Transformation of a sentence
means changing the words or form of the sentence
without changing its meaning (or sense). Such changes can be in the form of
changes from negative sentences into assertive, interrogative or exclamatory
sentences and vice versa or change in narration or change in voice or changes
from simple to compound or complex sentences
etc.
What is a
Sentence?
While speaking or writing, we use words. We
generally use these words in groups as—
(i) Parth is a nice boy.
(ii) Lions roar.
(iii) He goes to school every day.
(iv) Do not tell a lie.
Each of the above group of words makes complete sense.
Thus, a group of words that makes
complete sense or meaning is called a Sentence.
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A sentence has a subject and a predicate. (The Subject is the part of the sentence that denotes the person or thing about which something is said and the Predicate is that part of the sentence that says something about the person or the thing denoted by the ‘Subject’.)
On this basis, we find different kinds of sentences.
Kinds of Sentences
1.
Simple Sentence
2.
Compound Sentence
3.
Complex Sentence
1.
A Simple sentence is that
which has one finite verb and has only a single independent clause and no
dependent clause.
For Example :
(i) Children are playing.
(ii) Ram gave him a gift.
(iii) Shiva dances.
(iv) The Principal pardoned the naughty boys.
(v) He must run fast to catch the
train.
2.
A Compound
Sentence is one that has at least
two independent clauses that have related ideas. The
independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor, or, yet, therefore, so, either. or,
neither. nor, not only…but also)
For
Example :
(i) We went
to
Delhi and saw the Red Fort.
(ii) She worked hard yet could not
succeed.
(iii) We must run
or
we can’t catch the train.
(iv) Life is short, still
we love
it.
Each of the above sentences has two finite
verbs in it. Each sentence has two
independent clauses which are joined by a coordinating
conjunction.
2.
A Complex sentence is the one that has
one main clause and one or more subordinating clauses.
In such sentence, the main clause
makes complete sense on its own, whereas the subordinating clause
does not convey a complete
meaning on its own and depends upon the main clause for making complete sense.
For
Example :
(i) He saw a man who was very tall.
(ii) Unless he stops, he can’t pass the baton.
(iii) He says that he will reach in
time.
(iv) The player who scored the goal has gone out of the ground. We use the following conjunctions in complex sentences.
who, whom, where, which, when, whose, what, how, that, if/ whether, unless, than, while, till, until, before, why, even if, because, wherever,
as though, although
yet, as, since, so that, lest should, such that etc.
Exercise 1
(Solved)
Let us look at the following sentences
and identify them as simple, compound or complex sentences :
1.
This is the town where he was born.
2.
Be kind and help the poor.
3.
He is a good player.
4.
He saw a man who was limping.
5.
Stay healthy and cheerful.
6.
He knew what he wanted from them.
7.
I shall speak to you when I
reach home.
8.
Inspite of hard work, he could
not win.
9.
He heard what I said.
10.
They shall come home now.
Exercise 2 (Unsolved)
1.
He must weep or he will die.
2.
I know Rajesh is a clever person.
3.
The village in which he lives
is very small.
4.
The train leaves at 5 p.m.
5.
There is no student but loves
good teachers.
6.
Whoever is learned is respected.
7.
What you say is quite correct.
8.
He is too fat to run.
9.
He is so fast that you cannot
catch him.
10.
He is very rich yet very humble.
Exercise 3
(Unsolved)
1.
I can prove that he is a liar.
2.
God made man and man made machine.
3.
He is more a fool than a cheat.
4.
He is tall and handsome.
5.
He says that he will win.
6.
This is the business in which
huge profits can be earned.
7.
Moga is the place of my birth.
8.
As you sow so shall you reap.
9.
We must eat to live.
10.
I hoped that it was true.
Now let us understand what a clause is and what its
types are.
A clause that depends upon a main clause
or any other clause to make complete
sense is called a subordinate clause or a dependent clause.
There are mainly three kinds of Subordinate Clauses, namely:
(i)
Noun clause
(ii)
Adjective clause
(iii)
Adverb clause
Let
us examine them briefly:
A. Noun Clause
It is a group of words that does the function of a noun.
It has a subject and a
predicate of its own and it forms
part of a larger sentence.
A Noun clause
generally begins with subordinating conjunctions and indefinite relative pronouns such as; what, where, why, when, which, how, that,
if, whether, etc.
For
Example :
1.
The teacher says that it is
true.
2.
What
you say is true.
3.
Does anybody know if the banks are open today?
4.
I earn whatever I
can.
B. Adjective Clause
It is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate of its own, and does the function of an adjective.
