Question

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. Although it was likely to rain, we went out for a walk.

(Begin: In spite…………….)

ii. The Tsunami caused extensive damage to the docks.

(Use: damaged)

iii. As soon as the magician left the stage, the commotion started.

(Begin: No sooner…………….)

iv. The Indian soldiers put up a brave fight.

(End: ………… bravely.)

v. I admit that I could have been more sympathetic.

(Begin: I do not………..)

vi. “Go right in,” said the nurse to the patient.

(Begin: The nurse……………)

vii. When I was on a holiday in London, I met Mrs Banerjee.

(Begin: While………….)

viii. If you are not a member you cannot borrow the tools.

(Begin: Only……….)​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. This summer has been the warmest in the last ten years.

(Rewrite using “warm”)

2. The taxi driver said, “He opened the door and jumped out before i could say a word.”

(Begin: The taxi driver said that…)

3. Robinson gave his companion Friday, a gift every Friday.

(Begin: Robinson’s companion Friday…)

4. As soon as the game was over, the chess pieces were put in the box.

(Begin: Hardly…)

5. The hike was so hard, that Joan had to turn back just an hour into it.

(Rewrite using “too” in place of “so”)

6. Unless the rain stops, the game will not resume.

(Begin: If..)

7. Jonas would rather stay at home than go out and play in the rain.

(Begin: Jonas prefers…)

8. Despite the best efforts by the Police, the money could not be retrieved.

(Begin: Inspite…)

9. The new machine did a good job of compressing the garments.

(Rewrite using “compress”)

10. A lot of people are capable of leading a team.

(Rewrite using “capability”)

11. As soon as the gates opened, the shoppers rushed in.

(Begin: No sooner…)

12. The clock struck twelve and the children ran out.

(End: … children)

13. Tomas drove into the wall with his car.

(Begin: The wall…)

14. If you do not eat fish, you will not become intelligent.

(Begin: Only…)

15. James was barely able to stand straight.

(End: … straight ?)

Explanation: