Question

Convert the given compound sentence to simple sentence:
The rain stopped and we continued our journey.
A. We continued our journey because the rain stopped.
B. No change
C. The rain having stopped we continued our journey.
D. We continued our journey since the rain had stopped.

Answer 1

Hint:A compound sentence always has at least two clauses, and each clause in a compound sentence should always be independent. It always has at least two subject-verb combinations and the two clauses should be in such a way that when they are not joined they still have a meaning.

Complete answer:
There are three ways a sentence can be written-
1) Simple sentence- A simple sentence is made using just one clause. The clause is made up of a subject, verb in such a way that it independently is a meaningful sentence.
2) Compound Sentence- A compound sentence is made up of two or more main clauses which are joined using a coordinating conjunction. The coordinating junctions are- for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
3) Complex Sentence - A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and one or more clauses dependent on the independent clause. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence as its a meaningful after it is connected with the independent clause. Therefore, subordinating conjunctions are used before a dependent clause. Some of the most common subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as ,before,while, wherever, whereas,unless, until,though, when, since, even though,if, since, because.
hence, the correct option is C.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:Here are some facts about compound sentences-
Questions can be categorized as compound sentences as long as they meet the essential criteria.
Compound sentences sometimes include just a few words.
Compound sentences often include more than just a few words.
Compound sentences sometimes include more than two independent clauses.
The basic clause combination for a compound sentence is 2+0.
A compound sentence always has at least one coordinator.
A compound sentence never includes a dependent clause.