Rewrite the given sentences.

1. I have never seen such a mess. (Begin with never)

2. He had hardly sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door. (Begin with hardly)

3. It is not compulsory that you should attempt all questions. (Rewrite using need not)

4. You are obliged to obey your parents. (Rewrite using ‘ought to’)

5. It is necessary for him to attend the meeting. (Rewrite using must.)

6. We are interested in your offer, and we would be glad to have prices as soon as possible. (Insert indeed)

7. Gandhi is one of the greatest men of the world. (Insert indeed)

8. As soon as she heard the news she fainted. (Rewrite using ‘No sooner …than’)

9. I had hardly closed my eyes when the telephone rang. (Begin with hardly.)

Answers

1. Never have I seen such a mess.

2. Hardly had I sat down to rest when someone knocked on the door.

3. You need not attempt all questions.

4. You ought to obey your parents.

5. He must attend the meeting.

6. We are indeed interested in your offer, and we would be glad to have prices as soon as possible.

7. Gandhi is indeed one of the greatest men of the world.

8. No sooner did she hear the news than she fainted.

9. Hardly had I closed my eyes when the telephone rang.