Transformation of sentences

The transformation of a sentence is all about changing its form without altering its meaning. We can, for example, transform an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence or vice-versa. We can also transform simple sentences into complex or compound sentences. You can learn the rules of transformation of sentences here.

Transformation of an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence

Exclamations are often constructed with how and what.

Exclamations with how

Mainly two structures are used.

How + adjective /adverb + subject + verb

How clever he is! (Note the word order - the adjective or the adverb goes before the subject and the verb goes after the subject.)
How intelligent you are!
How nice it is!
How cold it is!

How + subject + verb

How he has changed!
How you've grown!

Exclamations with what

We make exclamations with what when the adjective is followed by a noun. Note that this structure is used even when there is no adjective. Several structures are possible.

What a/an + adjective + singular countable noun

What a lovely girl!
What a nice surprise!
What a rude guy!
What a wonderful sight!

What a/an + singular countable noun

What a surprise!
What a tragedy!

What + adjective + plural / uncountable noun

What terrible weather!
What idiots!

Transformation of an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence

The transformation of a sentence means changing its form without altering its sense.

Exercise

Change the assertive sentences given below into exclamatory sentences.

1. The moonlight sleeps upon this bank very sweetly.

2. Night is very beautiful.

3. It was a wonderful sight.

4. Man is a wonderful piece of work.

5. She is an incredibly beautiful woman.

Answers

1. How sweetly the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!

2. How beautiful the night is!

3. What a wonderful sight it was!

4. What a piece of work man is!

5. What a beautiful woman she is! OR How beautiful she is!

Note that in all of these structures the verb goes after the subject.

Transformation of an interrogative sentence into an assertive sentence

Study the examples given below.

Change the following interrogative sentences into assertive sentences.

1. Is this the kind of dress to wear to work?

2. Is that the way a gentleman should behave?

3. Who does not know the vulture?

4. Can you gather grapes from thorns?

5. Shall I ever forget that experience?

Answers

1. This is not the kind of dress to wear to work.

2. This is not the way a gentleman should behave.

3. Everybody knows the vulture.

4. You cannot gather grapes from thorns.

5. I shall never forget that experience.

Changing an imperative sentence into an interrogative sentence

The interrogative is a milder or more polite form of the imperative. However, the addition of or not (see the last example) adds a touch of threat to the command.

Sections in this article

Transformation of sentences - I
Transformation of sentences - II
Transformation of a Simple sentence into a compound sentence
Transformation of a compound sentence into a simple sentence
Transformation of a simple sentence into a complex sentence
Transformation of a complex sentence into a simple sentence
Transformation of sentences containing too
Interchange of degrees of comparison
Combining two sentences using too...to and so...that
How to combine two sentences using too...to

See also

Adverb clauses
Adjective clauses
Noun clauses
Transformation of sentences

See also

Common mistakes in the use of nouns
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 1
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 2
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 3
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More CBSE English Grammar worksheets

Passive voice worksheet | Simple past tense
Passive voice worksheet | Past continuous tense
Passive voice worksheet | Simple future tense
Passive voice worksheet | Future perfect tense

 

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