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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Complex Sentence Structure''' in Telugu! As we journey further into the depths of the Telugu language, it’s essential to understand how to construct complex sentences. These sentences will enhance your ability to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions with depth and clarity. In this lesson, we will explore the components of complex sentences, their structure, and how to use them effectively in your conversations.
'''Why Focus on Complex Sentences?''' 
Complex sentences allow you to combine multiple ideas into a single statement, making your speech and writing more sophisticated. They provide context and detail, helping to convey more nuanced meanings. As you progress in your learning, mastering complex sentences will be crucial for achieving fluency.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this lesson:
* Definition and Structure of Complex Sentences
* Types of Clauses in Telugu
* Examples of Complex Sentences


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* Exercises to Practice Complex Sentence Formation


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As we continue to explore Telugu grammar, we will now dive into the realm of complex sentence structures. In this lesson, we will learn how to create more intricate sentences by combining multiple clauses and phrases. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express more complicated ideas and thoughts in Telugu.
=== Definition and Structure of Complex Sentences === 


== Understanding Clauses ==
Complex sentences consist of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. An '''independent clause''' can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a '''dependent clause''' cannot.


Before we begin constructing complex sentences, it's essential to understand what clauses are. A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate (verb). Clauses can either be independent or dependent.
For example:


An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot. Dependent clauses are often introduced by conjunctions like "because," "although," or "when."
* '''Independent Clause''': నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను (Nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu) - I am reading a book.


For example, "I ate dinner" is an independent clause, while "because I was hungry" is a dependent clause. Together, these two clauses create a complex sentence: "I ate dinner because I was hungry."
* '''Dependent Clause''': నాకు నచ్చింది (Nāku nacchindi) - which I like.


== Combining Clauses with Conjunctions ==
When combined, they form a complex sentence:


Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. In Telugu, there are three types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.
* '''Complex Sentence''': నాకు నచ్చింది, నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను. (Nāku nacchindi, nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu) - I am reading a book which I like.


Coordinating conjunctions, such as "and," "but," and "or," connect two equal clauses. For example, "నేను బస్సులో వెళ్లాను మరియు నా స్నేహితుడు రైతుండికి వెళ్లాడు" ("I am going by bus and my friend is going by car") is a complex sentence with two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and."
=== Types of Clauses in Telugu === 


Subordinating conjunctions, such as "because," "when," and "if," connect a dependent clause to the independent clause. For example, "నేను రైతూ కార్మికుడి వ్యవహారాలు చూసుకొన్నప్పుడు నేను ఆ విషయాన్ని అర్థం చేసుకుంటున్నాను" ("I am trying to understand that topic since I observed the dealings of a farmer") is a complex sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause connected by the subordinating conjunction "since."
In Telugu, we primarily deal with two types of clauses:


Correlative conjunctions come in pairs and connect two equal clauses. Some common correlative conjunctions in Telugu are "స్వల్పం స్పష్టం అని అనేకంగా", "తల్లితండ్రుల కళ్ళు ఒక్కటిపై ఒక్కటివరకే ఉంటాయివని" and "చదువుకోడం సూక్ష్మగా కాకుండా అనేకంగా."
* '''Independent Clauses''': Express a complete thought.


== Telugu Examples ==
* '''Dependent Clauses''': Provide additional information but cannot stand alone.


To help you better understand complex sentence structures in Telugu, let's take a look at some examples:
Let's take a deeper look into these clauses with examples.


