Most Likely Questions

Question 1

As soon as the train arrived, people rushed to get in.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 1

No sooner did the train arrive than people rushed to get in.

Question 2

He received both financial help and guidance.
Begin: Not only

Answer 2

Not only did he receive financial help but also guidance.

Question 3

She was forced to resign.
Begin: They

Answer 3

The forced her to resign.

Question 4

‘What can I do for you?’, he said to us.
Begin: He asked

Answer 4

He asked us what he could do for us.

Question 5

Unless it rains soon, we will lose most of our crops soon.

Answer 5

If it does not rain soon, we will lose most of our crops soon.

Question 6

He not only passed the examination but also won the first prize.
Begin: Besides

Answer 6

Besides passing the examination, won the first prize.

Question 7

If the food grains do not arrive soon, thousands will starve.
Begin: Unless

Answer 7

Unless the food grains arrive soon, thousands will starve.

Question 8

Though it was a cloudy day, the temperature was 44 °C.
Begin: In spite of

Answer 8

In spite of it being a cloudy day, the temperature was 44 °C.

Question 9

The bag was very heavy. The child could not carry it.
Use too

Answer 9

The bag was too heavy for the child to carry.

Question 10

As soon as the van overtook the car, it had a puncture.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 10

No sooner did the van overtake the car than it had a puncture.

Question 11

As soon as the vacation begins, Tom leaves for the hills.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 11

No sooner does the vacation begin than Tom leaves for the hills.

Question 12

No sooner does the vacation begin than Tom leaves for the hills.
Begin: Hardly

Answer 12

Hardly does the vacation begin when Tom leaves for the hills.

Question 13

No sooner does the vacation begin than Tom leaves for the hills.
Begin: Scarcely

Answer 13

Scarcely does the vacation begin when Tom leaves for the hills.

Question 14

As soon as he entered the room, he slipped and fell.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 14

No sooner did he enter the room than he slipped and fell.

Question 15

The old man was too weak to walk.
Use so…that

Answer 15

The old man was so weak that he could not walk.

Question 16

The old man is too weak to walk.
Use so…that

Answer 16

The old man is so weak that he cannot walk.

Question 17

The shelf is so high that I cannot reach it.
Use too

Answer 17

The shelf is too high for me to reach.

Question 18

My daughter is too naughty to be taken on the picnic.
Use so…that

Answer 18

My daughter is so naughty that she cannot be taken on the picnic.

Question 19

If he studies hard, he will score good marks.
Begin: Unless

Answer 19

Unless he studies hard, he will not score good marks.

Question 20

Asoka was one of the greatest Kings.
Begin: Very few

Answer 20

Very few kings were as great as Asoka.

Question 21

Asoka was the greatest King.
Begin: No other

Answer 21

No other King was as great as Asoka.

Question 22

Hardly had the teacher left the room when all the students started making noise.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 22

No sooner had the teacher left the room than all the students started making noise.

Question 23

As soon as the function got over, the crowd dispersed.
Begin: No sooner

Answer 23

No sooner did the function get over than the crowd dispersed.

Question 24

A fragrant flower is the loveliest creation of nature.
Begin: No other

Answer 24

No other creation of nature is as lovely as a fragrant flower.

Question 25

This is the funniest movie I have ever seen.
Begin: Never have I

Answer 25

Never have I seen a movie as funny as this.

Question 26

The monsoon is the best season in our country.
Begin: No other

Answer 26

No other season in our country is as good as the monsoon.

Question 27

Delhi is one of the most populous cities in India.
Begin: Very few

Answer 27

Very few cities in India are as populous as Delhi.

Question 28

Kalidasa was one of the greatest poets of India.
Begin: Very few

Answer 28

Very few of the poets of India were as great as Kalidasa.

Question 29

The book was so interesting that I could not put it down.
Use too

Answer 29

The book was too interesting for me to put down.

Question 30

Mahindar is so ill that he cannot play cricket.
Use too

Answer 30

Mahindar is too ill to play cricket.

Question 31

The woman was too slow to catch the bus.
Use so…that

Answer 31

The woman was so slow that she could not catch the bus.

Question 32

The thief was so fast that the police could not catch him.
Use too

Answer 32

The thief was too fast for the police to catch.

Question 32

Last night’s dinner was cooked for us by Father.
Begin: Father

Answer 32

Father cooked last night’s dinner for us.

Question 33

Arun gave Ramesh some excellent advice.
Begin: Ramesh

Answer 33

Ramesh was given some excellent advice by Arun.

Question 34

Her attitude often annoys me.
Begin: I

Answer 34

I am often annoyed at her attitude.

Question 35

The thought of speaking in the debate terrified him.
Begin: He

Answer 35

He is terrified at the thought of speaking in the debate.

Question 36

A car knocked down the beggar.
Begin: The beggar

Answer 36

The beggar was knocked down by a car.

Question 37

If Mary catches the first bus, she will be on time for school.
Begin: Unless

Answer 37

Unless Mary catches the first bus, she will not be on time for school.

Question 38

Study hard now or you will regret it.
Begin: Unless

Answer 38

Unless you study hard now, you will regret it.

Question 39

If you do not leave immediately, I will call the police.
Begin: Unless

Answer 39

Unless you leave immediately, I will call the police.