CHAPTER 21: TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES

A. 1. After my brother’s arrival, we played a game of badminton together.

2. Make a serious effort and break the record.

3. The man did not want to disappoint his son, so he borrowed money to buy him a present.

4. The man had extreme wealth but still remained unhappy all his life.

5. In spite of being an average boy; he won a scholarship to a prestigious college.

6. Both the boys and the girls did not attend the meeting.

7. He committed a foul and spoke rudely to the referee.

8. Being old and shabby, the sports shoes could not belong to Sophie.

9. He did not have any experience so he was not selected for the post of manager.

10. In spite of it being very noisy in the room, I heard my name being called out by someone.

B. 1. She ran out of the room after she had been punished.

2. He was too shocked to understand the matter.

3. Being a skilled martial artist. Bruce Lee was widely feared.

4. I will begin the work with your permission.

5. After retirement, I hope to travel around the world.

6. He admitted that he had cheated in the final examinations.

7. All your comments, which were about me, were overheard by me.

8. The hiding place of fugitive is still not known to us.

9. I shall be glad if you advise me for my career.

10. Although the wounded bird tried, it could not fly away successfully.

C. 1. He wants to play for his team today although he has high lever.

2. Please bring me the blue file which is kept on the topmost shell.

3. Until he offers me a formal apology, I will not talk to him.

4. When the child saw her father after months, she ran into his arms.

5. If you have trouble locating the address, give me a call.

6. Since Mrs Bhatt took over as mayor, the city looks much cleaner.

7. She is not carrying any money because you did not tell her to.

8. Just sit down wherever there is an empty seat.

9. Though I repeatedly tell him to be quiet, he doesn't listen to me.

10. Since my father is very ill, I took leave from work to be with him.
D.1 Being careless, she lost her new watch.

2. He is so poor that he cannot buy a warm coat for winter.

3. He suffered a heavy loss, yet he is cheerful.

4. He is sure of succeeding.

5. He was punished in addition to being fined.

6. He explained to us what the plan was.

7. I can prove that I am the winner of this lottery.

8. Although he had built the beautiful house only last year, he sold it.

9. In addition to playing the violin, he composes his own music too.

10. It wasn't expected, yet he succeeded in his plan.

E. 1. He is a better teacher than most I have seen.

2. No other sum in this chapter is as difficult as this one.

3. Platinum is the most valuable metal.

4. He is less clever than his friend.

5. It is not as easy to act as it is to speak.

6. comparative: This book is more popular than most others.

superlative: This is one of the most popular books.

7. positive: No other flower is as beautiful as the rose.

comparative: The rose is more beautiful than all other flowers.

8. positive: This food is not as good as what we had this morning.

Superlative- NO

9. comparative: No other city in the country is more polluted than Delhi.

superlative: Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the country.

10. positive: No other journalists I know are as informative as him.

superlative: He is the most informative of all journalists I know.

F. 1. No sooner did the chief guest arrive than the band began to play.

2. No other country in the world is as populated as India.

3. She is too humble to not ask for help.

4. He did not succeed in keeping his promise.

5. The sage was not an unwise man.

6. No one disagrees that this is the best plan.

8. It is too hot not to have a slice of watermelon.

9. No other building in the world Is as tall as the Burj Khalifa.

10. I was not sure if he would come.

G. 1. Mumbai is the most populated Indian city.

2. As soon as the match began, it started to rain.

3. The general said everything.

4. He is too honest to tell a lie.

5. Only a coward would act in this manner.

6. The birds fell silent as soon as the Sun went down.

7. He was too short to be seen in the back row.

8. I could not say anything to make him feel any better.

9. Everyone was present on the last day of school.

10. There is only smoke where there is fire.

H. 1. Does it matter if we are late?

2. Can you please everybody?

3. Can I ever repay your kindness?

4. Would anyone like to see such a sight?

5. Should we waste time doing such unproductive work?

6. What do you mean?

7. Do you have no manners?

8. Do I know you?

9. How can I forget those happy days that I spent in the school library?

10. Has everyone heard of Mahatma Gandhi?

I. 1.I don't care if no one likes me.

2 Everyone likes freedom.

3. A man's riches are of no use to him on his deathbed.

4 This is no way to behave with your elders.

5. I would give anything for some peace of mind.

6. You have not been taught the rudiments of etiquette

7. Everyone has heard of William Shakespeare.

9. You should sit quietly and stop distracting the class.

10. I can never thank you for all that you have done for me

J. 1. What a terrible tragedy it is!

2 It is a silly excuse.

3. It is very sad that we have lost all hope

4. We are very thirsty.

5. How miserly he is!

6. I wish I could only see my child once.

7. It is unusual that a student is afraid of hard work.

8. How busy we were yesterday!

9. You've had a brilliant idea.

10. Alas! How she is suffering

K 1. noun: Pay attention to what I say.

adverb: Listen to me attentively.

2 noun: He met with success in his efforts to get a job.

adjective: He was successful in getting the job.

1. noun: Exercise provides our body with strength.

Verb: Exercise strengthens our body.

4. noun: She always has sympathy for the poor.

adjective: She is always sympathetic to the poor.

5. You be admitted without a pass.

6. He has no intention of studying overseas.

7. He was reprimanded by his boss for being negligent and incompetent.

8. She worked on her painting carefully,

9. We agreed that we would study in the same college.

10. His criminal activity was a disgrace to his family.

L. 1. You will be back on your feet very soon provided that you take complete rest.

2. If it starts raining again, the match will have to be cancelled.

3. He is willing to move to Bengaluru, should he get a well-paying job.

4. Provided that you have finished washing up you can go to the dining hall.
5. If they shout again and disturb others, call the warden at once.

6. If you require further assistance, please call customer care.

7. You could borrow my umbrella, if you promise to return it as soon as you can.

8. If the children come home hungry, I have kept food in the fridge.

9. If we don't start the work early enough, we will not be able to finish it on time.

10. If you lose your way, call me and I will give you further directions.

11. I shall grant him leave provided that he informs me beforehand.

12 We finished washing up and then went out.

13. We sang loudly and kept up our spirits.

14. The children were robbed of their free period, so they were unhappy.

15. If I had known that he would deceive me, I would not have trusted him.

M.1 He won the contest in a fair manner.

2 I found my dog after searching thoroughly.

3. She works for a reputed company.

4. He could not remember whom he had met in the market.

5. I was not sure whether it was you.

6. But for his working tirelessly and efficiently, the project would not have been completed on time.

7. No sooner had the chief guest arrived than the programme began.

8. My father's only sister is the oldest of his siblings while there is no one in his family as young as
him.

9. Not only is Ravi's does have excellent writing expression but he is also an expert in debate.

10. He was so hot-tempered that he was involved in heated arguments too.

11. If you do not develop a positive attitude, you will never achieve success in life.

12. Not only does he have a home in Paris but also owns a private jet.

13. Is this the way to dress for a formal occasion?

14. Despite leaving his home very early, he missed his train due to heavy traffic.

15. The evidence against him was so strong that he could not deny that he had carried out the crime.

16. What I wouldn't give to see you happy!

17. On the occasion of his birthday, the king was generous to his subjects, even his enemies.

18. He was not allowed to enter the venue even though he had a ticket for the concert.

19. No one at the convention was wearing a suit except him.