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Transformation of Sentences – I
Proposal Writing
Prepositions
Transformation of Sentences – I
ASSIGNMENT 1
Explanation: To make this sentence negative, the auxiliary verb “did” is added along with “not.” The main verb “remembered” is
changed to its base form “remember” because “did” already indicates the past tense. Example: “She sang beautifully” becomes “She did
not sing beautifully.”
Explanation: Here, the word “not” is added before “every” to make the sentence negative. This preserves the original meaning while
making it negative. Example: “Every child enjoys sweets” becomes “Not every child enjoys sweets.”
Explanation: The auxiliary verb “did” is introduced along with “not,” and the main verb “continued” is replaced by its base form
“continue.” This is because the past tense is carried by “did.” Example: “She wrote a letter” becomes “She did not write a letter.”
Explanation: The auxiliary verb “did” is used with “not,” and “climbed” is converted to its base form “climb.” The first clause remains
unchanged as it is not being negated. Example: “As soon as she heard the news, she cried” becomes “As soon as she heard the news, she
did not cry.”
Explanation: The imperative sentence “Do see” is negated by inserting “not” after “do.” This structure is used to give a command or
instruction in the negative form. Example: “Do finish your homework” becomes “Do not finish your homework.”
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Explanation: To negate this sentence, “not” is added after the verb “is.” This applies to present tense sentences using the verb “to be.”
Example: “She is happy” becomes “She is not happy.”
Explanation: “Not” is placed at the beginning of the sentence before “only,” changing the exclusivity implied. This makes the
statement less absolute. Example: “Only John can solve the puzzle” becomes “Not only John can solve the puzzle.”
ASSIGNMENT 2
Explanation: To change a negative sentence into an affirmative one, we replace “do not forget” with “remember.” “Do not forget”
implies remembering, so the meaning stays the same but is now positive. Example: “Do not forget to water the plants” becomes
“Remember to water the plants.”
Explanation: “Not unlike” is a double negative, which means the sentence is actually positive. We simplify it by using “alike,” which is
the affirmative version. Example: “The situation is not unlike the previous one” changes to “The situation is similar to the previous one.”
Explanation: The negative “No one could deny” means everyone agreed. The affirmative version uses “admitted” to convey the same
idea positively. Example: “No one could deny his talent” becomes “Everyone acknowledged his talent.”
Explanation: “Does not fail” means the action is consistently done. In the affirmative form, we use “always” to indicate regularity.
Example: “He does not fail to complete his homework” becomes “He always completes his homework.”
5. The teacher did not exclude your name from the list.
Explanation: The negative “did not exclude” becomes “included” to make it affirmative. Inclusion is the opposite of exclusion, keeping
the meaning intact. Example: “They did not exclude him from the meeting” becomes “They included him in the meeting.”
Explanation: “No sooner… than” is a negative construction used to indicate an immediate action. The affirmative form uses “As soon
as.” Example: “No sooner had it rained than the children ran outside” becomes “As soon as it rained, the children ran outside.”
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Explanation: “Do not fail” indicates an obligation or reminder. The affirmative form uses “Be sure to” to give a positive directive.
Example: “Do not fail to submit your assignment” becomes “Be sure to submit your assignment.”
ASSIGNMENT 3
Explanation: This sentence is turned into an assertive form by removing the question format and rephrasing it as a straightforward
statement. Assertive sentences state something without questioning or commanding. Here, the word “not” is added to maintain the
negative sense implied by the original question. For example, “Is this your bag?” becomes “This is not your bag.”
Explanation: The interrogative sentence is changed into an assertive form by directly stating the action, keeping the meaning intact.
The word “never” is used instead of the questioning “shall we ever” to convey the same negative sense. For example, “Will you ever do
this?” becomes “You will never do this.”
Explanation: The question is converted into an assertive statement by removing the question format and adding “not” to preserve the
negative meaning. This makes the sentence a clear declaration rather than a question. For example, “Is this the place to eat?” becomes
“This is not the place to eat.”
Explanation: The rhetorical question is transformed into an assertive sentence by rephrasing it as a clear statement of fact. Such
sentences often require adding auxiliary verbs or phrases like “there is no need” to complete the assertion. For example, “Why run in the
rain?” becomes “There is no need to run in the rain.”
