Question

Exercise 13. Change the following compound sentences into simple ones:
1. They have treated me unfairly, yet I have not complained.
2. The spring was late to arrive, and the garden was wearing a deserted look.
3. I had not understood the lesson, so I requested the teacher to explain it again.
4. I had no money, or I would have purchased that dress.
5. The fox made several attempts, but he could not reach the grapes.
6. This book is not only beautifully printed but is free from mistakes also.
7. The highway is wide and well maintained, so it is easy to reach Shimla.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Having treated me unfairly I haven't complained.
2. On the late arrival of spring, the garden wore a deserted look.
3. Not having understood the lesson I requested the teacher to explain it again.
4. In the event of not having money I did not purchase that dress.
5. Having made several attempts the fox could not reach the grapes.
6. Apart from being beautifully printed the boom is free from mistakes too.
7. The highway being wide and well-maintained it is easy to reach Shimla.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1.Inspite of having been treated unfairly I have not complained