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๐งฉ Synthesis of Sentences – Quick Summary:
Synthesis means combining two or more simple sentences into a single sentence — either simple, complex, or compound — without changing the original meaning. Common techniques include using participles, infinitives, noun/adjective/adverb clauses, and conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'so...that', 'too...to', 'as soon as', 'no sooner...than', and 'though'.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each pair of sentences and combine them into a single sentence as directed. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct synthesis, a clear explanation of the technique used, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each pair of sentences and combine them into a single sentence as directed. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct synthesis, a clear explanation of the technique used, and a fresh example.
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Synthesis is all about joining sentences smoothly and accurately. Our
Synthesis of Sentences
concept post breaks down every method with examples. You'll also find the
Sentence Transformation
guide helpful, as it shares many of the same rules.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn different ways to combine sentences into one.
Solved Q.1
"He saw a snake. He ran away." (Combine using a participle)
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Answer: Seeing a snake, he ran away.
Explanation: The first action (saw) becomes a present participle phrase 'Seeing a snake'. This makes a simple sentence.
Example: She finished her work. She went home. → Having finished her work, she went home.
Explanation: The first action (saw) becomes a present participle phrase 'Seeing a snake'. This makes a simple sentence.
Example: She finished her work. She went home. → Having finished her work, she went home.
Solved Q.2
"He is very honest. He cannot tell a lie." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: He is too honest to tell a lie.
Explanation: 'Too...to' combines two clauses where the first has a quality and the second states a result. The negative sense is absorbed into 'too'.
Example: The tea is very hot. I cannot drink it. → The tea is too hot to drink.
Explanation: 'Too...to' combines two clauses where the first has a quality and the second states a result. The negative sense is absorbed into 'too'.
Example: The tea is very hot. I cannot drink it. → The tea is too hot to drink.
Solved Q.3
"I know a man. He is a famous writer." (Combine into a complex sentence)
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Answer: I know a man who is a famous writer.
Explanation: The second sentence becomes an adjective clause using 'who', describing 'man'. This creates a complex sentence.
Example: She found a book. It was lost. → She found a book that was lost.
Explanation: The second sentence becomes an adjective clause using 'who', describing 'man'. This creates a complex sentence.
Example: She found a book. It was lost. → She found a book that was lost.
Solved Q.4
"He worked hard. He wanted to pass." (Combine using 'so that')
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Answer: He worked hard so that he could pass.
Explanation: 'So that' introduces an adverb clause of purpose. The second sentence becomes the purpose.
Example: She saved money. She wanted to travel. → She saved money so that she could travel.
Explanation: 'So that' introduces an adverb clause of purpose. The second sentence becomes the purpose.
Example: She saved money. She wanted to travel. → She saved money so that she could travel.
Solved Q.5
"The bus was late. We walked to school." (Combine using 'as')
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Answer: As the bus was late, we walked to school.
Explanation: 'As' introduces an adverb clause of reason. It shows why we walked.
Example: It rained. We stayed indoors. → As it rained, we stayed indoors.
Explanation: 'As' introduces an adverb clause of reason. It shows why we walked.
Example: It rained. We stayed indoors. → As it rained, we stayed indoors.
Solved Q.6
"He finished his dinner. He went for a walk." (Combine using a participle)
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Answer: Having finished his dinner, he went for a walk.
Example: Having completed the project, she took a break.
Example: Having completed the project, she took a break.
Solved Q.7
"He is poor. He is honest." (Combine using 'but')
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Answer: He is poor but honest.
Example: She is young but wise.
Example: She is young but wise.
Solved Q.8
"You must hurry. You will miss the train." (Combine using 'otherwise')
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Answer: You must hurry, otherwise you will miss the train.
Example: Work hard, otherwise you will fail.
Example: Work hard, otherwise you will fail.
Solved Q.9
"She is very short. She cannot reach the top shelf." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: She is too short to reach the top shelf.
Example: The bag is too heavy for me to carry.
Example: The bag is too heavy for me to carry.
Solved Q.10
"The teacher entered the classroom. The students stood up." (Combine using 'as soon as')
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Answer: As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, the students stood up.
Example: As soon as the bell rang, the children ran out.
Example: As soon as the bell rang, the children ran out.
Solved Q.11
"He is rich. He is not happy." (Combine using 'although')
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Answer: Although he is rich, he is not happy.
Example: Although she was tired, she continued working.
Example: Although she was tired, she continued working.
Solved Q.12
"He failed. He did not study." (Combine using 'because')
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Answer: He failed because he did not study.
Example: She cried because she was hurt.
Example: She cried because she was hurt.
Solved Q.13
"He wants to become a doctor. He is studying hard." (Combine using an infinitive)
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Answer: He is studying hard to become a doctor.
Example: She saved money to buy a gift.
Example: She saved money to buy a gift.
