Sentence transformation exercise

Sentence transformation exerciseConvert the following complex sentences to compound sentences.. Hint To convert a complex sentence into a compound sentence, you have to remove all subord

Sentence transformation exercise

Convert the following complex sentences to compound sentences

Hint

To convert a complex sentence into a compound sentence, you have to remove all subordinating conjunctions

and replace them with coordinating conjunctions The most common coordinating conjunctions are: and, but, or,

nor, yet, for, so

1 When I ask a polite question, I expect a polite reply

2 He went to work though he was ill

3 I advise you to make another attempt although you may not succeed

4 I explained everything in detail so that you may understand

5 He gave up because there was no point in arguing

6 As he was not there, we went without him

7 I know you are hiding something in your left hand

8 I will come when I am in better health

9 I would have killed the snake if I had seen it

10 You may go after you have finished your work

Answers

1 I ask a polite question and I expect a polite reply.

2 He was ill but he went to work.

3 You may not succeed yet I advise you to make another attempt.

4 You should understand, so I explained everything in detail.

5 There was no point in arguing and hence he gave up.

6 He was not there, so we went without him.

7 You are hiding something in your left hand and I know it.

8 I must be in better health and then I will come.

9 I didn’t see the snake and therefore I didn’t kill it.

10 Finish your work and then you may go.

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