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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.