The two sentences are to be converted into one: "He will be late. That is certain." Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

1. A

   Certainly that he will be late.

2. B

   Late it is certain he will be

3. C

   It is certain that he will be late

4. D

   Late he will be certainly

Appeared in: GMCH - 2015

Explanation

• This option correctly combines the two ideas into a single complex sentence.
• It uses the dummy subject 'It' to introduce the main clause 'It is certain'.
• The original sentence 'He will be late' is converted into a noun clause 'that he will be late', which acts as the logical subject of the main clause.
• This sentence structure is grammatically correct, clear, and follows standard English syntax.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This is a sentence fragment. It starts with an adverb ('Certainly') followed by a noun clause but lacks a main verb and subject to form a complete independent clause.
• Option B: The word order is inverted and grammatically incorrect. Placing 'Late' at the beginning in this manner creates an awkward and non-standard sentence structure.
• Option D: This option also suffers from awkward and incorrect word order. Placing 'Late' at the beginning and 'certainly' at the end is not standard syntax.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain This question tests the ability to correctly combine two simple sentences into a single, grammatically sound complex sentence using a noun clause as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This is a general English grammar question and does not have direct clinical relevance. However, clear and correct communication is a critical skill for nurses in all aspects of their work, including documentation, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration.
• What if? - If the stem changed one defining clue so that It is certain that he will be late no longer matched, reassess the option whose mechanism, classification, or indication now fits the revised presentation.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the two sentences you need to combine: 'He will be late.' and 'That is certain.'
• Understand the relationship: The second sentence comments on the certainty of the first sentence.
• Examine each option for grammatical correctness. Pay close attention to word order (syntax) and whether the sentence is complete.
• Option A is a fragment. Option B and D have awkward, non-standard word order.
• Identify the option that correctly uses a main clause and a subordinate clause. In this case, 'It is certain' is the main clause, and 'that he will be late' is the subordinate noun clause.
• Select the option that is both grammatically complete and uses standard English structure.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: This question tests the ability to correctly combine two simple sentences into a single, grammatically sound complex sentence using a noun clause.
• Stem keywords: convert, combine sentences, He will be late, That is certain
• Lead-in keywords: Identify the grammatically correct sentence

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QNtD0tYjpATd_2asYTki02

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Reference Book

E6 Psychology Morgan King 9e Part 1 p. 269-271