Explanation: The question is converted to a straightforward statement expressing the implied idea. Here, the interrogative phrase
“When will they” is replaced with “They will never” to form a clear assertion. For example, “When will she come?” becomes “She will
never come.”
Explanation: The negative rhetorical question is rephrased as a positive assertion. “Who does not” is replaced with “Everyone,” making
it a direct statement. For instance, “Who does not love music?” becomes “Everyone loves music.”
Explanation: The interrogative sentence is restructured into an assertive one by removing the question format and adding “cannot” to
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make a clear and factual statement. For example, “Can you swim in lava?” becomes “You cannot swim in lava.”
ASSIGNMENT 4
Explanation: To change this sentence into an interrogative form, the helping verb “was” is moved to the beginning of the sentence
before the subject “he.” This structure turns the statement into a question. For example, the statement “She is happy” becomes “Is she
happy?” by moving the verb “is” to the front.
Explanation: In the interrogative form, “no one” is replaced with its equivalent “anyone,” and the helping verb “will” is moved to the
beginning. This creates a question. For instance, “No one can help” changes to “Can anyone help?”
Explanation: To form a question, “nothing” is replaced by “anything,” and the helping verb “is” is placed at the start. This turns the
statement into an interrogative. For example, “There is no time left” becomes “Is there any time left?”
Explanation: Here, “nothing” is replaced with “anything” to make it a question. The modal verb “could” is moved to the beginning of
the sentence to form the interrogative structure. For example, “He could do nothing” changes to “Could he do anything?”
Explanation: The negative phrase “no one” is transformed into “anyone,” and the modal verb “can” is placed at the start to form a
question. Similarly, “No one can swim” becomes “Can anyone swim?”
Explanation: To create a question, the auxiliary verb “do” is moved to the start, and “not” is removed since the question implies the
possibility of affirmation or negation. For instance, “You do not eat fish” becomes “Do you eat fish?”
Explanation: The sentence becomes interrogative by introducing the auxiliary verb “do” at the beginning, which is required to form a
question in the simple present tense. For example, “Birds fly in the sky” changes to “Do birds fly in the sky?”
ASSIGNMENT 5
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Explanation: Here, the exclamation “How good” expresses a strong feeling of appreciation. When converting it to an assertion, we state
it plainly by starting with “It is,” which makes the sentence declarative. Declarative sentences state facts or opinions without emotional
emphasis. Example: “How sweet the cake is!” becomes “The cake is very sweet.”
Explanation: The exclamation “Alas!” conveys sadness. To make it an assertion, we remove the word “Alas!” and simply state the fact,
“My grandfather is no more.” Assertions avoid exclamatory words and focus on presenting the idea in a straightforward manner.
Example: “Alas! We lost the game.” becomes “We lost the game.”
Explanation: The phrase “If only” shows a strong desire or wish. In assertions, we replace “If only” with “I wish” to express the same
thought in a declarative form. Example: “If only I could fly!” becomes “I wish I could fly.”
Explanation: Similar to “If only,” the phrase “Would that” expresses a wish. To turn it into an assertion, we use “I wish” followed by
the desired condition. Example: “Would that it were sunny!” becomes “I wish it were sunny.”
Explanation: The exclamation “What a pity!” shows regret or disappointment. To convert it into an assertion, we state the emotion as a
fact: “It is a pity.” This makes the sentence declarative while retaining its meaning. Example: “What a shame! We missed the bus.”
becomes “It is a shame that we missed the bus.”
Explanation: The phrase “How sad” emphasizes the intensity of sadness. When rewriting it as an assertion, we describe the scene
plainly by stating, “The sight…was very sad.” This shifts the focus from emotional emphasis to a factual statement. Example: “How
beautiful the garden is!” becomes “The garden is very beautiful.”
Explanation: The exclamation “How cold” emphasizes the intensity of the cold weather. As an assertion, we remove the exclamatory
form and directly state, “The weather is very cold.” This changes the sentence into a straightforward fact. Example: “How bright the
stars are!” becomes “The stars are very bright.”
