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Compound and complex sentences

October 30, 2016 B1pdf

Complex sentences are given below. Change them into compound sentences.

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

1. Although she is arrogant, I cannot help but like her.

2. Though she is young, she is very responsible.

3. I helped him because I liked him.

4. He fed the cats before he went out.

5. Even though I had a bad headache, I enjoyed the party.

6. Although I missed the train, I managed to arrive on time.

7. When I opened my eyes, I saw a strange sight.

8. Though she is pretty she is not very popular.

9. If you invite them they will come.

Answers

1. She is arrogant but I cannot help but like her.

2. She is young but she is very responsible.

3. I liked him and hence I helped him.

4. He fed the cats and went out.

5. I had a bad headache but I enjoyed the party.

6. I missed the train but I managed to arrive on time.

7. I opened my eyes and saw a strange sight.

8. She is pretty but she is not very popular.

9. You invite them and they will come.

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