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:

i) he said modestly that he saw a panther this morning.

ii)No other student in our school can run faster than Kiran.

iii)Her grandmother's spectacles were hidden by she herself

iv)Ali was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak clearly

v) No sooner the victory procession started, as the results were out

vi)Ranji would rather prefer reading a book than watching movie

vii)Despite she stands first in the class she doesn't study enough

viii) Unless she will practice she will not win the competition