d) Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions
given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but
do not change the meaning of each sentence. [8]
(i) It is a pity that I did not follow my teacher’s instructions. (use:
wish)
(ii) As soon as the train arrived, all rushed into the
compartments. (Begin: No sooner …..)
(iii) He was accused of telling lies. (Begin: people …..)
(iv) Very few singers in India are as great as Balu. (Use: one of
the)
(v) Dhoni is the best cricketer I have ever seen. (Begin: No other
……)
(vi) Nobody will deny that Devi is honest. (Begin: Everyone ……)
(vii) But for your help. I would not have won the medal. (Begin: If
you ….)
(viii) “Do not listen to the music while attending the class,” the
teacher said to the students. (Begin: The teacher ordered the
students …..)
Answers
Answer:
1) It is a pity that I did not wish to follow my teacher's advice.
2) No sooner the train arrived, all rushed into the compartments.
3) People accused him of lying.
4) One of the hundred singers in India are as great as Balu.
5) No other cricketer is as best as Dhoni.
6) Everyone agrees that Devi is honest.
7) If you didn't help, I would not have won the medal.
8) The teacher ordered the students not to hear music while attending the class.
Answer:
1. I wish I had followed my teacher's instructions.
2. No sooner had the train arrived than all rushed into the compartments.
3. People accused him of lying or telling lies.
4. Balu is one of the greatest singers in India.
5. No other cricketer I have ever seen is as good as Dhoni.
6. Everyone agrees that Devi is honest.
7. If you had not helped me, I would not have won the medal.
8. The teacher ordered the students to not listen to music while attending the class.