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1. 1.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using participles.

   1. The magician took pity on the mouse. He turned it into a cat.
   2. The king was warned of his danger. He made good his escape.
   3. Cinderalla hurried away with much haste. She dropped one of her little glass-slippers.
   4. He had resolved on a certain course. He acted with vigour.
   5. The Russians burnt Moscow. The French were forced to quit it.
   6. I was returning home. I saw a man, He looked very ill. He was lying by the roadside.
2. 2.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using nouns or phrases in apposition.

   1. Coal is a very important mineral. It is hard, bright, black and brittle.
   2. His only son died before him. He was a lad of great promise.
   3. Bruno is my faithful dog. I love him.
   4. Tagore's most famous work is the Gitanjali. It is a collection of short poems.
   5. Sardar Patel helped to unify India. He was a great statesman. He was the 'Iron Man of India'.
3. 3.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using prepositions with nouns or gerunds.

   1. I have examined the statement. I find many errors in it.
   2. Even a bird will defend its young ones. It then shows great courage.
   3. He set traps every night. He cleared his house of rats.
   4. He has a good record. it is impossible to suspect such a man.
   5. You helped me. Otherwise I should have been drowned.
   6. She stood there for hours. She did not move. She did not speak.
4. 4.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using the nominative absolute construction.

   1. It was a very hot day. I could not do my work satisfactorily.
   2. Rain was plentiful this year. Rice is cheap.
   3. The secretaryship was vacant. Nobody was willing to undertake the duties of the post. I offered my services.
   4. The sun rose. The fog cleared away. The lighthouse was seen less than a mile away.
   5. He fired his gun. The ball went high. The tiger sprang on him.
   6. The master was out of the room. The door was shut. The boys made a lot of noise.
5. 5.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using infinitives.

   1. The information is of no use to us. It has come too late.
   2. He cannot afford a car. He is too poor.
   3. You did not invest all your savings in one concern. You were prudent.
   4. Napoleon was one of the greatest of generals. this is universally acknowledged.
   5. His Majesty desired to kill Gulliver secretly. Various means were employed for this.
   6. He keeps some fierce dogs. they will guard his house. They will keep away robbers.
6. 6.

   Combine each set of sentences into one simple sentence by using adverbs or adverbial phrases.

   1. He was not at the meeting. His absence was unavoidable.
   2. The blow dazed him. That condition lasted only for a time.
   3. He admitted his error. He expressed his regret.
   4. He applied for leave. It was not granted.
   5. Boys grow up to be men. The growth is very slow. It cannot be seen.
   6. Rama struck Krishna. His blows were cruel. They were frequent. There was no reason for this.