Rules of Simple, Complex & Compound for the students of SSC/HSC

Rule 1: Simple: In spite of /Despite + Subject (Possessive case) + Noun / (being +  Adjective) / (having + Noun) / V₁+ing + Ext, Sub + V + Ext.
Complex: Though/Although + Subject (Subjective case) + Verb + Noun/Adjective,   Subject + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Subject + Verb + Noun/Adjective + but + Subject + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple:  In spite of his dishonesty the authority did not take any step against him.
Complex: Though he was dishonest, the authority did not take any step against him.
Compound: He was dishonest but the authority did not take any step against him.

Example 2: Simple: In spite of his being honest, he was scolded.
Complex: Though he was honest, he was scolded.
Compound: He was honest but scolded.

Example 3: Simple: In spite of his not doing well in the examination he passed.
Complex: Though he did not do well in the examination, he passed.
Compound: He did not do well in the examination but he passed.

Example 4: Simple: Despite getting chance, he did not kill the lion.
Complex: Although he got chance, he did not kill the lion.
Compound: He got chance but he did not kill the lion.

Example 5: Simple: Despite being cowards, they are very cunning.
Complex: Though they are cowards, they are very cunning.
Compound: They are cowards but they are very cunning.

Example 6: Simple: Despite his being an enigmatic character every reader likes Hamlet very much.
Complex: Though Hamlet is an enigmatic character every reader likes him very much.
Compound: Hamlet is an enigmatic character but every reader likes him very much.

Example 7: Simple: In spite of trying his best to remove the bone from his throat, all went in vain.
Complex: Though he tried his best to remove the bone from his throat, all went in vain.
Compound: He tried his best to remove the bone from his throat but all went in vain.

Example 8: Simple: In-spite of his being the only child he offered to fight the miscreants.
Complex: Though he was the only child, he offered to fight the miscreants.

Compound: He was the only child but he offered to fight the miscreants.

Example 9: Simple: Despite having intellect and conscience to differentiate the right, he has lagged behind.
Complex: Though he has intellect and conscience to differentiate the right, he has lagged behind.

Compound: He has intellect and conscience to differentiate the right but he has lagged behind.

Example 10: Simple: In spite of his being terribly unhappy, he did not blame anybody.
Complex: Although he was terribly unhappy, he did not blame anybody.
Compound: He was terribly unhappy but he did not blame anybody.

Example 11: Simple: In spite of the old man’s having seven children, he lives alone.
Complex: Though the old man has seven children, he lives alone.
Compound: The old man has seven children but he lives alone.

Example 12: Simple: In spite of his being eccentric, he is a genius and wants recognition.
Complex: Although he is eccentric, he is a genius and wants recognition.
Compound: He is eccentric but he is a genius and wants recognition.

Example 13: Simple: In spite of a healthy man’s being an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability.
Complex: Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability.

Compound: A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability.

Rule 2: Simple: In spite of /Despite + Noun + Ext , Sub + V + Ext.
Complex: Though/Although + (There/It + To be verb) + Noun/Adjective, Subject + Verb + Ext.
Compound: There/It + To be verb + Noun/Adjective + but + Subject + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Despite many negative aspects, Bangladesh has become a country of possibility.
Complex: Though there are many negative aspects, Bangladesh has become a country of possibility.
Compound: There are many negative aspects but Bangladesh has become a country of possibility.

Example 2: Simple: In spite of strict laws against acid violence, the ghastly crime is on the rise in Bangladesh.
Complex: Although there are strict laws against acid violence, the ghastly crime is on the rise in Bangladesh.
Compound: There are strict laws against acid violence but the ghastly crime is on the rise in Bangladesh.

Example 3: Simple: In spite of snowing, the captain commanded us to move forward.
Complex: Although it was snowing the captain commanded us to move forward.
Compound: It was snowing but the captain commanded us to move forward.