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| నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను || Nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu || I am reading a book
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| పెళ్ళి చేసే రోజు, మనం నాటికి వెళ్లాలి. || pell̥i čēsē rōju, manam nāṭiki veḷḷāli. || On the day of the wedding, we should go to the temple.
 
| ఇది నాకు నచ్చింది || Idi nāku nacchindi || This is what I like
 
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| స్నేహితుడు చేసిన ఉపాధ్యాయుడు నాకు అవసరం అవుతున్నాడు కాకుండా నేను పదవర్గం పూర్తి చేయాలి. || snēhiṭuḍu cēsina upādhyāyuḍu nāku avasaraṁ avutunnāḍu kākuṇḍā nēnu padavarγaṁ pūrti cēyāli. || I should finish the tenth grade without the need for the teacher who is my friend to help me.
 
| నేను ఈ సినిమా చూసాను || Nēnu ī sinimā chūsānu || I watched this movie
 
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| అందుకు వెళ్లుకోవటానికి ముందు నేను నా ఫోన్ను తిరిగిచూసుకోవాలి కాకుండా ఇది సమాచారం ఉండకపోతే మసలాలకు కారణం అయిపోయింది. || AԛԛԋԋԑԑԑԃԑԑԐԐԐԇԇԆԆԅԅԄԄԃԃԂԂԁԁ || I have to look for my phone before going there, otherwise, it will be because of spices if there is no news of this.
 
| ఇది చాలా మంచి ఉంది || Idi chālā manchi undi || This is very good
 
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== Practice ==
=== Examples of Complex Sentences === 
 
Now let’s delve into some examples of complex sentences in Telugu.
 
1. '''When I finish my work, I will go home.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నేను నా పని ముగించగానే, నేను ఇంటికి వెళ్ళాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Nēnu nā pani mughinchagānē, nēnu iṅṭiki veḷḷānu. 
 
2. '''The book that I bought yesterday is interesting.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నిన్న నేను కొన్న పుస్తకం ఆసక్తికరంగా ఉంది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Ninna nēnu konna pustakaṁ āsaktikaraṅgā undi.
 
3. '''Although it was raining, we went for a walk.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': వర్షం పడుతున్నా, మేము నడిచాము. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Varṣaṁ paḍutunnā, mēmu naḍicāmu.
 
4. '''Because I was tired, I went to bed early.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నేను అలసినందున, నేను మునుపు పడుకున్నాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Nēnu alasinanduna, nēnu munupu paḍukunnānu.
 
5. '''If you study hard, you will pass the exam.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': మీరు కృషి చేస్తే, మీరు పరీక్షలో ఉత్తీర్ణత సాధిస్తారు. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Mīru kṛṣi cēstē, mīru parīkṣālō uttīrṇata sādhistāru.
 
6. '''She said that she would come tomorrow.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఆమె రేపు రానుందని చెప్పింది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Āmē rēpu rānundi ceppindi.
 
7. '''Even though it was late, he called me.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఆలస్యమై ఉన్నా, అతను నాకు ఫోన్ చేశారు. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Ālasyamai unnā, atanu nāku phōn cēyāru.
 
8. '''As soon as the bell rings, the class will start.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': బెల్ మోగిన వెంటనే, క్లాస్ ప్రారంభమవుతుంది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Bel mōgina veṇṭanē, klās prārambhavatuṇḍi.
 
9. '''While I was cooking, my sister was watching TV.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నేను వంట చేస్తుంటే, నా చెల్లి టీవీ చూస్తోంది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Nēnu vaṇṭa cēstuntaē, nā celli ṭīvī cūstōndi.
 
10. '''After I eat, I will go for a walk.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నేను తిన్న తర్వాత, నేను నడవడానికి వెళ్ళాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Nēnu tinna tarvāta, nēnu naḍavadaniki veḷḷānu.
 
11. '''Since it was cold, I wore a jacket.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': చలిగా ఉన్నందున, నేను జాకెట్ వేసుకున్నాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Caligā unnanduna, nēnu jākēṭ vēsukunnānu.
 
12. '''Whenever he visits, he brings sweets.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఎప్పుడు వచ్చినా, అతను స్వీట్లు తెస్తాడు. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Eppudu vaccinā, atanu svīṭlu tēstāḍu.
 
13. '''Though she was tired, she finished her homework.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఆమె అలసినప్పటికీ, ఆమె తన హోం‌వర్క్ పూర్తి చేసింది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Āmē alasinappaṭikī, āmē tana hōm’vark pūrti cēsiṇḍi.
 
