ANSWER KEY TO: ICSE REVISION GRAMMAR QUESTIONS: 2 FOR THE EXAMS
Question Set 1:
Remove ‘As soon as’ using ‘No sooner………than’.
1.
Question: As soon as the bell is rung, the students enter the classroom.
Answer: No sooner is the bell rung than the students enter the
classroom.
2.
Question: As soon as the teacher is seen, the students become silent.
Answer: No sooner is the teacher seen than the students become silent.
3.
Question: As soon as the work is finished, he goes home.
Answer: No sooner is the work finished than he goes home.
4.
Question: As soon as the door is opened, the children run outside.
Answer: No sooner is the door opened than the children run outside.
5.
Question: As soon as the results are declared, the students celebrate.
Answer: No sooner are the results declared than the students celebrate.
6.
Question: As soon as the letter is delivered, the officer takes action.
Answer: No sooner is the letter delivered than the officer takes action.
7.
Question: As soon as the gates are opened, the visitors enter the museum.
Answer: No sooner are the gates opened than the visitors enter the
museum.
8.
Question: As soon as the food is served, the guests begin eating.
Answer: No sooner is the food served than the guests begin eating.
9.
Question: As soon as the documents are verified, the application is accepted.
Answer: No sooner are the documents verified than the application is
accepted.
10. Question: As soon as the teacher was seen, the students
stood up.
Answer: No sooner was the teacher seen than the students stood up.
11. Question: As soon as the bell was rung, the students
left the classroom.
Answer: No sooner was the bell rung than the students left the
classroom.
12. Question: As soon as he was informed, he came to the
office.
Answer: No sooner was he informed than he came to the office.
13. Question: As soon as the match was started, it began to
rain.
Answer: No sooner was the match started than it began to rain.
14. Question: As soon as the children were called, they
came inside.
Answer: No sooner were the children called than they came inside.
15. Question: As soon as the guests were seated, dinner was
served.
Answer: No sooner were the guests seated than dinner was served.
16. Question: As soon as the announcement was made, the
crowd became excited.
Answer: No sooner was the announcement made than the crowd became
excited.
17. Question: As soon as the thief was arrested, the
villagers felt relieved.
Answer: No sooner was the thief arrested than the villagers felt
relieved.
18. Question: As soon as the gates were closed, the
security guards took their positions.
Answer: No sooner were the gates closed than the security guards took
their positions.
19. Question: As soon as the work was completed, the
workers left the site.
Answer: No sooner was the work completed than the workers left the site.
20. Question: As soon as the truth was revealed, everyone
became shocked.
Answer: No sooner was the truth revealed than everyone became shocked.
21. Question: As soon as the books were distributed, the
students began reading.
Answer: No sooner were the books distributed than the students began
reading.
22. Question: As soon as the sun rises, the birds begin to
sing.
Answer: No sooner does the sun rise than the birds begin to sing.
23. Question: As soon as he plays the first ball, the
batsman hits a six.
Answer: No sooner does he play the first ball than the batsman hits a
six.
24. Question: As soon as she plays the piano, everyone
becomes attentive.
Answer: No sooner does she play the piano than everyone becomes
attentive.
25. Question: As soon as they play the match, the crowd
becomes excited.
Answer: No sooner do they play the match than the crowd becomes excited.
26. Question: As soon as the teacher enters the classroom,
the students stand up.
Answer: No sooner does the teacher enter the classroom than the students
stand up.
27. Question: As soon as the examination begins, the
candidates start writing.
Answer: No sooner does the examination begin than the candidates start
writing.
28. Question: As soon as the train arrives, the passengers
rush towards the platform.
Answer: No sooner does the train arrive than the passengers rush towards
the platform.
29. Question: As soon as the rain stops, the children go
outside.
Answer: No sooner does the rain stop than the children go outside.
30. Question: As soon as the sun sets, the villagers return
home.
Answer: No sooner does the sun set than the villagers return home.
31. Question: As soon as he receives the message, he
informs his parents.
Answer: No sooner does he receive the message than he informs his
parents.
32. Question: As soon as she finishes the assignment, she
submits it to the teacher.
Answer: No sooner does she finish the assignment than she submits it to
the teacher.
33. Question: As soon as the police reach the spot, the
crowd disperses.
Answer: No sooner do the police reach the spot than the crowd disperses.
34. Question: As soon as the principal announces the
result, the students cheer.
Answer: No sooner does the principal announce the result than the
students cheer.
35. Question: As soon as the doctor examines the patient,
he prescribes some medicines.
Answer: No sooner does the doctor examine the patient than he prescribes
some medicines.
36. Question: As soon as the guests arrive, the host
welcomes them.
Answer: No sooner do the guests arrive than the host welcomes them.
37. Question: As soon as the goalkeeper catches the ball,
the players move forward.
Answer: No sooner does the goalkeeper catch the ball than the players
move forward.
38. Question: As soon as the lights go out, everyone
becomes silent.
Answer: No sooner do the lights go out than everyone becomes silent.
39. Question: As soon as the child sees his mother, he runs
towards her.
Answer: No sooner does the child see his mother than he runs towards
her.
40. Question: As soon as he played the first ball, the
batsman hit a six.
Answer: No sooner did he play the first ball than the batsman hit a six.
41. Question: As soon as she played the piano, everyone
became attentive.
Answer: No sooner did she play the piano than everyone became attentive.
42. Question: As soon as they played the match, the crowd
became excited.
