Maharshtra Board, Class XII, Degrees of Comparison, Previous Years' Questions, Practice Exercise
Degrees
of Comparison
1. The floods of 1978 were the most
destructive. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: No other floods were as destructive as the
floods of 1978.
2. The duck was better in swimming than
the instructor. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: The duck’s instructor was not as good as
the duck in swimming.
3. Our young people spend more time before
their T.V. set than in their classrooms. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: Our young people do not spend as much time
in their classrooms as before their T.V. sets.
4. The most disturbing was a report on the
condition of children employed by zari factories.
(Rewrite the sentence beginning with “No other”)
Ans: No other report was as much disturbing as a report on the condition of the children employed by zari factories.
5. Leaving Reed College was one of the
best decisions I ever made. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: Very few decisions I ever made were as good
as leaving Reed College.
6. Wellness is much more than the absence
of illness. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: The absence of illness is not as much as
wellness.
7. The Ganges is one of the longest rivers
in India. (Change it into “comparative degree”)
Ans: The Ganges is longer than many other rivers
in India.
8. It was the most difficult situation.
(Change into comparative degree)
Ans: It was more difficult than any other
situation.
9. It’s the hottest drug in the teentown.
(Rewrite the sentence beginning with “No other”)
Ans: No other drug in teentown is as hot as it.
10. It is one of the oldest railway
buildings. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: Very few railway buildings are as old as
it.
11. It is the biggest review of planets life
support systems. (Change it into “comparative degree”)
Ans: It is bigger than any other review of
planets life support systems.
12. His products are better than somebody
else’s. (Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: Somebody else’s products are not as good as
his products.
13. Deserts are among the most interesting
places on the globe. (Rewrite the sentence beginning
with “Very few”)
Ans: Very few places on the globe are as much
interesting as deserts.
14. The rhea is smaller than the ostrich.
(Change it into “positive degree”)
Ans: The ostrich is not as small as the rhea.
15. These can withstand very low temperatures
better than an adult animal or plant.
Ans: No adult animal or plant can withstand very
low temperatures as good as these.
16. The Everest is one of the highest peaks
in India. (Change into “positive degree”)
Ans: Very few peaks in India are as high as the
Everest.
17. The Gangetic plain is one of the most
fertile and densely populated regions in the world. (Change into “comparative degree”)
Ans: The Gangetic plain is more fertile and
densely populated than many/most other regions
in the world.
18. A foolish friend can be more dangerous
than a wise enemy. (Change into “positive degree”)
Ans: A wise enemy cannot be so much dangerous as
a foolish friend.
19. The food is one of the most essential
factors in building and maintaining health.
(Change into “comparative
degree”)
Ans: The food is more essential than many other
factors in building and maintaining health.
20. Ruchira was the best pupil. (Change into
“comparative degree”)
Ans: Ruchira was better than any other pupil.
Maharashtra Board, Class XII, Infinitives, Gerunds & Participles, Practice Exercise
Infinitives,
Gerunds & Participles
1. To read a lot is essential.
(Rewrite using gerund form of the words underlined)
Ans: Reading a lot is essential.
2. She is rather unabashed about walking
up past noon on a daily basis. (Rewrite using infinitive form of the words underlined)
Ans: She is rather unabashed to walk up past
noon on a daily basis.
3. My main hobby was to wander
through paddy fields. (Rewrite using gerund form of the words underlined)
Ans: My main hobby was wandering through paddy
fields.
4. It was a great pleasure walking
around there. (Rewrite
using infinitive form of the words
underlined)
Ans: It was a great pleasure to walk around
there.
5. He sent a personalized letter offering
each couple a free two week subscription. (Rewrite
using gerund form of the words underlined)
Ans: He sent a personalized letter to offer each
couple a free two week subscription.
6. The squirrel was excellent in climbing.
(Mention the function of the underlined gerund)
Ans: It is the object of the preposition ‘in’.
7. He started developing an
all-round interest in craft and sports. (Rewrite using infinitive form of the words underlined)
Ans: He started to develop an all-round interest
in craft and sports.