Example 4: Simple: In spite of raining, he wants to go outside.
Complex: Although it is raining, he wants to go outside.
Compound: It is raining but he wants to go outside.

Example 5: Simple: In spite of rough weather, he came to our house.
Complex: Although it was rough weather, he came to our house.
Compound: It was rough weather but he came to our house.

Example 6: Simple: In spite of cold, they decided to start the match.
Complex: Although it was cold, they decided to start the match.
Compound: It was cold but they decided to start the match.

Rule 3: Simple: Without + (Verb+ ing) + Ext, Subject +Verb + Ext.
Complex:
       ● If + Subject + do not/does not / did not + Verb + Ext, Subject + will / would + Verb+ Ext
       ● Unless + Subject + Principal verb, Subject + Ext
Compound: Verb (Present form) + Ext + or + (2^nd Clause)

Example 1: Simple: Without working hard you cannot succeed.
Complex: If you do not work hard, you cannot succeed./ Unless you work hard, you cannot succeed.
Compound: Work hard or you cannot succeed.

Example 2: Simple: Without doing, you will die.
Complex: If you do not do, you will die.
Compound: Do or you will die / Do or die.

Example 3: Simple: Without studying hard, you will fail.

Complex: If you do not study hard, you will fail.
Compound: Study hard or fail.

Example 4: Simple: Without reading books, you cannot acquire knowledge.
Complex: If you do not read books, you cannot acquire knowledge.
Compound: Read books or you cannot acquire knowledge.

Example 5: Simple: Without doing as I suggest you, you will suffer.
Complex: If you do not do as I suggest you, you will suffer.
Compound: Do as I suggest you or you will suffer.

Rule 4: Simple: By + (Verb + ing) + Ext , Subject + Verb + Ext.
Complex: If + Sub + Verb+ Ext , Subject + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Verb+ Ext. +and + S + Verb + Ext. / S + Verb+ Ext. + and + S + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: By working hard you can prosper.
Complex: If you work hard, you can prosper.
Compound: Work hard and you can prosper.

Example 2: Simple: By watching television we can learn many things.
Complex: If we watch television, we can learn many things.
Compound: We watch television and we can learn many things.

Example 3: Simple: By failing in the examination, a student suffers from inferiority complex.
Complex: If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from inferiority complex.
Compound: A student fails in the examination and he suffers from inferiority complex.

Example 4: Simple: By doing it, you will be punished.
Complex: If you do it, you will be punished.
Compound: Do it and you will be punished.

Example 5: Simple: By doing good for others, you can feel better.
Complex: If you do good for others, you can feel better.
Compound: Do good for others and you can feel better.

Rule 5:  Simple: (Verb + ing) + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Complex: When/As/Since + Sub + Verb + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + Sub (Same) + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Killing the bird, the old man brought bad luck to the crew.
Complex: Since the old man killed the bird, he brought bad luck to the crew.
Compound: The old man killed the bird and brought bad luck to the crew.

Example 2: Simple: Seeing the police, the thief ran away.
Complex: When the thief saw the police, he ran away.
Compound: The thief saw the police and ran away.

Example 3: Simple: Seeing Muhsin, the thief cried.
Complex: When the thief saw Muhsin, he cried.
Compound: The thief saw Muhsin and cried.

Example 4: Simple: Going to his office, we found him absent.
Complex: When we went to his office, we found him absent.
Compound: We went to his office and we found him absent.

Example 5: Simple: Looking at what’s blessing, he found gratitude.
Complex: As he looked at what’s blessing, he found gratitude.
Compound: He looked at what’s blessing and he found gratitude.

Example 6: Simple: Listening to a song, he couldn’t hold his tears.
Complex: As he listened to a song, he couldn’t hold his tears.
Compound: He listened to a song and he couldn’t hold his tears.

Example 7: Simple: Trying to see good in others, I can find the best in myself.
Complex: When I try to see good in others, I can find the best in myself.
Compound: I try to see good in others and I can find the best in myself.

