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Transformation Of Sentences
71. ఒక phrase ను clause గా పెంచవచ్చు. ఒక clause ను phrase గా కుదించవచ్చు. విషయం మనం చదివియున్నాము. దీని భావము ఏమనగా వాక్యము యొక్క రూపాన్ని (form) భావములో మార్పులేకుండా మనము మార్చవచ్చు. ఈ chapter లో వాక్యమును మార్పుచేయు మరికొన్ని పద్ధతులను చదివెదము. ఈ పద్ధతివలన వాక్యమును ఎలా అంటే అలా రూపొందించే నైపుణ్యం మనకు వస్తుంది.
1. Sentences Containing The Adverb ‘Too’
(‘కూడా’ అనే పదము ఉన్న వాక్యములు)
72. ‘Too’ అనే adverb ను కలిగియున్న వాక్యములను ఈ క్రింద చూపబడిన విధముగా మార్చవచ్చును:-
1. The news is too good to be true.
The news is so good that it cannot be true.
2. These mangoes are too cheap to be good.
These mangoes are so cheap that they cannot be good.
3. He drove too fast for the police to catch.
He drove so fast that the police could not catch him.
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‘Too’ అను adverb పదమును విరమింపజేసి ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను రాయండి :-
1. It is never too late to mend.
2. He is too proud to beg.
3. My heart is too full for words.
4. He was too late to hear the first speech.
5. He is too ignorant for a postman.
6. The boy was too old for a whipping.
7. This tree is too high for me to climb.
8. He speaks too fast to be understood.
9. He is far too stupid for such a difficult post.
10. She was sobbing too deeply to make any answer.
11. This fact is too evident to require proof.
12. The work is too much for any man to do single-handed.
13. This shirt is too small for me.
14. The bag was too heavy for me too carry.
2. Interchange Of The Degrees Of Comparison
(పోల్చిచూపించే Adjective యొక్క Degree భావములను ఒకదాని నుండి ఇంకొక Degree కి మార్చుట)
73. వాక్యము యొక్క అర్ధమును (భావమును) మార్పుచేయకుండా Adjectives యొక్కయు Adverbs యొక్కయు Degree of Comparison రూపమును మార్చవచ్చును.
Positive. I am as strong as him.
Comparative. He is not stronger than me.
Positive. This razor is not as sharp as that one.
Comparative. That razor is sharper than this one.
Positive Few historians write as interestingly as Joshi.
Comparative. Joshi writes more interestingly than most historians.
Positive. No other metal is as useful as iron.
Comparative. Iron is more useful than anyother metal.
Superlative. Iron is the most useful of all metals.
Superlative. India is the largest democracy in the World.
Comparative. India is larger than any other democracy in the world.
Positive. No other democracy in the world is as large as India.
Superlative. Mumbai is one of the richest cittes in india,
Comparative. Mumbai is richer than most other cities in India.
Positive. Very few citiesin India are as rich as Mumbai.
Superlative. Ushakiran is not the tallest of all the buildings in the city.
Comparative. Usha Kiran is not taller than some other buildings in the city.
OR
Positive. Some other buildings in the city are perhaps taller than Ushakiran.
Some other buildings in the city are at least as tall as Usha Kiran.
OR
Superlative. Usha Kiran is perhaps not as tall as some other buildings in the city.
Comparative. Naomi is not one of the cleverest girls in the class.
Some girls of the class are cleverer than Naomi.
OR
Positive. Naomi is less clever than some other girls of the class.
Naomi is not so clever as some other girls of the class.
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భావములో మార్పులేకుండా Degree of Comparison యొక్క position మార్చండి.
1. Abdul is as strong as his brother.
2. Akbar was one of the greatest kings.
3. Some boys are at least as industrious as Karim.
4. Mahabaleshwar is cooler than Mysore.
5. No other bowler in the eleven is so good as Rama.
6. Very few cities in India are as big as Chennai. Nights.
7. No other story-book is so popular as The Arabian
8. This pony is better trained than yours.
9. This church is the biggest in Mumbai.
10. Helen of Troy was more beautiful than any other woman.
11. Samudra Gupta was one of the greatest of Indian kings.
12. The airplane flies faster than birds.
13. Hyderabad is one of the biggest of Indian cities.
14. Some beans are at least as nutritious as meat.
15. Australia is the largest island in the world.
16. This is one of the hottest districts in India.
17. Very few Indo-Anglian novelists are as great as R.K.Narayan,
18. He loves all his sons equally well.
19. It is better to starve than beg.
20. This newspaper has a bigger circulation than any other morning paper.
3. Interchange Of Active Ans Passive Voice
74. Active (ఇచ్చట voice అని అర్ధము) form లో ఉన్న వాక్యమును Passice voice యొక్క భావములోనికి మార్చవచ్చును. అలానే తిరిగి కూడా రాయవచ్చును. (Passive into Active)
గమనిక (Note): ఒక పనిని చేసినవాడు (agent) ఎవరైనది తెలిసినపుడు వానిని గురించి Passice voice వాక్యములో పేర్కొనవలసిన అవసరంలేదు. ఈ విధంగా ఆ వ్యక్తిని Passice నుండి అవతల పెట్టడం ద్వారా వాక్యము neat గా simple గా ఉంటుంది. ఇచ్చటనున్న ఆఖరి example లో (Passice voice example) agent ను Passice voice లో ప్రస్తావించడం జరగలేదు.
Active. Brutus stabbed Caesar.
Passive. Caesar was stabbed by Brutus.
Active. The people will make him President.
Passive. He will be made president by the people.
Active. Who taught you grammar?/By whom was grammar taught to you?
Passive. By whom were you taught grammar?/ Who were you taught grammar by?
Active. The Governor gave him a reward.
Passive. He was given a reward by the Governor. A reward was given to him by the Governor
Active. The Romans expected to conquer Carthage.
Passive. It was expected by the Romans that they would conquer Carthage
Active. One should keep one’s promises.
Passive. Promises should be kept.
Active. I know her.
Passive. She is known to me.
Active. My captors were taking me to prison.
Passive. I was being taken to prison by my captors.
Active. His behaviour vexes me sometimes.
Passive. I am sometimes vexed at his behaviour.
Active. It is time to shut up the shop.
Passive. It is time for the shop to be shut up.
Active. The audience loudly cheered the Mayor’s speech.
Passive. The Mayor’s speech was loudly cheered.
గమనిక (Note): Agent (ఒక కార్యములో direct గా పాల్గోనిన వ్యక్తి) ను ప్రాముఖ్యముగా చూపవలసి వచ్చినపుడు Active voice వాక్యమును రాసెదము. ఎవరయితే ఒక action ఫలాన్ని అనుభవిస్తారో, వారిని ప్రాముఖ్యంగా చూపవలసి వచ్చినపుడు, Passive voice వాక్యమును ఉపయోగిస్తాము. ఈ విధంగా Agent ఎవరో clear గా తెలియనపుడు గూడా Passive voice వాక్యమును రాస్తాము. Agent ను గురించి పెద్దగా చెప్పవలసిన అవసరం లేనపుడు గూడా Passive voice వాక్యమును రాస్తాము. ఉదాహరణకు పడవ ధ్వంసమైనది అనే వాక్యములో ఈ భావమును చూడవచ్చును.
Passive. My pocket has been picked.
Active. Someone has picked my pocket.
Passive. Our army has been defeated.
Active. The enemy has defeated our army.