8. I went around the village saying
good-bye to my friends. (Rewrite it using the infinitive
form of the underlined word.)
Ans: I went around the village to say good-bye
to my friends.
9. Chaitanya offered to buy tickets
for us. (Rewrite it using the ‘ing’ form of the underlined part.)
Ans: Chaitanya offered buying tickets for us.
10. Our society is ready to shed an
outworn definition. (Rewrite using present participle form of the underlined part)
Ans: Our society is ready for shedding an
outworn definition.
11. Sunlight would pour in through the window
to light a fresh day. (Rewrite using gerund
form of the underlined part)
Ans: Sunlight would pour in through the window lighting
a fresh day.
12. I began taking interest in many
things. (Rewrite using infinitive form of the underlined
part)
Ans: I began to take interest in many things.
13. One of the violet maidens smiled
happily and called her companions. (Rewrite using “-ing” form of the
underlined part)
Ans: Smiling happily one of the violet maidens
called her companions.
14. But he refused to do so. (Rewrite
using gerund)
Ans: But he refused doing so.
15. I cannot speak for the whole Kargudi clan
which ranges from rigid Tamil Brahmins to beef-eating, pizza guzzling, hip-hip dancers. (Rewrite using
“-ing” form of the underlined
part)
Ans: I cannot speak for the whole Kargudi clan
ranging from rigid Tamil Brahmins to beef- eating,
pizza guzzling, hip-hip dancers.
16. The time had come to set David
straight. (Rewrite it using the present participle form of the underlined part)
Ans: The time had come for setting David
straight.
17. The goddess came to its rescue salvaging
with her Kur.
Ans: The goddess came to its rescue to salvage
with her Kur.
18. The sky poured turbulent waters on Mumbai
to transform lanes and streets into rivers. (Rewrite it using the gerund form of the underlined part)
Ans: The sky poured turbulent waters on Mumbai
transforming lanes and streets into rivers.
19. I have tried getting you into the
kitchen. (Rewrite using infinitive form of the underlined
part)
Ans: I have tried to get you into kitchen.
20. Millions of people spend hours everyday feeding
their minds and the minds of their children
with unadulterated junk. (Rewrite using infinitive form of the underlined part)
Ans: Millions of people spend hours everyday to their
minds and the minds of their children.
Active & Passive Voice, Previous Years's Questions, Practice Exercise, Maharashtra Board
Active
& Passive Voice
1. Summon people from all walks of life to
the court. (Rewrite it beginning with “Let”)
Ans: Let the people from all walks of life be
summoned to the court.
2. Start a waste segregation system in
your building. (Rewrite it beginning with “Let”)
Ans: Let a waste segregation system be started
in your building.
3. Vasectomy had been made compulsory by
the villagers. (Rewrite it beginning with “The
villagers”)
Ans: The villagers have made vasectomy
compulsory.
4. He could sell them back to the factory.
(Rewrite it beginning with “They”)
Ans: They could be sold back to the factory by
him.
5. These resources are being used.
(Rewrite it beginning with “We”)
Ans: We are using these resources.
6. Many rare birds like the Smew Duck
Mallard, Nakta Marbled Teal and Goliath Heron have
also been spotted. (Rewrite it beginning with “They”)
Ans: They have also spotted many rare birds like
the Smew Duck Mallard, Nakta Marbled Teal
and Goliath Heron.
7. The gobar gas obtained by processing
dung is used as fuel. (Rewrite it beginning with “People”)
Ans: People use the gobar gas obtained by
processing dung.
8. Organic farmers ensure soil fertility
with the help of crop rotation. (Rewrite it beginning
with “Soil fertility”)
Ans: Soil fertility is ensured with the help of
crop rotation by organic farmers.
9. Our urban planners have not understood
the nature of modern city. (Rewrite it beginning with “The nature of”)
Ans: The nature of a modern city has not been
understood by our urban planners.
10. He has discovered the power of another
good idea. (Rewrite it beginning with “The power
of another good idea”)
Ans: The power of another good idea has been
discovered by him.
