Question

Select the option that converts the following compound sentence into a simple one:
They not only looted the factory but also set fire to it.

• A. They not only looted the factory and they also set fire to it.
• B. They looted the factory and set it on fire.
• C. Besides looting the factory, they also set fire to it.
• D. He looted the factory, he set it on fire.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Besides looting the factory, they also set fire to it.

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 is grammatically wrong. Options C id not appropriately justifying the use of not only ... but also. Option D is grammatically wrong. Thus, option C is the correct answer as the comma is used in it.