An adjective Clause generally starts with connecting words such
as : who, which, where,
that, whom, whose, as and why etc.
For
Example :
1.
He is the boy who helped his friend.
2.
That is the house where Gandhiji
was shot at.
3.
Shaheed Mangal
Pandey was the person who laid the
foundation of India’s First War of Independence.
4.
That is the award which he deserves the most.
C. Adverb Clause
It is a group of words that
has a subject and a predicate of its own and functions as an adverb in the sentence.
An adverb clause generally indicates time, place, purpose,
manner, and condition and it begins
with conjunctions like, since,
where, when, after, before, although, as if, till, as long as, whence,
wherein, now that, in case, because, unless, etc.
For
Examples :
1.
They stood up when Lady Diana entered the room.
2.
Everybody became silent as she got up to speak.
3.
He cracked
jokes with his friends before he had a heart attack.
4.
You will succeed because you
have worked hard.
Simple sentences can be converted/ transformed into compound sentences
by joining independent clauses by a coordinating conjunction as shown below
1.
Simple : The match being over, the players went home. Compound : The match was over and
the players went home.
2.
Simple : Besides making a promise, I kept it. Compound
: I not only made a promise, but also kept it.
3.
Simple : We must
eat to live. Compound : We must eat
or we can’t live.
4.
Simple : Notwithstanding her best efforts, she did not win. Compound : She made her best
efforts, yet did not win.
5. Simple : Seeing a snake, the child ran away. Compound : The child saw a snake and he ran away.
Exercise 4 (Solved)
Transform
the following simple sentences into compound sentences :
1.
He shall succeed with your assistance.
2.
Climbing up the table, he cleaned
the ceiling fan.
3.
You must rest to
avoid losing your health.
4.
Work hard to pass
the examination.
5.
Through his sincere efforts, he
won the first position.
6.
Besides being hard working, he
is intelligent.
7.
Coming here, he took away my books.
8.
Owing to his indiscipline, he
was reprimanded.
9.
Seeing a tiger coming, he fled.
10.
Going to New York, Manav met his friend.
Answers :
1.
Assist him, and he shall succeed.
2.
He climbed up the table and
cleaned the ceiling fan.
3.
You must take rest
or you will lose your health.
4.
Work hard and you
will pass the examination.
5.
He made sincere efforts and won
the first position.
6.
He is not only hard working,
but also intelligent.
7.
He came and he took away my books.
8.
He showed indiscipline,
therefore he was reprimanded.
9.
He saw a tiger and he fled.
10.
Manav went to New York and met his friend.
Exercise 5
(Unsolved)
Transform
thefollowing simple sentences into compound sentences :
1.
Getting out of the car, Mr.
Rattan Tata walked away.
2.
Being hungry, he needed food.
3.
We were surprised
to see him at our place.
4.
He will compel you to leave the room.
5.
Being lazy, he failed.
6.
He fell asleep on account of
being tired.
7. In spite of being poor, he is very honest.
8.
Notwithstanding his failure, he
is still hopeful.
9.
She was credited for her hard work.
10.
Taking a stone, he
threw at the dog.
Exercise 6 (Solved)
Transform the
following Simple sentences into Complex sentences :
1.
He is sure of his success.
2.
She doesn’t remember the exact
date of her birth.
3.
He knows the name of the best
player in this team
4.
She promised to help me.
5.
I owe my success to his guidance.
6.
India is my land of birth.
7.
His victory is certain.
8.
His remarks pleased all
9.
He died in his youth.
10.
He is too fat to run.
Answers :
1.
He is sure that he will succeed.
2.
She doesn’t remember the exact
date when she was born.
3.
He knows who the best player in
this team is.
4.
She promised that she would
help me.
5.
I owe my success to him because
he guided me.
6.
India is the land where I was born.
7.
It is certain that victory will
be his.
8.
It were his remarks that
pleased all
9.
When he died, he was very young.
10.
He is so fat that he cannot run.
Exercise 7
(Unsolved)
Transform the
following Simple sentences into Complex sentences :
1.
I wish him success.
2. India’s victory is certain.
3.
It is the way to learn new ideas.
4.
We must help him,
a poor man.
5.
He is too weak to walk.
6.
This book is too good to lose.
7.
It is his duty to safeguard his children.
8.
Father desired him to succeed.
9.
Work hard for success.
10.
He acts like a joker.
Exercise 8
(Unsolved)
Transform the
following simple sentences into complex sentences :
1.
Owing to repeated failures, she
made no effort.
2.
He is too weak to stand.
3.
They went to Chandigarh to buy
a car.
4.
He would be very pleased to
help us in any way.
5.
