In this blogpost, we shall see the rules and guidelines that determine the conversion of Complex Sentences to Compound Sentences. The given examples have been taken from part B of Unit 2 in the English Language textbook prescribed for ISC class 11. We can change a Complex Sentence to a Compound Sentence by changing a Subordinate Clause into a Coordinate Clause. Coordinate Clause- one of two or more clauses in a sentence that are of equal importance and usually joined by and, or , or but. Subordinate clause - a clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause. Complex: I have now found the pen that I had lost. Compound:I had lost the pen, but I have found it now. Complex: As soon as he saw the monkey, he ran away. Compound:He saw the monkey, and at once he ran away. Assignment Complex: If you do not run, you will not be in time. Compound: Run, or you will not be in time. Complex: She went away beca