Question

Convert the following compound sentence into a simple one:
The hailstorm stopped and we continued our road trip.

• A. The hailstorm stopped but we continued our road trip.
• B. The hailstorm having stopped, we continued our road trip.
• C. We continued our road trip in spite of the hailstorm.
• D. The hailstorm stopped so we continued our road trip.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The hailstorm having stopped, we continued our road trip.

Compound sentence joins two or more independent clauses with a coordinator such as for, an, or, but or a semi-colon. The given sentence is an example of a compound sentence which can be converted into one simple sentence.

Options A, C, and D are not simple sentences. Option B is correct as 'comma' is rightly used to join two sentences.