Passive. I shall be obliged to go.
Active. Circumstances will oblige me to go.
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను Passive voice లోనికి మార్చండి. వీలయినచోట్ల Agent గురించి ప్రస్తావించవద్దు.
1. Premchand wrote this novel.
2. We admire the brave.
3. I bought the baby a doll.
4. They know me.
5. He invited me to his house yesterday.
6. They enjoy bathing.
7. I opened the door.
8. I read the book long ago.
9. Pakistan expected to win the match.
10. The master appointed him monitor.
11. Who taught you such tricks as these?
12. Brutus accused Caesar of ambition.
13. The boy is climbing the cliff.
14. He taught me to read Persian.
15. One expects better behaviour from a college student.
16. They showed a video of ‘The Titanic’.
17. You must endure what you cannot cure.
18. The King reviewed the troops in the maidan.
19.The curator of the museum showed us some ancient coins.
20. They have pulled down the old house.
21. The rules forbid passengers to cross the railway line.
22. He made his wife do the work.
23. Nature teaches beasts to know their friends.
24. All desire wealth and some acquire it.
25. Lincoln emancipated four million African slaves.
26. They propose to build a dam for irrigation purposes.
27. We expect good news.
28. The French surrendered Quebec to the English in 1759.
29. I offered him a chair.
30. He showed me the greatest respect.
31. Alas! we shall hear his voice no more.
32. Shall I ever forget those happy days?
33. Do you not understand my meaning?
34. We must listen to his words.
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను Passive Voice లోనికి మార్చండి. వీలయినచోట్ల Agent ను ప్రస్తావించవద్దు.
1. Macbeth hoped to succeed Duncan.
2. Who taught you Urdu?
3. They found him guilty of murder.
4. The King immediately gave orders that he should be imprisoned.
5. Somebody has put out the light.
6. They laughed at his warnings and objected to all his proposals.
7. The Swiss regarded him as an impostor and called him a villain.
8. I have kept the money in the safe.
9. He pretended to be a baron.
10. His subordinates accused him of various offences.
11. I saw him opening the box.
12. He ordered the police to pursue the thief.
13. One cannot gather grapes from thistles.
14. You never hear of a happy millionaire.
15. The public will learn with astonishment that war is imminent.
16. Did you never hear that name?
17. The legend tells us how the castle received its name.
18. Do not insult the weak.
19. Why did he defraud you of your earnings?
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను Active Voice లోనికి మార్చండి.
1. The letter was written by the clerk.
2. Without effort nothing can be gained.
3. ‘Shakuntala’ was written by Kalidas.
4. I was struck by his singular appearance.
5. He was seen by my brother.
6. He was chosen leader.
7. Honey is made by bees.
8. The bird was killed by a cruel boy.
9. The steam-engine was invented by Watt.
10. The mouse was killed by the cat.
11. The boy was praised by the teacher.
12. The Exhibition was opened by the Prime Minister.
13. By whom was this jug broken?
14. I was offered a chair.
15. We shall be blamed by everyone.
16. He will be gladdened by the sight.
17. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
18. My watch has been stolen.
19. A king may be looked at by a cat.
20. The telegraph wires have been cut.
21. Harsh sentences were pronounced on the offenders.
22. This question will be discussed at the meeting tomorrow.
23. Why should I be suspected by you?
24. Stones should not be thrown by those who live in glass houses.
25. He was arrested on a charge of theft, but for lack of evidence he was released.
26. The ship was set on fire and abandoned by the crew.
27. He will be greatly surprised if he is chosen.
4.Interchange Of Affirmative And Negative Sentences
(అవును, కాదు అను భావమును చెప్పు వాక్యములు)
75. ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను పరిశీలించండి.
1. Brutus loved Caesar.
Brutus was not without love for Caesar.
2. I was doubtful whether it was you.
I was not sure that it was you.
3 Old fools surpass all other fools in folly.
There’s no fool like an old fool.
4. He is greater than me.
I am not so great as him.
5. Alfred was the best king that ever reigned in England.
No other king as good as Alfred ever reigned in England.
ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములలోని భావములకు (meanings) వ్యతిరేక భావములలో చూపండి.
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1. He was more rapacious than a griffin.
2. He was as rapacious as a griffin.
3. Akbar was the greatest of the Great Moghuls.
4. He was greater than Aurangzeb.
5. The rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
6. As soon as he came, he made objections.
7. These fishing nets are all the wealth I own.
8. I always love my country.
9. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
10. He is sometimes foolish.
11. He failed to notice me when he came in.
12. Everybody will admit that he did his best.
13. Only a millionaire can afford such extravagance.
14. Every man makes mistakes sometimes.
15. I care very little what he says about me.
16. As soon as he saw me he came up and spoke to me.
17. He must have seen the Taj Mahal when he went to Agra.
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ఈ క్రింది Negative వాక్యములను Affirmative (భావార్థకమైన అనగా అవునని ఒప్పుకొనునవి) వాక్యములుగా మార్పు చేయండి :-
1. Nobody was absent.
2. He did not live many years in India.
3. No one could deny that she was pretty.
4. God will not forget the cry of the humble.
5. Ram not a little tired.
6. There was no one present who did not cheer.
7. I never in my life laid a plan and failed to carry it out.
8. Not many men would be cruel and unjust to a cripple.
9. No man could have done better.
10. The two brothers are not unlike each other.
11. He has promised never to touch wine again.
12. We did not find the road very bad.
13. There is no smoke without fire.
14. It is not likely that he will ever see his home again.
5. Interchange Of Interrogative And Assertive Sentences
(ప్రశ్నించుటను మరియు వక్కాణించుటను చేయు వాక్యముల పరస్పర మార్పులు)
76. ఈ క్రింది examples ను పరిశీలించండి :-
1. What though we happen to belate?
It does not matter much though we happen to be late.
2. Why waste time in reading trash?
It is extremely foolish to waste time in reading trash.
3. Were we sent into the world simply to make money? We were not sent into the world simply to make money.
4. How can man die better than facing fearful odds? Man cannot die better than facing fearful odds.
5. When can their glory fade?
Their glory can never fade.
6. Was he not a villain to do such a deed?
He was a villain to do such a deed.
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను Assertive sentences గా రూపొందించండి :- (నొక్కి వక్కాణించునవి)
1. Who can touch pitch without being defiled?
2. Can any man by taking thought add a cubit to his stature?
3. What though the field be lost?
4. Is that the way a gentleman should behave?
5. Who does not know the owl?
6. Shall I ever forget those happy days?
7. Who is so wicked as to amuse himself with the infirmities of extreme old age?
8. Why waste time in this fruitless occupation?
9. Is this the kind of dress to wear in school?
10. Can you gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?
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ఈ క్రింది Assertive sentences ను ప్రశ్నలుగా మార్చండి.
1. No one can be expected to submit for ever to injustice.
2. There is nothing better than a busy life.
3. Nowhere in the world will you find a fairer building than the Taj Mahal.
4. It is useless to offer bread,to a man who is dying of thirst.
5. We could have done nothing without your help.
6. That was not an example to be followed.
6. Interchange Of Exclamaatory And Assertive Sentences
ఆశ్చర్యార్థకములను, నొక్కివక్కాణించు భావములను చూపించు వాక్యముల పరస్పర మార్పిడి
77. ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను పరిశీలించండి.
1. How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!
The moonlight very sweetly sleeps upon this bank.
