Task 1
Instructions: Combine the sentences in each following
set into a compound or complex sentence. Use appropriate
coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or relative pronouns to
create grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
From each set of question given construct at least three new combined sentences using sentence variation. Paraphrasing can also be applied.
Example:
Set 1:
- John loves playing soccer.
- He also enjoys swimming.
- He is a very active person.
ANSWER
- John, a very active person, loves playing soccer, and he is also an avid swimmer.
- Despite being a very active person, John loves playing soccer and enjoys swimming.
- Not only does John love playing soccer, but he also finds great enjoyment in swimming.
- John, who is a very active person, loves playing soccer and enjoys swimming as well.
- John's love for playing soccer and his enjoyment of swimming are indicative of his active lifestyle.
Set 2:
- The concert was canceled due to bad weather.
- Many disappointed fans went home.
- They were looking forward to the performance.
Set 3:
- Sarah finished her work early.
- She decided to go for a walk.
- The weather was beautiful.
Set 4:
- The book was interesting.
- I couldn't put it down.
- I finished it in one day.
Set 5:
- The dog barked loudly.
- The mailman came to the door.
- The dog didn't like strangers.
Set 1:
ReplyDelete1. Many fans, who were looking forward to the show, were disappointed because it was canceled due to bad weather.
2. As they were looking forward to the show that was cancelled from bad weather, the fans were disappointed.
3. Bad weather caused the cancellation of the show leading to many disappointed fans who initially looked forward to it.
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DeleteSet 3:
Delete1. Sarah enjoyed the beautiful weather as she finished work early and could go for a stroll.
2. Sarah went walking while enjoying the beautiful weather after finishing work early
3. The weather was beautiful when Sarah finished work before she usually did, and ,therefore, had time to go for a walk.
Set 4:
Delete1. Being unable to stop reading, I finished the interesting book in one day.
2. Because the book was interesting, I finished it in one day without putting it down.
3. In one day, I finished an interesting book in one go.
Set 5:
Delete1. The dog that did not like strangers barked loudly at the mailman coming to the door.
2. The dog barked at the mailman who was coming to the door loudly because of its unfamiliarity with strangers.
3. Coming to the door, the mailman was barked loudly at, since the dog was not familiar with him.
Suggestion:
DeleteMany fans who were looking forward to the show were disappointed because it was canceled due to bad weather.
The fans were disappointed as they were looking forward to the show that was canceled due to bad weather.
The cancellation of the show, caused by bad weather, led to many disappointed fans who initially looked forward to it.
Sarah enjoyed the beautiful weather as she finished work early and could go for a stroll.
After finishing work early, Sarah went for a walk while enjoying the beautiful weather.
The weather was beautiful when Sarah finished work earlier than usual, so she had time to go for a walk.
Being unable to stop reading, I finished the interesting book in one day.
Because the book was interesting, I finished it in one day without putting it down.
In one day, I finished an interesting book in one go.
The dog that did not like strangers barked loudly at the mailman coming to the door.
The dog, unfamiliar with strangers, barked loudly at the mailman who was coming to the door.
As the mailman came to the door, the dog barked loudly at him since it was not familiar with strangers.
Suggestion for improvement:
DeleteThe show's cancellation due to bad weather left many fans, who had been eagerly anticipating it, disappointed.
The fans, who had been eagerly looking forward to the show, were disappointed when it was canceled due to bad weather.
Many fans, initially filled with anticipation for the show, ended up disappointed as bad weather forced its cancellation.
Sarah took pleasure in the beautiful weather, taking a leisurely stroll after finishing work early.
After completing her work ahead of schedule, Sarah enjoyed the beautiful weather by going for a walk.
The weather was splendid when Sarah finished work earlier than usual, allowing her the opportunity to take a walk.
Completely engrossed, I finished the captivating book in a single day.
Thanks to the book's gripping nature, I finished it in one day without ever setting it down.
In just one day, I read through an intriguing book from start to finish.
The dog, known for its aversion to strangers, barked loudly at the mailman who approached the door.
The dog, unaccustomed to strangers, let out a loud bark at the mailman who was approaching the door.
As the mailman approached the door, the unfamiliar face triggered the dog to bark loudly at him.
Set 2:
ReplyDeleteWhile looking forward to the performance, many disappointed fans went home because the concert was canceled on account to bad weather.
