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1. 1.

   Convert the following simple sentences into compound ones.

   1. Seeing the policeman, the thief took to his heels.
   2. He was given a reward for his bravery.
   3. You must run fast to avoid missing the train.
   4. He joined the navy at a very young age.
   5. He joined the navy at a very young age.
   6. He was dismissed for his dishonesty.
   7. Besides calling me names, he also insulted me.
   8. Owing to high fever she did not attend school.
   9. But for the good care of the doctors, the patient would have died.
   10. The accident took place due to the carelessness of the driver.
   11. For all his wealth, he is unhappy.
2. 2.

   Rewrite the following sentences changing them form compound to simple.

   1. He was confused, and so he could not give the correct answers.
   2. He was down with fever and therefore he was not able to attend school.
   3. We went to Shimla in the summer vacation and had a good time there.
   4. I called at his house but he was not there.
   5. Trust in God and do the right.
   6. You must apologise, or you will be dismissed.
   7. Run fast otherwise you will miss the train.
   8. Mend it or end it.
   9. You must either pay the rent or vacate the house.
   10. The sun set and the birds returned to their nests.
3. 3.

   Change the following simple sentences into complex ones, each containing an adjective clause.

   1. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
   2. Thundering clouds seldom rain.
   3. He is not a man of his word.
   4. Do you know the way leading to the station?
   5. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
   6. There is none to dispute my right over the land.
   7. It was calm before the storm.
4. 4.

   Change the following simple sentences into complex ones, each with an adverb clause.

   1. I was astonished to see him laughing  at the old man.
   2. Having  reached the class, the teacher started to test the boys.
   3. They were given a warm welcome everywhere.
   4. To the great surprise of the public, the bank was closed down.
   5. He is generous enough to help the poor.
   6. I had reached the station before the arrival of the train.
5. 5.

   Change the following complex sentences into simple sentences.

   1. The people believed what he said.
   2. I do not know why he has come today.
   3. Weather you succeed or fail depends on how much you work.
   4. I cannot make out what he means.
   5. When you finished your work you can go out.
   6. I know the man about whom you were talking
   7. As soon as he saw the policeman he took to his heels.
   8. He works hard in order that he may get scholarship.
6. 6.

   Change the following complex sentences into simple sentences.

   1. Youth is the time when you caan do hard work.
   2. The boy who broke the slate has been punished.
   3. This is a loss which cannot be  repaired.
   4. He showed me the place where firing took place by the police.
   5. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a man who carried out reforms in the society.
   6. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones on others.
   7. Time which is once is lost for ever.
   8. Men who have risen to glory are always loved.