AHSEC Class 12 English Grammar
Transformation of Sentences (H.S. 2nd Year)
(A) Degrees of Comparison
1. This is the best book on the subject. (To Comparative/Positive)
Comparative: This book is better than any other book on the subject.
Positive: No other book on the subject is as good as this.
2. This is one of the easiest poems in the reader. (To Comparative/Positive)
Comparative: This is easier than most other poems in the reader.
Positive: Very few poems in the reader are as easy as this.
3. This is one of the best Colleges in the North. (To Comparative/Positive)
Comparative: This college is better than most other colleges in the North.
Positive: Very few colleges in the North are as good as this.
4. He is more intelligent than you. (To Positive)
Positive: You are not as intelligent as he.
5. The Rajdhani Express runs faster than any other train. (To Positive/Superlative)
Positive: No other train runs as fast as the Rajdhani Express.
Superlative: The Rajdhani Express is the fastest train.
6. No other boxer is as great as Mary Kom. (To Comparative/Superlative)
Comparative: Mary Kom is greater than any other boxer.
Superlative: Mary Kom is the greatest boxer.
(B) Mixed Transformations & Past Years
7 & 15. Is it not a foolish idea? (Statement)
Ans: It is a foolish idea. [2016]
8. Guwahati is bigger than any other city in the North East. (Positive)
Ans: No other city in the North East is as big as Guwahati.
9. Unless you drink this medicine you will not get well. (Using 'if')
Ans: If you do not drink this medicine, you will not get well. (OR: If you drink this medicine, you will get well.)
11. Gold is more precious than most other metals. (Superlative)
Ans: Gold is one of the most precious metals.
12. Kolkata is the most populous city in India. (Comparative)
Ans: Kolkata is more populous than any other city in India. [2015]
16. The Brahmaputra is the longest river in India. (Positive)
Ans: No other river in India is as long as the Brahmaputra. [2017]
18. The Bhupen Hazarika setu is the longest bridge in India. (Positive)
Ans: No other bridge in India is as long as the Bhupen Hazarika setu. [2019]
19. Atul is the best boy in the class. (Positive)
Ans: No other boy in the class is as good as Atul. [2020]
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