Sentences for Practice for Synthesis

Simple Sentences

EXERCISE-1

(A) Use Present Participle:

1. Turn to the left. You will see a beauty 

2. She saw a cobra. She cried out. 

3. I saw Ritu, She was driving her scooty.

4. The crow was thirsty. It drank water. 

5. We heard the noise. We were afraid.

6. He took off his clothes. He plunged into the river. The river was deep.

7. She entered her room. She found a doll.

8. He put on his hat. He went out.

9. He sat on the sofa. He called the girl.

10. A mouse saw the cat. It ran away.

(B) Use Past Participle :

1. The child was lost. He was weeping.

2. The beggar had a coat. The coat was tattered. 

3. She found her cell phone. It was lost.

4. I saw a bird. It was injured.

5. This is a cup. The cup is broken.

(C) Use Perfect Participle:

1. Alka finished her work. She went to hospital. 

2. He took bath. He took his food..

3. My mom prepared tea. Then she went to take bath. 

4. He reached home. He took dinner.

5. She made a fire. She boiled eggs.

6. My mother cooked a dish. She entertained the guest. 

7. The farmer reached the field. He began to plough there.

EXERCISE-2

Combine the following sentences by using suitable Participle:

1. The thief jumped up. He ran away. 

2. She heard the sad news. She fainted.

3. Ritu was tired. She sat down to rest. 

4. This is a rose. It is faded.

5. She wrote a letter. She gave it to her sister.

6. The child saw a lion. He ran away.

7. Turn to the left. You will find a barbar's shop. 

8. A child is burnt. He dreads the fire.

9. The robbers saw the police. They ran away. 

10. She finished her task. She lay down to rest.

11. A girl was injured. She was crying loudly.

12. I saw a soldier. He was wounded.. 

13. He completed his studies. He went to America.

14. I was returning home. I saw a juggler. 

15. They reached Haridwar. They visited many temples there.

EXERCISE-3

Combine the following sentences by using suitable Participle:

1. The boy saw the teacher. He fled away. 

2. The tiger was hungry. He killed a deer. The deer was heafty.

3. The people heard Narendra Modi. He was delevering his speech. 

4. I heard a terrible noise. I turned back.

5 The boy saw some apples. They were hanging from a tree. 

6. Vipul lost his bike. He is searching for it.

7. She went to garden. She plucked flowers there.

8. My father took bath: He went to his office.

9. The girl heard the noise. She woke up.

10. The people saw the flames. They ran towards the burning house.

EXERCISE-4

Combine each pair of the sentences into one Simple Sentence by using an Infinitive.

1. He went to Delhi. He wanted to see the Red Fort. 

2. We shall go to market. We shall buy some new clothes.

3. Kiran is very weak. She cannot pass this year. 

4. He had a large family. He had to provide for them.

5. She came to my house. She wanted to see my ailing wife.

6. He ran fast. He wanted to get the first prize. 

7. I have some duties. I must perform them.

8. He has some bills. He must pay them. 

9. I will go to the station. I have to see off my sister. 

10. Rakhi is going to Jaipur. She has to attend a marriage party.

11. He works hard. He wants to get good marks. 

12. He took his gun. He wanted to kill the tiger.

13. We should respect our parents. It is our duty.

14. I am very poor. I cannot afford a car. 

15. We ran fast. We wanted to catch the train.

EXERCISE-5

Nominative Absolute

1. The party was over. We all dispersed. 

2. The police arrived. The thieves ran away.

3. The sun rose. The fog disappeared. 

4. The post was vacant. She offered her

5. The storm ceased. The sun came out.

6. The commander was shot dead. The army fled away. 

7. The weather was pleasant. Children went out to play.

8. The fire broke out. All the villagers cried for help. 

9. There is no rickshaw. We have to walk on foot.

10. The rain was plentiful this year. Rice is cheap.

11. The rain stopped. Children went out to play.

12. The sky is cloudy. It may rain today.

13. The leader was slain. The followers ran away in fear. 

14. The teacher entered the class. The boys became silent.

15. The college was closed. The boys went home. 

16. The work was done. We went back home.

17. Honesty is the best policy. We should be honest. 

18. The weather was stormy. The plane got late.

EXERCISE-6

Combine each set of the following sentences into one Simple Sentence:

1. Dinkar wrote many fine poems. He was a famous Hindi poet. 

2. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is a top leader.

