WAYS OF SIMPLIFYING COMPOSITE-COMPLEX AND COMPOSITE-COMPOUND SENTENCES INTO SIMPLE SENTENCES (BY MEANS OF NON-FINITE FORMS)

This article examines strategies for simplifying composite–complex and composite–compound sentences into simple sentences using non-finite forms, including infinitives, participles, and gerunds. While complex and compound structures allow for nuanced expression, they often pose comprehension challenges for language learners and readers unfamiliar with intricate syntax. Simplification enhances clarity, improves readability, and makes texts more accessible in academic, professional, and everyday contexts.

Drawing on linguistic research, particularly the works of V. L. Kaushanskaya and S. T. Nuriyeva, as well as contemporary computational studies, the article demonstrates how non-finite constructions—such as the Objective Infinitive Construction, Subjective Infinitive Construction, For-to-Infinitive Construction, Gerundial Construction, Subjective Participial Construction, Objective Participial Construction, and Absolute Participial Constructions—effectively replace subordinate clauses while preserving meaning. These transformations reduce multiple predications to a single predication, streamlining sentence structure.

Through theoretical analysis and practical examples, the study shows how object clauses, subject clauses, and adverbial clauses can be converted into non-finite constructions. Pedagogical implications are emphasized, illustrating how simplification supports language acquisition, facilitates teaching, and improves written and spoken proficiency. Ultimately, the article provides a systematic framework for transforming complex sentence structures into simpler, comprehensible forms, bridging linguistic theory with practical application.