A simple sentence consists of just one independent clause.

Combine each pairs of sentences given below into a simple sentence.

An example is given below.

• The tea was so hot. I couldn’t drink it.
• The tea was too hot for me to drink.

Exercise

1. The company offers freebies. It wants to attract customers.

2. James Mathews is the president of the club. He is an eloquent speaker.

3. You press this button. You can operate the machine.

4. The patient was given the best medical attention. Still doctors couldn’t save him.

5. He gave up his studies. He did so with reluctance.

6. The batsman was hurt by a bouncer. He went back to the pavilion.

7. The sea was rough. We cancelled the voyage.

8. It was a small cot. I couldn’t sleep on it.

9. He was deserted by his friends. He lost hope.

10. The girl was carrying a basket on her head. She walked towards the market.

Answers

1. The company offers freebies to attract customers.

2. James Mathews, an eloquent speaker, is the president of the club.

3. You can operate the machine by pressing this button.

4. In spite of giving the patient the best medical attention, the doctors couldn’t save him.

5. He reluctantly gave up his studies.

6. Hurt by a bouncer, the batsman went back to the pavilion.

7. The sea being rough, we cancelled the voyage.

8. The cot being small, I couldn’t sleep on it.

9. Deserted by his friends, he lost hope.

10. Carrying a basket on her head, the girl walked towards the market.