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.
