Question

The complex form of the sentence given below would be: Spare the rod and spoil the child.

• A. The child is spoiled if the rod is spared.
• B. The child becomes spoiled when the rod is spared.
• C. The child is spoiled whenever the rod is spared.
• D. The child is spoiled when the rod is spared.

Hint:

When transforming a simple conditional sentence into a complex one, maintain the meaning of the condition and its consequence while keeping the sentence structure clear and concise.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The sentence ``Spare the rod and spoil the child" is an example of a conditional statement. The phrase ``spare the rod" suggests that if the rod (a metaphor for discipline) is not used, the consequence will be that the child is spoiled (i.e., undisciplined). 
- Option A: ``The child is spoiled if the rod is spared" expresses the condition but does not flow as smoothly as the original sentence in terms of structure. 
- Option B: ``The child becomes spoiled when the rod is spared" is close but does not maintain the simplicity and directness of the original sentence. - Option C: ``The child is spoiled whenever the rod is spared" sounds somewhat formal and less straightforward than the original sentence. 
- Option D: ``The child is spoiled when the rod is spared" is the most accurate transformation into a complex sentence while maintaining the meaning and simplicity of the original statement. 
Thus, the correct answer is Option D.