Of all the players, Virat is the best batsman.
6.
On reaching the city, she went straight to her college.
7.
Being lost in thoughts, I could
not see him.
8.
He got plucked in the tests
because of his careless attitude.
9.
On being caught red handed, he
had to admit his mistake.
10.
In spite of all his riches, he
had no peace of mind.
Exercise 9
(Unsolved)
Transform the
following simple sentences into complex sentences :
1.
He felt utterly helpless.
2.
Sheena admitted her guilt.
3.
The boss is likely to punish her.
4.
He has informed her of her result.
5.
That is the way to do it.
6.
Having renounced the world,
these monks live on charity.
7.
He comes of a rich and noble family.
8.
There I saw many beautiful palaces.
9.
She likes my style.
10.
He seems to be a fool.
Exercise 10
(Unsolved)
Transform the
following Simple sentences into Complex sentences :
1.
Ms. Sushma is said to be a good doctor.
2.
The east wind cut like a knife.
3.
Don’t leave the station without permission.
4.
She speaks very fast for me to understand.
5.
He is a lazy lad.
6.
I like solving such problems.
7.
His face expressions tell us a
different story.
8.
Today is the last
day of this test match.
9.
On being questioned, he
confessed his fault.
10.
Tell us the facts.
Exercise 11 (Unsolved)
Transform the following Compound sentences into Complex
sentences :
1.
He saw the lion and fled.
2.
He got the message and replied
at once.
3.
I saw the thief and caught him.
4.
You have to write
it or you will forget it.
5.
The teacher explained the sum
and the students noted it.
6.
He finished his breakfast and
left the table.
7.
He was upset but did not lose heart.
8.
Be simple and you will win hearts.
9.
She tried her best but could
not catch the thief.
10.
The Principal addressed the students
and gave his message.
Exercise 12 (Unsolved)
Transform the following Compound sentences into Complex
sentences :
1.
He had lost the book and he has
found it.
2.
She read the letter and took off.
3.
You must run or
you will miss the meeting.
4.
The nation calls us and we must respond.
5.
We must eat or we
can’t live.
6. He is unwell, he doesn’t rest.
7.
He must admit his fault or he
will be thrown away.
8.
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
9.
Take care of your
health; you will live longer.
10.
Show me his picture, I will
find him.
Exercise 13 (Unsolved)
Transform the following Compound sentences into Complex
sentences :
1.
He must be advised or he will falter.
2.
I must be informed about your
loss or I shall not bother.
3.
He cares for me, so I respect him.
4.
Write as I say or I
will not help you.
5.
She wrote to me and I responded immediately.
6.
Be truthful and fear not.
7.
Keep quiet or you will be punished.
8.
We called the
peon, but she did not appear.
9.
He worked very hard, yet she
did not top her class.
10.
He was unhappy with his boss,
so he left the job.
Exercise 14
(Unsolved)
Transform the
following Simple sentences into Complex sentences :
1.
She asked me and I gave her all
the details of the incident.
2.
Either you tell us the truth or
you will be sacked.
3.
Finish this work in time or I
will not give any more orders.
4.
He threw off
his shirt and jumped into the water to pull out the drowning child.
5.
He has a charming
smile, therefore, he has made many fans.
6.
I found his mobile and he was
very thankful to me.
7.
He is an old friend, therefore,
I respect him.
8.
She must weep or she will fall sick.
9.
Milkha Singh was hard working
and he won many races.
10.
They were afraid and they ran away.
Exercise 15 (Unsolved)
Transform the following Compound sentences into Complex
sentences :
1.
He must resign or he will be
thrown out unceremoniously.
2. I rang up at your number, but you never responded.
3.
Be diligent and you will succeed.
4.
Be nice to others and you will
be happy.
5.
I not only make promises, but
also fulfil them.
6.
He took a break and started
working again.
7.
He should not be late or he may
be fined.
8.
Listen and she will explain.
9.
Waste not, want not.
10.
Give the papers to my secretary
and I will sign them.
Exercise 16 (Solved)
State, which of the following sentences
are ‘Compound’ and which are‘Complex’.
1.
He must cry or he will
die. – Compound sentence
2.
He knows Reena who is a clever
girl. – Complex sentence
3.
The village in which I was born is very small. –
Complex sentence
4.
I returned home because I was tired. – Complex
sentence
5.
He will treat them, as they treated
him. – Complex sentence
6.
God made rivers and man made dams. – Compound sentence
7.
A guest is unwelcome when stays too long. – Complex sentence
8.
He is not only handsome but also clever. –
Compound sentence
9.
I liked what he suggested. – Complex
sentence
10.