Example 8: Simple: Respecting others, you get respect in your entire life in a variety of ways.
Complex: As you respect others, you get respect in your entire life in a variety of ways.
Compound: You respect others and you get respect in your entire life in a variety of ways.

Example 9: Simple: Closing the door, I went back to work.
Complex: When I closed the door, I went back to work.
Compound: I closed the door and I went back to work.

Rule 6:  Simple:
                         ● Having + V₃ + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
                         ● Sub + having + V₃ + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
                         ● Having + been + V₃ + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Complex: When/As/Since + Subject + had + V₃ + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Subject + had + V₃ + Ext. + and + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Having forgotten him, I went outside.
Complex: When I had forgotten him, I went outside.
Compound: I had forgotten him and I went outside.

Example 2: Simple: The sun having risen, we went to play in the field.
Complex: When the sun had risen, we went to play in the field.
Compound: The sun had risen and we went to play in the field.

Example 3: Simple: Having been dismissed from the job, the man was at a loss.
Complex: When the man had been dismissed from the job, he was at a loss.
Compound: The man had been dismissed from the job and he was at a loss.

Rule 7:  Simple:
                         ● Being/Having + Adjective + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
                         ● Sub + being/having + Adjective + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Complex: Since/As + Sub + To be verb + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Sub + To be verb + Ext. + and/ and so + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Being weak in English, the boy could not do well in the examination.
Complex: Since the boy was weak in English, he could not do well in the examination.
Compound: The boy was weak in English and could not do well in the examination.

Example 2: Simple: Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much.
Complex: As It has sweet scent and beauty, we love it very much.
Compound: It has sweet scent and beauty and so we love it very much.

Example 3: Simple: The water being hot, I could not drink it.
Complex: As the water was very hot, I could not drink it.
Compound: The water was very hot and I could not drink it.

Example 4: Simple: The meeting being over, we went back home.
Complex: When the meeting was over, we went back home.
Compound: The meeting was over and we went back home.

Example 5: Simple: The weather being very cold, there were no birds or animals in the snow covered country.
Complex: Since the weather was very cold, there were no birds or animals in the snow covered country.
Compound: The weather was very cold and there were no birds or animals in the snow covered country.

Example 6: Simple: Being poor, Rubel could not buy a chain.
Complex: Since Rubel was poor, he could not buy a chain.
Compound: Rubel was poor and he could not buy a chain.

Example 7: Simple: Being young, the writer could not refuge the proposal of the lady guest.
Complex: Since the writer was young, he could not refuge the proposal of the lady guest.
Compound: The writer was young and he could not refuge the proposal of the lady guest.

Rule 8:  Simple:
                         ● Because of/ Due to/ Owing to/ On account of/ + Sub (Possessive case) + Noun/ (being/having + adjective)/ V₁+ing + Ext , Sub + Verb +Ext.
                         ● Because of/ Due to/ Owing to/ On account of + Noun , Sub + Verb +Ext.
Complex: Since/As + Sub + Verb + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and/ and so + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Because of his being small, he could not work hard.
Complex: As he was small, he could not work hard.
Compound: He was small and so he could not work hard.

Example 2: Simple: Selim was loved by the authoress because of his having integrity.
Complex: Selim was loved by the authoress as he had integrity.
Compound: Selim had integrity and so he was loved by the authoress.

Example 3: Simple: We should cultivate flowers on commercial basis due to its increasing demand day by day.
Complex: As the demand for flowers is increasing day by day, we should cultivate flower on commercial basis.
Compound: The demand for flowers is increasing day by day and so we should cultivate flower on commercial basis.

Example 4: Simple: Because of raining, I could not go to college.
Complex: As It was raining, I could not go to college.
Compound: It was raining and so I could not go to college.

Example 5: Simple: Because of snowing, the writer did not come back.
Complex: As It was snowing, the writer did not come back.
Compound: It was snowing and so the writer did not come back.

