P5/P6 Synthesis Revision - Questions requiring transformation of words

Here are some questions that your child can attempt for revision:

1)       David was reluctant to participate in the school concert. His teacher noticed it.

David’s__________________________________________________________

Ans: David's reluctance to participate in the school concert was noticed by his teacher.

Comment: There are two skills tested in this question:

(a) Transformation of word from adjective (reluctant) to noun (reluctance)

The word "David's" is in possessive form hence pupils have to transform the word "reluctant" to a noun. 

(b) Change the sentences from active voice to passive voice

2)      The maid was negligent. The baby fell down.

          Due to the maid's ____________________________________________________
  
         Ans: Due to the maid's negligence, the baby fell down.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (negligent) to noun (negligence)

3)      Ben was disobedient. He was caned.

          As a result of Ben's __________________________________________________

 Ans: As a result of Ben's disobedience, he was caned.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (disobedient) to noun (disobedience)

4)     Ben was sarcastic when he commented on the painting.

        ___________________________________________ with _____________________

Ans: Ben commented on the painting with sarcasm.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (sarcastic) to noun (sarcasm)

5)     Pete and Tom are no longer friends. They argued heatedly over a minor issue.

         ______________________________________ because of  _____________________

Ans: Pete and Tom are no longer friends because of a heated argument over a minor issue.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from verb (argued) to noun (argument). Do note that the word "argument" is a commonly misspelt word.