Conversion of Simple Sentences to Compound Sentences.

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In this blog, I will share with you the answers to Unit 1: A assignments. This topic primarily introduces the Conversion of Simple Sentences to Compound Sentences and conversion of compound sentences to simple sentences. All the answers are for Total English textbook for class 11. Any student whose school does not use this textbook may treat these sentences as practice.😄 So, without further ado, let's give you your answers.

 Conversion of Simple Sentences to Compound Sentences

A simple sentence can be changed into a Compound one, by expanding a word or a phrase into a Coordinate Clause:

Simple - Besides being clever, he is hardworking.
Compound - He is not only clever, but also hardworking.

Simple - In spite of his riches, he is unhappy.
Compound - He is very rich, but he is unhappy.

Simple - He must leave early to catch the flight.
Compound - He must leave early, or he will not catch the flight.

Simple - Besides making a promise, he kept it.
Compound - He not only made a promise, but also kept it.

Simple - Failing prompt payment, the goods must be returned.
Compound - You must either pay the bill at once or return the good.

Simple - Notwithstanding his hard work, he did not succeed.
Compound - He worked hard, yet he did not succeed.

Assignment 

1. In spite of being poor, he is honest.
Compound - He is poor, yet he is honest.

2. Looking at the crowd, he dived into the sea.
Compound - He looked at the crowd, and he dived into the sea.

3.She was weak owing to ill health.
Compound - She was weak, because she was ill.

4. Being a cripple, he cannot ride a bicycle.
Compound - He is unable to walk properly, so he cannot ride a bicycle.

5. Running fast, he got out of breath.
Compound - He was running fast, so he got out of breath.

6.To make certain of getting a place, you must apply early.
Compound - For making sure that you get a place, you must apply early for it.

7.The sun having risen, the fog disappeared.
Compound - As the sun rose, the fog disappeared.

8.He was honoured because of his learning.
Compound - He was honoured, as he was highly learned.
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