Exercise 4
Do as directed:
(a) I have a blue pen. (Change into a complex sentence)
Ans: I have a pen which is blue.
(b) Seeing a snake, the boy shouted. (Change into a compound sentence)
Ans: The boy saw a snake, shouted.
(c) I know a man who is very wise. (Change into a simple sentence)
Ans: I know a very wise man.
(d) The girl who is dancing on the stage is my sister. (Change into a compound sentence)
Ans: The girl is dancing on the stage and she is my sister.
(e) I met my friend and told her about an incident. (Change into a simple sentence)
Ans: Meeting my friend I told her about an incident.
(f) The sky was overcast but it didn’t rain. (Change into a complex sentence)
Ans: Though the sky was overcast, it didn’t rain.
Exercise 5
Write a letter within 100 words to the postmaster of your locality informing him about the loss of an important letter addressed to you, and requesting him to help you get it.
To
The Postmaster,
[Your Local Post Office],
[City Name].
Subject: Request for help in tracing a lost letter
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that an important letter addressed to me has not been delivered yet. It was sent by [Sender’s Name/Institution] on [Date], but I haven’t received it. The letter contains important documents.
Kindly help me trace the lost letter. I shall be grateful for your assistance in this matter.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]