SDM'S KEY TO USE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS/NO SOONER……THAN/HARDLY…WHEN/SCARCELY….BEFORE.

 USE NO SOONER……THAN:

Key to Exercise: 1

1. No sooner did his worker arrive than he started scolding him.

2. No sooner did I get the news than I left for Mumbai

3. No sooner does he complete his work than he goes to play.

4. No sooner did he saw his friend than he went to speak to him.

5. No sooner did he write the letter than he posted it.

 6. No sooner did the doctor arrive than the patient felt better.

7. No sooner did we reach the temple than the Aarati began.

8. No sooner did night approach than the street lights were switched on.

9. No sooner did he speak about her than she arrived.

10. No sooner did we enter the forest than we saw a tiger.

11. No sooner did the principal enter the hall than the students stood up.

 

Key to Exercise: 2

1. No sooner do the players return to the dressing room than the coach gives them tips.

2. No sooner do all the members gather than the meeting starts.

3. No sooner do the books come to the stores than students rush to buy.

4. No sooner do the flowers blossom than the bees come up to suck honey.

5. No sooner do the students complete their papers than they are allowed to go out

6. No sooner do the thieves notice the police than they flee.

7. No sooner do I get the paper than I start writing the answers.

8. No sooner does the baby cry than mother feeds.

9. No sooner were the papers corrected than the results were declared

10. No sooner was I in need than I asked my brother for help.

Remove “No sooner…than”.

Exercise: 1

1. As soon as he opened the letter, he started weeping.

2. As soon as he appeared on the stage, clapping started.

3. As soon as it was said, it was done.

4. As soon as the commander ordered, the soldiers started firing.

5. As soon as I reached home, it started raining.

6. As soon as he wrote the poem, he posted it on his timeline.

7. As soon as he saw her, he went to speak to her.

8. As soon as he does his work, he starts playing.

9. As soon as the teacher came into the class, the students stood up.

10. As soon as match ended, the prizes were given away.

Exercise: 2

1. As soon as we reached the pond, we jumped into it to swim.

2. As soon as the captain won the toss, he decided to bowl first.

3. As soon as we won the match, the president of the club congratulated us.

4. As soon as the girls put on their costumes, they danced.

5. As soon as the rabbit went to sleep, the tortoise crawled past the finish line.

6. As soon as the Chief Guest lighted the lamp, the audience clapped.

7. As soon as the choir started singing, the audience kept quiet.

8. As soon as the tiger sprang upon the goat, the hunter killed it.

9. As soon as I opened the book, I found what I was looking for.

10. As soon as he opened his shop, all his goods were sold out.

Use “Hardly…when”.

Key to Exercise: 1

1. Hardly had his worker arrived when he started scolding him.

2. Hardly had I got the news when I left for Mumbai

3. Hardly had he completed his work when he goes to play.

4. Hardly had he seen his friend when he went to speak to him.

5. Hardly had he written the letter when he posted it.

 6. Hardly had the doctor arrived when the patient felt better.

7. Hardly had we reached the temple when the Aarati began.

8. Hardly had night approached when the street lights were switched on.

9. Hardly had he spoken about her when she arrived.

10. Hardly had we entered the forest when we saw a tiger.

Use “Scarcely........before”.

Exercise: 1

1. Scarcely had we reached the pond before we jumped into it to swim.

2. Scarcely had the captain won the toss before he decided to bowl first.

3. Scarcely had we won the match before the president of the club congratulated us.

4. Scarcely had the girls put on their costumes before they danced.

5. Scarcely had the rabbit gone to sleep before the tortoise crawled past the finish line.

6. Scarcely had the Chief Guest lighted the lamp before the audience clapped.

7. Scarcely had the choir started singing before the audience kept quiet.

8. Scarcely had the tiger sprung upon the goat before the hunter killed it.

9. Scarcely had the rain stopped before the match resumed.

10. Scarcely had he opened his shop before all his goods were sold out.

SDM'S KEY TO USE AND REMOVE "UNTIL"

