UNIQUE SENTENCES WITH ANSWERS

                                         

Shylock will cut one pound of Antonio’s flesh to take revenge. B: If

If shylock will cut one pound of Antonio’s flesh, it is to take revenge.

At the end of the journey they spoke to the traveller about the new place.B: It

It was at the end of the journey that they talked to the traveller about the new place.

3. You will do better to take precaution against the disease that has broken out. Use ‘had’ in the sentence.

You had better take precaution against the disease that has broken out.

4. As soon as Rani reached the place on behalf of a social organization, some people surrounded her. B: No sooner

No sooner did Rani reach the place on behalf of a social organization than some people surrounded her.

5. The exodus of the farmers deepened the nature of the calamity. B: It

It was the exodus of the farmers that deepened the nature of the calamity.

6. You are Dr Jalan’s nephew,………? Rewrite the sentence using a question tag.

You are Dr Jalan’s nephew, aren’t you?

7. We completed the task in six months. B: It did not

It did not take us more than six months to complete the task.

7. The prince signed the papers and disappeared inside the palace. B:  Having

 Having signed the papers the prince disappeared inside the palace.

8. The saint spoke about many thorny issues in a simple way and endeared himself to the local people. B: All

All that the saint did was to speak about many thorny issues in a simple way to endear himself to the local people.

9. The boy stiffened in the presence of the outsiders. B: The presence

The presence of the outsiders stiffened the boy.

10. “What are you doing here, my son?”,said the old man to me. B: The old man

The old man addressed me as his son and asked me what I was doing there.

11. Hard work does not leave them tired. Use the verb form of ‘tired’.

They do not tire of working hard.

12. We helped them in everything but we did not give them indulgence. B: Despite

Despite helping them in everything we did not give them indulgence.

13. A tremor was felt across the hill town and people came out of houses. B: With

With a tremor being felt across the hill town, people came out of their houses.

14. The internal report indicated their growing strength .B: The internal report was

The internal report was an indication of their growing strength.

15. Many innocent people were injured in the clashes. B: The clashes

 The clashes left many people injured.

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words given in the brackets:

Ravi -----------(hear)  his friends -----------(shout) for him as the match------------(be) about to start. They---------(prepare) for the match for the last three days,---------(sharpen) their skills. The coach-------(tell) them repeatedly that besides their skills, their dedication to the match-----------(help) them win.

A group of scientists----------(work) on the project for a couple of months now. According to an advertisement---------------(issue) by the district administration, the project------------(be)------------(relate) to farming and ---------------(seek) the participation of the local people. Some employees of the local administration-----------------(go) door to door-------------(tell) people about the project and (urge) them to participate in it.

The traveller-------(look) back---------(wait) for his companions to join him. They--------------(tell) by some local people that they----------------(reach) the old shrine------------(trudge) up the hill for a couple of hours. Though he---------(feel) exhausted, he------------(remind) of the resolve of the team to-------------(visit) the old shrine and-------(return) on the same day.

Had they not-------(get )the support of the local club, they --------------(not save) the old banyan tree in the locality. Under the leadership of the brave young members of the local club, the residents of the neighbourhood----------(get) together on a common  platform and---------(succeed) in saving the tree. On the day the realtor----------(give) a written undertaking to the effect that he----------(go) ahead with his construction,-----------(leave) the tree intact, people-----------(celebrate) their victory,----------(recite) poems---------(dedicate) to one of the pillars of green life. 

PREPOSITION TEST

fill in the blanks with prepositions:
They did not look----the complaint.
The economy of the war ravaged country is tottering------the brink of collapse.
The betrayal will not go------well with the people of the country.
Sanjib used to correspond------his friend every week.
The details corresponded-----those supplied by the local people.
Both the countries decided to resolve their differences-------dialogue.
Ronit was  astonished------the reaction of his friend.
Some of the members left the room-----a huff.
The king took pity-----the poor subjects.
They are not likely to approve-----the bizarre alliance.
The host put the guest------his ease.
I could not take my eyes----- the cherubic face of the boy.
The traveller was taken------a ride by a dishonest agent.
The poor father pinned all his hopes-------his son.
All the details were laid------in the agreement. 

TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES WITH ANSWERS

CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES AS DIRECTED

1. The police went into the house and made an inquiry. B: The police did not 

2. Our talks with the agitators were fruitful and all were happy. B: Had

3.We took the decision at the last minute. B: It

4. "I was watching them from my place of hiding", said the boy. B: The boy

5.They all gather at this place every Sunday, encouraging the children to play. B: Every Sunday

6. Rohit stood beside the oppressed people and used his innovative ideas to help them. B: Besides

7.Shylock lamented the loss of the precious stone and became emotional. B: Not only

8.The speaker paused every five minutes to continue with the speech. B: The speaker could not

9.Rohan was late but he did not regret it. Omit 'but'

10.Raima and her friends were assisting the volunteers. B: Raima with

11. They searched for the fugitive and went to many places. B: Their

12. The last decision made everybody confused. End with: confusion. 

ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUETIONS

1.The police did not make an inquiry until they went into the house. 

2. Had our talks with the agitators not been fruitful all would not have been happy. 

3. It was at the last minute that we took the decision. 

4. The boy said that he had been watching them from his place of hiding. 

5. Every Sunday witnesses them all gather at this place to encouage the children. 

6.Besides standing beside the oppressed people Rohit used his innovative ideas to help them. 

7.Not only did Shylock lament the loss of the precious stone but also became emotional. 

8.The speaker could not continue with his speech without pausing every five minutes. 

