Question

Combine any one of the following as directed: Where are you going? I do not know. (Complex sentence)
He was fined. He was imprisoned. (Compound sentence)

Hint:

- Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions like “where, because, although, when”.
- Compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions like “and, but, or, so”.

Answer 1

I do not know where you are going.
Explanation:
When combining into a complex sentence:
- The two simple sentences are joined using the conjunction “where”.
- The interrogative clause “Where are you going?” becomes an object clause.
- The tense of the verb inside the reported clause remains unchanged.
- Thus, the combined sentence is: “I do not know where you are going.”
He was fined and he was imprisoned.
Explanation:
When combining into a compound sentence:
- The two independent clauses “He was fined” and “He was imprisoned” are joined with the coordinating conjunction “and”.
- Both clauses retain their independence but are connected to form one meaningful compound sentence.
- Thus, the combined sentence is: “He was fined and he was imprisoned.”