TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (Contd.)

TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES (Contd.)

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

79. A Simple sentence can be converted into a Compound one by enlarging a word or a

phrase into a Co-ordinate clause.

Simple. -- He must work very hard to make up for the lost time.

Compound. -- He must work very hard and make up for the lost time.

Simple. -- To his eternal disgrace, he betrayed his country.

Compound. -- He betrayed his country, and this was to his eternal disgrace.

Simple. -- Besides robbing the poor child, he also murdered her.

Compound. -- He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered her.

Simple. -- He must work very hard to win the first prize.

Compound. -- He must work very hard, or he will not win the first prize.

Simple. -- He must not attempt to escape, on pain of death.

Compound. -- He must not attempt to escape, or he will be put to death.

Simple. -- Notwithstanding his hard work, he did not succeed.

Compound. -- He worked hard, yet did not succeed.

Simple. -- Owing lo ill-luck, he met with a bad accident on the eve of his examination.

Compound. -- He was unlucky and therefore met with a bad accident on the eve of his

examination.

Simple. -- The teacher punished the boy for disobedience.

Compound. -- The boy was disobedient, and so the teacher punished him.

Exercise 71.

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

1. In this tower sat the poet gazing on the sea.

2. To everyone's surprise, the project completely failed.

3. Seeing the rain coming on, we took shelter under a tree.

4. Besides educating his nephew, he also set him up in business.

5. The fog being very dense, the steamer sailed at less than half

6. Raleigh, taking off his cloak politely, placed it in the muddy street.

7. Being occupied with important matters, he had no leisure to see us.

8. In spite of his popularity he cannot be called a great writer.

9. Rushing against Horatius, he smote with all his might.

10. With all his learning, he was far from being a pedant.

11. Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, eating his Christmas pie.

12. He must resign on pain of public dismissal.

13. Owing to drought the crop is short.

14. The men had not completed their work by sunset.

15. Notwithstanding several efforts, he failed.

16. By his pleasant manners he gained many friends.

17. In addition to pecuniary assistance he gave them much valuable advice.

18. The referee having whistled, the game was stopped.

19. On account of his negligence the company suffered heavy losses.

20. Running at top speed, he got out of breath.

21. Possessing all the advantages of education and wealth, he never made name.

22. Taking pity on the mouse, the magician turned it into a cat.

23. Being dissatisfied, he resigned his position.

24. Throwing off his coat, he plunged into sea.

Exercise 72.

Convert the following Simple sentences to Compound sentences:-

1. Hearing their father's footsteps, the boys ran away.

2. With a great effort he lifted the box.

3. The man, being very hungry, ate too much.

4. In spite of his great strength he was overcome.

5. Against the wishes of his family he left school.

6. He was universally respected on account of his virtue.

7. His friend having helped him, he is prospering.

8. Being a cripple, he cannot ride a horse.

9. The rain having washed away the embankment, the train was wrecked.

10. Finding himself in difficulty, he went to his teacher for help.

11. My friend being now in Mumbai, I shall go there to meet him.

12. In the event of such a thing happening, I should take long leave.

13. They are forbidden to enter the sacred place on pain of death.

14. To make certain of getting a place you must apply early.

15. He intends to try again notwithstanding his repeated failures.

16. In spite of all my advice he has done this foolish thing.

17. By reason of his great ability he has been able to win a high position.

18. Through no fault of his own he has become very poor.

19. Knowing no better, he used very inaccurate language.

20. His swords having broken, he was left defenceless.

21. He was rejected owing to ill-health.

22. I do not like him on account of his pride and boastfulness.

23. To avoid punishment he ran away.

24. In his ignorance he followed the wrong course.

25. Having made no provision for old age, he is very poor.

26. Out of a desire for revenge he agreed to this.

27. To add to their troubles, a tyre burst on the way.