Transformation of Sentences

Transformation of Sentences

Noun Clause - Complex to Simple

      1.       Complex: I know what his intention is.

       Simple: I know his intention.

      2.       Complex: We believe what he says.

       Simple: We believe his word (or him).

      3.       Complex: He wants that I should go.

       Simple: He wants me to go.

      4.       Complex: That he is honest is known to all.

       Simple: His honesty is known to all.

      5.       Complex: I know where he was born.

       Simple: I know his birth place.

      6.       Complex: It seemed impossible that he could escape.

       Simple: It seemed impossible for him to escape.

       Or, His escape seemed impossible.

       7.       Complex: Tell me where he lives.

        Simple: Tell me his address.

       8.       Complex: I admit that he is a great poet.

        Simple: I admit his greatness as a poet.

       Or; I admit him to be a great poet.