Examples of converting compound sentence into complex sentences - 4

Here are some examples of converting compound sentences into complex sentences:
1. Compound Sentence: She applied for the job, and she received an interview invitation.
Complex Sentence: After she applied for the job, she received an interview invitation.

2. Compound Sentence: They went to the beach, and they enjoyed swimming in the ocean.
Complex Sentence: While they were at the beach, they enjoyed swimming in the ocean.

3. Compound Sentence: He saved money for months, but he still couldn't afford the car.
Complex Sentence: Despite saving money for months, he still couldn't afford the car.

4. Compound Sentence: She practiced the guitar diligently, and she improved her skills.
Complex Sentence: Because she practiced the guitar diligently, she improved her skills.

5. Compound Sentence: They watched the movie together, yet they had different opinions about it.
Complex Sentence: Although they watched the movie together, they had different opinions about it.

These examples demonstrate how introducing dependent clauses adds depth and complexity to the sentences, providing additional information, reasons, or contrasts to the main independent clauses.