Remove Until

Key to Exercise: 1

1. Till you are not matured, you can not marry.

2. Till the answer sheets were not checked, the results were not announced.

3. Till one is not beaten, one doesn't cry.

4. As long as the teachers do not enter the classes, students keep shouting.

5. Till you do not understand the rules, you cannot solve the questions. 

6. Till one does not tease a dog, it doesn't bark.

7. As long as night does not fall, children play outside.

8. So long as the Corona Vaccines are not fully developed, schools and colleges should not open.

9. So long as the culprits did not confess their crimes, they were put in the jail.

10. As long as the race did not come to an end, the telecast was on.

Use Until

Key to Exercise: 2

1. Until one is hardworking and honest, one can't be trustworthy.

2. Until you are pure at heart, nothing can purify you.

3. Until he laboured sincerely, he failed in all his attempts.

4. Until a student studies attentively, he will fail.

5. Until you finish your assignments, you will be punished.

6. Until Ram obeyed his teachers, he was a failure.

7. Until your wounds are healed, you are advised complete rest.

8. Until one leads an honest life, one cannot obtain God's Grace.

9. Until I learned the rules of grammar, I could not get full marks in the language paper.

10. Until a leader serves the public selflessly, he can't win their goodwill.

 

Copyright: Shankar D Mishra

USE AND REMOVE "UNTIL"

 Remove Until

Exercise: 1

1. Until you are matured, you can not marry.

2. Until the answer sheets were checked, the results were not announced.

3. Until one is beaten, one doesn't cry.

4. Until the teachers enter the classes, students keep shouting.

5. Until you understand the rules, you cannot solve the questions. 

6. Until one teases a dog, it doesn't bark.

7. Until night falls, children play outside.

8. Until the Corona Vaccines are fully developed, schools and colleges should not open.

9. Until the culprits confessed their crimes, they were put in the jail.

10. Until the race came to an end, the telecast was on.

Use Until

Exercise: 2

1. Till one is not hardworking and honest, one can't be trustworthy.

2. As long as you are not pure at heart, nothing can purify you.

3. So long as he did not labour sincerely, he failed in all his attempts.

4. Till a student does not study attentively, he will fail.

5. As long as you don't finish your assignments, you will be punished.

6. So long as Ram did not obey his teachers, he was a failure.

7. Till your wounds are not healed, you are advised complete rest.

8. Till one does not lead an honest life, one cannot obtain God's Grace.

9. As long as I did not learn the rules of grammar, I could not get full marks in the language paper.

10. So long as a leader does not serve the public selflessly, he can't win their goodwill.

Copyright: Shankar D Mishra

USE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS/NO SOONER……THAN/HARDLY…WHEN/SCARCELY….BEFORE.

Use “No sooner…than”.

Exercise: 1

1. As soon as his worker arrived, he started scolding him.

2. As soon as I got the news, I left for Mumbai

3. As soon as he completes his work, he goes to play.

4. As soon as he saw his friend, he went to speak to him.

5. As soon as he wrote the letter, he posted it.

 6. As soon as the doctor arrived, the patient felt better.

7. As soon as we reached the temple, the Aarati began.

8. As soon as night approached, the street lights were switched on.

9. As soon as he spoke about her, she arrived.

10. As soon as we entered the forest, we saw a tiger.

11. As soon as the principal entered the hall, the students stood up.

Exercise: 2

 1. As soon as the players return to the dressing room, the coach gives them tips.

2. As soon as all the members gather, the meeting starts.

3. As soon as the books come to the stores, students rush to buy.

4. As soon as the flowers blossom, the bees come up to suck honey.

5. The students are allowed to go out as soon as they complete their papers.

6. As soon as the thieves notice the police, they flee.

7. As soon as I get the paper, I start writing the answers.

8. As soon as the baby cries, mother feeds.

9. As soon as the papers were corrected, the results were declared.

10. I asked my brother for help when I was in need.

Remove “No sooner…than”.