Since the concert was canceled due to bad weather, many disappointed fans, who were looking forward to the performance, went home.
Many disappointed fans, who were looking forward to the performance, went home, thanks to bad weather, which cause the cancellation of the concert.
While looking forward to the performance, the fans were disappointed since the concert was cancelled by bad weather, causing them to go home.
1. While looking forward to the performance, many disappointed fans went home because the concert was canceled on account of bad weather.
Delete2. Since the concert was canceled due to bad weather, many disappointed fans, who were looking forward to the performance, went home.
3. Many disappointed fans, who were looking forward to the performance, went home, thanks to bad weather, which caused the cancellation of the concert.
Suggestion for improvement by paraphrasing:
DeleteDespite their anticipation for the performance, numerous disappointed fans had to leave as the concert got canceled due to inclement weather.
With the concert being called off due to bad weather, many disappointed fans, who had eagerly awaited the performance, had to go home.
The cancellation of the concert, caused by unfavorable weather conditions, led to the disappointment of many fans who had been eagerly looking forward to the performance, forcing them to head home.
Task 3
ReplyDeleteAfter finishing her homework, Sarah decided to go for a walk when the weather was outstanding.
Sarah, after finishing her assignment, decided to go for a walk to observe the amazing weather.
While the weather was amazing, Sarah decided to go for a walk right after finishing her homework.
6. Sarah, after finishing her assignment, decided to go for a walk to enjoy the amazing weather.
DeleteSet 4
ReplyDeleteI wasn’t able to put the book down owing to how interesting it was, and resulted in a one-day completion.
Due to how interesting the book was, I was unable to put it down and managed to finish it in just 1 day.
It turned out that I was completely drawn into reading the book, finding it to be extremely interesting, and finished it in just 1-day.
8. I wasn't able to put the book down owing to how interesting it was, resulting in its completion in just one day.
Delete9. Due to how interesting the book was, I was unable to put it down and managed to finish it in just one day.
10. It turned out that I was completely drawn into reading the book, finding it extremely interesting, and finished it in just one day
Suggestion for improvement by paraphrasing :
DeleteThe book's gripping nature kept me hooked, making it impossible to set aside, and ultimately leading to its completion in a single day.
The book's captivating content held my attention so tightly that I couldn't stop reading, resulting in its swift completion within a day.
The book proved to be utterly engrossing, captivating my interest from start to finish, and I managed to read it in its entirety in just one day.
To make your sentence more descriptive and engaging
DeleteSet 2
ReplyDeleteDue to bad weather, the concert was canceled, which resulted in many disappointed fans who were looking forward to the performance going home.
Many fans who were looking forward to the performance went home due to concert’s cancellation caused by the bad weather.
The cancellation of the concert due to bad weather left many fans disappointed, as they had been looking forward to the performance, forcing them to go home.
Due to bad weather, the concert was canceled, which resulted in many disappointed fans who were looking forward to the performance going home.
DeleteMany fans who were looking forward to the performance went home due to the concert's cancellation caused by the bad weather.
The cancellation of the concert due to bad weather left many fans disappointed, as they had been looking forward to the performance, forcing them to go home.
Suggestion for improvement:
DeleteThe concert's cancellation due to bad weather left many disappointed fans, who had been eagerly anticipating the performance, with no choice but to go home.
Many fans, eagerly awaiting the performance, had to go home as the concert was canceled due to bad weather.
The bad weather led to the cancellation of the concert, leaving many fans who had been excited for the performance disappointed and heading back home.
Set 5:
ReplyDeleteAfter encountering the mailman at the door, the dog barked loudly due to it’s dislike for strangers.
As a result of it’s dislike for strangers, the dog barked loudly when the mailman came to the door.
The dork barked loudly, due to disliking strangers, when the mailman appeared at the door.
The dog showed that it didn’t like strangers by barking loudly after acknowledging the mailman as he/she walked to the door.
After encountering the mailman at the door, the dog barked loudly due to its dislike for strangers.
DeleteDue to its dislike for strangers, the dog barked loudly when the mailman came to the door.
The dog barked loudly due to disliking strangers when the mailman appeared at the door.
Set 3
ReplyDeleteSarah decided to go for a walk as the work finished early and the weather was beautiful.
As the work finished early and the weather was beautiful, Sarah made the decision to go for a walk.
