May 28, 2022
Babji Shaik
Simple Complex Compound Sentences
Simple sentence
Rule - 1
A
simple sentence consists of a main clause with one subject and a predicate.
For example
Ramu went
to the market to buy fruits.
Subject Predicate
("Ramu" is subject, "went to the market to buy fruits" is predicate.)
Junaid is
a good boy.
Subject Predicate
("Junaid" is subject, "is a good boy" is
predicate.)
Rule - 2
A
simple sentence consists of a main clause and a phrase. The phrases are like "in spite of, in case of, because of, despite"
etc.,
For example
In spite of hard working, my sister did not get a good job.
Phrase Main
Clause
On account of holiday,
I went to Vijayawada.
Phrase Main
Clause
Complex Sentence
A
complex sentence consists of one main clause and one or more subordinate
clauses joined by subordinate conjunctions. (though,
although, since, as, when, after, no sooner, because etc.,)
For example
Though he is poor, he
is honest.
Sub-ordinate Clause Main
Clause
Since I got fever, I
was absent to school.
Sub-ordinate Clause Main
Clause
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Compound Sentence
A
compound sentence consists of two or more than two main clauses joined by the
coordinate conjunctions. (and, but, yet, still, so, or, therefore, or else
etc.,)
For example
I worked hard and
I got good
marks.
Main clause Sub-ordinate Main Clause
Conjunction
My sister did well but
she did not
get a good job.
Main clause Sub-ordinate Main Clause
Conjunction
Rule - 1
1. Combine the Sentences with In spite of, Despite, In spite of that,
Though, Although, But, Yet, Still
|
Simple Complex Compound In spite of/Despite Though/Although but, yet, still |
For example
In spite of his wealth, he is unhappy. (Simple)
He
is wealthy, but he is unhappy. (Complex)
Though he is wealthy, he is unhappy. (Compound)
Despite having a headache, he had a great birthday. (Simple)
Although he had a headache, he had a great birthday. (Complex)
He
had a headache yet he had a great birthday. (Compound)
|
Simple Complex Compound Despite / In spite of + the fact
(that) + clause Though/Although but, yet, still |
For Example
Despite/In spite of the fact that I was sick, I worked hard. (simple)
Although I was sick, I worked hard. (Complex)
I
was sick but I worked hard. (Compound)
Note: Despite and in spite of have the same meaning, (but we do
not use ‘in’ or ‘of’ with despite).
Combine the Sentences with In spite of, Despite, In spite of
that, Though, Although, But, Yet, Still
1.
Nick has no arms and legs. But he can do so many things. (Although)
Ans:
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2.
I called him. He gave me no answer. (Although)
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3.
Abel was over seventy. He was Vigrous and well coloured. (Although)
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4.
He worked hard. He did not succeed. (In spite of)
Ans:
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5.
He made several efforts. But he failed. (In spite of)
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6.
The housewife had a good bath and supper. But she could not sleep. (In spite
of)
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7.
He is poor. But he is honest. (Though)
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8.
He missed the bus. He managed to reach his destination. (Although)
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9.
She worked a lot. She did not get the medical seat. (Although)
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4.
My room is small. But it is very comfortable. (Yet)
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10.
It was raining. But the football team continued their training session.
(In
spite of the fact that)
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11.
The reviews were very bad. The film was still a box office success. (In spite of)
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12.
He had some disadvantages. But he possessed great innate wisdom and a true
generosity of spirit. (In spite of)
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Rule - 2
Combine the Sentences with Because of / As / Since / Because / and so /
so / therefore
|
Simple Complex Compound Because of
As / Since / Because
and so / so / therefore |
For example
Because
of his illness, he could not join the meeting. (Simple)
Since
he was ill, he could not join the meeting. (Complex)
He
was ill, so he could not join the meeting. (Compound)
Combine the Sentences with Because of / As / Since / Because /
and so / so / therefore
1.
He had some urgent work. he did not attend the party. (As)
Ans:
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2.
The price of gold is very high. Most of the women want to buy one-gram gold.
(As)
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3.
Government banned the usage of plastic carry bags. Plastic leads to
environmental pollution. (Because)
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4.
The old man wants to marry. He is neglected by his daughters. (Because)
Ans:
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5.
the climate is very cool in winter. All people wear woolen clothe. (As)
Ans:
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6.
The pollution is increasing day by day. We have to grow plants more in number.
(Since)
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7.
Most of the villagers were busy in the fields. I didn't find anyone to carry my
luggage. (As)
Ans:
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8.
Savitri was nervous on the sets. She was given a small role of less import. (Since)
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9.
Most of the parents are very much interested in English. So, English medium is
introduced in schools by the Government. (Since)
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10.
Srivastav is a Pilgrim. He visits holy places every year. (As)
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12.
He was ill. He could not go to school. (Because)
Ans:
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13.
He worked hard. He secured good marks. (As)
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14.
Nick's father was a computer programmer. He taught Nick how to type. (Since)
Ans:
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15.
He is a salaried person. He can't afford the expenses of his son at IIT. (As)
Ans:
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16.
Victoria is so glad. Her grandpa is not dead. (Because)
Ans:
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17.
Mr. Abel did not wake up. So, the slaters thought that he was dead. (Since)
Ans:
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18.