2. If only I were young again!
I wish I were young again.
3. Alas that youth should pass away!втина
It is sad to think that youth should pass away.
4. How beautiful is night!
Night is very beautiful.
5. To think of our meeting here!
[Or] That we should meet here!
It is strange that we should meet here.
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను (Exclamatory రూపములో నున్నవి అనగా భావమును అకస్మాత్తుగా తెలుపునవి) Assertive వాక్యములుగా మార్చండి.
1. What would I not give to see you happy!
2. Ah, what a sight was there!
3. What a piece of work is man!
4. What might be done, if men were wise!
5. What a wonderful creature an elephant is!
6. How awkwardly he manages his sword!
7. Oh! that we two were infants playing!
8. If only I had the wings of a dove!
9. What a large nose!
10. If only I had a good horse!
11. If only I were safe at home!
12. Oh! what a fall was there, my countrymen!
13. What a delicious meal!
14. What sweet delight a quiet life affords!
15. How well fitted the camel is for the work he has to do!
16. How cold you are!
17. What a beautiful scene this is!
18. What a delicious flavour these mangoes have!
19. Shame on you to use a poor cripple so!
20. If only I knew more people!
21. How you have grown!
22. If only I had come one hour earlier!
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను Exclamatory వాక్యములుగా మార్చండి :-
1. It is a horrible night.
2. It was extremely base of him to desert you in your time of need.
3 It is hard to believe that he did such a deed.
4. I wish I had met you ten years ago.
5. It is very stupid of me to forget your name.
6. He leads a most unhappy life.
7. Interchange Of One Part Of Speech For Another
78. ఈ క్రింది examples ను పరిశీలించండి:-
1. That kind of joke does not amuse me.
That kind of joke does not give me any amusement.
2. It costs twelve rupees.
The cost is twelve rupees.
3. He has disgraced his family.
He is a disgrace to his family.
4. He fought bravely.
He put up a brave fight.
5. The treaty of Salbai should be remembered as one of toe landmarks in the history of India.
The treaty of Salbai is worthy of remembrance as one of the landmark in the history of India.
6. I cannot consent to your going.
I cannot give my consent to your going.
7. He gave a curt reply.
He replied curtly.
8. He showed generosity even to his enemies.
He was generous even to his enemies.
9. There is a slight difference between the two shades.
The two shades are slightly different.
10. The Act made the negro slaves free.
The Act gave freedom to the negro slaves.
11. I see him everyday.
I see him daily.
12. He examined the document carefully.
He examined the document with care.
13. We passed an anxious hour.
We passed an hour anxiously.
14. Few historians have written in a more interesting manner than Gibbon.
Few historians have wrirten more interstingly than Gibbon.
15. He presumptuously ignored my advice.
He presumed to ignore my advice.
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(a) ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములలో italics లో ఉన్న నామవాచక పదముల స్థానములో Verb పదములను
ఉపయోగించండి :-
1. He rejected all our proposals.
2. Steel gains strength from the addition of nickel.
3. He made an agreement to supply me with firewood.
4. His purpose is not clear from his letter.
5. You cannot gain admission without a ticket.
6. He has no intention of leaving the city.
7. I have a disinclination for work today.
8. He made a success of all his undertakings.
9. These mangoes have a sweet smell but a sour taste.
(b) ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములలో italics లోనున్న Adverbs ను తొలగించి Verb పదములను ప్రయోగించండి:-
1. The defenders successfully repelled every attack on the city.
2. This scene is surpassingly beautiful.
3. He is admittedly the greatest general of the country.
4. They welcomed the good news most joyfully.
(C) ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములలో italics లోనున్న Verb పదములను Adjective పదములను తొలగించి
వానికి సరిపోయిన నామవాచక పదములను ఉపయోగించండి :-
1. Though the ant is small it is as intelligent as the elephant.
2. He said he regretted that he had acted so hastily.
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Transformation Of Sentences (Contd.)
1. Conversion Of Simple Sentence To
Compound (Double) Sentence
79. Simple sentence ను Compound Sentence గా మార్చవచ్చును. ఇచ్చట ఒక word ను గాని phrase ను గాని Co-ordinate clause గా మార్చవలసి ఉంటుంది.
Simple. He must work very hard to make up for the lost time.
Compound. He must work very hard and make up for the lost time.
Simple. To his eternal disgrace, he betrayed his country.
Compound. He betrayed his country, and this was to his eternal disgrace.
Simple. Besides robbing the poor child, he also murdered her.
Compound. He not only robbed the poor child, but also murdered her.
Simple. He must work very hard to win the first prize.
Compound. He must work very hard, or he will not win the first prize.
Simple. He must not attempt to escape, on pain of death.
Compound. He must not attempt to escape, or he will be put to death.
Simple. Notwithstanding his hard work, he did not succeed.
Compound. He worked hard, yet did not succeed.
Simple. Owing to ill-luck, he met with a bad accident on the eve of his examination.
Compound. He was unlucky and therefore met with a bad accident on the eve of his examination.
Simple. The teacher punished the boy for disobedience.
Compound. The boy was disobedient, and so the teacher punished him.
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Compound Sentences గా (Double sentences ) మార్చండి
1. In this tower sat the poet gazing on the sea.
2. To everyone’s surprise, the project completely failed.
3. Seeing the rain coming on, we took shelter under a tree.
4. Besides educating his nephew, he also set him up in business.
5. The fog being very dense, the steamer sailed at less than half speed.
6. Raleigh, taking off his cloak politely, placed it in the muddy street.
7. Being occupied with important matters, he had no leisure to see us.
8. In spite of his popularity he cannot be called a great writer.
9. MI2 Rushing against Horatius, he smote with all his might.
10. With all his learning, he was far from being a pedant.
11. Little Jack Horner sat in a corner, eating his Christmas pie
12. He must resign on pain of public dismissal.
13. Owing to drought the crop is short.
14. The men had not completed their work by sunset.
15. Notwithstanding several efforts, he failed.
16. By his pleasant manners he gained many friends.
17. In addition to pecuniary assistance he gave them much valuable advice.
18. The referee having whistled, the game was stopped.
19. On account of his negligence the company suffered heavy losses.
20. Running at top speed, he got out of breath.
21. Possessing all the advantages of education and wealth, he never made name.
22 . Taking pity on the mouse, the magician turned it into a cat.
23. Being dissastisfied, he resigned his position.
24. Throwing off his coat, he plunged into sea.
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Compound sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. Hearing their father’s footsteps, the boys ran away.
2. With a great effort he lifted the box.
3 The man, being very hungry, ate too much.
4. In spite of his great strength he was overcome.
5. Against the wishes of his family he left school.
6. He was universally respected on account of his virtue.
7. His friend having helped him, he is prospering.
8 The rain having washed away the embankment, the train was wrecked. Finding himself in difficulty, he went to his teacher for help.
9. My friend being now in Mumbai, I shall go there to meet him.
10. In the event of such a thing happening.
11. I should take long leave.
12. They are forbidden to enter the sacred place on pain of death.
13. Being a cripple, he cannot ride a horse.
14. To make certain of getting a place you must apply early.
15. He intends to try again notwithstanding his repeated failures.
16. In spite of all my advice he has done this foolish thing.
17. By reason of his great ability he has been able to win a high position.
18. Through no fault of his own he has become very poor.
19. Knowing no better, he used very inaccurate language.
20. His swords having broken, he was left defenceless.
21. He was rejected owing to ill-health.
22. I do not like him on account of his pride and boastfulnless.
23. To avoid punishment he ran away.
24. In his ignorance he followed the wrong course.
25. Out of a desire for revenge he agreed to this.
26.To add to their troubles, a tyre burst on the way.
