(a) Convert the following sentences as directed:
- The man's hands were behind his back, the wrist's bound with a cord. (Make it complex)
- I am so exhausted now that I can hardly talk to you (Make it simple)
- In spite of being terrible unhappy he did not blame the girl. (Make it compound)
- The news was very much shocking to her. (Make it exclamatory)
- He worked out the sum. (Make it negative-interrogative)
(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate word:
- The government is trying to prevent young boys from dropping........ the school.
- .........been delayed by the storm, I missed the train.
- You do not do it again........ again.
- I shall invite you ........ one occasion.
- A soft wind ....... the ship gently back to harbor.
Explanation:
(a)
Ans: As the man's hands were behind his back, the wrist's bound with a cord.
Ans: I am too exhausted now to talk to you.
Ans: He was terrible unhappy but he did not blame the girl.
Ans: How shocking the news to her!
Ans: Didn't he work out the sum?
(b)
Ans: (i) out (ii) As I had (iii) and (iv) in (v) pulled