She was sick, still she attended
school. – Compound sentence.
Exercise 17 (Solved)
State, which of the following sentences
are ‘Compound’ and which are ‘Complex’.
1.
As I was sick, I could not go out. – Complex
sentence
2.
The higher we go, the cooler it is. – Complex
sentence
3.
We wish he should
win. – Complex sentence
4.
She was ill, therefore, she
could not come to school.
– Compound sentence
5.
I was tired and fell
asleep. – Compound sentence
6. He had no advice that he could offer. – Complex sentence
7.
She is rich but she is
miserly. – Compound sentence
8.
I will help him with the resources that he needs. – Complex
sentence
9.
When he was questioned, he faltered. – Complex
sentence
10.
She is very intelligent yet simple. – Compound sentence
Exercise 18
(Unsolved)
State, which of the following sentences are ‘Compound’ and
which are ‘Complex’.
1.
This is the place where
Gandhiji stayed.
2.
I know what is in this packet.
3.
I picked up the chalk and wrote
on the board.
4.
He can go wherever he likes.
5.
Neither you nor he is wrong.
6.
Don’t talk while I am speaking.
7.
It was not as big as I thought.
8.
It seems as if it might rain.
9.
I will help her when she needs
any help.
10.
I got up and walked out of the meeting.
In addition to the
above, Sentences may take the following forms :
(i)
Statement or Assertive sentences
(ii)
Question or Interrogative sentences
(iii) Imperatives and Optative sentences
(iv)
Exclamatory sentences
(v)
Active and Passive
(vi)
Direct and Indirect Sentence
Transforming
Interrogative into Assertive
For
example :
Interrogative Assertive
1.
Did he not help you? He did help
you.
2.
Is she a fool? She is not a
fool.
3.
Who does not know Gandhiji? Everyone knows
Gandhiji.
4.
What if she fails? It doesn’t matter if she fails.
5.
Who likes to be bullied? Nobody likes to be bullied.
6. When can honesty die? Honesty can never die.
7.
How can man remain immortal? Man cannot remain immortal.
8.
Why waste money like this? Money should not be wasted
like
this
9.
Who trusts a liar? Nobody trusts a liar.
10.
Who doesn’t love power? Everybody loves power.
Transforming
Assertive into Interrogative
For
example :
Assertive Interrogative
1.
Everyone knows him. Who doesn’t know him?
2.
A leopard cannot change its spots. Can the leopard change its
spots?
3.
Nobody likes to be poor. Who
likes to be poor?
4.
Everyone loves his motherland. Who doesn’t love his mother
land?
5.
It does not
matter if we lose the What
if we lose the match? match.
6.
You will never forget your college Will you ever forget your college
days? days.
7.
This is not the right
attitude. Is this the right attitude?
8.
There is no one like a
mother. Is there any one like a mother?
9.
Everyone wants to be a millionaire. Who doesn’t want to be a
millionaire?
10.
Nobody wants to lose. Who wants to
lose?
Transforming
Exclamatory into Assertive
For example :
Exclamatory Assertive
1.
What a lovely scene! It is a very lovely scene.
2.
O for a glass of water! I long for a glass of water.
3.
Alas! He is dead. It is sad that he is dead.
4.
If only I could win the scholarship! My greatest ambition is to win
the
scholarship.
5.
How noble he is! He is very
noble.
6. What a great win! It was a great win.
7.
O that I were rich! I wish that I were rich.
8.
Hurrah! We have won the match. It is a matter
of joy that
we have
won
the match.
9.
How pleasant the weather
is! The weather is very pleasant.
10.
What a fall! It was a great fall.
Transforming Assertive sentences into Negative For example :
Assertive Negative
1.
He is a good person. He is not a bad person.
2.
Health is wealth. No health, no wealth.
3.
He is too weak to walk. He is so weak that he cannot
walk.
4.
Look before you leap. Do not leap before you look.
5.
Do attend my
party. Do not miss my party.
6.
He is an honest person. He is not a dishonest person.
7.
Man is mortal. Man is not immortal.
8.
It is foolish to argue with him. It is not wise to argue with him.
9.
Every rose has a thorn. There is no rose without a thorn.
10.
Only God can help us. None but God can help us.
Transforming Imperative sentences into Assertive For example :
Imperative Assertive
1.
Do not make a noise. You should
not make a noise.
2.
Avoid bad company. You should avoid bad company.
3.
Do not play with fire. You are advised
not to play with fire.
4.
Get out of the room. You are ordered
to get out of the room.
5.
Take exercise daily. You should
take exercise daily.
6. Attack the enemy. You are ordered to attack the enemy.
7.
