Question

EXERCISE 90
Combine each set of sentences into one Simple sentence by using Prepositions with Nouns or Gerunds.
1. He attended to his duties. He earned promotion.
2. He must confess his fault. He may thus escape punishment.
3. He was ill last term. He was unable to attend school.
4. I forgave him his fault. That has not prevented him from repeating it.
5. The bugle sounded. The weary soldiers leapt to their feet.
6. The word of command will be given. You will then fire.
7. He set traps every night. He cleared his house of rats.
8. The judge gave his decision. The court listened silently.
9. He expects to obtain leave. He has already bought his steamer ticket.
10. He has a good record. It is impossible to suspect such a man.
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) he attended to the duties and earned promotions

3) he was ill last term therefore he was unable to attend school

10) he has a good record and it is impossible to suspect such a man

9) he expects to obtain leave as he has already bought his steamer ticket

4) I forgive him his fault but that has not prevented him from repeating it