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  • Question 1
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    Transform the below sentence without changing its meaning by using the conditional word - unless: 
    If we eradicate corruption, only then India can become an economically powerful country.
    Solution
    The word "unless" is used in the place of  "If ...not". 
    The given sentence can also be restated as: If we do not eradicate corruption, then India cannot become an economically powerful country. 

    In options A and B, the words, "Unless we eradicate corruption" means: "If we do not eradicate corruption". 
    Option B means: If we do not eradicate corruption, India cannot become an economically powerful country. It retains the meaning of the original sentence. Hence, this option is correct.
    Option A means: If we do not eradicate corruption, India can become an economically powerful country. This is completely opposite in meaning to the given sentence. Hence, this option is incorrect.
    In option C, the sentence is grammatically incorrect as it has two "nots" - Lets see how. It can be restated as: If we do not not eradicate corruption, India can become an economically powerful country. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option D means: If India cannot become an economically powerful country, we cannot eradicate corruption. It may be noted that in the original sentence, the clause - "India can become an economically powerful country" is dependent on eradicating corruption. However, in option D: "eradicating corruption" is dependent on India becoming an economically powerful country. Hence, this is not the correct option. 
  • Question 2
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    Transform the below sentence without changing its meaning by using the conditional word - if:
    Unless we catch the evening train to Delhi, we may miss the opening ceremony of the games
    Solution
    The word-'unless' is used in the place of  "If ...not". 
    The given sentence can also be restated as-If we do not catch the evening train to Delhi, we may miss the opening ceremony of the games. This is stated in option B. Hence, this is the correct answer.  

    Option A is incorrect as it means the opposite of the given sentence. 

    You may note that as per the original statement, missing the opening ceremony is dependent on failing to catch the evening train to Delhi. In both options C & D, this is reversed and hence in these options, the meaning conveyed is different. So, both these options are incorrect. 
  • Question 3
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word "if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I had known your true nature, I would not have helped you. 
    Solution
    In the given sentence, the clause, 'If I had....nature' is in past perfect tense. The auxiliary verb 'had' is used along with the past participle form of the main verb (known). In such clauses, the word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb, 'had'. In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. 
    So, the said clause can be re-phrased as- "Had I known". Note that we have exchanged the position of 'I' and 'had' and omitted 'If'.  Hence, Option B is correct.
    Option A is not correct as the auxiliary verb 'had' is used twice in the same sentence. This is grammatically incorrect. 

    While re-phrasing past perfect tense clauses, we cannot use the modal verb, 'should' or the auxiliary verb, 'were'. The modal, 'should' is used in a conditional sentence in the present tense with a future meaning. Example: Should you feel hungry, you can eat this toffee. Hence, Option C is incorrect.
    A conditional sentence can begin with the auxiliary, 'were' when the original sentence (starting with 'If') has 'were' as the linking verb (which acts as the main verb). In the given sentence, 'were' does not appear. Option D is incorrect.
  • Question 4
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word "if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I were the Prime Minister of the country, I would ensure free education to all.
    Solution
    In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. The linking verb (which acts as the main verb) is 'were'.  The word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the subject and the linking verb. So,  "If I were" can be replaced by "Were I". Option C reflects this sentence format. Hence, it is the correct answer.

    Option A: The auxiliary, 'had' is used along with past participle form of the main verb in a perfect tense sentence. Example: 'Had I been the Prime Minister'. Hence, this option is incorrect.
    Option B: The modal, 'should' is used along with the simple present form of the main verb. Example: 'Should I be the Prime minister'. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option D is incorrect as the word 'If' is not omitted. 

     
  • Question 5
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word-"if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I had lots of money, I would build a castle made of chocolates.
    Solution

    In the given sentence, the clause, 'If I had lots of money' is in the past perfect tense. 'Had' is the past participle form of the main verb 'have'. The auxiliary verb, 'had' itself acts as the main verb as well (The clause means: If I possessed a lot of money). In such clauses, the word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by interchanging the position of the subject and the auxiliary verb, 'had'. In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. So, the clause, 'If I had lots of money' can be re-stated as: 'Had I lots of money'. Hence, option A is the correct answer. 

    Option B: The modal, 'should' is used along with the simple present form of the main verb. Example: 'Should I have lots of money' is the correct usage. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option C: This option is incorrect for two reasons: 1) The meaning is entirely different 2) The word, 'if' is not dropped. 

    Option D is incorrect as the word, 'had' is used twice in the same sentence. This is grammatically incorrect.

  • Question 6
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    Change the given sentence using the conditional 'unless', without changing the meaning of the sentence:
    A hefty fine will be levied on him if he does not make the payment on time.
    Solution
    The word-'unless' is used in the place of  "If ...not". 
    The given sentence can also be restated as - A hefty fine will be levied on him unless he makes the payment on time. This is stated in option B. Hence, this is the correct answer.  