3. I like Katrina Kaif. She is a beautiful film heroine. 

4. My friend is a patwari. He is very corrupt.

5. Haridwar is a holy city. It stands on the bank of the Ganga. 

6. I visited Kashmir. Kashmir is a beautiful picnic spot.

7. Tagore was a famous Bengali poet. He is the author of the Gitanjali.

EXERCISE-7

Combine each set of the following sentences into one Simple Sentence: 

1. She killed herself. This was unfortunate.

2. Many politicians are criminals. There is no doubt in it.

3. He was frank. He told the whole truth.

4. Bhagat Singh was a true son of Bharat Mata. It is certain. 

5. She has gone to college. She has gone just now.

6. I met my old friend. We met after a long time.

7. She goes to college. She is punctual.

8. Kavita went to Jaipur. She was in a hurry.

9. He has failed many times. It is unfortunate.

10. My daughter escaped the accident. It was fortunate.

11. She will pass the examination. It is certain.

12. She lives with her husband. She is happy. 

13. India is a vast country. There is no doubt about it.

14. The thief was beaten. The beating was severe. 

15. He faced the enemy. He was brave.

Hints: (1) unfortunately, (2) undoubtedly, (3) frankly, (4) certainly, (5) recently. (6) after a long time, (7) punctually. (8) hurriedly, (9) unfortunately. (10) fortunately, (11) certainly. (12) happily, (13) undoubtedly, (14) severely, (15) bravely.

Exercise-8 

Combine each set of the following sentences into one Simple Sentence by using Prepositions with Noun/Gerund:

1. The old lady heard the news. She fainted. 

2. She likes fruits. She likes soft drinks also.

3. He killed a tiger. He returned home.

4. My sister was ill. She had high fever.

5. She heard the news. She began to cry loudly.

6. The moon rose. Our journey was not ended. 

7. We reached the station. The train had left.

8. He ran very fast. He could not catch the train.

9. He failed. He did not work hard.

10. He failed. He was not disappointed.

11. I reached the station. I bought five tickets.

12. She saw her old friend. She became glad.

13. He took his breakfast. He then went to college.

14. We sold our bike. We got twenty thousand rupees

15. She was ill. She could not go to college.

16. He drank milk. He drank cold drink too. 

17. Her daughter died. She heard the news. She wept

18. My sister worked hard. She failed.

EXERCISE-9

Combine the following sets of Simple Sentences into one Simple Sentence by using an Adjective:

1. Shakespeare loved a lady. She was dark.

2. I met a girl. She was very smart. 

3. A hawker was selling groundnuts. He was lame.

4. The police killed a dacoit. He was notorious.

5. The girl was ugly. She was sitting in a chair.

6. The ship was very big. It was sinking. 

7. A boy came to my office. He was blind.

8. We stayed in a village. It was small.

9. I saw a butterfly. It was very beautiful. 

10. A lady came to me yesterday. She was very tall.

11. She plucked flowers. The flowers were pretty.

12. I saw a soldier. He was wounded.

EXERCISE-10

Use conjunction "And"

1. Tagore was a poet. He was a dramatist too. 

2. She bought a T.V. She bought a mobile also.

3. The beggar was blind. He was lame too. 

4. She will go to Agra. She will go to Kanpur also.

5. He failed in the examination. His sister also failed. 

6. He teaches us English. He teaches Hindi too.

7. He wrote poems. He wrote plays too.

8. They saw the Taj Mahal. They saw the Red Fort also.

Complex Sentences 

EXERCISE-1

Combine each set of Simple Sentences into one Complex Sentence by Noun Clause:

1. She is faithless. I know it.

2. Bagdadi is a terrorist. Everybody knows 

3. He killed his wife. This is a rumour.

4. She will succeed. This is certain.

5. Rana Pratap was a warrior. This is truth. 

6. He is saying something. Please listen to it.

7. He is a serial killer. It is known to all.

8. She will not attend the party. He said it. 

9. He will pass. This is uncertain.

10. His mobile is stolen. It is a mystery.

11. I shall purchase this O.D. Car. I have decided it.

12. God exists in heaven. This is my belief.

EXERCISE-2

Combine each set of Simple Sentences into one Complex Sentence by Noun Clause:

