Rewrite sentences as directed Rewrite the following sentences as directed The tea was so hot that I could not drink it (Change into a simple sentence) He is too arrogant to listen to advice (Change into a complex sentence) He worked hard that he might pass the examination (Change into a simple sentence) He is too stupid to handle such a difficult situation (Remove too) John is the tallest boy in the class (Use the comparative form of the adjective) I could not it even if I tried (Change into a simple sentence) No sooner did I hear the gunshot than I rushed to the spot (Rewrite using as soon as.) Hardly had I solved one problem when another cropped up (Rewrite using no sooner …than) Only trained graduates need to apply (Use none instead of only) 10 Work hard or you will fail (Change into a complex sentence) Answers The tea was too hot for me to drink He is so arrogant that he will not listen to advice He worked hard to pass the examination He is so stupid that he cannot handle such a situation John is taller than any other boy in the class Despite trying, I could not it As soon as I heard the gunshot I rushed to the spot No sooner had I solved one problem than another cropped up None but trained graduates need to apply 10 If you not work hard, you will fail Stay on top of your writing! Download our grammar guide from www.englishgrammar.org to stay up-to-date Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)