Question 5

(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in
brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or
phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
One day we (0) ___________ (lift) the box up.
Answer: (0) lifted
We (1) __________ (find) a dead mouse (2) __________ (lie) among our
treasures. It (3) __________ (be) an exciting discovery. A boy took it up by
its tail and (4) __________ (wave) it in front of our faces.
“What shall we do with it?” he (5) __________ (cry). “It stinks!” someone
(6) __________ (shout).
“Throw it out of the window quick!”
He (7) __________ (hesitate). They all (8) __________ (look) at me.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) My best friend, John is named __________ his grandfather.
(b) A grey mist hung __________ the fields.
(c) The little girl spoke __________ against the bully.
(d) They accused him ___________ theft.
(e) The police got the fire ___________
control.
(f) There is a bridge ___________ the river.
(g) The driver jumped __________ the car.
(h) I have not seen my uncle __________ last summer.

(iii) Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and,
but or so.
1. These are fresh mangoes. I bought them yesterday.
(a) These are fresh mangoes which I bought yesterday.
(b) These mangoes were fresher when I bought them yesterday.
(c) These are fresh mangoes which were bought yesterday.
(d) These are fresh mangoes brought by me yesterday.
2. The debating teams were very happy. They were declared joint
champions.
(a) The debating teams were very happy as they have been declared
joint champions.
(b) The debating teams are very happy as they are declared joint
champions.
(c) The debating teams were very happy as they had been declared
joint champions.
(d) The debating teams will be very happy as they will be declared
joint champions.

3. The rain came down. All the people ran away.

(a) When the rain came down, all the people ran away.
(b) When it rained, the people ran away.
(c) The rain had come down all the people ran away.
(d) The rain having come, all the people ran away.

4. The disciple was wise. The teacher did not trust him.
(a) Although the disciple was wise yet the teacher trusted him.
(b) Although the disciple was not wise the teacher trusted him.
(c) Although the disciple is wise, the teacher trusted him.
(d) Although the disciple was wise, the teacher did not trust him.
(iv) Choose the correct option and rewrite the sentence according to the instruction
given after each.
1. The teacher said, “Come early tomorrow, the examination begins at eight
o’clock.”
(Begin: The teacher told us to………)
(a) The teacher told us to come early the next day as the examination
would begin at eight o’clock.
(b) The teacher told us to come early tomorrow as the examination
begins at eight o’clock.
(c) The teacher told us the examination will begin at eight o’clock so
come early tomorrow.
(d) The teacher told us to come by eight o’clock as the examination
will begin early the next day.
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T25 011 9 Turn Over2. Rahul not only plays the guitar but also the drums.
(Use: ‘as well as’)
(a) Rahul plays the guitar as well as the drums.
(b) Rahul plays the guitar as well the drums.
(c) Rahul plays the guitar as well as he does the drums.
(d) Rahul play’s the guitar and the drums as well.
3. She said she would not be available.
(Add a question tag)
(a) Didn’t she say that she would not be available?
(b) She said she would not be available, did she?
(c) She said she would not be available, didn’t she?
(d) She said she would not be available, wouldn’t she?
4. This is the most beautiful painting in the exhibition.
(Begin: No other……)
(a) No other painting is as beautiful as this exhibition.
(b) No other painting in this exhibition is beautiful.
(c) No other painting is beautiful as this painting in the exhibition.
(d) No other painting in the exhibition is as beautiful as this one.
5. I prefer aerobics to yoga.
(Use: ‘rather’)
(a) I would rather do aerobics to yoga.
(b) I would rather do aerobics than yoga.
(c) I would rather prefer aerobics than yoga.
(d) I would rather do yoga than aerobics.
T25 011 106. The coach taught the children the rules of the game.
(Begin: The rules………)
(a) The rules have being taught by the coach to the children.
(b) The rules of the game have been taught by the children to the coach.
(c) The rules of the game is taught by the coach to the children.
(d) The rules of the game were taught by the coach to the children.
7. No sooner did the film star arrive than the crowd cheered.
(Begin: As soon as………)
(a) As soon as the film star arrived then the crowd cheered.
(b) As soon as the film star arrives the crowd starts cheering.
(c) As soon as the crowd cheers the film star arrives.
(d) As soon as the film star arrived the crowd cheered.
8. School bags are often too heavy for students to carry.
(Use: ‘so’)
(a) School bags are so heavy students cannot carry them.
(b) School bags are often so heavy that students cannot carry them.
(c) School bags are often so heavy for students to carry.
(d) School bags are heavy so students cannot carry them.

Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in
brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or
phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example: The engine’s whistle (0) __________ (shriek).
Answer: shrieked
The girl (1) ___________ (get) up to (2) ___________ (collect) her things. I
wondered if she (3) ___________ (wear) her hair in a bun, or if it
(4) ___________ (hang) loose over her shoulders.
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T25 011 I 7 Turn OverThe train (5) ___________ (draw) slowly into the station. Outside, there
was
the (6) ___________ (shout) of porters and vendors. “Goodbye,” said the girl,
(7) ___________ (stand) very close to me. I wanted to raise my hand and touch
her hair, but she (8) ___________ (move) away.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) Ali dived __________ the swimming pool.
(b) It has been raining __________ last week.
(c) He said he was happy to be part __________ the Editorial Board.
(d) Your brother and I will meet ___________ the railway station.
(e) You must remember to pay ___________ your books.
(f) ___________
sports, our pupils enjoy social service activities.
(g) The coach advised the team not to give ___________ hope of winning.
(h) The ladder was leaning ___________ the wall.

(iii) Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and,
but or so.
1. He won a prize. He worked very hard.
(a) Having won a prize, he worked very hard.
(b) He worked very hard by winning a prize.
(c) Since he worked very hard, he won a prize.
(d) He hardly worked at winning a prize.

(iv) 2. Gita is quite friendly. Her brother is rather reserved.

(a) Gita is quite friendly while her brother is rather reserved.
(b) Gita is quite friendly and her brother is rather reserved.
(c) Gita is quite friendly also her brother is rather reserved.
(d) Gita is quite friendly whether her brother is rather reserved.

3. It rained very hard. The crop was not destroyed.

(a) Despite of it raining very hard, the crop was destroyed.
(b) In spite of hard rain, the crop remained undestroyed.
(c) Although the crop was not destroyed, it rained very hard.
(d) Although it rained very hard, the crop was not destroyed.

4. I entered the examination hall. I was feeling very nervous.

(a) I entered the examination hall having felt very nervous.
(b) I entered the examination hall feeling very nervous.
(c) I enter the examination hall feeling very nervous.
(d) I entered the examination hall to feel very nervous.
Choose the correct option and rewrite the sentence according to the instruction
given after each.
1. She is a good writer as well as a talented singer.
(Use: ‘Not only…but also’)
(a) Not only is she a good writer but also she is a talented singer.
(b) Not only she is a good writer but also a talented singer.
(c) Not only but also is she a good writer and a talented singer.
(d) Not only is she a good writer but also a talented singer.

2. “I am very happy that I have been selected for the football tournament.”
(Begin: He said ………)
(a) He said I am very happy to have been selected for the football
tournament.
(b) He said that he was very happy to have been selected for the football
tournament.
(c) He said that he was happy having being selected for the football
tournament.
(d) He said I have been selected for the football tournament and so I am
happy.

3. The children have gone out to play.

(Add a question tag)
(a) Have the children gone out to play?
(b) Haven’t the children gone out to play?
(c) The children have gone out to play, haven’t they?
(d) The children haven’t gone out to play, have they?

4. Amrita is younger but taller than Anita.

(Begin: Anita…)
(a) Anita is older but shorter than Amrita.
(b) Anita is younger but taller than Amrita.
(c) Anita is older and taller than Amrita.
(d) Anita is elder but shorter than Amrita.
5. I would rather go swimming than cycling.
(Use: ‘prefer’)
(a) I would rather prefer swimming to cycling.
(b) I would prefer cycling to swimming.
(c) I would prefer swimming to cycling.
(d) I prefer to swim rather than to cycle.

6. The lawyer will look through the case papers.

(Begin: The case papers………)
(a) The case papers will be looked through by the lawyer.
(b) The case papers will be looked over by the lawyer.
(c) The case papers are being looked through by the lawyer.
(d) The case papers will be looking through the lawyer.