11. My father was given a jeep by the
government. (Rewrite it beginning with “The government”)
Ans: The government gave a jeep to my father.
12. She resolutely cleans up the mess. (Rewrite
it beginning with “The mess”)
Ans: The mess is resolutely cleaned up by her.
13. I loved it. (Rewrite it beginning with
“It”)
Ans: It was loved by me.
14. We took autorikshaws to fetch petrol. (Rewrite
it beginning with “Autorickshaws”)
Ans: Autorikshaws were taken by us to fetch
petrol.
15. We notice fresh enforcements. (Rewrite it
beginning with “Fresh enforcement”)
Ans: Fresh enforcements are noticed by us.
16. The sensex sets new records. (Rewrite it
beginning with “New records”)
Ans: New records are set by the sensex.
17. It can be stored for direct use. (Rewrite
it beginning with “We”)
Ans: We can store it for direct use.
18. Eight years ago we witnessed the change
of century. (Rewrite it beginning with “The change
of”)
Ans: The change of century was witnessed eight
years ago.
19. The rain had divided Mumbai into two. (Rewrite
it beginning with “Mumbai”)
Ans: Mumbai had been divided into two by the
rain.
20. The greatest lessons in life are learnt
from children. (Rewrite it beginning with “We”)
Ans: We learn the greatest lessons in life from
children.
Direct & Indirect Narration, Maharashtra Board, Previous Years' Questions, Practice Exercise
1. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Pune,
Sir, my husband is starting a company called Infosys and I’m shifting to Pune.” (Change into Indirect Narration)
Ans: He asked me where I was going. I
respectfully told him that I was going to Pune. I further told him that my husband was starting a company
called Infosys and I was shifting to Pune.
2. Teacher : “How far is your home from
your college?”
Rupali : More than 2 km Sir.
Ans: Teacher asked Rupali how far her home was
from her college. Rupali respectfully replied that it was more than 2 km.
3. Mother said, “Sunita, what did you buy
from the market?”
She said, “I bought a dictionary.”
Ans: Mother asked Sunita what she had bought
from the market. Thereupon she replied that she had bought a dictionary.
4. “Boys”, said the tutor, “sit on the
benches. I have got something interesting for you.”
Ans: The tutor told the boys to sit on the
benches and added that he had got something interesting
for them.
5. “How did you enjoy your college
picnic?” said Mohini to Meena.
“It was wonderful. I can never forget it.”
Ans: Mohini asked Meena how she had enjoyed her
college picnic. Thereupon, Meena replied that, it was wonderful and she could never forget it.
6. “Why did you throw it away?” said the
father to his son.
“I didn’t like it, said the son.
Ans: The father asked his son why he had thrown
it away. Thereupon the son replied that he hadn’t liked it.
7. I whispered to him hesitantly, “Could
you stay here for a day?” Gandhiji said, “It is very difficult.
Ans: Whispering hesitantly I asked Gandhiji if
he could stay there for a day. Thereupon he replied
that it was very difficult.
8. I asked Granny, “Why do these snakes
have to lose their skin?
Ans: I asked Granny why those snaked had to lose
their skin.
9. “What do you want?” he said to her.
“Give me a glass of water,” said she.
Ans: He asked her what she wanted. Thereupon,
she asked him to give her a glass of water.
10. The teacher took him to task: “Why don’t
you ply your books with more care?” He replied:
“My interests aren’t confined to books alone.”
Ans: The teacher took him to task and asked why
he didn’t ply his books with more care. Thereupon
he replied that his interests weren’t confined to books alone.
11. “Would you like to come with us to a
service in the Maori Church?” asked my hostess.
“Indeed, I would,” I replied.
Ans: My hostess asked me if I would like to go
with them to a service in the Maori Church. Thereupon
I replied that I would like to go.
12. “How did you prepare for your exam?”
asked the teacher.
“I practised writing of answers to the key questions”
said Ruby.
Ans: The teacher asked Ruby how she had prepared
for her exam. Thereupon Ruby answered that she had practised writing of answers to the key questions.
13. “What are we going to do about that
bloody eagle?” he asked Carter.
