Definition-
Joining or Synthesis of Sentences is a process that connects or joins two or more sentences into one new sentence which can be a simple sentence or a compound sentence or a complex sentence.
A . Joining to Simple Sentence –
1 . By using Present Participle ( verb + ing ) –
He started a business . It is a growing business.
Joining – He started a growing business.
I returned home earlier . I found my brother was still sleeping.
Joining – Returning home earlier , I found my brother was still sleeping.
2 . By using Past Participle –
He has finished the job . The job was tough.
Joining – He has finished the tough job .
The match is drawn . It was important.
Joining – The important match is drawn .
3 . By using Adjective or Participle Adjective –
I know the boy . He is brilliant.
Joining – I know the brilliant boy .
I have a partner . He is very relaxed .
Joining – I have a very relaxed partner .
He has a shop . It is a running shop .
Joining – He has a running shop .
4 . By using Adverb or Adverbial Phrase –
He is doing his job . He is doing it silently .
Joining – He is doing his job silently .
They went for a walk . It was morning .
Joining– They went for a walk in the morning .
She performed in the stage. She performed with great skill.
Joining – She performed with great skill in the stage .
5 . By using Noun or Appositive Phrase – Rabindranath Tagore was a famous poet. He is also very famous for his lyrics.
Joining – Rabindranath Tagore, a famous poet, is also very famous for his lyrics .
Bela is my childhood friend. She is a fantastic dancer .
Joining – Bela, my childhood friend, is a fantastic dancer .
6 . By using Absolute Phrase – We will win the match. Situation is in favour.
Joining – Situation favouring, we will win the match.
We were practicing for the match . We gave our all efforts .
Joining – We, preparing for the match, gave our all efforts.
7 . By using infinitive ( to + verb ) –
My father is active . He wants to start another business .
Joining – My father is active to start another business.
The boy is brilliant enough . He will achieve the success.
Joining – The boy is brilliant enough to achieve the success.
8 . By using a Preposition with Noun or Gerund –
My boss is busy . He still attend the ceremony.
Joining – Inspite of his busyness, my boss still attend the meeting.
He edits proof . He earns his living by this .
Joining – He earns his living by editing proof .
9. By using ‘ too ‘ or ‘ so ‘ –
He is very weak . He can’t walk .
Joining – He is too weak to walk .
We are so excited. We are excited about the tour.
Joining – We are so excited about the tour.
B . Joining to Compound Sentence – Two or more independent clauses are joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolon in compound sentences.
1 . By Coordinating Conjunctions – These are – and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so . Together they called – FANBOYS – F- for, A- and, N- nor, B- but, O- or, Y- yet, S- So .And neither, either are also included in this list .
i. By using ‘ and ‘ –
He is brilliant. He is clever.
Joining – He is brilliant and clever . ( In this case the subject is same in both the sentences )
Taj Mahal is in Agra . Victoria Memorial is in Kolkata.
Joining – Taj Mahal is in Agra, and Victoria Memorial is in Kolkata . ( Here both sentences have equal value )
ii . By using ‘ but ‘ –
He is poor . He is honest .
Joining – He is poor but honest .
Suja runs fast . Mimo runs faster.
Joining – Susa runs fast , but Mimo runs faster .
iii. By using ‘ or ‘ – It is used to indicate alternative options .
You can go there. I can go in place of you .
Joining – You or I can go there.
Either you or I can go there.
iv. By using ‘ nor ‘ – It is used to indicate something negative or not going to happen.
Suja will not go there. Rimo will also not go there.
Joining – Neither Suja nor Rimo will go there.
v. By using ‘ for ‘ – It is used when the second clause is the reason for the first clause in a sentence.
Example – They tried hard . It was a qualifying round .
Joining – They tried hard, for it was a qualifying round .
vi . By using ‘ yet ‘ – to indicate something like but , but nevertheless, but in spite of.
He is brilliant. He is lazy .
Joining – He is brilliant, yet lazy .
vii. By using ‘ so ‘ – It is to indicate the reason or something like therefore . We use it generally when the first clause is the reason for the second clause in a sentence.
Example – He was busy . He was unable to attend the call.
Joining – He was busy, so he was unable to attend the call .
2. By using Semicolon – He was brilliant. He achieved his target .
Joining – He was brilliant ; he achieved his target.
They performed superbly. They gave us entertainment.
Joining – They performed superbly; they gave us entertainment.