7. As soon as the holiday was declared, the children started clapping.

(Begin: No sooner………)
(a) No sooner the holiday was declared, the children started clapping.
(b) No sooner was the holiday declared than the children started
clapping.
(c) No sooner the holiday was declared, then the children started
clapping.
(d) No sooner was the holiday declared, that the children started
clapping.

Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in
brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or
phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
Next day my uncle (0) __________ (spend) a lot of time.
Answer: (0) spent
He (1) __________ (select) clothes for me, and my aunt (2) __________
(give) my face a scrub and (3) __________ (groom) me. My uncle
(4) __________ (follow) me about (5) __________ (utter) several pieces of
advice before (6) __________ (let) me out. ‘You must never scowl even if the
sun (7) __________ (hit) you in the eyes. You must try (8) __________ (look)
pleasant.’
(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
(a) There’s a black cat sitting __________ the wall.
(b) The horse jumped __________ the hedge.
(c) Mother goes __________ the market every day.
(d) Several people have climbed Mount Everest __________ recent years.
(e) I often go to school __________ my friend.
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(f) I have left my keys __________ home.
(g) Instead of talking, prove your worth __________ doing something.
(h) I have not slept __________ yesterday.

Choose the correct option to make one complete sentence without using and,
but or so.
1. The magician took pity on the mouse. He turned it into a cat.
(a) Showing pity on the mouse he turned it into a cat.
(b) Taking pity on the mouse he turned it into a cat.
(c) The magician turned the mouse into a cat by taking pity.
(d) Taking pity on the mouse the magician turned it into a cat.

2. This work must be completed. There is a deadline.

(a) Since this work must be completed, there is a deadline.
(b) This work must be completed because there is a deadline.
(c) This work must be completed though there is a deadline.
(d) This work must be completed when there is a deadline.

3. He fled somewhere. His pursuers could not follow him.

(a) He fled where his pursuers could not follow him.
(b) He pursued somewhere his followers could not flee.
(c) He fled somewhere when his pursuers could not follow him.
(d) He fled where his pursuers cannot follow him.

4. He began late. He finished first.

(a) He finished first and began late.
(b) He began first but finished late.
(c) Though he finished late, he began first.
(d) Though he began late, he finished first.

Choose the correct option and rewrite the sentence according to the instruction T24 011 6
given after each.
1. Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain.
(Add a question tag)
(a) Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain, didn’t they?
(b) Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain, had they?
(c) Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain, hadn’t they?
(d) Arun and Nikhil had climbed the mountain, did they?

2. The children have broken the window pane.

(Begin: The window pane…………)
(a) The window pane had been broken by the children.
(b) The window pane has been broken by the children.
(c) The window pane has not been broken by the children.
(d) The window pane had not been broken by the children.

3. The apples are so cheap that they cannot be good.

(Use: ‘too’)
(a) The apples are too cheap and good.
(b) The apples are too cheap as well as good.
(c) The apples are too good to be cheap.
(d) The apples are too cheap to be good.

4. She is very clever and beautiful.

(Use: ‘not only’)
(a) Not only is she very clever but also beautiful.
(b) Not only was she beautiful and she was also clever.
(c) Not only is she clever she was also very beautiful.
(d) Not only was she very beautiful but is also clever.

5. I prefer a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts.

(Begin: I would rather……)
(a) I would rather have a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts.
(b) I would rather have a simple vanilla ice cream than fancy desserts.
(c) I would rather prefer a simple vanilla ice cream than fancy desserts.
(d) I would rather have a vanilla ice cream than a fancy dessert.

6. He asked, “When do you intend to make the payment?”

(Begin: He asked ……)
(a) He asked when he did intend to make the payment.
(b) He asked when she is intending to make the payment.
(c) He asked when I intended to make the payment.
(d) He asked when they are intending to make the payment.

7. If the rain does not stop, Mariam will not be able to do the laundry.
(Begin: Unless….)
(a) Unless the rain does not stop, Mariam will not be able to do the
laundry.
(b) Unless Mariam does the laundry, the rain will not stop.
(c) Unless the rain stop, Mariam will not be able to do the laundry.
(d) Unless the rain stops, Mariam will not be able to do the laundry.

