Transformation of Sentences: (Continues from class activity..)

Transformation of sentences is a process of changing the form of the sentence without changing its meaning.

In other words, The transformation of sentences consists in changing a sentence from one form to another without any change of meaning. 

Example – 1

Simple Sentence - My mother confessed her love for my friend.

Complex Sentence - My mother confessed that she loved my friend.

Example – 2

Simple Sentence – The news of a sudden disturbance in the classroom annoyed the teacher.

Complex Sentence – The news that the class had suddenly got disturbed, annoyed the teacher.

Example – 3

Simple— He pleaded for his innocence.

Complex— He pleaded that he was innocent.

HOMEWORK

Transform the following Simple Sentences into Complex Sentences:

1. He confessed his crime.

2. He worked hard to pass the examination.

3. Only Hindus are admitted.

4. In his boyhood, Lincoln did not go to school.

5. A rolling stone gathers no moss.