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Simple, Complex and Compound Sentences

The document explains the definitions and structures of simple, compound, and complex sentences, providing examples for each type. Simple sentences consist of a subject and predicate, compound sentences contain two or more main clauses, and complex sentences include a main clause and a subordinate clause. Additionally, the document includes exercises for combining sentences into compound and complex forms.

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Simple, Complex and Compound Sentences

The document explains the definitions and structures of simple, compound, and complex sentences, providing examples for each type. Simple sentences consist of a subject and predicate, compound sentences contain two or more main clauses, and complex sentences include a main clause and a subordinate clause. Additionally, the document includes exercises for combining sentences into compound and complex forms.

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SIMPLE, COMPLEX AND COMPOUND SENTENCES

1. A simple sentence is a short sentence consisting of a subject and a predicate.


In other words, it can be said that a simple sentence is one main clause. It can also
be a combination of a phrase and a clause.

Examples: a) The sun looks amazing today.

b) We are going to the park.

2. A compound sentence is a sentence that has more than one main clause. It
should have at least two main clauses and they can be combined using
a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive adverb.

Examples: a) Nithya is not keeping well, yet she decided to go to work.

b) She will come home or I will stay back at her place.

3. A complex sentence should have a main clause and a subordinate clause. The
two clauses can be combined using a subordinating conjunction or a correlative
conjunction.

Examples: a) I remember the day that we met very well.

b) If you are not ready with the song, it is better to let them know.

Exercise 1– Combine the Sentences to Form Compound Sentences


Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction or a
conjunctive adverb to form compound sentences.

1. My mother is sick. My mother is going to the doctor.

My mother is sick, so she is going to the doctor.

2. Jibin has gone to Hyderabad. Jibin has not found any jobs yet.

Jibin has gone to Hyderabad; but he has not found any jobs yet.
3. Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress. Nalini wore it anyway.

Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress; however, she wore it.

4. Jaffar called me yesterday. I was not able to attend his call.

Jaffar called me yesterday, but I was not able to attend his call.

5. Tina had to present the paper today. Nancy volunteered to do it.

Tina had to present the paper today; instead, Nancy volunteered to do it.

Exercise 2 – Combine the Sentences to Form Complex Sentences


Combine the following sentences by making use of a subordinating conjunction or a
correlative conjunction to form complex sentences.

1. You speak up. Nobody is going to know.

Unless you speak up, nobody is going to know.

2. You are the only friend. You taught me right from wrong.

You are the only friend who taught me right from wrong.

3. I was not happy. I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.

Though I was not happy, I went to the reception for the sake of my friend.

4. You do not finish it. You will have to face the consequences.

If you do not finish it, you will have to face the consequences.

5. I do not know the person. He owns a brand new Mercedes Benz.

I do not know the person who owns a brand new Mercedes Benz.

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