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1. 1.

   Using suitable conjunctions, combine these simple sentences to form compound sentences.

   1. Is this true? Is this false?
   2. He was angry. He kept quiet.
   3. He was tired. He kept working.
   4. He was guilty. He was punished.
   5. He lost his suitcase. He lost his money.
   6. Will you watch a movie? Will you read a book?
   7. He was obstinate. His friends adored him.
   8. He cannot attend the meeting. He is unwell.
   9. It rained heavily. There was no water-logging.
   10. She was very kind to us. We did not mind at all.
   11. He read the book. He remembered every detail.
   12. You must speak the truth. You will be punished.
   13. His father is not a teacher. His father is not an artist.
   14. He was a good student. His parents took pride in him.
   15. She will go to school by car. She will go to school by bus.
   16. Our neighbours must be asleep. There is no light in their house.
2. 2.

   Join these sentences to form complex sentences.

   1. The boy is my friend. He lives in that mansion.
   2. The men escaped. They were convicts.
   3. He is ill. He cannot attend school.
   4. The soldiers fought very bravely. They pushed back the enemy.
   5. Harish has not come for work. Do you know the reason?
   6. He finished writing the essay. He sat back and relaxed.
   7. The boy was flying a kite. His sister cheered him.
   8. The teacher spoke in a very low voice. The students could not hear him.
   9. The thief saw the policemen approaching. He fled the scene.
   10. I visited the spot. I had been there before. I thought so then.
   11. I heard the news. I rushed to the hospital. I found my father waiting there.
   12. He would win the swimming competition. That was his wish.
   13. I jumped up. I was surprised.
   14. He was fined. He had kept the book for too long.
   15. You must work hard. You will not pass.
   16. I went to the market. The shop was closed.
   17. It might rain. The marriage party will be ruined.
   18. You refused to do the work. Can you tell me the reason?
   19. The thief was caught. He had stolen the car.
   20. You finish your work. I will wait.