SSC English Textual Grammar With Answers

SSC English Textual Grammar With Answers

1.4. Be Smart

1. Champions aren’t made in gyms. (Add a question tag)
   Answer: Champions aren’t made in gyms, are they?
2. Fear of failure may be avoided. (Begin your answer with ‘They may’)
   Answer: They may avoid the fear of failure.
3. They have to have the skill and the will. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only … but also’)
   Answer: They have to have not only the skill but also the will.
4. If we don’t put anything in, we can’t get anything out. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘unless’)
   Answer: Unless we put something in, we can’t get anything out.
5. It is not right thing to do. (Make it affirmative without changing its meaning)
   Answer: It is the wrong thing to do.
6. The will must be stronger than the skill. (Change the degree)
   Answer: The skill must be not as strong as the will.
7. It is quite challenging. (Make it exclamatory sentence)
   Answer: How challenging it is!
8. These goals may act like stepping stones. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘Simple Present Tense’)
   Answer: These goals act like stepping stones.
9. Quantifying goals provide specific ways to track progress. (Underline the infinitive and rewrite the sentence.)
   Answer: To provide specific ways to track progress, quantifying goals is essential.
10. His brothers and sisters had already flown away. (Identify the tense)
    Answer: The tense is Past Perfect.

1.5. His First Flight

1. He could not rise. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘unable to’)
   Answer: He was unable to rise.
2. She tore at a piece of fish. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘A piece of fish……’)
   Answer: A piece of fish was torn at by her.
3. He was tired and weak. (Make it exclamatory)
   Answer: How tired and weak he was!
4. He had watched his parents flying. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘Past Continuous tense’)
   Answer: He was watching his parents flying.
5. He saw a vast green sea beach. (Begin the sentence by ‘A vast green…’)
   Answer: A vast green sea beach was seen by him.
6. He could hear nothing. (Add a question tag)
   Answer: He could hear nothing, could he?
7. He had made his first flight. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘Simple Past Tense)
   Answer: He made his first flight.
8. His mother had picked up a piece of the fish. (Frame a ‘Wh’ question to get the underlined part as an answer)
   Answer: What had his mother picked up?
9. He completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly. (Name the subordinate clause)
   Answer: The subordinate clause is “that he had not always been able to fly.”
10. His father and mother had come around calling to him shrilly. (Rewrite using ‘not only……….but also’)
    Answer: Not only had his father but also Top of Form mother had come around calling to him shrilly.
    1. The Boy who Broke the Bank

• 1. He had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

What did he have?

• 1. “I don’t wish to talk about it,” complained the sweeper-boy.

(Change it into Indirect speech)

Ans:

The sweeper-boy complained that he didn’t wish to talk about it.

• 1. He can start from next month.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘be able to’)

Ans:

He will be able to start from next month.

• 1. He swept the steps of the Pipalnagar Bank.

(Begin your answer with ‘The steps………’)

Ans:

The steps of the Pipalnagar Bank were swept by him.

1. ) He said, “I know of a sweeper boy who’s looking for work.”

(Change it into Indirect speech)

Ans:

He said that he knew of a sweeper boy who was looking for work.

1. ) I heard a complaint from their sweeper.

(Add aquestion tag)

Ans:

I heard a complaint from their sweeper, didn’t I?

1. ) They did not like the sound of that.

(Make affirmative without changing its meaning)

Ans:

They disliked the sound of that.

1. ) He declared that the bank had plenty of money.

(Name the subordinate clause.)

Ans:

that the bank had plenty of money.

1. ) I’ve been looking for you for almost an hour.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Present Perfect Continuous Tense.

1. ) The manager stood at the door and tried to placate them.

(Rewrite using ‘not only but also’)

Ans:

The manager not only stood at the door but also tried to placate them.

2.4. An Epitome of Courage

1. Dr Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford London.

(frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as an answer)

Ans:

Where was Dr Stephen Hawking born? /

What was the birthplace of Dr. Stephen Hawking?

1. He is one of the greatest scientists of this century.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘Very few ’)

Ans:

Very few scientists of this century are as great as he.

1. Dr Hawking is a very humble man.

(Make it exclamatory)

Ans:

What a humble man Dr. Hawking is!

1. Let us salute all those brave people.

(Add a question tag)

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Let us salute all those brave people, shall we?

1. Science will discover the core secret of the universe.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘The core secret of the universe…’)

Ans:

The core secret of the universe will be discovered by science.

1. He has authored many books.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Present Perfect Tense.

1. They could not do much.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘unable to’)

Ans:

They were unable to do much.

1. Stephen decided to continue his research.
   (Pick out the infinitive from the sentence)

Ans:

To continue.

1. His writing is full of wit and humor.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only …..but also’)

Ans:

His writing is full of not only wit but also humor.

1. His whole body is bound to a wheelchair, yet he is one of the greatest scientists of this century. (Rewrite using ‘Though’)

Ans:

Though his whole body is bound to a wheelchair, he is one of the greatest scientists of this century.

2.5) Book Review – Swami and Friends

1. Swami is a talkative little kid.

(Add a question tag)

Ans:

Swami is a talkative little kid, isn’t he?