Answer: No sooner did they play the match than the crowd became excited.
43. Question: As soon as the teacher entered the classroom,
the students stood up.
Answer: No sooner did the teacher enter the classroom than the students
stood up.
44. Question: As soon as the examination began, the
candidates started writing.
Answer: No sooner did the examination begin than the candidates started
writing.
45. Question: As leather train arrived, the passengers
rushed towards the platform.
Answer: No sooner did the train arrive than the passengers rushed
towards the platform.
46. Question: As soon as the rain stopped, the children
went outside.
Answer: No sooner did the rain stop than the children went outside.
47. Question: As soon as he received the message, he
informed his parents.
Answer: No sooner did he receive the message than he informed his
parents.
48. Question: As soon as she finished the assignment, she
submitted it to the teacher.
Answer: No sooner did she finish the assignment than she submitted it to
the teacher.
49. Question: As soon as the police reached the spot, the
crowd dispersed.
Answer: No sooner did the police reach the spot than the crowd
dispersed.
50. Question: As soon as the principal announced the
result, the students cheered.
Answer: No sooner did the principal announce the result than the
students cheered.
51. Question: As soon as the guests arrived, the host
welcomed them.
Answer: No sooner did the guests arrive than the host welcomed them.
52. Question: As soon as the goalkeeper caught the ball,
the players moved forward.
Answer: No sooner did the goalkeeper catch the ball than the players
moved forward.
53. Question: As soon as the lights went out, everyone
became silent.
Answer: No sooner did the lights go out than everyone became silent.
54. Question: As soon as the child saw his mother, he ran
towards her.
Answer: No sooner did the child see his mother than he ran towards her.
Question Set 2:
Remove ‘As soon as’ using ‘Hardly………when/Scarcely……before’.
1.
Question: As soon as the teacher was seen, the students stood up.
Answer: Hardly had the teacher been seen when the students stood up.
2.
Question: As soon as the bell was rung, the students left the classroom.
Answer: Hardly had the bell been rung when the students left the
classroom.
3.
Question: As soon as he was informed, he came to the office.
Answer: Hardly had he been informed when he came to the office.
4.
Question: As soon as the match was started, it began to rain.
Answer: Hardly had the match been started when it began to rain.
5.
Question: As soon as the children were called, they came inside.
Answer: Hardly had the children been called when they came inside.
6.
Question: As soon as the guests were seated, dinner was served.
Answer: Hardly had the guests been seated when dinner was served.
7.
Question: As soon as the announcement was made, the crowd became excited.
Answer: Hardly had the announcement been made when the crowd became
excited.
8.
Question: As soon as the thief was arrested, the villagers felt relieved.
Answer: Hardly had the thief been arrested when the villagers felt
relieved.
9.
Question: As soon as the gates were closed, the security guards took their
positions.
Answer: Hardly had the gates been closed when the security guards took
their positions.
10. Question: As soon as the work was completed, the
workers left the site.
Answer: Hardly had the work been completed when the workers left the
site.
11. Question: As soon as the truth was revealed, everyone
became shocked.
Answer: Hardly had the truth been revealed when everyone became shocked.
12. Question: As soon as the books were distributed, the
students began reading.
Answer: Hardly had the books been distributed when the students began
reading.
13. Question: As soon as he played the first ball, the
batsman hit a six.
Answer: Hardly had he played the first ball when the batsman hit a six.
14. Question: As soon as she played the piano, everyone
became attentive.
Answer: Hardly had she played the piano when everyone became attentive.
15. Question: As soon as they played the match, the crowd
became excited.
Answer: Hardly had they played the match when the crowd became excited.
16. Question: As soon as the teacher entered the classroom,
the students stood up.
Answer: Hardly had the teacher entered the classroom when the students
stood up.
17. Question: As soon as the examination began, the
candidates started writing.
Answer: Hardly had the examination began when the candidates started
writing.
18. Question: As soon as the train arrived, the passengers
rushed towards the platform.
Answer: Hardly had the train arrived when the passengers rushed towards
the platform.
19. Question: As soon as the rain stopped, the children
went outside.
Answer: Hardly had the rain stopped when the children went outside.
20. Question: As soon as he received the message, he
informed his parents.
Answer: Hardly had he received the message when he informed his parents.
21. Question: As soon as she finished the assignment, she
submitted it to the teacher.
Answer: Hardly had she finished the assignment when she submitted it to
the teacher.
22. Question: As soon as the police reached the spot, the
crowd dispersed.
Answer: Hardly had the police reached the spot when the crowd dispersed.
23. Question: As soon as the principal announced the
result, the students cheered.
Answer: Hardly had the principal announced the result when the students
cheered.
24. Question: As soon as the guests arrived, the host
welcomed them.
Answer: Hardly had the guests arrived when the host welcomed them.
25. Question: As soon as the goalkeeper caught the ball,
the players moved forward.
Answer: Hardly had the goalkeeper caught the ball when the players moved
forward.
26. Question: As soon as the lights went out, everyone
became silent.
Answer: Hardly had the lights went out when everyone became silent.
27. Question: As soon as the child saw his mother, he ran
towards her.
Answer: Hardly had the child seen his mother when he ran towards her.
Question Set 3: Rewrite using "If... not".
1.
Question: Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
Answer: If you do not work hard, you will not succeed.
2.
Question: Unless she studies regularly, she will not pass the examination.
Answer:
If she does
not study regularly, she will not pass the examination.
3.
Question: Unless they reach the station early, they will miss the train.
