Exercise 1 – Transformation of Simple Sentences into

Compound Sentences
Read through the following simple sentences and transform them into compound
sentences by using appropriate coordinating conjunctions.

1. Following the trail, we reached our destination.

2. Being sick, I went to the doctor.

3. In spite of the rain, the children went out to play.

4. Having handed over the flowers to my mom, I hugged her.

5. In the event of you not reaching in time, we will postpone the operation.

6. Despite the train being late, Preetha waited for the train.

7. On account of the new rules and regulations, we were asked to work for an extended
period.

8. On seeing his mom, the little boy ran to her.

9. I was too tired to do any more work.

10. In order to reduce weight, Anjali has to eat a balanced diet.

Answers for Exercise 1

1. We followed the trail and reached our destination.

2. I was sick, so I went to the doctor.

3. It was raining but the children went out to play.

4. I handed over the flowers to my mom and hugged her.

5. You should reach in time or we will postpone the operation.

6. The train was late yet Preetha waited for the train.
7. There were new rules and regulations, so we were asked to work for an extended
period.

8. The little boy saw his mom and at once ran to her.

9. I was very tired, so I could not do any more work.

10. Anjali has to reduce weight, so she has to eat a balanced diet.

Exercise 2 – Transformation of Simple Sentences to

Complex Sentences
Go through the following simple sentences and transform them into complex sentences
by using suitable subordinating conjunctions.

1. Because of the rain, we decided to stay back home.

2. To finish your project in time, you should start now.

3. Besides being a good doctor, Sheena is a great artist.

4. Despite several obstacles, Aaron made it to the end.

5. On seeing the bride, all her friends were moved to tears.

6. Without accepting your mistakes, you will not be able to move forward in life.

7. It is too soon to determine the outcome.

8. Stretching itself, the cat crawled into a comfortable position on the couch.

9. Owing to the lack of financial resources, the construction work will not be complete
within the said time. .

10. In spite of trying multiple times, she could not clear the forty-fifth level.

Answers for Exercise 2

1. As it was raining, we decided to stay back home.

2. If you want to finish your project in time, you should start now.
3. Not only is Sheena a good doctor but also a great artist.

4. Though there were several obstacles, Aaron made it to the end.

5. As soon as all her friends saw the bride, they were moved to tears.

6. You will be able to move forward in life only if you accept your mistakes.

7. It is so soon that the outcome cannot be determined.

8. As the cat stretched itself, it crawled into a comfortable position on the couch.

9. Because there was a lack of financial resources, the construction work will not be
completed within the said time.

10. Even though she tried multiple times, she could not clear the forty-fifth level.

Exercise 3 – Transformation of Compound Sentences

to Complex Sentences
Check out the following compound sentences and convert them into complex sentences
by replacing the coordinating conjunction with the most appropriate subordinating
conjunction.

1. I finished my homework and went out to play with my friends.

2. It was very cold, so I wore a sweater.

3. Harold is not keeping well, yet he helps his sister out with the household chores.

4. You must practise well, or you will not be able to perform well.

5. It was cloudy, therefore we went by car.

6. My bike was out of petrol, so I had to go to the nearest petrol station.

7. Naina was very ill, therefore we had to take Naina to the hospital.

8. Rahul worked at the grocery store and studied French at the college as well.

9. You must follow the traffic rules or you will be punished.

10. The bell rang and at once the students assembled on the ground according to their
sports houses.

Answers for Exercise 3

1. After I finished my homework, I went out to play with my friends.

2. It was so cold that I had to wear a sweater.

3. Although Harold is not keeping well, he helps his sister out with the household
chores.

Exercise 4 – Transformation of Sentences as Directed

Go through the following sentences and transform them as directed.

1. If you don’t leave now, you will get caught in the rain. (Change into a simple
sentence)

2. Though we were not sure if we could finish it, we volunteered to help them. (Change
into a compound sentence)

3. Not only did Leslie work on his assignment but also helped me finish mine. (Change
into a compound sentence)

4. As a result of our continuous efforts, we were able to create a working model of the
hospital bed successfully. (Change into a complex sentence)

5. Morgan was a nurse and so her job was to take care of her patients. (Change into a
simple sentence)

6. I looked for Danny everywhere but I could not find him. (Change into a complex
sentence)

7. My cousins and I went for a movie yesterday as we were bored. (Change into a
compound sentence)

8. Tinku wanted to play with his friends and so he finished all his homework quickly.
(Change into a simple sentence)
9. As Balu reached his office, he realised that he had forgotten his files. (Change into a
simple sentence)

10. Bidding goodbye, Mazeeka hugged Raimy for one last time. (Change into a
compound sentence)

Answers for Exercise 4

1. In the event of you not leaving now, you will get caught in the rain.

2. We were not sure if we could finish it, but we volunteered to help them.

3. Leslie worked on his assignment and helped me finish mine as well.

4. Since we put in continuous efforts, we were able to create a working model of the
hospital bed successfully.

5. Being a nurse, Morgan’s job was to take care of her patients.

6. Though I looked for Danny everywhere, I could not find him.

7. My cousins and I were bored, therefore we went for a movie yesterday.

8. In order to play with his friends, Tinku finished all his homework quickly.

9. On reaching his office, Balu realised that he had forgotten his files.

10. Mazeeka bid goodbye and hugged Raimy for one last time.

You can also go through the article on simple, compound and complex sentence
exercises for more practice exercises.