Convert the following simple sentence to compound sentence:
Through no fault of his own he has become very poor.
Important Questions on Sentence Formation and Correction
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the four given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrases in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
He is really feeling under the weather today; he has a terrible cold.
(I) feeling like the weather
(II) feeling over the weather
(III) feeling in the weather
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The counter clerk asked the visitor, "What is your name"?
In the questions below, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
China is a big country. In area, it is bigger than any other country _____ Russia.
Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the four given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrases in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
By working part-time and looking after his old mother, he managed to get the best for both worlds.
(I) the best at both worlds
(II) the best of both worlds
(III) the best on both worlds
The smoke rises and _____.
A. chokes my apartment
B. gets trapped in the
C. tree tops and
Direction: Read the sentence and identify the type of sentence.
Do your duty.
There are two statements given below, which can be combined into a single statement in a number of different ways without changing their meaning. Below them are given three probable starters (A), (B) and (C) of such a combined sentence. One, two, three or none of them may be correct. Decide upon which is/are correct, if any, and mark the option which denotes your answer on the answer sheet. If none of the three starters is suitable mark (D), that is, ‘None’ as your answer.
The company’s sales were low at the beginning of the year. Its sales have picked up in the past few months.
A Though the company’s sales were low_____.
B Despite low sales at_____.
C However the company’s sales have picked_____.
Direction: Read the sentence completely and identify the type of sentence.
How gracefully she played!
Direction: Read the sentence completely and identify the type of sentence.
What a shame!
Direction: Read the sentence completely and identify the type of sentence.
Why didn't you come to school today?
Direction: Identify the type of sentence given below.
Do you want to play?
Direction: Identify the type of sentence given below.
May God help him!
Direction: Read the sentence and identify its type.
He is ten years old.
