Pariksha SaathiSentence Transformation Questions with Solutions
The same idea can be written as a simple, compound, or complex sentence — the content stays the same, only the grammatical structure changes. Here’s the approach, four fully worked examples, and a few to try yourself.
The approach, quickly
- A simple sentence has exactly one independent clause (one subject-verb unit) — if the information is split into two separate ideas, it needs to be compressed into one before it can be "simple."
- A compound sentence joins two or more independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, so) or a semicolon — both halves could stand alone as complete sentences.
- A complex sentence joins one independent clause with one or more dependent clauses, using a subordinator (because, although, since, when, if, who, which, that) — the dependent clause can’t stand alone.
- When converting a complex sentence to simple, the subordinate clause usually compresses into a phrase ("Because it was raining" becomes "Due to the rain") rather than disappearing entirely — the meaning has to survive the transformation.
Worked examples
1. Transform into a complex sentence: "He was tired. He continued working."
Solution
- Join the two simple sentences using a subordinator that captures the contrast between them, such as "although."
Answer: Although he was tired, he continued working.
2. Transform into a compound sentence: "Despite being tired, he continued working."
Solution
- Replace the subordinate structure with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction that signals contrast, "but."
Answer: He was tired, but he continued working.
3. Transform into a simple sentence: "Because it was raining, we stayed indoors."
Solution
- Compress the subordinate clause "Because it was raining" into a short phrase, leaving one independent clause.
Answer: Due to the rain, we stayed indoors.
4. Transform into a complex sentence: "The sun set. The temperature dropped quickly."
Solution
- Join the two simple sentences using a subordinator that captures their time relationship, "as."
Answer: As the sun set, the temperature dropped quickly.
Try these yourself
Identify the target structure (simple, compound, or complex), then check against the answer.
1. Transform into a compound sentence: "Although she studied hard, she failed the exam."
Answer: She studied hard, but she failed the exam.
2. Transform into a simple sentence: "Since he was late, he missed the train."
Answer: Due to being late, he missed the train.
3. Transform into a complex sentence: "He finished his work. He went home."
Answer: After he finished his work, he went home.
Where this comes up
Sentence Transformation is tested directly in the English Language section of every exam Pariksha Saathi covers — SSC CGL, SSC MTS, SSC CHSL, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO and SBI Clerk.
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