Question

Q 2. Combine each pair of simple sentences to make a compound sentence.

Note: We construct compound sentences with the help of coordinating conjunctions.

Example: We were afraid of them. We ran away.

Answer: We were afraid of them, so we ran away.

i. Attend your class regularly. You will fall short of attendance.

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ii. We left early this morning for our vacations. We still got stuck in traffic jam on the way.

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iii. This book is not only beautifully printed. It’s free from mistake also.

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iv. Everyone was busy in work. I bought all the items myself.

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v. I have four sisters. Each of them is quite different.

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vi. He wanted to win the prize. He worked hard.

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vii. Zain will be late to work. He has a dental appointment.

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viii. I am allergic to cats. I have three of them.____________________________________________________________.

ix. I have to go to work at six. I am waking up at four.

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x. I am afraid. I won’t be able to make it on time.

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Answer 1

Note the comma's place after the first simple sentence or independent clause and before the coordinating conjunction, "and". In a compound sentence, simple sentences become known as independent clauses; the two independent clauses together make up a compound sentence.