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1. 1.

   Rewrite these simple sentences as compound sentences. Use the conjunctions in brackets.

   1. The dancer was not tall or slim. (neither...nor)
   2. Jayant and his brothers are good athletes. (not only...but also)
   3. The disqualified athlete had to return to his country. (so)
   4. Work hard to prosper in life. (and)
   5. You may eat the cheesecake or the walnut cake. (either...or)
   6. Some plants and animals suffer in high temperature. (not only...but also)
   7. My credit cards along with my ID card have been pickpocketed. (both...and)
   8. Della sold her beautiful hair to buy a gift for her husband. (and)
   9. She was elected by villagers for her sincerity and hard work. (and)
   10. I read the newspaper regularly to stay updated with what is happening. (for)
2. 2.

   Rewrite these simple sentences as complex sentences using the conjunctions in brackets.

   1. Do physical exercise to be healthy. (if)
   2. The cruel-looking man is actually very kind. (though)
   3. The soldiers fired in self-defence, my cousins looked on sadly. (when)
   4. You have to pay a fine on overstepping the zebra crossing. (if)
   5. The rules were strict on account of the curfew. (because)
   6. Somebody quickly organised a water hose in order to put off the fire in my garage. (so that)
   7. Nobody could make out the cause of his anger. (why)
   8. Uncle Puneet stays active in spite of his heart problem. (although)
   9. I must visit this bakery in reaching Pune. (whenever)
3. 3.

   Rewrite these simple sentences both as (i) compound and (ii) complex sentences.

   1. The wind blew away the thatched roof.
   2. A doctor in that hospital is known to me.
   3. Mr Khan teaches us Maths and Chemistry.
   4. I have no money to lend you.
   5. The drowning boy was pulled to safety by a ten-year-old girl.
   6. In his read jacket, Ken waited patiently in the hotel lobby.
   7. She was listening carefully to the soft sound of the river babbling by.
   8. The ship had an unscheduled halt off the coast of Spain due to stormy weather.
   9. The spaceship landed on a barren land in the village.
   10. He had an emotional pause in the middle of his speech.
4. 4.

   Rewrite these sentences as simple sentences by following the directions in brackets.

   1. It was fortunate that all the travellers escaped unhurt. (adverb form of fortunate)
   2. When I stood on the bridge, I could see the whole city. (use the gerund standing)
   3. The puppy wagged its tail and ran up to my father. (use the gerund wagging)
   4. Either bring the book romorrow or bring the fine. (use the conjunction or)
   5. She exercises regularly because she wants to stay fit. (use infinitive to + verb)
   6. Jatin may be ill, but he is taking the test. (use the prepositinal phrase in spite of)
   7. Not only did she bring a cake but also she brought a bouquet on my birthday. (use both)
   8. The child was so tired that she fell asleep on the couch. (use the gerund being)
   9. Grandma is afraid of journeys that are long. (use infinitive to + verb)
   10. Gayatri and Raman, who are swimmers, have bagged medals at the zonals. (use the noun swimmers)