Duff and Dutt Class 10 2024 Chapter 7 Transformation of Sentences Solution
Madhyamik Grammar Question Bunch Class X – Articles and Prepositions
Duff and Dutt Class 10 2024 English Chapter 7 Transformation of Sentences Question Answer Solution for West Bengal Madhyamik Students of 2024 – 25. Here we have given full chapter Answer.
I.) Change the following negative sentences into affirmative and vice-versa:
1) The knife is sharp.
2) Man is not immortal.
3) The man not unhopeful.
4) They left all plans tried.
5) I do not like anything except sweets.
6) The boy would never forget it.
7) He is often inactive.
8) Nobody will deny his intelligence.
9) Nobody must live.
10) He is so weak that he cannot carry this bag.
11) The load is so heavy that it cannot be lifted.
12) A fisherman’s life is not easy.
13) No other animal is as big as elephant in the forest.
14) No sooner had it reached home, it started raining heavily.
15) No other boy is as good as the boy in the class.
16) Only a fool can do this.
17) The minister cannot prevent himself to attend the meeting.
II.) Change the following interrogative sentences into statements or assertive sentences or vice-versa:
1) Nobody is free from error.
2) Can I ever forget my friends?
3) Everyone knows that man is mortal.
4) Can their glory ever fade?
5) Does it matter much if I protest?
6) We can never forget our childhood days.
7) I shall never forget such a good friend.
8) Everyone knows the name of Tagore.
9) Everybody wants to be free.
10) It does not matter much if you shout.
11) Don’t waste time.
12) Everyone loves his motherland.
13) Nothing exceeds like success.
14) What does it matter if the match be lost?
III.) Change the following exclamatory sentences into assertive and vice-versa:
1) We were very happy there.
2) Your hair is very lovely.
3) How nice the picture is!
4) How bad the news is!
5) I had the wings of a bird.
6) What if I had a friend to support me!
7) I wish you may be blessed by god.
8) The scenery is very charming.
9) I wish I was young again.
10) How fast he runs!
11) The sight was very sad.
12) It is a matter of sorrow that our beloved leader is dead.
13) I wish I could win the first prize.
14) It was a very heart-rending sight.
III.) Replace the underlined word according to the direction without changing the meaning of the sentences:
1) The students had a logical argument.
2) The government permitted him to go abroad.
3) There is difference between the two.
4) He had a brave fight.
5) He answered promptly.
6) Mr. Roy behaved rudely.
7) He invited me for lunch.
8) The cost of this is twelve rupees.
9) He has pride in his strength.
10) I want to be free.
11) Solomon had wisdom.
12) I passed my days in hard way.
13) Polluted air brings injury to health.
14) This is a noble act.
15) They were much troublesome to me.
16) The teacher examined the paper with care.
17) They observed the day respectfully.
18) She achieved success by passing the exam.
19) Unfortunately he failed.
20) Undoubtedly he is guilty.
21) The man acted with prudence.
22) He will be succeed certainly.
23) Be respectful to the martyrs.
24) It rained during the day.
25) They were successful in the examination.
26) She seems tired.
27) It was obvious that the matter was serious.
28) It was her intention to insult him.
29) He is wrong apparently.
30) The patient spent the night by being restless.
31) It is not doubtful that he is honest.
32) In a sudden the old man fell down.
33) The patient is in good health apparently.
34) It is probable that they will come today.
35) The man gives his answer promptly.
36) The cruel judge did not get invitation.
37) I decided this myself.
38) The conductor replied rudely.
39) Smoking injuries health.
40) It is a good decision apparently.
IV.) Turn the following sentences into complex sentences:
1) I know what his address is.
2) Tell me what her name is.
3) He is a man who has wisdom.
4) The convict confessed what his guilt was.
5) I asked what her age was.
6) He is a man who is happy.
7) Tom is a boy who is good.
8) He came when it was 7 p.m.
9) She is so weak that she cannot speak.
10) It is certain that they will come.
11) A tiger which is wounded, is dangerous.
12) A man who is content, is happy.
13) I am glad that I get it.