He was late. He missed the school bus. (As)
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19.
People use millets. They are beneficial to health in many ways. (As)
Ans:
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Neither--nor, Either--or Exercises
Subject and Predicate Exercises
Active and Passive Voice Exercises
Rule – 3
Combine the Sentences with Too-to / so – that - not / very -therefore /
so
|
Simple Complex Compound Too-to so-that – cannot / could not very – therefore / so |
For example
He
is too weak to walk. (Simple)
He
is so weak that he cannot walk. (Complex)
He
is very weak therefore he cannot walk. (Compound)
Note: If the verb is in V1, we have to use
cannot, if the verb is in V2 we have to use could not
Combine the Sentences with Too-to / so – that - not / very
-therefore / so
1.
The place was very noisy. they couldn’t hear anything properly. (Too-to)
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2.
Mohan earns very little. Mohan cannot keep his family in comfort. (Too-to)
Ans:
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3.
Radha knows him very well. Radha doesn’t like him. (Too-to)
Ans:
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4.
Latha was very anxious about her husband. Latha could not think about anything
else. (Too-to)
Ans:
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5.
He is very poor. He cannot send his children to school. (Too-to)
Ans:
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6.
The puzzle was very difficult. I could not solve it. (so – that – not)
Ans:
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7.
She is very strong. You cannot beat her. (so – that – not)
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8.
The room is very small. It cannot accommodate everybody. (so – that – not)
Ans:
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9.
He is very stupid. He will not pass the test. (so – that – not)
Ans:
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10.
We arrived very late. We could not have dinner. (so – that – not)
Ans:
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Rule - 4
Combine the Sentences with Having+V3 / V1+ing / when / After / and
|
Simple Complex Compound Having+V3/ V1+ing
When / After and |
For example
Having
completed his work, he went to movie. (Simple)
After
he had completed his work, he went to movie. (Complex)
He
had completed his work and he went to movie. (Compound)
Combine the Sentences with Having+V3 / V1+ing / when / After /
and
1.
He saw the snake. He ran away. (When)
Ans:
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2.
She went to the exhibition. She bought nice handicrafts. (When)
Ans:
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3.
He completed his work. Then he returned home. (When)
Ans:
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4.
She helped me. I was in need. (When)
Ans:
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5.
I'll call you. My mother arrives home. (When)
Ans:
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6.
He saw the snake. He ran away. (After)
Ans:
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7.
She went to the exhibition. She bought nice handicrafts. (After)
Ans:
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8.
He completed his work. Then he returned home. (After)
Ans:
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9.
She helped me. I was in need. (After)
Ans:
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10.
I'll call you. My mother arrives home. (After)
Ans:
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11.
He saw the snake. He ran away. (and)
Ans:
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12.
She went to the exhibition. She bought nice handicrafts. (and)
Ans:
__________________________________________________________.
13.
He completed his work. Then he returned home. (and)
Ans:
__________________________________________________________.
14.
She helped me. I was in need. (and)
Ans:
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15.
I'll call you. My mother arrives home. (and)
Ans:
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Rule – 5
Combine the Sentences with in case of /
if / and
|
Simple Complex Compound In case of If
and |
For Example
In case of working hard, I will pass.
(Simple)
If I work hard, I will pass. (Complex)
I must work hard and I will pass. (Compound)
Combine the following sentences using "In case of".
1. He wants to pass the exam. He has to work
harder.
Ans:
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2. You may meet him. Then please ask him to
come over here.
Ans:
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3. They should work hard. Then they will get
good marks.
Ans:
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4. They have to invite her. She will come.
Ans:
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5. Obey the rules. Otherwise, you will be
punished.
Ans:
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Combine the following sentences using "if".
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1. He wants to pass the exam. He has to work
harder.
Ans:
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2. You may meet him. Then please ask him to
come over here.
Ans:
__________________________________________________________.
3. They should work hard. Then they will get
good marks.
Ans:
__________________________________________________________.
4. They have to invite her. She will come.
Ans:
__________________________________________________________.
5. Obey the rules. Otherwise, you will be
punished.
Ans:
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Rule – 6
Combine the Sentences with Besides/ In addition to /
not only …. but also
|
Simple Complex Compound Besides/ In addition to as well as not only …. but also |
For Example
Besides
playing cricket, Raju plays Chess. (Simple)
Raju
plays cricket as well as he plays chess.(Complex)
Raju
plays not only cricket but also chess. (Compound)
1.
Rani is regular to English class. She is also interested in the language. (Besides)
Ans:
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2.
Sravan is a musician. He is a singer too. (Besides)
Ans:
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3.
She teaches English. She teaches Biology also. (Besides)
Ans:
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4.
Rani is regular to English class. She is also interested in the language. (In
addition to)
Ans:
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5.
Sravan is a musician. He is a singer too. (In addition to)
Ans:
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6.
She teaches English. She teaches Biology also. (In addition to)
Ans:
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7.
Rani is regular to English class. She is also interested in the language. (not only -------- but also)
Ans:
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8.
Sravan is a musician. He is a singer too. (not only -------- but also)
Ans:
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9.
She teaches English. She teaches Biology also. (not only -------- but also)
Ans:
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