Question

Exercise 6
Rewrite the following sentences correctly according to the instructions given after each.
(ICSE 2002)
Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of the sentence.

1. John has probably forgotten the date of examination.
(Begin; In__________)
2. Very few countries are as large as India.
(Use; 'larger'.)
3. The sergeant asked, "Did you have any training before"?
(Rewrite using 'whether' or 'if')
4. If you don't come, I will not go out.
(Begin: Only_________)
5. He sold his house to a wealthy diamond magnate.
(Rewrite using 'bought instead of 'sold')​

Answer 1

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1. John has probably forgotten the date of examination.

• In all probability John has forgotten the date of the examination.

2. Very few countries are as large as India.

• Very few countries are larger than India.

3. The sergeant asked, "Did you have any training before?"

• The sergeant enquired whether he had any previous training.

4. If you don't come, I will not go out.

• Only if you come will I go out.

5. He sold his house to a wealthy diamond magnate.

• A wealthy diamond magnate bought his house.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. John has probably forgotten the date of examination.

In all probability John has forgotten the date of the examination.

2. Very few countries are as large as India.

Very few countries are larger than India.

3. The sergeant asked, "Did you have any training before?"

The sergeant enquired whether he had any previous training.

4. If you don't come, I will not go out.

Only if you come will I go out.

5. He sold his house to a wealthy diamond magnate.

A wealthy diamond magnate bought his house.