14. '''In case of emergency, call me.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': అత్యవసరంలో, నన్ను కాల్ చేయండి. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Atyavasaraṁlō, nannu kāl cēyaṇḍi.
 
15. '''Until you arrive, I will wait for you.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': మీరు రాకమంత వరకు, నేను మీ కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Mīru rākamantha varaku, nēnu mī kōsamu ēḍuṛcūstānu.
 
16. '''After he finishes his work, he will join us.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': అతను తన పని ముగించాక, అతను మనకు చేరుకుంటాడు. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Atanu tana pani mughinchāka, atanu manaku cēraṅṭāḍu.
 
17. '''Because she loves music, she practices daily.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఆమె సంగీతాన్ని ప్రేమించిందందున, ఆమె రోజూ అభ్యాసం చేస్తుంది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Āmē saṅgītānni prēmin̄cīndanduna, āmē rōjū abhyāsaṁ cēstundi.
 
18. '''Before you leave, please say goodbye.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': మీరు వెళ్లే ముందు, దయచేసి వీడ్కోలు చెప్పండి. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Mīru veḷḷē mundu, dayacēsi vīḍkōlu ceppandi.
 
19. '''When I was young, I used to play cricket.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': నేను చిన్నప్పుడున, నేను క్రికెట్ ఆడతాను. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Nēnu cinnappaḍuna, nēnu krikeṭ āḍatānu.
 
20. '''Although it was difficult, she succeeded.''' 
 
* '''Telugu''': అది కష్టం అయినప్పటికీ, ఆమె విజయం సాధించింది. 
 
* '''Pronunciation''': Adi kaṣṭam ayinappaṭikī, āmē vijayaṁ sādhincindi.
 
=== Exercises to Practice Complex Sentence Formation ===
 
Now that you’re familiar with complex sentences, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.
 
1. '''Combine the sentences into a complex sentence:''' 
 
* I will go to the market. 
 
* I need to buy vegetables. 
 
* ''Answer'': నేను కూరగాయలు కొనడానికి మార్కెట్‌కు వెళ్ళాను. (Nēnu kūragāyalu konadāniki mārkeṭṭu veḷḷānu.)
 
2. '''Translate into Telugu:''' 
 
* If you have time, please help me. 
 
* ''Answer'': మీకు సమయం ఉంటే, దయచేసి నాకు సహాయం చేయండి. (Mīku samayaṁ uṇṭē, dayacēsi nāku sahāyaṁ cēyaṇḍi.)
 
3. '''Identify the independent and dependent clauses:''' 
 
* He will succeed because he works hard. 
 
* ''Answer'':
 
* Independent clause: He will succeed (అతను విజయం సాధిస్తాడు).


Now it's time to practice your skills! Construct a complex sentence in Telugu using coordinating, subordinating, or correlative conjunctions.  
* Dependent clause: because he works hard (అతను కష్టపడి పనిచేస్తున్నందున).


Here are some prompts to get you started:
4. '''Create a complex sentence using the given clauses:''' 


* Write a sentence that contains two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.
* I will wait (Independent).
* Write a sentence that contains an independent clause and a dependent clause connected by a subordinating conjunction.
* Write a sentence that contains two equal clauses connected by a correlative conjunction.  


Make sure to check your work for proper grammar and sentence structure.
* Until you arrive (Dependent).


I hope this lesson has helped you improve your Telugu skills. In the next lesson, we will learn more about advanced verbs!
* ''Answer'': మీరు రాకమంత వరకు, నేను వేచి ఉంటాను. (Mīru rākamantha varaku, nēnu vēci uṇṭānu.)
 
5. '''Translate the following sentence into Telugu:''' 
 
* Although it was late, he finished his work. 
 
* ''Answer'': ఆలస్యమైనప్పటికీ, అతను తన పని ముగించాడు. (Ālasyamainappatikī, atanu tana pani mughin̄cāḍu.)
 
6. '''Join the sentences to form a complex sentence:''' 
 
* I like the song. 
 
* She sang it beautifully. 
 