8. This is the best movie I have ever seen.

(Begin: Never….)
(a) Never had I seen a good movie than this.
(b) Never I have seen a better movie than this.
(c) Never have I seen a better movie than this.
(d) I have never seen a good movie as this.

Question 5
(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in
brackets. Do not copy the passage but write in correct serial order the word or
phrase appropriate to the blank space.
Example:
(0) One night four college students _______ (be) out partying late and did not
study for the test scheduled for the next day.
Answer: were
In the morning, they (1) ____________ (think) of a plan. They (2) _________
(make) themselves look dirty with grease and dirt. Then they (3) ___________
(go) to the Dean and (4) __________ (say) they (5) _________ (go) out to a
wedding last night and on their way back the tyre of their car burst and they
had to push the car all the way back.
The Dean thought for a minute and said that they could have the re-test after
three days. They (6) ____________ (thank) him and said they would be ready.
On the day of the test, they were made to sit in separate rooms. They agreed
as they (7) ___________ (prepare) well. But they (8) _________ (get) a rude
shock!

(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

(a) A bird ___________ hand is worth two in the bush.
(b) The boy is crazy ___________ football.

(c) She was tired __________ fighting and struggling all the time.
(d) He opted __________ of the race.
(e) We borrowed the bikes ___________ our uncle.
(f) The police station is ________ the right.
(g) I looked at the stars ________ the telescope.
(h) There was an accident __________ the crossroads.

Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using
and, but or so. Choose the correct option.

1. He jumped up. He ran away.

(a) He jumped up before he ran away.
(b) Jumping up, he ran away.
(c) He ran away after jumping.
(d) He ran away because he jumped up.

2. He has failed many times. Still, he hopes to succeed.

(a) He succeeds after he failed many times.
(b) Despite of failing, he hopes to succeed.
(c) In spite of many failures, he hopes to succeed.
(d) He failed many times even though he hopes to succeed.

3. Do not be a jeweller. Do not be a goldsmith.

(a) Be neither a jeweller nor a goldsmith.
(b) Be both a jeweller and a goldsmith.
(c) Either be a jeweller or a goldsmith.
(d) Be a jeweller as well as a goldsmith.

4. A cottager and his wife had a hen. The hen laid an egg every day.
(a) Everyday, a hen laid an egg for a cottager and his wife.
(b) A cottager and his wife had a hen who laid an egg every day.
(c) The cottager and his wife had an egg every day because they had a hen.
(d) A cottager and his wife had a hen which laid an egg every day.

Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after

each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the
meaning of each sentence. Choose the correct options.
1. He said to me, “I don’t believe you.”
(Begin: He said………)
(a) He said he doesn’t want to believe in me.
(b) He said that he didn’t believe me.
(c) He said that he didn’t believe in me.
(d) He said I don’t believe you.
2. Some boys were helping the wounded man.
(Begin: The wounded…………)
(a) The wounded man was helping some boys.
(b) The wounded man were helping some boys.
(c) The wounded man was being helped by some boys.
(d) The wounded boys were helping the man.
3. He is as wise as Solomon.
(Use: ‘wiser’)
(a) Solomon was wiser than he is.
(b) He and Solomon are wiser.
(c) Solomon was the wisest.
(d) Solomon was not wiser than he is.

4. If the boys do not reach the school on time, they will be punished.
(Begin: Unless ……)
(a) Unless the boys reach the school on time, they will not be punished.
(b) Unless the boys are punished, they will not reach the school on time.
(c) Unless the school punished the boys, they will not reach on time.
(d) Unless the boys reach the school on time, they will be punished.
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5. As soon as he reaches home, his friends call him.
(Begin: Hardly………..)
(a) Hardly does he reach home when his friends call him.
(b) Hardly had he reached home than his friends called him.
(c) Hardly, he reaches home, his friends call him.
(d) Hardly when he reaches home than his friends call him.

6. She is weak, but she is courageous.

(Begin: Despite………)
(a) Despite of being weak she is courageous.
(b) Despite being weak, she is courageous.
(c) Despite being courageous, she is not weak.
(d) Despite weak, she is courageous.