Exercise: 1

1. No sooner did he open the letter than he started weeping.

2. No sooner did he appear on the stage than clapping started.

3. No sooner said than done.

4. No sooner did the commander order than the soldiers started firing.

5. No sooner did I reach home than it started raining.

6. No sooner did he write the poem than he posted it on his timeline.

7. No sooner did he see her than he went to speak to her.

8. No sooner does he do his work than he starts playing.

9. No sooner did the teacher come into the class than the students stood up.

10. No sooner did match end than the prizes were given away.

Exercise: 2

1. No sooner did we reach the pond than we jumped into it to swim.

2. No sooner did the captain win the toss than he decided to bowl first.

3. No sooner did we win the match than the president of the club congratulated us.

4. No sooner did the girls put on their costumes than they danced.

5. No sooner did the rabbit go to sleep than the tortoise crawled past the finish line.

6. No sooner did the Chief Guest light the lamp than the audience clapped.

7. No sooner did the choir start singing than the audience kept quiet.

8. No sooner did the tiger spring upon the goat than the hunter killed it.

9. No sooner did I open the book than I found what I was looking for.

10. No sooner did he open his shop than all his goods were sold out.

Use “Hardly…when”.

Exercise: 1

1. As soon as his worker arrived, he started scolding him.

2. As soon as I got the news, I left for Mumbai

3. As soon as he completed his work, he went to play.

4. As soon as he saw his friend, he went to speak to him.

5. As soon as he wrote the letter, he posted it.

 6. As soon as the doctor arrived, the patient felt better.

7. As soon as we reached the temple, the Aarati began.

8. As soon as night approached, the street lights were switched on.

9. As soon as he spoke about her, she arrived.

10. As soon as we entered the forest, we saw a tiger.

Use “Scarcely........before”.

Exercise: 1

1. No sooner did we reach the pond than we jumped into it to swim.

2. No sooner did the captain win the toss than he decided to bowl first.

3. No sooner did we win the match than the president of the club congratulated us.

4. No sooner did the girls put on their costumes than they danced.

5. No sooner did the rabbit go to sleep than the tortoise crawled past the finish line.

6. No sooner did the Chief Guest light the lamp than the audience clapped.

7. No sooner did the choir start singing than the audience kept quiet.

8. No sooner did the tiger spring upon the goat than the hunter killed it.

9. No sooner did the rain stop than the match resumed.

10. No sooner did he open his shop than all his goods were sold out.

N.B. – The above questions have been collected from different books.

JOIN THE SENTENCES, SET - 1

Join the following sentences:

Exercise: 1
(1) He will pass. Work hard.
(ii) The sun set. They went home.
(iii) You do not pass. You do not work hard.
(iv) The sun shines. Make hay how.
(v) Ramu works hard. His aim is to win a scholarship.
(vi) Had he returned from Kolkata ? Asked his son.
(vii) She had left home. The guests arrived afterwards.
(viii) You must take your medicine regularly. You will not get b
(ix) The old man was carrying a basket. It was full of mangoes.
(x) He was alienated by his friends. His conduct was disgraceful.

Exercise: 2
(i) Arun has money. He can spare it.
(ii) This is the forest. A lion lives here.
(iii) She will waste her money. That is certain.
(iv) You must hurry. You will miss the train.
(v) He is innocent. I am sure of it.
(vi) This is the college. I was taught here.
(vii) We change our clothes. Then we go to bed.
(viii) The ship will arrive at a certain time. Do you know the time
(iv) They have made a mistake. I think so.
(ix) I have met this lady somewhere before, I cannot
(x) I am sorry. I cannot share anything with you.

Exercise: 3

(i) We will die one day. Men are mortals.
it 

(ii) Tagore was a painter. He was also a poet.
(iii) He drew the sword. His purpose was to defend himself.
(iv) Do not steal. Stealing is a crime.b
(v) Angels fear to tread in some places. Fools rush in there.
(vi) The old man is quite happy. He is very poor.
 (vii) This is the house. I was born here.
(viii) You were absent yesterday. Can you tell me the reason?
(ix) Be punctual. Leave the service.
(x) It has done good to Ajay. It is certain.

