Synthesis is the process of combining two sentences into one. We can combine two sentences using the conjunctions though and although. Both these words have the same meaning; however, though is more common than although in an informal style. Though means in spite of the fact that or however. Study the example given below. Meera tried her level best. Still she could not win the first …
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction. There are mainly four types of coordinating conjunctions: cumulative, adversative, alternative and illative. Cumulative conjunction The cumulative conjunction merely adds one statement with the other or one coordinate clause with another coordinate clause. Examples are: and, as well as, not only … but also Study the example given below. She is a …
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Joining two sentences with a present participle Consider the examples given below. The thief cut through the padlock. He opened the wooden door. Cutting through the padlock, the thief opened the door. The pilot banked sharply. She managed to avoid the buildings. Banking sharply, the pilot managed to avoid the buildings. He disguised himself as a cleaner. He entered the bank. Disguising himself as …
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A complex sentence contains a main clause and one or more dependent clauses. One way of transforming a simple sentence into a complex sentence is by expanding an adjective or adjective phrase into an adjective clause. As you know, adjectives are words used to modify nouns. Examples are: clever, intelligent, smart, beautiful, nice etc. Adjective clauses are also used to …
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Your writing would appear monotonous and uninspiring if all of your sentences were brief and of equal length. One way of avoiding this is to combine sentences. By varying the structure of your clauses and the size of your sentences, you can keep the text alive and the reader awake. This section will explore some …
