1. He is too weak to walk. (Complex)
a)
He is so weak that he cannot walk
b)
He is very weak and he walks
c)
Though he is weak, he walks
d)
He is weak but walks
Answer:
He is so weak that he cannot walk
2. Being ill, he stayed home. (Complex)
a)
When he was ill, he stayed home
b)
He was ill and stayed home
c)
He stayed home but was ill
d)
He stayed home because ill
Answer:
When he was ill, he stayed home
3. Though he is poor, he is honest. (Simple)
a)
He is poor and honest
b)
He is honest but poor
c)
In spite of his poverty, he is honest
d)
He is honest because poor
Answer:
In spite of his poverty, he is honest
4. He worked hard and he succeeded. (Simple)
a)
Though he worked hard, he succeeded
b)
He worked hard to succeed
c)
He worked hard because he succeeded
d)
When he worked hard, he succeeded
Answer:
He worked hard to succeed
5. He ran so fast that he fell. (Simple)
a)
He ran fast and fell
b)
Though he ran fast, he fell
c)
When he ran fast, he fell
d)
He ran very fast
Answer:
He ran very fast
6. I know that he is honest. (Simple)
a)
I know and he is honest
b)
I know because he is honest
c)
I know his honesty
d)
I know him honest
Answer:
I know his honesty
7. He went home because he was ill. (Simple)
a)
Being ill, he went home
b)
He was ill and went home
c)
He went home but was ill
d)
He went home when ill
Answer:
Being ill, he went home
8. The man who came yesterday is my uncle. (Simple)
a)
The man because he came is my uncle
b)
The man is my uncle
c)
When the man came, he was my uncle
d)
The man came yesterday and is my uncle
Answer:
The man is my uncle
9. He is so proud that he will not beg. (Simple)
a)
He is too proud to beg
b)
He is proud and will not beg
c)
Though he is proud, he will not beg
d)
He will not beg because proud
Answer:
He is too proud to beg
10. She was tired and she slept. (Simple)
a)
She slept when she was tired
b)
Being tired, she slept
c)
Though she was tired, she slept
d)
She slept because tired
Answer:
Being tired, she slept
11. As he was late, he failed. (Simple)
a)
He was late and failed
b)
He failed but was late
c)
He failed when late
d)
Being late, he failed
Answer:
Being late, he failed
12. He admitted that he was wrong. (Simple)
a)
He admitted and was wrong
b)
He admitted because wrong
c)
When he admitted, he was wrong
d)
He admitted his fault
Answer:
He admitted his fault
13. He is rich but unhappy. (Complex)
a)
He is rich and unhappy
b)
He is unhappy because rich
c)
Though he is rich, he is unhappy
d)
When he is rich, he is unhappy
Answer:
Though he is rich, he is unhappy
14. The boy who is playing is my brother. (Simple)
a)
The boy plays and is my brother
b)
The playing boy is my brother
c)
When the boy plays, he is my brother
d)
The boy because playing is my brother
Answer:
The playing boy is my brother
15. He tried hard to succeed. (Compound)
a)
He tried hard and he succeeded
b)
He tried hard because he succeeded
c)
Though he tried hard, he succeeded
d)
When he tried hard, he succeeded
Answer:
He tried hard and he succeeded
16. In spite of his illness, he came. (Complex)
a)
He was ill and came
b)
Though he was ill, he came
c)
He came because ill
d)
When he was ill, he came
Answer:
Though he was ill, he came
17. He is too old to work. (Complex)
a)
He is old and cannot work
b)
He is so old that he cannot work
c)
Though he is old, he works
d)
When he is old, he works
Answer:
He is so old that he cannot work
18. She hopes to pass. (Complex)
a)
When she hopes, she passes
b)
She hopes that she will pass
c)
She hopes because she will pass
d)
She hopes and will pass
Answer:
She hopes that she will pass
19. He saw the man who stole the bag. (Simple)
a)
He saw the thief
b)
He saw the man and stole the bag
c)
When he saw the man, he stole the bag
d)
He saw the man because bag
Answer:
He saw the thief
20. Being honest, he is respected. (Complex)
a)
He is honest and respected
b)
He is respected but honest
c)
As he is honest, he is respected
d)
When he is honest, respected
Answer:
As he is honest, he is respected
21. He studied hard so that he might pass. (Simple)
a)
When he studied hard, he passed
b)
Though he studied hard, he passed
c)
He studied hard and passed
d)
He studied hard to pass
Answer:
He studied hard to pass
22. He was poor yet he was happy. (Complex)
a)
When he was poor, he was happy
b)
Though he was poor, he was happy
c)
He was happy because poor
d)
He was poor and happy
Answer:
Though he was poor, he was happy
23. I heard what he said. (Simple)
a)
I heard and he said
b)
I heard his words
c)
When I heard, he said
d)
heard because he said
Answer:
I heard his words
24. The book that I bought is costly. (Simple)
a)
The bought book is costly
b)
I bought the book and it is costly
c)
When I bought the book, it was costly
d)
The book because I bought is costly
Answer:
The bought book is costly
25. He is very weak and cannot stand. (Simple)
a)
When he is weak, he stands
b)
He is too weak to stand
c)
Though he is weak, he stands
d)
He is so weak that he stands
Answer:
He is too weak to stand
26. He was so weak that he could not speak. (Simple)
a)
He was very weak and could not speak
b)
Though he was weak, he spoke
c)
He was too weak to speak
d)
He was weak because he could not speak
Answer:
He was too weak to speak
27. When the bell rang, the students left. (Simple)
a)