9.Though Rohan was late he did not regret it. 

10.Raima with her friends was assisting the volunteers. 

11.Their search for the fugitive took them to many places. 

12. The last decision led to everybody's confusion. 

PRE EXAMINATION PREPOSITIONS WITH ANSWERS

                                                                                                                                                                                          

The programme ended on a happy note. There I sat listening to the notes of the birds. I told my sister to note down what the saint had said. The beauty of the place appealed to me. By the time we reached the castle, the mayor was not there. We learnt to adjust ourselves to the circumstances. Finally it dawned on us that we had made a mistake. There was no one to respond to our call. The author has a number of tiles to his credit. The author is credited with a number of titles. She is known for her flair for mischief mongering. They did not let the wounded man bleed to death. They rushed the wounded man to a hospital. Some armed men rushed into the bungalow. The prince despaired of the role of the general.  The dishonest trader chose to confess to his offences. The leader is to account for his actions. The leader was accountable to the people. The poet had been confined to a small room for the rest of his life. The captain was down in the spirits and did not talk to anyone. When the detective caught sight of the stranger, he alerted the police. The son wanted to step into the shoes of his father. The factory has decided to step up production. Under pressure of the media the tainted leader had to step down Security has been stepped up across the country. The success of the project hinges on the co-operation of the local people. The minister hinted at some changes in the cabinet. We learnt that many changes are on course. Blood courses through our veins. The player was hated for his addiction to drugs. The teacher will explain the passages at length. Some of the accused are still at large. They have raised an objection to our proposal. I mistook the stranger for one of my friends. My father called on the teacher at his house. I could not call up the first two lines of the poem. In the land nobody is above law. As soon as the food was served, I tucked into it. The little boy began to draw away at the sight of the bear. A few years into the college, he progressed in an excellent manner. The fight over landed property led to their woes. The men chose to fight for their rights. Cato did not want to die at the hands of his enemies. The teacher sent for some of the boys. The climber died of a heart attack. Many new issues came up for discussion. A building is likely to come up on the vacant plot of land opposite to our house. I gazed at the face of the stranger for some time. The wounded man was gasping for breath. The new project will rid the local people of many difficulties. The woman was shocked into silence. I was shocked at his reaction. The refugees were treated with disdain. We were treated to a good fare. Arun deals in electrical equipments. The police could not deal with the protestors. A smile spread over the face of the doctor. The cavalry came charging at the foot soldiers. One of the employees was charged with bias. The matter pertained to some of us. They closed the matter once and for all. The speaker said something contrary to what the teacher had opined. The body of the soldier was finally consigned to flames. A man fails when he resorts to unfair means. Finally the realization dawned on us. Finally we arrived at a conclusion. The singer was endowed with a good voice. Nature testifies to our goodness. A man is blind when he is seized with frenzy. Left with no choice we decided to seize upon that opportunity. Every war we have perpetrated will bear witness/testimony to our frenzy. We decided to dispose of the old pieces of furniture. The government has ordered an inquiry into the incident of carnage (massacre). My father subscribe to a number of magazines. The doctor held out hope. The captain held out his hands. I ran fast to catch up with others. The actor was tired and wanted to catch up on some sleep. A dishonest man resorts to unfair means. The aircraft has run out of fuel. The officer was finally relieved of his responsibilities. The battery of the car has run down. The doll was stuffed with rags. The boy stuffed some marbles into his pockets. The shepherd was busy tending to his flock.

TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES

TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

She seems to have taken stock of the situation. B: She has

Ron and his friends were being too raucous, disturbing others at the meet. B: Ron with

On the third day the local people took out a procession to protest against the killing of the old banyan tree. B: The third day

Peter accused some of the officers of playing a dubious role in discharging their duties. B: Peter brought

More and more people joined the agitation and the situation span out of control. B: With more 

Due to mounting public pressure two more leaders resigned. B: Mounting

Rajib suffered due to his excessive dependence on his friends. B: Rajib's 

I stated everything as much as I knew. End with: knowledge

She was utterly surprised to discover a strange box at the foot of the tree. B: It was to 

"Every time I meet an honest man, I feel I am closer to God", said Raina. 

ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS

She has seemingly taken stock of the situation. 

Ron with his friends was being too raucous, disturbing other at the meet. 

The third day witnessed the local people taking out a procession to protest against the killing of the old banyan tree.

Peter brought a charge against some of the officers playing a dubious role in discharging their duties. 

With more and more people joining the agitation, the situation span out of control. 

 Mounting public pressure forced two more leaders to resign. 

Rajib's excessive dependence on his friends made him suffer .

I stated everything to the best of my knowledge. 

It was to her utter surprise that she discovered a strange box at the foot of the tree. 

Raina said that every time she met an honest man, she felt she was closer to God. 

TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES

1.We espoused the cause of justice and became famous. End with: fame.
2.The outcome of things made us sad.B: We were
3.She takes pride in her abilities to impress others.( Omit 'takes')
4.Some special measures have been taken to eradicate poverty. B: If
4."Let's hurry and do something that will not discredit us", said Arjun
5.Raina was aloof from the rest of the people in the room, lost in gazing at the mountains. Use 'marked'
6. The little man whispered and the princess giggled. B: It
7. The experts visited the place and and talked to the local people. B: The purpose behind
8.Trouble broke out and the shops in the area were closed. End with: shops
9.I looked up at the figure of Jesus. At once my mind was filled with peace.B: No sooner
10.We were astonished to discover the stolen box at the bottom of the banyan tree.B: It was to