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Rewrite sentences as directed

February 23, 2012 - pdf

Complete the following sentences.

1. The tea was .................................. hot for me to drink.

Correct! Wrong!

2. He is ................................... arrogant that he will not listen to advice.

Correct! Wrong!

3. He worked hard ...................................... the examination.

Correct! Wrong!

4. He is .................................... stupid that he cannot handle such a situation.

Correct! Wrong!

5. John is taller ................................... any other boy in the class.

Correct! Wrong!

6. ..................................... trying, I could not do it.

Correct! Wrong!

7. ............................... I heard the gunshot I rushed to the spot.

Correct! Wrong!

8. No sooner had I solved one problem ................................... another cropped up.

Correct! Wrong!

9. ................................... trained graduates need to apply.

Please select 2 correct answers

Correct! Wrong!

10. ................................... you do not work hard, you will fail.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. The tea was too hot for me to drink.

2. He is so arrogant that he will not listen to advice.

3. He worked hard to pass the examination.

4. He is so stupid that he cannot handle such a situation.

5. John is taller than any other boy in the class.

6. Despite trying, I could not do it.

7. As soon as I heard the gunshot I rushed to the spot.

8. No sooner had I solved one problem than another cropped up.

9. None but trained graduates need to apply.

10. If you do not work hard, you will fail.

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