Transform the following complex sentences into simple & compound.

1. A friend who is true stands by his friend in time of need.

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2. A man who is drowning catches at a straw.

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3. A tiger that is wounded is very fierce.

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4. After he had finished the work, he took rest.
5. All the women who were present there wept to hear the news.

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6. Allah will bless you if you help the poor.

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7. Although they were poor, they had a happy conjugal life.

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8. As soon as he got the news, he sent me a message.
9. As soon as he sat by the fire with me, he told me of their two days together.

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10. As soon as he went there, he received the news.
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11. As soon as the albatross fell from his neck, he fell into a deep sleep.
12. Bangladesh needs administrators who are honest.
13. Everybody knows that man is mortal.
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14. Farmers manure their lands so that they can grow good crops.
15. For myself I chose the mutton chop which was the cheapest dish on the menu.
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16. He acted as a wise man does.

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17. He called the man who was walking along the street.
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18. He called you for an explanation because you were irregular.

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19. He cannot buy things which are expensive.

20. He confessed that he was guilty.
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21. He confessed the crime he had committed.

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22. He could not continue his study because he was poor.

23. He declared that he was innocent.
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24. He disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging.

25. He drove so fast that the police could not catch him.
26. He had arrived at home when we left for Dhaka.
27. He has no friend that can help him.
28. He is so weak that he cannot move.
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29. He is so weak that he cannot speak a single word.

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30. He learns English so that he can get a good job.

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31. He liked what I suggested.

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32. He read more so that he could make a good result.
33. He speaks so fast that he cannot be understood.

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34. He was glad when he heard the news.

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35. He was so short that he could not touch the roof.

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36. He was the only man that was alive.
37. He woke up when it was raining.

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38. He worked hard so that he could pass the examination.
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39. His looks proclaim that he is innocent.
40. I admit that he is a great poet.
41. I am sure it's a mistake.
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42. I am sure that he has done the work.

43. I am sure that he will succeed.
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44. I am sure that I will pass the examination with credit.

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45. I am sure that it’s a mistake.

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46. I am the last man who will go there.

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47. I asked him some questions which he could not answer.

48. I bought some interesting novels which I presented to my sister.
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49. I could not recognize the boy who stole my watch.

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50. I did not know the reason why you complained to the principal against me.
51. I did not know why it disturbed me.
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52. I do not know what his name is.

53. I had no money in my pocket because I paid the bill.
54. I have informed him that he has succeeded.
55. I have no money that I can spare.
56. I heard what he said.
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57. I knew that they were horribly expensive.

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58. I knew what they cost.

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59. I know the man who was driving the car.

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60. I know what his intention is.
61. I left for home as soon as I heard the news.

tsA qu
62. I saw a bird which was flying.

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63. I shall pay now for what you have done.

ha Ha
64. I told him that he should be brief.
65. I was admitted to school when I was five.

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66. I was saved because/Since/Since/As I had shown a true love for all living things.
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67. I was there when it was autumn.
68. If we must not develop the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot
command others respect.
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69. If we read books, we can enrich our minds

70. If you attend the college regularly, you will get better education.
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71. If you do not carry out my order, I shall punish you.

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72. If you do not do as I suggest you, you will suffer.

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73. If you do not do, you will die.

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74. If you do not drive carefully, there may be accident.

75. If you do not hold your tongue, I will turn you out from the class room.
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76. If you do not obey me, you will be punished.

77. If you do not walk fast, you cannot get the train.
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78. If you do not walk fast, you will miss the train.
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79. If you do not waste, you will not be in want.

80. If you do not write much, you cannot write well.
81. If you do, you will die.
82. If you drink milk, you will get vitamin.
83. If you eat a balanced diet, you can remain safe.
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84. If you follow my example, you will feel better.

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85. If you had not helped me, I would have been ruined.

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86. If you read more, you will know more.
87. If you spare the rod, you will spoil the child.

pp e A
88. If you speak the truth. I will let you go.
89. If you take exercise regularly, you can be healthy.

tsA qu
90. In spite of many failures, he hopes to succeed.

