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Rewrite as Compound Sentence

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Prafulla Mahure
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Here’s a guide to help students rewrite and join sentences as compound sentences:

Guide to Rewrite or Join Sentences as Compound Sentences



What is a Compound Sentence ?


A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Independent Clause: A sentence that can stand alone and has a subject and a verb.

Coordinating Conjunctions: Use FANBOYS to remember them:

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So



Example:

Simple Sentences: I like tea. I like coffee.

Compound Sentence: I like tea, and I like coffee.

Identify the Two Independent Clauses

Look at the sentences provided. Identify the two parts (clauses) that can stand alone.

Example:

She wanted to go to the park. It started raining heavily.

Clause 1: She wanted to go to the park.

Clause 2: It started raining heavily.

Choose the Right Coordinating Conjunction

The conjunction depends on the relationship between the clauses:

1. Addition (and): Adds more information.

Example: She is kind, and she is helpful.

2. Contrast (but, yet): Shows an opposite idea.

Example: He wanted to stay, but he had to leave.

3. Cause and Effect (so): Shows a result.

Example: It was late, so we went home.

4. Choice (or, nor): Shows options or alternatives.

Example: You can read a book, or you can watch a movie.

5. Reason (for): Explains why.

Example: She apologized, for she had made a mistake.


Practice Joining Sentences

Here’s how to approach exercises:

1. Understand the Relationship

Read the sentences carefully to determine the connection (e.g., addition, contrast, result).

2. Insert a Conjunction

Use the appropriate conjunction to join the two clauses.

3. Check the Final Sentence

Make sure the new sentence has two independent clauses and makes sense.

Example in Action

Original Sentences:
The road was slippery. We managed to reach home safely.

Step 1: Identify the clauses.

Clause 1: The road was slippery.

Clause 2: We managed to reach home safely.


Step 2: Choose the conjunction.

There’s a contrast between the slippery road and reaching home safely. Use yet or but.


Step 3: Add the conjunction.

The road was slippery, yet we managed to reach home safely.

Here’s an exercise for rewriting sentences as compound sentences and joining sentences:



Part 1: Rewrite as Compound Sentences



Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences as compound sentences by using appropriate coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor).

1. She wanted to go to the park. It started raining heavily.
2. He studied hard for the exam. He didn’t perform well.
3. I will call you tomorrow. I will send you an email tonight.
4. The team worked very hard. They lost the match.
5. You must submit the assignment. You will face penalties otherwise.


Part 2: Join the Sentences

Instructions: Combine each pair of sentences into a single compound sentence.

1. She loves painting. She doesn’t have time for it these days.
2. The shop was closed. We went to another store to buy groceries.
3. He enjoys hiking. His brother prefers cycling.
4. The road was slippery. We managed to reach home safely.
5. They could watch a movie. They could go out for dinner.

Answer Key (Sample Answers)

Part 1: Rewrite as Compound Sentences

1. She wanted to go to the park, but it started raining heavily.
2. He studied hard for the exam, yet he didn’t perform well.
3. I will call you tomorrow, or I will send you an email tonight.
4. The team worked very hard, but they lost the match.
5. You must submit the assignment, or you will face penalties.



Part 2: Join the Sentences

1. She loves painting, but she doesn’t have time for it these days.
2. The shop was closed, so we went to another store to buy groceries.
3. He enjoys hiking, but his brother prefers cycling.
4. The road was slippery, yet we managed to reach home safely.
5. They could watch a movie, or they could go out for dinner.

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Rewrite as Simple Sentence

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Prafulla Mahure
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Here is an exercise with rules for converting compound and complex sentences into simple sentences, followed by practice examples:

Rewrite as Simple Sentence



Rules for Conversion

From Compound Sentences:

1. Identify the conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, so).
2. Combine the clauses by reducing one clause into a phrase (e.g., participial, gerund, or prepositional).
3. Eliminate the conjunction to form a single sentence.

Example:

Compound: She worked hard, and she succeeded.

Simple: By working hard, she succeeded.


Simple Sentence From Complex Sentences:

1. Identify the subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, when, if, since, while).
2. Reduce the subordinate clause to a phrase (e.g., infinitive, participial, or prepositional).
3. Combine the main and subordinate clauses to form a single sentence.

Example:

Complex: He left the office because he was tired.
Simple Sentence: He left the office due to his tiredness.

Rewrite as Simple Sentence


Convert the following sentences into simple sentences:

1. She was ill, but she attended the meeting.
2. They started early, so they reached on time.
3. As he was late, he missed the train.
4. The teacher scolded him because he didn’t complete the homework.
5. You can take a taxi, or you can walk to the station.
6. When the match ended, the players shook hands.
7. He studied hard, yet he failed the exam.
8. Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
9. He apologized because he was at fault.
10. I will help you if you ask me politely.