3 . By using Conjunctive Adverbs – We can join Independent Clauses with Conjunctive Adverbs like– moreover, however, at least , in fact , indeed, therefore , Accordingly, instead, also, likewise, otherwise, nevertheless, nonetheless, then, thus, consequently, finally,next, first, similarly,still, furthermore, hence , all in all, as a result, on contrary, in addition, as an illustration, on the other hand, in any event, on the whole, for example, for instance, for the purpose, that is, to illustrate, in general.
Examples – The bus service is good. The bus service is pocket friendly.
Joining – The bus service is good ; moreover, it’s pocket friendly.
The team wants him . He doesn’t want to join the team .
Joining – The team wants him ; however, he doesn’t want to join the team .
He is busy . He will not attend the call. Joining – He is busy ; therefore, he will not attend the call.
He may not give you money. He can give you good advice .
Joining – He may not give you money ; at least, he can give you good advice .
He is effective. He is effective in completing the project.
Joining – He is effective; indeed , in completing the project .
The ceremony was so entertaining. I will never forget it .
Joining – The ceremony was so entertaining; infact , I will never forget it.
He is weak. He can’t attend the class.
Joining – He is weak ; as a result , he can’t attend the class .
You have to be quick . You can miss the flight .
Joining – You have to be quick ; otherwise , you can miss the flight.
You have to be quick otherwise you can miss the flight.
Suja is brilliant. Mimo is hard working. Joining – Susa is brilliant whereas Mimo is hard working.
C. Joining into Complex Sentence –
1 . By using Noun Clause –
He is an engineer. It is known to us. Joining – It is known to us that he is an engineer.
You teacher has suggested this . You must practice this.
Joining – You must practice what your teacher has suggested.
2 . By using Adjective Clause –
i . Connected by the Relative Pronouns – who, which , whose , that
He completed a project . It was important .
Joining – He completed a project which was important .
I visited the place . It is so beautiful.
Joining – I visited the place which is so beautiful.
I know the man . He is perfect .
Joining – I know the man who is perfect .
They have a driver. His name is Jumbo .
Joining – They have a driver whose name is Jumbo.
This is a famous temple . It was constructed by an Architecture.
Joining – This is a famous temple that was constructed by an Architecture.
ii . Connected by Relative Adverbs – where, when , why
This is the house . They lived here .
Joining – This is the house where they lived .
He lifted the trophy . It was a historic moment .
Joining – It was a historic moment when he lifted the trophy.
He denied to perform. Can you describe the cause ?
Joining – Can you describe the cause why he denied to perform?
3 . By using Adverb Clause – connected by Subordinating Conjunctions like as, till, since where, when, if, though, unless, whether, whereas, because , etc .
i. Indicating Place – where , wherever
ii. Indicating Time – when , whenever, since, while, after, before, as soon as, till, until, as long as
iii . Indicating reason – because , since , as
iv. Indicating result – so ….. that
v. Indicating purpose – in order that, so that
vi. Indicating manner – as , so far as
vii. Indicating comparison – so – as, as – as , than , so
viii. Indicating contrast – though, although , even if
ix. Indicating condition – if, in case , unless
Examples –
i . He visited many places. He was greeted heartily everywhere.
Joining – He was greeted heartily wherever he visited .
ii. Submit the paper. We will grant the loan.
Joining – We will grant the loan whenever you submit the paper .
As soon as you submit the paper, we will grant the loan .
iii. He is waiting for the interview. He has been waiting since afternoon. Joining – He has been waiting for the interview since afternoon.
iv. He is ill . He can’t attend the meeting. Joining – He can’t attend the meeting because he is ill .
v. She is very busy . She can’t attend the call.
Joining – She is so busy that she can’t attend the call .
vi. They prepared well . They wanted to get the trophy.
Joining – They prepared well so that they might get the trophy .
vii. Their teacher whistled. They all started to dance .
Joining – They all started to dance as their teacher whistled .
viii. He is clever . His brother is equally clever.
Joining – His brother is as clever as him .
ix .He is young . He is wise .
Joining – Although he is young , he is wise.
x . Meet your teacher . You will find a way .
Joining – If you meet your teacher, you will find a way.
4 . Joining to Compound – Complex Sentence –
He is a clever student . He is intelligent. He can achieve the highest grade .
Joining – He is a clever and intelligent student who can achieve the highest grade .
Joining more than two sentences – Examples –
The place is nice . The place is silent . I visited the place .
Joining – I visited the place which is nice and silent.
I know the student. He is sensational. He jumped so long . He grabbed the first prize in long jump.
Joining – I know the sensational boy who jumped so long to grab the first prize in long jump.
I know the sensational boy who jumped so long and grabbed the first prize in long jump.
