ANSWERS TO ICSE REVISION GRAMMAR QUESTIONS SET: 2 FOR THE EXAMS

 

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?