Rewrite the essay by making the sentences more cohesive.

Step 1: Identify independent clauses in the text.

Step 2: Connect the sentences using subordinators (to form complex sentences) or coordinators (to
form compound sentences).

Should Students Have Homework?

Homework is a common part of school life. Teachers assign homework to help students learn. Many
people believe homework is necessary. Others think homework is stressful. This debate continues in many
schools.

Homework helps students practice lessons. It reinforces what they learn in class. It improves
understanding of subjects. Homework teaches responsibility. Students learn time management skills. They
complete tasks on their own. This prepares them for future jobs. Homework also helps parents get
involved. Parents see what their children are learning. They help students when needed.

Homework improves study habits. It encourages self-discipline. Students develop problem-solving skills.
Homework can help students get better grades. It prepares them for tests. Homework helps students stay
focused on education. Schools want students to succeed. Teachers give homework for this reason.

Homework has negative effects. It increases stress in students. Many students feel overwhelmed. They
spend hours on assignments. This reduces time for other activities. Students need time to relax. They need
time to play. They need time with family. Too much homework takes away free time. It affects mental
health. Students lose sleep due to homework. This makes them tired in class.

Homework can cause frustration. Some students struggle with difficult assignments. They do not get help
at home. This makes learning harder. Not all students have a good study environment. Some students lack
proper resources. They do not have quiet spaces. This makes homework difficult.

Many experts suggest reducing homework. They believe learning should happen in school. They say
students need a balanced life. Schools should rethink their homework policies. A better system is
necessary. Learning should be enjoyable. Students should not feel overwhelmed. Education should be
engaging and effective.

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Speaking Exercise:
Task: Students plan a holiday trip in Groups and describe it using different sentence structures.
Instruction:

●​ Simple Sentences: Describe places (e.g., "The beach is beautiful.")

●​ Compound Sentences: Combine ideas (e.g., "We will visit the beach, and we will explore the
mountains.")
●​ Complex Sentences: Give reasons (e.g., "We will visit the beach because the weather is nice.")

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Transformation Exercise:

1.​ She finished her work, and then she went home. (Make it complex)
2.​ In spite of the heavy rain, they played the match. (Make it compound)
3.​ Since she was honest, she got the job. (Make it simple)
4.​ He is rich, yet he is not happy. (Make it complex)
5.​ Without hard work, success is impossible. (Make it complex)
6.​ They were late because they missed the train. (Make it simple)
7.​ He worked hard, but he failed the test. (Make it complex)
8.​ The sun set, and the sky turned orange. (Make it simple)
9.​ She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. (Make it simple)
10.​ If you do not water the plant, it will die. (Make it compound)
11.​ He confessed that he had stolen the money. (Make it simple)
12.​ She was sick, so she could not attend school. (Make it complex)
13.​ I know the place where he was born. (Make it simple)
14.​ He ran fast, but he lost the race. (Make it complex)
15.​ Being tired, he went to bed early. (Make it complex)
16.​ The old man was weak, but he still worked hard. (Make it simple)
17.​ If you study hard, you will pass the exam. (Make it compound)
18.​ She could not come because she was ill. (Make it simple)
19.​ Though he is poor, he is happy. (Make it compound)
Additional guidelines

Type Subordinate conjunctions

Time After,before,as soon as, still, until,when

Compare Although,In contrast to, Whereas

Cause As,because,since, so that

Condition If, unless

Place where

🔹
Complex: After I finished my homework, I went to bed.​

🔹
Simple: I finished my homework and then went to bed.​
Compound: I finished my homework, and I went to bed.

2. Complex Sentence (Using "Before")

🔹 Complex: Before she left, she said goodbye to everyone.​

🔹 Simple: She said goodbye to everyone before leaving.​
🔹 Compound: She said goodbye to everyone, and then she left.

3. Complex Sentence (Using "As soon as")

🔹 Complex: As soon as it started raining, we ran inside.​

🔹 Simple: We ran inside immediately after the rain started.​
🔹 Compound: It started raining, so we ran inside.

4. Complex Sentence (Using "Still")

🔹 Complex: She was tired, still, she continued working.​

🔹 Simple: She continued working despite being tired.​
🔹 Compound: She was tired, but she still continued working.
5. Complex Sentence (Using "Until")

🔹 Complex: He waited outside until the store opened.​

🔹 Simple: He waited outside for the store to open.​
🔹 Compound: He waited outside, and then the store opened.

6. Complex Sentence (Using "When")

🔹 Complex: I was watching TV when the power went out.​

🔹 Simple: The power went out during my TV time.​
🔹 Compound: I was watching TV, but then the power went out.
1. Complex Sentence (Using "Although")

🔹 Complex: Although it was raining, they continued playing football.​

🔹 Simple: Despite the rain, they continued playing football.​
🔹 Compound: It was raining, but they continued playing football.

2. Complex Sentence (Using "In contrast to")

🔹 Complex: In contrast to his brother, David prefers reading over sports.​

🔹 Simple: Unlike his brother, David prefers reading over sports.​
🔹 Compound: His brother likes sports, but David prefers reading.

3. Complex Sentence (Using "Whereas")

🔹 Complex: She enjoys classical music, whereas her sister prefers rock.​
🔹 Simple: Her sister prefers rock, but she enjoys classical music.​
🔹 Compound: She enjoys classical music, but her sister prefers rock.
1. Complex Sentence (Using "If")

🔹 Complex: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.​

🔹 Simple: Studying hard will help you pass the exam.​
🔹 Compound: Study hard, or you will fail the exam.

2. Complex Sentence (Using "Unless")

🔹 Complex: Unless you apologize, she won’t forgive you.​
🔹 Simple: Without an apology, she won’t forgive you.​
🔹 Compound: You must apologize, or she won’t forgive you.

3. Complex Sentence (Using "Where")

🔹 Complex: I will meet you where we first met.​

🔹 Simple: I will meet you at our first meeting place.​
🔹 Compound: We first met at a place, and I will meet you there again.