Transformation of sentences means to change the form of a sentence without changing its meaning. A simple sentence can be changed into a complex or a compound sentence and vice versa. Similarly, an interchange of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences can be done; without changing their meaning. Given below are some of the ways to transform a sentence.
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Sentence Transformation Exercises for Class 10 CBSE With Answers PDF
Sentence Transformation Exercises Practice Examples for Class 10 CBSE
1. Complete the news stories accompanying the following headlines by filling in the blanks. Write only the correct answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheets. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1/2 x 6 = 3 marks)
(a) Homework for Kids Makes Parents Fret
Summer vacation may be great for children but not always for hapless parents who ……………………………. set by the school.
(b) IIM Bangalore Retains Old Fee
IIM Bangalore has ……………………………. after months of deliberations and meetings.
(c) Sri Lanka Beat Malaysia to Take Peace Cup
Sri Lanka won ……………………………. Snooker Tournament played in Chandigarh.
(d) DU a Hit with Foreign Students
The increasing number of foreign students at Delhi University proves ……………………………. foreign students.
(e) Lok Sena Opposes Caste-based Job Reservations
The Lok Sena ……………………………. government and private sectors.
(f) Pet dog Saves the Life of Toddler
A pet dog ……………………………. toddler by alerting neighbours about a fire in the room.
2. Complete the following dialogue between Diana and her mother discussing hotel reservations. Write only the correct answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheets. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Diana: Mother, how are we going to Puri?
Mother: (a) …………………………….
Diana: Oh! that’s nice. Which plane are we flying by?
Mother: Well, I have managed to book tickets with Indian Airlines.
Diana: (b) …………………………….
Mother: I have booked rooms at the Sea Queen Hotel.
Diana: (c) …………………………….
Mother: Yes, it is situated on the beach itself.
3. Complete the following dialogue between a secretary and her boss. Write only the correct answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheets. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Boss: John, why haven’t you put away the files as yet?
John: Sir, I am sorry but I was just going to do it today.
Boss: (a) …………………………….
John: I was waiting for the new filing cabinet that I have ordered.
Boss: (b) …………………………….
John: It was supposed to be delivered this morning.
Boss: (c) …………………………….
John: No, Sir I was busy completing the work that you had left for me.
Boss: How can you possibly work in such an untidy environment?
4. Complete the following dialogue between a garage mechanic and a customer. Write only the correct answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheets. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Mechanic: Yes, Sir what can I do for you?
Customer: (a) …………………………….
Mechanic: Are the brakes giving you some trouble?
Customer: (b) …………………………….
Mechanic: Very well, you will have to leave the car for a day with me.
Customer: (c) …………………………….
Mechanic: It will cost you about 200 rupees.
5. Complete the following dialogue between two friends. Write only the correct answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheets. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Tom: Sam, guess what, I have got two tickets for the new movie. Would you like to go with me?
Sam: (a) …………………………….
Tom: (b) …………………………….
Sam: Thursday evening! No way, I have my guitar classes.
Tom: (c) …………………………….
Sam: No, way, if I don’t go even for one day I will miss a lot of course.
Tom: In that case, I will ask Sharon
6. Read the comic strip and complete the passage that follows. Write the correct answers in your answer sheets against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
One evening Tim asked his father (a) ……………………………. His father replied that he did. Then Tim wanted to know (b) …………………………… . His father once again replied that he would. But when Tim kept on insisting, his father got suspicious and shouted at him, asking him (c) …………………………….
7. Read the comic strip and complete the passage that follows. Write the correct answers in your answer sheets against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Rohan went up to a policeman and informed him (a) …………………………… . The policeman wanted to know where Rohan was that time. Rohan replied (b) ……………………………. at that time. Then the policeman wanted to know at what time he had been there and for how long. Rohan said that he had been there from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Finally, the policeman said that (c) ……………………………. be tough.
8. Read the comic strip and complete the passage that follows. Write the correct answers in your answer sheets against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
One day a worried Will told Tina that the teacher had told Jack that (a) …………………………… . However he was a little relieved because he felt that Jack (b) ……………………………. but unfortunately he had (c) ……………………………. the back.
9. Read the comic strip and complete the passage that follows. Write the correct answers in your answer sheets against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Jean told Stuart that she had heard that (a) …………………………… . He replied that (b) ……………………………. and he was thinking of (c) …………………………… .
10. Read the comic strip and complete the passage that follows. Write the correct answers in your answer sheets against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentence. (1 x 3 = 3 marks)
Seeta asked her mother (a) …………………………… . Her mother was surprised and wanted to know why (b) ……………………………. sleep late. She replied that she had decided to go for morning walks regularly. The mother was pleased but asked her not (c) ……………………………. past. Seeta replied that (d) …………………………….