You are on page 1of 3

Exercise-1

Transform the following sentences into Interrogative:


1. Nehru was honoured everywhere.
2. None can avoid it.
3. The sun can never set in the east.
4. Everybody knows him.
5. Everybody likes to earn name and fame.
6. The earth is round.
7. No one is mightier than God.
8. No wise man will behave so.
9. Long life does not make a man great.
10. No one ever saw a greater misfortune.
11. Nobody would like to be called a fool.
12. Nobody would like to be a slave.
13. Everybody loves his motherland.
14. No one can put up with such a conduct.
15. It is no good to help a mean man.
16. Everybody likes to be prosperous.
17.   I told him to practice regularly.
18.   Virtue is its own reward.
Answers-1
1. Was Nehru not honoured everywhere?
2. Can anyone avoid it?/Who can avoid it?
3. Can the sun ever set in the east?
4. Does everybody not know him?/Who does not know him?
5. Does everybody not like to earn name and fame?/Who does not like to earn name and fame?
6. Is the earth not round?
7. Is anyone mightier than God?/Who is mightier than God?
8. Will any wise man behave so?
9. Does long life make a man great?
10. Did anyone ever see a greater misfortune?
11. Would anybody like to be called a fool?/Who would like to be called a fool?
12. Would anybody like to be called a slave?/Who would like to  be called a slave?
13. Does everybody not like his motherland?/Who does not like his motherland?
14. Can anyone put up with such a conduct?/Who can put up with such a conduct ?
15. Is it any good to help a mean man?/What is good to help a mean man ?
16. Does everybody not like to be prosperous?/Who does not like to be prosperous?
17.   Did I tell him to practice regularly? OR Did I not tell him to practice regularly?
18.   Is not virtue its own reward?

Exercise-2
Transform the following sentences into Interrogative:
1.       It was a great sight.

2.       No one can tolerate this.

3.       There is nothing particularly impressive about this picture.

4.       No one worships the setting sun.

5.       Gulliver could hear his watch ticking in his pocket.

6.       It is useless to cry over spilt milk.

7.       Switzerland is known for its scenic beauty.

8.       The beauty of nature is beyond description.

9.       Everybody has heard of Darwin.

10.   He has his dinner at seven every evening.


Answers-2

1.       Was it a great sight? OR Was it not a great sight?

2.       Can anyone tolerate this?

3.       Is there anything particularly impressive about this picture?

4.       Does anyone worship the setting sun?

5.       Could Gulliver hear his watch ticking in his pocket?

6.       Is it useless to cry over spilt milk? OR Is it not useless to cry over spilt milk?

7.       Is Switzerland known for its scenic beauty? OR Is not Switzerland known for its scenic beauty?

8.       Is the beauty of nature beyond description? OR Isn’t the beauty of nature beyond description?

9.       Has everybody heard of Darwin? OR Hasn’t everybody heard of Darwin?

10.   Does he have his dinner at seven every evening?

You might also like