At the ringing of the bell, the students left
b)
The bell rang and the students left
c)
The students left because the bell rang
d)
The students left but the bell rang
Answer:
At the ringing of the bell, the students left
28. In spite of his poverty, he is happy. (Complex)
a)
When he is poor, he is happy
b)
He is happy because poor
c)
He is poor but happy
d)
Though he is poor, he is happy
Answer:
Though he is poor, he is happy
29. Being tired, I went to bed. (Compound)
a)
I went to bed because tired
b)
I was tired and I went to bed
c)
Though I was tired, I went to bed
d)
When I was tired, I went to bed
Answer:
I was tired and I went to bed
30. He admitted his mistake. (Complex)
a)
He admitted that he was mistaken
b)
He admitted and was mistaken
c)
He admitted because mistake
d)
When he admitted, he was mistaken
Answer:
He admitted that he was mistaken
31. As he was honest, he was trusted. (Simple)
a)
He was trusted because honesty
b)
He was trusted but honest
c)
Being honest, he was trusted
d)
He was honest and trusted
Answer:
Being honest, he was trusted
32. The girl who is singing is my sister. (Simple)
a)
The singing girl is my sister
b)
The girl sings and is my sister
c)
When the girl sings, she is my sister
d)
The girl because singing is my sister
Answer:
The singing girl is my sister
33. He worked hard so that he might succeed. (Simple)
a)
He worked hard and succeeded
b)
Though he worked hard, he succeeded
c)
He worked hard to succeed
d)
When he worked hard, he succeeded
Answer:
He worked hard to succeed
34. He was too proud to beg. (Complex)
a)
He was proud and did not beg
b)
He was so proud that he would not beg
c)
Though he was proud, he begged
d)
He did not beg because proud
Answer:
He was so proud that he would not beg
35. I know the man. (Complex)
a)
I know and the man
b)
I know who the man is
c)
I know because man
d)
When I know, the man is
Answer:
I know who the man is
36. Though he tried hard, he failed. (Simple)
a)
When he tried hard, he failed
b)
He failed because he tried hard
c)
In spite of his hard try, he failed
d)
He tried hard and failed
Answer:
In spite of his hard try, he failed
37. He went there to meet me. (Complex)
a)
When he went there, he met me
b)
He went there so that he might meet me
c)
He went there because he met me
d)
He went there and met me
Answer:
He went there so that he might meet me
38. The man who helped me is kind. (Simple)
a)
The man because helping me is kind
b)
The man helped me and is kind
c)
The helpful man is kind
d)
When the man helped me, he was kind
Answer:
The helpful man is kind
39. Being sick, she could not attend the class. (Complex)
a)
She was sick and could not attend
b)
As she was sick, she could not attend the class
c)
She could not attend but was sick
d)
When she was sick, she attended
Answer:
As she was sick, she could not attend the class
40. He denied the charge. (Complex)
a)
He denied that he was guilty
b)
He denied and was guilty
c)
He denied because charge
d)
When he denied, he was guilty
Answer:
He denied that he was guilty
41. He is rich yet unhappy. (Complex)
a)
When he is rich, he is unhappy
b)
Though he is rich, he is unhappy
c)
He is unhappy because rich
d)
He is rich and unhappy
Answer:
Though he is rich, he is unhappy
42. She was very angry and shouted loudly. (Simple)
a)
When she was angry, she shouted
b)
Though she was angry, she shouted
c)
She shouted because angry
d)
Being very angry, she shouted loudly
Answer:
Being very angry, she shouted loudly
43. The book that he bought yesterday is lost. (Simple)
a)
The book because he bought is lost
b)
The book bought yesterday is lost
c)
When he bought the book, it was lost
d)
He bought the book and it is lost
Answer:
The book bought yesterday is lost
44. He studied hard, therefore he passed. (Simple)
a)
He passed by studying hard
b)
He studied hard and passed
c)
Though he studied hard, he passed
d)
When he studied hard, he passed
Answer:
He passed by studying hard
45. Being innocent, he was forgiven. (Complex)
a)
When he was innocent, he forgave
b)
He was forgiven but innocent
c)
He was innocent and forgiven
d)
As he was innocent, he was forgiven
Answer:
As he was innocent, he was forgiven
46. He is too young to understand this. (Complex)
a)
When he is young, he understands
b)
Though he is young, he understands
c)
He is so young that he cannot understand this
d)
He is young and understands this
Answer:
He is so young that he cannot understand this
47. She hopes for success. (Complex)
a)
She hopes that she will succeed
b)
She hopes and succeeds
c)
She hopes because success
d)
When she hopes, she succeeds
Answer:
She hopes that she will succeed
48. He worked hard but failed. (Complex)
a)
When he worked hard, he failed
b)
He failed because he worked hard
c)
Though he worked hard, he failed
d)
He worked hard and failed
Answer:
Though he worked hard, he failed
49. The man who was arrested is innocent. (Simple)
a)
The man because arrested is innocent
b)
The arrested man is innocent
c)
When the man was arrested, he was innocent
d)
The man was arrested and innocent
Answer:
The arrested man is innocent
50. He is confident of success. (Complex)
a)
He is confident that he will succeed
b)
He is confident and will succeed
c)
He succeeds because confident
d)
When he is confident, he succeeds
Answer:
He is confident that he will succeed