    You may note that as per the original statement, the levying of a hefty fine is dependent on him not making the payment on time. In option B, this is reversed and hence, the meaning conveyed is different. So, this option is incorrect.
    Option C is incorrect as it means the opposite of the given sentence. 
    Option D is grammatically incorrect as both the words- 'unless' and 'If' are used in the same sentence and it conveys no meaning. 
  • Question 7
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    Change the affirmative sentence into a negative sentence without changing the meaning:
    Tipu is remembered for his heroism.
    Solution
    A negative sentence has a negative word like, 'no', 'not', 'never' before the verb. Alternately, it has a negative noun like 'nobody' or 'nothing'. As the meaning has to remain unchanged, we must remember to modify the verb, which has a meaning opposite to the original verb. 
    Option A: This is a negative sentence because it has the word 'not' in it. The opposite of the verb, 'remembered' is 'forgotten'. By adding 'not' before the verb as well as modifying the verb to 'forgotten', the meaning remains the same as the original sentence. Hence, this option is correct. 
    Option B is a negative sentence because it has the word 'not'. However, it is incorrect because the meaning of the sentence is different from the original sentence. 
    Option C is incorrect because of two reasons: 1) It has no negative word. It is an affirmative sentence. 2) The meaning of this sentence is quite different from the original sentence. 
    Option D is incorrect as option A is the correct answer. 
  • Question 8
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    From the below options, identify the sentence which is in the passive voice:
    Solution
    A sentence is in active or passive voice depending on whether its verb is in active or passive voice. A verb is in active voice when its form shows that the Subject does something/ some action. A verb is in passive voice when something is done to the Subject. In passive voice, the doer of the action may appear in the phrase, "by .....". This could be one easy way of identifying a sentence in passive voice. However, in some cases, this phrase is omitted.

    Let us look at the subject of each sentence. 
    In A), "Many people" is the subject who do the action "praised". Hence, this sentence is in active voice and not the correct answer. 
    In B), "Robinhood" is the subject who "did" heroic deeds.  Hence, this sentence is in active voice and not the correct answer. 
    In C), "Robinhood" is the subject, who "was praised" i.e an action was performed on the subject. Note the use of the phrase, "by many people" indicating "many people" as the doer of the action word "praised". Hence, this sentence is in passive voice and is the correct answer.  
    In D), "Robinhood" is the subject who "received" a lot of praise. The action word or verb here is "received", which was performed by the subject. Hence, this sentence is in active voice and not the correct answer. 
     
    Given the above, option C is the correct answer.
  • Question 9
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    Replace the underlined noun with the appropriate verb in the below sentence:
    The villagers provided supplies of food and medicines to the injured soldiers.
    Solution
    The word, 'supplies' in the given sentence is the plural of the noun, 'supply' . Its verb form is also 'supply'. 'Supplied' is the past tense form of the verb, which means : Provided/Made (something needed or wanted) available to someone. Hence, the sentence, 'The villagers supplied food ...to the injured soldiers' as used in option C is correct. 
    Option A: The word, 'suppliers' is a noun which refers to people/ organisations that provide something needed such as a product or service. This is not a verb form. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option B: The word, 'supplicated' is the past tense form of the verb, 'supplicate' which means: To plead or beg for something humbly or earnestly. This is different from the verb, 'supply'. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
    Option C: The past tense of the verb 'supply' is 'supplied'. It replaces the words, 'provided supplies' in the original sentence. Hence, this option is correct. 
    Option D: The word, 'supplies' used in this option is a noun and not a verb. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

  • Question 10
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    Transform the below sentence by replacing the word-"if" with the most appropriate word:
    If I were left to myself, I would have slept the entire day.
    Solution
    'If' is a conjunction which is used to express uncertainty about whether an action (or event or condition) will occur. In the event, the particular action (or event or condition) occurs, then the other event is likely to occur. 

    Option A: The auxiliary verb, 'had' can be used to replace the word' if' in a conditional sentence in the past tense. The given sentence is in the past tense. In such a case, the word, 'if' can be omitted and the sentence can be transformed by inverting the position of the subject and the auxiliary verb, 'had'. In the given sentence, the subject is 'I'. The clause, 'If I were left to myself' can be re-phrased as: 'Had I been left to myself'. Hence, Option A is correct.

    Option B: The modal, 'should' is used in a conditional sentence in the present tense with a future meaning. The given sentence is conditional in the past tense and hence, 'should' cannot be used. Hence Option B is incorrect. 

    Option C: The word, 'unless' is used to replace 'If... not'. In the given sentence, the word, 'not' isn't used. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: 'Whether' is a conjunction which is used to express a choice between two alternatives or events. Here, there is no such reference. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

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