Answer: If they do not reach the station early, they will miss
the train.
4.
Question: Unless he apologises to the teacher, she will not forgive him.
Answer: If he does not apologise to the teacher, she will not
forgive him.
5.
Question: Unless we save money, we cannot buy a new car.
Answer: If we do not save money, we cannot buy a new car.
6.
Question: Unless the driver reduces the speed, he may cause an accident.
Answer: If the driver does not reduce the speed, he may cause an
accident.
7.
Question: Unless you follow the instructions, you will make mistakes.
Answer: If you do not follow the instructions, you will make
mistakes.
8.
Question: Unless the students revise their lessons, they will forget them.
Answer: If the students do not revise their lessons, they will
forget them.
9.
Question: Unless he takes proper care, he may lose the opportunity.
Answer: If he does not take proper care, he may lose the
opportunity.
10. Question: Unless you tell me the truth, I cannot help
you.
Answer: If you do not tell me the truth, I cannot help you.
11. Question: Unless she practises every day, she will not
improve her performance.
Answer: If she does not practise every day, she will not improve
her performance.
12. Question: Unless the government takes immediate action,
the problem will become worse.
Answer: If the government does not take immediate action, the
problem will become worse.
13. Question: Unless you control your anger, you will lose
your friends.
Answer: If you do not control your anger, you will lose your
friends.
14. Question: Unless the rain stops, the match cannot
continue.
Answer: If the rain does not stop, the match cannot continue.
15. Question: Unless he returns the book today, the
librarian will charge him a fine.
Answer: If he does not return the book today, the librarian will
charge him a fine.
Question Set 4: Remove
‘Until’.
1.
Question: The students waited until the teacher arrived.
Answer: The students did not leave before the teacher arrived. /
The students waited up to the time when the teacher arrived.
2.
Question: She did not leave the office until she completed the work.
Answer: She left the office only after she completed the work.
3.
Question: He continued reading until he understood the difficult passage.
Answer: He did not stop reading before he understood the
difficult passage.
4.
Question: We waited at the station until the train arrived.
Answer: We did not leave the station before the train arrived.
5.
Question: The children played outside until their mother called them.
Answer: The children did not come inside before their mother
called them.
6.
Question: She remained silent until everyone finished speaking.
Answer: She did not speak before everyone finished speaking.
7.
Question: The farmer worked in the field until the sun set.
Answer: The farmer did not stop working in the field before the
sun set.
8.
Question: He did not reveal the secret until his friend asked him.
Answer: He revealed the secret only when his friend asked him.
9.
Question: They continued their journey until they reached the village.
Answer: They did not stop their journey before they reached the
village.
10.
Question: I will stay here until you return.
Answer: I will not leave from here before you return.
11.
Question: The baby cried until his mother picked him up.
Answer: The baby did not stop crying before his mother picked him
up.
12.
Question: The teacher waited until all the students submitted their notebooks.
Answer: The teacher did not start checking before all the
students submitted their notebooks.
13.
Question: He kept knocking at the door until someone opened it.
Answer: He did not stop knocking at the door before someone
opened it.
14.
Question: The workers continued repairing the road until darkness fell.
Answer: The workers did not stop repairing the road before
darkness fell.
15.
Question: She did not make a decision until she consulted her parents.
Answer: She made a decision only after she consulted her parents.
Question Set 5: Remove
"Too... to".
1.
Question: The boy runs too slowly to win the race.
Answer: The boy runs so slowly that he cannot win the race.
2.
Question: She speaks too softly to be heard clearly.
Answer: She speaks so softly that she cannot be heard clearly.
3.
Question: He drives too fast to control the car safely.
Answer: He drives so fast that he cannot control the car safely.
4.
Question: The child walks too slowly to keep pace with his friends.
Answer: The child walks so slowly that he cannot keep pace with
his friends.
5.
Question: She writes too carelessly to avoid mistakes.
Answer: She writes so carelessly that she cannot avoid mistakes.
6.
Question: He works too slowly to complete the task on time.
Answer: He works so slowly that he cannot complete the task on
time.
7.
Question: The old man walks too weakly to climb the stairs.
Answer: The old man walks so weakly that he cannot climb the
stairs.
8.
Question: The student answers too carelessly to get full marks.
Answer: The student answers so carelessly that he cannot get full
marks.
9.
Question: He speaks too quickly for the audience to understand him.
Answer: He speaks so quickly that the audience cannot understand
him.
10. Question: She sings too softly for the audience to hear
her.
Answer: She sings so softly that the audience cannot hear her.
11. Question: The box weighs too much for the child to
carry.
Answer: The box weighs so much that the child cannot carry it.
12. Question: The river flows too rapidly for the villagers
to cross safely.
Answer: The river flows so rapidly that the villagers cannot
cross it safely.
13. Question: The question seems too difficult for the
students to answer.
Answer: The question seems so difficult that the students cannot
answer it.
14. Question: The road looks too narrow for two buses to
pass.
Answer: The road looks so narrow that two buses cannot pass.
15. Question: He arrived too late to catch the train. (Past
Tense)
Answer: He arrived so late that he could not catch the train.
16. Question: She worked too slowly to finish the project
on time. (Past Tense)
Answer: She worked so slowly that she could not finish the
project on time.
17. Question: The boy ran too fast for his friends to catch
him. (Past Tense)
Answer: The boy ran so fast that his friends could not catch him.
18. Question: He spoke too loudly to remain unnoticed. (Past
Tense)
Answer: He spoke so loudly that he could not remain unnoticed.
