Question

Transform the following complex sentence with a noun clause into a simple sentence:
It is a pity that we have to move house. [Advanced]

• A. It is a pity that we must have a house move.
• B. Our having to move house is a pity.
• C. It is a pity that we are moving house.
• D. Moving house is a pity.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Our having to move house is a pity.

A complex sentence can be converted into a simple sentence. The complex sentence can be a noun clause, adjective clause or adverb clause.

In the given sentence, the noun clause 'It is a pity that' can be converted into the noun clause 'Our having to move house is a pity'.

Thus, option B is the correct answer. Rest of the options are not logically correct.