This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Synthesis of Sentences – Combination of Two or More Simple Sentences into a Single Simple Sentence using an Adverb or Adverbial Phrase”.
1. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
She approached me. She was hesitant.
a) She approached me with hesitation
b) She approached me hesitatingly
c) She approached me being hesitant
d) She approached me and she was hesitant
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Explanation: The second sentence given in the question statement consists of the adverb ‘hesitant’. To convert these two sentences into a single sentence the adverbial phrase ‘approached me hesitatingly’ is used in the answer statement.
2. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He took the next step. He was careful.
a) He carefully took the next step
b) He was careful while taking the next step
c) He took the next step with care
d) He took the next step being careful
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Explanation: The following two simple sentences given in this question are combined together into one simple sentence by using the adverbial phrase ‘carefully took the next step’ in the answer statement.
3. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
My name was carved there. It was beautiful.
a) My name was carved there which was beautiful
b) My name was carved there and it was beautiful
c) My name was carved there looking beautiful
d) My name was beautifully carved there
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Explanation: The adverbial phrase used in this answer statement is ‘beautifully carved there’. The adverbial phrase used in this answer statement is the adverb of manner as it tells how the verb was done.
4. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
She replied. Her reply was blunt.
a) She bluntly replied
b) She replied in a blunt way
c) The reply which she gave was blunt
d) She gave a blunt reply
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Explanation: In the following question statement the adverb mentioned is ‘blunt’. So to convert it into a single sentence the adverbial phrase ‘replied bluntly’ is used. An adverb phrase consists of one or more words.
5. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
They shouted at her. There was no reason for this.
a) They shouted at her for no reason
b) They shouted at her without any reason
c) They shouted at her unreasonably
d) They shouted at her which was not reasonable
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Explanation: The adverbial phrase used in this answer statement is ‘shouted at her unreasonably’. The question has it mentioned that there was ‘no reason’ for this. So to convert it into a single statement, the adverb ‘unreasonable’ is used in the correct option.
6. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I slammed the door. I was in a hurry.
a) I slammed the door hurriedly
b) I slammed the door as was in a hurry
c) I slammed the door which was done in a hurry
d) I slammed the door being in a hurry
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Explanation: The two simple sentences given in this question are combined together into a single simple sentence by using the adverbial phrase ‘slammed the door hurriedly’. The adverb ‘hurry’ is converted into adverb ‘hurriedly’.
7. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
The ships reached the harbor. They were not harmed by the raging waves.
a) The ships reached the harbor without being harmed by the raging waves
b) The ships were not harmed by the raging waves and they reached the harbor
c) The ships reached the harbor being not harmed by the raging waves
d) The ships reached the harbor unharmed by the raging waves
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Explanation: The first sentence mentioned in the question statement signifies the verb done which is ‘reached the harbor’. In the second sentence it is mentioned that ‘it was not harmed’. Hence to combine these two together the adverbial phrase ‘reached the harbor unharmed’ is used in the answer statement.
8. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I kicked her. It was not my intent.
a) I kicked her unintentionally
b) It was not my intent to kick her
c) I kicked her while I had no intent to do so
d) I kicked her but it was unintentional
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Explanation: The adverbial phrase used in the answer statement is ‘kicked her unintentionally’. Since the adverb ‘unintentionally’ is modifying the verb ‘kicked’, hence it is an adverbial phrase. An adverbial phrase modifies the verb and acts like an adjective.
9. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
The kid giggled. The giggle was cheerful.
a) The kid giggled which was cheerful
b) The kid cheerfully giggled
c) The giggle of the kid was cheerful
d) The kid giggled and it was cheerful
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Explanation: In this answer statement the adverbial phrase used is ‘cheerfully giggled’. This is an adverb of manner because it tells how the ‘giggle’ was or how the verb was executed. The adverb ‘cheerfully’ modifies the verb ‘giggled’ in the correct option given.
10. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I have to bear the cost. The cost cannot be avoided.
a) I have to bear the cost as it cannot be avoided
b) The cost cannot be avoided so I have to bear it
c) The cost that I have to bear cannot be avoided
d) I have to bear the unavoidable cost
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Explanation: The following simple sentences mentioned in this question statement are combined together into a single sentence by the use of the adverbial phrase ‘the unavoidable cost’. Sometimes the adverb in the sentence acts as the adjective signifying the traits of the verb.
11. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
The crockery was delivered to me. It was safe.
a) The crockery was safely delivered to me
b) The delivery of the crockery to me was safe
c) The crockery was delivered to me and it was safe
d) The crockery was delivered to me being was safe
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Explanation: The adverbial phrase used in the given correct option is ‘safely delivered to me’. This phrase has been used in the answer statement to join the two given sentences in the question statement together.
12. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He was rude. He ignored their opinion.
a) He was rude as he ignored their opinion
b) He rudely ignored their opinion
c) Their opinion was ignored by him because he was rude
d) He ignored their opinion being rude
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Explanation: The first sentence mentioned in this question statement contains the adjective ‘rude’. And the second sentence contains the verb ‘ignored’. When these two sentences are joined together then the adverb ‘rudely’ is formed which is used in the adverbial phrase ‘rudely ignored’ in the answer.
13. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He is their son. There is no doubt in it.
a) He is their son and it cannot be doubted
b) There is no doubt that he is their son
c) He is undoubtedly their son
d) He being their son cannot be doubted
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Explanation: The following question statement consists of the adjective ‘their’ and to combine this sentence with the next one the adverbial phrase ‘undoubtedly their son’ is used in the answer statement.
14. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
Doing exercise is beneficial. The benefits are immense.
a) Doing exercise provides benefits which are immense
b) The benefits of doing exercise are immense
c) Doing exercise has benefits that are immense
d) Doing exercise is immensely beneficial
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Explanation: The first sentence in this question statement contains the adjective ‘beneficial’ and the second sentence contains the adverb ‘immense’. So when these two sentences are combined together then the adverbial phrase ‘immensely beneficial’ is formed in the correct option given.
15. Combine the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He is not getting the promotion. It is clear.
a) It is clear that he is getting no promotion
b) He is not getting promotion which is clear
c) He is clearly not getting the promotion
d) He is not getting the promotion and it is clear
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Explanation: The first sentence of this question signifies the condition of ‘not getting’ the promotion. In the second sentence the adverb ‘clear’ is mentioned. So to combine these sentences into one simple sentence the adverbial phrase ‘clearly not getting the promotion’ is used in the answer statement.
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