৪১. "Move and die." Make it simple —

Correct Answer: (B) By moving you will die Transformation of sentences (compound to simple, complex to simple etc.) is a regularly examined grammar topic in NTRCA. Analysis of transformation: — "Move and die" = If you move, you will die (implied warning) — But in simple sentence form using a gerund phrase: "By moving, you will die" — The conjunction "and" is replaced by a prepositional phrase "By + Gerund" — This converts two verbs into one main verb with a gerund phrase indicating manner or condition Rules for this type of transformation: — Compound sentence with "and" expressing result or condition → Simple sentence using gerund — Pattern: V1 and V2 → By V1-ing, Subject + V2 More examples: — "Work hard and you will succeed" → "By working hard, you will succeed" — "Save money and you will be happy" → "By saving money, you will be happy" Why other options are wrong: ✗ If you move, you will die: This is a COMPLEX sentence (conditional), not a simple sentence ✗ Without moving you will die: Wrong meaning — implies the opposite (not moving causes death) ✗ If you do not move, you will die: Complex sentence + wrong meaning (opposite of original) Source: Wren & Martin High School English Grammar; Sentence Transformation Rules; Past NTRCA Question Bank.