English Grammar: ‘Do as directed’ Examples: SET NO.6

Do as directed means that you should follow the given instructions precisely or carry out the specific tasks that have been outlined. In grammar exercises, this phrase typically indicates that you should apply the rules of grammar, punctuation, or syntax as provided in the instructions. It means adhering to the guidelines and requirements provided in the exercise or assignment, often to test your understanding and application of grammar rules.

1. The report was being written by the researcher. (Change to Active Voice)
Ans: The researcher was writing the report.

2. The novel is interesting. You recommended it to me. (Combine using a Relative Pronoun)
Ans: The novel that you recommended to me is interesting.

3. The man is a scientist. His research is innovative. (Combine using a Relative Pronoun)
Ans: The man whose research is innovative is a scientist.

4. Please (turn on/turn off) the lights when you leave. (Use the correct Phrasal Verb)
Ans: Please turn off the lights when you leave.

5. He failed the exam. He didn’t study enough. (Combine using a Subordinating Conjunction)
Ans: He failed the exam because he didn’t study enough.

6. They usually play tennis, but today they __________ (play) golf. (Rewrite the sentence in the Present Continuous Tense)
Ans: They usually play tennis, but today they are playing golf.

7. By the time I arrived, they __________ (finish) the project. (Rewrite the sentence in the Past Perfect Tense)  
Ans: By the time I arrived, they had finished the project.

8. He has finished his work. (Add a Question Tag)
Ans: He has finished his work, hasn’t he?

9. She is tired. She will continue working. (Combine using ‘Although’)
Ans: Although she is tired, she will continue working.

10. The sun was shining. The birds were singing. (Combine using ‘and’)
Ans: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

11. The old house needs renovation. (Identify the Adjective)
Ans: Old

12. The committee will conduct the investigation. (Change to Passive Voice)
Ans: The investigation will be conducted by the committee.

13. He is (the/a) best player in the team. (Use the Correct Article)
Ans: He is the best player in the team.

14. She is afraid (of/about) spiders. (Use the Correct Preposition)
Ans: She is afraid of spiders.

15. They arrived (in/at) the airport. (Use the Correct Preposition)
Ans: They arrived at the airport.

16. She will go to the party, (although/because) she is tired. (Use the Correct Conjunction)
Ans: She will go to the party, although she is tired.

17. The girl is standing over there. Her father is a doctor. (Combine using a Relative Pronoun)
Ans: The girl who is standing over there, her father is a doctor.

18. You (must/might) finish the assignment by tomorrow. (Use the Correct Modal Verb)
Ans: You must finish the assignment by tomorrow.

19. I wish I (can/could) speak French fluently. (Use Subjunctive Mood)
Ans: I wish I could speak French fluently.

20. “I will come to the meeting,” he said. (Change into Reported Speech)
Ans: He said that he would come to the meeting.

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