Question

Convert the following two simple sentences into a single simple sentence:
He was tired of the game. He lay down to rest.

• A. He was tired of the game and lay down to rest.
• B. As he was tired of the game, he lay down to rest.
• C. After he was tired of the game, he lay down to rest.
• D. Being tired of the game, he lay down to rest.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Being tired of the game, he lay down to rest.

Two simple sentences can be converted into a single sentence by using infinitives or a noun or a present or past participle. The given sentence is an example of making a simple sentence by using a past or present participle.

'Being' is the present partciple of verb 'be'. The sentence is given in present tense. Options A, B and C do not fall in the category of infinitives or a noun.

Thus, option D is the correct answer.