Sentence transformation from Simple to Complex. Worksheet with answers.
Simple Sentence:
A simple
sentence contains only one Independent clause. It means it
doesn’t contain more than one independent clause, and it doesn’t contain any
subordinate clause. It expresses one main idea.
Complex Sentence:
A
complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least
one dependent clause.
Combine each set of simple
sentence into one complex sentence.
1. I waited for my friend. I waited till he arrived.
2. He hid somewhere. His pursuers could not find him.
3. You are intelligent. I am intelligent.
4. He was not there. I left a message with his mother.
5. We wish to live. We eat for that purpose.
6. She was very tired. She could barely stand.
7. Don’t eat too much. You may fall ill.
8. He started early. He finished late.
9. You must tell me everything. Otherwise I will not
be able to help you.
10. I will get ready. Do not go till then.
Answers
1. I waited for my friend until he arrived.
2. He hid where his pursuers could not find
him.
3. I am as intelligent as you are.
4. As he was not there, I left a message
with his mother.
5. We eat that we may live.
6. She was so tired that she could barely
stand.
7. If you eat too much, you may fall ill.
8. Though he started early, he finished
late.
9. If you do not tell me everything, I
will not be able to help you.
10. Do not go until I get ready.