Respect your elders. You are advised to respect your elders.
8.
May the sun never set. I hope the sun never sets.
9.
Open the door. The
door should be opened.
10.
Keep quiet. You are ordered to keep quiet.
Exercise 18 (Unsolved) Transform
the following sentences into interrogative:
1.
It is useless to blame her.
2.
Everyone knows him.
3.
Our soldiers are exceptionally brave.
4.
It is not a foolish idea.
5.
The deaf cannot hear.
6.
Everyone loves his parents.
7.
His arguments are baseless.
8.
Cowards die many times before
their death.
9.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
10.
This is not the way a gentleman
should behave.
Exercise 19 (Unsolved) Transform
the following sentences into Assertive :
1.
Why cry over spilt milk?
2.
Why be dishonest?
3.
Who is free from guilt?
4.
Who can serve two masters?
5.
Is honesty not the best policy?
6.
Why waste time in useless arguments?
7.
Why go to him?
8.
Who would not like to be a millionaire?
9.
Who likes to be the last?
10.
Can anybody say that he has
never told a lie?
Exercise 20
(Unsolved)
Transform the following
Exclamatory sentences into Assertive.
1.
O for a cup of coffee!
2.
Would that I were an engineer!
3.
How stupid of him to say that!
4.
Alas! He has lost his purse.
5.
Hurrah! We have won.
6.
Oh! You are going.
7.
If I were the Prime Minister of India!
8.
What a great start of the day!
9.
What a lovely face!
10.
How sweet of you!
Exercise 21(Unsolved) Transform
the following sentences into Exclamatory.
1.
I wish I had a cup of tea.
2.
It was a very nice day.
3.
It is very sad that she is undone.
4.
It is very odd.
5.
He narrates the story very cleverly.
6.
Swami Vivekananda was a great speaker.
7.
Kishore was, indeed, a great singer.
8.
It is very stupid of him to
criticize others.
9.
Man is a strange piece of work.
10.
Death is very dreadful.
(f) Change of Voice (This is covered in detail in the Chapter ‘Change of Voice’)
(g)
Change of Narration (This is covered in detail in the Chapter ‘Change
of Narration’)
Adjectives
are expressed in different degrees-(a) Positive (b) Comparative
(c) Superlative.
Positive degree is used to describe the quality of a place, person or thing in the plain form. Pattern: There is no comparison.
For Example :
1.
No other Indian actor is as
great as Amitabh Bachchan.
2.
Manav speaks as fast as a parrot.
3.
You are as tall as I.
4.
Very few Indian actors are as great as Amitabh
Bachchan. Comparative
degree is used when we compare the qualities of two
places, persons or things.
For Example :
1.
Amitabh Bachchan is greater
than any other Indian actor.
2.
A parrot does not speak faster
than Manav.
3.
I am not taller than you.
4.
Amitabh
Bachchan is greater than most other Indian actors.
Superlative degree is used when we convey that something is the best of its kind
in comparison to three or more places,
persons or things.
For Example :
1.
Amitabh Bachchan is the greatest of all Indian actors.
2.
Cannot transform into Superlative Degree.
3.
Cannot transform into Superlative Degree.
4.
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the greatest actors of India.
|
|
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
|
No other
boy in the
class is as tall as Sham. |
Sham is taller than any other boy in the class. |
Sham is the tallest boy in the class. |
|
India is not as large as some other countries. |
India is not larger than some other countries. |
India is not the largest country in the world |
|
Very few poets are as great as Keats. |
Keats is greater than most other poets. |
Keats is one of the greatest poets. |
|
Very few speakers are
as respectable as Swami Vivekanand of India. |
Swami Vivekanand is more respectable than any
other speaker of India. |
Swami Vivekanand is one of the most respe- ctable
speakers of India. |
Exercise 22
(Unsolved)
Transform the following sentences using
comparative degree of comparison:
1.
He is not as tall as his brother.
2.
He is the most honest employee.
3.
No other boy is as good as Parth.
4.
Jill is not as beautiful as Maggie.
5.
I have never seen such a beautiful girl as Rekha.
6.
No other metal is as useful as iron.
7.
This book is not as good as that.
8.
Himalaya runs as fast as a horse.
9.
Mandeep is as strong as Sandeep.
10.
Alisha does not sing so well as Lata.
Exercise 23 (Unsolved)
Transform the following sentences using positive degree
of comparison.
1.
She is not more intelligent
than I.
2.
Ravi is smarter than Kishan.
3.
This poem is better than that.
4.
Mercedes car runs faster than
Honda Bikes.
5.
My brother is richer than I.
6.
