Compound to Simple Sentence Conversion

Transformation of sentences is the process of changing the form of a sentence while simultaneously ensuring that its original meaning is maintained.

COMPOUND TO SIMPLE SENTENCE CONVERSION

By using a Participle (verb+ing)

Compound Sentence	Simple Sentence
The dog barked loudly and scared the mailman away.	Barking loudly, the dog scared the mailman away.
Sarah finished her homework and went to bed.	Finishing her homework, Sarah went to bed.
The children played in the park and ate ice cream.	Playing in the park, the children ate ice cream.
Tom cooked dinner and watched TV.	Cooking dinner, Tom watched TV.
The train arrived late and caused a lot of inconveniences.	Arriving late, the train caused a lot of inconveniences.

By using a Prepositional Phrase

Compound Sentence	Simple Sentence
They were lost, so they asked for directions.	Upon being lost, they asked for directions.
He is wealthy, but he doesn’t like to flaunt his money.	Despite his wealth, he doesn’t like to flaunt his money.
She was running late, but she still made it to the meeting on time.	Despite running late, she made it to the meeting on time.
He was sick, but he still managed to go to work.	Despite being sick, he went to work.
They were scared, so they stayed together.	Due to their fear, they stayed together.
She was hungry, but she didn’t have anything to eat.	Despite her hunger, she had nothing to eat.

By using an Infinitive (to)

Compound Sentence	Simple Sentence
She needs to study hard, or she won’t pass the exam.	She needs to study hard to pass the exam.
He has to eat healthier, or he will get sick.	He has to eat healthier to avoid getting sick.
They have to save money, or they won’t be able to buy a house.	They have to save money to buy a house.
She should exercise regularly, or she will gain weight.	She should exercise regularly to avoid gaining weight.
He must finish his homework, or he won’t be able to go out with his friends.	He must finish his homework to go out with his friends.