Question

He stopped near the well and pointed it.(change into a simple sentence)

Answer 1

On stopping near the well , he pointed it.

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• A simple sentence has connectives like in order to , on account of, being, on being, despite, in spite of, instead of, besides or make the verb finite by using - ing or use infinitives 'too' to the verb .

• Examples -

1. He worked hard to win a prize.
2. He was were horrified to see the bloodstains on the floor.
3. Do not treat me like a child.
4. On feeling ill, he went home.
5. Apart from being bored, Khushali was also irritated.
6. On account of being so weak, I cannot walk.

Answer 2

YOUR QUESTION :

He stopped near the well and pointed it.(change into a simple sentence).

YOUR ANSWER :

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

A simple sentence has connectives like in order 'on being', 'despite', besides or make the verb finite by using 'ing' or infinitives 'too' to the verb.

Examples :

Now, that we have established what a Simple Sentence is, let's look at some of its examples.

• Joe waited for the train.

("Joe" = subject, "waited" = verb)

• The train was late.

("The train" = subject, "was" = verb)

• Mary and Samantha took the bus.

("Mary and Samantha" = subject, "took" = verb)

• I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.

("I" = subject, "looked" = verb)