Example 6: Simple: Because of my being ill, I could not attend the meeting.
Complex: As I was ill, I could not attend the meeting.
Compound: I was ill and so I could not attend the meeting.

Example 7: Simple: Because of his being very dull, he cannot understand his lesson.
Complex: As he is very dull, he cannot understand his lesson.
Compound: He is very dull and so he cannot understand his lesson.

Rule 9:  Simple:
                      ● At the time of + Sub (Possessive Case) + (V₁ + ing) + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
                      ● At/In + (small duration of time) / In + (Name of season/ Year/ Month) / (At + Subject (Possesive Case) + Number / At the age of + Number)/ (At + Time)/ (On + Day/ Date) , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Complex: When + Sub + Verb + Ext , Sub + Verb + Ext.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: At daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping.
Complex: When it was daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping.
Compound: It was daylight and I was half awakened by the sound of chopping.

Example 2: Simple: In spring the cuckoo sings.
Complex: When it is spring, the cuckoo sings.
Compound: It was raining and he woke up.

Example 3: Simple: At the time of raining, he woke up.
Complex: When it was raining, he woke up.
Compound: It was raining and he woke up.

Example 3: Simple: At the age of four, he left his village.
Complex: When he was four years old, he left his village.
Compound: He was four years old and he left his village.

Example 4: Simple: At the time of their playing, it began to rain.
Complex: When they were playing, it began to rain.
Compound: They were playing and it began to rain.

Example 5: Simple: At the time of my eating, he came.

Complex: When I was eating, he came.
Compound: I was eating and he came.

Example 6: Simple: At the time of the marriage ceremony’s being over, the guests were all going to the feast.
Complex: When the marriage ceremony was over, the guests were all going to the feast.
Compound: The marriage ceremony was over and the guests were all going to the feast.

Example 7: Simple: At the time of the sun’s having set, we went home.
Complex: When the sun had set, we went home.
Compound: The sun had set and we went home.

Example 8: Simple: At the time of his giving lecture, he tries to inspire all.
Complex: When he gives lecture, he tries to inspire all.
Compound: He gives lecture and he tries to inspire all.

Example 9: Simple: At the time of his helping others, he cares from his heart.
Complex: When he helps others, he cares from his heart.
Compound: He helps others and he cares from his heart.

Rule 10:  Simple: Sub + Verb + too + Adjective + to + V₁ + Ext.
Complex: Sub + Verb + so + Adjective + that + (Negative Sentence)
Compound: Sub + Verb + Very + Ext. + and + (Negative Sentence)

Example 1: Simple: The old man is too weak to walk.
Complex: The old man is so weak that he cannot walk.
Compound: The old man is very weak and he cannot walk.

Example 2: Simple: Shohel was too honest to show excuse.
Complex: Shohel was so honest that he could not show excuse.
Compound: Shohel was very honest and he could not show excuse.

Example 3: Simple: The girl is too negative to believe anybody.
Complex: The girl is so negative that she does not believe anybody.
Compound: The girl is very negative and she does not believe anybody.

Example 4: Simple: She was too blunt to get first class.
Complex: She was so blunt that she didn’t get first class.
Compound: She was very blunt and she didn’t get first class.

Example 5: Simple: The news is too strange to be true.
Complex: The news is so strange that it cannot be true.
Compound: The news is very strange and it cannot be true.

Example 6: Simple: He is too honest to accept bribe.
Complex: He is so honest that he will not accept bribe.
Compound: He is very honest and he will not accept bribe.

Rule 11:  Simple: Sub + Verb + Ext. + to/ in order to + V₁ + Ext. / Sub + Verb + Ext. + with a view to + V₁ + ing + Ext.
Complex: Sub + Verb + Ext. + so that/ in order that + S + can/ could/ may/ might + V₁ + Ext.
Compound: Sub + want/ wants/ wanted + to + V₁ + Ext. + and so + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: He came to me in order to know the matter.
Complex: He came to me so that he could know the matter.
Compound: He wanted to know the matter and so he came to me.

