WBCS.LIVE practice question

Convert the given sentence into a simple sentence: Pancakes are delicious but not without syrup.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Pancakes are delicious when served with syrup.
  2. Pancakes are delicious only with syrup.
  3. If served with syrup, pancakes are delicious.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pancakes are delicious only with syrup.

Explanation: Rule: A compound sentence (with but, and, or) can be turned into a simple sentence by replacing the second clause with a phrase or modifier that expresses the same meaning. ▪️Original: Pancakes are delicious but not without syrup → Compound structure. ▪️To make it simple, the second part (not without syrup) is reduced into a phrase → only with syrup. ▪️Hence: Pancakes are delicious only with syrup. ✅