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English question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Convert the following Simple sentence into a Complex sentence without changing the meaning: 

 "Working hard, he passed the exam." 

Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — Because he worked hard, he passed the exam.
Sentence Breakdown:
B) Complex sentence: Contains an independent clause ("he passed the exam") and a dependent/subordinate clause starting with a subordinating conjunction ("Because he worked hard").

Why the other options are incorrect:
A) Compound sentence: Joins two independent clauses with the coordinating conjunction and.

C) Compound sentence: Joins two independent clauses using a semicolon and the conjunctive adverb therefore.

D) Simple sentence: Contains only one independent clause with a prepositional phrase ("with hard work").
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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Social Forest Worker
Year 2026
Subject English
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