synthesis-of-sentences

Q1. Identify the type of coordinating conjunction used in the sentence.   It is raining heavily so I will take my umbrella with me.  

• 1) Cumulative
• 2) Alternative
• 3) Adversative
• 4) Illative

Solution

Illative conjunctions express conclusion. In the sentence, the writer is taking an umbrella because it is raining. Hence, the conjunction ‘so’ is illative.

Q2. Which of the options is the synthesis of two sentences using a subordinate noun clause?  

• 1) He finished first though he began late.
• 2) If you eat too much, you will fall ill.
• 3) This is the palace where the king’s 100 queens lived.
• 4) Except for his short-sightedness, he has no other limitations.

Solution

Except for his short-sightedness, he has no other limitations.

Q3. Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1343. He is the first great English poet. Geoffrey Chaucer, the first great English poet, was born in 1343. The sentences have been joined using a

• 1) Noun phrases in apposition
• 2) Infinitive
• 3) Participle
• 4) Adverb phrase

Solution

The sentences have been joined using noun phrases in apposition. Geoffrey Chaucer, the first great English poet, was born in 1343.

Q4. Identify the type of coordinating conjunction used in the sentence. The wind blew, the rain fell and the lightning flashed.  

• 1) Cumulative
• 2) Adversative
• 3) Illative
• 4) Alternative

Solution

Conjunctions which add one statement to another are cumulative. In the sentence, the cumulative conjunction ‘and’ has been used to join the following sentences. The wind blew. The rain fell. The lightning flashed. The wind blew, the rain fell and the lightning flashed.

Q5. Combine the simple sentences into a complex sentence. I will be ready. Do not leave till then.

Solution

Do not leave before I am ready.

Q6. The grapes hung over the garden wall. The fox saw the grapes. Which of the options is a simple sentence? 

• 1) The grapes that were hanging over the garden wall were seen by the fox.
• 2) The fox saw the grapes which were hanging over the garden wall.
• 3) The grapes were hanging over the garden wall and the fox saw it.
• 4) The fox saw the grapes hanging over the garden wall.

Solution

The fox saw the grapes hanging over the garden wall.

Q7. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using nouns or phrases in apposition.   This is my pet dog. Its name is Cookie.

Solution

This is my pet dog Cookie. 

Q8. I have some work to finish. The sentence above has been combined using a

• 1) Participle
• 2) Adverb
• 3) Infinitive
• 4) Nominative construction

Solution

The sentence above has been combined using the infinitive ‘to finish’.

Q9. Which word can be used to combine the sentences into a single sentence? He possessed many skills. He never used them to succeed in life.

• 1) And
• 2) Till
• 3) But
• 4) So

Solution

He possessed many skills but never used them to succeed in life.

Q10. This is the canteen. I eat my lunch here. This is the canteen where I eat my lunch. The sentence has been joined using

• 1) A noun clause
• 2) An adjective clause
• 3) An infinitive
• 4) An adverb clause

Solution

The sentence has been joined using an adverb clause. This is the canteen where I eat my lunch.

Q11. Which of the options is the synthesis of the two sentences into a simple sentence? The ship was delayed by the storm. She came into the port a day late.

• 1) The ship was delayed by the storm and came into the port a day late.
• 2) The ship came into the port a day late as it was delayed by the storm.
• 3) The ship came into the port a day late for it was delayed by the storm.
• 4) Delayed by the storm, the ship came into the port a day late.

Solution

The ship was delayed by the storm. She came into the port a day late. Simple Sentence: Delayed by the storm, the ship came into the port a day late.

Q12. Combine the simple sentences into one compound sentence.   The emu, or the Australian ostrich, does not sit on its eggs. It covers them up with leaves and grass. It leaves them to be hatched by the heat of the Sun.

Solution

The emu or the Australian ostrich does not sit on its eggs but covers them up with leaves and grass and leaves them to be hatched by the heat of the Sun.

Q13. Which of the following is a complex sentence?  

