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    This document discusses different ways to join simple sentences into more complex sentences. It covers joining sentences into simple, complex, and compound sentences. For simple sentences, it describes using participles, infinitives, nouns/phrases, prepositions, and adverbs. For complex sentences, it provides examples of using noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses. For compound sentences, it lists conjunctions that can be used like "and", "or", "but", etc. The document also includes exercises asking the reader to join pairs of simple sentences using these different methods.

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    This document discusses different ways to join simple sentences into more complex sentences. It covers joining sentences into simple, complex, and compound sentences. For simple sentences, it describes using participles, infinitives, nouns/phrases, prepositions, and adverbs. For complex sentences, it provides examples of using noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses. For compound sentences, it lists conjunctions that can be used like "and", "or", "but", etc. The document also includes exercises asking the reader to join pairs of simple sentences using these different methods.

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    This document discusses different ways to join simple sentences into more complex sentences. It covers joining sentences into simple, complex, and compound sentences. For simple sentences, it describes using participles, infinitives, nouns/phrases, prepositions, and adverbs. For complex sentences, it provides examples of using noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses. For compound sentences, it lists conjunctions that can be used like "and", "or", "but", etc. The document also includes exercises asking the reader to join pairs of simple sentences using these different methods.

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    Idea of Joining of Sentences

    Joining of sentences means combining two or more simple sentences into one single
    sentence.
    sentences can be joined to form either Simple, Complex or Compound Sentences.

    Examples:
    1. He went to the shop. His intention was to buy the book.
    He went to the shop to buy the book. (Simple sentence)
    2. This is a nursing home. I was born here.
    This is the nursing home where I was born. (Complex sentence)
    3. Ramesh was tired. He soon fell asleep. Ramesh was tired and soon fell asleep. (Compound
    sentence)
    Joining Into Simple Sentences
    Simple sentences can be joined into a single simple sentence sing the following methods:
    By using a participle +ing
    1. The child saw the toy. It cried out in joy. Seeing the toy the child cried out in joy.
    2. She was tired. She lay on the bed. Being tired she lay on the bed.
    1. The student entered the classroom. He sat on the bench. Entering the classroom the student sat
    on the bench.
    4. The chair is broken. Don't sit on it. Don't sit on the broken chair.
    5. They appeared for an examination. It was a written examination.
    They appeared for a written examination.
    By using a Nominative Absolute or an absolute phrase
    1. The teacher entered the class. The students stood up.
    The teacher having entered the class the students stood up.
    2. The day was very hot. We did not go out.
    The day being very hot we did not go out.
    3. The weather was fine. We enjoyed the tour.
    The weather being fine we enjoyed the tour.
    4. The sun rose. We started our journey.
    The sun having risen we started our journey.
    5. The police arrived at the spot. The criminals fled.
    They police having arrived at the spot the criminal fled.
    By using an infinitive - To
    1. They went to Agra. They wanted to see the Taj Mahal.
    They went to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.
    2. I went to market. I wanted to buy some fruits.
    I went to market to buy some fruits
    3. Srijita met Pushpita. Her intention was to wish her on her birthday.
    Srijita met Pushpita to wish her on her birthday.
    4. This sum is very difficult. None can do it.
    This sum is too difficult to do.
    5. We have some duties. We have to do them.
    We have some duties to do.
    By using a noun or a phrase in apposition
    1. Rabindranath was the greatest poet of India.
    He received the Nobel Prize in literature.
    Rabindranath, the greatest poet of India, received the Nobel Prize in literature
    2. Subhash Chandra Bose was the greatest patriot. He Was called Netaji.
    Subhash Chandra Bose, the greatest patriot, was called Netap
    3. Rammohan Roy was a social reformer. He abolished the custom of “Sati”.
    Rammohan Roy,s social reformer, abolished the custom of “Sati”.
    4. The tiger is a beautiful and strong animal. It is the national animal of our country.
    The tiger, a beautiful and strong animal, is the national animal of our country.
    Chandon tahan Bandyopadhyayel. It was Bibhutibhushan Chander Pahar, a famous novel, was
    written by Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay
    By using a preposition with a noun or a gep
    1. She heard the news. She left for home On hearing the news she left for home.
    2. He was ill. He went to school. In spite of his illness he went to school
    3. He worked hard. He could not succeed With his hard work he could not succeed
    4. He came back from school. He went to play On coming back from school he went to play
    5. She is intelligent. She is obedient 100.
    Besides being intelligent she is obedient.
    By using an adverb or an adverbial phrase
    1. Subir passed the examination. He was lucky Luckily
    Subir passed the examination.
    2. It was raining heavily. We could not play today
    We could not play today because of heavy rain
    3. She will stand first in the class. It is certain
    Certainly she will stand first in the class
    4. Rahul did not come to school. He was Rahul did not come to school due to illness
    5. It will rain today. There is a possibility of it.
    Possibly it will rain today.

