REVISION

PART I: Make sentences as directed. (3ms)

A. Convert the following compound or complex sentences into simple sentences:

1. Because the music was too loud, we couldn't hear each other. The
music………………………………………………………………………………
2. Although she studied diligently, she didn't pass the exam. (despite)
She…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. He waited patiently until his name was called.
He…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Since the store was closed, we couldn't buy any groceries. The closure of the store
prevented…………………………………………………………
5. They canceled the picnic because it started to rain. The rain
caused……………………………………………………………………………

B. Convert the following compound or complex sentences into simple sentences:

1. Because the rain was heavy, the game was postponed.

→ The heavy rain caused______________________________________________.

2. Even though he is wealthy, he lives a simple life.

→ Despite______________________________________________.

3. She practiced the piano every day, so she became very skilled.

→ Her daily practice led_______________________________________________.

4. If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.

→ Without ______________________________________________.

5. Before they left for their vacation, they packed their suitcases.

→ They packed their suitcases before __________________________________________.

PART II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use
the word(s) given. (4ms/0.2 each)

Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word(s)
given.

1. She hasn't visited her grandparents for three months.

→ The last time she ___________ her grandparents ___________ three months ago.

2. They started building this house last year.

→ They ___________ building this house ___________ 2024.

3. My doctor told me to eat more vegetables. (advised)

→ My doctor ___________ me ___________ more vegetables.

4. "Please don't make any noise," the librarian said to the students.

→ The librarian ___________ the students ___________ any noise.

5. I don't have enough time to finish this project. (too)

→ This project ___________ for me ___________ finish.

6. The company was established in 2010.

→ The company ___________ in 2010.

7. It's a shame he doesn't know how to swim.

→ I wish ___________ how to swim.

8. I haven't seen that movie since last summer.

→ The last time ___________ that movie ___________ last summer.

9. They are fixing the road at the moment.

→ The road ___________ fixed ___________ now.

10. It isn't necessary for you to bring a gift. (don't)

→ You ___________ to bring a gift.

11. The test was so easy that everyone passed. (such)

→ It was ___________ test that everyone passed.

12. Because it rained heavily, we stayed indoors.

→ If it ___________ heavily, we wouldn't have stayed indoors.

13. People believe he is a talented artist.

→ He ___________ to be a talented artist.

14. My teacher suggested that I should study harder.

→ My teacher ___________ me to study harder.

15. Because the traffic was terrible, we were late for the meeting.

→ The terrible traffic ___________ us late for the meeting.

16. He started playing the guitar five years ago.

→ He ___________ the guitar ___________ five years.

17. I'm sure she knows the answer. (must)

→ She ___________ the answer.

18. Although it was cold, they went for a walk.

→ In spite ___________ cold, they went for a walk.

19. She sings more beautifully than her sister. (as)

→ Her sister doesn't sing ___________ as she does.

20. He studied hard but still failed the exam.

→ Despite ___________ hard, he still failed the exam.

PART III: Write 6 sentences to describe the photo (2 simple, 2 compound, 1 complex, 1
compound - complex). (3ms)

1. Simple: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Compound: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Complex: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4. Complex: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5. Compound- Complex: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6. Compound – complex: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ANSWER KEY

PART I: Make sentences as directed.

A. Convert the following compound or complex sentences into simple sentences:

1. The music was too loud for us to hear each other.

2. Despite her diligent study, she didn't pass the exam.
3. He waited patiently for his name to be called.
4. The closure of the store prevented us from buying any groceries.
5. The rain caused the cancellation of the picnic.
B. Convert the following compound or complex sentences into simple sentences:

1. → The heavy rain caused the postponement of the game.

2. → Despite his wealth, he lives a simple life.
3. → Her daily practice led to her great skill in playing the piano.
4. → Without hurry, you will miss the bus.
5. → They packed their suitcases before leaving for their vacation.

PART II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use
the word(s) given.

1. → The last time she visited her grandparents was three months ago.
2. → They have been building this house since 2024.
3. → My doctor advised me to eat more vegetables.
4. → The librarian told the students not to make any noise.
5. → This project is too difficult for me to finish.
6. → The company was founded in 2010.
7. → I wish he knew how to swim.
8. → The last time I saw that movie was last summer.
9. → The road is being fixed right now.
10. → You don't need to bring a gift.
11. → It was such an easy test that everyone passed.
12. → If it hadn't rained heavily, we wouldn't have stayed indoors.
13. → He is believed to be a talented artist.
14. → My teacher advised me to study harder.
15. → The terrible traffic caused us late for the meeting.
16. → He has been playing the guitar for five years.
17. → She must know the answer.
18. → In spite of being cold, they went for a walk.
19. → Her sister doesn't sing as beautifully as she does.
20. → Despite studying hard, he still failed the exam.