Question

Change these compound sentences to simple sentences. One has been done
for you.
1. Lavanya is painting regularly, for she wants to finish the portrait by the end
of this week.
Lavanya is painting.regularly to finish the portrait by the end of this week
2. Winter has set in, yet the days are warm.
3. The chief guest arrived, the programme began.
4. He cancelled his plans with his friends, for he was unwell.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Lavanya is painting regularly, for she wants to finish the portrait by the end

of the week.

-------> Lavanya wants to finish the portrait by the end of this week so she is painting regularly.

2. Winter has set in, yet the days are warm.

-------> Although winter has set in, the days are warm.

3. The chief guest arrived, the programme began.

-------> After the arrival of the chief guest, the programme began.

4. He cancelled his plans with his friends, for he was unwell.

-------> As he was unwell, he cancelled his plans with his friends.

Explanation:

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