    Join each pair of sentences into a simple sentence :


    1. They have a house. It is well maintained.
    2. The old man wore a shirt. It was torn.
    3. The bus is moving. Do not get into it.
    4. Father came back from office. He took me to the fair.
    5. The thief saw the police. He ran away from the place.
    6. 6. People received the news of his success. They were Unhappy.
    7. 1. Satyajit Ray was a famous film director. He made Sonar Kella.
    8. 1. Students have many duties. They have to do them.
    9. 1. There are some rules in the school. You have to obey them.
    10. 10. Netaji left the country. He built the Azad Hind Fauj.
    11. 11. She worked hard. She could not pass the examination.
    12. 12. She opened the door. She found the baby crying.
    13. 1. I went to Agra. I saw the Taj Mahal.
    14. 4. You cannot deprive him of his basic rights. It is unlawful.
    15. 15. She failed repeatedly. She did not quit.
    16. I like to travel by train. It gives me great pleasure.
    17. He will go to Mumbai. His object is to get a job there.
    18. He is very rich. He is unhappy.
    19. The child did not know his way. He asked a policeman.
    20. She was too tired. She could not work.
    21. We heard a cry. It was coming from some distance.
    22. Kalidas wrote Shakuntala. It is a play in Sanskrit.
    23. The man held a meeting. He wanted to select a manager.
    24. We eat. We want to live.
    25. Mr. Sen is a surgeon. He is renowned.
    26. He answered me. His answer was correct.
    27. He has a son. He has to teach him.
    28. 28. He washed his clothes. He did not ask anyone to do it.
    29. 30. They caught him. He was stealing.
    30. 29. He was lucky. He got the opportunity.
    Joining Into Complex Sentences
    Simple sentences can be joined into a single complex sentence using the following methods:
    By using noun clause
    1. Bimal would be cheated. He knew it.
    Bimal knew that he would be cheated.
    2. He is honest. People believe it. People believe that he is honest.
    3. Bipasha was an ideal mother. Everybody knew this. Everybody knew that Bipasha was an
    ideal mother.
    4. Hippos love to stay in water. It is evident. It is evident that hippos love to stay in water.
    5. The sailor will no return, We fear it. We fear that the sailor will not return.
    By using adjective clause
    1. You must have met my elder sister. She is an MA. You must have met my elder sister
    who is an MA.
    1. Flies are insects. They spread many diseases. Flies are insects which spread many
    diseases.
    2. The tree is full of flowers. The tree is in our garden The tree which is in our garden is full
    of flowers.
    3. He will come to meet me. I don’t know the time. I don’t know the time when he will
    come to meet me
    4. I know the girl. Her English book was lost. I know the girl whose English book was lost.
    By using adverb clause
    1. He was very rich. He lived a humble life. Though he was very rich he lived a humble life.
    2. He earns any money. He spends it immediately. No sooner does he earn any money than
    he spends
    3. Goutam could not play the match. He had an injury

