Question

Combine the following sentences into a complex sentences with a subordinate adverb clause:
Strike the iron, it is hot.
A) The iron which is hot should be struck.
B) Strike the iron white it is hot.
C) Strike the hot iron.
D) The iron being hot, strike it.

Answer 1

Hint: The two fundamental structural parts of any complete sentence are the subject and predicate. There are also additional elements inside the subject or predicate that add meaning or information. The direct object, indirect object, and subject complement are among these components.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options:
Option A - The iron which is hot should be struck: A subordinate adjective clause has been used to link the sentences. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B - Strike the iron white it is hot : One main clause and any number of subordinate clauses make up a Complex Sentence. In a complex sentence, an Adverb Clause is a subordinate clause that performs the function of an adverb. The verb 'strike' in the principal clause is modified by the subordinate clause while it is hot. When we should strike the iron is answered by the subordinate clause. Although it is hot is now a subordinate adverb clause since it acts as an adverb. Hence, this option is correct.
Option C - Strike the hot iron : The sentences were combined to form a simple sentence. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D - The iron being hot, strikes it : The sentence is a simple sentence. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, Option B. Strike the iron white it is hot is the correct answer since the sentence is into a complex sentence with a subordinate adverb clause.

Note: Compound sentences combine at least two separate clauses that are joined together with a coordinating conjunction, whereas simple sentences consist of one clause with a subject and a verb. FANBOYS is a helpful acronym for students to recall these coordinating conjunctions.