27. Having made no provision for old age, he is very poor.
2. Conversion Of Compound (Doble) Sentences To
Simple Sentences
80. ఈ క్రింది examples Som Compound sentences ను Simple sentences గా మార్పిడి జెయ్యడానికిగల ముఖ్యమైన పద్ధతులను వివరించును.
Compound. He finished his exercise and put away his books.
Simple. Having finished his exercise, he put away his books.
Compound. Not only did his father give him money, but his mother too.
Simple. Besides his father giving him money, his mother also did the same.
Compound. He was a mere boy but he offered to fight the giant.
Simple. In spite of his being a mere boy, he offered to fight the glant.
Compound. He must not be late, or he will be punished.
Simple. In the event of his being late, he will be punished.
Compound. You must either pay the bill at once or return the goods.
Simple. Failing prompt payment, the goods must be returned by you.
Compound. The men endured all the horrors of the campaign and not one of them complained at all.
Simple. The men endured all the horrors of the campaign without one of them making any complaint.
Compound. We must eat, or we cannot live.
Simple. We must eat to live.
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ఈ క్రింది Compound sentences ను (Double Sentences) Simple sentences మార్చండి
1. They were poor, and often suffered great hardship.
2. He overslept himself, and so he missed the train.
3. The prince slew his brother and became king in his place.
4. This coat cannot be mine, for it is too big.
5. This general fought bravely, the king therefore made him commander-in-chief.
6. The camel pushed his head into the tent and asked to be allowed to warm his nose.
7. As a boy he had never been at school, and therefore he had no opportunity of learning to read or write.
8. This must not occur again, or you will be dismissed.
9. He granted the request, for he was unwilling to disappoint his friend.
10. They took every precaution; still they ran aground.
11. He is rich, yet he is not contented.
12. Make haste, or else you will be late.
13. The steamer went down, yet the crew were saved.
14. The piper advanced, and the children followed.
15. The horse reared and the rider was thrown.
16. Walk quickly, else you will not overtake him.
17. I called him, but he gave me no answer.
18. Either he is drowned or some passing ship has saved him.
19. He must have done his duty, for he is a conscientious man.
20. He tried hard, but he did not succeed.
21. He tried again and again, but he did not succeed.
22. We decided not to go any further that day and put up at the nearest hotel.
23. Either you must help me or I must try to carry out my task alone.
24. His partner died, and this added to his difficulties.
25. He was horrified for he saw blood stains on the floor and no sign of his child.
26. Not only men, but women and children were put to death.
27. He is a well-read man, but in matters of business he is a fool.
28. Work at least six hours a day, or you cannot make sure of success.
29. He is very poor, but he does not complain.
30. He neither retumed the goods nor paid the bill.
31. Everybody else went down to meet him in the train, but I did not.
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ఈ క్రిందిCompound sentences ను (Double Sentences) Simple sentences మార్చండి
1. My friend arrived and we went for a walk.
2 The servant brought the lamp and I began my homework.
3. The ink had dried up and I could not write.
4. I have a lot of work and must do it now.
5. We must hurry and we shall escape the rain.
6. He has an unpleasant duty and must perform it.
7. He not only pitied him but relieved him.
8. He did this and so offended his master.
9. He had read the book carefully and could tell the story in his own words.
10. His object became known and everybody tried to help him.
11. He found a rupee, and was delighted at his good luck.
12. Rama has hurt his ankle and will not be able to play today.
13. Be good and you will be happy.
14. He did not like the work and he began it unwillingly.
15. I ordered him to halt, but he took no notice.
16. He is a good steady worker, only he is rather slow.
17. He served out his sentence in gaol and was released.
18. He worked exceedingly hard at school, for he was a good obedient boy.
19. The dacoits stopped to divide the booty and the police overtook them.
20. He practised daily and so became an expert player.
21. Your attempt can hardly be called successful, for it has had no good results.
22. The President came into the hall and everyone rose from his seat.
23. He escaped several times but was finally caught.
24. He found himself getting weaker and weaker; so he consulted a doctor.
25. The horse fell heavily and his rider came down with him.
26. The plague broke out in the city and the people moved out into the jungle.
27. I had no money with me, and I could not give the beggar anything.
28. I continually invited him to visit me, but he never came.
3. Conversion Of Simple Sentences To Complex
81. ఒక పదమును గాని, ఒక Phrase నుగాని ఒక Subordinate clause గా develop చేయుట ద్వారా Simple sentence ను Complex sentence గా మార్చవచ్చును. ఈ clause తాను noun కావచ్చు. Adjective కావచ్చు లేదా Adverb కావచ్చు.
Simple. He confessed his crime.
Complex. He confessed that he was guilty.
Simple. His silence proves his guilt.
Complex. The fact that he is silent proves his guilt.
Simple. He bought his uncle’s library.
Complex. He bought the library which belonged to his uncle
Simple. On the arrival of the mails the steamer will leave.
Complex. The steamer will leave as soon as the mails arrive.
Simple. He owed his success to his father.
Complex. It was owing to his father that he succeeded.
Simple. He worked hard to pass the examination.
Complex. He worked hard so that he might pass the examination.
Simple. Cain, being jealous of Abel, struck him.
Complex. Cain struck Able because he was jealous of him.
Simple. Only Indians are admitted.
Complex. If you are not an Indian you cannot be admitted.
Simple. He succeeded unexpectedly.
Complex. He succeeded although his success was not expected.
Simple. The management is thoroughly bad.
Complex. The management is as bad as it could be.
Simple. A man’s modesty is in inverse proportion to his ignorance.
Complex. The more ignorant a man is, the less modest he is.
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Complex sentences గా మార్చండి. ప్రతి వాక్యములో Noun clause ఉండవలయును.
1. I expect to meet Rama to-night.
2 He hoped to win the prize.
3. Krishna wishes me to play for his team.
4. He believes their success to be certain in that case.
5. His father is not likely to punish him.
6. He admitted stealing toe watch.
7. I overheard all his remarks.
8. I did not think fit to reply to his writings.
9. He confessed his fault.
10. His hiding-place is still unknown.
11. I shall be glad of your advice in this matter.
12. He pleaded ignorance of the law.
13. Our friends will hear of our success.
14. You imply my guilt by your words and manner.
15. I request your help.
16. I cannot foretell the time of my departure.
17. I wish you to be quiet.
18. He is said to be a millionaire.
19. Tell the truth.
20. I have long suspected his poverty.
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Complex sentences గా మార్పుచెయ్యండి. ప్రతి వాక్యములో ఒక Adjective clause ఉండవలయును.