19. Question: The students answered too hurriedly to avoid
mistakes. (Past Tense)
Answer: The students answered so hurriedly that they could not
avoid mistakes.
20. Question: She drove too carelessly to reach her
destination safely. (Past Tense)
Answer: She drove so carelessly that she could not reach her
destination safely.
Question Set 6: USE ‘AS WELL AS’.
1.
Riya sings well. She dances well.
Answer: Riya sings well as well as dances well.
2.
He teaches English. He writes books.
Answer: He teaches English as well as writes books.
3.
The teacher explained the poem. She discussed
its theme.
Answer: The teacher explained the poem as well as discussed its theme.
4.
Ravi plays cricket. He plays football.
Answer: Ravi plays cricket as well as football.
5.
She bought vegetables. She bought fruits.
Answer: She bought vegetables as well as fruits.
6.
The company manufactures computers. It repairs
them.
Answer: The company manufactures as well as repairs computers.
7.
He speaks English fluently. He writes English
accurately.
Answer: He speaks English fluently as well as writes it accurately.
8.
The student completed the assignment. He
prepared the presentation.
Answer: The student completed the assignment as well as prepared the
presentation.
9.
The doctor examined the patient. He advised
him to rest.
Answer: The doctor examined the patient as well as advised him to rest.
10.
The school organises debates. It conducts
literary competitions.
Answer: The school organises debates as well as conducts literary
competitions.
Question Set 7: USE ‘BOTH … AND’.
1.
Amit reads novels. Amit reads newspapers.
Answer: Amit reads both novels and newspapers.
2.
She sings beautifully. She plays the piano
beautifully.
Answer: She both sings beautifully and plays the piano
beautifully.
3.
The teacher praised the student. The principal
praised the student.
Answer: Both the teacher and the principal praised the
student.
4.
He bought a laptop. He bought a printer.
Answer: He bought both a laptop and a printer.
5.
Rina speaks Hindi. Rina speaks English.
Answer: Rina speaks both Hindi and English.
6.
The team showed courage. The team showed
determination.
Answer: The team showed both courage and determination.
7.
The book is informative. The book is
interesting.
Answer: The book is both informative and interesting.
8.
The road is long. The road is difficult.
Answer: The road is both long and difficult.
9.
She completed the project. She presented the
project.
Answer: She both completed the project and presented it.
10.
The new system saves time. The new system
reduces expenses.
Answer: The new system both saves time and reduces
expenses.
Question Set 8: Use and begin with ‘not only … but also’.
1.
Rina sings beautifully and dances gracefully.
Answer 1 (Use): Rina not only sings beautifully but also dances
gracefully.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only does Rina sing beautifully but she also
dances gracefully.
2.
The boy completed the project and presented it
confidently.
Answer 1 (Use): The boy not only completed the project but also
presented it confidently.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the boy complete the project but he
also presented it confidently.
3.
She speaks English fluently and writes it
accurately.
Answer 1 (Use): She not only speaks English fluently but also writes it
accurately.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only does she speak English fluently but she
also writes it accurately.
4.
The teacher explained the lesson clearly and
answered every question patiently.
Answer 1 (Use): The teacher not only explained the lesson clearly but
also answered every question patiently.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the teacher explain the lesson
clearly but he/she also answered every question patiently.
5.
He lost his wallet and missed the last bus.
Answer 1 (Use): He not only lost his wallet but also missed the last
bus.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did he lose his wallet but he also
missed the last bus.
6.
The new policy will reduce pollution and
improve public health.
Answer 1 (Use): The new policy will not only reduce pollution but also
improve public health.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only will the new policy reduce pollution but
it will also improve public health.
7.
The student won the scholarship and received a
special award.
Answer 1 (Use): The student not only won the scholarship but also
received a special award.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the student win the scholarship but
he/she also received a special award.
8.
The manager praised the employee and
recommended him for promotion.
Answer 1 (Use): The manager not only praised the employee but also
recommended him for promotion.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the manager praise the employee but
he also recommended him for promotion.
9.
The storm damaged several houses and destroyed
many trees.
Answer 1 (Use): The storm not only damaged several houses but also
destroyed many trees.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the storm damage several houses but
it also destroyed many trees.
10.
The scientist discovered a new species and
recorded its unusual behaviour.
Answer 1 (Use): The scientist not only discovered a new species but also
recorded its unusual behaviour.
Answer 2 (Begin with): Not only did the scientist discover a new species
but he/she also recorded its unusual behaviour.
Question Set 9: Begin with and use ‘either … or’.
1.
You can take the bus. You can walk to the
station.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either you can take the bus or you can walk to the
station.
Answer 2 (Use): You can either take the bus or walk to the
station.
2.
Rohan will complete the work today. He will
submit it tomorrow.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either Rohan will complete the work today or he will
submit it tomorrow.
Answer 2 (Use): Rohan will either complete the work today or
submit it tomorrow.
3.
We can visit the museum. We can explore the
old fort.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either we can visit the museum or we can explore the
old fort.
Answer 2 (Use): We can either visit the museum or explore
the old fort.
4.
She will study medicine. She will choose
engineering.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either she will study medicine or she will choose
engineering.
Answer 2 (Use): She will either study medicine or choose
engineering.
5.
You must apologise to him. You must accept the
consequences.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either you must apologise to him or you must accept
the consequences.
Answer 2 (Use): You must either apologise to him or accept
the consequences.