Answers (for reference):

1. Despite being ill, she attended the meeting.
2. Starting early, they reached on time.
3. Being late, he missed the train.
4. The teacher scolded him for not completing the homework.
5. You can take a taxi or walk to the station.
6. At the end of the match, the players shook hands.
7. Despite studying hard, he failed the exam.
8. Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
9. He apologized for his fault.
10. To get my help, you must ask me politely.

Appreciation of all Poems Class 12

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Prafulla Mahure
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You will find Appreciation of all Poems Class 12 at one place here. Read each one twice, try to remember what you read, read again to find what you missed. Repeat the action for each poem.

प्रत्येकाला दोनदा वाचा, आपण काय वाचले ते लक्षात ठेवण्याचा प्रयत्न करा, आपण काय विसरलो ते शोधण्यासाठी पुन्हा वाचा. प्रत्येक कवितेसाठी ही क्रिया पुन्हा करा.

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1. Indian Weavers by Sarojini Naidu

About Poet: Sarojini Naidu, also known as the Nightingale of India, was a celebrated poet and a freedom fighter. Her works often reflect Indian culture, tradition, and life.

About Poem: This poem describes the different stages of human life through the work of Indian weavers.

Theme: The cycle of life — birth, youth, and death — is symbolized by the weavers’ creation of garments.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Lyric poem.

Poetic devices: Metaphor (stages of life represented by cloth), Symbolism (blue, purple, white colors), Alliteration, Repetition.

Language: Simple, musical, and vivid with colorful imagery.

Message/Values: The poem highlights the beauty of life’s stages while conveying the significance of art and labor.

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2. Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman

About Poet: Walt Whitman, a 19th-century American poet, is known for his free verse poetry and themes of democracy, nature, and individuality.

About Poem: This poem celebrates freedom, the joy of journeying, and the opportunities life offers.

Theme: Life is a journey, and the open road symbolizes freedom, possibilities, and self-discovery.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Free verse.

Poetic devices: Metaphor (road as life’s journey), Symbolism (freedom and opportunity), Repetition.

Language: Optimistic and conversational, with vivid and inspiring imagery.

Message/Values: The poem encourages self-reliance, adventure, and embracing life’s journey with a free spirit.

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3. The Inchcape Rock by Robert Southey

About Poet: Robert Southey was an English Romantic poet and Poet Laureate, known for his narrative poems.

About Poem: A ballad that tells the story of a pirate who removes a warning bell, only to perish on the same rock.

Theme: Evil deeds lead to self-destruction; poetic justice prevails.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Narrative ballad.

Poetic devices: Symbolism (Inchcape Rock as danger), Alliteration, Imagery, Rhyme scheme (abab).

Language: Simple and rhythmic with vivid imagery and moral undertones.

Message/Values: The poem conveys that selfishness and wicked acts ultimately lead to one’s downfall.

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4. Have You Earned Your Tomorrow by Edgar Guest

About Poet: Edgar Guest was known as the People’s Poet for his uplifting and moralistic poetry.

About Poem: The poem is a reflective call to evaluate one’s actions and contributions.

Theme: Self-assessment and moral responsibility — living a life that impacts others positively.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Reflective and moralistic poem.

Poetic devices: Rhetorical questions, Repetition, Alliteration.

Language: Simple, conversational, and thought-provoking.

Message/Values: The poem inspires kindness, self-reflection, and the importance of contributing positively to the world.

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5. Father Returning Home by Dilip Chitre

About Poet: Dilip Chitre was a renowned Indian poet, critic, and translator, often focusing on urban alienation.

About Poem: The poem reflects the loneliness of a father in a modern urban setup.

Theme: Alienation, emotional disconnect, and the struggles of urban life.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Free verse.

Poetic devices: Imagery (describing the father’s journey), Simile, Symbolism (rain, train).

Language: Stark, minimalistic, and reflective.

Message/Values: The poem emphasizes the isolation of individuals in modern society and the emotional void in relationships.

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6. She Walks in Beauty by George Byron

About Poet: Lord Byron, a leading Romantic poet, was known for his lyrical poetry celebrating beauty, love, and nature.

About Poem: The poem is an ode to a woman’s inner and outer beauty.

Theme: The harmonious combination of physical beauty and inner purity.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Lyrical poem.

Poetic devices: Simile (beauty compared to the night), Contrast (light and dark), Alliteration, Imagery.

Language: Romantic, elegant, and musical.

Message/Values: True beauty lies in the harmony between inner goodness and physical appearance.

