(a) Convert the following sentences as directed:

(i) His answer was not correct. (Make it complex)

(ii) The man is both foolish and talkative. (Make it negative)

(iii) Gold is one of the most precious metals. (Change into positive degree)

(iv) The boy is very intelligent, so he can understand his lessons. (Make it simple)

(v) Hurrah! We have won the game. (Make it assertive)

(b) Fill up the blanks with appropriate word:

(i) The beggar              very hungry ate too much.

(ii)                  running fast, he could not catch the train.

(iii) The farmers worked hard so that                      .

(iv) He pretends as though                       .

(v) Hardly had I reached the college                     .