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.
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