Mussoorie is cooler than Dehradun.
7.
Water is the best drink.
8.
Mother India is one the best
Indian movies.
9.
Ashoka, the Great was one of
the best kings of all times.
10.
Lead is the heaviest metal.
Exercise 23
(Unsolved)
Transform the following sentences using
Superlative degree of comparison.
1.
Kalidas is greater than any
other poet in India.
2. He is more liberal than many people.
3.
My city is cleaner than many
other cites of Punjab.
4.
Birds do not fly as fast as airplanes.
5.
Simran is more intelligent than
her friends.
6.
No other hill station in India
is as busy as Mussoorie .
7.
No ofther flower is as good as rose.
8.
No other season is as pleasant
as spring.
9.
Very few filmmakers
were as good as Raj Kapoor.
10.
He is smarter than any other
boy in our neighbourhood.
When Adverb ‘too’ is followed by ‘to infinitive’, it can be removed by replacing it with ‘so that’.
Even if ‘too’
is not followed by ‘to’,
according to the sense of the
sentences, we can replace it with expressions like, to a fault, over, beyond, more than enough, etc.
For
Example :
1.
The milk is
too hot for me to drink. The milk is so hot that I cannot drink it.
2.
He is too weak to run.
He is so weak that he cannot run.
3.
This box is too heavy for her
to lift.
This box is so heavy that she cannot lift it.
4.
He is too proud to learn.
He is so proud that he cannot learn.
5.
She was too old to walk fast.
She was so old that she could not walk fast.
Using “Too”
It
can be used in place of expressions like ‘so that’.
For Example :
1.
He is so happy
that he cannot tell. He is too happy
to tell.
2. The wall is so high that I cannot jump over it. The wall is too high for me to jump over it.
3.
He is so slow
that he cannot catch her. He is too slow to catch her.
4.
I am so busy that I cannot join you in celebrations.
I am too busy to join you in celebrations.
5.
He spoke so fast that he could not be understood. He spoke too fast to be understood.
Do as Directed:
(Transformation of
All Types) Exercise 1 (Solved)
1.
The teacher is too weak to
control the class. (remove ‘too’)
2.
Bullet trains run faster than
mail trains.
(Change
the Degree of Comparison)
3.
He hoped to pass the test. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
He was honoured for his honesty. (Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
He must run fast or he will not
catch the train.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Mumbai is the largest metro
city in India.
(Use
positive degree of Comparison)
7.
Who doesn’t make mistakes? (Change into assertive sentence)
8.
The case is too urgent to be postponed. (Use ‘too’)
9.
One more mistake and he will be fired. (Use ‘If’)
10.
As soon he lay on the bed, the
postman rang the doorbell.
(Change
into a negative sentence)
Answers :
1.
The teacher is so weak that she
cannot control the class.
2.
Mail trains do not run as fast
as the bullet trains.
3.
He hoped that he would pass the test.
4.
He was honest, so he was honoured.
5.
He must run fast to catch the train
6. No other city in India is as large as Mumbai.
7.
Everyone makes mistakes.
8.
The case is so urgent that it
cannot be postponed.
9.
If he makes one more mistake,
he will be fired.
10.
No sooner did he lie on the bed, than the postman rang the doorbell.
Exercise 2 (Solved)
Do
as Directed :
1.
He is too composed to lose
temper. (remove ‘too’)
2.
She is not so intelligent as
her sister is.
(Change
the Degree of Comparison)
3.
He sold his lame horse. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
He asked for too much money as
he was greedy.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
It was a possibility that was vague. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
Ram is the tallest
boy. (Use
positive degree of Comparison)
7.
A sailor and afraid of storm! (Change into assertive sentence)
8.
She is so old that she cannot
walk. (Use ‘too’)
9.
You cannot win the
competition unless you work hard. (Use ‘If’)
10.
Everyone will believe her word. (Change into a negative sentence)
Answers :
1.
He is so composed that he
cannot lose temper.
2.
Her sister is more intelligent
than she.
3.
He sold his horse that was lame.
4.
He was greedy, so he asked for too much money.
5.
It was a vague possibility.
6.
No other boy is as tall as Ram.
7.
A sailor is not afraid of storm.
8.
She is too old to walk.
9.
If you don’t work hard, you
can’t win the competition.
10.
Nobody will disbelieve her word.
Exercise 3 (Solved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
She is too practical to
understand real love. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as he saw a lion, he
began shuddering with fear.
(Rewrite Using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
The child is playing with a
broken doll.
(Change
into a complex sentence)
4.