Example 2: Simple: The officer left the job to avoid punishment.
Complex: The officer left the job so that he could avoid punishment.
Compound: He wanted to avoid punishment and so the officer left the job.

Example 3: Simple: We went to library with a view to reading books.
Complex: We went to library so that we could read books.
Compound: We wanted to read books and so we went to library.

Example 4: Simple: He showed anger to prove a silly point.
Complex: He showed anger so that he could prove a silly point.
Compound: He wanted to prove a silly point and so he showed anger.

Example 5: Simple: The girl sold her hair to buy a gift for Karim.
Complex: The girl sold her hair so that she could buy a gift for Karim.
Compound: The girl wanted to buy a gift for Karim and so she sold her hair.

Example 6: Simple: He goes there to buy a pen.
Complex: He goes there so that he can buy a pen.
Compound: He wants to buy a pen and so he goes there.

Rule 12:  Simple: Sub + Verb + Ext. + to + V₁ + Ext.
Complex: Sub + Verb + Ext. + that + S + Verb+ Ext.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: It was much regretted to be her absent.
Complex: It was much regretted that she was absent.
Compound: She was absent and It was much regretted.

Example 2: Simple: I have changed my decision to go to the cinema tonight.
Complex: I have changed my decision that I shall go to the cinema tonight.
Compound: I have changed my decision I shall go to the cinema tonight.

Example 3: Simple: She has a passion to be alone.
Complex: She has a passion that she is alone.
Compound: She has a passion and she is alone.

Rule 13:  Simple: Sub + want/wish/desire/expect/like/advise/urge/persuade

/request/beg/ order + Personal object + to be + Noun/ Adjective.

Complex: Sub + want/wish/desire/expect/like/advise/urge/persuade

/request/beg/ order + that + S + can/ could/ may/ might/ shall/ should/ will/would + be + Noun/Adjective.

Example 1: Simple: Mother wishes me to be an ideal citizen.
Complex: Mother wishes that I should be an ideal citizen.

Example 2: Simple: He expected you to be different than others.
Complex: He expected that you would be different than others.

Rule 14:  Simple: (Different Subject): Both + 1st Sub + and + 2^nd Sub + Verb + Ext.
                               (Different Object): Sub + Verb + both + 1^st Object + and + 2^nd Object.
         Compound: (Different Subject): Not only + 1^st Sub + but also + 2^nd Sub + Verb + Ext.

                              (Different Object): Sub + Verb + not only + 1^st Object + but also + 2^nd Object.

Example 1: Simple: Both Kamal and Jamal went there.
Compound: Not only kamal but also Jamal went there.

Example 2: Simple: He is both a singer and a composer.
Compound: He is not only a singer but also a composer.

Rule 15:  Simple: Besides + V₁ + ing  + Ext, Sub + Verb + Ext.
Complex: When/ As/ Since + Sub + Verb + Ext. , S + Verb+ Ext.
Compound: ● (Different Object): Sub + Verb  + not only + Ext. + but also + Ext.
                     ●  (Different Verb): Sub + not only + Verb  + Ext. + but also + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Besides reading novel, he reads drama.
Complex: When he reads novel, he reads drama.
Compound: He reads not only novel but also drama.

Example 2: Simple: Besides singing well, Shumi danced well.
Complex: When Shumi sang well, she danced well.
Compound: Shumi not only sang well but also danced well.

Example 3: Simple: Besides being poor, they are helpless.
Complex: As they are poor, they are helpless.
Compound: He reads not only novel but also drama.

Example 4: Simple: Besides having money, they have power.
Complex: As they have money, they have power.
Compound: They have not only money but also power.

Example 5: Simple: Besides robbing the passenger, he murdered him.
Complex: When he robbed the passenger, he murdered him.
Compound: He not only robbed the passenger but also murdered him.

