Transformation

Conjunction

Conjunction is a word  which connects two or more words, phrases or clauses. In short, a conjunction is a connecting word.

Conjunction is of three kinds---

1. Coordinating Conjunction
2. Subordinating Conjunction
3. Co relative Conjunction

Coordinating Conjunction

And, but, or, otherwise, not withstanding, nevertheless

 

Subordinating Conjunction

Though/Although, As/Since/Because, If/Unless, that/so that/ in order that

Co relative Conjunction

Both-and, not only- but also, either-or , neither- nor

Sentence

1. Simple Sentence

2. Complex Sentence

3. Compound Sentence

Simple Sentence

A Subject+ A Finite Verb ( No Clause & No Conjunction)

 Example:

The man is honest.

He was rewarded.

Complex  Sentence

A Main Clause + Subordinating Clause + 1/2 Subordinate Clause(s)

Example:

The man was rewarded because he is honest.

 Main clause                               Subordinate clause

Compound Sentence

One  independent Clause + Coordinating clause +  Another Independent Clause

Transformation

                Simple                                        complex                                   compound

    Because of /Due to/ owing to                As/Since /Because                            And so

Simple:   Because of his illness, Kamal could not go to school

Complex: Kamal could not go to school as he was ill.

Compound: Kamal was ill & so (he)   could not go to school.

Simple:  The man was rewarded because of his honesty.

Complex:  As the man was honest, he was rewarded.

Compound: The man was honest& so he was rewarded.

                Simple                                        complex                                   compound

     In spite of/ Despite                       Although/Though                                     But

Simple:   In spite of his illness, Kamal went to school.

Complex:  Kamal went to school though he was ill.

Compound: Kamal was ill but he went to school.

Simple:  Kamal was rewarded  in spite of his dishonesty.

Complex:  Kamal was rewarded  though/ although he was dishonest.

Compound : Kamal was dishonest but he was rewarded.

Exercise:

● Although it remained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday ( Make it simple)

● I didn’t get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications. ( Make it compound)

● In spite of /  Despite the rain, they enjoyed themselves. ( Complex)

● I arrived on time but the traffic was bad. ( Simple)