Direction: In this section two sentences are given and you are required to find the correct sentence which combines both the sentences. Choose the correct response 1), 2), 3) or 4) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following is the correct statement of the combination of the two sentences given below using 'whereas'? Kavya is interested in reading books. Her sister shows interest in outdoor games.
Kavya is interested in reading books whereas her sister's interest is outdoor games.
Combining Sentences with 'Whereas': Understanding Contrast
The question asks us to combine two sentences using the conjunction 'whereas'. The word 'whereas' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with the previous statement or shows the difference between two things or people.
The two original sentences are:
- Kavya is interested in reading books.
- Her sister shows interest in outdoor games.
We need to find the combined sentence that correctly and clearly expresses the contrast between Kavya's interest and her sister's interest using 'whereas'.
Analyzing the Options
Let's look at each option provided:
- Kavya is interested in reading books whereas her sister's interest is outdoor games.
This sentence places Kavya's interest in reading books against her sister's interest in outdoor games. Both parts of the sentence clearly state what each person is interested in, and 'whereas' effectively highlights the difference between these two interests. The grammatical structure is correct.
- Kavya is interested in reading books whereas her sister is not interested in it.
This option incorrectly interprets the second original sentence. The second sentence says Kavya's sister is interested in outdoor games, not that she is not interested in reading books ('it' likely refers to reading books). This changes the meaning of the original statements.
- Kavya is interested is reading whereas her sister's interest is outdoor games.
This sentence contains a grammatical error: "interested is reading". The correct phrasing should be "interested in reading".
- Kavya is interested in reading books whereas her sister's interest is to play outside.
This option contrasts Kavya's interest (reading books) with her sister's interest described as "to play outside". While playing outside is related to outdoor games, the original sentence specifically mentions "outdoor games". Option 1 uses "outdoor games", which is a more direct and precise phrase reflecting the original statement and providing a balanced contrast with "reading books".
Determining the Correct Combination
Comparing the options, option 1 is the only one that correctly uses 'whereas' to contrast the two given interests while maintaining grammatical correctness and accurately reflecting the meaning of the original sentences. It contrasts Kavya's specific interest (reading books) with her sister's specific interest (outdoor games) effectively.
Therefore, the correct statement combining the two sentences using 'whereas' is:
Kavya is interested in reading books whereas her sister's interest is outdoor games.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Conjunctions | Words used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. | and, but, or, because, whereas |
| 'Whereas' | A conjunction used to show a contrast or comparison between two facts or ideas. | He likes tea, whereas she prefers coffee. |
| Combining Sentences | Joining two or more simple sentences to form a compound or complex sentence, often using conjunctions to show the relationship between the ideas. | Simple: I like apples. Simple: She likes oranges. Combined: I like apples, whereas she likes oranges. |
Additional Information: Using 'Whereas' Effectively
'Whereas' is particularly useful when you want to emphasize the difference or contrast between two related but distinct ideas or situations. It often connects two complete clauses. When using 'whereas', ensure that the two clauses you are joining present a clear contrast or comparison.
Consider the structure:
Clause 1, whereas Clause 2.
Both Clause 1 and Clause 2 should be independent clauses (meaning they could stand alone as sentences).
- Example: Some people enjoy hot weather, whereas others prefer the cold.
- Example: The old system was complicated, whereas the new one is very simple.
In our question, "Kavya is interested in reading books" is Clause 1, and "her sister's interest is outdoor games" is Clause 2. Both are independent clauses, and 'whereas' correctly shows the contrast in their interests.
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