ASSIGNMENT 6
Explanation: When converting an assertive sentence into an exclamatory sentence, we use “What” or “How” depending on the subject
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and the structure. Here, “What” is used because we are emphasizing “a happy time.” The structure becomes “What + noun + subject +
verb!” For example, “It was a great day” becomes “What a great day it was!”
Explanation: To transform the sentence, we start with “What” to emphasize the noun phrase “a remarkable colour combination.” The
verb “has” follows the subject “this dress.” This structure is typical when the focus is on the object being described. For instance, “The
room has a lovely view” becomes “What a lovely view the room has!”
Explanation: To express pity or sadness in an exclamatory sentence, we use interjections like “Alas!” and rephrase the sentence to
show strong emotion. The sentence “It is a pity” converts to “Alas!” to express sorrow. For example, “It is a shame that he left”
becomes “Alas! That he left!”
Explanation: When expressing a strong wish or longing, “How” is used at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis. The structure
becomes “How + subject + wish + clause!” For example, “I wish I could fly” becomes “How I wish I could fly!”
Explanation: Similar to expressing pity or regret, we use “Alas!” to convey the emotion strongly. The phrase “It is a pity” is omitted
and replaced by the exclamation “Alas!” The remaining sentence is left as it is to express the feeling. For example, “It is sad that she
failed” becomes “Alas! That she failed!”
Explanation: The emphasis here is on “a remarkable deed,” so we begin with “What.” The structure follows the pattern “What + noun
+ subject + verb!” This highlights the action performed by the subject. For example, “She made a beautiful cake” becomes “What a
beautiful cake she made!”
7. The boys cried out with joy that they had won the match.
Answer: How joyfully the boys cried out that they had won the match!
Explanation: When the focus is on the manner or emotion, “How” is used to begin the sentence. The structure becomes “How +
adverb/adjective + subject + verb!” This emphasizes the way the action was performed. For instance, “He sang beautifully” becomes
“How beautifully he sang!”
ASSIGNMENT 7
Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the italicised words by their verb forms:
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Explanation: The italicized word “mortal” is replaced by its verb form “mortally wounded.” Here, “mortal” is an adjective, and to
convert it into its verb form, we describe the action (wounding in a mortal way). For example, “The blow mortally injured him” follows
the same structure.
Explanation: The word “freedom” is replaced by its verb form “freed.” “Freedom” is a noun that denotes a state, while “freed” is a verb
that shows the action of giving freedom. For instance, “He freed the bird” means the bird was set free.
3. He objected to my proposal.
Explanation: The italicized word “objected” is replaced by its verb form “opposed.” “Objected” and “opposed” both convey
disagreement, but using “opposed” is more direct and active. Example: “She opposed the idea of moving” shows active disagreement.
Explanation: The word “invitation” is replaced by its verb form “invited.” “Invitation” is a noun that describes the act of asking
someone to join, while “invited” directly expresses this action. For example, “He invited her to the party” makes it more concise.
Explanation: The noun “cost” is replaced by its verb form “costs.” Instead of describing the price as a state, the verb “costs” actively
tells how much something is priced. For instance, “The pen costs ten rupees” follows the same rule.
Explanation: The word “success” is replaced by its verb form “succeeded.” “Success” is a noun denoting the result of achieving goals,
while “succeeded” directly describes the accomplishment. For example, “They succeeded in finishing the project” shows the direct
action.
Explanation: The adjective “different” is replaced by its verb form “differ.” While “different” describes the state, “differ” shows the
action of being distinct. For example, “The two opinions differ significantly” describes how they are not the same.
Explanation: The noun “disintegration” is replaced by its verb form “disintegrate.” Instead of describing the process as a state, the verb
“disintegrate” shows the action causing the result. For example, “The paper disintegrated in water” describes the breaking down.
ASSIGNMENT 8
Rewrite the following sentences replacing the italicised words by their Adverb forms:
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Explanation: The word “reckless” is an adjective, and we convert it into an adverb by adding “-ly” to make “recklessly.” Adverbs
describe how an action is performed. In this sentence, “recklessly” describes the manner of driving.
Explanation: The adjective “complete” is turned into the adverb “completely” to describe the verb “defeated.” Adverbs like this answer
the question “how” something happened.