Solved Q.14
"The sun had set. We returned home." (Combine using 'when')
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Answer: When the sun had set, we returned home.
Example: When the rain stopped, we went out.
Example: When the rain stopped, we went out.
Solved Q.15
"He is a good student. He is also a good athlete." (Combine using 'not only...but also')
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Answer: He is not only a good student but also a good athlete.
Example: She is not only kind but also generous.
Example: She is not only kind but also generous.
Solved Q.16
"You can take tea. You can take coffee." (Combine using 'either...or')
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Answer: You can take either tea or coffee.
Example: She will either sing or dance.
Example: She will either sing or dance.
Solved Q.17
"He is very proud. He will not apologise." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: He is too proud to apologise.
Example: She is too tired to continue.
Example: She is too tired to continue.
Solved Q.18
"She finished her homework. She went to bed." (Combine using 'after')
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Answer: After finishing her homework, she went to bed.
Example: After eating lunch, he took a nap.
Example: After eating lunch, he took a nap.
Solved Q.19
"The box is very heavy. I cannot lift it." (Combine using 'so...that')
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Answer: The box is so heavy that I cannot lift it.
Example: The problem is so complex that no one can solve it.
Example: The problem is so complex that no one can solve it.
Solved Q.20
"I speak the truth. I am not afraid of it." (Combine into a complex sentence)
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Answer: I am not afraid of the truth that I speak. (Or: I am not afraid of speaking the truth.)
Example: He made an error. He was unaware of it. → He was unaware of the error that he made.
Example: He made an error. He was unaware of it. → He was unaware of the error that he made.
Synthesis brings together everything you've learned about clauses and conjunctions. The
Sentence Reordering guide
trains you to arrange jumbled words logically, and the
Error Correction hub
sharpens your ability to spot and fix mistakes in combined sentences.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now combine these pairs of sentences as directed. Try yourself first, then check.
Practice Q.1
"He saw the police. He ran away." (Combine using a participle)
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Answer: Seeing the police, he ran away.
Example: Hearing a noise, she turned around.
Example: Hearing a noise, she turned around.
Practice Q.2
"The food is very spicy. I cannot eat it." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: The food is too spicy for me to eat.
Example: The puzzle is too hard to solve.
Example: The puzzle is too hard to solve.
Practice Q.3
"She is a dancer. She is also a singer." (Combine using 'not only...but also')
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Answer: She is not only a dancer but also a singer.
Example: He is not only a writer but also a poet.
Example: He is not only a writer but also a poet.
Practice Q.4
"He was ill. He did not go to school." (Combine using 'as')
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Answer: He did not go to school as he was ill.
Example: As she was late, she missed the bus.
Example: As she was late, she missed the bus.
Practice Q.5
"I have a car. It is very old." (Combine into a complex sentence)
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Answer: I have a car which is very old.
Example: She lives in a house that is ancient.
Example: She lives in a house that is ancient.
Practice Q.6
"He worked hard. He failed." (Combine using 'but')
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Answer: He worked hard but he failed.
Example: She tried her best but couldn't win.
Example: She tried her best but couldn't win.
Practice Q.7
"She is very weak. She cannot stand." (Combine using 'so...that')
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Answer: She is so weak that she cannot stand.
Example: The child is so tired that he fell asleep.
Example: The child is so tired that he fell asleep.
Practice Q.8
"The bell rang. The students came out." (Combine using 'as soon as')
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Answer: As soon as the bell rang, the students came out.
Example: As soon as the rain started, we ran inside.
Example: As soon as the rain started, we ran inside.
Practice Q.9
"He spoke very softly. I could not hear him." (Combine using 'so...that')
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Answer: He spoke so softly that I could not hear him.
Example: The music was so loud that I couldn't sleep.
Example: The music was so loud that I couldn't sleep.
Practice Q.10
"You must work hard. You will not succeed." (Combine using 'unless')
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Answer: Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
Example: Unless it stops raining, we cannot go.
Example: Unless it stops raining, we cannot go.
Practice Q.11
"She wept. She lost her pet." (Combine using 'because')
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Answer: She wept because she lost her pet.
Example: He laughed because he was happy.
Example: He laughed because he was happy.
Practice Q.12
"The weather is fine. Let's go for a picnic." (Combine using 'since')
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Answer: Since the weather is fine, let's go for a picnic.
Example: Since you ask, I'll tell the truth.
Example: Since you ask, I'll tell the truth.
Practice Q.13
"He bought a watch. It is very expensive." (Combine into a complex sentence)
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Answer: He bought a watch which is very expensive.
Example: She wore a dress that was stunning.
Example: She wore a dress that was stunning.
Practice Q.14
"He is very old. He cannot walk fast." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: He is too old to walk fast.
Example: The coffee is too hot to drink.
Example: The coffee is too hot to drink.
