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English Grammar: Sentence Transformations Practice

Comprehensive exercises on changing affirmative, negative, interrogative, and WH-questions with solutions.

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Set 1

Change the following sentences into as indicated in brackets.

Questions
1. She heard somebody calling. (‘what’ question)
2. Cheering crowds greeted the arrival of Michael Jackson. (negative)
3. He gave me an angry response. (yes/no question)
4. Kiran has written several books. (negative)
5. He passed his driving test first go. (‘what’ question)
6. Nima plays the guitar in a band. (‘what’ question)
7. He rose from the gutter to become a great star. (yes/no question)
8. Someone stole her new camera. (negative)
9. She is the star attraction of the show. (yes/no question)
10. His father is an architect. (‘what’ question)
11. He bought a spray to kill the weeds. (‘why’ question)
12. The couple decided to call the baby Deepa. (yes/no question)
13. Nima gazed at her mother in amazement. (negative)
14. Pemba is an early riser. (yes/no question)
15. The company profits grew by 4% last year. (negative)
16. She goes out a lot. (yes/no question)
17. He put his expensive watch on the table. (negative)
18. There was ample time to get to the airport. (yes/no question)
19. She went off to get a drink. (negative)
20. The hall was in good condition. (yes/no question)
21. Write your name in capitals. (negative)
22. They serve good food and drink. (yes/no question)
23. The price of petrol is going up. (negative)
24. Susan can solve this puzzle. (‘who’ question)
25. The thieves stole ten lakh in cash. (yes/no question)
26. Call me tomorrow. (negative)
27. The children always seem to be hungry. (yes/no question)
28. He tried to kill himself with sleeping pills. (negative)
29. The dog was guarding the house. (yes/no question)
30. They have guessed the right answer. (‘what’ question)
31. The money arrived for a month. (negative)
32. I asked you to do it. (yes/no question)
33. It matters little whether we win or lose. (negative)
34. She got me a glass of water. (yes/no question)
35. He attended the meeting. (negative)
36. His excellent performance surprised everyone. (yes/no question)
37. My clothes were washed very well. (negative)
38. They were asked to show their passports. (‘what’ question)

Answers for Set 1:
1. What did she hear?
2. Cheering crowds did not greet the arrival of Michael Jackson.
3. Did he give me an angry response?
4. Kiran has not written any books.
5. What did he pass first go?
6. What does Nima play in a band?
7. Did he rise from the gutter to become a great star?
8. No one stole her new camera.
9. Is she the star attraction of the show?
10. What is his father? (or: What does his father do?)
11. Why did he buy a spray?
12. Did the couple decide to call the baby Deepa?
13. Nima did not gaze at her mother in amazement.
14. Is Pemba an early riser?
15. The company profits did not grow by 4% last year.
16. Does she go out a lot?
17. He did not put his expensive watch on the table.
18. Was there ample time to get to the airport?
19. She did not go off to get a drink.
20. Was the hall in good condition?
21. Do not write your name in capitals.
22. Do they serve good food and drink?
23. The price of petrol is not going up.
24. Who can solve this puzzle?
25. Did the thieves steal ten lakh in cash?
26. Do not call me tomorrow.
27. Do the children always seem to be hungry?
28. He did not try to kill himself with sleeping pills.
29. Was the dog guarding the house?
30. What have they guessed?
31. The money did not arrive for a month.
32. Did I ask you to do it?
33. It does not matter much whether we win or lose.
34. Did she get me a glass of water?
35. He did not attend the meeting.
36. Did his excellent performance surprise everyone?
37. My clothes were not washed very well.
38. What were they asked to show?

Set 2

Change the following sentences as indicated in the brackets:

Questions
1. Does television affect children’s behaviour? (affirmative statement)
2. He comes here everyday. (‘how often’ question)
3. He didn’t go to school yesterday. (affirmative)
4. Did anybody invite his friends? (affirmative statement)
5. He never reads such magazines. (affirmative)
6. Kumar must come here by next Tuesday. (‘when’ question)
7. You saw someone there. (Yes/No question)
8. Linda does not like fishing. (affirmative)
9. Don’t put any milk in your tea. (affirmative)
10. Peter always finishes work at 6 o’clock. (negative)
11. She didn’t appear surprised at the news. (affirmative)
12. I buy a new record every week. (negative)
13. John usually does his work well. (interrogative)
14. They carry their books to school every day. (‘what’ question)
15. Did she leave school at 4 p.m.? (affirmative statement)
16. He fell off my bicycle. (Yes/No question)
17. Either Ram or his friends come here. (negative)
18. He has not visited Pokhara yet. (‘where’ question)
19. Her family doesn’t appreciate her. (affirmative)
20. I did not meet anybody during his long absence. (affirmative)

Answers for Set 2:
1. Television affects children’s behaviour.
2. How often does he come here?
3. He went to school yesterday.
4. Somebody invited his friends.
5. He always reads such magazines.
6. When must Kumar come here?
7. Did you see someone there?
8. Linda likes fishing.
9. Put some milk in your tea.
10. Peter never finishes work at 6 o’clock.
11. She appeared surprised at the news.
12. I do not buy a new record every week.
13. Does John usually do his work well?
14. What do they carry to school every day?
15. She left school at 4 p.m.
16. Did he fall off my bicycle?
17. Neither Ram nor his friends come here.
18. Where has he not visited yet? (or: Where hasn't he visited yet?)
19. Her family appreciates her.
20. I met somebody during his long absence.