7. Money by William H. Davies

About Poet: William H. Davies was a Welsh poet known for his poems that critique materialism and modern life.

About Poem: The poem discusses how wealth changes relationships and happiness.

Theme: The limitations of wealth and the simple joys of life.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Reflective poem.

Poetic devices: Contrast, Symbolism (money), Irony, Repetition.

Language: Simple and straightforward with a conversational tone.

Message/Values: True happiness comes from meaningful relationships and experiences, not material wealth.

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8. Small Towns and Rivers by Mamang Dai

About Poet: Mamang Dai is a poet and journalist from Arunachal Pradesh whose works explore nature, identity, and culture.

About Poem: The poem celebrates the beauty of small towns and rivers, emphasizing their cultural and emotional significance.

Theme: Connection between humans and nature, memories, and the passage of time.

Type of Poem/Poetic Devices:

Free verse.

Poetic devices: Symbolism (rivers as timeless continuity), Imagery, Personification.

Language: Nostalgic, serene, and reflective with vivid descriptions.

Message/Values: The poem reminds readers of the deep bond between people, nature, and cultural heritage, urging us to preserve these connections.

A trick to remember poems and their poets with key words:



1. Walt Whitman takes a journey and sings on the Open Road (Song of the Open Road), celebrating freedom and opportunity under the open sky.


2. Sarojini Naidu weaves magic through her poem Indian Weavers, capturing the three stages of life: birth, youth, and death.


3. Robert Southey anchors the tale of The Inchcape Rock, highlighting the pride and downfall of a pirate who tampered with the warning bell.


4. Edgar Guest questions, “Have You Earned Your Tomorrow?”, inspiring thoughts on kindness, purpose, and living for others.


5. Dilip Chitre writes about his father Returning Home (Father Returning Home), depicting loneliness, alienation, and the struggles of aging.


6. William H. Davies reflects on the troubles of too much Money, emphasizing how greed and wealth steal joy and simplicity from life.


7. George Gordon Byron praises his beloved who Walks in Beauty (She Walks in Beauty), comparing her to starry nights, harmony, and graceful perfection.


8. Mamang Dai beautifully describes Small Towns and Rivers, celebrating nature, culture, and the passage of time in her homeland.




Do as directed – Grade 9 to 12

By
Prafulla Mahure
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5

English Grammar Test

Grade Level: 9-12
Marks: 30
Time Allowed: 60 minutes


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Instructions:

Read each question carefully.

Write your answers in the space provided.

Each question carries 1 mark unless otherwise stated.



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Section A: Active and Passive Voice (3 Marks)

1. Convert the following sentence into passive voice:
“The chef prepared a delicious meal.”


2. Rewrite the following sentence in active voice:
“The problem was solved by the students.”


3. Transform into active voice:
“The house will be painted by the workers next week.”

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Section B: Degrees of Comparison (3 Marks)

4. Change the sentence into the comparative degree:
“This is the most expensive car in the showroom.”


5. Rewrite the sentence in the positive degree:
“This dress is prettier than that one.”


6. Change the following sentence to the superlative degree:
“This mountain is higher than all the others in the range.”

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Section C: Sentence Transformation (4 Marks)

7. Transform the following exclamatory sentence into a statement:
“What an amazing story it is!”


8. Frame a WH-question for the underlined part:
“She lives in New York.”


9. Rewrite the sentence using unless:
“If you do not study, you will fail the test.”


10. Rewrite the sentence using if…not:
“Unless you hurry, you will miss the train.”

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Section D: Sentence Joining (5 Marks)

11. Combine the sentences using not only…but also:
“She is intelligent. She is hardworking.”


12. Join the sentences using as well as:
“He sings beautifully. He plays the guitar.”


13. Combine the sentences using neither…nor:
“She does not like tea. She does not like coffee.”


14. Combine the sentences using used to:
“He lived in Paris. He painted every day.”


15. Combine the sentences using would:
“She always wrote letters. She always called her friends on Sundays.”
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Section E: Reported Speech (4 Marks)

16. Change the following into reported speech:
He said, “I can finish the work by tomorrow.”


17. Rewrite in direct speech:
She told me that she had completed her assignment.


18. Transform into indirect speech:
He asked, “Did you finish your homework?”


19. Rewrite the following in direct speech:
They said that they would attend the meeting.
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Section F: Gerunds, Infinitives, and Modals (4 Marks)