1. The work attributes a lot of literally values.

(Frame ‘Yes/No’ type question)

Ans:

Does the work attribute a lot of literary values?

1. It is hard to imagine.

(Rewrite as negative sentence.)

Ans:

It is not easy to imagine.

1. The book is widely used in the Asian continent.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as an answer)

Ans:

Where is the book widely used? /

In which continent is the book widely used?

1. Swami is a kid who cannot stay at one place.

(Name the subordinate clause.)

Ans:

“Who cannot stay at one place”

1. He constantly gets into trouble and gets a good beating from his father.

(Rewrite using ‘as well as’)

Ans:

He constantly gets into trouble as well as gets a good beating from his father.

1. This book is a good read for children of all ages.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Present Simple Tense.

1. Swami is a mischievous little kid.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘What ‘)

Ans:

What a mischievous little kid Swami is!

1. The English used in the book is both plain and simple.

(Rewrite using ‘not only…..but also)

Ans:

The English used in the book is not only plain but also simple.

1. R. K. Narayan does a great job.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘A great job’)

Ans:

A great job is done by R. K. Narayan.

• 1. World Heritage

1. There are five steps to becoming a WorldHeritage Site.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

What are there to becoming a World Heritage Site?

1. World Heritage Sites can be a combination of both cultural and natural areas.

(Use ‘not only…. but also’)

Ans:

World Heritage Sites can not only be cultural areas but also natural areas.

1. The committee meets once a year.

(Make it Simple Future tense)

Ans:

The committee will meet once a year.

1. Visit the world Heritage center’s website.

(Add a question tag)

Ans:

Visit the World Heritage Center’s website, will you?

1. A world heritage site is determined by UNESCO.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘UNESCO’)

Ans:

UNESCO determines a World Heritage Site.

1. The state parties are responsible for identifying and nominating new sites. (Rewrite the sentences using ‘as well as’)

Ans:

The state parties are responsible for identifying as well as nominating new sites.

1. If the site meets these criteria, it can be inscribed on the World Heritage List. (Rewrite using ‘Unless…’)

Ans:

Unless the site meets these criteria, it cannot be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

1. The world Heritage committee can choose to delete the site from the list. (Rewrite using ‘be able to’)

Ans:

The World Heritage Committee is able to delete the site from the list.

1. Vigorous attempts are now being made to recreate it.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Present Continuous Tense

1. UNESCO launched an international campaign.

(Frame Yes/No type question)

Ans:

Did UNESCO launch an international campaign?

3.2. A Lesson in Life from A Beggar

1. I can’t stay with you tonight.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘unable to’)

Ans:

I am unable to stay with you tonight.

1. “Did you give any guru Dakshina to your guru?” I asked.

(Change into Indirect speech)

Ans:

I asked if they had given any guru Dakshina to their guru.

1. I decided to change my attitude towards life.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘Past Perfect tense)

Ans:

I had decided to change my attitude towards life.

1. She wasn’t a very pleasant company.

(Make it affirmative)

Ans:

She was pleasant company.

1. I used to give my leftovers to this beggar every day.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘would’)

Ans:

I would give my leftovers to this beggar every day.

1. I am always happy.

(Add a question tag)

Ans:

I am always happy, aren’t I?

1. We reached the Grand Hotel drenched.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Simple Past Tense

1. Shwetha is a very beautiful girl.

(Make it exclamatory)

Ans:

How beautiful Shwetha is!

1. A beggar changed my life.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘My life’)

Ans:

My life was changed by a beggar.

1. She stayed alone in an apartment as her parents lived in Delhi.

(Frame ‘Wh’-question to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

Where did her parents live?

• 1. The Alchemy of Nature

1. We went to a rocky beach and saw the spread of the majestic ocean.

(Rewrite using ‘No sooner …than’)

Ans:

No sooner had we gone to a rocky beach than we saw the spread of the majestic ocean.

1. Water is so gentle.

(Rewrite as an exclamatory sentence.)

Ans:

How gentle water is!

1. We experience the alchemy of nature.

(Rewrite using ‘Present Perfect Tense’)

Ans:

We have experienced the alchemy of nature.

1. We saw an army of ants.

(Choose the correct sentence of passive voice.)

Ans:

An army of ants was seen by us.

1. The wind makes trees dance with unhindered passion.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

What makes the trees dance with unhindered passion?

1. We have a hibiscus plant in our garden.

(Add a Question tag)

Ans:

We have a hibiscus plant in our garden, haven’t we?

1. We saw a tree bare of all leaves.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Simple Past Tense

1. A rainbow colors the entire sky.

(Frame Yes/No – type question)

Ans:

Does a rainbow color the entire sky?

1. The flower comes to life only for a day, yet it does so in full splendor.

(Rewrite using ‘Though’)

Ans:

Though the flower comes to life only for a day, it does so in full splendor.

1. Their teamwork and perseverance were impressive.

(Rewrite using ‘not only……. but also’)

Ans:

Their teamwork was impressive, not only that but their perseverance was also impressive.

