QUESTIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS OF SENTENCES TOTAL ENGLISH IX, 2025/26
1.
The Chairman regretted his inability to attend the meeting. (Begin with: The Chairman
said to us………)
2.
Rima dressed up and then had her breakfast. (Begin with: After………)
3.
He will succeed if he works regularly. (Use: unless)
4.
He is accustomed to have bed tea every morning. (Use: habit)
5.
His behaviour annoys me sometimes. (Use: annoyed)
6.
He was unpopular due to his arrogance. (End with: unpopular.)
7.
Ravi wore the helmet and then went to the crease. (Begin with: After wearing)
8.
It snowed so heavily that we could not drive ahead. (Rewrite using 'too')
9.
Crossing the railway lines to get to the station is dangerous. (Begin with: It…)
10.
He is getting so absent-minded that he cannot go on working much longer.
(Begin
with: He is getting too………..)
11.
If Uma apologises, she will be set free. (Begin with: Unless……….)
12.
Anand always repays whatever he borrows. (Begin with: Anand never…...)
13.
The honey bee is more diligent than all other creatures. (Use: most diligent)
14.
They were not sure that it was you. (Use: doubtful)
15.
We propose to build a school in the hamlet. (Begin with: It is...)
16.
"I will complete the task tomorrow" she promised. (Rewrite in
Indirect speech.)
17.
We must emulate his behaviour. (Begin
with: His behaviour…….)
18.
She ate her lunch and then went to the library. (Begin with: Having……..)
19.
Run fast, else you will miss the bus. (Begin with: If………..)
20.
"You had better see the doctor, Judy," Mark said. (Begin with: Mark
suggested………)
21.
Has Tina written to you? (Use: heard)
22.
They have never seen so many guests at home before. (Begin with: This is……..)
23.
Mohan completed the project last night. (Rewrite with a question tag.)
24.
Dhanvi saw her mother and hid herself behind the curtain. (Begin with: Seeing………..)
25.
He was known to be a kind man. (End with: ……… him to be a kind man.)
26.
You must not be late or you will be fined. (Begin with: In the event……….)
27.
As soon as she received the good news, she began to celebrate. (Begin with: No
sooner……...)
28.
"Why did I not get a computer before?" thought Maya.
(Begin
with: Maya wondered……………)
29.
He was not sure if he could walk so far. (Use: doubtful)
30.
Bhavya prefers reading a novel to watching a movie. (Begin with: Bhavya would
rather……..)
31.
Jack was too late to catch the bus. (Rewrite using ‘so……….that’.)
32.
Sudha is more graceful than most of the professional dancers 1 know. (Use: few)
33.
1 am too tired to walk any further. (End with: …….cannot walk any further.)
34.
Besides being honest, he is intelligent. (Use: not only…….. but also)
35.
Kate eats only fruits and vegetables. (End with: …on fruits and vegetables.)
36.
Dev said, "I will be there at the reception." (Begin with: Dev
promised that…….)
37.
My children miss the train on a regular basis. (Use: regularly)
38.
You spoke to Ravi last night. (Rewrite using a question tag.)
39.
My aunt seldom calls me. (Begin with: Seldom...)
40.
How the fugitive managed to flee is not clear. (Rewrite using "It'.)
41.
He won the match, so I congratulated him.
(Begin with: I congratulated him…….)
42.
It looks as if Tanya has applied for the wrong job. (Begin with: Tanya seems…………)
43.
He was sorry that he had not said goodbye to her. (Begin with: He regretted………)
44.
If nobody wants it, I will throw it away. (Use: unless)
45.
He said to me. "Are you going away tonight?" (Begin with: He inquired…..)
46.
As soon as I woke up, the milkman rang the bell. (Begin with: Hardly……)
47.
Eat less affluent dinners and you will need few medicines. (Use: if)
48.
Not only Sanjana but Diana also got medals. (Use as well as)
49.He
seemed to be warming up before the match. (Begin with: It………)
50.
If you do not complete the job, you will suffer. (Begin with: Unless….)
51.
"I am sorry I gave you the wrong number," said Ritu to Ramesh.
(Begin
with: Ritu apologised…………)
52.
Do you mean to study abroad? (Use: intention)
53.
Each student is being given the report card by the teacher. (Begin with: The
teacher………….)
54.
Rohit as well as Ritu is guilty. (Use: no less)
55.
Shall I ever forget these mirthful days! (Use: never)
56.
As he gained success, he felt less happy. (Begin with: The more ...)
60.
Because Satish's leg was fractured, the doctor forbade him to go out. (Begin
with. Having fractured…………)
61.
You will not get the camera back unless you pay the money. (Begin with: Not
until………….)
62.
There are eleven players in a cricket team. (Use: comprises)
63.
We are preparing for his anniversary celebration. (Begin with: Preparations)
64.
He said to me, "Let us go out for dinner". (Use: suggested)
65.
The roof of the airport collapsed due to heavy rainfall. (Begin with: Heavy
rainfall...)
66.