* ''Answer'': ఆమె అందంగా పాడింది, నాకు ఆ పాట నచ్చింది. (Āmē andanga pāḍindi, nāku ā pāṭa nacchindi.)
 
7. '''Complete the sentence:''' 
 
* Even though she was tired, ___ 
 
* ''Answer'': Even though she was tired, she went to the party. 
 
* '''Telugu''': ఆమె అలసినప్పటికీ, పార్టీకి వెళ్లింది. (Āmē alasinappaṭikī, pārṭīkī veḷḷindi.)
 
8. '''Write a complex sentence using the following clauses:''' 
 
* I love reading. (Independent) 
 
* When I have free time. (Dependent) 
 
* ''Answer'': నాకు సమయం ఉన్నప్పుడు, నేను చదవాలని ఇష్టం. (Nāku samayaṁ unnappuḍu, nēnu cadhavalāni iṣṭam.)
 
9. '''Translate this into Telugu:''' 
 
* Before you go, let me know. 
 
* ''Answer'': మీరు వెళ్లేముందు, నాకు తెలియజేయండి. (Mīru veḷḷēmundu, nāku teliyajēyaṇḍi.)
 
10. '''Combine the sentences into a complex structure:''' 
 
* She wants to travel. 
 
* She does not have enough money. 
 
* ''Answer'': ఆమె ప్రయాణం చేయాలనుకుంటుంది, కానీ ఆమెకి సరిపడా డబ్బు లేదు. (Āmē prayāṇaṁ cēyālanukuṇṭundi, kānī āmēki saripaḍā ḍabbu lēdu.)
 
As you practice these exercises, remember that the key to mastering complex sentences is to understand how the clauses relate to each other. With time and practice, you’ll find yourself weaving complex ideas effortlessly into your Telugu conversations!


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TeluguGrammar0 to A1 Course → Complex Sentence Structure

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Complex Sentence Structure in Telugu! As we journey further into the depths of the Telugu language, it’s essential to understand how to construct complex sentences. These sentences will enhance your ability to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions with depth and clarity. In this lesson, we will explore the components of complex sentences, their structure, and how to use them effectively in your conversations.

Why Focus on Complex Sentences?

Complex sentences allow you to combine multiple ideas into a single statement, making your speech and writing more sophisticated. They provide context and detail, helping to convey more nuanced meanings. As you progress in your learning, mastering complex sentences will be crucial for achieving fluency.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this lesson:

  • Definition and Structure of Complex Sentences
  • Types of Clauses in Telugu
  • Examples of Complex Sentences
  • Exercises to Practice Complex Sentence Formation

Definition and Structure of Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

Complex sentences consist of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

For example:

  • Independent Clause: నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను (Nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu) - I am reading a book.
  • Dependent Clause: నాకు నచ్చింది (Nāku nacchindi) - which I like.

When combined, they form a complex sentence:

  • Complex Sentence: నాకు నచ్చింది, నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను. (Nāku nacchindi, nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu) - I am reading a book which I like.

Types of Clauses in Telugu[edit | edit source]

In Telugu, we primarily deal with two types of clauses:

  • Independent Clauses: Express a complete thought.
  • Dependent Clauses: Provide additional information but cannot stand alone.

Let's take a deeper look into these clauses with examples.

Telugu Pronunciation English
నేను పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాను Nēnu pustakaṁ chadhuvutunnānu I am reading a book
ఇది నాకు నచ్చింది Idi nāku nacchindi This is what I like
నేను ఈ సినిమా చూసాను Nēnu ī sinimā chūsānu I watched this movie
ఇది చాలా మంచి ఉంది Idi chālā manchi undi This is very good

Examples of Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now let’s delve into some examples of complex sentences in Telugu.

1. When I finish my work, I will go home.

  • Telugu: నేను నా పని ముగించగానే, నేను ఇంటికి వెళ్ళాను.
  • Pronunciation: Nēnu nā pani mughinchagānē, nēnu iṅṭiki veḷḷānu.