6.
The teacher will explain the problem. He/She
will ask another student to solve it.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either the teacher will explain the problem or he/she
will ask another student to solve it.
Answer 2 (Use): The teacher will either explain the problem or
ask another student to solve it.
7.
They will stay at home. They will join us for
dinner.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either they will stay at home or they will join us for
dinner.
Answer 2 (Use): They will either stay at home or join us
for dinner.
8.
You can pay the fee online. You can deposit it
at the office.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either you can pay the fee online or you can deposit
it at the office.
Answer 2 (Use): You can either pay the fee online or
deposit it at the office.
9.
The captain will select Rahul. He will appoint
another player.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either the captain will select Rahul or he will
appoint another player.
Answer 2 (Use): The captain will either select Rahul or
appoint another player.
10.
We will leave now. We will wait for the next
train.
Answer 1 (Begin): Either we will leave now or we will wait for the next
train.
Answer 2 (Use): We will either leave now or wait for the
next train.
Question Set 10: Use and Begin with ‘neither … nor’.
1. Rahul does not play cricket and does not watch football.
Answer 1 (Use): Rahul neither plays cricket nor watches
football.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither does Rahul play cricket, nor
does he watch football.
2. She did not call me and did not send me a message.
Answer 1 (Use): She neither called me nor sent me a
message.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither did she call me, nor did she
send me a message.
3. The boy cannot read the passage and cannot understand it.
Answer 1 (Use): The boy can neither read the passage nor
understand it.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither can the boy read the passage, nor
can he understand it.
4. He does not speak French and does not write German.
Answer 1 (Use): He neither speaks French nor writes
German.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither does he speak French, nor does
he write German.
5. The manager did not approve the proposal and did not reject it.
Answer 1 (Use): The manager neither approved the proposal nor
rejected it.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither did the manager approve the proposal, nor
did he reject it.
6. The students did not complete the assignment and did not submit it.
Answer 1 (Use): The students neither completed the assignment nor
submitted it.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither did the students complete the
assignment, nor did they submit it.
7. She will not attend the meeting and will not join the programme.
Answer 1 (Use): She will neither attend the meeting nor
join the programme.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither will she attend the meeting, nor
will she join the programme.
8. The machine does not produce noise and does not consume much
electricity.
Answer 1 (Use): The machine neither produces noise nor
consumes much electricity.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither does the machine produce noise, nor
does it consume much electricity.
9. He has not visited Delhi and has not travelled to Mumbai.
Answer 1 (Use): He has neither visited Delhi nor travelled
to Mumbai.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither has he visited Delhi, nor has he
travelled to Mumbai.
10. The witness could not identify the man and could not describe his
appearance.
Answer 1 (Use): The witness could neither identify the man nor
describe his appearance.
Answer 2 (Begin): Neither could the witness identify the man, nor
could he describe his appearance.
Question Set 11:
Join the sentences according to the instructions given.
1. He repaired the damaged computer. He installed new software. (Simple)
Answer: Besides repairing the damaged computer, he installed new
software. / Having repaired the damaged computer, he installed new software.
2. The teacher corrected the essays. She explained the common errors.
(Simple)
Answer: The teacher corrected the essays, explaining the common errors.
/ Correcting the essays, the teacher explained the common errors.
3. She had very little experience. The manager entrusted her with the
responsibility. (Compound)
Answer: She had very little experience, yet the manager entrusted her
with the responsibility.
4. The library contains rare manuscripts. It provides access to valuable
journals. (Compound)
Answer: The library contains rare manuscripts, and it provides access to
valuable journals.
5. The teacher repeated the instructions. Nobody should misunderstand the
procedure. (Complex)
Answer: The teacher repeated the instructions so that nobody should
misunderstand the procedure.
6. She received the award. Her contribution had been recognised by the
committee. (Complex)
Answer: She received the award because her contribution had been
recognised by the committee.
7. Careful planning is necessary. You want to complete the work
successfully. (Simple)
Answer: Careful planning is necessary to complete the work successfully.
8. The student borrowed a dictionary. I had recommended the dictionary to
him. (Complex)
Answer: The student borrowed a dictionary which I had recommended to
him.
9. She carried an umbrella. She wanted to protect herself from the rain.
(Simple)
Answer: She carried an umbrella to protect herself from the rain.
10. His explanation sounded convincing. I was not satisfied with it.
(Compound)
Answer: His explanation sounded convincing, but I was not satisfied with
it.
11. The committee accepted his proposal. He had supported it with convincing
evidence. (Complex)
Answer: The committee accepted his proposal as he had supported it with
convincing evidence.
12. He may lose his position. He does not change his attitude. (Complex)
Answer: He may lose his position if he does not change his attitude. /
Unless he changes his attitude, he may lose his position.
13. She entered the laboratory. She wanted to examine the specimen
carefully. (Simple)
Answer: She entered the laboratory to examine the specimen carefully.
14. He could not complete the assignment. Several pages of his notebook were
missing. (Compound)
Answer: He could not complete the assignment, for several pages of his
notebook were missing.
15. You can solve the problem. You approach it patiently. (Simple)
Answer: You can solve the problem by approaching it patiently.
16. She possesses remarkable patience. She has considerable determination.
(Simple)
Answer: Besides possessing remarkable patience, she has considerable
determination.
17. The crops failed. There had been almost no rainfall for several months.
(Simple)
Answer: The crops failed due to almost no rainfall for several months.