Example 6: Simple: Besides giving him money, I gave him good advice.
Complex: When I gave him money, I gave him good advice.
Compound: I gave him not only money but also good advice.

Example 7: Simple: Besides learning from your text book, you can learn from practical life.
Complex: When you learn from your text book, you can learn from practical life.
Compound: You can learn not only from your text book but also from practical life.

Example 8: Simple: Besides the young, the old attended the function.
Complex: When the young attended the function, the old attended the function.
Compound: Not only the young but also the old attended the function.

Rule 16:  Simple: Just after/ Immediately after/ Just at the time of + Subject (Possessive Case)  + V₁ + ing , Sub + Verb + Ext.

Complex:
                  ● As soon as + S + V₂ + O, S + V₂ + O.
                  ● No sooner had + S + V₃ + O + than + S + V₂ + O.
                  ● Scarcely had/ Hardly had + S + V₃ + O + when + S + V₂ + O.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + Sub + Verb + Ext. + at once. / Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + just then + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: Just after seeing Oishi, Shimu began to cry.
Complex: As soon as Shimu saw Oishi, she began to cry.
Compound: Shimu saw Oishi and began to cry at once.

Example 2: Simple: Just at the time of the police’s arriving, the crowd dispersed.
Complex: As soon as the police arrived, the crowd dispersed.
Compound: The police arrived and the crowd dispersed.

Example 3: Simple: Just at the time of coming here, I saw him.
Complex: As soon as I came here, I saw him.
Compound: I came here and just then I saw him.

Example 4: Simple: Just at the time of the thief’s seeing the police, he ran away.
Complex: No sooner had the thief seen the police than he ran away.
Compound: The thief saw the police and he ran away at once.

Example 5: Simple: Just at the time of my reaching the station, the train arrived.
Complex: Scarcely had I reached the station when the train arrived.
Compound: I reached the station and the trained arrived at once.

Example 6: Simple: Just at the time of our reaching the stadium, the game began.
Complex: No sooner had we reached the stadium than the game began.
Compound: We reached the stadium and just then the game began.

Rule 17:  Simple: After + V₁ + ing + Ext ,  S + Verb+ Ext.
Complex: Sub + V₁ + Ext. + after + S + have/ has + V₃ + Ext. / Sub + V₂ + Ext. + after + S + had + V₃ + Ext.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and then + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: After having breakfast, I went to school.
Complex: I went to school after I had taken breakfast.
Compound: I took my breakfast and then I went to school.

Example 2: Simple: After reaching there, I got the bus.
Complex: I got the bus after I had reached there.
Compound: I reached there and then I got the bus.

Example 3: Simple: After completing the registration, he changed his decision.
Complex: He changed his decision after he had completed his registration.
Compound: He completed his registration and then he changed his decision.

Example 4: Simple: After submitting the assignment, he thought of revising it again.
Complex: He thought of revising the assignment again after he had submitted it.
Compound: He submitted the assignment and then he thought of revising it again.

Rule 18:  Simple: Adjective + Noun = Noun Phrase / Noun in Apposition. / Sub + Verb + Noun/ Adjective.
Complex: Principal clause + (Things/Baby/Animals/Matter = What/Which/That) / (Person = who/whom) / (in + place/ at + place / the place of = where) / (the reason of = why) / (the way of = how) + Subordinate adjective clause.
Compound: Sub + Verb + Ext. + and + Sub + Verb + Ext.

Example 1: Simple: He is an honest man.
Complex: He is the man who is honest.
Compound: He is a man and he is honest.

Example 2: Simple: The book written by Humayun Ahmed is very interesting.
Complex: The book which is written by Humayun Ahmed is very interesting.
Compound: The book is very interesting and Humayun Ahmed wrote it.

Example 3: Simple: Health is wealth.
Complex: It is health which is wealth.
Compound: It is health and that is wealth.