Ans: He asked Carter what they were going to do
about that bloody eagle.
14. The Violet said, “What an unfortunate
flower am I among there flowers!”
Ans: The Violet exclaimed that she was an
unfortunate flower among those flowers.
15. “Father”, he said, “Tell me honestly. Do
you think I can ever be a doctor?”
Ans: He asked his father to tell him honestly if
he thought he could ever be a doctor.
16. “Where did you find your lost ring,
Neha?” said Saniya.
Ans: Saniya asked Neha where she had found her
lost ring.
17. “Something is burning”, said the man.
“Can you smell it, Vinay?”
Ans: The man said that something was burning and
asked Vinay if he could smell it.
18. “Brush your teeth and gargle with a
mouthwash after every meal,” said the dentist to Meena. “I will make it my habit”, said Meena.
Ans: The dentist advised Meena to brush her
teeth and gargle with a mouthwash after every meal.
Thereupon Meena assured the dentist that she would make it her habit.
19. “I did not come to college, yesterday.”
Lata said to the teacher.
Lata told her teacher that she had not gone college the
previous day.
20. “Who are you and what are you doing
here?” she asked him. “I am a painter and I am drawing
pictures on my pitcher.
Ans: She asked him who he was and what he was
doing there. Thereupon he replied that he was a painter and he was drawing pictures on his pitcher.
Synthesis, Maharashtra Board, Previous Year's Questions, Practice Exercise
Synthesis
1. They live in different time zones.
(Make it complex)
They live where there are different time zones.
2. As this material hardens, it becomes
sedimentary rock. (Make it compound)
This material hardens and becomes sedimentary rock.
3. I walked straight to the village and
bought myself two dozen penny exercise books. (Make
it simple)
Walking straight to the village, I bought myself two
dozen penny exercise books.
4. He opened the shop’s weathered door and
went inside. (Make it simple)
Opening the shop’s weathered door, he went inside.
5. Hearing the sound of hammering from a
side street, Reuben had an idea. (Rewrite the sentence
using ‘and’)
Reuben heard the sound of hammering from a side street
and he had an idea.
6. Floods are the most recurrent natural
calamity hitting India almost every year. (Make it complex)
Floods are the most recurrent natural calamity which hit
India almost every year.
7. The birds arrive at their winter abode
inside the bird sanctuary. (Make it complex)
The birds arrive at the bird sanctuary which is their
winter abode.
8. Seeing the hungry market, Dell placed
local advertisement. (Make it compound)
Dell saw the hungry market and he placed local
advertisement.
9. The milk processing industry is a small
one. (Make it complex)
The industry that processes milk is a small one.
10. I flung it on the table and set to work
again. (Make it simple)
Flinging it on the table, I set to work again.
11. Her husband is a media personality who
typically arrives home from work past midnight. (Make it simple)
Her husband being a media personality arrives home from
work past midnight.
12. This time Dell made $18000 and bought an
expensive car. (Make it simple)
Having made $18000 this time, Dell bought an expensive
car.
13. This child wakes up at 5 a.m. and studies
for an hour. (Make it simple)
Waking up at 5 a.m., this child studies for an hour.
14. It was Yamuna who first conveyed it to us
at 5 p.m. (Make it simple)
Yamuna first conveyed it to us at 5 p.m.
15. I didn’t have a dorm room, so I first
slept on the floor in friends’ rooms. (Make it simple)
Having no dorm room, I slept on the floor in my friends’
rooms.
16. My wife enters the kitchen to find them
scurrying away. (Make it compound)
My wife enters the kitchen and finds them scurrying away.
17. This was the cry that would wake me from
my slumber two decades ago. (Make it simple)
The cry would wake me from my slumber two decades ago.
18. A musician discovers joy when he manages
to express himself in his music. (Make it simple)
A musician discovers joy after managing to express
himself in his music.
19. The war raged and India was fighting on
both fronts. (Rewrite beginning with ‘when’)
When the war raged, India was fighting on both fronts.
20. Enticingly served, it comes in four vatis. (Change into a compound sentence)
It is enticingly served and it comes in four vatis.
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