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ha Ha
91. It is a fact that he is honest.
92. It is likely that the principal will punish him.
93. It is natural that a mother loves her children.

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94. It is not known when he will arrive.
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95. It is probable that he will come.
96. It is said that Alice is a good doctor.
97. It is true that agriculture is the backbone of our country.
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98. It is true that man is mortal.

99. It is well known that smoking causes cancer.
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100. It was reported that he lost the book.

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101. It was twenty years ago when I was living in Dhaka.

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102. It was unexpected that I met him in the college.

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103. It’s never so late that it cannot be mended.

104. John admitted that he was guilty.
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105. Lord knew what they cost.

106. Mecca is the place where the holy prophet was born.
lle

107. No sooner did the soldier of the tenth legion leap into the water than
the ship touched the shore.
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108. Only the boys who work hard shine in life.

109. People expect that political leaders should be honest.
110. People live in houses so that they can remain safe.
111. She was so poor that she could not educate her children.
112. Since/As a student needs to study a lot, he should have a room of his own.
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113. Since/As he bought the costly house, he ran into debt.

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114. Since/As he felt a great love for them, he blessed them from his heart.

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115. Since/As he got scholarship, everyone spoke high of him.

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116. Since/As he had vast knowledge, he was made chairman.
117. Since/As he is proud of his learning; he does not do any manual labour.

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118. Since/As he saw the tiger, he ran away in fear.
119. Since/As he spoke very fast, we could not follow him.

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ha Ha
120. Since/As he was absent, I did not discuss the matter with his parents.
121. Since/As he was sharp, he made a good result.

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122. Since/As I cannot afford to buy many books, I usually study in the library.
123. Since/As I was well into my work, I was not inclined to conversation.
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124. Since/As my ankles were weak, I was slow in learning to walk.
125. Since/As our teachers love us, we respect them.
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126. Since/As soon as the rain stopped, we started for the college.
127. Since/As the boy spoke the truth, he was rewarded.
128. Since/As the boy worked hard, he shone in life.
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129. Since/As the criminal was repentant, he was pardoned.

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130. Since/As the girl wanted to get the best prize, she worked hard.
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131. Since/As the man lost all his teeth, he cannot eat solid food.
132. Since/As the old man killed the albatross, he was punished.
133. Since/As the old man was weak, he could not go to the court.
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134. Since/As the shirt is costly, I cannot buy it.

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135. Since/As the sky was overcast with clouds, the flight was cancelled.
136. Since/As the water was salty, the sailors could not drink it.
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137. Since/As the workers were encouraged by the owner, they went on working.
138. Since/As the writer was poor, he could not visit Sheraton earlier.
139. Since/As their throats were very dry, they could not speak.
140. Since/As they gave it food and water, it became very tame.
141. Since/As they gave the bird food and water, it became very tame.
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142. Students who desire to go abroad are to complete IELTS.

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143. Taimur was so hungry that he did not wait.

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144. Tell me what the truth is.

pp e A
145. That he is honest is known to all.
146. The accident took place when it was evening.

tsA qu
147. The albatross which is a big sea bird brings good luck to the sailors.
148. The answer that he gave was not true.

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ha Ha
149. The authoress went to Dhaka when it was autumn.
150. The boy confessed that he was guilty.

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151. The boy was pleased that he had won the prize.
152. The boy was so foolish that he could not understand a simple matter.
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153. The boy who is dishonest suffers in life.
154. The boy who is industrious can shine in life.
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155. The boy who is walking on the street was hit by a bus.
156. The boy who works hard can shine in life.
157. The cars which are made in Japan run well.
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158. The committee considered that he was the fittest candidate.

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159. The cows which are healthy give us much milk.

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160. The crime the officer made cannot be overlooked.

161. The cuckoo sings when it is spring.
162. The doctor is hopeful that the patient will recover.
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163. The farmers are so poor that they cannot meet their both ends together.
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164. The fog dispersed after the sun had risen.

165. The girls were delighted when they saw the fine flowers.
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166. The gracious work that he did drew my attention.