1. I saw a wounded bird.
2 Rama is happy in his present class.
3 The man near me is my brother.
4. Our guru is a man of blameless life.
5. Your father is the man to help you in this matter. 14.
6. The value of exercise is great.
7. Was this the deed of a good man?
8. I was the first to hear the news.
9. These are not the methods of business.
10. The class room is not the place for boys to play in.
11. He is hardly the boy to do credit to the school.
12. He liked his former place.
13. Smoke, the certain indicator of fire, appeared in the mine.
14. I was the first to arrive.
15. That is not the way to answer.
16. It was the work of a wild animal.
17. He is the water carrier,
18. I have nowhere to sit.
19. My friend, the magistrate of this place, is on leave.
20. He sat outside on a stone in the compound.
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Complex sentences గా మార్చండి. ప్రతి వాక్యములో Adverb clause ఉండునట్లు చూడవలయును –
1. On being punished, he wept.
2. During Queen Victoria’s reign there were many wars.
3. Being quite contented, he never grumbled.
4. Being ill-treated by his master, he ran away.
5. He was too dull to understand.
6. The tiger is feared for its fierceness.
7. With your permission I will go away.
8. The peon would be quite happy with a rise of Rs. 10 a month.
9. He replied to the best of his ability.
10. I can only tell you according to my memory.
11. Of Krishna and Rama the latter works the harder.
12. Owing to ill-health he has resigned.
13. He was annoyed at being rebuked.
14. He cannot be caught on account of his quickness.
15. He is too lazy to succeed.
16. He came in very quietly to avoid waking his father.
17. He waited there with a view to meeting me.
18. There is no admission without permission.
19. I will help you in any possible way.
20. Do not go out without leave.
21. In spite of the heat they marched quickly.
22. For all his youth he is very capable.
23. Till my arrival, wait here.
24. After the death of his father he left Mumbai.
25. Up to his thirtieth year he remained unmarried.
26. From the time of that illness he has been partly blind.
27. Previous to his death he made his will.
28. In anticipation of sanction I have issued the order.
29. He hindered the police in the execution of their duty.
30. This was done in my absence.
31. For fear of imprisonment they kept silence.
32. Notwithstanding my entreaties he shot the dog.
33. He wrote according to instructions.
34. He worked to the best of his ability.
35. Come back at six o’clock.
36. With every blow the body quivered.
37. Speaking honestly, I do not know.
38. I came today to take advantage of the special train.
39. He failed to my great surprise.
40. Till the day of the examination he did no more work.
41. The tiger having fallen, he climbed down from the tree.
42. In the time of Aurangzeb taxes were very heavy.
43. We eat to live.
44. Some people live to eat.
45. He has gone down to the river to bathe. 46. Have you come to see me?
47. Does he wish me to go?
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ఈ క్రింది Simple sentences ను Complex sentences గా తిరిగి వ్రాయండి :-
1. Can you tell me the time of his arrival?
2. After seeing the King he departed.
3. Many ships were so shattered as to be whollyunmanageable.
4. England expects every man to do his duty.
5. The guests having departed, he went to bed.
6. Few know the date of Lucy’s death.
7. The source of the Nile was difficult to discover.
8. I will meet you at any place convenient for you.
9. In spite of his earnest protestations, he was condemned.
10. He is proud of his high birth.
11. The prince was to be found in the hottest of the battle.
12. I rejoice at his good fortune.
13. But for his own confession, the crime could scarcely have been brought home to him.
14. He alone entered, the rest of us waiting outside.
15. Not feeling well, he decided to lie down.
16. The last of these voyages not proving very fortunate, I grew weary of the sea.
17. Considering the difficulties of his position, he has acted admirably.
18. Speak low, to prevent our being overheard.
19. He was too much excited to hear reason.
20. A letter from the butler brings to the club the news of Sir Roger’s death.
21. My right there is none to dispute.
22. Accustomed to rule, he schooled himself to obey.
23. He saved the child at the risk of his life.
24. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit.
25. I convinced him of his mistake.
26. It all depends upon the manner of your doing it.
27. He can prove his innocence.
28. Everybody knows the author of Gulliver’s Travels.
29. The date of his arrival is uncertain.
30. The duration of the war is uncertain.
31. There is no hope of his recovery.
32. The exact date of the birth of Buddha is unknown.
33. A daily bath is necessary to perfect health.
34. Success or failure depends largely on your own efforts.
35. In my hurry I forgot the most important letters. ”
36. Listeners never hear any good of themselves.
37. Finding the door unlocked, the thief entered the house.
38. It is impossible to trust the word of a habitual liar.
39. Gray, the author of the Elegy, lived in the eighteenth century.
40. The shepherd found the lost sheep.
41. The boy readily admitted his mistake.
42. Tell me your plans.
43. A spider saved Robert Bruce.
44. On arriving at the foot of the hill, he blew his trumpet.
45. For want of money, he was unable to prosecute his studies.
46. The prudent man looks to the future.
47. All the money having been spent, we started looking for work.
48. It was too late for retreat.
49. He could clearly remember the incidents of his youth.
50. Our orders were to show no mercy.
51. Your remuneration depends on the quality of your work.
52. I must be cruel, only to be kind.
53. He conducted himself madly to escape suspicion.
54. He is too truthful to be a successful courtier.
55. The men fought with desperation.
56. The idle cannot hope to succeed.
57. Good boys need not fear punishment.
58. The accused confessed his guilt.
59. I asked him the reason of his coming.
60. But for your folly you could have been a partner in the firm today.
61. Tell me your age.
62. I was glad to hear of your arrival.
63. Being a very diligent and clever lad; he soon distinguished himself.
64. He is too short of a soldier.
65. This is said to be the birthplace of Buddha.
66. His success went beyond his expectations.
67. In spite of his poor health, he worked hard.
68. Feeling out of sorts, he went to bed.
69. He complained of being unjustly treated.
70. He killed the hen to get the treasure.
71. An army of ants will attack large and ferocious animals.
72. A very miserly planter formerly lived in the island of Jamaica.
73. He often gave his poor slaves too little food.
74. Industry will keep you from want.
75. A drowning man will catch at a straw.
76. It is excellent to have a giant’s strength.
77. With all thy faults I love thee still.
78. The world’s greatest men have not laboured with a view to becoming rich.
80. This tree is too high for me to climb.
82. Having finished our work, we went out for a walk.
79. The news is too good to be true.
81. He is too old to learn anything new.
83. With a change of wind we shall have rain.
84. With all his wealth he is not happy.
4. Conversion Of Complex Senences To Simple Sentences
2. ఈ క్రింది examples ను పరిశీలించండి :-
Noun Clause
Complex. He said that he was innocent.
Simple. He declared his innocence.
Complex. That you are drunk aggravates your offence.
Simple. Your drunkenness aggravates your offence.
Complex. Tell me where you live.
Simple. Tell me your address.
Complex. It is a pity that we should have to undergo this disgrace.
Simple. Our having to undergo this disgrace is a pity.
Complex. It is proclaimed that all men found with arms will be shot.
Simple. According to the proclamation all men found with arms will be shot.
Complex. He remarked how impudent the boy was.
Simple. He remarked on the boy’s impudence.
Complex. How long I shall stay is doubtful.
Simple. The duration of my stay is doubtful.
Complex. Except that he hurt his hand, he was lucky.
Simple. Except for the hurt to his hand, he was lucky.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex sentences ను Simple sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. We believe that he is innocent.
2. It was much regretted that he was absent.
3. The consequence of his carelessness was that the game was lost.
4. He asked why I came.
5. He ordered that the traitor should be executed.
6. It is to be hoped that he escaped unhurt.
7. I do not know when I shall return.
8. We hope that better times will come.
9. The news that the enemy landed spread like wild fire.
10. That I was successful does not make me happy.
11. He ordered the police that they should imprison the rioters.
12. That you should be willing to believe this is incredible.
13. It is reported that our troops have won a victory.
14. All believed that he was guilty of murder.
15. Tell me what you mean by this.
16. Whoever is prudent is respected.
Adjective Clause
83. ఈ క్రింది examples ను పరిశీలించండి :-
Complex. He died in the village where he was born.
