Question

Rewrite 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. 7 marks

a) The narrator urged the old man to go, but he didn’t move. ( Begin: Although)

b) As soon as the captain asked the old man to leave, he left. (Begin: No sooner)

c) The old man saw the narrator and started sharing his concerns. (Begin: On..)

d) The narrator asked the old man, “Did you leave the dove cage open?” (Rewrite in

indirect speech)

e) The old man said that he did not know anyone in that direction. (Rewrite in direct

speech)

f) Why they'll probably come through it all right. (Rewrite using: ‘Probability’) g) It's better not to think about the others. (Rewrite using the correct form of ‘prefer’)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Although the narrator urged the old man to go, he didn’t move.

2. No sooner had the captain asked the old man to leave,than he left.

3. On seeing the narrator, the old man started sharing this concerns.

4. The narrator asked the old man whether he had left the dove cage open.

5. The old man said,"I do not know anyone in that direction".

6. The probability is that they will come through it all right.( I am not really sure about this one)

7. It's preferable to not think about the others.

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