He is intelligent but he is lazy. (Begin with: Although………….)
67.
No other planet is as cool as Uranus. (Use: cooler)
68.
As soon as I arrived, I had a cup of tea. (Begin with: Upon…….)
69.
Because of the harsh weather, the ship could not sail. (Begin with: The harsh……….)
70.
"Have you reserved a seat?" I asked him. (Begin with: I asked him if……..)
71.
Gopi was left with a big fortune by her father. (Use: inherited)
72,
Our secret plan has been discovered. (Begin with: Someone…………..)
73.
She always made us laugh. (Rewrite with a question tag.)
74.
Drinking contaminated water is dangerous. (Begin with: It……..)
75.
My brother is so fond of video games that he cannot give them up. (Use: too)
76.
We all stood up as soon as the Chief Guest arrived.
77.
The officer examined the documents carefully. (End with: ……… with care)
78.
"Do not forget to take your passport, Karan," the mother reminded him.
(Begin with: The mother reminded…………….)
79.
A new car is beyond my means at present. (Use: afford)
80.
He was accused of stealing. (Begin with: People accused him……….)
81.
She not only saved me from the accident but also took me to the hospital.
(Begin with: In addition………)
82.
January is the coldest month of the year. (Begin with: Is………...?)
83.
I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home. (Begin with: I would
rather……….)
84.
You may pay him a great deal of money; nevertheless, he will not work any
harder. (Begin with: However much………….)
85.
“Can I have a new dress?” said Tara to her father. (Begin with: Tara asked ………….)
86.
He assumed that you would be present at the wedding. (Use: granted)
87.
Having finished his work, he went to play. (Begin with: When he ……)
88.
Why did he deprive you of your property? (Begin with: Why were you….?)
89.
We will not join the dance class, if we do not like it. (Begin with: Unless)
90.
Mahatma Gandhi said that Sarojini Naidu is the Nightingale of India.
(Begin
with: Mahatma Gandhi said, “…………..”)
91.
The king had to sign the treaty, or be imprisoned. (Begin with: If the king...)
92.
In spite of being fat, he runs very fast. (Begin with: Although……....)
93.
"How beautiful the sunset looks today!" said Neelam. (Begin with:
Neelam exclaimed………)
94.
He informed the police of the murder. (Use: reported)
95.
No other king was as wise as Ashoka. (Use: wiser)
96.
Varun got a bad cough because he started smoking cigarettes. (End with: ……… bad
cough.)
97.
The culprits have been caught. (Begin with: The police………)
98.
That roof is not worth repairing. (Begin with: It is pointless…….)
99.
Everyone wants to become successful. (Begin with: Who………?)
100.
My dog is old. But it is active. (Begin with: In spite……….)
101.
He works hard that he may become rich. (Begin with: He aims…….)
102.
My shirt was not returned until it had been washed. (End with: ………… before it
was returned.)
103.
"Are you going for the picnic tomorrow?" he asked Uma. (Begin with:
He asked Uma if……….)
104.
I had not missed any match for two years. (Begin with: The last time……)
105.
Sukesh is the fastest runner in the relay team. (Use: fast)
106.
They ought to show respect to their teachers. (Begin with: Their teachers……….)
107.
As one grows older, one becomes wiser. (Begin with: The older………)
108.
“Have dinner with me on Sunday,” she said to us. (Use: invited)
109.
We have to study a third language up to Class VIII. (Use: compulsory)
110.
Nobody in the world can sing as melodiously as Beena. (Begin with: Beena……….)
111.
There is no point in taking my car if I cannot find a place to park it. (Begin
with: What is ………?)
112.
People say that he was a cheat. (Begin with: He is………….)
113.
I think you should come back tomorrow. (Begin with: You had………..)
114.
In spite of having high fever, the girl came to school. (Begin with: Despite………)
115.
As soon as he heard the news, he rushed home. (Begin with. No sooner…….)
116.
He requested her to wait there till he returned. (End with: ……. till I return.”)
117.
The musician performed admirably on the stage. (Begin with: The musician's …….)
118.
He is said to have been in the Indian Army. (Begin with: People…….)
119.
We will not buy the book if we do not like it. (Begin with: Unless...)
120.
Hydrogen is the lightest of all gases. (Use: lighter)
121.
He needed the money to pay off his debt. (Use: for)
122.
Ravi said, "I am going to watch a movie tonight." (Begin with: Ravi
said that……….)
123.
My mother cooks delicious food. (Begin with: Delicious……....)
124.
"I saw a panther this morning", he said modestly. (Rewrite using
indirect speech.)
125.
Kiran is the fastest runner in our school. (Begin with: No other………..)
126.
Susan hid her grandmother's spectacles. (Begin with: Her grandmother's...)
127.
Ali was too embarrassed to speak clearly. (Begin with: Ali was so…….)
128. As soon as the election results were out, the victory procession started.
(Begin
with: No sooner……..)
129.
Ranji prefers reading a book to watching a movie. (Begin with: Ranji would
rather...)
130.
