WBCS.LIVE practice question

Transform the simple sentence into a compound sentence: In spite of his wealth, he is unhappy.

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

Answer options

  1. Although he is wealthy, he is unhappy.
  2. Because he is wealthy, he is unhappy.
  3. He is wealthy and he is unhappy.
  4. He is wealthy, but he is unhappy.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: He is wealthy, but he is unhappy.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. He is wealthy, but he is unhappy. šŸ“š Explanation: To make a compound sentence, we use coordinating conjunctions like 'but' to join two independent clauses. Both parts of the sentence must be able to stand alone. This transformation preserves the contrast between his wealth and his sadness. It is a standard way to combine two opposing facts.