14) Though he is poor, she is happy.
15) I believe what your word is.
16) What is lost time is lost forever.
17) The old man is so weak that he cannot carry his burden.
18) When father returned home, he found john lying on his bed.
19) The boy seems like an expert when he works.
20) He passes the exam because he works hard.
V.) Turn the following simple sentences into compound sentences:
1) The girl took pity on the blind man and helped him to cross the road.
2) The boy returned from school and went to play.
3) The thief ran away and escaped arrest.
4) She was very sorry so she left the place.
5) Deep went to the garden and saw a snake.
6) They were poor but honest.
7) He is intelligent and hardworking.
8) She is wealthy but unhappy.
9) He is tall and strong.
10) If you want to live longer, you must avoid smoking.
11) If you want to succeed, you must work hard.
12) If you want to gain weight, you must take rich diet.
13) The student was disobedient so the teacher punished him.
14) He gave us advice and helped with money.
15) The soldier made a promise and kept it.
16) I was ill so I could not attend the school.
17) The sun set so the sailor stopped his voyage.
18) If we want to live, we must eat.
VI.) Turn the following complex sentences into simple sentences:
1) I pray for your success.
2) He has no money to buy those books.
3) They could not see Kanchenjungha on the cloudy day.
4) The policemen saw some men hiding behind the bush.
5) A barking dog seldom bites.
6) I know his birth place.
7) Tell me his address.
8) I found my lost purse.
9) He was the last man to go there.
10) I have a story to tell you.
11) Give me some water to drink.
12) Hard working boys will be successful.
13) Inspite of his illness, he will come.
14) Tell me the starting time of Bande Bharat express.
15) All glittering things are not gold.
16) The child cried at the top of his voice.
17) He was too busy to attend the party.
18) People living in glass houses should not throw stones at others.
VII.) Turn the following complex sentences into compound sentences:
1) My father game me a book and I have lost the book.
2) The man was not at home and Byomkesh spoke to his mother.
3) He was ill so he could not come.
4) My father recovered from illness and I am glad of it.
5) He is old but full of enthusiasm.
6) You are wrong and I am sure of it.
7) Bimal had lost the pen but he has found it.
8) It is the time and we should stop.
9) You leave the place or I shall beat you.
10) You work hard or you will fail.
11) You do hurry or you will be late for school.
12) The enemy saw us and fled.
13) You give me blood and I will give you freedom.
14) You do hurry or I will miss the train.
15) You spare the rod and it will spoil the child.
VIII.) Turn the following compound sentences into complex sentences:
1) If you read, you will learn.
2) If you work hard, you will be successful.
3) As he was not in the town, he could not attend the meeting.
4) Though they were poor, they were happy.
5) If you do not go there, you will be fined.
6) As he was ill, he could not go.
7) The meeting began when the headmaster had arrived.
8) He gives a command which immediately carried out.
9) Though Mithun woke up early, he could not reach school on time.
10) If you speak one word more, I will turn you out.
11) Don’t waste what you want.
12) If you don’t obey, you will be beaten.
13) If you don’t do, you will die probably.
14) Though I come of a poor family, I have the best possible education.
15) He knows that the earth is round.
IX.) Change from positive to comparative degree:
19) A true saint is not greater than him.
2) Gold is more precious than silver.
3) A rose is not fairer than her.
4) No sooner had he heard the news than he rushed home.
5) Misery is greater than any misery.
6) This is easier than any other subject.
7) He is better than any other boy in the class.
8) Vivekananda was more popular than any other saints.
9) Rana is more intelligent than any other boy I have ever seen.
10) The ant is more industrious than most of the creatures.
X.) change from comparative to positive degree:
1) Tortoise is not as fast as hare.
2) China is not as beautiful as japan.
3) France is not as cold as Germany.
4) No other striker is as good as Robinho in the world.
5) No other member of his family is as happy as he.
6) Very few captains of Indian cricket team is as great as SouravGanguly.
7) Chocolate is not as healthy as fruit.
8) No other saint of India is as great as Gautam Buddha.
9) Very few boys in the class are as intelligent as he.
