Exercise 1 Turn the following sentences into Simple Sentences

 

 

Arcadia - Part II English - II Year UG - IV Semester

SIMPLE, COMPOUND AND COMPLEX SENTENCES

Exercise 1

 

Turn the following sentences into Simple Sentences

1. Although they played well, they did not win.  

Ans: Despite their playing well they did not win.

 

2. After I had read the newspaper, I went for a walk.  

Ans: Having read the newspaper, I went for a walk.

 

3. If she dances well, she will win.  

In the event of her dancing well she will win.

 

4. "Don't shout," the teacher said to the children.  

Ans: The teacher ordered the children not to shout.

 

5. Even though they were intelligent, they failed.  

Ans: In spite of their intelligence they failed.

 

6. Unless he takes rest, he can't drive.  

Ans: Unless he takes rest, he can't drive.

 

7. I told my friends that my brother was interested in swimming.  

Ans: I told my friends about my interest in swimming.

 

8.  I have got a magazine which I want to read.  

Ans:I want to read a magazine I got.

 

9. As Mala sang melodiously, she was selected. 

Ans:  Mala was selected for her melodious singing.

 

10. He is so dull that he can't pass.  

Ans: He is too dull to pass.

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