Finishing the work early consequently led Sarah to go for a walk on a beautiful weather day.
Sarah decided to go for a walk as the work finished early and the weather was beautiful.
DeleteAs the work finished early and the weather was beautiful, Sarah made the decision to go for a walk.
Finishing the work early consequently led Sarah to go for a walk on a beautiful day.
Set 4
ReplyDeleteThe book was so interesting that I couldn't put it down, and I ended up finishing it in one day.
The book couldn't be put down and was finished in a day, all because of its interesting nature.
I couldn't put down the interesting book, resulting in me finishing it within a day.
All OK.
DeleteSet 5
ReplyDeleteThe dog, who didn't like strangers, barked loudly at the mailman who came to the door.
The mailman, seen as a stranger by the dog, was greeted with loud barks as he approached the door
The dog's dislike for strangers resulted in it barking loudly at the mailman who came to the door.
All OK. Suggestion for improvement:
DeleteThe dog, disliking strangers, barked loudly at the mailman who arrived at the door.
The mailman, perceived as a stranger by the dog, was met with loud barks as he approached the door.
The dog's aversion to strangers led it to bark loudly at the mailman who came to the door.
ReplyDelete1. Many fans who looking forward to the performance was disappointed as the concert was canceled due to bad weather.
2. The concert was canceled due to bad weather; many disappointed fans went home yet they were looking forward to the performance.
3. Since concert was canceled due to bad weather, many disappointed fans who looking forward to the performance went home.
1. Sarah finished her work early so she decided to go for walk and the weather was beautiful.
2. Due to the beautiful weather as well as Sarah finished her work early so she decided to go for a walk.
3. Sarah decided to go for a walk on a day that weather was beautiful by reason of she finished her work early.
1. As a result of interesting book, I can put it down and can finish it in one day.
2. I couldn’t put this interesting book down along with can finish it in only one day.
3. I finished this interesting book in one day for the reason of I couldn’t put it down.
1. Mailman who came to the door got barked loudly by the dog that didn’t like strangers.
2. The dog, who didn’t like strangers, barked loudly when the mailman came to the door.
3. The dog barked loudly to the mailman as he came to the door seeing that the dog didn’t like strangers.
1. Many fans who were looking forward to the performance were disappointed as the concert was canceled due to bad weather.
Delete2. The concert was canceled due to bad weather; many disappointed fans went home, yet they were looking forward to the performance.
3. Since the concert was canceled due to bad weather, many disappointed fans who were looking forward to the performance went home.
4. Sarah finished her work early, so she decided to go for a walk, and the weather was beautiful.
5. Due to the beautiful weather, as well as Sarah finishing her work early, she decided to go for a walk.
6. Sarah decided to go for a walk on a day when the weather was beautiful because she finished her work early.
7. As a result of the interesting book, I couldn't put it down and finished it in one day.
8. I couldn't put down this interesting book and managed to finish it in only one day.
9. I finished this interesting book in one day because I couldn't put it down.
10. The mailman, who came to the door, was barked at loudly by the dog that didn't like strangers.
11. The dog, who didn't like strangers, barked loudly when the mailman came to the door.
12. The dog barked loudly at the mailman as he came to the door because the dog didn't like strangers.
Review reduced adjective (relative clause)
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Many fans were looking forward to going to the concert, but due to horrid weather conditions, the concert was canceled which disappointed the fans and they went home respectively.
ReplyDeleteLoads of fans were filled with disappointment and went home sadly since they were very excited about the concert which was canceled due to severe weather.
Because of the bad weather, fans who are looking forward to the concert were unfulfilled since the concert was canceled and they went home immediately.
Since Sarah finished her work early, she decided to go for a walk because the weather was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBecause the weather was beautiful, Sarah decided to go for a walk since she finished her work early.
Sarah decided to go for a walk because the weather was beautiful and she finished her work early.
Since the book was so interesting, I couldn’t put it down and managed to finish it in one day.
ReplyDeleteI finished the book in one day because it was so interesting, I didn't dare to put it down.
I wasn’t able to put down the book since it was so interesting so I finished it in just a day.
The dog barked loudly at the mailman who came to the door since it didn't like strangers.
ReplyDeleteThe mailman who was at the door got barked at by a dog considering the dog didn't like strangers.
The dog didn't like strangers, accordingly it barked at the mailman who came to the door.