Anu does not study enough, but she still stands first. (Begin with: Despite….)
131. If Aruna practises, she will win the competition. (Begin with: Unless...)
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment
1 Page 65
Fill
in the blanks with the correct tenses of the verbs given in brackets:
1.
Uma finished first though she ……….. (begin) late.
2.
She believed that God……………….. (be) everywhere.
3.
The garden is now better kept than it ………….. (be) last year.
4.
I am sorry that you …………. (keep) waiting so long yesterday.
5.
Her face lighted up as he ………….. (turn) towards her.
6.
I asked him where he ……………… .leave the book.
7.
Amit told me that he ……………. (will) come.
8.
He would die before he …………….. (lie)
9.
We all knew that sugar …………….. (produce) from sugarcane.
10.
She cannot read unless she ………. (wear) glasses.
11.
It was eleven o'clock last night when I ………. (go) to bed.
12.
After the rain ……….(stop), the sun was up again.
13.
Who taught you that two and two ………. (make) four?
14.
She carried flowers whenever she………….. (visit) the shrine.
15.
They made so much of noise that it ………….. (be) difficult to study.
16.
I ………….. (wonder) why we did not go abroad for higher studies.
17.
They …………. (meet) regularly for two years.
18.
Political tensions………..(spill) over into violence.
19.
For about a week, he …………. (complain) of a bad headache.
20.
He ………….. (work) for the company for ten years.
Assignment
2 Page 67
1.
Match the proverbial expressions to their meanings:
Proverbial
Expressions
1.
to upset someone's apple cart
2.
to bell the cat
3.
to play one's last card
4.
to be between the devil and the deep sea
5.
to eat out of someone's hand
6.
to lose face
7.
to play with fire
8.
to play to the gallery
9.
to do something by halves
10.
to make one's mark
Meanings
(a)
to take the last chance one has of achieving success
(b)
to lose one's good name and reputation
(c)
to do a thing half-heartedly
(d)
to throw someone's plans into disorder
(e)
to choose between two undesirable situations
(f)
to behave in an exaggerated way to attract people's attention
(g)
to achieve fame or distinction
(h)
to do the most dangerous part of a suggested scheme
(i)
to meddle with matters that may lead to serious trouble
(j)
to fall in meekly, with a person's wishes
Word
Economy Page 68
Pick
out the correct word from the bracket below for the bold parts in the following
sentences.
(impassable,
inimitable incorrigible, incombustible. inaccessible, indelible, impotent,
inaudible, inarticulate, incommunicative)
1.
The antics of Raj Kapoor are not able to be imitated.
2.
The speaker was not able to express himself fluently.
3.
The voice of the lecturer was so faint that it was not able to be heard.
4.
The incriminating evidence was not able to be burnt.
5.
The highway, blocked with snow, was not able to be traversed.
6.
A morose individual is not disposed to converse freely.
7.
A ruler in name only is not possessed of power.
8.
A marking ink may be bought that is not to be effaced.
9.
A pupil who cannot profit from his mistakes is not able to be reformed.
10.
A hideout is a retreat, that, except to a few, is not able to be got at.
Assignment
3 Page 80
Rewrite
the following sentences according to the instructions given after each of them.
1.
Why did he deprive you of your property?
Begin:
Why were you……………………..?
2.
No one ought ever to make so false an assumption.
End:
……………………….ought never to be made.
3.
It is usually found that the trouble is caused by overeating.
Use:
………………. finds that overeating ………… .
4.
Three men are loading the cart.
Begin:
The cart………………………………. .
5.
He was known to be a kind man.
End:
……………………….. him to be a kind man.
6.
Alas! We shall hear his voice no more.
Begin:
Alas! His voice …………………………
7.
We must listen to his music.
Begin:
His music…………………………..
8.
There is reason to believe that they have saved the crew.
Begin.
It is …………………….. .
9.
He will be elected Secretary by the group.
Begin:
The group ………………………… .
10.
Short dresses are now being worn again.
Begin: Ladies are ………………………….. .
Assignment
4 Page 93
Combine
each set of Simple Sentences into one Simple Sentence:
1.
He finished his dinner. He went for a walk.
2.
It was very hot. We could not go out.
3.
He did not succeed. He had tried his best.
4.
You must help your friend. It is your duty.
5.
Smriti is my friend. She is a great musician.
6.
He escaped unhurt. He was lucky.
7.
He cannot afford a car. He is too poor.
8. I have examined the statement. I find many errors in it.
Assignment
5 Page 94
Combine
each set of Simple Sentences into a Compound Sentence:
1.
You must make haste. You will miss the bus.
2.
A bad boy disobeys his parents. A good boy obeys them.
3.
The boy bought a kite. He took it home.
4.
Fools shun truth. Wise men love it.
5.
Some men are born great. Some achieve greatness.
6.
The Parliament refused money. The President wanted it
7.
Sharad is a rich man. He did not earn his wealth.
8.
The teacher is to blame. The pupils are to blame
9.
I was annoyed. I kept quiet.
