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Notes (vi) By using a Conjunction; as—
Separate : He is illiterate. His parents are illiterate as well.
Combined : He as well as his parents are illiterate.
(vii) By using several of the above methods; as—
Separate : It was night. The moon rose. The party did not mind the danger on
the way. The party resumed the journey.
Combined : At nightfall, the moon having risen, the party unmindful of the dangers
on the way, resumed the journey.
Self-Assessment
19. Combine each of the following sets of sentences into a Simple Sentence:
(A)
(i) I knew that she was poor. I wanted to help her.
(ii) He threw himself on the sword. He killed himself.
(iii) I took my walking stick. I went out for a walk.
(iv) This chair is broken. It is of no use.
(v) He stole the silver candle sticks. He jumped out through the window.
(B)

(i) It was very hot. We would not stir out.
(ii) The peasant lost his only piece of bread. He was sad.
(iii) I gave him clothes to wear. I helped him with money.
(iv) He is very rich. He leads an unhappy life.
(v) You must help her. Otherwise she will not succeed.
(C)
(i) It will be evening. I shall reach home. I shall see my mother.
(ii) It was evening. He received a telegram. It contained the news of his father’s arrival.
(iii) He goes to school. He wishes to learn. He wants to grow up honest, healthy and clever.
(iv) The votes on each side were equal. The chairman gave his casting vote. It was against the
resolution.
(v) His mother objected to his going abroad. He took a solemn vow not to touch wine, woman
and meat. He overcame her objection.
2.2.2 Combination of Simple Sentences into a Compound Sentence
Co-ordinate Conjunctions are used to combine Simple Sentences into a Compound Sentence.
They are:
And, both......and, not only......but also, as well as, besides, therefore, for, so, or, otherwise, either......or,
neither......nor, but, still, yet, however, only etc.
1. By using and, both....and, not only....but also, as well as etc.; as—
(i) Separate : The thief was caught. He was handed over to the police.
Combined : The thief was caught and handed over to the police.
(ii) Separate : She was illiterate. Her sister was also illiterate.
Combined : She as well as her sister was illiterate.
(iii) Separate : He works in a college. He manages his farm.
Combined : He not only works in a college but also manages his farm.
Or
He both works in a college and manages his farm.

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