Exercise: 4
(i) Sahil composed a wonderful song. It became a hit.
(ii) Rani reached the spot. We were to meet there.
(iii) Dick met me. I gave him the document.
(iv) Shenaz was very upset. I wanted to help her out.
(v) John gave me the novel. John wanted me to review it.
(vi) Debjani received my note. She sent her reply within a week.
(vii) Raja is a great footballer. He is also popular.
(viii) Jennifer saw that I was confused. She came to my rescue.
(ix) Swarna asked me a question. I was unable to answer it.
(x) You helped Tania. She will always be grateful.

Exercise: 5
(i) I heard you won a prize. I am extremely delighted.
(ii) There was heavy traffic. We reached the stadium on time.
(iii) You will surely be late. Hurry up!
(iv) The trekker got lost due to the heavy fog. They had misplaced their map as well.
(v) She has to apologize. He will not meet her again if she does not do so. 

(vi) I wear this expensive outfit very sparingly. I bought it last month.
(vii) The minister was wise. The king did not trust him.
(viii) We reached the port. The storm came on. however, Aft
(ix) One should not borrow money. One should not lend money
(x) She will win the prize. She deserves it.

Exercise: 6
(i) We had better get ready now. We may not have time to reach the airport.
(ii) Mr. Liew has been sick. He has been so since he came back from Japan.
(iii) The debating teams were very happy. Both were declared the joint-champions.
(iv) He is good at gymnastics. His handwriting must improve.
(v) Her grandfather gifted her a paint box. He knew she was good at art.
(vi) Ravi fractured his arm. He insisted on playing the match.
(vii) Mona has been ill for a month. She stood first in the examination.

(viii) We have been independent since 1947. We have not been able to get rid of many evils.

(ix) He was surrounded by adversity. He didn't give in.

(x) You can keep pets at home. They should not be a nuisance to your neighbours.

N. B. - The above questions have been collected from different books.

SDM'S KEY TO CHANGE THE DEGREES / DEGREES OF COMPARISON

 

Key to Exercise: 1

1. Hari is not cleverer than Ram (is).

2. Day is not more important than night (is).

3. Gita is not prettier than Sita (is).

4. Ramesh does not play better than Rakesh (plays).

5. Kavita did not run faster than Namita (ran).

6. Dev is duller than Krishna (is).

7. Naresh is duller than Gopal (is).

8. Susmita was smatter than Namita (was).

9. Priyesh bowls faster than Nilesh (does).

10. India scored more runs than England (did).

 

Key to Exercise: 2

1. Bapi is not as tall as Gopi (is).

2. Gita is not as pretty as Sita (is).

3. Paper is not as heavy as iron (is).

4. Lata is not as intelligent as Mita (is).

5. Father is not as kind as mother (is).

6. Hari is as clever as Ram (is).

7. America is as rich as England (is).

8. Mohan bats as defensively as Rohan (bats).

9. The Japanese are as industrious as the Indians (are).

10. Sanskrit is as important as Hindi (is).

Key to Exercise: 3

1. Abdul’s brother is not stronger than he is.

2. Akbar was greater than most other kings.

3. Karim is not the most industrious boy.

4. Mysore is not so cool as Mahabaleshwar.

5. Rama is the best bowler in the eleven.

6. Chennai  is one of the biggest cities in India.

7. The Arabian Nights is the most popular story-book.

8. Your pony is not so well trained as this one.

9. This is the bigger than any other Church in Mumbai.

10. No other morning papег has so big a circulation as this newspaper.

 

Key to Exercise: 4

1. Helen of Troy was the most beautiful woman.

2. Birds do not fly so fast as the airplane.

3. Hyderabad is bigger than most other Indian cities.

4. Meat is not more nutritious than some beans.

5. Samudra Gupta was greater than most other Indian kings.

6. Australia is larger than any other island in the world.

7. R.K. Narayan is one of the greatest Indo-Anglian novelists.

8. Very few districts in India are as hot as this one.

9. It is not so good to beg as to starve.

10. He loves none of his sons better than the rest.

 