10. Is the baby asleep? Is the baby awake?
Assignment
6 Page 96
Rewrite
the following sentences according to the instructions given after each.
1.
You will be late. Hurry up. (Rewrite as one sentence, using ‘if………’)
2.
He deceived his parents. They still trust him. (Rewrite as one sentence, using ‘although……………..’)
3.
Nehru was a leader. He was a writer. (Rewrite as one sentence, using 'besides……..’)
4.
We stayed at home. It was raining. (Rewrite as one sentence, using ‘as………..’)
5.
Has he returned from Kolkata? Ask his son. (Rewrite as one sentence, using
'whether’)
6.
I got the message. Immediately I went to his house. (Rewrite as one sentence,
using ‘as soon as……………..’)
7.
It is very simple. Everybody can do it. (Rewrite as one sentence, using so
that')
8.
Rakesh was running. He was being chased by a tiger (Rewrite as one sentence,
using 'because………….’)
9.
"You'll be ruined! Run away!" (Rewrite as one sentence and use 'If’)
10.
Nandu works hard. His aim is to win a scholarship. (Rewrite as one sentence,
using 'that’)
11.
He won a lottery. Then he bought a house. (Rewrite as one sentence using 'after………….’)
12.
Alka is intelligent. Meera is equally intelligent. (Rewrite as one sentence
using 'as ……….. as')
13.
All will respect you. Be kind. (Rewrite as one sentence, using ‘if’)
14. Do not steal. Stealing is a crime. (Rewrite as one sentence, using 'since’)
Assignment
7 Page 112-114
I.
Make sentences using ‘if’ by joining each pair of ideas given below:
0.
it rain tomorrow, he stay at home.
1.
she not come, we disappointed.
2.
it a holiday tomorrow, what we do?
3.
you not careful, fall and hurt yourself.
4.
you not agree, I not sell the house.
5.
he travel by plane, get there tomorrow night.
6.
she does not have a passport, not able go there.
7
1 know his address, I write to him now
8.
he enough money, buy the car right away
9.
I speak to that minister right now, he be angry.
10.
you see him now, not recognise him., not eat it.
11.
I not like it, not eat it.
II.
1.
I know his address yesterday, I write to him.
2.
train late yesterday, I miss important meeting.
3.
doctor not act promptly at scene of accident, boy die
4.
thief not sneeze, police never know he was hiding
5.
I not sure of succeeding, not attempt that problem yesterday
6.
the Secretary cancel meeting last night, no one blame him.
III.
1.
You refuse to pay the money. Then you will be imprisoned.
2.
Perhaps he will agree. I shall be delighted then.
3.
I would write to Michael now. But I do not know his address.
4.
They will pay you more next month. But you must work harder.
5.
You must be careful, otherwise you will have an accident.
6.
The leader of the gang may find the house empty. In that case, he will whistle
to the rest of the gang to join him.
7.
You could have fixed everything properly yesterday. I would not have had any
worries.
8.
He looked around. Otherwise, he would have been hit by the bus.
9.
You can see the island from here. But the day must be very clear and bright.
10
The pilot did not know about the storm over the mountains. He certainly would not
have taken off in that direction.
11.
Let me come in. Otherwise, I will break open the door.
12.
You send me the laptop. I will repair it.
13.
He ran away from there, otherwise he would have been caught by the police.
14.
Be quiet in the class, else I shall punish you.
15.
Pay heed to your doctor's advice. You will certainly get well soon.
16.
The weather may not improve tomorrow. In that case, no planes will take off.
IV.
Rewrite these sentences, beginning with ‘Unless’:
1.
If the car is not repaired, it will stop working.
2.
You must ask him if you want his help.
3.
He would never come to see us if we did not invite him.
4.
If you do not sign the cheque, the bank will not cash it for you.
5.
If you do not work fast, you will not finish the job.
6.
If you do not agree, I shall not sign the document.
7.
If nobody wants this, I'll throw it away.
8.
If he does not find some place to hide, the police will arrest him.
9.
We will arrive at 8 o'clock, if nothing goes wrong.
10.
If you touch fire, it will burn you.
11.
Fill in the form as I tell you or you will make mistakes.
12.
If you do not take your medicines regularly, you will not get better.
13.
If you do not compel him, he will not return your money.
14.
If you are careful in your diet, you will be healthy
15.
If you do not follow me, you will lose your way.
16.
If we do not rush, we shall miss the bus.
QUESTIONS,
TRANSFORMATIONS OF SENTENCES TOTAL ENGLISH X, 2025/26
1.
The ministers are holding a meeting. (Begin with: A meeting……)
2.
First deserve their desire. (Begin with: Do not desire….)
3.
To show disrespect to your teachers is not good. (Begin with: It ……)
4.
Tom ate his breakfast and went for school. (Begin with: Tom, having)
5.
Do not go away until I return. (Rewrite using: as long as)
6.
Who is looking after the child? (Begin with: By whom……)
7.
He is too young for the job. (Remove ‘too’)
8.
