Combining two or more Simple sentences into one new simple sentence This is possible in 6 major ways By using a Participle This is possible only when the sentences have a common subject ID: 1001562
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1. SYNTHESISSynthesis means the combination of two or more simple sentences into one new sentence – simple, compound or complex.
2. Combiningtwo or more Simple sentencesinto one new simple sentence. This is possible in 6 major ways
3. By using a ParticipleThis is possible only when the sentences have a common subject.I had read the book. I returned it to the library.Having read the book, I returned it to the library.He opened the door. He went out.Opening the door, he went out.
4. By Usingthe Absolute ConstructionWhen the sentences have a different subjects.Carter broke major joints of king’s body. 15 bones were missing from the body.Carter, having broken the major joints of king’s body, 15 bones were missing.
5. By using an InfinitiveI have a worksheet. I must discuss it.The almirah is too heavy. It cannot be lifted.I have a worksheet to discuss.The almirah is too heavy to be lifted.QuestionsAnswers
6. By usinga Noun or Phrase in AppositionThe chief guest is Mr. Sharma.He hosted the flag.The chief guest, Mr. Sharma, hosted the flag.
7. By usinga Preposition + a noun or a GerundHe got failed many times.He was a wise fellow.In spite of getting failed many times, he was a wise man.
8. By UsingAn Adverb or An Adverbial PhraseHe will win the election.It is certain.He will certainly win the election.
9. Clauses of equal rank (independent clause) can be combined together in four different ways by four different kinds of co-ordinate conjunctions.Combining Two or More Simple Sentences into One Compound Sentence
10. Cumulative ConjunctionThey join one idea to another and one statement or fact to another.The connectors used are: -And, but, as well as, not only---but also, too, both----and.The sun rose. The fog dispersed. The sun rose and the fog dispersed.He was accused. He was convicted.He was not only accused but also convicted.You are fond of tea. I am fond of tea.You as well as I are fond of tea.She was clever. She was pretty.She was both clever and pretty.
11. Alternative ConjunctionThey are used when one of the two things is to be chosen or a choice is offered between one sentence and another.The connectors used are: -Either—or, neither nor, or, else, otherwiseRun at full speed or you will miss the train.He could neither help Sam nor me.Either work hard or go elsewhere.She must weep otherwise she will die.
12. Adversative ConjunctionBy these one idea is opposed to another. One statement or fact is contrasted with or set against another.The connectors used are: -But, yet, still, nevertheless whereas, while, only, for.He is poor but honest.Wise men love truth whereas /while fools shun itGo wherever you like only do not stay here.We did not win any match still we made a good show.
13. Illative ConjunctionThey prove one fact from another and they also indicate cause, reason and effect.The connectors used are: -So, thereforeHe failed so he was sad.He will die some day for all men are mortal.He did not work hard, therefore he failed in the examination.
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