1. It will rain. It seems so.

2. Who did it. Tell me.

3. He committed a murder. The report is not true.

4. His father had died. This news is true.

5. She will not survive. It seems so. 

6. He is innocent. This is the truth.

7. What did you say? I did not understand

8. The sun is a ball of fire. He said it.

9. She killed her husband. I think so.

10. Many politicians are corrupt. Everybody knows

EXERCISE-3

Combine each set of Simple Sentences into one Complex Sentence, using an Adjective Clause:

1. I met a girl. Her eyes were blue. 

2. She had a scooty. Its colour was black.

3. He found a wolf. The wolf was lying dead.

4. A man killed his wife. He has been arrested. 

5. This is the mobile. I bought it yesterday. 

6. She raised the hand. The hand was red with blood.

7. This is the hotel. I stayed here last year. 

8. Bring me a pen. It is lying on the table..

9. Patna is a big city. It stands on the bank of the Ganga.

EXERCISE-4

Combine each set of Simple Sentences into one Complex Sentence, using an Adjective Clause:

1. This is the lady. She beats her husband daily. 

2. I saw a black bird. It was cuckoo.

3. Ritu is a good girl. She belongs to a noble family. 

4. The boy is weeping. His mother is dead.

5. I saw a poet. He was blind.

6. The city is set on the hill. It cannot be hid. 

7. London is one of the largest cities of the world. It is the capital of Britain.

8. The girl is my friend. She topped the college in 2016. 

9. A girl came to me. She was my friend.

10. Sapna has fallen ill. She belongs to a rich family.

EXERCISE-5

Combine each set of the following sentences into one Complex Sentence by using an Adverb Clause:

1. The killers saw the police. They took to the heals. 

2. She has gone somewhere. She can live there.

3. Don't tell a lie. You will be punished.

4. Subhash sacrificed his life. He wished India to be free. 

5. He is very old. He cannot work hard.

6. He worked hard. He failed.

7. He worked hard. He passed. 8. It rained heavily. The streets were flooded. 

9. I entered the room. I heard a strange noise.

10. Walk fast. You may catch the train.

11. Don't work too much. You will fall ill.

12. The light went out. I was taking tea then.

13. Komal is beautiful. Ritu is more beautiful.

14. We boarded the train. The train started at once.

EXERCISE-6

Combine each set of the following sentences into one Complex Sentence by using an Adverb Clause:

1. He is very poor. He enjoys his life.

2. I drank cold water. I went to my office.

3. We do not respect others. Others will not respect us.

4. He ran very fast. He was out of breath. 

5. You should work hard. You will fail.

6. They reached the station. The train had left.

7. Gandhiji died. He wanted the nation to live. 

8. She is in trouble. We must help her.

9. She waited her husband. She waited till his arrival.

10. You want to join army. You must work hard. 

11. Ruchi is smart. Payal is equally smart.

12. He is rogue. Everybody hates him.

Compound Sentences

EXERCISE-1

Combine each group of Sentences into one Compound Sentence: 

1. Move quickly. You will miss the train.

2. He is a thief. He is a rogue.

3. He is a brilliant scholar. He is not proud of it.

4. Work hard. You will fail.

5. Do not go to him. Do not go to his brother. 

6. Her hair was long. Her feet was light.

7. He is strong. He is timid.

8. He was angry. He kept quiet.

9. He is poor. He is happy.

10. He is gentleman. He is respected by us. 

11. The sky was cloudly. The night was dark.

12. We can go by train. We can go by bus also.

13. I went to Haridwar. I took a bath in the holy Ganga.

14. He aimed at the bird. He shot it. 

15. The way was long. The time was short.

EXERCISE-2

1. The rain stopped. He went out.

2. I ate apples. He drank milk.

3. He is dull. He is stupid.

4. She drank water. She drank milk too.

5. Gandhiji was a leader. Gandhiji was a saint.

6. Rabindra Nath was a poet. Rabindra Nath was a painter. 

7. Smoking is injurious to body. Smoking is injurious to mind.

8. Sita is at fault. Gita is at fault.

9. It may be a dog It may be a cat.

10. His marriage may take place in September. It may take place in October.

11. He is not a dutiful person. He is not an innocent person. 

12. The clerk has not gone. The officer has not gone.

13. He must run fast. He will miss the bus.

14. Make haste. We shall be late.

15. Run fast. You will miss the chance.