Mona said, “Reena is honest but she is careless.” (Change into indirect speech)
9.
Nobody has behaved with us like this before. (Begin with: Never……….)
10.
Hospital staff must admit all emergency cases. (Begin with: All emergency
cases………)
11.
The earthquake surprised everybody in the town. (Begin with: The earthquake took………)
12.
“So, fatter, you will buy the phone for my birthday," she said. (Begin
with: She reminded………)
13.
He said to be a learned man. (Begin with: People say………)
14.
If there is no will, there will be no way. (Begin with: Where………)
15.
We hope for his better performance. (Begin with: We hope that...)
16.
I will do this, if you allow me. (Use: Unless...)
17.
No one can put up with such an insult. (Begins with: Can anyone……?)
18.
I have had fever for many days, doctors", he said. (Begin with: He said to
the doctors……….)
19.
Sand and potash largely make glass. (Begin with: Glass is………)
20.
Pupils who work hard may win. (Use: Hardworking………)
21.
I earnestly wish to win the first prize. (Begin with: If only………)
22.
He leads a very unhappy life. (Change into an Exclamatory sentence.)
23.
As soon as he came, he raised objections. (Begin with “No sooner…”)
24.
Mr Mehta did not know when his son was born. (Rewrite using “birth”)
25.
To know if tomorrow will be fine is impossible. (Begin with “It…”)
26.
She said, “I think I may complete this project tomorrow.” (Begin with: She said
that…………)
27.
I fail to understand why he consented to the plan. (Use: Consent)
28.
The judge will sentence all the militants. (Begin with: “All the militants…”)
29.
You must work hard or you will not get promotion. (Begin with: Hard work is
necessary……………)
30.
I gave him not only money but also good advice. (Begin with: Besides………..)
31.
For all his power, he is still incompetent. (Begin with: Although ……..)
31.
I was not sure about the outcome. (Begin with: I was………..)
32.
Very few cities are as big as Kolkata. (Use: biggest)
33.
To destroy wild life is unwise. (Begin with: It ……..)
34.
You did not forget to post the letter. (Use a question tag.)
35.
“You’d better not buy the car as you may regret it later,” my sister warned me.
(Begin with: My sister warned me……..)
36.
Does the team include any new players? (Begin with: Are any ……..?)
37.
Although it was likely to rain, we went out for a walk. (Begin with: In spite
of ……..)
38.
I have no money that I can spare. (End:
…….. to spare.)
39.
Mansi asked her brother to explain his absence at her party. (Use: explanation)
40.
I met you in the library yesterday. (Add
a question tag.)
41.
“I will help you if I can,” he promised me. (Begin with: He promised me that
……..)
42.
Health is far better than wealth. (Use: preferable)
43.
To sleep under a tree at night is not advisable. (Begin with: It….)
44.
He said that he wondered if his friend was interested in the property then.
(Begin
with: He said, “……………..”)
45.
He saw the police and ran away. (Begin with: As soon...........)
46.
Who is helping you in your studies? (Begin with: By whom…...)
47.
It would be sensible to call the fire brigade, before the fire destroys
everything. (Begin with: We had……....)
48.
Who will not help a man in distress? (Begin with. Anybody……….)
49.
He took every care yet he died. (Use: In spite of………….)
50.
He is too careless for the job. (Remove 'too")
51.
As I see more of him, I like him less. (Begin with: The more………….)
52.
"I will come as soon as I can," mother assured me. (Begin with:
Mother assured me...)
53.
To purchase a flat in the colony is beyond my means. (Begin with: It...)
54.
Someone is showing the names to the Governor. (Begin with: The Governor…………)
55.
Akbar was one of the most successful rulers. (Begin with: Very few rulers...)
56.
We found a few boys in the class. (Use: Mary boys...........)
57.
Does anyone like paying a fine? (Begin with: No one……....)
58.
"Now I cannot lend more than Rs. 3000," the Manager said. (Begin
with: The manager said that………..)
59.
It was a very narrow escape. (Change into Exclamatory)
60.
To get a top rank in the examination is laborious. (Begin with: It ……..)
61.
They rejected our suggestions. (Use: accepted)
62.
To buy a house in Delhi is very difficult. (Begin with: It………..)
63.
English is spoken by people all over the world. (Use: speak)
64.
This shop does not accept cheques. (Begin with: Cheques ………)
65.
Besides making a promise, he kept it. (Use: not only……. but also)
66.
It does not matter if we lose. (Begin with: What…….)
67.
He has suffered loss, yet he is cheerful. (Begin with: Though………)
68.
Nobody in our team can run as fast as Tom. (Begin with: Tom……….)
69.
I hoped to win the prize. (Begin with: I hoped that….....)
70.
The boy is strong and intelligent. (Begin with: The boy has………….)
71.
He said, "I know what will happen tomorrow. (Begin with: He said that…….)
72.
This watch may be expensive, but I will buy it. (Begin with: However…….)
73.
He is sorrowful, yet hopeful. (Begin with: Notwithstanding……….)
74.
