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i have a problem on converting simple sentences to complex sentences and complex to simple. i dont know the rules , can you tell me the rules of converting a complex to simple sentences?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hello, vishnu26—and welcome to English Forums. Thank you for registering as a member.

vishnu26can you tell me the rules of converting a complex to simple sentences?

There are no simple rules to this; you need to become familiar with the nature of these kinds of sentences, as for instance here: http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/sentences.htm

After you have read the material at that link, I can explain GENERALLY that to change a complex sentence to a simple sentence, you need to change the subordinate clause (the part starting with a subordinating conjunction) to a phrase.

From that link:

Complex: While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.

Changed to simple: At the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.

Vishnu26 · Answer

thank you for the answer, i am having trouble with composing sentences. i cant write a letter without mistakes. right now i am following high school english grammar and composition book, how to improve english quicker? tell me the topics i should follow.

Mister Micawber · Answer

vishnu26how to improve english quicker?

There is no quick fix, vishnu. Read, write, speak and listen as much as you can.

vishnu26right now i am following high school english grammar and composition book,

That is probably as good as anything as a basis. Now find opportunities to read, write, speak and listen.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Thank you for the answer. I am having trouble with composing sentences. I can't write a letter without making mistakes. Right now I am following a high school English grammar and composition book. How can I improve my English quicker? Tell me the topics I should study.

Hello Vishnu;
When you write, try to follow all the rules of grammar that you have learned.
Write simple sentences. Simple sentences may sound "choppy," but they will be correct. And they can be beautiful.

It is easier to make mistakes in complicated sentences than in simple sentences.
When you are happy with your simple sentences, combine them into more complex sentences.

Post your sentences here, and we can show you your mistakes.
It is a great way to learn, and you will improve quickly.

Vishnu26 · Answer

ok alphecca stars. ya, first i will try to learn small sentences, then i will learn combining sentences.

Fivejedjon · Answer

Start with the basics, vishnu:

Begin every sentence with a capital letter.
Always use a capital letter for the pronoun I.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

vishnu26alphecca stars. ya, first i will try to learn small sentences, then i will learn combining sentences.

Alphecca Stars (Names begin with a capital letter.)
Yes, (Ya is not a good word to use in formal writing. Sentences begin with a capital letter) first I (The personal pronoun I is always capitalized.) will try to learn small sentences, (This is a comma splice error. You need a conjunction "and") then I will learn how to combine sentences.

You have to use proper punctuation in simple sentences, and continue practicing in complex sentences.

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