The sun having set, we returned home.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
He admitted that he was at fault. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
Very few kings were
as great as Ashoka.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
How fast Milkha ran! (Change into assertive sentence)
8.
She is so weak that she can’t
sit. (Use ‘too’)
9.
You will feel
tired if you don’t take proper rest. (Use ‘unless’)
10.
She is a great artist. (Change into a exclamatory sentence)
Answers :
1.
She is so practical that she
cannot understand real love.
2.
No sooner did he see a lion,
than he began shuddering with fear.
3.
The child is playing with a
doll that is broken.
4.
The sun had set and we returned home.
5.
He admitted his fault.
6.
Ashoka was greater than many
other kings.
7.
Milkha ran very fast.
8.
She is too weak to even sit.
9.
Unless you take proper rest,
you will feel tired.
10.
What an artist she is!
Exercise 4
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
These fruits are too cheap to be good. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as I stepped out of my office, it started raining
heavily.
(Rewrite
using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
Everyone believes in my sincerity. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
Owing to his sickness, he could
not play the match.
(Change into a compound
sentence)
5. She told me where she lived. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
The peacock is the most
beautiful bird.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
What a great shot! (Change into assertive sentence)
8.
That man is too arrogant to be pleased. (Use ‘too’)
9.
You will fall sick
if you don’t stop eating. (Use ‘unless’)
10.
This painting is a great piece
of art.
(Change
into a exclamatory sentence)
Exercise 5
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
This news is too good to be true. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
Hardly had he finished
his work when his boss gave him another task.
(Rewrite Using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
He is too proud to appreciate
anyone else.
(Change
into a complex sentence)
4.
Being lazy, he failed. (Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
The iron rod was so hot that he
could not touch it.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
He is smarter than any other
employee in his office.
(Change
the degree of Comparison)
7.
Money cannot buy happiness. (Change into an interrogative sentence)
8.
The water in the pool was so
cold that she could not swim in it.
(Use ‘too’)
9.
He is poor. He is honest. (Use ‘though’)
10.
Is there anything greater than
the love for your motherland?
(Change
into a negative sentence)
Exercise 6
(Unsolved)
Do
as Directed :
1.
The tree was too tall for me to climb
it. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as the sun rose, the
clouds disappeared.
(Rewrite
Using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
I saw the danger and moved
on. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
With great effort,
he passed the examination.
(Change into a compound sentence)
5.
If weather permits, they will
play the match.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Kapil was the best of all the
all-rounders in the world.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
He never drinks milk. (Change into an interrogative sentence)
8.
He is so slow that he cannot
win the race. (Use ‘too’)
9.
We cannot go for
the picnic unless it stops raining.
(Rewrite using ‘if’)
10.
Ram was older than Sham. (Change into a negative sentence)
Exercise 7 (Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
The iron is too hot for me to touch. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as the moon rose, the
stars disappeared.
(Rewrite
Using ‘No sooner…..than’)
3.
He tried hard but he failed. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
He is learned but he is not courteous.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
He failed though he worked
hard. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
Hari is as tall as Shyam. (Change degree of Comparison)
7.
The police will take steps to
control the situation.
(Change
into an interrogative sentence)
8.
He is so stupid that he cannot
handle such a situation. (Use ‘too’)
9.
Can money buy health? (Change into assertive sentence)
10.
He played a great shot. (Change into a an exclamatory sentence)
Exercise 8
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
He is too slow to learn. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as he saw the tiger, he took to heels.
(Rewrite
Using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
This is Gandhiji’s birth place. (Change
into a complex sentence)
4.
When the day dawned, we got up.
(Change into a compound sentence)
5.
The boy was so weak that he
could not stand properly.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Akshay is the best comedy
actor. (Change degree of Comparison)
7.
Walk fast. You may miss the train. (Combine these
sentences)
8.
This news is so good that it
cannot be true. ( Use ‘too’)
9.
She confessed her fault. (Change into
complex sentence)
10.
There is a doctor in the stadium.
(Change
into an interrogative sentence)
Exercise 9
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
He was too late to attend the meeting. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as his examination
started, he started writing the answers.
(Rewrite
Using ‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
Obey your parents or you will
come to grief.
(Change
into a complex sentence)
4.
He punished his servant because
he behaved rudely.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
This tree is so high that none
can climb it.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Love is greater than any other
thing in the world.
(Change the degree of Comparison into superlative degree)
7.
If you read, you will learn. (Remove ‘if’)
8.
He is so arrogant that no one
can like him. (Use ‘too’)
9.
None but sincere people can
achieve success.
(Change into affirmative)
10.
Only Rekha has done justice to
her role. (Replace ‘Only’ by ‘none’)
Exercise 10 (Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
She is too strong for her opponents. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
No sooner did I hear of his
success than I congratulated him.
