Saturday, December 4, 2021

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.

 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Exercise 26 (Wren & Martin)

1.      

I have not been well since I returned from Chennai.
Answer: since my return from Chennai

2.       When the sunset he returned home.
Answer: At sunset / The sun having set

3.       They fought as heroes do.
Answer: like heroes/ heroically

4.       When the righteous rule, the people rejoice.
Answer: Under the rule of the righteous

5.       Though I am poor yet I am contented.
Answer: In spite of my poverty

6.       We have come so that we may help you.
Answer: to help you

7.       When he entered the room he saw the vase broken.
Answer: (on) entering the room

8.       The thief crept as a jackal does.
Answer: like a jackal

9.       I am glad that he has recovered from illness.
Answer: of his recovery from his illness

10.   He works so hard so that he may become rich.
Answer: to become rich

11.   He worked so hard that he succeeded.
Answer: as to succeed

12.   As soon as I saw the cobra I ran away.
Answer: Immediately on seeing the cobra

13.   We ran so that we might arrive in time.
Answer: so as to arrive in time

14.   He jested even as he lay dying.
Answer: even on his death bed

15.   No man can become a great artist unless he applies himself continually to his art.
Answer: without applying himself continually to his art

16.   There was nothing he would not do if only he might make profit.
Answer: to make profit

17.   He was not so rich that he could buy a car.
Answer: (rich enough) to buy a motor car

18.   When he had uttered these words he sat down.
Answer: After uttering these words

19.   This exercise is so difficult that I cannot do this.
Answer:  too difficult for me to do

20.   This news is so good that it cannot be true.
Answer: (too good) to be true

21.   I did not pay him, as I had no money with me.
Answer: having no money with me

22.   He lived carefully so that he might live long.
Answer: so as to live long

23.   The steamer will leave as soon as the mails arrive.
Answer: on the arrival of the mails

24.   He may go home after his work is finished.
Answer: after finishing his works

25.   As he was sick, he remained at home.
Answer: Being sick

26.   He was punished as he deserved.
Answer: deservedly

27.   This sum is right so far as the working is concerned.
Answer: in respect of working

28.   It rained so hard that the streets were flooded.
Answer: as to flood the streets

29.   I took him because you recommended him.
Answer: because of your recommendation

30.   My parents were poor though they were of noble birth.
Answer: in spite of their noble birth

31.   He refuses to work whatever I may say.
Answer: for all my admonition

32.   We will do the work as well as we can.
Answer: to the best of our ability

33.   Robinson Crusoe was puzzled when he discovered the print of a foot on the sand.
Answer:  at the discovery of the print of a foot on the sand

34.   Apollo was worshiped as long as the Roman Empire lasted.
Answer: throughout the period of the Roman Empire

35.   He thought himself rich though his income was only Rs. 30, 000 annually.
Answer: in spite of his income being only Rs. 30, 000 annually

36.   We were kind to you because you are kind to us.
Answer:  because of your kindness to us

37.   The passage is so difficult that I cannot comprehend it.
Answer: (too difficult) for me to comprehend


Saturday, August 28, 2021

Solution to Exercise in Composition: 106 & 107

 

Solution to Exercise in Composition: 106

1.       The swami asked the villagers to bring him a glass of milk.

2.       The teacher told the boys to sit down.

3.       The officer shouted to his men to halt.

4.       The king ordered the Hatter to take off his hat.

5.       The teacher advised him not to read so fast.

6.       He asked me to wait until came.

7.       He told his servant to hurry up and not to waste time.

8.       Their mother told the children to run away.

9.       He asked his daughter to take his golden jug and fetch him some water from the well.

10.   His master ordered him to go down to bazar and bring him some oil and a lump of rice.

Solution to Exercise in Composition: 107

1.       Mr. Squeers exclaimed with a sigh that milk was, to be sure, a very rare article in London.

2.       He angrily remarked that I (he/she) was a very stupid fellow.

3.       He exclaimed sadly that he was ruined.

4.       He exclaimed sadly that their foes were too strong.

5.       He remarked that I/he was a very lazy boy and that I/he had done my work very badly.

6.       They exclaimed that they had passed the holiday merrily.

7.       He exclaimed that it was a nuisance.

8.       He remarked that it was very cruel of him.

9.       He exclaimed that it was a great pity I (she/he/they/we) had not come.

10.   The Queen exclaimed sadly that he had done a very rash and bloody deed.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Solution to Exercise 98

 

  Solution to Exercise 98                       

1.       My brother is well, but my sister is ill.

2.       He sells mangoes and oranges.

3.       He did not succeed though he worked hard.

4.       Rama and Hari played well.

5.       I honor him as he is a brave man.
I honor him because he is a great man.

6.       You may go, but I will play.

7.       Rama reads for pleasure, but Hari reads for profit.

8.       We decided to set out though it was late.

9.       He was poor but honest.
Though he was poor, he was honest.

10.   He is neither a knave nor a fool.

11.   We love Bahadur as he is a faithful dog.

12.   Rustum made twelve runs before he was caught at the wicket.

13.   He is rich but not happy.
Though rich, he is not happy.

14.   The sheep and the oxen are grazing.

15.   He is poor but contented.
Though he is poor, he is contented.

16.   This mango is large and sweet.

17.   Neither my brother nor my sister was there.

 

 

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Solution to Exercise 40 & 41

