Transformation of a sentence is the change of form of the sentence without changing the meaning.
In this post, you will find important rules, patterns, and examples.
COMPOUND TO SIMPLE SENTENCE CONVERSION
Compound to Simple Sentence Pattern 1:
By using a Participle (verb+ing-form)
| SENTENCE (Compound) | TRANSFORMED (Simple) |
|---|---|
| Rahim went home and took a rest for a while. | Going home Rahim took a rest for a while. |
| He was very sorry and left for home early. | Being very sorry he left for home early. |
Compound to Simple Sentence Pattern 2:
By using a Prepositional Phrase
| SENTENCE (Compound) | TRANSFORMED (Simple) |
|---|---|
| He was poor but he did not blame his fate. | In spite of being poor, he did not blame his fate. |
| Dr Roy was not only a physician but also a statesman. | Besides being a physician Dr Roy was a statesman. |
Compound to Simple Sentence Pattern 3:
By using an Infinitive
| SENTENCE (Compound) | TRANSFORMED (Simple) |
|---|---|
| You must give up smoking or you will suffer. | You must give up smoking to avoid suffering. |
| He must work or he will fail. | He must work to escape failure. |
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