Explanation: The phrase “hard work” is replaced with the adverb “working hard.” The adverbial phrase modifies the verb “do” to
explain the conditions of doing something.
Explanation: “Care” is a noun that is changed into the adverb “carefully.” This adverb modifies “go through,” telling how to perform
the action.
Explanation: The adjective “shabby” becomes “shabbily” as an adverb to describe the manner of dressing. Adding “-ly” turns many
adjectives into adverbs.
Explanation: The adjective “fortunate” is turned into the adverb “fortunately” to describe the entire clause. It expresses the manner or
context of the event.
Explanation: The phrase “in an instant” is replaced by the adverb “instantly,” simplifying the sentence while still explaining the
immediacy of the action.
Explanation: The noun “cheat” is turned into the adverb “deceitfully” to describe the way the magician cheats. This modification aligns
with the original meaning of the sentence.
ASSIGNMENT 9
Rewrite the following sentences replacing the italicised words by their Adjective forms:
1. Rewrite the following sentences replacing the italicised words by their Adjective forms:
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Explanation: The word “heritage” is a noun. To use its adjective form, we use “hereditary,” which describes something passed down by
inheritance. For example: “This is a hereditary disease.” Adjectives describe qualities or properties.
Explanation: “Injury” is a noun, and its adjective form is “injurious,” meaning harmful or likely to cause damage. Adjectives like
“injurious” give more detail about what kind of effect smoking has. For instance, “That chemical is injurious to plants.”
Explanation: “Fortunately” is an adverb, describing how an action was done. The adjective form “fortunate” describes the state or
condition, like “We are fortunate to be safe.”
Explanation: “Trouble” is a noun. Its adjective form, “troublesome,” means causing difficulty or annoyance. Adjectives turn a situation
into something describable, e.g., “This is a troublesome task.”
Explanation: “Courage” is a noun, and “courageous” is the adjective form that describes a person or their actions as brave. For
example, “The firefighter was very courageous.”
Explanation: “Politeness” is a noun, while “polite” is the adjective. Adjectives make sentences more direct. For instance: “The polite
boy helped the old lady.”
Explanation: “Hospital” is a noun, and “hospitable” is the adjective form, meaning friendly or accommodating. This adjective changes
the focus from the place to its welcoming nature. For example: “The hosts were hospitable.”
Explanation: “Negligence” is a noun, while “negligent” is its adjective form, describing someone who fails to take proper care. For
example: “He was negligent with his responsibilities.”
Proposal Writing
ASSIGNMENT
1. As the Head Boy/Head Girl of your school, you have been given the responsibility of organising Performing Arts Festival in
your school. Write a proposal in about 150 words, stating the steps you would take to successfully organise this festival.
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Answer:
I propose organising a Performing Arts Festival at Vivekananda Vidyalaya on February 10. This event will showcase the talents of our
students in music, dance, theatre, and poetry recitation. The aim is to celebrate our cultural heritage and give students an opportunity to
display their creativity.
The festival will take place in the school auditorium. We plan to involve students from classes VI to XII. Performances will include
classical and contemporary dance, skits on social themes, instrumental and vocal music, and a poetry slam. We will seek assistance from
our art and music teachers to guide the students in their preparation.
To make the event engaging, we will invite parents and a local artist, Mr. Rajan Das, as the chief guest. Students will also be tasked with
managing logistics like stage setup and sound arrangements. I hope this proposal will be approved.
Ananya Sharma
Head Girl
2. As a member of the Student Council of your school, you have been given the responsibility of setting up a ‘Health Club’ in
your school. Write a proposal in about 150 words, stating the steps you would take to successfully implement this project.
Answer:
I propose the establishment of a Health Club at Sardar Patel Public School to promote fitness and well-being among students. The club
will aim to raise awareness about healthy living, provide resources for fitness activities, and organise regular health-related events.
The club will hold weekly yoga and fitness sessions in the school hall, guided by our physical education teacher. We will invite a
nutritionist to give talks on healthy eating habits and organise a health check-up camp for students and staff. The club will also create an
indoor gym area with basic equipment like skipping ropes, resistance bands, and mats.