Simple. He died in his native village.
Complex. The moment which is lost is lost for ever.
Simple. A lost moment is lost for ever.
Complex. Men who have risen by their own exertions are always respected.
Simple. Self-made men are always respected.
Complex. They that are whole have no need of the physician.
Simple. Healthy persons have no need of the physician.
Complex. We came upon a hut where a peasant lived.
Simple. We came upon a peasants hut.
Complex. Youth is the time when the seeds of character are sown.
Simple. Youth is the time for the formation of character.
Complex. The exact time when this occured has not been ascertained.
Simple. The exact time of the occurence has not been ascertained.
Complex. The son who was his chief pride in his old age is dead.
Simple. His son, the pride of his old age! is dead.
Complex. The place where Buddha was cremated has recently been discovered.
Simple. The place of Buddha’s cremation has recently been discovered.
Complex. I have no advice that I can offer you.
Simple. I have no advice to offer you.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex sentences ను Simple sentences గా మార్చండి.
1. As I was unable to help in any other way, I gave her some money.
2. He sold the horse which belonged to his brother.
3. I have no horse that I can lend you.
4. The marks that were left by the whip were still visible.
5. This is the place where we camp.
6. The heart that is full of grief is heavy.
7. The reply which you have made is foolish.
8. The evil that men do lives after them.
9. This is the needle with which she knits.
10. He prospered by the help he got from his friends.
11. Have you nothing that you wish to say?
12. Do you not remember him who was formerly your friend?
13. They were advised by a clever lawyer who was a High Court pleader.
14, He is weak from the illness which he had recently.
15. A man who is dead needs no riches.
16. I have seen the house which belongs to Rama.
17. He was the most learned of the judges who lived at that time.
18. He died in the village where he was born.
19. The horse which is an Arab of pure blood, is very swift.
20. Is there no place which is kept for bathing here?
21. Can he get no work that he can do?
22. He shot a tiger which was the scourge of the district.
23. The birds have no water that they can drink.
24. The chief thing that Wycliffe and his friends achieved was the translation of the Bible into English.
25. That is the book that belongs to me.
26. I saw a man who was blind.
27. This is the bottle which is used for water.
28. I found the book which I had lost.
29. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
30. The boy who stood first got the prize.
31. The smell which comes from this drain, is very bad.
32. People who live in glass houses must not throw stones.
33. The services he has rendered to the state cannot be over-estimated.
34. The place where they live is very unhealthy.
35. This idea on which he based his philosophy, is very difficult to comprehend.
36. I have no time that I can waste on idle talk.
37. Here is a barrier that cannot be passed.
38. A person who relies on his own efforts has the best chance to win success.
39. A person who has risen by his own exertions is always respected.
or
40. A boy who had been notoriously idle was awarded a prize.
41. Such men as you cannot be easily disheartened.
42. A man who is industrious is sure to succeed.
43. He told us the time when he expected to arrive.
Adverb Clause
84. ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను పరిశీలించండి.
Complex. The Captain was annoyed that he had not carried out his orders.
Simple. The Captain was annoyed at his not having carried out his orders.
Complex. You can talk as much as you like.
Simple. You can talk to your heart’s content.
Complex. Everything comes if a man will only work and wait.
Simple. Everything comes to a diligent and patient man.
Complex. I am pushing my business wherever I can find an opening.
Simple. I am pushing my business in every possible direction.
Complex. He will not pay unless he is compelled.
Simple. He will pay only under compulsion.
Complex. You have succeeded better than you hoped.
Simple. You have succeeded beyond your hopes.
Complex. When the cat is away the mice will play.
Simple. In the absence of the cat the mice will play.
Complex. He does not always speak as he thinks.
Simple. He does not always speak his thoughts.
Complex. A good boy will always do as he is commanded by his superiors.
Simple. A good boy will always cany out (or execute) the commands of his superiors.
Complex. I was surprised to hear him talk so.
Simple. I was surprised when I heard him talk so.
Complex. He was so tired that he could not stand.
Simple. He was too tired to stand.
Complex. If I make a promise I keep it.
Simple. I make a promise only to keep it.
Complex. As the war was ended, the soldiers returned.
Simple. The War being ended, the soldiers returned.
Complex. While there is life there is hope
Simple. Life and hope are inseparable.
Complex. As you sow, so you will reap.
Simple. You will ‘but reap the fruits of your sowing.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex sentences ను Simple sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. As you are here you may as well see it.
2. He was angry when he heard the result.
3. Does he know the consequences if he refuses?
4. He cannot go unless I consent.
5. You cannot always talk sense if you are always talking.
6. 7. The boy ran as fast as he could.
7. The boy ran as fast as he could.
7. The boy ran as fast as he could.
8. You never come here but you steal something.
9. Although he has failed twice he will try again.
10. As it was beginning to rain we waited a while.
11. Because he was ill he stayed at home.
12. He made such good speed that he was in time.
13. Since I am unable to get much, I accept little.
14. He will pay you when he hears from me.
15. He was so tired that he could not sleep.
16. As he felt cold he lit a fire.
17. I congratulated him because he had passed.
18. They rejoice that they are going.
19. As the hour had arrived they started.
20. He can afford to be generous because he is rich.
21. The dog jumped up when he saw the cat.
22. Since I believed his word i did not ask for proof.
23. The horse is so old that it cannot work.
24. The tiger is renowned through all the countryside because he is so cunning and ferocious.
25. The longer we wait here, the darker it will become.
26. He was very angry when he had to pay again.
27. When they heard the signal they sprang up.
28. He is not so tall that he cannot enter the doorway.
29. Wherever you go I shall follow you.
30. As the truth is known, further lying is useless.
31. As soon as he heard the news he wrote to me.
32. No sooner did he see us than he disappeared.
33. As he was not there, I spoke to his brother.
34. Because you have done this I shall punish you.
35. They went where living was cheaper.
36. She stood as though turned to stone.
37. Wherever he preached the people gathered to listen.
38. You will pass If you work hard.
39. He cannot see unless he wears glasses.
40. His father still trusted him though he had deceived him.
41. He is not so prudent as he ought to be.
42. It was so dark that you could not see your hand.
43. When the fraud was discovered, he was imprisoned after being tried.
44. He was so indolent that he could not be successful.
45. An honest boy speaks as he thinks.
46. Sit down where you please.
47. The larger the brain, the more vigorous the mind.
48. We have com.e so that we may help you.
49. We will do the work as well as we can.
50. Robinson Crusoe was puzzled when he discovered the print of a foot on the sand.
51. Though the sky falls, he will not be frightened.
52. Apollo was worshipped as long as the Roman Empire lasted.
53. I will buy it, cost what it may.
54. I am surprised that you should believe such nonsense.
55. Whatever you do, I will support. I shall give you my horse if you give me your silver.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex sentences ను Simple sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. It is terrible that people should die of starvation.
