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QI) Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each and making other changes that may be necessary, without changing the meaning of any sentence. 1. To the best of my knowledge, he is vegetarian. (Begin: As far as .) 2. The train journey from Kolkata to Asansol takes three hours. (Begin: It is a .) 3. The peon cannot leave unless I permit him. (Use: without) 4. Kindly leave the bag here, Madam , said the porter. (Change the narration) 5. The tea is so hot that I cannot drink it. (Remove: so .that) 6. He was a poet as well as a statesman. (Combine to make a negative sentence) 7. As soon as the awards were announced, the winners walked to the podium. (Begin: No sooner ) 8. No one came as late as Diana to the party. . (Change to superlative) 9. The thought of being alone terrified her. (Change the voice) 10. Put your books aside, people may fall over them. (Use: lest) QII) Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition: 1) I looked . my nephew while his parents went out. 2) We should not look . upon the poor. 3) Farmers look . to a better standard of living. 4) The principal promised to look . her case. 5) I am trying to look . my key. QIII) Rewrite as directed the following sentences without changing the meaning. 1. I was annoyed by his behavior. [Change the voice] 2. I am invited. [Supply a question tag] 3. The teacher said, Have you done your homework? [Change the narration] 4. As soon as the tiger saw the rabbit, it attacked. [Begin. No sooner ]. 5. No other athlete in our school is as fast as Rachel. [Use: Fastest] 6. If you do not hurry up, you will miss the train. [Begin: Unless ] 7. I was so tired that I was not able to follow him. [Use: too] 8. Can we ever forget those happy days? [Rewrite as an Assertive sentence] 9. He did not come. He did not write a letter. [Use: neither nor ] 10. He passed the examinations. He got a gold medal. [Use: not only ] QIV) Fill in the blanks with an appropriate article. 1. Raj Mahal is ____ top class hotel. 2. Could we change ___ the topic of discussion? 3. ___ honest man is always trusted. 4. __ African continent is full of conflicts. 5. He is ____ European writer. QV) Choose the right preposition: I. 1. He was touched _____________ pity when he heard the tale. 2. There is always a demand ___________ good tailor. 3. He was in great need ___________ money. 4. He fell ____________ with his best friend and refused to talk to him. 5. The pupils must commit this ___________ memory. II. 1. He was touched__________ pity when he heard the news. 2. You have no aptitude __________ business. 3. Need you bring __________ that topic again? 4. She insists ___________ wearing that dress. 5. I met an old friend __________ the party III 1. Children often quarrel___________ their toys. 2. The waiter laid the table________ dinner. 3. She was annoyed__________ being disturbed. 4. He was anxious to be popular________ everyone. 5. It was kind____________ him to be so helpful. IV 1. She is a year older_________ I am. 2. They could not elicit any information _________ the prisoner. 3. She did not play the piano, because ___________ a septic thumb. 4. A basket was provided __________ the disposal of waste paper. 5. This fabric is superior____________ that one. V 1. The teacher was pleased_______ the performance of the student. 2. He slept _________ eight o clock. 3. The cat sprang _________ the table. 4. I shall return________ an hour. 5. He will be dropped ___________ the team if he does not make a big score.
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