7. We will never forget what we saw.

(Begin: Never…………….)
(a) Never forget what we see.
(b) Never will we forget what we had seen.
(c) Never will we see what we forget.
(d) Never will we forget what we saw.

8. Jaswant’s grandfather is too old to take up this job.

(Use: …….so….…..that…)
(a) Jaswant’s grandfather is so old that he could not take up this job.
(b) Jaswant’s grandfather is so old that he cannot take up this job.
(c) Jaswant’s grandfather is so old that he could take up this job.
(d) Jaswant’s grandfather is so old that he can take up this job
Question-5

(i) Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the verb
given in brackets. Don’t copy the passage but write in correct serial
order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space. [4]
The power of knowledge is best seen in man’s increasing control of the forces of nature.
In primitive times man .........(1)......... (lack) knowledge of nature and
.......(2).......(think) that trees and hills were inhabited by spirits and fairies. He
.......(3)........(believe) in ghosts and goblins. But now man ....(4).........(fathom) many
of the mysteries of nature, and his knowledge .....(5).....(reflect) in his daily growing
power over natural forces. Man no longer .....(6).......(look) with wonder and fear at a
waterfall; he now dams it and .....(7)..........(convert) the waterpower to electric energy
that .....(8).......(irrigate) his fields.

(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. [4]

(a) She apologized to you ____ her mistake.
(b) Skill comes _____ regular practice.
(c) The final decision rests ______ the Principal.
(d)This is the man I was referring ._______.
(e) The guard sat watching over the camp far ________the night.
(f) We were caught ________the storm.
(g) She was born ______ rich parents.
(h) The cottage industry is threatened _______ ruin because of the rapid
industrialization.

(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]

1. Clear the written test. Only then you will be called for an interview.
(a) When you clear the written test, you will be called for an interview.
(b) After not clearing the written test, you will not be called for an
interview.
(c) As soon as you clear your written test, you will not be called for an
interview.
(d) Unless you clear the written test, you will not be called for an interview.

2. Here is the lady. Her sister is a chess champion.

(a) Here is the lady, whom sister is a chess champion.
(b) Here is the lady, whose sister is a chess champion.
(c) Here is the lady, who’s sister is a chess champion.
(d) Here the lady’s sister who is a chess champion.

3. He did not follow protocol. The report said this.

(a) The report says he does not follow protocol.
(b) The report said that he did not follow protocol.
(c) The report claims his not following protocol.
(d) The report said that he does not follow protocol.

4. It was a steep hill. We had great difficulty in climbing.

(a) We had great difficulty in climbing a steep hill.
(b)Climbing off a steep hill was a great difficulty for us.
(c) It was greatly difficult to climb a steep hill.
(d)It was a great difficulty in climbing a steep hill.

(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence.

1. You will not get the camera back unless you pay the money. (Begin
with: Not until..)
(a) Not until the money is being paid, will you get the camera back.
(b) Not until you have paid the money, will you get the camera back.
(c) Not until the payment of money, you are to get the camera back.
(d) Not until you pay the money, you shall get the camera back.

2. “Why did I not get a computer before?” thought the manager. (Begin
with: The manager wondered ...)
(a) The manager wondered that why did he not got a computer before.
(b) The manager wondered he had not got a computer before.
(c) The manager wondered why he had not got a computer before.

(d) The manager wondered about the computer he did not get before.
3. He is poor, but he is honest. (Begin with: In spite ...)
(a) In spite of poverty, he is honest.
(b) In spite of poor state, he is honest.
(c) In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
(d) In spite of being poor, he is honest.

4. That roof is not worth repairing. (Begin with: It is pointless ...)

(a) It is pointless for that roof to be repaired.
(b) It is pointless that roof be prepared.
(c) It is pointless if we cannot repair that roof.
(d) It is pointless to repair the roof.

5. Sumit was driving very fast and could not stop at once. (Use: so ...... that)
(a) Sumit is driving so fast that he could not stop at once.
(b) Sumit was once driving fast so that he could not stop.
(c) Sumit drives so fast that he could not stop at once.
(d) Sumit was driving so fast that he could not stop at once.

