Important Rules: Sentence Transformation | SSC CGL Tier 2 - Study Material, Online Tests, Previous Year PDF Download

Simple Sentence

A simple sentence comprises complete, independent statements devoid of any dependent clauses. Examples include: "Ritika walks in the morning," "The car is parked," and "The employers performed well."

Example: She always tries to get in trouble by hurt her fellow mates
(a) hurting her
(b) her hurt
(c) hurting
(d) hurts
Ans: (a)
With the context of the question, the correct answer is A. as hurting her is past continuous tense.

Compound Sentence

A Compound Sentence consists of two independent clauses. Each clause stands alone as a complete sentence. Conjunctions like "for," "and," "nor," "but," "or," "yet," and "so" are used to create Compound Sentences by connecting these independent clauses.

Example: A girl and boy are not to be told what they are doing and whatnot.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) might
(d) could
(e) No need for improvement needed.
Ans: (a)
The correct answer is A. is the Conjunction here’

Complex Sentence

A Complex Sentence is characterized by the presence of one independent clause along with at least one dependent clause. These sentences often feature one or more dependent clauses, which are identified with the aid of subordinating conjunctions.

Example: Her admission was delayed because she went to Paris this summer.
(a) is delaying
(b) is delayed
(c) was delay
(d) would be delayed
Ans: (b)
Correct Sentence is Here admission is delayed because she went to Paris this summer.

Compound-Complex Sentence

A Compound-Complex Sentence comprises multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The identification of dependent clauses in Compound-Complex Sentences is often aided by the use of subordinating conjunctions.

Example: When I grow up, I want to be a ballerina, and my mom is proud of me.
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence:
(a) When I grow up
(b) and my mom is proud of me.
(c) I want to be a ballerina
(d) Both A and C
Ans: (a)
Here the dependent clause is ‘when I grow up’ because first it has a subordinate conjunction and secondly, it gives an additional information about the girl’s dream when she grows up.

Other Types of Sentences – Rules for Sentence Formation

Interrogative Sentences: These sentences inquire and seek information. Their grammatical structure indicates a question and they typically conclude with a question mark (?).

• For instance: What happened to Ram? / Are you okay?

Imperative Sentences: These sentences issue instructions, commands, or directives. The conclusion of an imperative sentence may feature either a full stop or an exclamation mark, depending on the tone.

• For example: Bring me a glass of water. / Give me a pen and a piece of paper.

Assertive/Declarative Sentences: These sentences affirm a fact or convey a statement.

• For instance: The sun rises from the east and sets in the west.

Exclamatory Sentences: These sentences express emotions such as fear, happiness, sorrow, excitement, or shock. They conclude with an exclamation mark (!).

• For example: Alas! I forgot my keys.