 

Solution to Exercise 40

1.       The mouse was killed by the rat.

2.       The tree was cut down by the man.

3.       America was discovered by Columbus.

4.       He was praised by his teacher.

5.       The dog was teased by the boy.

6.       The horse was fed by the syce every day.

7.       He was arrested.

8.       A kite was being made by Rama.

9.       A ball was caught by the boy.

10.   A letter will be written by my father.

11.   He will be conquered (by me).

12.   I was kept waiting.

13.   The lion was shot by the hunter.

14.   The door was opened by Hari.

15.   The thief was caught by a policeman.

16.   The ball was thrown by Sohrab.

17.   Twenty runs were scored by him.

18.   I am vexed by your behavior.

19.   Character is revealed by manners.

20.   A very few remarkable discovery was made by him.

21.   Great oaks are felled by little strokes.

22.   The pony will be brought by Dhondu.

23.   He is loved by everyone.

24.   This picture has been drawn by my cousin.

25.   Good news is expected.

26.   The harvest is gathered by the farmer.

27.   He was swindled by his own brother.

28.   The inspector was pleased by the recitation.

29.   The light has been put out.

30.   Our army had been defeated.

31.   TVs are sold here.

32.   My bicycle had been sold.

33.   It will soon be forgotten.

34.   The theatre was opened only last month

35.   Smoking is prohibited.

Solution to Exercise 41

1.       You and he were seen by us.

2.       I was asked by name.
My name was asked by him

3.       They were refused admission.

4.       A doll was bought for the baby.

5.       He was found guilty of murder.

6.       Milk is often turned sour by a thunderstorm.

7.       The ocean cannot be pumped dry.

8.       The storm was seen approaching.

9.       I am kept waiting.

10.   The house was painted red.

11.   I was told to leave the room.

12.   I was promised a present.

13.   The carriage will be ordered.

14.   The cliff is being climbed by the boy.

15.   Many things can be accomplished by a little effort.

16.   You are being watched carefully.

 

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Exercise in Composition 20

 


1.      No other town in Malaysia is so old as Malacca. (Positive)

Malacca is older than any other town in Malaysia.  (Comparative)

2.       Meat is not more nutritious than Soyabeans.
Soyabeans are not less nutritious than meat. (Comparative)

3.       Jupiter is bigger than any other planet. (Comparative)
Jupiter is the biggest planet. (Superlative)

4.       Latif is more industrious than most other boys. (Comparative)
Latif is one of the most industrious boys. (Superlative)

5.       He would not as soon tell a lie as die. (positive)

6.       India is larger than any other democracy in the world. (Comparative)
No other democracy in the world is so large as India. (Positive)

7.       No other English poet is so great as Shakespeare. (positive)

Shakespeare is greatest of the English poets. (Superlative)

8.       Very few Indian kings were so great as Samudra Gupta. (positive)
Samudra Gupta was greater than most other Indian kings. (comparative)

9.       No other animal is so ferocious as the tiger. (positive)
The Tiger is more ferocious than any other animal. (Comparative)

10.   No other island in the world is so large as Australia. (positive)
Australia is larger than any other island in the world. (Comparative)

11.   No other metal is so heavy as lead. (positive)
Lead is the heaviest of all metals. (superlative)

12.   Some people do not have as much brains as money. (positive)

13.   A foolish friend is not so good as a wise enemy. (positive)

14.   The Marwaries are at least as enterprising as any other community in India. (positive)

15.   You do not know him better than I do. (comparative)

16.   I do not know him as well as you do. (positive)

17.   Bhim was stronger than any other man. (comparative)
Bhim was the strongest of all men. (superlative)

18.   Suresh is not more industrious than some other boys. (comparative)
Suresh is not the most industrious boy. (Superlative).

19.   No other peak of the Himalayas is so high as mount Everest. (positive)
Mount Everest is higher than any other peak of the Himalayas. (comparative)

20.   The crow is one of the most useful animals. (superlative)
The crow is more useful than most other animals. (comparative)

21.   No other country in the world is so rich as America. (positive)
America is richer than any other country in the world. (comparative)

22.   It is not so easy to practice as to preach. (positive)

23.   No other metal is so useful as iron. (positive)
Iron is the most useful of all metals. (superlative)

24.   Secret love is not so good as open rebuke. (positive)

25.   This is taller than any other building in the city. (comparative)
No other building in the city is so tall as this. (positive)

26.   No other Indian was greater orator than Sir Surendranath. (comparative)
Sir Surendranath was one of the greatest Indian orators. (superlative)

27.   No other resort in India is healthier than Ooty. (Comparative)
Ooty is one of the healthiest resorts in India.

28.   The sword is not so mighty as the pen.

Saturday, June 5, 2021

NOTICE ABOUT PAINTING & DRAWING COMPETION

 

                                                           

                                                     


                                                               
Dev Public School (Danapur)

 

                                                        NOTICE

           05.06.2021

                              Painting & Drawing Competition

All the students of classes v to viii are hereby informed to participate in the Painting & Drawing Competition to be held in the school on the 11th of June 2021.

Time: 9:00 am to 11.00 am

Venue: Hall Room, North block

Prizes: First- Rs.2000, Second-Rs.1500, Third-Rs.1100

Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Drawing sheets will be provided by the school. For further details, contact the undersigned.

 

Vaishnav Sharma

Head-Boy