    Goutam could not play the match as he had an injury


    4. You do not study well. You will not pass. You will not pass unless you study well.
    5. It may rain. I shall not go to play. I shall not go to play if it rains.
    Exercise :
    1. I shall turn you out. You have to listen to me.
    2. Sanu lives in Mumbai. His sister is an actress.
    3. Rita wanted something. Tell me that.
    5. The tiger growled. The deer fled.
    6. He solved the problem in a certain way. It is a must.
    7. This house is haunted. Nobody enters the house.
    8. The little boy lives somewhere. We do not know place.
    9. The box had many chocolates. It is empty now
    10. You do not visit a doctor. You will not be cured.
    11. He is very tired. He cannot walk anymore.
    12. The boy has won the prize. The boy lives next door.
    13. I remember the house. I was born in the house.
    14. She is learned. She is not honest.
    Mayavati is a beautiful place of Kumayun Himalaya. It is is situated in Advaita Ashrama.
    15. Do not eat junk food. It is unhealthy.
    16. This is the boy. The boy stole my book.
    17. He will come. It is certain.
    18. Where was he born? Do you know it?
    19. One day the earth will be destroyed. This is a fact.
    20. 20. We saw the cottage. Eliot lived there.
    21. 21. I warned him. He ignored me.
    22. 22. Here comes Puspita. Her father is a doctor.
    23. 23. He said something. We did not hear it.
    24. 24. You have made a mistake. I am right to think so.
    25. 25. It is very dark. I cannot see.
    26. 26. The letter was important. The police knew it.
    27. 27. Do you have a poor eyesight? Go to an eye specialist.
    28. 28. The man was blind. He was a famous writer.
    29. 29. Give me a chance. I can do it.
    30. 30. He did it. I know the reason.

    Joining Into Compound Sentences


    Simple sentences can be joined into a compound sentence using conjunctions like and, or,
    but, so, yet, elther-or, neither…nor, not only…..but also, still, as well as, nevertheless,
    however etc.

    1. He was a teacher. He was a writer. He was both a teacher and a writer.


    2. Shuvam may do the work. His brother may do the work.
    Either Shuvam or his brother may do the work.
    3. He is educated. He is not a gentleman.
    He is educated but he is not a gentleman.
    6. Walk fast. You may miss the bus. Walk fast or you may miss the bus.
    7. Satyajit Ray was a great director. He was also a great Writer.
    Satyajit Ray was not only a great director but also Great writer.

    Exercise:
    1. Barun is proud. He cannot learn.
    2. Mili worked hard. She failed the examination.
    3. They can buy a building. They can buy a car.
    4. Gourab does not know swimming. He likes to go to the seas.
    5. Robin is a genius. He is also meritorious.
    6. Rakhi was ill. She did not go to school.
    7. Raju is truthful. He is obedient.
    8. I never learnt cheating. I never learnt the art of copy
    9. Study attentively. You will not learn.
    10. The man is poor. He is happy.
    11. It rained heavily. Few students came to school today
    12. We may play football. We may play cricket.
    13. He had a good rest. He felt much better
    14. Mr. Sengupta is the Headmaster of the school. He the Secretary also.
    15. Ankita is ill. She wants to go to school.
    16. My father does not take tea. He does not take coffee.
    17. The house is broken. The owners do not want to leave it.
    18. Ranjana is very gentle. Everybody likes her
    19. Grandfather does not watch TV. He does not read the newspaper.
    20. Nandini tried hard. She got the prize.
    21. India did not play well. They won the match.
    22. She works hard. She wants to pass the examination.
    23. The boy has drawn the picture. His brother has drawn it.
    24. He is famous. He is very humble.
    25. She finished the task. She went to bed.
    26. I was not helped by him. He did not help my friend too.
    27. Let us wait. Let us bear our suffering patiently.
    28. A fire broke out. The building collapsed.
    29. I don’t eat watermelon. I hate eating it.
    31. Children love to play ludo. It is easy to understand.

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