Transform the following Complex sentences into Simple:
1. Since he was sharp,
he made a good result.
Answer: Because of his
being sharp, he made a good result.
2. I was saved since I
had shown a true love for all living things.
Answer: I was saved because
of my having shown a true love for all living things.
3. Though he was
learned, he did not get a good job.
Answer: In spite of his
being learned, he did not get a good job.
4. Though Bangladesh has
a large population, it cannot be called an over populated country.
Answer: In spite of
having a large population, Bangladesh cannot be called an over populated
country.
5. The boy was so
foolish that he could not understand a simple matter.
Answer: The boy was too
foolish to understand a simple matter.
6. Although they were
poor, they had a happy conjugal life.
Answer: In spite of
their being poor, they had a happy conjugal life.
7. I shall pay now for
what you have done.
Answer: I shall pay now
for your deeds.
8. The writer lived in a
cabin which belonged to the orphanage.
Answer: The writer
lived in a cabin belonging to the orphanage.
9. They saw the drunken
porter who was lying on the floor.
Answer: They saw the
drunken porter lying on the floor.
10.
You
came here when you were only four.
Answer: At the age of
only four, you came here.
11.
He
woke up when it was raining.
Answer: At the time of
raining, he woke up.
12.
Since
the water was salty, the sailors could not drink it.
Answer: The water being
salty, the sailors could not drink it.
13.
Though
he had willingness, he could not eat ice cream.
Answer: In spite of his
having willingness, he could not eat ice cream.
14.
They
did not attend the meeting because they feared of violence.
Answer: They did not
attend the meeting because of fear of violence.
15.
I
have no money that I can spare.
Answer: I have no money
to spare.
16.
The
woman who is reported is a spy.
Answer: The reported
woman is a spy.
17.
Only
the boys who work hard shine in life.
Answer: Only the hard
working boys shine in life.
18.
Since
the workers were encouraged by the owner, they went on working.
Answer: Being
encouraged by the owner, the workers went on working.
19.
He
is so weak that he cannot speak a single word.
Answer: He is too weak
to speak a single word.
20.
If
you eat a balanced diet, you can remain safe.
Answer: By eating a balanced
diet, you can remain safe.
21.
If
you do not write much, you cannot write well.
Answer: Without writing
much, you cannot write well.
22.
If
you read more, you will know more.
Answer: By reading
more, you will know more.
23.
A
man who is drowning catches at a straw.
Answer: A drowning man
catches at a straw.
24.
When
the boys saw the snake, they killed it.
Answer: Seeing the
snake, the boys killed it.
25.
When
it was daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping.
Answer: At daylight, I
was half awakened by the sound of chopping.
26.
He
was the only man that was alive.
Answer: Only he was
alive. / He was the only alive man.
27.
They
saw a ship that was coming to them.
Answer: They saw a ship
coming to them.
28.
The
house which I live in at present is comfortable.
Answer: At present, I
live in a comfortable house.
29.
When
a teacher is absent, students generally make a noise.
Answer: A teacher being
absent, students generally make a noise. / Due to the absence of a teacher,
students generally make a noise. / Students generally make a noise in absence
of a teacher.
30.
It
is not known when he will arrive.
Answer: The time of his
arrival is not known.
31.
I
know what his intention is.
Answer: I know his
intention.
32.
The
students had to vacate the halls because there was a serious violence in the
campus.
Answer: The students
had to vacate the halls because of a serious violence in the campus.
33.
When
my mutton chop arrived, she took me to task.
Answer: On the arrival
of my mutton chop, she took me to task.
34.
He
had arrived at home when we left for Dhaka.
Answer: He had arrived
at home at the time of our leaving for Dhaka.
35.
I
told him that he should be brief.
Answer: I told him to
be brief.
36.
The
authoress went to Dhaka when it was autumn.
Answer: In autumn, the
authoress went to Dhaka.
37.
I
was admitted to school when I was five.
Answer: At the age of
five, I was admitted to school.
38.
He
was glad when he heard the news.
Answer: He was glad to
hear the news.
39.
We
know where Nazrul Islam was born.
Answer: We know the birth
place of Nazrul Islam.
40.
The
girls were delighted when they saw the fine flowers.
Answer: The girls were
delighted seeing the fine flowers.
41.
Since
he bought the costly house, he ran into debt.
Answer: Buying the
costly house, he ran into debt.
42.
As
soon as he went there, he received the news.
Answer: He received the
news immediately after going there.
43.
The
boy confessed that he was guilty.
Answer: The boy
confessed his crime/guilt.
44.
They
soon forget the sufferings they had on the journey.
Answer: They soon
forget their past sufferings on the journey.
45.
As
the writer was poor, he could not visit Sheraton earlier.
Answer: Being poor, the
writer could not visit Sheraton earlier.
46.
When
the lunch was over, the lady went away.
Answer: The lunch being
over, the lady went away.
47.
As
the shirt is costly, I cannot buy it.
Answer: The shirt being
costly, I cannot buy it.
48.