10) Your performance is not better than his.
XI.) Change from superlative to positive degree:
1) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.
2) Very few poets in the world are as great as Rabindranath Tagore.
3) Very few epics of the Hindus are as holy as the Ramayana.
4) No other city in India is as large as Delhi.
5) No other metal is as precious as gold.
XII.) Change from positive to superlative degree:
1) Pose is the most beautiful flower.
2) Pabitra is the most intelligent boy in the class.
3) Vidyasagar is the kindest man.
4) Mona Lisa is one of the most valuable paintings.
5) The national highway is the broadest road.
XIII.) Change from comparative to superlative degree:
1) Rabindranath is the greatest poet of modern India.
2) Pratima is the most beautiful girl in her class.
3) New Delhi is the largest city in India.
4) Birendra is the worst batsman.
5) The Ramayana is the holiest epic in India.
Part A: Non-textual
XIV.) Rewrite the following sentences as directed without changing the meaning of the sentences:
1) She stated the truth.
2) The man hastened across the grass to come near to the child.
3) He was the last man who went there.
4) Only he can do it.
5) His brother is not more competent than him.
6) No other director is as good as Mr. Roy.
7) She not only scolded her son but also beat him.
8) I know a very wise man.
9) The boy is so small that he cannot climb up the tree.
10) We can never forget Netaji.
11) Very few Indian cities are as big as Delhi.
12) Mr. Habib was richer than most of the men in Rangoon.
13) The boy made remarks which were ridiculous.
14) Inspite of his illness, he attended the meeting.
15) No sooner he had heard the news, he fainted.
16) No sooner he had reached home, it started raining heavily.
17) No other church in our locality is as old as St.Paul’s cathedral.
18) No other person is as good as me.
19) I know his name.
20) We saw kohli when he was playing.
21) Is blood thicker than water?
22) If you don’t run fast, you will be late.
23) No other church is as big as St.Paul’s cathedral in our locality.
24) Very few subjects are as easy as English.
25) Being confused, stopped working.
26) Being neglected by the organisers, the artist left the concert.
27) Can I ever forget your help?
28) I have been very foolish.
29) Very few cities in India are as large as Kolkata.
30) SouravGanguly was more successful than most of the captains of Indian cricket team.
31) The teacher gave him punishment.
32) I have nothing which I can lose.
33) How wonderful the painting is!
34) The man predicted raining.
35) Apple is not more nutritious than guava.
36) No other metal is as useful as iron.
Iron is more useful than any other metal.
37) The boy was so small that he cannot reach up to the branches of the tree.
38) He is too weak to walk.
39) Jim is always happy.
40) Students will not succeed unless they work hard.
41) Very few emperors of India were as great as Akbar.
Akbar was greater than most of the emperors of India.
42) The youngest boy is cleverer than any other boy in the class.
43) Nobody denies that the boy is genius.
44) He saw the faces of the children who were starving.
45) None but a shrewd man ca do it.
46) The weather was pleasant so the children went out to play.
47) Very few places in India are as holy as Haridwar.
Haridwar is holier than most of the places in India.
48) Tiger is not more ferocious than him.
49) Ravi was surprised to hear the news.
50) The Arabian horses are much in demand.
51) It was a very beautiful sight.
52) The newspaper is published everyday.
53) The Rajdhani express is the fastest train.
54) To preserve freedom is not as easy as to win it.
55) Wordsworth observed the nature closely.
56) Though I asked for a glass of water, she offered me tea.
57) No other force is greater than love in the world.
58) Shakespeare has been the greatest English dramatist of all.
59) The man cannot help doing his duty.
60) Does anyone hate his own country?
Part B- Textual grammar
XV.) Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
Father’s help:
1) But father’s behaviour did not take an expected turn.
2) I would unlike to go late to Samuel’s class.
3) He entered the school gate and an idea occurred to him.
4) He had never met anyone better than Samuel.
5) No other boy was as good as he on earth.
6) He put it in an envelope to seal it.
7) Samuel did not look unimpressed.
8) Go to your class after giving it to your headmaster.