2. The book that I bought yesterday is interesting.

  • Telugu: నిన్న నేను కొన్న పుస్తకం ఆసక్తికరంగా ఉంది.
  • Pronunciation: Ninna nēnu konna pustakaṁ āsaktikaraṅgā undi.

3. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

  • Telugu: వర్షం పడుతున్నా, మేము నడిచాము.
  • Pronunciation: Varṣaṁ paḍutunnā, mēmu naḍicāmu.

4. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

  • Telugu: నేను అలసినందున, నేను మునుపు పడుకున్నాను.
  • Pronunciation: Nēnu alasinanduna, nēnu munupu paḍukunnānu.

5. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

  • Telugu: మీరు కృషి చేస్తే, మీరు పరీక్షలో ఉత్తీర్ణత సాధిస్తారు.
  • Pronunciation: Mīru kṛṣi cēstē, mīru parīkṣālō uttīrṇata sādhistāru.

6. She said that she would come tomorrow.

  • Telugu: ఆమె రేపు రానుందని చెప్పింది.
  • Pronunciation: Āmē rēpu rānundi ceppindi.

7. Even though it was late, he called me.

  • Telugu: ఆలస్యమై ఉన్నా, అతను నాకు ఫోన్ చేశారు.
  • Pronunciation: Ālasyamai unnā, atanu nāku phōn cēyāru.

8. As soon as the bell rings, the class will start.

  • Telugu: బెల్ మోగిన వెంటనే, క్లాస్ ప్రారంభమవుతుంది.
  • Pronunciation: Bel mōgina veṇṭanē, klās prārambhavatuṇḍi.

9. While I was cooking, my sister was watching TV.

  • Telugu: నేను వంట చేస్తుంటే, నా చెల్లి టీవీ చూస్తోంది.
  • Pronunciation: Nēnu vaṇṭa cēstuntaē, nā celli ṭīvī cūstōndi.

10. After I eat, I will go for a walk.

  • Telugu: నేను తిన్న తర్వాత, నేను నడవడానికి వెళ్ళాను.
  • Pronunciation: Nēnu tinna tarvāta, nēnu naḍavadaniki veḷḷānu.

11. Since it was cold, I wore a jacket.

  • Telugu: చలిగా ఉన్నందున, నేను జాకెట్ వేసుకున్నాను.
  • Pronunciation: Caligā unnanduna, nēnu jākēṭ vēsukunnānu.

12. Whenever he visits, he brings sweets.

  • Telugu: ఎప్పుడు వచ్చినా, అతను స్వీట్లు తెస్తాడు.
  • Pronunciation: Eppudu vaccinā, atanu svīṭlu tēstāḍu.

13. Though she was tired, she finished her homework.

  • Telugu: ఆమె అలసినప్పటికీ, ఆమె తన హోం‌వర్క్ పూర్తి చేసింది.
  • Pronunciation: Āmē alasinappaṭikī, āmē tana hōm’vark pūrti cēsiṇḍi.

14. In case of emergency, call me.

  • Telugu: అత్యవసరంలో, నన్ను కాల్ చేయండి.
  • Pronunciation: Atyavasaraṁlō, nannu kāl cēyaṇḍi.

15. Until you arrive, I will wait for you.

  • Telugu: మీరు రాకమంత వరకు, నేను మీ కోసం ఎదురుచూస్తాను.
  • Pronunciation: Mīru rākamantha varaku, nēnu mī kōsamu ēḍuṛcūstānu.

16. After he finishes his work, he will join us.

  • Telugu: అతను తన పని ముగించాక, అతను మనకు చేరుకుంటాడు.
  • Pronunciation: Atanu tana pani mughinchāka, atanu manaku cēraṅṭāḍu.

17. Because she loves music, she practices daily.

  • Telugu: ఆమె సంగీతాన్ని ప్రేమించిందందున, ఆమె రోజూ అభ్యాసం చేస్తుంది.
  • Pronunciation: Āmē saṅgītānni prēmin̄cīndanduna, āmē rōjū abhyāsaṁ cēstundi.