If
you take exercise regularly, you can be healthy.
Answer: By taking
exercise regularly, you can be healthy.
49.
We
eat so that we may live.
Answer: We eat to live.
50.
A
friend who is true stands by his friend in time of need.
Answer: A true friend
stands by his friend in time of need.
51.
The
opinion that you have about me is not true.
Answer: Your opinion
about me is not true.
52.
Mecca
is the place where the holy prophet was born.
Answer: Mecca is the
birth place of the holy prophet.
53.
When
the girl stood by the window, she looked out.
Answer: Standing
by the window, the girl looked out.
54.
Since
the boy worked hard, he shone in life.
Answer: Working hard,
the boy shone in life.
55.
He
worked hard so that he could pass the examination.
Answer: He worked hard
to pass the examination.
56.
He
has no friend that can help him.
Answer: He has no
friend to help him.
57.
I
am the last man who will go there.
Answer: I am the last
man to go there.
58.
I
heard what he said.
Answer: I heard his
statement. / I heard his saying.
59.
Lord
knew what they cost.
Answer: Lord knew their
cost.
60.
Tell
me what the truth is.
Answer: Tell me the
truth.
61.
He
declared that he was innocent. / He said that he was an innocent.
Answer: He declared his
innocence. / He expressed his innocence.
62.
I
admit that he is a great poet.
Answer: I admit his
greatness as a poet. / I admit him to be a great poet.
63.
As
he saw the tiger, he ran away in fear.
Answer: Seeing the
tiger, he ran away in fear.
64.
There
is no doubt that he is an honest man.
Answer: Undoubtedly, he
is an honest man.
65.
They
worked till the sun set.
Answer: They worked
till the sunset.
66.
That
he is honest is known to all.
Answer: His honesty is
known to all.
67.
He
acted as a wise man does.
Answer: He acted like a
wise man.
68.
I
am sure that he will succeed.
Answer: I am sure of
his success.
69.
If
you do not hold your tongue, I will turn you out.
Answer: I will turn you
out for your failure to hold your tongue.
70.
If
you do not walk fast, you will miss the train.
Answer: Without walking
fast, you will miss the train.
71.
I
knew that they were horribly expensive.
Answer: I knew them to
be horribly expensive.
72.
They
are so nice that they cannot be used just at present.
Answer: They are too
nice to be used just at present.
73.
He
confessed the crime he had committed.
Answer: He confessed
his crime.
74.
The
lady wrote letters to the writer so that she might have a lunch from him.
Answer: The lady wrote
letters to the writer to have a lunch from him.
75.
Wherever
you go, I shall follow you.
Answer: I shall follow
you everywhere.
76.
Though
he was dishonest, he was set free.
Answer: In spite of his
being dishonest, he was set free.
77.
People
work hard so that they may shine in life.
Answer: People work
hard to shine in life.
78.
The
steamer will leave as soon as the mails arrive.
Answer: On the arrival
of the mails, the steamer will leave.
79.
I
saw a bird that was wounded.
Answer: I saw a wounded
bird.
80.
When
he was punished, he wept.
Answer: On being punished,
he wept.
81.
The
moment that is lost is lost forever.
Answer: The lost moment
is lost forever.
82.
I
know what his name is.
Answer: I know his
name.
83.
His
silence proves that he is guilty.
Answer: His silence
proves his guilt.
84.
You
may criticize what I do.
Answer: You may
criticize my action.
85.
He
hoped that he would win the prize.
Answer: He hoped to win
the prize.
I shall pay now for what you have done... Convert it to simple
ReplyDeleteI shall pay now for your deeds.
DeleteI shall pay now for your doing.
DeleteI shall pay now for his deed
DeleteThe boy who works hard can shine in life
ReplyDeleteThe hard work boy can shine in life
DeleteExcuse me
ReplyDeleteNoon can reward unless he works hard ki hobe eitar
Deleteeita complex sentence but kishe convert korte hobe?!
DeleteNo one can reward unless, he works hard
DeleteSimple:without working hard no one can reward
they played till sunset. convert it to simple
ReplyDeleteIt was delight when you woke up (complex) eta ans ta ektu bolben please
ReplyDeleteAt the time of daylight, you woke up.
DeleteHe acted as a wise man does.(make it simple sentence)
ReplyDeleteHe acted like a wise man
DeleteThey did not attend the meeting because they feared of violence,,,(make it simple sentence)
ReplyDeleteBeing feared of violence, they did not attend the weeding.
DeleteSince the boy worked hard.he shines in life
ReplyDeleteworking hard the boy shines in life
DeleteVery nice post. Good information regarding English Grammar. Very helpful.
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteit is very kind of you that you help the student.
ReplyDeleteThe boy who is walking on the street was hit by a bus
ReplyDeleteThe boy walking on the street was hit by a bus.
DeleteHe called the man who was walking alone the street
ReplyDeleteHe woke up when it was raining, simple form?
ReplyDeleteHe woke up at the time of raining
DeleteWhen it was dead of night,he woke up
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