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Rewrite the sentences as directed in the brackets. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. As I frowned harder and harder, he smiled more and more broadly. (Begin: The harder .) This place is the best place to observe the sunset. (Use: better) How thrilling it was to see the celebration! (Begin: It ) From the news channels came the report that blockade was over. (Begin: The news channels ) I asked my mother whether she thought that I was foolish. (Change into Direct Speech) The student said, I shall finish the project today. (Change into reported speech) This is the last time you will ever sit in this cinema. (Begin: Never ) A senseless man repeats his mistakes. (Rewrite using sensible .) She is so weak that she cannot walk by herself. (Rewrite using so that ) They finished their work. They went home. (Begin: No sooner ) We appreciate your suggestion that we should go back to villages after finishing our education. (Rewrite using going instead of go) You cannot serve both self and country. (Rewrite using either or ) Village work is better than any other form of recreation. (Begin: No ..) He told me that his father was ill. (Remove that and use of) Has Jennifer written to you? (Remove to and use from) I thought you would like to hear what happened. (Begin: It occurred ..) The fire damaged the goods extensively. (Begin: The books ..) The men are painting the furniture. (Begin: The furniture ..) It is never so late that one cannot mend. (Rewrite using too) If my mother were here, she would confirm what I say. (Begin: Were ..) 21. Ashoka was greater than most other Indian rulers. (Use great) 22. Tell him to leave the room at once. (Begin: He ..) 23. Along with the deafening noise of the bomb, huge flames of fire shot up into the sky. (Begin: The deafening ..) 24. A lighthouse stood on a huge rock, lashed by waves. (Begin: On ..) 25. When the policeman looked around, he saw that the bank robbers were driving away in a black car. (Begin: Looking ..) 26. Jagdish invested more and more in his business and lower and lower were his profits. (Begin: The more ..) 27. Food and sleep were we all cared about. (Begin: It ..) 28. He is too proud to beg. (Rewrite using so that ) 29. I borrowed this book yesterday and I will take it back tomorrow , she told him. (Rewrite using indirect speech) 30. Working has replaced hunting gut has retained many of its basic characteristics. (Begin: In spite ..) 31. I don t want to argue with you. (Begin: Let s ..) 32. The book will not prove as interesting to the students as to the history specialists. (Use more interesting ) 33. It was not necessary for us to hurry. (Begin: We ..) 34. He will not pay unless he is compelled. (Use compulsion) 35. Give the order. (Begin: Let ..) 36. There is nothing better than a busy life. (Begin: Is .?) 37. There was no one present there who did not yell Happy new year . (Begin: Everyone ..) 38. Only the brave deserves the fair. (Begin: None ..) 39. As soon as the idea entered her head, Miss Marple put it into practice. (Begin: No sooner) 40. She has not been to the college since October. (Begin: She last ..) 41. The Municipality is pulling down every one of the unauthorized houses. (Begin: Every one ..) 42. Both the view would be correct. (Begin: Neither ..) 43. As soon as foreign influences poured in, they were absorbed in India s culture. (Begin No sooner ..) 44. It is admitted that he is the greatest leader. (Begin: All ) 45. Be honest and you will be respected by everyone. (Use: Everyone ) 46. Gullible as he is as, he was not taken in by the fraud. (Begin: In spite of ) 47. My father was very charitable to everyone. (Use: the correct form of treat) 48. Had Richard known what to do; he should have saved much time. (Begin: If ) 49. This rumour is incredible. (Begin: This rumour cannot ..) 50. The new budget made the public glad. (Begin: The public )
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