Key to Exercise: 5

1. An ass is not so intelligent ass a horse.

2. A foolish friend is not as good as a wise enemy.

3. Bombay is better than any other sea port in India.

4. Disraell was greater than any other statesman of England.

5. Hoshiarpur is one of the most fertile districts.

6. Kalidasa is greater than most other poets.

7. Dickens' David Copperfield is one of the most popular books.

8. Golf is more precious than most other metals.

9. It is not as easy to act as to speak.

10. A horse-cart does not run as fast as the train.

 

Key to Exercise: 6

1. I do not know you as well as he.

2. He does not know me as well as you.

3. No other men are as mean as he is.

4. Let us see who runs faster than the rest of us.

5. Nobody else does work as honestly as he.

6. Macaulay is one of the historians write most graphically.

7. Jack dose not bowl as fast as John.

8. Not many Indian kings were as noble as Ashoka.

9. A dead lion is not as good as a live ass.

10. Jim seemed most cheerful among his companions.

 

Key to Exercise: 7

1. Iron is the most useful metal.

2. Sheela does not work as fast Meera.

3. Your house is not so far from school as mine.

4. You are not so faithful a friend to me as he.

5. Ankita’s sister is not more intelligent than she.

6. Rashi is more intelligent than Shipra.

7. It is not as good to beg as to starve.

8. Shimla is cooler than Dehradun.

9. Beans are not less nutritious than milk.

10. Delhi is busier than most other cities in India.

 

Key to Exercise: 8

1. No ther story book is as popular as the Arabian Nights.

2. Cricket is one of the most popular games.

3. The younger sister is cleverer than the elder one.

4. India is larger than any other democracy in the world.

5. A sunset on seashore is lovelier than most other sights of nature.

6. Not many cities in India are as beautiful as Chandigarh.

7. This is the biggest diamond I have ever seen.

8. Jacob is the most industrious boy in the colony.

9.  No other continent in the world.is as small as Australia.

10. Not many topics in grammar are so interesting as the Degrees of Comparison.

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CHANGE THE DEGREES / DEGREES OF COMPARISON QUESTIONS

 

CHANGE THE DEGREES WITHOUT CHANGING THE MEANINGS OF THE SENTENCES.

 Exercise: 1

1. Ram is as clever as Hari.

2. Night is as important as day.

3. Sita is as pretty as Gita.

4. Rakesh plays as well as Ramesh.

5. Namita ran as fast as Kavita.

6. Krishna is not as dull as Dev.

7. Gopal is not as dull as Naresh.

8. Namita was not as smart as Susmita.

9. Nilesh does not bowl as fast Priyesh.

10. England did not score as many runs as India.

 

Exercise: 2

1. Gopi is taller than Bapi.

2. Sita is prettier than Gita.

3. Iron is heavier than paper.

4. Mita is more intelligent than Lata.

5. Mother is kinder than father.

6. Ram is not cleverer than Hari.

7. England is not richer than America.

8. Rohan does not bat more defensively than Mohan.

9. The Indians are not more industrious than the Japanese.

10. Hindi is not more important than Sanskrit.

 

Exercise: 3

1. Abdul is as strong as his brother.

2. Akbar was one of the greatest kings.

3. Some boys are at least as industrious as Karim.

4. Mahabaleshwar is cooler than Mysore.

5. No other bowler in the eleven is so good as Rama

6. Very few cities in India are as big as Chennai.

7. No other story-book is so popular as The Arabian Nights.

8. This pony is better trained than yours.

9. This church is the biggest in Mumbai.

10. This newspaper has a bigger circulation than any other morning papег.

 

Exercise: 4

1. Helen of Troy was more beautiful than any other woman.

2. The airplane flies faster than birds.

3. Hyderabad is one of the biggest of Indian cities

4. Some beans are at least as nutritious as meat.

5. Samudra Gupta was one of the greatest of Indian kings

6. Australia is the largest island in the world.

7. Very few Indo-Anglian novelists are as great as R.K. Narayan

8. This is one of the hottest districts in India.

9. It is better to starve than beg.

10. He loves all his sons equally well.

 