6. My dog is too old to learn new tricks. (Begin with: My dog is so old ..... )
(a) My dog is so old that it cannot learn new tricks.
(b) My dog is so old to learn new tricks.
(c) My dog is so old for it to learn new tricks.
(d) My dog is so old therefore to learn new tricks.

7. He was sorry that he had not said goodbye to her. (Begin: He

regretted......)
(a) He regretted not having said goodbye to her.
(b) He regretted for not saying her goodbye.
(c) He regretted he had not saying goodbye to her.
(d) He regretted for himself not having said goodbye to her.

8. Somebody has switched on the light.

(End:...............................................somebody)
(a) The light is being switched on by somebody.
(b) The light has been switched on by somebody.
(c) The light will be switched on by somebody.
(d) The light shall be switched on by somebody.
(iii) Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without
using and, but or so. Choose the correct option. [4]

1. Clear the written test. Only then you will be called for an interview.
(a) When you clear the written test, you will be called for an interview.
(b) After not clearing the written test, you will not be called for an
interview.
(c) As soon as you clear your written test, you will not be called for an
interview.
(d) Unless you clear the written test, you will not be called for an interview.

2. Here is the lady. Her sister is a chess champion.

(a) Here is the lady, whom sister is a chess champion.
(b) Here is the lady, whose sister is a chess champion.
(c) Here is the lady, who’s sister is a chess champion.
(d) Here the lady’s sister who is a chess champion.

3. He did not follow protocol. The report said this.

(a) The report says he does not follow protocol.
(b) The report said that he did not follow protocol.
(c) The report claims his not following protocol.
(d) The report said that he does not follow protocol.

4. It was a steep hill. We had great difficulty in climbing.

(a) We had great difficulty in climbing a steep hill.
(b)Climbing off a steep hill was a great difficulty for us.
(c) It was greatly difficult to climb a steep hill.
(d)It was a great difficulty in climbing a steep hill.

(iv) Choose the correct option to rewrite the following according to the
instructions given after each sentence. [8]

1. You will not get the camera back unless you pay the money. (Begin
with: Not until..)
(a) Not until the money is being paid, will you get the camera back.
(b) Not until you have paid the money, will you get the camera back.
(c) Not until the payment of money, you are to get the camera back.
(d) Not until you pay the money, you shall get the camera back.

2. “Why did I not get a computer before?” thought the manager. (Begin
with: The manager wondered ...)
(a) The manager wondered that why did he not got a computer before.
(b) The manager wondered he had not got a computer before.
(c) The manager wondered why he had not got a computer before.
(d) The manager wondered about the computer he did not get before.

3. He is poor, but he is honest. (Begin with: In spite ...)

(a) In spite of poverty, he is honest.
(b) In spite of poor state, he is honest.
(c) In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
(d) In spite of being poor, he is honest.

4. That roof is not worth repairing. (Begin with: It is pointless ...)

(a) It is pointless for that roof to be repaired.
(b) It is pointless that roof be prepared.
(c) It is pointless if we cannot repair that roof.
(d) It is pointless to repair the roof.

5. Sumit was driving very fast and could not stop at once. (Use: so ...... that)
(a) Sumit is driving so fast that he could not stop at once.
(b) Sumit was once driving fast so that he could not stop.
(c) Sumit drives so fast that he could not stop at once.
(d) Sumit was driving so fast that he could not stop at once.

6. My dog is too old to learn new tricks. (Begin with: My dog is so old ..... )
(a) My dog is so old that it cannot learn new tricks.
(b) My dog is so old to learn new tricks.
(c) My dog is so old for it to learn new tricks.
(d) My dog is so old therefore to learn new tricks.

7. He was sorry that he had not said goodbye to her. (Begin: He

regretted......)
(a) He regretted not having said goodbye to her.
(b) He regretted for not saying her goodbye.
(c) He regretted he had not saying goodbye to her.
(d) He regretted for himself not having said goodbye to her.

8. Somebody has switched on the light.

(End:...............................................somebody)
(a) The light is being switched on by somebody.
(b) The light has been switched on by somebody.
(c) The light will be switched on by somebody.
(d) The light shall be switched on by somebody.