20. Identify whether the underlined word is a gerund or an infinitive:
“She decided to travel during her vacation.”


21. Fill in the blank with the correct infinitive:
“He promised ______ (to help / helping) me with my work.”


22. Choose the correct modal auxiliary:
“You ______ call her to confirm the appointment.”
A. should
B. might
C. could


23. Fill in the blank with a modal expressing necessity:
“You ______ complete this project by Monday.”

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Section G: Mixed Sentence Transformation (7 Marks)

24. Rewrite the sentence in its affirmative form:
“He does not enjoy watching horror movies.”


25. Change the sentence into a negative sentence:
“Everyone agreed to the proposal.”


26. Frame a WH-question for the underlined part:
“They are meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow.”


27. Transform into a passive voice sentence:
“She wrote an excellent essay on climate change.”


28. Rewrite the sentence using not only…but also:
“He is a good writer. He is an excellent speaker.”


29. Rewrite using as well as:
“She is talented. She is humble.”


30. Join the sentences using would:
“He often visited his grandmother. He brought her flowers every time.”



Click here for ↪️Answer Key:

To be provided upon request.

Practice English During Diwali Vacation

By
Prafulla Mahure
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3

How to Practice English During a 10-Day Diwali Vacation

The Diwali vacation is a time for celebration, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a great opportunity to sharpen your English skills, even in the midst of festivities. Here’s how you can make the most of your 10-day break while enjoying the festival of lights.

1. Set Achievable Goals ध्येय ठरवा

Before you dive into practice, decide what you want to focus on. Do you want to improve your vocabulary, speaking, reading, or writing? Setting clear, achievable goals will help you stay motivated and make the most of your time.

Example Goals:

1. Learn 10 new words every day related to Diwali.

2. Practice speaking English for 30 minutes a day with a friend or family member.

3. Write a short virtual message or blog each day about your Diwali experiences.

2. Use Diwali-Related Content

Incorporate Diwali themes into your English learning. This will keep the practice relevant and interesting.

Vocabulary Building: Learn words related to the festival like “celebration,” “tradition,” “festival,” “lantern,” or “fireworks.” You can also explore more advanced words like “auspicious,” “illumination,” or “festivity.”

Reading Practice: Read articles, blogs, or short stories about Diwali in English. This will expose you to how the festival is described in different contexts, and help you understand the usage of words and grammar in a real-life context.

Listening Practice: Watch YouTube videos, podcasts, or documentaries about Diwali in English. You’ll improve your listening skills and pronunciation by listening to native speakers.

3. Engage in Conversations संवाद साधा

Diwali often brings together family and friends. Why not use this opportunity to practice speaking English? Even if it’s just a few minutes, try to hold conversations with family members or friends in English. You can talk about:

How you plan to celebrate Diwali.

Diwali memories from past years.

Your thoughts on the significance of the festival.

If you feel hesitant, start small. Greet people in English or use simple phrases like “Happy Diwali” and gradually build on that.

4. Write About Your Experiences

Writing is a great way to improve your English, and Diwali offers many moments worth writing about. You can write:

A diary entry each day of your vacation.

A short essay about what Diwali means to you.

A blog post about your favourite Diwali tradition.

Prepare an imaginary group discussion.

Send an email to your friend.

You don’t need to write long essays—just a few sentences every day will help you improve your grammar, sentence structure, and overall writing ability.

5. Watch Diwali-Themed Movies in English

Watching movies is a relaxing way to practice English. During your vacation, pick a few Diwali-themed or festival-related movies available in English or with English subtitles. Pay attention to how characters use different words, phrases, and idiomatic expressions.

6. Play Word Games with Family

Make learning fun by playing word games like Scrabble, Pictionary, or Charades with your family and friends. These games will challenge your vocabulary and encourage you to think in English, all while keeping the festive spirit alive.

7. Read story books

Spend 10 minutes a day on reading story books.

8. Practice Pronunciation

Take a few minutes each day to practice your pronunciation. Focus on tricky words you’ve encountered during your reading or listening exercises. You can use online resources, pronunciation videos, dictionary entry.

9. Celebrate Diwali Virtually with English-Speaking Friends

If you have friends or relatives who speak English, connect with them over video calls during Diwali. Share your Diwali experiences and listen to theirs. It’s a great way to practice conversational English in a real-life setting.

10. Reflect on Your Progress

At the end of your 10-day vacation, take some time to reflect on what you’ve achieved. Did you learn new vocabulary? Did you improve your speaking or writing skills? Use this reflection to set future learning goals and celebrate the progress you’ve made during the vacation.

Conclusion

The Diwali vacation doesn’t have to be a break from learning. With a little planning and creativity, you can continue improving your English while enjoying the festivities. Whether it’s through conversation, reading, writing, or using apps, every bit of practice counts. So, light up your English skills this Diwali and make your 10-day vacation both fun and productive!

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