Simple to Complex Sentence Conversion

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 for converting Simple to Complex sentences.

Simple to Complex Sentence Pattern 1:

By using a Noun Clause or Nominal Clause

SENTENCE (Simple)	TRANSFORMED (Complex)
I hope to win the prize.	I hope that I shall win the prize.
I am sure of her success in the exam.	I am sure that she will succeed in the exam.
I prayed for his recovery.	I prayed that he might recover.
His silence proves his guilt.	His silence proves that he is guilty.
She heard the child crying.	She heard that the child was crying.

By using an Adjective Clause or Relative Clause

SENTENCE (Simple)	TRANSFORMED (Complex)
He is an unhappy man.	He is a man who is unhappy.
I saw a wounded bird.	I saw a bird that was wounded.
I remember the advice of my departed father.	I remember the advice which was given by my departed father.
He is the last man to utter such a word.	He is the last man who can utter such a word.
I want a new car to drive.	I want a new car that I can drive.
His statement is true.	The statement that he gave is true. [Or] It is not that his statement is not true. [Or] What he stated is true.

By using an Adverb Clause

SENTENCE (Simple)	TRANSFORMED (Complex)
Being rich he cannot feel for the poor.	As he is rich he cannot feel for the poor.
He is too weak to carry the load.	He is so weak that he cannot carry the load.
He is working hard to finish the job.	He is working hard so that he may finish the job.
Wait here till my arrival.	Wait here till I arrive.
In spite of being old, he carried a load of two baskets.	Though he was old, he carried a load of two baskets.
Do not go out without permission.	Do not go out if you do not get permission.
He failed to my great surprise.	As he failed, I was greatly surprised