167. The house that broke down caused heavy damage to its owner.
168. The house which I live in at present is comfortable.
169. The lady wrote letters to the writer so that she might have lunch from him.
170. The opinion that you have about me is not true.
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171. The problem was so difficult that it could not be solved.

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172. The students had to vacate the halls because there was a serious

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violence in the campus.
173. The town having been enclosed by a strong wall; the enemy was unable

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to capture it.
174. The water was so salty that we could not drink it.

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175. The woman who is reported is a spy.

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ha Ha
176. The writer lived in a cabin which belonged to the orphanage.
177. Their throats were so dry that they could not speak.

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178. There I met a man who was very clever.
179. There I saw a girl who was beautiful.
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180. There is no doubt that he is an honest man.
181. There is no doubt that smoking causes cancer.
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182. There were many students who all shouted.

183. There were two people who were on board.
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184. They agreed to the proposal I made.

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185. They agreed to what I proposed.

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186. They are so nice that they cannot be used just at present.
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187. They bought a house that was costly.

188. They did not attend the meeting because they feared of violence.
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189. They saw a ship that was coming to them.

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190. They saw the drunken porter who was lying on the floor.
191. They soon forget the sufferings they had on the journey.
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192. They worked till the sun set.

193. This is my friend whose name is Shruti.
194. Those who study seriously can do well in the exam.
195. Though Bangladesh has a large population, it cannot be called an over
populated country.
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196. Though for seven days he tried to pray, he could not break the sailors' curse.

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197. Though he behaved rough, he was pardoned.

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198. Though he did his best, he could not come out successful.

pp e A
199. Though he had willingness, he could not eat ice cream.
200. Though he has much money, he leads a very simple life.

tsA qu
201. Though he is about eighty, he moves freely.

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202. Though he is rich, he has no peace of mind.

ha Ha
203. Though he left the country, the reason was mysterious.
204. Though he was learned, he did not get a good job.

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205. Though he worked hard, he failed.
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206. Though I burned with questions, I could not ask.
207. Though it disturbed me, I did not know the reason.
208. Though it exists, it is difficult to explain.
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209. Though she had beauty, she was not proud at all.
210. Though the boy has many brothers and sisters, he seems to be lonely.
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211. Though the doctor did his best for the patient, he could not save him.
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212. Though the sun set, the boys had not finished the game.
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213. Though the watch was grand, Latif looked at it on the sly.
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214. Though there was water everywhere around them, they had not a drop to drink.
215. Though they played well, they could not win the game.
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216. Unless you speak the truth, I shall fire you.

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217. Villagers who use firewood as fuel are destroying country's forest.
218. We eat so that we may live.
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219. We hope that all the boys should pass the examination.
220. We know where Nazrul Islam was born.
221. We reached home after the sun had set.
222. What he advised did not prove successful.
223. When a teacher is absent, students generally make a noise.
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224. When he came in the darkness, he knocked at the door.

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225. When he found me, he acted crazy.

na
226. When he woke up, it was raining.

pp e A
227. When I paid the bill, I had no money in my pocket.
228. When I took a cabin, I asked for a man to chop wood.

tsA qu
229. When I was eating, the phone rang.

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230. When it is spring, flowers bloom in plenty.

ha Ha
231. When it was daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping.
232. When it was dead of night, he woke up.

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233. When it was morning, it was raining heavily.
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234. When my mutton chop arrived, she took me to task.
235. When Rehana saw it, she knew that it must be for her husband.
236. When she jumped into a cab, she cried gaily.
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237. When the boys saw the snake, they killed it.
238. When the dog lay close to him, it found a comfort there.
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239. When the door opened, he steeped in.

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240. When the girl stood by the window, she looked out.
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241. When the lunch was over, the lady went away.
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242. When the man saw the tiger, he went away.

243. When the sailors saw the ship, they cried in joy.
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244. When the ship came nearer, they saw it had no crew.
lle

245. When the sun was shining hot, they stopped playing.
246. When they were challenged, they ran away.
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247. When we were waiting for coffee, the head waiter brought a basket full of peaches.
248. Wherever you go, I shall follow you.
249. Women who have no work pass their time watching television.
250. You came here when you were only four.
251. You will fall ill unless you take regular exercise.
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