2. I was unable to hear what you were saying.
3. We did not go, as the weather was too stormy.
4. It is doubtful whether he will succeed.
5. He became so ill that he was unable to walk.
6. No one is promoted to a higher class unless he is examined.
7. He ran as fast as he could.
8. He said that he would come tomorrow.
9. Tell me where you live.
10. He confessed that he was guilty.
11. It was so dark that we lost our way.
12. Tell me how old you are.
13. We hope that better times will come.
14. Grant me what I ask.
15. If you turn to the right you will soon reach the temple.
16. I insist that you should not go.
17. I shall remain where I am.
18. When he will arrive is not yet known.
19. He gave a graphic account of how he escaped.
20. We went half-an-hour earlier, so that we might get a good seat.
21. He complained that he had been unjustly treated.
22. It is certain that he will come.
23. The Commissioner gave rewards to such men as deserve them.
24. I asked him why he came.
25. A child who has lost his parents is to be pitied.
26. They left at six o’clock so that he might catch the early train.
27. Suspicion always haunts the mind of a person who is guilty.
28. He went to Ooty so that he might improve his health,
29. A book in which were pictures of animals, was presented to him by his uncle.
30. When Caesar saw Brutus among the assassins, he covered his face with his gown.
31. John Bright once said that the safest place in England was a first-class carriage in an express train.
32. The question is so complicated that it cannot be settled immediately.
33. Had he been absent, the motion would have been carried.
34. The passage is so difficult that I cannot comprehend it.
35. We must do the work as well as we can.
36. Although they fought most valiantly, they were defeated.
37. Those soldiers who survived have received medals.
38. I wish to know the time when he died.
39. This is a machine which is used for sewing.
40. The priests were satisfied when he offered the money.
41. He seemed very anxious that we should come.
42. You must be hungry if you have not dined.
43. It is lucky that he came just then.
45. You must write to me as soon as you reach Mumbai.
47. He gave away some books which belonged to his brother.
48. Can you tell me the name of the person who wrote the book?
49. If he wins the battle he will be crowned.
44. It is time you went.
46. It is certain that he will help you.
50. It is said that he died by his own hand.
51. While my parents are absent I cannot come.
52. This sum is so hard that I cannot do it.
53. As one man fell another took his place.
54. Work as hard as you can.
55. Drink while you may.
56. Such a man as he is should succeed.
57. The police know this from information which has been received by them.
5. Conversion Of Compound Sentences To Complex
Sentences
85. ఈ క్రింది examples ను పరిశీలించండి:-
Compound. Search his pockets and you will find the watch.
Complex. If yo’u search his pockets, you will find the watch.
Compound. Do as I tell you, or you will regret it.
Complex. Unless you do as I tell you, you will regret it.
Compound. The lion was wounded but not killed.
Complex. The lion was not killed although he was wounded. (=Although the liop was wounded, he was not killed.)
Compound. Waste not, want hat.
Complex. If you do not waste, you will not want.
Compound. He saw the danger, but pressed on.
Complex. Although he saw the danger, he pressed on.
Compound. He saw the danger and paused.
Complex When he saw the danger he paused.
Compound He aimed at winning the prize and worked hard.
Complex. He worked hard So that he might win the prize.
Compound. He had to sign, or be executed.
Complex. If he had not signed, he would have been executed.
Compound. He is buried near Rome and myrtles grow round his grave.
Complex. He is buried near Rome in a place where myrtles grow.
Compound. He wishes to become learned; therefore he is studying hard.
Complex. He is studying hard so that he may become learned.
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ఈ క్రింది Compound sentences ను Complex sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
2. He put on his hat and went outside.
3. At length she woke and looked round.
4. Keep quiet, or you will be punished.
5. The ship was wrecked, but the crew were saved.
6. Either Shirin will come or she will send a letter.
7. Do your best, and you will never regret it.
8. He received your telegram and set off at once.
9. I must hurry back at once, or my business will greatly suffer.
10. Do this, or you will be punished.
11. I put my hand into my pocket and gave him a rupee.
12. Rama may not be clever but he is certainly industrious.
13. Only do the right, and you will have no reason to be ashamed.
14. The crow stole a piece of cheese and flew with it to a tree.
15. I called at your house yesterday but you were out.
17. You have earned his gratitude, so you shall not go unrewarded.
18. He failed in his first attempt and never tried again.
19. Time flies fast, yet it sometimes appears to move slowly.
20. Mosquitoes cause malaria, and this is well known.
21. He ran to the station, but he missed the train.
22. She must weep, or she will die.
23. He is poor, but contented.
24. The boy was tired, therefore he went to bed.
25. Eat few suppers and you’ll need few medicines.
26. Life has few enjoyments; still we cling to it.
27. He wishes to succeed; therefore he works hard.
28. He is working hard; therefore he will succeed.
29. We must do our work well, or our master will be angry with us.
30. He was going along this road, and met a dragon.
31. They were refused pay, but went on working.
32. I frowned upon him, yet he loves me still.
33. Do you find victories and we will find rewards?
34. The archers were poorly armed, but they offered a stubborn resistance.
35. Cross this line and you will be captured.
37. We are few, but we are of the right sort.
36. You must be warmly clad, or you will catch cold.
38. Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves.
39. He adored his proud wife, but he was in mortal fear of her fierce temper.
40. Be diligent and you will succeed.
41. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
42. It seems too good to be true, nevertheless it is a fact.
43. I will recover it, or die in the attempt.
44. Take a farthing from a hundred pounds, and it will be a hundred pounds no longer.
45. He has lost all his teeth, consequently he cannot eat hard food.
46. Give him an inch and he’ll take an ell.
47. Hear him out, and you will understand him the better.
48. Advance another step, and you are a dead man.
49. Send the deed after me and I will sign it.
50. He was very learned and seemed to know everything.
51. We landed at Karachi, and there we spent a very enjoyable week.
52. We called upon Mr. Pundit and he introduced us to his partner.
53. He was my friend, therefore I loved him.
54. He was ambitious and therefore I killed him.
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ఈ క్రింది Compound వాక్యములను Complex వాక్యములుగా మార్చండి :-
1. Give me the book and I will read it.
2. Take quinine and your fever will be cured.
3. I tell him to be quiet and he takes no notice.
4. He is deaf but he will always pretend to hear.
5. You have paid the bill but you will get no more credit.
6 I ran all the way to the station but I missed the train.
7. Rama is a better player than Krishna and therefore he must take his place in the team.
8. You called me and here I am.
9. The master is nearly blind and the boys are very sorry for him.
10. We will win or die.
11. Let me come in, or I will break down the door.
12. Be careful in your diet and you will keep health.
13. Listen and I will tell you all.
14. He is very agreeable but I don’t like him.
15. It is cold, so I shall wear a coat.
16. Send me the gun and I will mend it.
17. Be good and you need not be clever.
18. Follow me, or you will lose your way.
19. I do not like his lectures and so I don’t attend them.
20. You must pay, or else sign a chit.
21. He was never present, but he always sent a deputy.
22. Pay heed to the small details and the general plan will surely succeed.
23. He has injured me but I will forgive him.
24. Be quiet, or I shall punish you.
25. Be just and fear not.
26. He ran away, or they would have killed him.
28. He is certain to be late, so why wait for him?
29. Sri Lanka went in first on a very wet wicket, and so they lost the match.
30. You or I must go away.
31. They tried to bribe the peon but he was too clever for them.
32. You ordered the goods and so they have been sent.
6. Conversion Of complex Sentences To Compound
Sentences
86. ఈ క్రింది ఉదాహరణలను పరిశీలించండి :-
Complex. I am certain you have made a mistake.
Compound. You have made a mistake, and of this I am certain.
