Class IX 2nd Summative Grammar Suggestion 2026
Interchange of Parts of Speech
Exercise: Interchange of Parts of Speech
Rewrite the sentences changing the form of the bolded/underlined words as directed:
1. He is known for his honesty. (change into adjective form)
2. She spoke with kindness. (change into adverb form)
3. The sun shone brightly. (change into noun form)
4. She gave a wise judgment. (change into verb form)
5. He made a promise to help his friend. (change into verb form)
6. She is a beautiful dancer. (change into noun form)
7. He replied to the letter immediately. (change into noun form)
8. The soldiers fought bravely. (change into adjective form)
9. He left the room in a hurry. (change into adverb form)
10. The story amused the children. (change into adjective form)
11. She sings very sweetly. (change into noun form)
12. He takes pride in his academic work. (change into adjective form)
13. They departed before sunrise. (change into noun form)
14. We waited for the examination results with anxiety. (change into adverb form)
15. He was successful in his final mission. (change into verb form)
16. The young man showed great courage. (change into adjective form)
17. She made a quick decision to leave. (change into verb form)
18. He stared at the historical painting admiringly. (change into noun form)
19. There is no certainty about the weather today. (change into adjective form)
20. Her absence was noticed by the teacher. (change into adjective form)
Answer Key
(For Teacher/Student Reference)
1. He is known to be honest. /He is known as honest.
2. She spoke kindly.
3. The sun shone with brightness.
4. She judged wisely.
5. He promised to help his friend.
6. She is a dancer of great beauty.
7. He gave an immediate reply to the letter.
8. The soldiers put up a brave fight.
9. He left the room hurriedly.
10. The story was amusing to the children.
11. There is sweetness in her song. She sings with sweetness.
12. He is proud of his academic work.
13. Their departure was before sunrise.
14. We waited anxiously for the examination results.
15. He succeeded in his final mission.
16. The young man was very courageous.
17. She decided quickly to leave.
18. He stared at the historical painting with admiration.
19. It is not certain how the weather will be today.
20. It was noticed by the teacher that she was absent.
Sentence Transformation
Do as directed:
a. Rafique was running fast. (change into an interrogative sentence)
b. The boy would never forget the exciting incident. (change into an affirmative sentence)
c. We had a wonderful time last evening. (change into an exclamatory sentence)
d. He loves to play football. (change into an interrogative sentence)
e. Rina tried all her plans. (change into a negative sentence)
f. Shut the door, Robin. (change into an assertive sentence)
g. What a beautiful flower it is! (change into an assertive sentence)
h. Only graduates are eligible for this post. (change into a negative sentence)
i. As soon as he saw the tiger, he fled. (change into a negative sentence using 'No sooner')
j. He is too weak to walk. (change into a negative sentence)
k. Is there any sense in doing that? (change into an assertive sentence)
l. Everybody wishes to be happy. (change into an interrogative sentence)
m. I shall always remember your help. (change into a negative sentence)
n. How sweetly the bird sings! (change into an assertive sentence)
o. Please give me a glass of water. (change into an interrogative sentence)
p. Who does not love his motherland? (change into an assertive sentence)
q. He tried every possible method. (change into a negative sentence)
r. It is very sad news. (change into an exclamatory sentence)
s. None but the brave deserve the fair. (change into an affirmative sentence)
t. Stop talking. (change into an assertive sentence)
Answer Key
(For Teacher/Student Reference)
a. Wasn't Rafique running fast?
b. The boy would always remember the exciting incident.
c. What a wonderful time we had last evening!
d. Does he not love to play football?
e. Rina left no plan untried.
f. Robin should shut the door.
g. It is a very beautiful flower.
h. None but graduates are eligible for this post.
i. No sooner had he seen the tiger than he fled.
j. He is so weak that he cannot walk.
k. There is no sense in doing that.
l. Who does not wish to be happy?
m. I shall never forget your help.
n. The bird sings very sweetly.
o. Will you please give me a glass of water? /Will you not please give me a glass of water?
p. Everybody loves his motherland.
q. He left no method untried.
r. What sad news it is!
s. Only the brave deserve the fair.
t. You must stop talking.
Transformation: Simple, Complex, Compound
Exercise: Transformation of Sentences
Do as directed:
1. The question was so easy that everyone could answer it. (Change into a simple sentence)
2. A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Change into a complex sentence)
3. Pollution is one of the most severe threats to our beautiful planet. (Change into a compound sentence)
4. Do or die. (Change into a complex sentence)
5. He was confused and stopped working. (Change into a simple sentence)
6. I have a blue pen. (Change into a complex sentence)
7. Seeing a snake, the boy shouted. (Change into a compound sentence)
8. I know a man who is very wise. (Change into a simple sentence)
9. The girl who is dancing on the stage is my sister. (Change into a compound sentence)
10. I met my friend and told her about an incident. (Change into a simple sentence)
11. The sky was overcast but it didn't rain. (Change into a complex sentence)
12. In spite of his wealth, he is unhappy. (Change into a compound sentence)
13. He confessed his crime. (Change into a complex sentence)
14. As soon as the sun rose, the fog dispersed. (Change into a simple sentence)
15. He must work hard, or he will not pass. (Change into a complex sentence)
16. The man is too poor to buy a car. (Change into a complex sentence)
17. Tell me your address. (Change into a complex sentence)
18. He finished his work and went to play. (Change into a simple sentence)
19. Although he was ill, he attended the meeting. (Change into a compound sentence)
20. I saw a bird flying in the sky. (Change into a complex sentence)
Answer Key
(For Teacher/Student Reference)
