Question

B Combine each set of sentences into a simple sentence by using a preposition
with noun or gerund.
1. She failed She heard the news. She collapsed
2. The trees were uprooted. There was a terrible storm.
3. The picnic was postponed. It was raining.
4. He was annoyed. Her words annoyed him.
5. She heard of his success She congratulated him.
6. The sun has set. The report was not prepared.
7. She met me twice She was in a restaurant.
8. The train was late. It was not usual.
9. I did not fall ill, This was lucky.
10. He has burgled the house. There is no doubt of it.​

Answer 1

Answer:

she failed when she heard the news and collapsed

The tree was uprooted by the terrible storm

The picnic was postponded because it was raining

He was annoyed by her words

She heard of her success and congratulated him

The sun has set yet the report was not prepared

She met mei twice when she was in the restaurant

The train was late as it was not usual

I did not fall ill it was lucky

He has burgled the house and there is no doubt of it