d) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.
Make any changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each
sentence. [8]
1. Had I not helped her, she would not have succeeded. (Begin: But…)
2. His generosity brought him much praise. (End: …generosity.)
3. No sooner had Ralph scored the goal than the celebrations began.
(Begin: Hardly…)
4. Although it was a sunny day, it was very cold. (Begin: Despite…)
5. Arya drank three glasses of water, but not even that quenched his thirst.
(Begin: Not even…)
6. Every one of them was an experienced mountaineer. (Begin: There was no…)
7. Neeraj goes to a school which has over thousand students. (Begin: There…)
8. She was the only person capable of being the House Captain.
(Use: capability…)
Answers
Answer:
1. Beginning an answer with the word 'but' is grammatically incorrect.
2. He was praised profoundly because of his generosity.
3. Hardly any time after Ralph scored the goal did the celebrations begin.
4. Despite it being a sunny day, it was very cold.
5. Not even after having drank three glasses of water, did Arya quench his thirst.
6. There was no inexperienced mountaineer.
7. There are over a thousand students at the school Neeraj goes to.
8. Not possible.
I HAVE ANSWERED THESE QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, BUT THERE MAY BE A FEW MISTAKES, SO PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THEM. ALSO, THESE AREN'T THE IDEAL POSSIBILITIES TO FORM SUCH SENTENCES, BUT GIVEN YOUR CONDITIONS, I THINK THESE ARE SATISFACTORY.
Explanation:
No sooner had Ralph scored the goal than the celebrations began. [Begin: Hardly…..]