound: She opened the door, and she let him in.
Simple: Opening the door, she let him in.

Compound to Complex

1. Replace conjunctions like "and," "but," or "so" with relative words like "because,"
"since," or "that."
o Example:
Compound: He was tired, but he continued working.
Complex: Although he was tired, he continued working.
2. Use subordinators to show cause, contrast, or time.
o Example:
Compound: She missed the train, so she was late.
Complex: Because she missed the train, she was late.
Complex to Simple

1. Remove subordinate clauses and replace them with phrases or concise expressions.
o Example:
Complex: He said that he was sorry.
Simple: He apologized.
2. Simplify relationships by using prepositions or participles.
o Example:
Complex: When she heard the news, she cried.
Simple: Hearing the news, she cried.

Complex to Compound

1. Break subordinate clauses into independent clauses joined by "and," "but," or "so."
o Example:
Complex: Although he was tired, he continued working.
Compound: He was tired, but he continued working.
2. Show results or reasons with coordinating conjunctions.
o Example:
Complex: Because she missed the train, she was late.
Compound: She missed the train, so she was late.

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