Compare the different ways in which the Belgians and the Sri Lankans have dealt with the problem of cultural diversity. [5] [2012]

 

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Transformation of Sentences

You know that assertive sentences are of two kinds - affirmative and negative

Read these sentences.

 

The razor is blunt. (affirmative)

The razor is not blunt. (negative)

Here, the affirmative sentence is changed to a negative sentence by adding not. The meaning of the sentence also gets changed.

 

Now, read these sentences.

 

He is brave. (affirmative)

He is not without courage. (negative)

Here, the affirmative sentence is transformed into a negative sentence, without causing any change in the meaning of the sentence.

The transformation of a sentence means changing its form without altering its meaning.

 

Now, read these sentences.

 

Could the day get any better? (interrogative)

The day couldn't get any better. (assertive)

No one can surpass her oratory skills. (assertive)

Can anyone surpass her oratory skills? (interrogative)

Here, an interrogative sentence has been transformed into an assertive sentence and vice versa, without changing the meaning.