The Definitions of a Simple Sentence and a Compound Sentence
A simple sentence is a sentence that has one subject, one predicate, and, if there is any, one or two objects.Then, a compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses; that has two or more subjects, predicates, and objects if there are any; and that has the conjunction of 'and', 'but' or the synonym of 'but' ('however', 'nevertheless', 'whereas', or 'yet'), 'both ... and', 'neither ... nor', 'not only ... but also' or 'not only ... but ... as well', 'or', or 'either ...or'.
Sentence Transformation: from a Simple Sentence to a Compound Sentence
- John must work very hard to make up for the lost time. (simple sentence) -> John must work very hard and make up for the lost time. (compound sentence)
- Beside robbing the poor child, he also murdered him. (simple sentence) -> He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered him. (compound sentence)
- In addition to pecuniary assistance, he gave them much valuable advice. (simple sentence) -> He gave them not only pecuniary assistance but valuable advice as well. (compound sentence)
- Notwithstanding his hard work, he did not succeed. (simple sentence) -> He worked, yet did not succeed. (compound sentence)
- In spite of his popularity, he cannot be called a great writer. (simple sentence) -> He is popular, yet he cannot be called a great writer. (compound sentence)
- In the event of his being late, he will be punished. (simple sentence) -> He is late, or he he will be punished. (compound sentence)
- In the event of some passing ship having not saved him, he must have been drowned. (simple sentence) -> Either some passing ship have not saved him or he must have been drowned. (compound sentence)
- Besides not returning the goods, he did not pay the bill. (simple sentence) -> He neither returned the goods nor paid the bill. (compound sentence)