Conversion of Compound (Double) sentences to Simple sentences

2. Conversion of Compound (Double) sentences to Simple sentences

80. The following examples illustrate the chief ways of converting Compound Sentences

to Simple Sentences.

Compound. -- He finished his exercise and put away his books.

Simple. -- Having finished his exercise, he put away his books.

Compound. -- Not only did his father give him money, but his mother too.

Simple. -- Besides his father giving him money, his mother also did the same.

Compound. -- He was a mere boy but he offered to fight the giant.

Simple. -- In spite of his being a, mere boy, he offered to fight the giant.

Compound. -- He must not be late, or he will be punished.

Simple. -- In the event of his being late, he will be punished.

Compound. -- You must either pay the bill at once or return the goods.

Simple. -- Failing prompt payment, the goods must be returned by you.

Compound. The men endured all the horrors of the campaign and not one of them

complained at all.

Simple. The men endured all the horrors of the campaign without one of them making

any complaint.

Compound. -- We must eat, or we cannot live.

Simple. -- We must eat to live.

Exercise 73.

Rewrite the following Compound (Double) sentences as Simple ones:-

1. They were poor, and often suffered great hardship.

2. He overslept himself, and so he missed the train.

3. The prince slew his brother and became king in his place.

4. This coat cannot be mine, for it is too big.

5. This general fought bravely, the king therefore made him commander-in-chief.

6. The camel pushed his head into the tent and asked to be allowed to warm his nose.

7. As a boy he had never been at school, and therefore he had no opportunity of learning

to read or write.

8. This must not occur again, or you will be dismissed.

9. He granted the request, for he was unwilling to disappoint his friend.

10. They took every precaution ; still they ran aground.

11. He is rich, yet he is not contented.

12. Make haste, or else you will be late.

13. The steamer went down, yet the crew were saved.

14. The piper advanced, and the children followed.

15. The horse reared and the rider was thrown.

16. Walk quickly, else you will not overtake him.

17. I called him, but he gave me no answer.

18. Either he is drowned or some passing ship has saved him.

19. He must have done his duty, for he is a conscientious man.

20. He tried hard, but he did not succeed.

21. He tried again and again, but he did not succeed.

22. We decided not to go any further that day and put up at the nearest hotel.

23. Either you must help me or I must try to carry out my task alone.

24. His partner died, and this added to his difficulties.

25. He was horrified for he saw blood stains on the floor and no sign of his child.

26. Not only men, but women and children were put to death.

27. Everybody else went down to meet the train, but I did not.

28. He is a well-read man, but in matters of business he is a fool.

29. Work at least six hours a day, or you cannot make sure of success.

30. He is very poor, but he does not complain.

31. He neither returned the goods nor paid the bill.

Exercise 74.

Convert the following Compound (Double) sentences to Simple sentences:-

1. My friend arrived and we went for a walk.

2. The servant brought the lamp and I began my homework.

3. The ink had dried up and I could not write.

4. I have a lot of work and must do it now.

5. We must hurry and we shall escape the rain.

6. He has an unpleasant duty and must perform it.

7. He not only pitied him but relieved him.

8. He did this and so offended his master.

9. He had read the book carefully and could tell the story in his own words.

10. His object became known and everybody tried to help him.

11. He found a rupee, and was delighted at his good luck.

12. Rama has hurt his ankle and will not be able to play to-day.

13. Be good and you will be happy.

14. He did not like the work and he began it unwillingly.

15. I ordered him to halt, but he took no notice.

16. He is a good steady worker, only he is rather slow.

17. I continually invited him to visit me, but he never came.

18. He served out his sentence in goal and was released.

19. He worked exceedingly hard at school, for he was a good obedient boy.

20. The dacoits stopped to divide the booty and the police overtook them.

21. He practised daily and so became an expert player.

22. Your attempt can hardly be called successful: for it has had no good results.

23. The President came into the hall and everyone rose from his seat.

24. He escaped several times but was finally caught.

25. The horse fell heavily and his rider came down with him.

26. He found himself getting weaker and weaker; so he consulted a doctor.

27. The plague broke out in the city and the people moved out into the jungle.

28. I had no money with me, and I could not give (he beggar anything.