Synthesis of Sentences
Synthesis of Sentences: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Synthesis of Sentences, Formation of Complex Sentences with Subordinate Clauses of Concession or Contrast & Formation of Complex Sentences with Subordinate Clauses of Manner etc.
Important Questions on Synthesis of Sentences
(Miscellaneous) Combine the following sentences into one Simple sentence.
Clive was determined to reform the administration. Reforms were needed. He informed the council accordingly.
Combine each set of Simple sentence into one Complex sentence containing an Adverb clause:
He ran quickly. He soon overtook me.
Combine the following sentences into one Simple sentence by using Infinitive.
I will speak the truth. I am not afraid of the consequences.
Combine each set of sentence into one Simple sentence by using Infinitive:
Napoleon was one of the greatest of generals. This is universally acknowledged.
Combine each set of sentence into one Simple sentence by using Infinitive:
He has five children. He must provide for them.
Combine the following sentences into one Simple sentence by using Infinitive.
The strikers held a meeting. They wished to discuss the terms of the employers.
Combine each set of sentence into one Simple sentence by using Infinitive:
The Pathan took out a knife. His intention was to frighten the old man.
Select the correct option where this Simple sentence has been combined into one Compound or Complex sentence as you like:
She conducted me to her hut. She told me to remain there for the night. Then she found me hungry. She procured from outside a fine fish. She caused it to be half boiled upon some embers. She then gave it to me for supper.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like.
My fellow-traveller had a gun. He was boasting of his bravery. Suddenly a bear came behind a rock close in front of us. It stood in our way. It was growling angrily.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like.
A half-starved mouse managed to creep into a basket of corn. The mouse rejoiced at his good fortune. The mouse fed greedily on the corn. The mouse tried to get out of the basket. His body was now too big to pass through the hole.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like.
A fox saw a crow sitting on a tree with a piece of cheese in his mouth. The fox praised the crow's singing. The crow was pleased by the flattery. The crow began to sing. The crow dropped the cheese.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like.
A dog was running away with a piece of meat. He passed some deep still water. He saw there the reflected image of the meat. He dropped the meat into the deep water. He snatched in vain at the shadow.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like:
I was in Sri Lanka in May last. I visited Mihintale. It is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like:
Hundreds of men and women have travelled in space. Some have travelled in space for a few days. Others have done it for several months.
Combine the group of sentences into one Compound or one Complex sentence in whichever way you like:
A famished traveller was toiling over the desert. He found a bag. He was highly delighted. He opened the bag. He found nothing but pearls.
Combine the Simple sentences into one Complex sentence:
A man did this. He must have been very strong. There is no doubt of it. Our father says so.
Combine the Simple sentences into one Complex sentence:
The man talks most. That man does least. This very often happens.
Combine the Simple sentences into one Complex sentence:
Rama will not play against the Hindu school. It has a very strong team. He has declared this to be his intention. He does not wish to tire himself before the cup-match. It takes place the next day.
Combine the Simple sentences into one Complex sentence:
My friend is going to Europe. He has got long leave. His brother is already there. He wishes to become a doctor.
Combine the Simple sentences into one Complex sentence:
They had marched the whole journey at top speed. They wished to surprise the enemy. The journey was very long.