Haven't I told you of the danger earlier? (Begin with: I have…………..)
75.
Joy taught me to play piano. (Begin with: I ………….)
76.
To think of our meeting here! (Begin with: It is strange………..)
77.
A man of wisdom is welcomed by all. (Begin with: All welcome…….)
78.
None but the brave deserves the fair. (Begin with: Only...)
79.
He was a poor man, but he was always working hard. (Begin with: Although………..)
80.
He said, "I hope I do not meet these officers again." (Begin with: He
said that…………)
81.
It would be sensible to take him to hospital, before he collapses. (Begin: We
had………...)
82.
Rima is not the cleverest girl in the class. (End with: ………….. than Rima)
83.
The boy was disobedient and so the teacher punished him. (Use: 'disobedience')
84.
Alas! That ever a cousin should be false. (Begin with: It is very sad…...)
85.
The captain wished to win the match. (Begin with: The captain wished that………)
86.
No one can deny that he was a great scholar. (Begin with: Everybody…..)
87.
As soon as you become an adult, you will have to earn your daily bread.
(Begin
with: On becoming…………)
88.
To squander away all your money is a bad habit. (Begin with: It……...)
89.
You would help me greatly by your advice. (Begin with: I would…….)
90.
Reena requested Dilip to lend her his pen. (Begin with: Reena said, “…”)
91.
That news will surprise her. (Begin with: She …………)
92.
He must not be late or he will be punished. (Begin with: In the event…….)
93.
You must work hard to pass the examination. (Use: or……….)
94.
"Were you the boy who had fallen yesterday?" the teacher said to the
boy. (Begin with: The teacher asked the boy…………..)
95.
Either you or I must go to the market. (Begin with: If…………)
96.
This is the best book that I have read. (Begin with: I have not read…….)
97.
Postmen do not deliver letters on holidays. (Begin with: Letters……)
98.
He said, "I believe they were found yesterday." (Begin with: He said
that...)
99.
There is a slight difference between the two shades. (Use: different)
100.
What questions did they ask you? (Begin with: What questions were…..)
101.
He was so strong that he lifted the box easily. (Use: enough)
102.
If you speak the truth, you will be trusted (Begin with: Speak the truth…...)
103.
He is in his teens, but he is prudent enough. (Begin with: Although………)
104.
Do not be greedy and you will be happy (Begin with: If ……………)
105.
He is not only a good orator, but also an excellent actor. (Begin with: Besides
being…………)
106.
To answer all the questions in the examination is prudent. (Begin with: It…….)
107.
"I may never meet you here again," he whispered to Diana. (Begin
with: He whispered to Diana that………….)
108.
I believe that he is innocent. (Use: innocence)
109.
Mira's mother had given her ₹1000. (Begin with: Mira had……...)
110.
He could never have imagined that he would become famous. (Begin with: Never……….)
111.
I sleep later than my mother does. (End: I do…………..)
112.
That is not the way a gentleman should behave. (Begin with: Is that…..)
113.
They said, 'We are sure Anil was here last month. (Begin with: They said that………….)
114.
Only my uncle came to see me (Use: 'but’)
115.
To predict the future is impossible. (Begin with: It……….)
116.
The manager ordered the gateman to shut the gate at once. (Begin with: “Shut……….”)
117.
Alas! We lost the match in the finals. (Begin with: It is very sad……)
118.
To respect our soldiers is a sign of civilisation. (Begin with: It……..)
119.
Besides keeping a watch on his movements, the police tapped his phones.
(Begin
with: The police………….)
120.
The audience broke into loud applause as soon as he finished speaking.
(Begin
with: No sooner……….)
121.
The news surprised everyone in my family. (Begin with: The news took…….)
122.
Yesterday was so much fun. (End with: a question tag)
123.
I wouldn't eat that food if I was not really hungry. (Use: 'unless")
124.
It is so hot and humid that I cannot sleep. (Use: ‘too')
125.
I prefer going out with friends to staying alone at home. (Begin with: I would
rather…..)
126.
"Why were you absent yesterday?" the teacher asked me.
127.
Very few dancers are as graceful as she is. (Begin with: She is…..)
………………………………………………
Assignment
Questions
Assignment:
1 Page: 39/40
1.Complete
the remaining answers of the Indirect Speech part given below each question.
1.
Sumit said to Anil, "I am busy, I cannot accompany you to the
market."
Ans.
Sumit told Anil………………………………………… .
2.
The Principal said to the peon, "Why did you not give the file to the
librarian yesterday?"
Ans.
The Principal asked……………………….
3.
Shiva said, "Alas! How stupid I have been!"
Ans.
Shiva ………………………………………..
4.
She said, “O that I were rich again.”
Ans.
She wished ……………………………..
5.
The lady said to the servant, “Go to the post office and bring some revenue
stamps.”
Ans.
The lady ordered ……………………………
6.
The mother said, “May God bless you with success!"
Ans.
The mother prayed ………………………….
7.
My uncle said to my brother, “I have bought a cell phone for you."