18. Before you leave, please say goodbye.

  • Telugu: మీరు వెళ్లే ముందు, దయచేసి వీడ్కోలు చెప్పండి.
  • Pronunciation: Mīru veḷḷē mundu, dayacēsi vīḍkōlu ceppandi.

19. When I was young, I used to play cricket.

  • Telugu: నేను చిన్నప్పుడున, నేను క్రికెట్ ఆడతాను.
  • Pronunciation: Nēnu cinnappaḍuna, nēnu krikeṭ āḍatānu.

20. Although it was difficult, she succeeded.

  • Telugu: అది కష్టం అయినప్పటికీ, ఆమె విజయం సాధించింది.
  • Pronunciation: Adi kaṣṭam ayinappaṭikī, āmē vijayaṁ sādhincindi.

Exercises to Practice Complex Sentence Formation[edit | edit source]

Now that you’re familiar with complex sentences, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.

1. Combine the sentences into a complex sentence:

  • I will go to the market.
  • I need to buy vegetables.
  • Answer: నేను కూరగాయలు కొనడానికి మార్కెట్‌కు వెళ్ళాను. (Nēnu kūragāyalu konadāniki mārkeṭṭu veḷḷānu.)

2. Translate into Telugu:

  • If you have time, please help me.
  • Answer: మీకు సమయం ఉంటే, దయచేసి నాకు సహాయం చేయండి. (Mīku samayaṁ uṇṭē, dayacēsi nāku sahāyaṁ cēyaṇḍi.)

3. Identify the independent and dependent clauses:

  • He will succeed because he works hard.
  • Answer:
  • Independent clause: He will succeed (అతను విజయం సాధిస్తాడు).
  • Dependent clause: because he works hard (అతను కష్టపడి పనిచేస్తున్నందున).

4. Create a complex sentence using the given clauses:

  • I will wait (Independent).
  • Until you arrive (Dependent).
  • Answer: మీరు రాకమంత వరకు, నేను వేచి ఉంటాను. (Mīru rākamantha varaku, nēnu vēci uṇṭānu.)

5. Translate the following sentence into Telugu:

  • Although it was late, he finished his work.
  • Answer: ఆలస్యమైనప్పటికీ, అతను తన పని ముగించాడు. (Ālasyamainappatikī, atanu tana pani mughin̄cāḍu.)

6. Join the sentences to form a complex sentence:

  • I like the song.
  • She sang it beautifully.
  • Answer: ఆమె అందంగా పాడింది, నాకు ఆ పాట నచ్చింది. (Āmē andanga pāḍindi, nāku ā pāṭa nacchindi.)

7. Complete the sentence:

  • Even though she was tired, ___
  • Answer: Even though she was tired, she went to the party.
  • Telugu: ఆమె అలసినప్పటికీ, పార్టీకి వెళ్లింది. (Āmē alasinappaṭikī, pārṭīkī veḷḷindi.)

8. Write a complex sentence using the following clauses:

  • I love reading. (Independent)
  • When I have free time. (Dependent)
  • Answer: నాకు సమయం ఉన్నప్పుడు, నేను చదవాలని ఇష్టం. (Nāku samayaṁ unnappuḍu, nēnu cadhavalāni iṣṭam.)

9. Translate this into Telugu:

  • Before you go, let me know.
  • Answer: మీరు వెళ్లేముందు, నాకు తెలియజేయండి. (Mīru veḷḷēmundu, nāku teliyajēyaṇḍi.)

10. Combine the sentences into a complex structure:

  • She wants to travel.
  • She does not have enough money.
  • Answer: ఆమె ప్రయాణం చేయాలనుకుంటుంది, కానీ ఆమెకి సరిపడా డబ్బు లేదు. (Āmē prayāṇaṁ cēyālanukuṇṭundi, kānī āmēki saripaḍā ḍabbu lēdu.)

As you practice these exercises, remember that the key to mastering complex sentences is to understand how the clauses relate to each other. With time and practice, you’ll find yourself weaving complex ideas effortlessly into your Telugu conversations!

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