Rewrite as directed the sentences given below according to the instruction given and making changes necessary, without changing the meaning of each sentence:
1. The squirrels are as troublesome as the rats.
(Begin: The rats………………………..…..)
2. The French tourists were treated rudely by the haughty natives.
(Begin: The haughty………..)
3. The teacher congratulated and encouraged her students.
(Begin: Not only……………............)
4. My mentor said, “Be positive; never give up.”
( Change into indirect speech)
5. This horse is better trained than yours.
(Begin:Your................................................)
6. The thief ran so fast that the police could not catch him.
(Rewrite using too.)
7. The child disappeared as soon as the bus stopped.
(Begin: No sooner.................................)
8. Unless Rita take care of her health, she will not be able to look after her family.
(Begin: If…..)
9. His arrogance was the cause of his losing the election.
(Rewrite using "arrogant")
10. Raju did not complete exercise on time.
(Rewrite by adding a question tag.)
11. The teacher asked, "How many of you think the answer is correct?"
12. Sunil is the fastest runner in the school.
(End with ..................................as Sunil)
13. The boy asked, 'Why are you lying on the road in this manner?'
(Begin: The boy asked…........)
14. Arjun was a better speaker than his brother.
(Begin:His brother.................................)
15. As soon as the curtain came down the applause rang out.
(Begin: No sooner.............................)
Answers
Answer:
1. The rats and squirrels are both troublesome.
2. The haughty natives treated the French tourists rudely.
3. Not only did the teacher congratulate but also encouraged her students.
4. My mentor told me to be positive and never give up.
5. Your horse is not as better trained as this one.
6. The thief ran too fast to be caught by the police.
7. No sooner did the bus stop than the child disappeared.
8. If Rita does not take care of her health she will not be able to look after her family.
9. He was arrogant so he lost the election.
10. Did Raju complete exercise on time?
11. The teacher asked everyone how many of them thought the answer was correct
12. No runner in the school is as fast as Sunil.
13. The boy asked me why I was lying on the road in that manner.
14. His brother was not a better speaker as Arjun.
15. No sooner did the curtain come down than the applause rang out.
Explanation: