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Sub-section II

For each of the questions 31 to 50, re-write the sentence as instructed in the brackets without changing the meaning.

31. I borrowed five thousand shillings from Tom. (re-write using: lend)

32. The players quarreled with one another. (Re-write using: ...................among...........)

33. The children ran out to play after they had finished breakfast. (Re-write beginning: as soon as ......................)

34. I don't admire her although she is beautiful. (Re-write beginning: despite............)

35. I knew how to read and write seven years ago. (Re-write beginning: it is seven years ..........................)

36. I like him because he is honest. (Re-write ending: ............................)

37. "Whose pen is this?" (Re-write beginning: "to ..........................belong?")

38. He worked hard because he wanted to pass his examinations. (Re-write using: ................................so that..........................)

39. Neither you nor I is going to school tomorrow. (Re-write beginning: neither of ..............................)

40. Keep quiet or I will throw you out. (Re-write beginning: if you.............................)

41. The difficult problem was solved by the teacher. (Re-write beginning: the teacher....................)

42. The boy is so greedy that he can eat three kilogram's of meat alone. (Re-write beginning: he is such .................)

43. Paul refused to give the reason for his coming late. (Re-write using: ......................reason why..........)

44. It has rained from morning up to now. (Re-write beginning: since..........................)

45. Children should always obey their parents. (Re-write using: ................obedient..................)

46. The teacher said that I must do the examination by myself. (Re-write beginning: the teacher insisted on .........................)

47. I can do this sum without your help. (Re-write beginning: even if .................)

48. To his sorrow, he learnt that his friend died in the accident. (Re-write beginning: he was...................)

49. He was poor but he had more friends than enemies. (Re-write beginning: even though ........................)

50. All the boys are not wearing uniform. (Re-write beginning: none.....................)