• 1. Bholi

1. I will give you a bigger book.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘A bigger book…’)

Ans:

A bigger book will be given to you.

1. If we don’t accept this proposal, she may remain unmarried all her life.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘Unless’)

Ans:

Unless we accept this proposal, she may remain unmarried all her life.

1. Ramlal placed the bundle at the bridegroom’s feet.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

Where did Ramlal place the bundle?

1. Ramlal said to his wife, “Shall I accept Bishamber’s proposal?”

(Change it into indirect speech)

Ans:

Ramlal asked his wife if he should accept Bishamber’s proposal.

1. Ramlal went and placed his turban his honour at Bishamber’s feet.

(Rewrite using ‘No sooner……. than’)

Ans:

No sooner had Ramlal gone than he placed his turban in honour at Bishamber’s feet.

1. She did not know what a school was like.

(Name the subordinate clause.)

Ans:

“What a school was like” is the noun clause.

1. She got up and threw away the veil.

(Use ‘Not only…. but also’)

Ans:

She not only got up but also threw away the veil.

1. The teacher patted her affectionately.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘She…’)

Ans:

She was patted affectionately by the teacher.

1. The teacher was watching the drama.

(Rewrite the sentence in Present Prefect Continuous tense)

Ans:

The teacher has been watching the drama.

1. She looked at the pictures on the wall.

(Frame yes/ No type question)

Ans:

Did she look at the pictures on the wall?

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1. Although she carried a power, she wasn’t very tactical.

(Rewrite using ‘but’)

Ans:

She carried a power, but she wasn’t very tactical.

1. Dingko Singh has inspired many youngsters.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘Many youngsters…’)

Ans:

Many youngsters have been inspired by Dingko Singh.

1. Her father was a keen wrestler.

(Make it exclamatory)

Ans:

How keen a wrestler her father was!

1. Her parents were tenant farmers who worked in jhum fields.

(Name the subordinate clause)

Ans:

“who worked in jhum fields” is the relative clause.

1. Kom was born in Kangthei village.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

Where was Kom born?

1. She came from a poor family.

(Make it negative without changing its meaning)

Ans:

She did not come from a wealthy family.

1. The players can focus on their games.

(Rewrite using ‘be able to’)

Ans:

The players are be able to focus on their games.

1. Her father was a keen wrestler in his younger age.

(Identify the tense)

Ans:

Simple Past Tense

1. They took care of everything.

(Choose the correct tail tag)

Ans:

They took care of everything, didn’t they?

1. I am good at cooking and other household work too.

(Rewrite using ‘as well as’)

Ans:

I am good at cooking as well as other household work.

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1. I’ll give you what you want.

(Name the subordinate clause)

Ans:

“What you want” is the noun clause.

1. If she can put some fire into him, she can put into anybody.

(Rewrite using ‘Unless’)

Ans:

Unless she can put some fire into him, she cannot put it into anybody.

1. I shall not want many soldiers.

(Add a ‘Question tag’)

Ans:

I shall not want many soldiers, shall I?

1. The English controlled some parts.

(Use ‘Simple Present tense)

Ans:

The English control some parts.

1. The English will take Orleans.

(Rewrite using modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’)

Ans:

The English must take Orleans.

1. He is a very kind gentleman.

(Make it exclamatory)

Ans:

How kind a gentleman he is!

1. He can’t work miracles.

(Rewrite using ‘unable to’)

Ans:

He is unable to work miracles.

1. I will send her to Chinon.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘She…’)

Ans:

She will be sent to Chinon.

1. Robert said to John, “Get out and wait there.”

(Change into indirect narration.)

Ans:

Robert told John to get out and wait there.

1. You do not understand Squire.

(Make it affirmative)

Ans:

You fail to understand Squire.

• 1. Brave Heart Dedicated to Science and Humanity

1. Her father could not afford the expenses for this.

(Rewrite the sentence using ‘be unable to’)

Ans:

Her father was unable to afford the expenses for this.

1. In 1911, Marie was awarded the Nobel prize.

(Frame a ‘Wh-Question’ to get underlined part as answer)

Ans:

When was Marie awarded the Nobel Prize?

1. It was the most precious gift.

(Change into comparative degree)

Ans:

It was a more precious gift than any other.

1. Pitchblende is one of the most expensive substances.

(Change into Positive degree)

Ans:

Very few substances are as expensive as pitchblende.

1. There are also men and women who show extreme courage.

(Name the subordinate clause.)

Ans:

“Who shows extreme courage” is the relative clause.

1. Radium had been discovered.

(Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘They…’)

Ans:

They had discovered radium.

1. This noble woman refused to do so.

(Add a Question tag)

Ans:

This noble woman refused to do so, didn’t she?

1. Together they began to work in a shabby laboratory.

(Pick out the infinitive from the sentence)

Ans:

“to work” is the infinitive in the sentence.

1. She replied, ‘‘I am working for science.”

(Change it into indirect speech)

Ans:

She replied that she was working for science.

1. Pitchblende was expensive.

(Make it exclamatory)

Ans:

How expensive pitchblende was!