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.
Girls do not have to attend the evening classes. (Use : exempted)
It looks as if Manoj has won the election. (Begin: Manoj seems...)
It was the last time he saw his grandfather. (Begin: Never again...)
Although he was selected for the post, he did not join the office. (Use : Despite)
Joe was so foolish that he believed the old man. (Use : rather)
Radha said, "I visited the Taj Mahal yesterday." (Begin : Radha said that....)
Crossing the road at a busy junction is dangerous. ( Begin :It...)
It is expected that the strike will end soon. (Begin : The strike is....)

Answer 1

1) Girls are exempted from the evening classes.

2) Manoj seems to have won the election

3) He never again saw his grandfather (?)

4) Despite being selected for the post,he did not join the office

5) Joe was rather foolish so he believed the old man (not sure about this one)

6) Radha said that she visited the Taj Mahal the previous day

7) It is dangerous to cross the road at a busy junction

8) The strike is expected to end soon