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(1) John wondered ________.
(2) Mary told me _______.
(3) Jane said _______.
(4) The strangers inquired about _______.
(5) The teacher didn't explain _______.
(6) _____ is certain.
(7) Please ask Mr. Jones _______.
(8) We must remember _______.
(9) We must nevet forget _______.
(10) We argued about _______.
(11) I cannot agree with ______.
(12) Ted wants to do ______.
(13) Carl's mother wants to know _______.
(14) ______ should not be tolerated.
(15) Please give James Lee _______.
(16) The fact is ______.
(17) We asked the teacher _______.
(18) Believing _______, I will vote for him.
(19) Martha doesn't believe _____.
(20) It has been proved _______.
(21) Knowing ______, Mrs. Kelly will arrive early.
(22) The company will give ______ a prize.
(23) _______ was very amusing.
(24) ______ is a secret.
(25) Considering ____, I think I would like to know her.
6. Combine the following pairs of sentences. You may use coordinating conjunctions to make them
compound, or relative pronouns or subordinating conjunctions to make them complex. Rewrite the sentences to
form a paragraph.
(1) Giraffes are curious creatures. Everyone finds them fascinating.
(2) Their coloring is interesting. Their long necks amaze us.
(3) They enjoy life. They have interesting experiences.
(4) The giraffe's neck is a watchtower. The animal's fine vision and sense of smell constitute additional
protection.
(5) Curiosity and poor judgment lead the giraffe into dangerous situations. Often they result in its death.
(6) These animals stand beside a tree. They eat the top leaves.
(7) Their eating manners are excellent. They drink in an awkward fashion.
(8) Their long legs and neck present a problem. The animals have learned a good method.
(9) They stretch their legs far apart. They lower their heads.
(10) The giraffe is fortunate. This strange animal can go without water for several days.
(11) It must feel safe at a water hole. Sometimes the giraffe will remain thirsty.
(12) With its head down to drink, it cannot see. This may be very dangerous.
UNIT 2. COMPLEX. SIMPLE. COMPLEX *
* See Unit 2 of Appendix [Section V of Part II] for a full presentation of Simple and Complex Sentence Patterns.
Exercise:
Rewrite each of the complex sentences in Text A below as a series of simple sentences, each making a single
point.
Combine the important ideas in your set of simple sentences into a single complex sentence of no more than
30 words.
Text A: