Question

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.

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(i) “I saw a panther this morning”, he said modestly.

(Rewrite using indirect speech.)

(ii) Kiran is the fastest runner in our school.

(Begin: No other…………………)

(iii) Susan hid her grandmother’s spectacles.

(Begin: Her grandmother’s…………………)



(iv) Ali was too embarrassed to speak clearly.

(Begin: Ali was so…………………)

(v) As soon as the election results were out, the victory procession started.

(Begin: No sooner…………………)

(vi) Ranji prefers reading a book to watching a movie.

(Begin: Ranji would rather……….)

(vii) Anu does not study enough, but she still stands first.

(Begin: Despite…………………)

(viii) If Aruna practices, she will win the competition.

(Begin: Unless…………………)

Answer 1

Answer:

he told modestly that he saw a panther this morning

no other is the fastest runner in our school than Kiran

her grandmother's spectacles were his by Susan

Ali was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak clearly

no sooner the elections results were out , than the victory procession started

rajani would rather prefer reading a book than watching a movie

despite her lacking in studies, she stands first

unless Aruna practices she will not win the competition