• Use opposite words in conversion of sentences.
• Words like hardly, almost, rarely, but, too, except, as soon as, in vain, unable, as well as etc. can be used when Opposite words cannot be used while framing an affirmative sentence.
Ex. He is always on time. (Affirmative)
Ans. He is never late. (Negative)
Exercises for practice. (Rewrite as a negative/ affirmative sentence.)
1. We wanted to stay back.
2. He couldn’t break the wall.
3. Not many students are there in the class.
4. He’s not only smart but also kind.
Answers:
1. We didn’t want to leave. (Negative)
2. He was unable to break the wall. (Affirmative)
3. There are only a few students in the class or There are hardly any students in the class. (Affirmative)
4. He’s smart and/ as well as kind. (Affirmative)