Practice Q.15
"He is a teacher. He is a writer." (Combine using 'both...and')
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Answer: He is both a teacher and a writer.
Example: She is both kind and generous.
Example: She is both kind and generous.
Practice Q.16
"The thief saw the policeman. He ran away." (Combine using 'seeing')
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Answer: Seeing the policeman, the thief ran away.
Example: Feeling sick, she went home.
Example: Feeling sick, she went home.
Practice Q.17
"He was punished. He was fined." (Combine using 'not only...but also')
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Answer: He was not only punished but also fined.
Example: She was not only praised but also rewarded.
Example: She was not only praised but also rewarded.
Practice Q.18
"She is very ill. She cannot attend the meeting." (Combine using 'so...that')
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Answer: She is so ill that she cannot attend the meeting.
Example: The bag is so heavy that I dropped it.
Example: The bag is so heavy that I dropped it.
Practice Q.19
"He finished his work. He went home." (Combine using 'having')
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Answer: Having finished his work, he went home.
Example: Having eaten dinner, she slept.
Example: Having eaten dinner, she slept.
Practice Q.20
"He did not come. He did not send a message." (Combine using 'neither...nor')
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Answer: He neither came nor sent a message.
Example: She neither called nor texted.
Example: She neither called nor texted.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These pairs require careful choice of the right technique. Synthesise as directed or choose the best method.
Challenge Q.1
"The sun rose. The fog disappeared." (Combine into a simple sentence using a participle)
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Answer: The sun having risen, the fog disappeared.
Example: The match having ended, the crowd left.
Example: The match having ended, the crowd left.
Challenge Q.2
"She is very poor. She helps the needy." (Combine using 'inspite of')
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Answer: Inspite of being very poor, she helps the needy.
Example: Inspite of feeling unwell, he attended.
Example: Inspite of feeling unwell, he attended.
Challenge Q.3
"He was very tired. He continued working." (Combine using 'however')
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Answer: He was very tired; however, he continued working.
Example: It rained heavily; however, we reached on time.
Example: It rained heavily; however, we reached on time.
Challenge Q.4
"He is a good student. Everybody knows this." (Combine using a noun clause)
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Answer: Everybody knows that he is a good student.
Example: She will win. I am sure of it. → I am sure that she will win.
Example: She will win. I am sure of it. → I am sure that she will win.
Challenge Q.5
"He is very weak. He cannot lift that box." (Combine using 'too...to')
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Answer: He is too weak to lift that box.
Example: The water is too deep to cross.
Example: The water is too deep to cross.
Challenge Q.6
"He did not buy the book. He had no money." (Combine using 'because')
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Answer: He did not buy the book because he had no money.
Example: She didn't attend because she was unwell.
Example: She didn't attend because she was unwell.
Challenge Q.7
"He is a doctor. He practices in Delhi. He is very famous." (Combine into one sentence)
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Answer: He is a very famous doctor practising in Delhi. (or: He is a doctor who practises in Delhi and is very famous.)
Example: She is a teacher working in a public school, well known for her methods.
Example: She is a teacher working in a public school, well known for her methods.
Challenge Q.8
"He was late. He was not allowed to enter." (Combine using 'as')
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Answer: As he was late, he was not allowed to enter.
Example: As she was the eldest, she took the lead.
Example: As she was the eldest, she took the lead.
Challenge Q.9
"He was found cheating. He was expelled." (Combine using a participle)
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Answer: Having been found cheating, he was expelled.
Example: Having been warned earlier, she was careful.
Example: Having been warned earlier, she was careful.
Challenge Q.10
"He is an honest man. All respect him." (Combine using 'such...that')
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Answer: He is such an honest man that all respect him.
Example: It was such a boring film that I fell asleep.
Example: It was such a boring film that I fell asleep.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is synthesis of sentences?
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Answer: Synthesis is the process of combining two or more simple sentences into a single sentence—simple, complex, or compound—without changing the original meaning. It makes writing more concise and sophisticated.
FAQ 2
What are the most common methods of synthesis?
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Answer: Using participles (Seeing the danger, he ran), infinitives (He worked hard to succeed), noun clauses (I know that he is honest), adjective clauses (The book that I read), adverb clauses (He went because he was called), and conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'so'.
FAQ 3
How is synthesis different from transformation?
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Answer: Synthesis combines two or more separate sentences into one. Transformation changes the form of a single sentence (e.g., affirmative to negative, simple to complex) without combining multiple sentences.
FAQ 4
When do we use 'too...to' in synthesis?
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Answer: Use 'too...to' when the first sentence has a quality (adjective) and the second sentence tells a negative result because of that quality. Example: He is too weak to walk. (He is very weak + He cannot walk.)
FAQ 5
What is the rule for using 'no sooner...than'?
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Answer: Used for two actions happening immediately one after another. The structure is: No sooner + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + than + rest. Example: No sooner did the bell ring than the students came out.
