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1. 1.

   Analyse the following simple sentences.

   1. He gets his living by trade.
   2. A house divided against itself cannot stand.
   3. He sold his horse below its value.
   4. The old woman is dead.
   5. His grammar is shocking.
   6. Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
2. 2.

   Analyse the following complex sentences.

   1. She made lunch when she returned home.
   2. I do not know what he wants.
   3. I went to see what had happened.
   4. I remember the house where I was born.
   5. The boy who sits near me is my brother.
   6. You will pass if you work hard.
3. 3.

   Analyse the following compound sentences.

   1. The thief saw the police and ran away.
   2. He made several attempts but did not succeed.
   3. The party was not good, so I left early.
   4. He began late but finished first.
   5. You must do your homework or the teacher will punish you.
   6. Life is short, yet we waste a lot of time.
4. 4.

   Change the following sentences as directed.

   1. The news is too good to be true. (remove too)
   2. No other metal is as useful as iron. (change into superlative)
   3. When did he sell his car? (change into passive)
   4. She is your friend. (change into negative)
   5. Could she do such a mean act? (change into assertive)
   6. He lives comfortably. (replace the adverb by a noun)
5. 5.

   Change the following sentences as directed.

   1. She went out in spite of the rain. (simple to compound)
   2. It was raining, so the match was cancelled. (compound to simple)
   3. We hope to win the match. (simple to complex)
   4. I saw a bird which was wounded. (complex to simple)
   5. Water the seeds and they will grow. (compound to complex)
   6. As he was ill, he stayed at home. (complex to compound)
   7. We supposed he was an American. (complex to simple)
   8. The party was not good, so I left early. (compound to complex)
   9. I do not know where he lives. (complex to simple)
   10. If you ring the bell, the servant will come. (complex to compound)
6. 6.

   Combine each set of sentences into one sentence.

   1. Summer is hot. Winter is cold.
   2. He is guilty. That is clear.
   3. He has succeeded. I am glad of it.
   4. He is poor. He is contented.
   5. He will deceive you. It is certain.
   6. He is very old. He cannot walk.
   7. He felt tired. He put away his books.
   8. I heard the noise. I woke up.
   9. the police arrived. The mob dispersed.
   10. He has a large family. He must provide for them.