9) No sooner had he entered home with the letter, than his father asked if he had delivered it.
Fable:
1) And the latter did not call the former ‘little prig’.
2) I will admit you make a very pretty squirrel track.
3) You are larger than me.
4) The mountain and the squirrel were not quiet.
5) All is not well and wisely removed.
6) I am smaller than you.
The passing away of Bapu:
1) I was numb with shock to get into the car.
2) As Gandhiji breathed his last, there was silence in the room.
3) They were so stunned that they could not speak in the beginning.
4) One being faced with the shock of a loved one’s death, whimpers.
5) It was impossible to move the thick crowd.
6) It was a walk which was agonising.
7) I moved slowly to understand it.
8) Thousands watched the procession in silence.
My own true family:
1) Did I meet an old woman there?
2) I was looking for a stag when I crept in an Oakwood.
3) My heart was a tree after coming out of the Oakwood.
4) You don’t make a promise now and you are going to die.
5) I began to quake when she began to cackle.
6) I was surrounded by a tribe which was staring.
7) Do you blink an eye?
Our runaway kite:
1) Of course there was everybody absent for us to play with.
2) This is what used to puzzle Claude and me.
3) It is never boring on the big half-moon in summer.
4) It used to be none other than father and Claude and I.
5) He left home after quarrelling with his brother.
6) The letter father has just received and it came from his sister.
7) It is not easy to run pirate cave and things like that with only two.
Sea fever:
1) I must go down to the sea which is lonely.
2) I ask a not short ship.
3) The call of the running tide is wild as well as clear.
4) I ask the sail’s shaking which is white.
5) I ask a grey not only mist on the sea’s face but also dawn breaking.
6) The call of the running tide is not only wild but also clear.
7) The call is wild and clear which is of the running tide.
The cat:
1) Most human beings do not have as much character as a cat.
2) He sometimes watches a mouse hole for an hour or two which passes the time away.
3) The cat does not care much for anything but mice and milk.
4) There being a guest at the table, the cat is particularly civil to him.
5) He wants to give you something which you can eat.
6) He does not purr silently.
7) He purrs as he retires not only to a safe distance from the guest’s boot but also before eating his food.
8) Does true life begin for him now?
The snail:
1) The snail does not stick far to wall.
2) He hides within the house in secure.
3) He hides securely in imminent danger.
4) He has only himself as chattel.
5) He dwells in aloneness.
6) The snail is unfearful to fall.
7) He hides within the house which is secured.
8) The snail does not fear to fall to grow there.
9) He dwells well with satisfaction.
XVI.) Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
1) To die is better than to be dishonoured.
2) He apologised in unconditional manner.
3) He is so cowardly to bend.
4) Death is better than dishonour.
5) It is the Great Wall of China which was built to keep out the destructive nomadic tribes.
6) The woman could not help weeping after getting the bad news.
7) Besides looting the house, they wounded the inmates.
8) He accepted what the stranger proposed.
9) The poem is so simple than it does not need an explanation.
10) A sensible man does not make his mistake.
11) Those birds which are of brilliant hue, are humming bird.
12) He is so proud that he cannot learn.
13) I cannot help shedding tears.
14) The swaying daffodils bloomed abundantly in the shadowed nook.
15) No sooner had Orlando seen the old duke and his mates, than he rushed upon them to demand food.
XVII.) Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
1) The people were so stunned that they could not speak in the beginning.
2) We should not be cruel to animals.
3) He is so short that he cannot reach the fruit of the tree.
4) He is taller than any other boy in the class.
5) No other runner is as fast as Sheetal in the school.
6) Tell me your name.
7) It is not needed for you to come tomorrow.
8) St. Paul’s cathedral is bigger than any other church in our locality.
9) He is too proud to apologise for his mistake.
10) No other peak is as high as Everest in the world.
11) Everybody loves his parents.
12) No sooner had he reached the station, than the train left.
13) He was sorry for being late.
14) Though I asked for a glass of water, she offered me tea.
15) The Arabian horses are much in demand.
16) The poem is so simple that it does not need an explanation.
17) He is too old to walk fast.
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