Exercise 25, 29 and 30

 

Exercise 25.

In each of the following sentences replace each Adverb Phrase by an Adverb Clause:-

 1. On his return we asked him many questions.

Answer: When he returned, we asked him many questions.

2. Do it to the best of your ability.

Answer: Do it to the best your ability.

3. The prince was met on his arrival by his secretary.
Answer: The prince was met by his secretary when he arrived.

4. In spite of poverty he became distinguished.
Answer: Though he was poor he came distinguished.

5. Upon seeing the signal the troops set out.
Answer: The troops set out when they saw the signal.

6. Nobody must expect to become rich without hard work.
Answer: Nobody must expect to become rich unless he works hard.

7. They were very grateful to him for his kindness.
Answer: They were very grateful to him because he was kind.

8. In comparison with air water is heavy.
Answer: Water is heavy when it is compared with air.

9. The weather is too bright to last.
Answer: The weather is so bright that it cannot last.

10. My heart is too full for words.
Answer: My heart is so full that I cannot express my feelings in words.

11. The work is too much for any man to do single-handed.
Answer: The work is so much that no man can do it single-handed.

12. With a view to early retirement he saved his money.
Answer: He saved his money, so that he might retire early.

13. In the event of the president's death the vice-president succeeds him.
Answer: If the president dies the vice-president succeeds him.

14. He always carried out his duties according to instructions.
Answer: He always carries out his duties as he was instructed.

15. The price is high for an old car.
Answer:  The price is high as it is an old car.

16. He ran with all his might.
Answer: He ran as fast as he could.

17. After such hard work, he requires a long rest.
Answer: He requires a long rest as he has done such hard work.

18. He was base enough to accept the dishonorable terms.
Answer: He was so base that he accepted the dishonorable terms.

19. Many ships were so shattered as to be wholly unmanageable.
Answer: Many ships were so shattered that they were wholly unmanageable.

20. A rose by any other name would smell sweet.
Answer: A rose would smell sweet even if it were called by any other name.

 Exercise 29.

 In each of the following sentences replace each Adjective Phrase by an Adjective

Clause:-

 1. A man of industrious habits is sure to succeed.

Answer: A man who is of industrious habits is sure to success.

2. He told us the time of his arrival.
Answer:

3. The time for departing has now arrived.

Answer: The time when he is to start has now arrived.

4. Do you know the road leading to the temple?
Answer; Do you know the road which leads to the temple.

5. I have a box, filled with almonds.
Answer: I have a box which is filled with almonds.

6. We all admire a man of courage.
Answer: We always admire a man who is courageous.

7. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Answer: A city which is situated on a hill cannot be hidden.

8. The people in the gallery could not hear.
Answer: The people who were sitting in the gallery could not hear.

9. You can have anything of your liking.
Answer: You can have anything that you like.

10. The houses of the Burmese are generally built of bamboo.
Answer: The houses in which Burmese live are generally built of bamboos.

 

Exercise 30.

 In the following sentences replace Adjective Clauses by Adjectives or Adjective

Phrases:-

1. Do you know the woman who is wearing a blue sari?
Answer: Do you know the woman wearing a blue sari.

2. The boy who sits near me is my cousin.
Answer: The boy sitting near me is my cousin.

3. That was the reason why he came late.
Answer: That was the reason for his coming late.

4. The reason, why he failed, is obvious.
Answer: The reason for his failure is obvious.

5. The workers, who were weary with their exertions, lay down to rest.
Answer: The workers being weary with their exertion, lay down to rest.

6. The sun, which at mid-day was hot, made the traveler thirsty.
Answer: The being hot at mid-day made the traveler thirsty.

7. Which is the road that leads most quickly to the station?
Answer: Which is the road leading most quickly to the station?

8. People who eat too much die early.
Answer: People eating too much die early.

9. Many men who have not been trained to write become journalists.
Answer: many men not trained to write become journalists.

10. This is the place where our forefathers landed.
Answer: This is the place of landing of our forefathers.

11. The explanation he gave was not satisfactory.
Answer: The explanation given by him was not satisfactory.

12. Such men as you cannot be easily disheartened.
Answer: Men like you cannot be easily disheartened.

13. This boy, who has been industrious, has earned a prize which he has well deserved.
Answer: The industrious boy has earned a prize which he has well deserved.

14. A belief which is generally held is not necessarily one which is true.

Answer: A generally held belief is not necessarily one which is true.

15. An author who was famous during the freedom struggle lived in that cottage which

overlooks the lake.
Answer: The author famous during the freedom struggle lived in that cottage which overlooks the lake.