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1. 1.

   Complete the second sentence so that it is similar to the first. Use the words in brackets.

   1. I am trying to make the dinner. (prepare)
   2. I'm not going to put up with this nonsense. (tolerate)
   3. Watch out for the thorns in that rose. (Be careful about)
   4. I will pay you a short visit soon. (drop in)
   5. They are going to pull down this beautiful building. (demolish)
   6. We have fixed up the meeting for Tuesday. (arranged)
   7. With exercise, the pain has gone away. (disappeared)
   8. Lucknow is known for its street food. (famous)
2. 2.

   Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Answer according to instructions given in brackets. You may have to alter the answers a bit.

   1. The telephone rang for a long time. (ringing-present continuous tense)
      The telephone has been ringing for a long time.
   2. Misha is looking terribly sunburnt. (looked)
   3. Lila had not brought the report card. (forgotten)
   4. he left at the end of the week. (change to future tense)
   5. Malti has worn a long, white dress. (wearing)
3. 3.

   Rewrite the sentences according to instructions given in brackets. Make other necessary changes without altering the meaning of the sentences.

   1. Stop cheating!You will be punished. (use: otherwise)
   2. Has she cooked the food? (end: ....by her?)
   3. Where can I park the car?"she asked the policeman. (Begin: She asked)
   4. I did not know that you are collecting stamps I would have kept them for you. (Begin: Had I.....)
   5. Chandigarh is the cleanest city in Punjab. (Use 'cleaner than')