The Synthesis of Sentences topic holds significant importance in the CDS 1 2025 English section, as it assesses a candidate’s ability to combine multiple sentences into a single, clear, and grammatically correct sentence. This topic evaluates the candidates’ proficiency in sentence structure, coordination, subordination, and grammatical accuracy, which are essential for solving questions in the exam.
Directions: In the following items, two sentences are given. You are required to identify the option that most appropriately combines both the sentences into one sentence, and mark your response accordingly.
Q) It may rain. We will get wet.
(A) If it will rain, we get wet
(B) Had it rained, we get wet
(C) If it rains, we will get wet
(D) If it may rain, we get wet
Ans. (c)
Q) He is strong. He can lift this box.
(A) He is strong enough to lift this box
(B) Strong is he enough to lift his box
(C) The box can be lifted by him.
(D) Lifted by him can be the box.
Ans. (a)
Q) You must start now. You will miss the bus.
(A) Unless you start now, you will miss the bus.
(B) Will you start now, you will miss the bus.
(C) Till you start now, you will miss the bus.
(D) Until you start now, you will miss the bus.
Ans. (a)
Q) This is the house. Ramu built it.
(A) This is Ramu built house.
(B) This is the house that Ramu built.
(C) Ramu built the house.
(D) House is built by Ramu.
Ans. (b)
Q) The weather was fine. We went for a walk.
(A) The weather being fine, we go for a walk.
(B) The weather being fine, we went for a walk.
(C) The weather had being fine, we go for a walk.
(D) The weather fine, we go for a walk.
Ans. (b)
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Why is Synthesis of Sentences Important?
🔹 Frequently Asked in CDS Exams – Questions on combining sentences using conjunctions, participles, prepositions, or relative pronouns are regularly featured in the CDS English section.
🔹 Enhances Grammatical Accuracy – Mastering this topic helps candidates understand sentence structure, improve their syntax, and avoid grammatical errors.
🔹 Improves Writing & Communication Skills – The ability to synthesize sentences enhances a candidate’s writing clarity and fluency, which is beneficial for SSB interviews and descriptive writing.
🔹 Develops Logical Thinking – Synthesis of sentences requires candidates to logically arrange and connect ideas, improving their analytical and linguistic skills.
Key Areas in Synthesis of Sentences Questions
1️⃣ Using Conjunctions – Combining sentences using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions (and, but, although, since, because).
- Example:
✗ She was tired. She continued working.
✅ She was tired, but she continued working.
2️⃣ Using Participles – Merging sentences by converting one sentence into a participle phrase.
- Example:
✗ He opened the door. He found the room empty.
✅ Opening the door, he found the room empty.
3️⃣ Using Prepositions with Nouns or Gerunds – Combining sentences by replacing one clause with a prepositional phrase.
- Example:
✗ She finished her homework. She went to sleep.
✅ After finishing her homework, she went to sleep.
4️⃣ Using Relative Pronouns – Merging sentences using who, which, whose, that, etc.
- Example:
✗ The boy is playing. He is my brother.
✅ The boy who is playing is my brother.
5️⃣ Using Infinitives – Connecting sentences with infinitive phrases.
- Example:
✗ He works hard. He wants to succeed.
✅ He works hard to succeed.
Mastering these techniques is essential for solving sentence synthesis questions accurately and efficiently.
Effective Preparation Strategies for Synthesis of Sentences
✅ Master Grammar Rules – Understand the rules of sentence synthesis, including the use of conjunctions, participles, and infinitives.
✅ Practice Sentence Transformation – Regularly practice combining sentences using different synthesis methods.
✅ Read Editorials & Articles – Exposure to complex sentence structures in newspapers and magazines enhances your understanding.
✅ Use Grammar Workbooks – Solve CDS-level grammar exercises to strengthen your skills.
✅ Attempt Previous Years’ Papers – Identify frequently asked patterns in sentence synthesis questions.
Synthesis of Sentences MCQ Class – Boosting Exam Readiness
In the Synthesis of Sentences MCQ Class, I conducted an MCQ session where candidates practiced important sentence synthesis questions tailored for the CDS 1 2025 exam. This session enabled the candidates to:
🔹 Strengthen their understanding of sentence synthesis techniques.
🔹 Learn effective strategies to merge sentences accurately and clearly.
🔹 Enhance their grammatical proficiency through practical application.
🔹 Boost their confidence in solving synthesis-based questions efficiently.
This interactive and exam-oriented session provided the candidates with targeted practice and exam-specific insights to enhance their performance.
Conclusion
The Synthesis of Sentences topic is highly relevant for the CDS 1 2025 English section. Developing expertise in this area will not only help candidates score better in the exam but also improve their overall language proficiency.
