This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Synthesis of Sentences – Combination of Two or More Simple Sentences into a Single Simple Sentence”.
1. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He was sleeping. I did not disturb him.
a) He was sleeping so I did not disturb him
b) I did not disturb him because he was sleeping
c) He being asleep, I did not disturb him
d) I did not disturb him as he was sleeping
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Explanation: The two sentences given in this question are simple sentences which are joined together into one simple sentence by converting the verb ‘was sleeping’ into the present participle form ‘Being asleep’ in the given answer statement.
2. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He wanted a car. He wanted to drive.
a) He wanted a car so that he could drive it
b) He wanted a car to drive
c) He wanted a car because he wanted to drive
d) He wanted to drive therefore he wanted a car
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Explanation: In the given question statement the past participle form ‘wanted’ is mentioned of the verb ‘want’ which is converted into a single simple sentence by using the preposition ‘to’ in the answer statement to join the two sentences.
3. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He was scared. He requested me to accompany him.
a) He was scared so he requested me to accompany him
b) He requested me to accompany him because he was scared
c) Being scared, he requested me to accompany him
d) He was scared and requested me to accompany him
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Explanation: The two simple sentences mentioned in this question statement are joined together into one simple sentence by converting the past participle form ‘was scared’ of the verb ‘scare’ into the present participle form ‘Being scared’ in the given answer statement.
4. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I told them the plan. It was my plan.
a) I told them the plan that was mine
b) It was my plan which I told them
c) My plan was told to them by me
d) I told them my plan
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Explanation: The following question statement contains two simple sentences. The object of the sentence is ‘plan’ which is common in both sentences hence they are directly joined together using the phrase ‘my plan’ in the given answer statement.
5. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I opened the closet. I had to take out the raincoat.
a) I opened the closet to take out the raincoat
b) I opened the closet and took out the raincoat
c) I opened the closet because I had to take out the raincoat
d) I had to take out the raincoat so I opened the closet
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Explanation: This question statement consists of two simple sentences which are conjoined together using the preposition ‘to’ in the given answer statement to form a single simple sentence.
6. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
The dog was barking. It was my dog.
a) The dog who was barking was mine
b) It was my dog who was barking
c) My dog was barking
d) The dog was barking and it was mine
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Explanation: The two simple sentences mentioned in this question consist of the verb ‘barking’ and the object is ‘dog’. Hence, to convert it into a single simple sentence the phrase ‘My dog’ is used as the subject of the sentence.
7. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I lost the pen. It was my sister’s pen.
a) I lost the pen which was my sister’s
b) It was my sister’s pen that I lost
c) It was my sister’s pen and I lost it
d) I lost my sister’s pen
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Explanation: The following question statement consists of two simple sentences with the object ‘pen’. They are joined together into a single simple sentence using the phrase ‘my sister’s pen’ in the given answer statement.
8. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
They hired an employee. He was talented.
a) They hired a talented employee
b) The employee that they hired was talented
c) It was a talented employee that they hired
d) They hired an employee who was talented
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Explanation: To convert the given set of simple sentences into one simple sentence the phrase of apposition ‘a talented employee’ is used in the given answer statement. The other remaining options are wrong because they have conjunctions in them.
9. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I was reading a book. It was an interesting book.
a) I was reading a book which was interesting
b) I was reading a book that was interesting
c) I was reading a book and it was interesting
d) I was reading an interesting book
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Explanation: The set of sentences mentioned in this question statement have the common object ‘book’ and the verb ‘was reading’. To combine them together into a single sentence the phrase ‘an interesting book’ is used in the given answer statement.
10. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He had a doubt. He cleared it from the teacher.
a) He had a doubt which he cleared from the teacher
b) He had a doubt and he cleared it from the teacher
c) He cleared his doubt from the teacher
d) He had a doubt so he cleared it from the teacher
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Explanation: This question statement consists a set of two simple sentences which are combined together into a single simple sentence by combining the object ‘doubt’ and verb ‘cleared’ into a single phrase ‘cleared his doubt’ in the given answer statement.
11. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
They served me a sandwich. It was fresh.
a) The sandwich that they served me was fresh
b) They served me a fresh sandwich
c) They served me a sandwich and it was fresh
d) They served me a sandwich which was fresh
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Explanation: These two simple sentences mentioned in this question statement are joined together into a single simple sentence by using the phrase ‘served me a fresh sandwich’ in the correct option given.
12. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He gave me a gift. It was a surprise gift.
a) He gave me a surprise gift
b) He gave me a gift which was a surprise
c) He gave me a gift and it was a surprise gift
d) A gift was given to me by him which was a surprise
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Explanation: To convert the following set of sentences into a single simple sentence by using the phrase of apposition ‘a surprise gift’ in the answer statement because the object ‘gift’ is common in both sentences.
13. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
He was sick. He did not go to school.
a) He was sick that is why he did not go to school
b) He was sick so he did not go to school
c) Being sick, he did not go to school
d) He was sick and he did not go to school
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Explanation: To convert the given simple sentences into a single simple sentence the verb ‘was sick’ in the question is converted into the present participle form ‘Being sick’ in the given answer statement.
14. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
She had practiced enough. She decided to play.
a) She decided to play after having practiced enough
b) She had practiced enough so she decided to play
c) She decided to play because she had practiced enough
d) Having practiced enough, she decided to play
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Explanation: The following question statement containing the set of simple sentences is conjoined together into a single simple sentence by replacing the verb ‘had practiced’ with the participle form of the verb ‘Having practiced enough’ in the given answer statement.
15. Convert the following set of sentences into one simple sentence.
I was confused. I let her decide.
a) I was confused so I let her decide
b) Being confused, I let her decide
c) I was confused that is why I let her decide
d) I let her decide because I was confused
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Explanation: To convert the these two simple sentences into a single simple sentence the past form of the verb ‘was confused’ into the present participle form ‘Being confused’ is used in the given answer statement.
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