Example 4: Simple: I was born in Rajshahi.
Complex: It is Rajshahi where I was born.
Compound: It is Rajshahi and I was born here.

Example 5: Simple: I know his demand.
Complex: I know what he demands.
Compound: He demands and I know it.

Example 6: Simple: I know the reason of his absence.
Complex: I know why he is absent.
Compound: He is absent and I know the reason.

Example 7: Simple: I know the way of his doing the work.
Complex: I know how he did the work.
Compound: He did the work and I know that.

Example 8: Simple: I bought a precious book.
Complex: I bought a book which was precious.
Compound: I bought a book and it was precious.

Let's take a look at some exercises:

1. Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (Complex)
= Scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they could invent television.

2. The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Complex)
= The programmes that are telecast by television are very interesting.

3. If we watch television, we can learn many things. (Simple)
= By watching television we can learn many things.

4. People spend their free times by watching television. (Compound)
= People watch television and spend their free times.

5. Health is wealth. (Complex)
= It is health which is wealth.

6. Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Compound)
= A healthy man is an asset to his family but an unhealthy man is a liability.

7. The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Simple)
= The poor people cannot afford to take a balanced diet.

8. We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex)
= We need flowers so that we can decorate a place.

9. Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound)
= It has sweet scent and beauty and so we love it very much.

10. As the demand for flowers is increasing day by day, we should cultivate flower on commercial basis. (Simple)
= We should cultivate flower on commercial basis due to its increasing demand day by day.

11. He was born at Sagordary on the bank the Kapotakho. (Complex)
= He was born at Sagordary which was on the bank the Kapotakho.

12. When he was a boy, he desired to be an Englishman. (Simple)
= In his boyhood, he desired to be an Englishman.

13. He went to Europe and started composing poems. (Simple)
= Going to Europe, he started composing poems.

14. He was born in Hoogly. (Complex)
= Hoogly is the place where he was born.

15. During his lifetime he spent lavishly to help the poor. (Complex)
= During his lifetime he spent lavishly so that he could help the poor.

16. He was so kind that he could not refuse anyone’s request. (Compound)
= He was so kind and so he could not refuse anyone’s request.

17. One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple)
= One night at time of his saying prayer, a thief broke into his room.

18. He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)
= Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him.

19. My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox’x Bazar. (Complex)
= My friend invited me so that I can pay a visit to Cox’x Bazar.

20. When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Simple)
= At the time of reaching there, my friend received me cordially.

21. Every year a lot a people come to visit it. (Compound)
= Every year a lot of people come here and visit it.

22. The students studying regularly can expect a good result. (Complex)
= The students who study regularly can expect a good result.

23. By repeating this activity they make a poor result. (Complex)
= They make a poor result since they repeat this activity.

24. If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from inferiority complex. (Simple)
= By failing in the examination, a student suffers from inferiority complex.

25. So a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively so that he can do well in the examination. (Simple)
= So a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively to do well in the examination.

26. Seeing Muhsin, the thief cried. (Compound)
= The thief saw Muhsin and cried.

27. By inhaling polluted air, we become sick. (Compound)
= We inhale polluted air and become sick.

28. In order to melt pitch for road construction we make fires. (Complex)
= We make fires so that we can melt pitch for road construction.

29. We burn wood and melt pitch and create more smoke. (Simple)
= By burning wood and melting pitch, we create more smoke.

30. This virtue makes a man really great. (Complex)
= It is this virtue that makes a man really great.

31. The target of a frugal man is to save money for future. (Complex)
= The target of a man who is frugal is to save money for future.

32. Unfortunately, they do not get the due price of their products. (Compound)
= They do not get the due price of their products and it is unfortunate.

33. Men pollute water by throwing waste in it. (Compound)
= Men throw waste in water and pollute it.

34. They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (Compound)
= They had a patriotic zeal and they fought for the country with it.

35. Despite their insolvency, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. (Complex)
= Although they are insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight.

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