Grammar 

The Cop And The Anthem

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A 4-Convert the following Sentences into negative without changing their meaning.

( a) The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.

Ans: The policeman did not accept Soapy even as a clue.

(b) Soapy drifted along twice unsuccessful.

Ans: Soapy drifted along not succeeding twice.

(c) Soapy stopped his unavailing racket.

Ans: Soapy stopped his racket, which was of no avail.

(d) The island seemed very far away.

Ans: The island did not seem close.

(e) The island seemed an unattainable Arcadia.

Ans: The island seemed an Arcadia that cannot be attained.

Q II

Convert the following sentences into affirmative without changing their meanings.

(a) Men who smash windows do not remain to chat with the police.

Ans: Men who smash windows leave without waiting to chat with the police.

(b) Why don’t you call a cop?

Ans: Please, call a cop ?

Ans:  Call a cop?

(c) On the opposite side of the street was a  restaurant of no great pretensions.

Ans: On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant which was unpretentious.

(d) Noisy, but no harm.

Ans: Noisy, but unharmful.

(e) They seemed to regard him as a King who could do no wrong.

Ans: They seemed to regard him as a King who was always right.