Exercise: 5

1. A horse la more intelligent than an ass

2. A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend

3.  Bombay is the best sea port in India.

4. Disraell was the greatest statesman of England

5. There are few districts so fertile as Hoshiarpur

6. Kalkiasa is one of the greatest poets.

7. Very few books are as popular as Dickens' 'David Copperfield

8. Golf is one of the most precious metals.

9. It is easier to speak than to act.

10. The train runs faster than a horse-cart.

 

Exercise: 6

1. He knows you better than I.

2. He knows you better than me.

3. Of all men he is the meanest.

4. Let us see who runs fastest.

5. He does his work more honestly than anybody else.

6. Few historians write as graphically as Macaulay.

7. John bowls faster than Jack.

8. Ashoka was one of the noblest of Indian kings.

9. A live ass is better than a dead lion.

10. Jim seemed more cheerful than any of his companions.

 

Exercise: 7

1. Iron is more useful than any other metal.

2. Meera works faster than Sheela.

3. My house is farther from school than yours.

4. He is a more faithful friend to me than you are.

5. Ankita is as intelligent as her sister.

6. Shipra is not so intelligent as Rashi.

7. It is better to starve than to beg.

8. Dehradun is not so cool as Shimla.

9. Beans are as nutritious as milk.

10. Delhi is one of the busiest cities in India.

 

Exercise: 8

1. The Arabian Nights is the most popular story book.

2. Very few games are as popular as Cricket.

3. The elder sister is not so clever as the younger one.

4. India is the largest democracy in the world.

5. A sunset on seashore is one of the loveliest sights of nature.

6. Chandigarh is one of the most beautiful cities in India.

7. 14. I have never seen so big a diamond as this.

8. Jacob is more industrious than any other boy in the colony.

9.  Australia is smaller than any other continent in the world.

10. The degrees of comparison is one of the most interesting topics in grammar.

 

N.B. – The above questions have been collected from the different grammar books.

SDM'S KEY TO USE “IF”

 

USE “IF” IN THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

 

Exercise: 1

1. If you do not open the door, you will never know what lies behind it.

2. If she does not refuse me personally, I will never believe it.

3. If they do not do anything foolish, they will surely win.

4. If the statue is not repaired before the sale, it will not fetch a good price.

5. If she does not issue the orders herself, the work will never be done.

6. If he does not listen to his teacher, he will suffer.

7. If he does not hurry, he will miss the train.

8. If he does not pay attention, he will not understand anything.

9. If the boys do not complete their work, they will not be allowed to go home.

10. If I do not return the book to the library, I will not get another one.

11. If they do not lodge an F.I.R., the police will not take any action.

12. If the Germans do not attack first, the British will not open fire.

13. If he does not become more industrious, he will never succeed.

14. If you are not sincere, you can't pass.

15. If he was not studious, he could not score more.

16. If I do not do my homework, I will be punished.

17. If he was not injured, he could play.

18. One should not rest if one is not tired.

19. Students cannot secure high percentage if moderate questions are not set.

20. If the classes are not conducted, students will keep shouting.

21. One should not get angry if one is not provoked.

22. I don't lose my temper if I am not teased.

23. If he did not practise, he could not play well.

24. If he was not honest, he would not be respected.

25. If the Chief Guest did not reach on time, the function would be delayed.

 

Exercise: 2

1. If he does not pay any respect, he will be taken to the principal's office.

2. If he is not careful, he will be caught some day.

3. If I do not follow his instructions, I will not be saved from a lot of trouble.

4. If I do not shelter the culprit, I will not become an accessory to the crime.

5. If he does not come to the party, it will not be lively enough.

6. If you do not consider my proposal, I will press charges.

7. If they do not arrive on time, we cannot go to the theatre.

8. If the priest does not arrive in time, the last rites will not be performed.

9. If the committee does not reject the offer, it will go in favour of their competitor.

10. If we do not cancel the order, we will not get compensated.

11. If he does not attend the classes regularly, he will fail.

12. You cannot pass if you are not sincere.

13. If he does not keep his promise, he will be called a liar.

14. If I do not do my homework, I will be punished.

15. If you do not work hard, you cannot not pass.