Sentence transformation from Compound to Complex. Worksheet with answers.
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.
What are clauses?
Clauses are groups of words with a subject and a verb.
There are two main types.
1. Independent clause: (Main Clause)
These can stand alone and express complete thoughts.
e.g.:
The sun rises in the east.
I drink coffee.
These pizzas taste delicious.
2. Dependent clause: (Subordinate clause)
A subordinate is a group of words with a subject and a verb and they can’t stand alone because they don’t express complete thoughts.
e.g.:
Whenever the sun rises.
Since I drink coffee.
Because I love pizza.
Transform the following compound sentences into complex sentences.
1. He tried his best, but he didn’t succeed.
2. The clown entered the circus ring and the children
started clapping.
3. Take care of the pence and the pounds will take
care of themselves.
4. You have to hurry or you will miss the bus.
5. The battle has been won but the war isn’t over yet.
6. The country has made huge progress, but we still
have a long way to go.
7. You have to be 18 years old or you can’t vote.
8. Leprosy is curable and everybody knows this.
9. He is a magician from Turkey and he has performed
all over the world.
Answers
1. Though he tried his best, he didn’t succeed.
2. When the clown entered the circus ring, the
children started clapping.
3. If you take care of the pence, the pounds will take
care of themselves.
4. If you do not hurry you will miss the bus.
5. Though the battle has been won, the war isn’t over
yet.
6. Although the country has made huge progress, we
still have a long way to go.
7. If you are under 18, you can’t vote.
8. Everybody knows that leprosy is curable.
9. He is a magician from Turkey who has performed all
over the world.