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Introduction

Sentence transformation refers to changing the structure of a sentence without altering its meaning. This skill is essential for CUET UG aspirants as it tests their understanding of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Sentence transformation is widely used in grammar-based questions where students must convert a sentence from one form to another while retaining its meaning.

Types of Sentence Transformation   

1. Affirmative to Negative

2. Negative to Affirmative

3. Assertive to Interrogative

4. Interrogative to Assertive

5. Exclamatory to Assertive

6. Assertive to Exclamatory

7. Active to Passive Voice

8. Passive to Active Voice

9. Direct to Indirect Speech

10. Indirect to Direct Speech

11. Degrees of Comparison (Positive, Comparative, Superlative)

12. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence Transformation

1. Affirmative to Negative Transformation

In this type, a sentence is changed from a positive statement to a negative one without changing its meaning.

Examples:

1. Affirmative: She is very intelligent.

   • Negative: She is not unintelligent.

2. Affirmative: He always speaks the truth.

   • Negative: He never tells a lie.

2. Negative to Affirmative Transformation

Here, the negative sentence is rewritten in an affirmative form while keeping the meaning intact.

Examples:

3. Negative: She does not like noisy places.

   • Affirmative: She dislikes noisy places.

4. Negative: He is not careless.

   • Affirmative: He is careful.

3. Assertive to Interrogative Transformation

An assertive (declarative) sentence is converted into an interrogative sentence.

Examples:

5. Assertive: He is a good player.

   • Interrogative: Is he not a good player?

6. Assertive: She will never deceive you.

   • Interrogative: Will she ever deceive you?

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4. Interrogative to Assertive Transformation

A question is transformed into a statement.

Examples:

7. Interrogative: Can anyone solve this problem?

   • Assertive: No one can solve this problem.

8. Interrogative: Who does not love his country?

   • Assertive: Everyone loves his country.

5. Exclamatory to Assertive Transformation

An exclamatory sentence is changed into an assertive sentence.

Examples:

9. Exclamatory: What a beautiful painting it is!

   • Assertive: It is a very beautiful painting.

10. Exclamatory: How kind he is!

    • Assertive: He is very kind.

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6. Assertive to Exclamatory Transformation

An assertive statement is rewritten as an exclamatory sentence.

Examples:

11. Assertive: It is a very pleasant day.

    • Exclamatory: What a pleasant day it is!

12. Assertive: She dances very well.

    • Exclamatory: How well she dances!

7. Active to Passive Voice Transformation

A sentence in the active voice is changed to the passive voice.

Examples:

13. Active: The teacher punished the student.

    • Passive: The student was punished by the teacher.

14. Active: She wrote a novel.

    • Passive: A novel was written by her.

8. Passive to Active Voice Transformation

A passive voice sentence is rewritten in active voice.

Examples:

15. Passive: The cake was baked by my mother.

    • Active: My mother baked the cake.

16. Passive: The match was won by the team.

    • Active: The team won the match.

9. Direct to Indirect Speech Transformation

A sentence in direct speech is transformed into indirect speech.

Examples:

17. Direct: She said, "I am going to the market."

    • Indirect: She said that she was going to the market.

18. Direct: He said, "I will help you."

    • Indirect: He said that he would help me.

10. Indirect to Direct Speech Transformation

A sentence in indirect speech is converted into direct speech.

Examples:

19. Indirect: She said that she was reading a book.

    • Direct: She said, "I am reading a book."

20. Indirect: He said that he had finished his homework.

    • Direct: He said, "I have finished my homework."

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11. Degrees of Comparison Transformation

Sentences are rewritten using different degrees of comparison (Positive, Comparative, Superlative).

Examples:

21. Positive: No other city is as big as Delhi.

    • Comparative: Delhi is bigger than any other city.

    • Superlative: Delhi is the biggest city.

22. Positive: This book is as interesting as that one.

    • Comparative: That book is not more interesting than this one.

12. Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentence Transformation

A simple sentence can be converted into a compound or complex sentence.

Examples:

23. Simple: He finished his work and went home.

    • Compound: He finished his work, so he went home.

    • Complex: After he finished his work, he went home.

24. Simple: In spite of his illness, he attended the meeting.

    • Compound: He was ill, but he attended the meeting.

    • Complex: Although he was ill, he attended the meeting.

Conclusion

Mastering sentence transformation is crucial for the CUET UG exam as it improves grammatical accuracy and sentence structuring skills. By practicing various transformations, students can enhance their understanding of English grammar and boost their performance in competitive exams.