Transformation of Sentences
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The transformation of a sentence means changing its form without altering its sense.
ArticleThe transformation of a sentence means changing its form without altering its sense. Changing an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence What a wonderful opportunity! (Exclamatory) Changing an interrogative sentence into an assertive sentence Is not wisdom better than riches? (Interrogative) Changing an imperative sentence into an interrogative sentence Stop talking. (Imperative) The interrogative is a milder or more polite form of the imperative. However, the addition of or not (see the last example) adds a touch of threat to the command. Interchange of the degrees of comparison Study the following examples. No other man was as strong as Hercules. (Positive) Mt Everest is higher than all other peaks. (Comparative) Kashmir is the most beautiful place I have seen. (Superlative) Nothing else travels as fast as light. (Positive) Mumbai is one of the biggest cities in India. (Superlative) Transforming sentences beginning 'no sooner' This can be done in two ways - using the expressions as soon as and scarcely (hardly) had ... when ... No sooner had I reached the station than the train left. Transforming sentences containing too ... to This can be done by using so ... that. The boy was too clever to be taught. About The Author
Manjusha Nambiar
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