Question

Ex. 12. Recast the following using verbs instead of the nouns in bold type. Make all necessary changes. 1. He thought to himself that he should have taken the risk. 2. They all made a rush for the bus. 3. I don't like this fruit, it has a bitter taste. 4. He had made excel lent use of the material and his article on the subject was a pleasure to read. 5. No mention was ever made of that particular incident. 6. A careful search of the room had been made but nothing was found. 7. He had his measure taken for a new suit of clothes. 8. What was the end of the story? 9. He said it in a whisper and I didn't catch the exact words. 10. The coat was a perfect fit. 11. The man gave us an indifferent stare.

Answer 1

1. about the time of her returning.

2. ...I never expected him to refuse.

3. We had felt that something. ..

4. You have surprised me when you said. ..

5. They agreed on all the questions.

6. ...that was a good start.

7. ...understand what your words mean.

8. If he promised you. ..

9. Haven't you decided yet?

10. After he explained the grammar. ..

11. I can't explain the place very well as...

12. I don't like the thing you have chosen the color is too bright.