Convert the following complex sentences to compound sentences.
Compound Sentence:
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinator such as for, and or, but. It is distinct from a complex sentence, which is an independent clause that is joined with a dependent clause.
Complex Sentence:
A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
Hint
To convert a complex sentence into a compound
sentence, you have to remove all subordinating conjunctions and replace them
with coordinating conjunctions. The most common coordinating conjunctions
are: and, but, or, nor, yet, for, so.
1. When I ask a polite question, I expect a polite
reply.
2. He went to work though he was ill.
3. I advise you to make another attempt although you
may not succeed.
4. I explained everything in detail so that you may
understand.
5. He gave up because there was no point in arguing.
6. As he was not there, we went without him.
7. I know you are hiding something in your left hand.
8. I will come when I am in better health.
9. I would have killed the snake if I had seen it.
10. You may go after you have finished your work.
Answers
1. I ask a polite question and I
expect a polite reply.
2. He was ill but he went to work.
3. You may not succeed yet I advise
you to make another attempt.
4. You should understand, so I
explained everything in detail.
5. There was no point in arguing and hence
he gave up.
6. He was not there, so we went
without him.
7. You are hiding something in your left hand and I
know it.
8. I must be in better health and then
I will come.
9. I didn’t see the snake and therefore I
didn’t kill it.
10. Finish your work and then you may
go.