Ans.
My uncle told ………………………..
8.
Mala said to Mini, “When will your brother come from Canada?"
Ans.
Mala asked ………………………….
9.
He said to me, “Will you lend me some money?"
Ans.
He asked ……………………..
10.
My mother said, “Do not order junk food."
Ans.
My mother ………………………….
2.
Complete the remaining answers of the Direct and Indirect Speeches as
instructed.
1.
"It is raining heavily, take your umbrella, “said the mother to her son.
Begin: The mother told
…………………..
2.The
Principal told the students that they should salute the flag smartly.
End: “…………………….” the
Principal said to the students
3.
He said, “Alas! Our foes are too strong."
Begin: He exclaimed
…………………..
4.
“Bring me a glass of water,” said the Swami to the villagers.
Begin:
The
Swami asked …………………….
5.He
said to his friend, “I have passed the examination."
Begin:
He
informed ……………………..
6.
The teacher advised the students not to come late.
Begin:
The
teacher said to the students," ……………………”
7.The
father said to his son, “Do not submit the project without showing it to
me."
End:
…………………..
showing that to him.
8.
The old woman said to the man, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest
temple?"
Begin:
The
old woman asked ……………………….
9.
“Help me to carry this heavy suitcase,” said Mrs Madan to me.
End: ……………………………..
heavy suitcase
10.
He said, “Children, be quiet and listen to me."
End: ………………………..
listen to him.
11.
The shopkeeper said to me. "Sir, can I help you now?"
Begin:
The
shopkeeper asked me
12.The
teacher said to the boy. “This is not the first time you have received your
friend."
End: ………………………………
received his friend.
13.
Mother said to me, “Wait here till I come back."
Begin:
Mother
requested me……………………..
14.The
teacher said to the children, “Let us go out for a picnic."
Begin:
The
teacher suggested ………………………
15The
policeman said to me. "You have crossed the red light and I will book you
for this.
Begin: The policeman told me………………………..
Assignment:
2 Page: 72
Complete
the following with the correct tense of the verbs given in brackets.
1.
My aunt ………….. to India next month. (come)
2.
He ……….. loudly when I got up this morning. (shout)
3.
I ……….. to his house several times. (be)
4.
She realised that she ……….. the wrong decision. (take)
5.What
………… you ………… when the doorbell rang? (do)
6.
By the tenth of this month, I ………… in this house for one year. (be)
7.
He submitted the assignment which he ………. (write)
8.
Since when ……… Mr. Ghosh ………… the Head of this department? (be)
9.
My father said that he……….. the house before the letter came. (leave)
10.Where
……….. you ………… on vacation next month? (go)
11.When
you come tomorrow morning, we ………. our dance practice. (have)
12.We
……….. Shimla on 15th September. (reach)
13.
I expect that the teacher …………. his mind by tomorrow. (change)
14.
By the end of this month, I ……….. music here for five years. (teach)
15. I ……….. the work before you come tomorrow. (finish)
Assignment:
3 Page: 100
Fill
in the blanks with the correct form of the Verbs given in brackets.
1.Neither
of the two students ……….present. (was/were)
2.The
manager and director ……….appointed him. (has/have)
3.Many
a worker ……….. injured in the train accident. (was/were)
4.One
of the players ……….. appointed as the captain of the team. (was/were)
5.Either
Meera or her friends ………to be blamed. (is/are)
6.None
of his books ……….. read today. (is/are)
7.The
quality of the shoes ………… not good. (was/were)
8.Ten
thousand rupees …………. a good sum. (is/are)
9.Neither
the manager nor the workers ……….. in the factory. (is/are)
10.Fifty
kilometres ………….. a long distance to go on foot. (is/are)
11.Sunil,
as well as his friends, …………… won the competition. (has/have)
12.The
size of the sheets ………………. irregular. (is/are)
13.The
Midnight's Children ………. written by Salman Rushdie. (was/were)
14.The
jury ………… divided in their opinions. (was/were)
15.My friends as well as I …………..present. (were/was)
Assignment:
4 Page: 116/117
I.
Put the verbs in brackets into the appropriate Type 1, 2, 3 Conditional
Sentences.
1.If
you come to Delhi, will you call (call) me?
2.If
you ……….. (read) the instructions, you would not have made that mistake.
3.The
thief would have been recognised, if he …………. (not wear) a mask.
4.If
the news had not been interesting, the newspaper ………. (not print). it
5.What
would you say, if you …………. (be) in my place?
6.If
you heat ice, it …………. (melt).
7.The
cat would eat that cake, if you ………… (leave)it there.
8.
……………. (Provide) you complete your assignment, you can go to play.
9.If
I ……….. (be)you, I would study hard from day one.
10. If I ……….. (win)the election, I would appoint him for the post.
II.
Join the following sentences, using ‘if’.
1.The
ice-cream shop is closed. We cannot have ice cream this evening.
2.
I cannot drive, so we cannot take my father's car.
3.
My uncle does not work much, so he has not got a lot of money.
