Page 9 - Lesson notes- Synthesis of sentences

Synthesis of adjective clause can be done by relative pronoun or relative adverb
EXAMPLES:
Separate- I met an old man. He was very weak.
Combined- I met an old man who was very weak.
Separate- I saw a car. It was black in colour.
Combined- I saw a car which was black in colour.

 By using Adverb clause-

Synthesis can be done by using Adverb clause in a way of Adverb clause of time ,reason, place,
condition, comparison, contrast, result, manner

Adverb clauses

She was too poor to educate her children. (Simple sentence)

She was so poor that she could not educate her children. (Compound sentence)

On being challenged they ran away. (Simple sentence)

When they were challenged they ran away. (Complex sentence)
You will have noticed that it is adverb phrases and adverbs that are converted to
adverb clauses
More examples

Separate- I could not come. I was ill.

Combined- I could not come because I was tied.

Separate- He committed the theft. He has been caught by the police.
Combined- He committed the theft, so he has been caught by the police.

Check your Knowledge: ( Reading & Writing skill)

Convert the following simple sentences into complex sentences by changing the italicized words or
phrases into clauses.

1. John admitted his guilt.

2. The principal is likely to punish him.

3. I have informed him of his success.