Complex. I am glad that he hai recovered from illness.
Compound. He has recovered from illness, and I am glad of it.
Complex. We can prove that the earth is round.
Compound. I have found the book that I had lost.
Complex. I had lost a book, but I have found it.
Compound. As soon as he got the telegram, he left in a taxi.
Complex. The earth is round, and we can prove it.
Compound. He got the telegram, and immediately he left in a taxi.
Complex. He worked hard so that he might win the prize.
Compound. He aimed at winning the prize and worked hard.
Complex. If he is at home, I shall see him.
Compound. He is more a philosopher than a poet.
Complex. He is something of a poet, but rather more of a philosopher. I
Compound. We sow so that we may reap.
Complex. He may be at home, and in that case I shall see him,
Compound. He could afford to lose something, but he lost somewhat more.
Complex. He lost more than he could afford.
Compound. you do not hurry you will miss the train.
Complex. We desire to reap, therefore we sow.
Compound. You must hurry, or you will miss the train.
Complex. Unless we do our work well our master will be angry with us.
Compound. We must do our work well, or our master will be angry with us.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex వాక్యములను Compound వాక్యములుగా మార్చండి :-
1. Once upon a time a man owned a hen which laid everyday a golden egg.
2 We selected this bicycle after we had tried several times.
3. It is surprising that he did not succeed.
4. If you do not take exercise, you will be ill.
5. If you run, you will be in time.
6. He ran away because he was afraid.
7. Though you try with all your might, you will not succeed.
8. Although he saw the danger, he pressed on.
9. I shall not go unless I am invited.
10. A book’s a book, although there’s nothing in it.
11. If you eat too much you will be ill.
12. As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.
13. Unless you keep quiet, you will be punished.
14. As soon as he heard the news he wrote to me.
15. Because ‘You have done this I shall punish you.
16. I forgave him because he was dying.
17. When you have rested, go on with the work.
18. His father still trusted him though he had deceived him.
19 . He stayed at home because he was ill.
20. Though the sky falls, he will not be frightened.
21. He was educated at a public school where he learnt Latin.
22. I struck him because he ventured to obstruct my path.
23. They went to war that they might extend their empire.
24. Although they fought most valiantly, they were defeated.
25. As he was not there, I spoke to his brother.
26. He writes so illegibly that I cannot read his letter.
27. I know what you told him.
28. The ship was steered so skillfully that it reached the harbour safely.
29 You must be respectable if you would be respected.
30. As he was ambitious, I killed him.
31. Though often capricious and impertinent, she was never out of temper.
32. Though the waves are raging high, I’ll row you o’er the ferry.
33. He finished first though he began late.
34. Though he tries hard, he is seldom successful.
35. When the sun set he returned home.
36. Since duty calls us, we must obey.
37. He had a cow that gave enormous quantities of milk.
38. He failed because he was too rash.
39. We eat so that we may live.
40. He was so learned that he seemed to know everything.
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ఈ క్రింది Complex sentences ను Compound sentences గా మార్చండి :-
1. Rama went to school as soon as he had finished his meal.
2. If I ask a civil question I expect a civil reply.
3. They have never been poor since they opened that shop.
4. I could answer if I chose.
5. We might admire a bad man though we cannot admire a weak one.
6. I advise you to try although you may not succeed.
7. I spoke plainly so that you might understand.
8 He feigned sleep as he had an object in doing so.
9. He gave himself up because the flight was useless.
10. As weare here we will stay here.
11. I do not think he will come.
12. I know there is a rupee in your hand.
13. Come when you like.
14. I shall come when I am in better health..
15. I would have shot the snake if I had seen it.
16. His precept is as beautiful as his practice is disgraceful.
17. At Rome we must behave as the Romans do.
18. He fell as I fired.
19. If you come here you will repent it.
20. I have never heard from him since he left Mumbai.
21. He went to the house so that he might leave a message.
22. Unless we run we shall miss the train.
23. As soon as the sun touches the horizon darkness begins to settle upon the scene.
24. However clever you may be, you cannot succeed without industry.
25. Do this, lest a worse thing befall.
26. If you trust to the book you will find yourself in difficulties.
27. We may lose all without regret, if we may keep our honour sustained.
28. Bad as things are they migl’it be worse.
29. You may go when you have finished your work.
30.His bark is worse than his bite.
31. If I am right you must be wrong.
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ఈ క్రింది వాక్యములను brackets లో చూపిన విధముగా మార్పు చెయ్యండి :
1. A soldier of the tenth legion leaped into the water as soon as the ship touched the shore. (Begin with No sooner.)
2 We have helped them with money as well as a body of workers, all well-trained and experienced. (Use the expression ‘not only’ and ‘everyone’.)
3. Mrs. Smith is the wisest member of the family and of her four daughters Jane is the prettiest. (Use the comparatives of ‘wise’ and ‘pretty’.)
4. The difficulty was solved by means of a special service devised for the occasion. (Make the word ‘service’ the subject)
5. The lady was compelled by the doctor to drink such vile medicine that she was all but killed by him. (Use the active voice throughout)
6. You are already as well acquainted with these affairs as I am. (Use ‘known’ for ‘acquainted”.)
7. As soon as Sir Roger had seated himself, he called for wax candles. (Use ‘no sooner’ for ‘as soon as’.)
8. When supper had been prepared, Robinson Crusoe sat down expecting to enjoy himself greatly. (Use noun forms instead of ‘prepared’ and ‘expecting’.)
9. Nelson knew the value of obedience so well that he anticipated some censure for his act (Rewrite this sentence, using ‘too’ for ‘so’.).
10. The secretary sent me no reply for ten days. (Rewrite, using the verb ‘reply’ instead of the noun.)
11. Have a look at the newspaper and you will find a lot of space devoted to advertisements. (Begin with if.)
12. His parents were compelled by poverty to send him abroad that he might earn his own living. (Simple sentence, active voice.)
13. His fondness for games increases with his proficiency. (Complex sentence, using ‘thethe’ and adjectives to replace the abstract nouns.)
14. Of all the men I know none is less inclined than he is to believe ill of others. (Reduce to two clauses.)
15. He has squandered his fortune, estranged his friends and ruined his health by his recklessness and extravagance (Use ‘not only……but’.)
16. He has discovered new facts al1d advanced new arguments, but my opinion is unchanged. (Complex sentence; negative principal clause with verb in active voice; two adjectival clauses.)
17. He is notoriously mean in his treatment of his servants. (Rewrite in four ways-(1) Simple sentence with ‘treatment’ as subject; (2) Simple sentence with ‘treat’ as the verb; (3) Complex sentence with a noun clause; (4) Complex sentence with an adjective clause and ‘meanness’ as subject of the principal clause).
18. You can imagine my annoyance on learning of the postponement of the football match. (Complex sentence; three subordinate clauses.)
19. His sole income is what he earns by his pen. (Make the principal clause negative.)
20. A sailing ship was wrecked here last December. [Rewrite in three ways so as to emphasize (1) ‘sailing’. (2) ‘here’, (3) ‘December’.]
21. It is probable that he will come back. (Simple sentence; replace ‘probable’ and ‘come back’ by nouns.)
22. Her reason for not going with us was that she had no money. (Use, therefore.) t)
23. Besides having a salary, he also has a private income. (Use not only…. bu
24. When the monsoon broke, the temperature fell rapidly. (Simple sentence, ‘break’ as subject; replace ‘fell’ by noun).