Synthesis of sentence
The synthesis of sentences in English language holds paramount significance as it enables effective communication by combining words and phrases to convey ideas, thoughts, and information cohesively. A well-crafted sentence structure enhances clarity, coherence, and expressiveness, facilitating clear comprehension and conveying the intended message accurately. It serves as the foundation for written and spoken communication, allowing individuals to articulate complex concepts and engage in meaningful dialogue, thereby playing a crucial role in effective interpersonal and professional communication.
1. The conjunction used to write a compound sentence is
1) since 2) because 3) but 4) as
2. 'I gave him the can of wine'.
The correct complex sentence for the above simple sentence is
1) I gave him the can having wine.
2) I gave him the can which had wine.
3) I gave him the can and it had wine.
4) The can I gave him was wine.
3. Choose the conjunction that can be used to write a complex sentence.
1) but 2) else 3) because 4) and
4. The simple sentence among the four is
1) She was generous to the people who were in need.
2) When Savitri was twelve, she was offered a role in a film.
3) Maya Bazar is another film that brought fame to her.
4) She gave an exceptionally brilliant performance.
5. Choose the conjunction that can be used to write a compound sentence.
1) Not only but also 2) as if
3) Scarcely when 4) as long as
6. Madhu is a doctor and Sita, a nurse. This is
1) a simple sentence 2) a compound sentence
3) a complex sentence 4) a compound complex sentence
7. I had scarcely put the phone down when it rang again. The meaning of this sentence can be expressed as
1) As soon as I had put down the phone it rang again.
2) I put the phone down after it had rung again.
3) Before putting the phone down, it rings again.
4) After the phone ringing again, I put it down.
8. A sentence which contains only two principal clauses is called a
1) Complex – compound sentence 2) Simple sentence
3) Compound sentence 4) Complex sentence
9. A sentence which contains a principal clause and a subordinate clause
1) cannot make a meaningful sentence 2) is a complex sentence
3) may be a compound sentence 4) is a simple sentence
10. 'Although he is rich, he is not generous'. If you change the above sentence into a 'simple sentence', you will get:
1) In spite of his generosity, he is rich.
2) Despite his richness, he is not generous.
3) Though he is not generous, he is richness.
4) In spite of he is rich, he is not rich.
11. If children are with an adult, they are allowed to swim in the swimming pool. If you change the above sentence into Negative, you will get :
1) If the children are without an adult, they are allowed to swim in the swimming pool.
2) Unless children are without an adult, they are allowed to swim in the swimming pool.
3) Unless children are with an adult, they are not allowed to swim in the swimming pool.
4) If children are not with an adult, they are allowed to swim in the swimming pool.
12. Identify the INCORRECT sentence.
1) Though Mr. Ramu had busy schedule, yet he attended the party.
2) Mr. Ramu had busy schedule, yet he attended the party.
3) Though Mr. Ramu had busy schedule, he attended the party.
4) In spite of his busy schedule, Mr. Ramu attended the party.
13. Choose the option that gives the complex from of the simple sentence given, below.
She pleaded total ignorance of the theft.
1) She is pleading ignorance of the theft.
2) She said, 'I’m ignorant of the theft'.
3) She pleaded that she was totally ignorant of the theft.
4) She declared her ignorance of the theft.
14. Which of the following is an appropriate definition for a complex sentence?
1) A complex sentence can have only one main clause and one subordinate clause.
2) A complex sentence can have more than one main clause but only one subordinate clause.
3) A complex sentence can have only one main clause but one or more than onesubordinate clauses.
4) A complex sentence can have only one clause and the subordinate clause is not needed.
15. To transform a complex sentence into a compound sentence, the dependent clause should be changed into...
1) Non finite clause 2) phrase
3) a coordinate clause 4) an independent clause
16. Which type of sentence is the following? “His bark is worse than his bite”
1) simple sentence 2) complex sentence
3) compound sentence 4) compound – complex sentence
17. Study or else you will fail.
The given sentence is an example for
1) complex sentence 2) simple sentence
3) defining relative clause 4) compound sentence
18. You must buy a ticket to see the picture.
Change the above sentence into a compound
1) Buy a ticket and you can see the picture.
2) Unless you buy a ticket, you cannot see the picture.
3) If you buy a ticket, you can see the picture.
4) Buy a ticket, then you can see the picture.
19. Pick out the correct complex sentence among the following.
1) No sooner than had I put the phone down, it rang again.
2) No sooner I had put the phone down, it rang again.
3) No sooner had I put the phone down than it rang again.
4) No sooner than I had put the phone down, it rang again.
20. i) The food was very hot. ii) We could not eat it.
The above sentences can be combined and expressed as
1) The food was too hot to eating.
2) The food was so hot that we can’t eat it.
3) The food was hot enough that we could eat it.
4) The food was so hot that we could not eat it.
21. Choose the correct simple sentence from the four alternatives given below
1) He must not be late or he will be punished.
2) In the event of his being late, he will be punished.
3) If he is late then he will be punished.
4) He must not be late else he will be punished.
22. 'He must work hard to win the prize'.
Change the above sentence into a compound sentence. Which is the correct one?
1) He must work hard for the prize.
2) For winning the prize, he must work hard.
3) He must work hard or he will not win the prize.
4) He can get the prize if he works hard.
23. Identify the simple sentence in the given sentences.
1) Having hurt his foot, he stopped.
2) He stopped because he hurt his foot.
3) He hurt his foot so he stopped.
4) He was hurt but he stopped.
24. Identify the complex sentence from the following.
1) We read books but they watch T.V.
2) If you search for it in the school, you will get it.
3) You go there or they will not give you.
4) She is not only good in English but also good at Maths.
25. I don’t have a car. I find it difficult to get around.
The above the sentence may be combined into one simple sentence as
1) Having a car, I find it difficult to get around.
2) In spite of having a car, I find it difficult to get around.
3) Not having a car, I find it difficult to get around.
4) After having a car, I find it difficult to get around.
26. A) Some people are very poor.
B) They are happy.
Choose the sentence that combines the above two sentences.
1) Some happy people are poor.
2) Though some people are poor, they are happy.
3) All poor people are happy.
4) Though some people are poor, they are not happy.
Answers
1-3; 2-2; 3-3; 4-4; 5-1; 6-2; 7-1; 8-3; 9-2; 10-2; 11-3; 12-1; 13-3; 14-3; 15-4; 16-3; 17-4; 18-1; 19-3; 20-4; 21-2; 22-3; 23-1; 24-2; 25-3; 26-2.
Writer: Ravikumar Putnam
