Q4.Describe the various types of sentences based on changing affirmative to negative, assertive to interrogative and active to passive.
Explanation of types of sentence transformation based on
changing:
- Affirmative to Negative
- Assertive to Interrogative
- Active to Passive Voice
Each type involves modifying the structure of a sentence while retaining
its original meaning.
1. Affirmative to Negative Sentences
Definition:
An affirmative sentence states a fact or agreement. A negative
sentence denies or negates something.
How to Change:
- Use negative words like not, never, no one, nothing, hardly,
scarcely, etc.
- Avoid double negatives.
Examples:
|
Affirmative
Sentence |
Negative
Sentence |
|
·
He is always punctual. |
He is never late. |
|
·
She knows everything. |
There is nothing she does not know. |
|
·
He can do it. |
He cannot fail to do it. |
|
·
Everyone likes her. |
No one dislikes her. |
|
·
I agree with you. |
I do not disagree with you. |
2.
Assertive
to Interrogative Sentences
Definition:
An assertive sentence makes a statement. An interrogative sentence
asks a question.
How to Change:
- For affirmative assertive, use a negative interrogative.
- For negative assertive, use a positive interrogative.
Examples:
|
Assertive
Sentence |
Interrogative
Sentence |
|
·
He is very wise. |
Is he not very wise? |
|
·
She does not like tea. |
Does she like tea? |
|
·
He will help us. |
Will he not help us? |
|
·
They never fail. |
Do they ever fail? |
|
·
She can sing well. |
Can she not sing well? |
3.
Active
to Passive Voice
Definition:
In active voice, the subject does the action. In passive voice,
the subject receives the action
How to Change:
- Object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive.
- Use the correct form of the verb "to be" + past
participle.
- Mention the agent (doer) using "by", if necessary.
Examples:
|
Active Voice |
Passive Voice |
|
·
The teacher teaches English. |
English is taught by the teacher. |
|
·
He will complete the work. |
The work will be completed by him. |
|
·
They are playing cricket. |
Cricket is being played by them. |
|
·
She has written a letter. |
A letter has been written by her. |
|
·
The police caught the thief. |
The thief was caught by the police. |