• 1) He packed his bags and fled from the house with his belongings.
• 2) Neither listen to gossip nor indulge in gossiping.
• 3) A fox who had never before seen a lion came face to face with one.
• 4) The accident happened in the evening.

Solution

A fox who had never before seen a lion came face to face with one.

Q14. Replace the underlined word with a modal auxiliary showing necessity. David needs to rush to the airport to catch his flight on time.

• 1) Might
• 2) Must
• 3) Would
• 4) Shall

Solution

David must rush to the airport to catch his flight on time.

Q15. Combine the simple sentences into a complex sentence.  My friend is going to Leh. He has got a long leave. His sister is already there. She wishes to become an explorer.

Solution

My friend who is going to Leh has got a long leave, and his sister who wants to become an explorer is already there.

Q16. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using nouns or phrases in apposition.   Buddhism was founded 2500 years ago. It is one of the greatest religions.  

Solution

Buddhism, one of the greatest religions, was founded 2500 years ago.  

Q17. He has hurt himself so many times. He still participates in the dangerous sport. Although he has hurt himself so many times, he still participates in the dangerous sport. What joins the two sentences?

• 1) An adversative
• 2) A subordinating conjunction
• 3) A participle
• 4) A gerund

Solution

The two sentences have been joined using the subordinating conjunction ‘although’.

Q18. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using a nominative absolute construction.  Rain was plentiful. Rice was cheap.

Solution

The rain being plentiful, rice was cheap.

Q19. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using a participle. He walked up to her. He asked her what her name was.

Solution

Walking up to her, he asked her what her name was.

Q20. He climbed the cliff. He held on to the rope steadily. Which combination uses a participle?

• 1) He held on to the rope steadily and climbed the cliff.
• 2) Holding on to the rope steadily, he climbed the cliff.
• 3) He climbed the cliff because he held on to the rope steadily.
• 4) He climbed the cliff as he held on to the rope steadily.

Solution

Holding on to the rope steadily, he climbed the cliff.

Q21. Who wrote Shakuntala? Can you tell me that? The two sentences can be joined using a

• 1) Subordinating conjunction
• 2) Noun clause
• 3) Coordinating conjunction
• 4) Illative

Solution

The two sentences can be joined using a noun clause.   Can you tell me who wrote Shakuntala?

Q22. Which of the options is the synthesis of two sentences into one using an alternative conjunction?  

• 1) I was annoyed yet I kept quiet.
• 2) He was stubborn. He was punished.
• 3) Night came on and the tunnel grew dark.
• 4) Do not be a borrower or a lender.

Solution

Do not be a borrower or a lender.

Q23. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using a nominative absolute construction. Rana fired his arrow. The arrow went high. The lion sprang upon him.

Solution

Rana fired the arrow and the arrow having gone high, the lion sprang upon him. 

Q24. Combine the simple sentences into a complex sentence. The farmer and his wife had a hen. The hen laid an egg every day. The egg was golden.

Solution

The farmer and his wife had a hen that laid a golden egg every day.

Q25. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using nouns or phrases in apposition.   I spent two days in Ooty. It is one of the most attractive places in South India.

Solution

I spent two days in Ooty, one of the most attractive places in South India. 

Q26. Combine the sentences into one simple sentence by using a participle. He was weary of his failure. He immigrated to Africa.

Solution

Weary of his failure, he immigrated to Africa.    

Q27. Combine the sentences by using ‘In spite of...’ The weather is pleasant. It is a little humid, however.  

Solution

In spite of a little humidity, the weather is pleasant.

Q28. Combine the simple sentences into a complex sentence. A murder was committed last night. The killer has been caught.

Solution

The killer who committed the murder last night has been caught.

Q29. Combine the simple sentences into one compound sentence. Emily was lying on the bed. She looked up at the ceiling. She saw a spider.

Solution

Emily was lying on the bed when she looked up and saw a spider.

Q30. Combine the simple sentences into one compound sentence. Dharam Singh is a rich man. He did not earn his wealth. He does not appreciate the value of money. He squanders it.

Solution

Dharam Singh is a rich man who did not earn his wealth and does not appreciate the value of money but squanders it.