18. The students looked disappointed. The results did not meet their
expectations. (Compound)
Answer: The results did not meet their expectations, so the students
looked disappointed.
19. The young musician plays the violin exceptionally well. He composes his
own pieces. (Compound)
Answer: The young musician plays the violin exceptionally well, and he
composes his own pieces.
20. The speaker answered every question. He impressed the audience with his
clarity. (Compound)
Answer: The speaker answered every question and impressed the audience
with his clarity.
21. You will regret the decision. You do not consider the consequences.
(Complex)
Answer: You will regret the decision if you do not consider the
consequences.
22. She joined the course. She wanted to develop her communication skills.
(Simple)
Answer: She joined the course to develop her communication skills.
23. She could not attend the ceremony. Her flight was cancelled at the last
moment. (Simple)
Answer: She could not attend the ceremony owing to the cancellation of
her flight at the last moment.
24. The gate was locked. Strangers should not enter the premises. (Complex)
Answer: The gate was locked so that strangers should not enter the
premises.
25. The villagers continued their journey. The weather was extremely
unpleasant. (Complex)
Answer: Although the weather was extremely unpleasant, the villagers
continued their journey.
26. The passengers remained inside the station. The railway authorities
cancelled the train. (Complex)
Answer: The passengers remained inside the station because the railway
authorities had cancelled the train.
27. The candidate spoke confidently. He presented his ideas logically.
(Compound)
Answer: The candidate spoke confidently, and he presented his ideas
logically.
28. I remember the afternoon. We received the unexpected news then.
(Complex)
Answer: I remember the afternoon when we received the unexpected news.
29. He accepted the offer. The salary was not attractive. (Simple)
Answer: Despite the unattractive salary, he accepted the offer. / In
spite of the salary being unattractive, he accepted the offer.
30. They visited the museum. Many ancient sculptures are preserved there.
(Complex)
Answer: They visited the museum where many ancient sculptures are
preserved.
31. She showed me the painting. Her brother had created it. (Complex)
Answer: She showed me the painting that her brother had created.
32. He lowered his voice. The people outside should not hear the
conversation. (Complex)
Answer: He lowered his voice so that the people outside should not hear
the conversation.
33. Your cooperation is necessary. The project cannot succeed without it.
(Complex)
Answer: The project cannot succeed unless you cooperate. / If you do not
cooperate, the project cannot succeed.
34. He remained silent. Everyone expected an explanation. (Compound)
Answer: Everyone expected an explanation, yet he remained silent.
35. We passed through a narrow valley. A small river flows through the
valley. (Complex)
Answer: We passed through a narrow valley through which a small river
flows.
36. She completed the research independently. She published her findings in
a journal. (Simple)
Answer: Having completed the research independently, she published her
findings in a journal.
37. He visited the bank. He wanted to verify the transaction. (Simple)
Answer: He visited the bank to verify the transaction.
38. Rohan has won several prizes. He has represented his school at the state
level. (Simple)
Answer: Besides winning several prizes, Rohan has represented his school
at the state level.
39. I finally met the author. I had admired his novels for years. (Complex)
Answer: I finally met the author whose novels I had admired for years.
40. The machine will operate efficiently. You maintain it properly.
(Complex)
Answer: The machine will operate efficiently if you maintain it
properly. / Provided you maintain it properly, the machine will operate
efficiently.
41. He missed the interview. He had noted the wrong date. (Complex)
Answer: He missed the interview because he had noted the wrong date.
42. We returned to the village. My father had spent his childhood there.
(Complex)
Answer: We returned to the village where my father had spent his
childhood.
43. We returned without buying anything. The shopkeeper had closed the
store. (Compound)
Answer: The shopkeeper had closed the store, so we returned without
buying anything.
44. The streets became deserted. A warning had been issued by the
authorities. (Simple)
Answer: The streets became deserted following a warning issued by the
authorities.
45. I cannot understand the reason. She rejected the proposal for that
reason. (Complex)
Answer: I cannot understand the reason why she rejected the proposal.
46. The journey may become uncomfortable. You carry unnecessary luggage.
(Complex)
Answer: The journey may become uncomfortable if you carry unnecessary
luggage.
47. The guard stood near the entrance. Visitors should follow the prescribed
route. (Complex)
Answer: The guard stood near the entrance so that visitors should follow
the prescribed route.
48. He showed us an old photograph. The photograph had been taken during his
childhood. (Complex)
Answer: He showed us an old photograph which had been taken during his
childhood.
49. She possesses considerable knowledge. She lacks practical experience.
(Compound)
Answer: She possesses considerable knowledge, but she lacks practical
experience.
50. The hotel provides comfortable rooms. It offers excellent food.
(Compound)
Answer: The hotel provides comfortable rooms, and it offers excellent
food.
51. The child began to tremble. He heard an unfamiliar sound outside.
(Complex)
Answer: The child began to tremble when he heard an unfamiliar sound
outside.
52. The old man walked slowly. He refused assistance. (Simple)
Answer: Despite walking slowly, the old man refused assistance. / The
old man walked slowly, refusing assistance.
53. The match was postponed. The players left the ground. (Compound)
Answer: The match was postponed, and the players left the ground.
54. The officer questioned the witness. The witness had reported the
incident. (Complex)
Answer: The officer questioned the witness who had reported the
incident.
55. The notice was written in large letters. Everyone should be able to read
it. (Complex)
Answer: The notice was written in large letters so that everyone should
be able to read it.
