Choose the option that correctly transforms the given complex sentence into a simple sentence without changing its meaning. When the researcher realised that the data were inconsistent, she revised the analytical framework.
On realising the inconsistency of the data, the researcher revised the analytical framework.
A simple sentence has only one finite verb. The given sentence has two subordinate clauses (“When the researcher realised…”, “that the data were inconsistent”) and the main clause.
The time clause “When … realised” is reduced to the phrase “On realising”, and the noun clause “that the data were inconsistent” to the noun phrase “the inconsistency of the data”. Only one finite verb, revised, remains, and the meaning of ‘as soon as she realised’ is kept.
The versions with as and because are still complex sentences and also drop the idea of realising; “while realising” changes the meaning to two simultaneous actions.
Hence, the answer is On realising the inconsistency of the data, the researcher revised the analytical framework..
In the following question, a complex sentence is given. Choose the option that best transforms it into a simple sentence without altering its meaning, logical emphasis, or syntactic correctness.
Though the theoretical framework appeared robust, anomalies in empirical observations necessitated a reassessment of the underlying assumptions and methodological approach.
A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Sunita’s sister had ribbons on her hair.
A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
She has an ability for Mathematics.
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I was impressed of it.
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Only high officials have access with the President.
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No other snake is as poisonous as this one.