Membership will be open to students from classes VIII to XII, and activities will be held during the activity period. We believe this
initiative will inspire students to adopt healthier lifestyles. I request approval and support for this proposal to make the Health Club a
success.
Ravi Mehta
Student Council Member
Prepositions
ASSIGNMENT
Answer: over
Explanation: The phrase “run over” means to be hit or passed over by a vehicle. “Over” is the preposition that conveys this meaning.
Example: “The cyclist was run over by a speeding car.”
2. We had run …………….of sugar and so we could not make ice cream.
Answer: out
Explanation: “Run out of” means to use up all of something. “Out” indicates the state of depletion. Example: “We ran out of milk
yesterday.”
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Answer: off
Explanation: “Take off” means to remove something. “Off” completes the idea of removing an item. Example: “She took off her gloves
before eating.”
Answer: after
Explanation: “Take after” means to resemble someone, often in appearance or character. “After” denotes similarity. Example: “He
takes after his father in his kindness.”
Answer: forward
Explanation: “Look forward to” means to anticipate something positively. “Forward” emphasizes excitement or expectation. Example:
“I look forward to our meeting next week.”
Answer: for
Explanation: “Looking for” means searching for something. “For” connects the action of looking with the object. Example: “She is
looking for her phone.”
Answer: up
Explanation: “Give up” means to surrender or stop resisting. “Up” signifies ceasing effort. Example: “They gave up after a long fight.”
Answer: away
Explanation: “Give away” means to donate or distribute freely. “Away” emphasizes transferring ownership. Example: “She gave away
her inheritance to a local charity.”
Answer: in
Explanation: “Fall in with” means to agree with or accept someone’s opinions. “In” denotes alignment or agreement. Example: “He fell
in with the majority’s decision.”
Answer: back on
Explanation: “Fall back on” means to rely on something when in difficulty. “Back on” expresses dependence. Example: “She fell back
on her savings during unemployment.”
Answer: out
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Explanation: “Bear out” means to confirm or support something. “Out” completes the idea of providing evidence. Example: “Histheory
was borne out by the results.”
12. A good teacher should bear …………….. the habits of her students.
Answer: with
Explanation: “Bear with” means to tolerate or be patient with someone or something. “With” indicates patience. Example: “Please bear
with me while I resolve the issue.”
13. The Principal called …………… the meeting scheduled for today.
Answer: off
Explanation: “Call off” means to cancel something. “Off” completes the sense of cancellation. Example: “The event was called off due
to bad weather.”
Answer: in
Explanation: “Call in” means to summon someone, typically for help. “In” indicates bringing someone into a situation. Example:
“They called in a specialist for the project.”
Answer: away
Explanation: “Do away with” means to eliminate or get rid of something. “Away” emphasizes removal. Example: “The organization
aims to do away with corruption.”
Answer: with
Explanation: “Do with” means to deal with or handle someone or something. “With” signifies interaction. Example: “She has to do
with clients from diverse backgrounds.”
Answer: through
Explanation: “Get through” means to successfully complete or endure something. “Through” shows progression. Example: “He got
through the test with ease.”
Answer: on
Explanation: “Get on” means to perform well or progress. “On” completes the sense of improvement. Example: “She is getting on well
in her new class.”
Answer: out
Explanation: “Pass out” means to distribute items to people. “Out” shows dissemination. Example: “They passed out flyers at the
event.”
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Answer: through
Explanation: “Pass through” means to endure or experience challenges. “Through” signifies movement or progression. Example: “She
passed through a tough time last year.”
Answer: up
Explanation: “Burn up” means to consume completely. “Up” emphasizes total usage. Example: “This heater burns up a lot of
electricity.”
22. If Rahul continues to stay up working every night, he is sure to have a burn …………….
Answer: out
Explanation: “Burn out” means to become exhausted from overwork. “Out” signifies depletion. Example: “Working too much led to
her burnout.”
23. The children piled …………… the bus and ran to the park.
Answer: into
Explanation: “Pile into” means to enter a space hurriedly. “Into” conveys movement inside. Example: “The kids piled into the van
before the trip.”
24. Anjana piled ……… all the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.
Answer: up
Explanation: “Pile up” means to stack or accumulate. “Up” denotes an increase in quantity. Example: “The paperwork piled up over the
week.”
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