4.We
do not have any flour. We cannot bake a cake.
5.
My landlord does not pay taxes. That is why he is so rich.
6.
I had not worked hard. I did not clear the exam.
7.It was raining. We reached the venue late
III.
Fill in the blanks with the correct tenses of the verbs given in brackets.
1.If
she ………… (finish) work early, she ……….. (go) home.
2.Water
……… (turn) to vapour if you heat it.
3.If
we succeeded, we ………… (get) a reward.
4.If
you ……….. (not like) this one, I will bring you another.
5.
I could tell you the meaning if I …………. (know) Latin.
6.If
Manas had tried harder, he ………… (succeed).
7.
I ………… (not eat) it if I were you.
8.If
I had any sense, I (not buy) a second-hand car.
9.Tell
him to speak to me if you (see) him.
10.If
I ……….. (know) that you were coming, I would have baked a cake.
11.Unless
you ……….. (pay) him a good salary, he ……….. (not work) for you.
12.I
………. (buy) that house if I could afford it.
13.If
I had asked you, you ………….. (come).
14.If
he worked hard, he …………. (be) rich.
15.If I had repaired my car earlier, I ………. (drive) you to Ambala.
Assignment:
5 Page: 169/117
Change
the degrees of the adjectives without changing the meaning of the sentences.
1.Very
few cities are as large as Kolkata. (Begin: Kolkata is……….)
2.December
is the coldest month in Delhi. (Begin: No other month…….)
3.I
get up earlier than she does. (End: …………. as I do.)
4.Swati
is one of the swiftest runners in school. (Begin: Very few runners in
school.........)
5.
No other substance is as hard as diamond. (Use: hardest)
6.Gandhiji
was more popular than any other contemporary leader.
(Use:
most popular instead of more popular)
7.A
living ass is better than a dead horse. (Use: ‘good’ ‘instead of ‘better')
8.Lead
is heavier than any other metal. (Use: ‘heavy ‘instead of heavier')
9.Aruna
is less strong than Jaya. (Use: ‘stronger than’)
10.She
is as fresh as a flower. (Begin: A flower………)
11.Mt.
Everest is the highest mountain. (Begin: There is …………)
12He
is not the best boy in the class. (Begin: He is not better than…………)
13.Kalidasa
is the greatest of Indian poets. (Use 'greater' instead of the greatest)
14.
A rainbow is one of the most beautiful sights. (Begin: Very few sights…...)
15.This town is not so clean as that town. (Use: cleaner)
Assignment:
6 Page: 196
II.
Combine each of the following pairs of sentences according to the directions
given in brackets.
1.They
could hardly see each other. It was very dark. (Use: so………..that)
2.It
is a difficult task. I cannot do it. (Use: too)
3.He
received my message. Immediately he came to see me. (Use: As soon as…….)
4.You
will succeed. You must work hard. (Use: unless)
5.The
man is a cheat. We met him in the bank. (Use: whom)
6.Tagore
was a painter. He was also a poet. (Use: besides)
7.Do
not steal. Stealing is a crime. (Use: since)
8.You
must pass the exam. Your future depends on it. (Use: since)
9.Angels
fear to tread in some places. Fools rush in there. (Use: where)
10.He lost all his money. He persevered. (Use: nevertheless)
Assignment:
7 Page: 208
Do
as directed.
1.The
mangoes are so costly that you cannot buy them.
Begin:
The mangoes are too costly…………..
2.Mona
was too poor to pay her school fees.
Begin:
Mona was so poor ……………………
3.The
girl is too ill to come to school.
Begin:
The girl is so ill ……………………..
4.An
honest man is trusted by all.
Begin:
All ………………………….
5.One
should respect one's parents.
Begin:
Parents ………………………….
6.The
criminal will be arrested.
End:
……………………..the criminal.
7.I
am not so rich as he is.
Begin;
He is ……………………………..
8.Who
can forget those happy days?
Begin:
No one ………………………….
9.
Their attitude surprised us.
Begin:
We ………………………………
10.
Shimla is cooler than Dehradun.
Begin:
Dehradun is …………………
11.Very
few towns are as big as Lucknow.
Begin:
Lucknow is ………………………
12.Australia
is the smallest continent.
End:
…………………………as small as Australia.
13.He
was dismissed for negligence. (Use: negligent instead of negligence)
14.The rats gave us a lot of trouble. (Use: troublesome instead of trouble)
Assignment:
8 Page: 219
Rewrite
the following sentences as directed.
1.Students
should study hard to succeed. (Use: so that)
2.Time
is so valuable that it cannot be wasted. (Use: too')
3.Many
years have passed since he met me. (Use: "ago")
4.If
the thief apologises, he will be pardoned. (Begin: Unless ……….)
5.She
walked along the path and she lost her purse. (Begin: “While walking ….)
6.Meeta
is wearing a blue saree and she is my sister. (Use:' who')
7.One
should have sympathy for the poor. (Use: the verb form of sympathy)
8.Only
a fool would believe you. (Begin: Nobody…………)
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