56. The examination was difficult. Most candidates completed it on time.
(Complex)
Answer: Although the examination was difficult, most candidates
completed it on time.
57. The woman thanked the doctor. The doctor had treated her son. (Complex)
Answer: The woman thanked the doctor who had treated her son.
58. The athlete suffered an injury. He finished the race. (Simple)
Answer: In spite of suffering an injury, the athlete finished the race.
/ Despite an injury, the athlete finished the race.
59. I shall always remember the evening. Our team achieved its greatest
victory on that evening. (Complex)
Answer: I shall always remember the evening when our team achieved its
greatest victory.
60. The plants will wither. Nobody waters them regularly. (Complex)
Answer: The plants will wither if nobody waters them regularly. / Unless
the plants are watered regularly, they will wither.
61. The agreement will remain ineffective. Both parties do not accept its
conditions. (Complex)
Answer: The agreement will remain ineffective if both parties do not
accept its conditions. / Unless both parties accept its conditions, the
agreement will remain ineffective.
62. The scientist collected several samples. He intended to compare their
properties. (Simple)
Answer: The scientist collected several samples intending to compare
their properties.
63. The child was frightened. He entered the dark room. (Complex)
Answer: As the child was frightened, he entered the dark room. / The
child, who was frightened, entered the dark room.
64. Regular practice is essential. You wish to improve your pronunciation.
(Simple)
Answer: Regular practice is essential to improve your pronunciation.
Question Set 12:
Transform the sentences according to the instructions given.
1.
Let
us discuss the matter later, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Let us discuss the matter later, shall we?
2.
Mother
said, “Do not waste your valuable time.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: Mother advised me not to waste my valuable time. / Mother
forbade me to waste my valuable time.
3.
The
answer was correct. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: The answer was not incorrect.
4.
He
did not save enough money. He could not buy the house. (Combine using a
Conditional Clause)
Answer: If he had saved enough money, he could have bought the house.
5.
The
view from the mountain is remarkably beautiful. (Transform into an Exclamatory
Sentence)
Answer: How remarkably beautiful the view from the mountain is!
6.
If
the timely help of the doctor had not been available, the patient would have
died. (Rewrite using 'Had it not been for')
Answer: Had it not been for the timely help of the doctor, the patient
would have died.
7.
Nobody
can forget the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. (Transform into a Rhetorical
Question)
Answer: Who can forget the sacrifices of our freedom fighters?
8.
Close
the window, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Close the window, will you? / Close the window, won't
you?
9.
The
carpenter made this beautiful table. (Change the Voice)
Answer: This beautiful table was made by the carpenter.
10. Everyone wants to
live a peaceful life. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Who does not want to live a peaceful life?
11. If the police had
not arrived in time, the situation would have become worse. (Rewrite using
'Without')
Answer: Without the timely arrival of the police, the situation would
have become worse.
12. Rina said to me,
“Where did you keep my book?” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: Rina asked me where I had kept her book.
13. If she does not
practise regularly, she will not improve. (Rewrite using 'Without')
Answer: Without regular practice, she will not improve. / Without
practising regularly, she will not improve.
14. She is an honest
and hardworking student. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: She is not only honest but also hardworking. / She is neither
dishonest nor lazy.
15. He said to his
friend, “Can you lend me your dictionary?” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: He asked his friend if he could lend him his dictionary.
16. The committee will
announce the results tomorrow. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow.
17. No one can survive
without water. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Can anyone survive without water?
18. The child runs
very fast. (Transform into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Answer: How fast the child runs!
19. We cannot live
without hope. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Can we live without hope?
20. Only Ramesh knew
the truth. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: None but Ramesh knew the truth.
21. Everyone desires
happiness. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Who does not desire happiness?
22. All the students
were present in the classroom. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: Not a single student was absent from the classroom. / No student
was absent from the classroom.
23. The teacher gave
the students some useful advice. (Change the Voice)
Answer: Some useful advice was given to the students by the teacher. /
The students were given some useful advice by the teacher.
24. Your brother can
solve this problem, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Your brother can solve this problem, can't he?
25. Work hard. You
will succeed in life. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If you work hard, you will succeed in life.
26. If the rain had
not stopped, the match would have been cancelled. (Rewrite using 'Had it not')
Answer: Had it not stopped raining, the match would have been cancelled.
27. She randomly
visits her relatives, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: She randomly visits her relatives, doesn't she?
28. The manager is
examining the documents carefully. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The documents are being examined carefully by the manager.
29. He always speaks
the truth. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: He never tells a lie.
30. Someone has stolen
my bicycle. (Change the Voice)
Answer: My bicycle has been stolen.
31. The security
guard's intervention prevented the theft. (Rewrite using 'But for')
Answer: But for the security guard's intervention, the theft would have
taken place.
32. The heavy rain
prevented us from reaching the village. (Rewrite using 'But for')
Answer: But for the heavy rain, we would have reached the village.
33. There is little
water in the tank, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: There is little water in the tank, is there? (Note:
'little' has a negative meaning, so the tag is positive).
34. The police caught
the thief near the railway station. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The thief was caught by the police near the railway station.
35. It is impossible
to forget one's childhood. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Is it possible to forget one's childhood?
36. She may come
tomorrow. We will inform her about the programme. (Combine using a Conditional
Clause)
Answer: If she comes tomorrow, we will inform her about the programme.
37. No one can deny
the importance of time. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Who can deny the importance of time?
38. He said, “I have
finished my work.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: He said that he had finished his work.