(Remove ‘No sooner…..than’)
3. I have no time to waste. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
The play being over, the audience left the hall.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
As soon as I arrived, I sent for her. (Change
into simple sentence)
6.
This city has more parks than playgrounds.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
Unless you write the correct answer, you will not get full marks.
(Remove ‘Unless’)
8.
Tea is sweeter
than it should be. (Use ‘too’)
9.
He is insincere. (Change into
negative)
10.
Only the polar star remained in sight. (Replace ‘Only’ by ‘all’)
Exercise 11
(Unsolved)
Do
as Directed :
1.
She is too proud to listen. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
No sooner did he start his bike than the petrol
finished in the fuel tank.
(Remove ‘No sooner…..than’)
3.
Hard working person succeeds in life.
(Change
into a complex sentence)
4.
He fell asleep on account of
being tired.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
He is sure that he will succeed. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
Our shopkeeper
sells at a cheaper rate than any other shopkeepers in the area. (Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
If you do not water the plants,
they will not bloom. (Remove ‘if’)
8.
It is never so late that one
cannot tell the truth. (Use ‘too’)
9.
She is trying many
dresses. (Change into negative)
10.
She came here ten years
ago. (Replace ‘ago’ by ‘since’)
Exercise 12
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
This news is too good to be true. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
As soon as the referee blew the whistle,
the athletes started
running.
(Use
‘ No sooner…..than’)
3.
The child was pleased at having
got the toy.
(Change into a complex sentence)
4.
Both the parties were happy with the solution
that they arrived
at.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
Men who work hard rise in life. (Change into simple sentence)
6.
He is not cleverer than his
brother. (Change degree of Comparison)
7.
If you study, you will pass. (Remove ‘if’)
8.
Very few countries
are as great as India.
(Change into superlative degree of adjective)
9.
Sometimes, Kamal acts foolishly. (Change
into negative)
10.
Ten years have
passed since we met. (Use ago’)
Exercise 13 (Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
She was too busy to go to
cinema. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
No sooner did I learn of his
illness than I took him to the doctor.
(Rewrite
using ‘ as soon as’)
3.
He is poor but he is honest. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
He was not only punished but
also fined.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
It was a trick that was
difficult to understand.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Kolkata is the most populated
city of India.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
Speak the truth and you don’t
have to be afraid. (Use ‘if’)
8.
Who does not want peace? (Change into
assertive)
9.
She did not forgive
me. (Change into positive)
10.
Everyone admires the brave. (Change into
interrogative)
Exercise 14
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
The soldiers are too disciplined to violate rules. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
If a woman is educated, her whole family
is benefitted.
(Rewrite using ‘ Unless’)
3. I love India, my motherland. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
He has all the virtues of a
great man except straight forwardness.
(Change into a compound
sentence)
5.
I was very tired after the day’s work and I sat down to take some rest.
(Change into simple sentence)
6.
A wise foe is better than a
foolish friend.
(Change
degree of Comparison)
7.
We share our room and books. (Use not only…..but also)
8.
Does the moon not revolve around
the earth? (Change
into assertive)
9.
You are not without
wisdom. (Change into positive)
10.
He drives very fast. (Change into
interrogative)
Exercise 15
(Unsolved)
Do
as Directed :
1.
It is too foggy outside to see anything. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
He left for USA two years ago. (Rewrote using
‘Since’)
3.
Please write your address. (Change into a complex sentence)
4.
She could not run fast as she
was fat.
(Change
into a compound sentence)
5.
Though he ran fast, he could
not catch me.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
Swimming is the best exercise. (Change degree of Comparison)
7.
Seeta and Geeta are beautiful. (Use not only…..but also)
8.
Does anyone like cheats? (Change into
assertive)
9.
This sum is not difficult. (Change into positive)
10.
That is not the way a lady should
behave. (Change into interrogative)
Exercise 16
(Unsolved)
Do as Directed
:
1.
He is too smart to lose his focus. (Remove ‘too’)
2.
Walk fast. You might miss the bus. (Rewrote using ‘lest.. should’)
3.
He is a hard working
person. (Change into a complex
sentence)
4.
Hurry up or you will be late
for school.
(Change into a compound sentence)
5.
Since India is my motherland, I
love her.
(Change
into simple sentence)
6.
He is as wise as his brother. (Change degree of Comparison)
7.
He is a painter and poet. (Use not only…..but also)
8.
How shameful! (Change into assertive)
9.
He is very talented. (Use ‘too’)
10.
You cannot please everyone. (Change into
interrogative)
