Exercise 3
Identity the following sentence as simple, compound and complex:
(i) He is too short climb the wall.
Ans: Simple sentence
(ii) the sky was blue and sun shone bright.
Ans: Compound sentence
(iii) the old man who lived a village believed that the earth was flat.
Ans: Complex sentence
(iv) Leaving a job midway is not a good practice.
Ans: Simple sentence
(v) Last week I met a friend who gave me a bag which is brown in colour.
Ans: Complex sentence
Exercise 4
Do as directed:
(i) The question was so easy that everyone could answer it. (Change into a simple sentence)
Ans: The question was too easy to answer.
(ii) A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Change into a complex sentence)
Ans: A friend who is in need is the friend indeed.
(iii) Pollution is one of the most severe threats to our beautiful planet. (Change into a compound sentence)
Ans: Our planet is beautiful but it faces one of the most severe threats from pollution.
(iv) Do or die. (change into a complex sentence)
Ans: Unless you do,you will die.
(v) He was confused and stopped working. (Change into a simple sentence)
Ans: Being confused he stopped working.
Exercise 5
Write a letter within 100 words to the Headmaster/ Headmistress of your school seeking leave of two days for the purpose of attending the marriage ceremony of your elder sister.
To
The Headmaster / Headmistress,
[Your School Name],
[School Address].
Subject: Application for two days’ leave
Respected Sir/Madam,
I humbly request you to grant me leave for two days, i.e., on [Dates], as I have to attend the marriage ceremony of my elder sister. This is an important family occasion, and my presence is necessary.
I shall complete all the pending classwork once I return. Kindly consider my request and grant me leave.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
[Class and Section]
[Roll Number]
[Date]
Exercise 6
Suppose you had bought a book from a bookstore. By mistake you left it there instead of bringing it back with you. Providing details of the book and its author, write a letter within 100 words to the owner of the store to find the book and keep it until you come to collect it.
To
The Owner,
[Bookstore Name],
[Address].
Subject: Request to keep a book I left behind
Respected Sir/Madam,
I recently purchased a book titled “The Blue Umbrella” by Ruskin Bond from your store on [Date]. However, I mistakenly left it at the counter while leaving.
I kindly request you to check if the book is still there and keep it safely until I come to collect it. I will visit your store at the earliest.
Thanking you for your help.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Date]