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X. Transform the following sentences as directed.

1. The teacher is too young to teach. (Remove ‘too’)
2. The mountain is too big for me to climb. (Remove ‘too’)

3. The tiger was too old to hunt. (Remove ‘too’)
4. Deepak is too fool to solve maths sums. (Remove ‘too’)

5. This student is too naughty to stand still. (Remove ‘too’)

XI. Transform the following sentences from negative to positive or vice versa.
1. Only graduates can apply for this post. (Negative)

2. There is nobody but fears a snake. (Positive)

3. Only he can win this trophy. (Negative)
4. No sooner had I entered the room than she started crying. (Positive)

XII. Transform the following sentences from interrogative to assertive sentence or vice versa.

1. What is her name? (Assertive)
2. Do you think he will pass the test? (Assertive)

3. Does she speak French? (Assertive)
4. He is a great leader. (Interrogative)

XIII. Transform the following sentences by changing the degree of comparison.
1. China is larger than most other countries in the world. (positive)

2. No other man was as strong as Hercules. (comparative)

3. Vivekananda was more popular than most other Indian saints. (positive)
4. Alice is more intelligent of the two sisters. (superlative)

5. Mumbai is one of the biggest cities in India. (positive)

XIV. Transform the following sentences from negative to positive or vice versa.
1. He is only four. (negative)

2. As soon as he saw the tiger, he ran away. (negative)
3. Titanic was an extraordinary ship. (negative)

4. He is always punctual. (negative)
5. We must obey our parents. (negative)

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