39. Nothing has been
damaged, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Nothing has been damaged, has it?
40. If you do not obey
the instructions, you will make mistakes. (Rewrite using 'Without')
Answer: Without obeying the instructions, you will make mistakes.
41. People speak
English in many countries. (Change the Voice)
Answer: English is spoken in many countries.
42. You needn’t attend
the meeting, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: You needn’t attend the meeting, need you?
43. Who wrote this
remarkable poem? (Change the Voice)
Answer: By whom was this remarkable poem written?
44. The teacher said,
“The earth moves round the sun.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: The teacher said that the earth moves round the sun.
45. The old man said,
“Alas! I have lost my only son.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: The old man exclaimed sorrowfully that he had lost his only son.
46. She said, “What a
beautiful painting it is!” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: She exclaimed with delight that it was a very beautiful
painting.
47. We should respect
our parents. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Shouldn't we respect our parents?
48. Nobody informed
you about the change, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Nobody informed you about the change, did they?
49. He hardly speaks
to anyone, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: He hardly speaks to anyone, does he?
50. If he had not
helped me, I would have failed. (Rewrite using 'Without')
Answer: Without his help, I would have failed.
51. They had completed
the work before sunset. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The work had been completed before sunset.
52. The workers have
repaired the damaged bridge. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The damaged bridge has been repaired by the workers.
53. He does not follow
the doctor's advice. His condition may become worse. (Combine using a
Conditional Clause)
Answer: If he does not follow the doctor's advice, his condition may
become worse.
54. He said to me,
“Please help me with this problem.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: He requested me to help him with that problem.
55. If you do not work
hard, you cannot succeed. (Rewrite using 'Without')
Answer: Without working hard, you cannot succeed. / Without hard work,
you cannot succeed.
56. Your guidance
helped me complete the project. (Rewrite using 'But for')
Answer: But for your guidance, I could not have completed the project.
57. In a position like
yours, I would accept the offer. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If I were in a position like yours, I would accept the offer.
58. The students were
discussing the difficult problem. (Change the Voice)
Answer: The difficult problem was being discussed by the students.
59. I had known about
the meeting. I would have attended it. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended it.
60. The storm
destroyed several houses in the village. (Change the Voice)
Answer: Several houses in the village were destroyed by the storm.
61. Don’t make so much
noise, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Don’t make so much noise, will you?
62. Everyone loved the
courage of the young soldier. (Transform into a Negative Sentence)
Answer: No one failed to love the courage of the young soldier. / There
was no one who did not love the courage of the young soldier.
63. Nobody can deny
the importance of education. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Who can deny the importance of education? / Can anybody deny the
importance of education?
64. If his wise advice
had not been available, I would have made a serious mistake. (Rewrite using
'Had it not been for')
Answer: Had it not been for his wise advice, I would have made a serious
mistake.
65. She sings very
sweetly. (Transform into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Answer: How sweetly she sings!
66. The captain said,
“Hurrah! We have won the match.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: The captain exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.
67. The timely help of
the doctor saved his life. (Rewrite using 'But for')
Answer: But for the timely help of the doctor, he would have died.
68. She says to her
brother, “Why are you disturbing me?” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: She asks her brother why he is disturbing her. (Note: The
reporting verb is present tense, so the internal tense remains present).
69. He did not take an
umbrella. He got completely wet. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If he had taken an umbrella, he would not have gotten completely
wet.
70. It is a very
beautiful flower. (Transform into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Answer: What a beautiful flower it is!
71. Everyone knows
that honesty is the best policy. (Transform into an Interrogative Sentence)
Answer: Who does not know that honesty is the best policy?
72. You have completed
the assignment, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: You have completed the assignment, haven't you?
73. Everyone loved
freedom. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Who did not love freedom?
74. She used to live
here, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: She used to live here, didn't she? / She used to live
here, usedn't she?
75. His presence of
mind saved the passengers. (Rewrite using 'But for')
Answer: But for his presence of mind, the passengers would not have been
saved.
76. The night is
extremely cold. (Transform into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Answer: How cold the night is!
77. If she had not
informed us, we would not have known about the change. (Rewrite using 'Had it
not')
Answer: Had she not informed us, we would not have known about the
change. / Had it not been for her information, we would not have known about
the change.
78. The teacher said
to the students, “Work hard for the examination.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: The teacher advised the students to work hard for the
examination.
79. They were waiting
outside, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: They were waiting outside, weren't they?
80. He said, “I will
complete the work tomorrow.” (Change to Indirect Speech)
Answer: He said that he would complete the work the following day.
81. He is a very brave
soldier. (Transform into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Answer: What a brave soldier he is!
82. It is impossible
to measure a mother's love. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Is it possible to measure a mother's love?
83. Everyone enjoyed
the programme, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Everyone enjoyed the programme, didn't they?
84. Few students
understood the question, …… ? (Supply a suitable Question Tag)
Answer: Few students understood the question, did they?
85. Hurry up. You will
miss the train. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If you do not hurry up, you will miss the train. / Unless you
hurry up, you will miss the train.
86. You must obey the
rules. You will avoid punishment. (Combine using a Conditional Clause)
Answer: If you obey the rules, you will avoid punishment.
87. She practises
regularly. She will improve her performance. (Combine using a Conditional
Clause)
Answer: If she practises regularly, she will improve her performance.
88. Nobody can deny
the importance of time. (Transform into a Rhetorical Question)
Answer: Who can deny the importance of time?