1. The question was easy enough for everyone to answer. / The question being very easy , everyone could answer it
2. A friend who is in need is a friend indeed. / A person who is a friend in need is a friend indeed.
3. Our planet is beautiful, and pollution is one of the most severe threats to it.
4. Unless you do, you will die.
5. Being confused, he stopped working.
6. I have a pen which is blue.
7. The boy saw a snake and he shouted.
8. I know a very wise man.
9. A girl is dancing on the stage and she is my sister.
10. Meeting my friend, I told her about an incident.
11. Though the sky was overcast, it didn't rain.
12. He is wealthy, but he is unhappy.
13. He confessed that he had committed a crime.
14. The sun having risen, the fog dispersed.
15. If he does not work hard, he will not pass.
16. The man is so poor that he cannot buy a car.
17. Tell me what your address is.
18. Having finished his work, he went to play. / Finishing his work, he went to play.
19. He was ill, yet he attended the meeting.
20. I saw a bird which was flying in the sky.
Transformation Practice: Simple, Complex, Compound
Exercise: Transformation of Sentences
Do as directed:
1. He is rich, yet he is not happy. (Change into a complex sentence)
2. On seeing the police, the thief ran away. (Change into a compound sentence)
3. I am sure of his success. (Change into a complex sentence)
4. Speak the truth and you will be respected. (Change into a complex sentence)
5. He worked hard to pass the examination. (Change into a compound sentence)
6. As the weather was bad, we cancelled the match. (Change into a simple sentence)
7. He is too weak to carry this heavy box. (Change into a complex sentence)
8. I found the book which I had lost. (Change into a simple sentence)
9. We must eat to live. (Change into a compound sentence)
10. Because he was late, he missed the train. (Change into a compound sentence)
11. Hearing a noise, I woke up. (Change into a complex sentence)
12. Search the room and you will find the keys. (Change into a complex sentence)
13. He confessed his guilt. (Change into a complex sentence)
14. It is a fact that he is honest. (Change into a simple sentence)
15. Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus. (Change into a compound sentence)
16. He was ill, therefore he could not attend school. (Change into a simple sentence)
17. The boy who is wearing a red shirt is my brother. (Change into a simple sentence)
18. He is a man of great wealth. (Change into a complex sentence)
19. Not only did he pass, but he also won a scholarship. (Change into a simple sentence)
20. Though he is old, he is very active. (Change into a compound sentence)
Answer Key
1. Though he is rich, he is not happy.
2. The thief saw the police and ran away.
3. I am sure that he will succeed.
4. If you speak the truth, you will be respected.
5. He worked hard, so he passed the examination. (or: He wanted to pass the examination, so he worked hard.)
6. The weather being bad, we cancelled the match.
7. He is so weak that he cannot carry this heavy box.
8. I found my lost book.
9. We must eat, or we cannot live.
10. He was late, therefore he missed the train. (or: He was late, so he missed the train.)
11. When I heard a noise, I woke up.
12. If you search the room, you will find the keys.
13. He confessed that he was guilty.
14. His honesty is a fact.
15. Hurry, or you will miss the bus.
16. Because of his illness, he could not attend school. (or: Being ill, he could not attend school.)
17. The boy in the red shirt is my brother.
18. He is a man who has great wealth.
19. Besides passing, he won a scholarship.
20. He is old, but he is very active.
Textual Exercise
Do as directed:
(a) Tatar hoped to do well in the examination. (change into a complex sentence)
(b) The Headmistress arrived and the meeting began. (change into a complex sentence)
(c) Ayesha was surprised when she heard the news. (change into a simple sentence)
(d) You must work hard to be successful in life. (change into a compound sentence)
Answer Key
(a) Tatar hoped that he would do well in the examination.
(b) As soon as the Headmistress arrived, the meeting began. (or: When the Headmistress arrived, the meeting began.)
(c) Hearing the news, Ayesha was surprised. (or: Ayesha was surprised to hear the news.)
(d) You must work hard, or you cannot be successful in life. (or: You must work hard and then you will be successful in life.)
Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
(a) How happy we are here! (change into an assertive sentence)
Answer: We are very happy here.
(b) Everybody knows the name of Tagore. (change into an interrogative sentence)
Answer: Who does not know the name of Tagore?
(or) Does everybody know the name of Tagore?
(c) The painting is very beautiful. (change into an exclamatory sentence)
Answer: How beautiful the painting is!
(d) Can we ever forget our childhood days? (change into an assertive sentence)
Answer: We can never forget our childhood days.
Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
(a) We are proud of our heritage. (use the noun form of ‘proud’)
Answer: We take pride in our heritage.
(b) We should have sympathy for the poor. (use the adjective form of ‘sympathy’)
Answer: We should be sympathetic to the poor. / We should be sympathetic towards the poor.
(c) His success was due to his labour. (use the verb form of ‘labour’)
Answer: ) He laboured to achieve success./ He laboured to get success./ He laboured to attain success
or
He succeeded because he laboured hard.
(d) The song of the nightingale is very sweet. (use the adverb form of ‘sweet’)
Answer: The nightingale sings very sweetly.
Exercise Questions
Change the mode of narration in the following sentences:
(a) Rahul said," Alas! Brazil has lost the match."
(b) "Let us go for a walk," said Shabnam to Chandni.
(c) "Good morning, madam," said the students to the teacher.
(d) My father said to me, "Do not pluck flowers."
Answer Key
(a) Rahul exclaimed with sorrow that Brazil had lost the match.
(b) Shabnam proposed to Chandni that they should go for a walk. (or: Shabnam suggested to Chandni that they should go for a walk.)
(c) The students wished their teacher good morning./Addressing as madam, the students wished their teacher good morning.
(d) My father forbade me to pluck flowers. (or: My father told me not to pluck flowers. / My father advised me not to pluck flowers.)
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