Transformations of Sentences: Common Mistakes and Rules

TLDRLearn the rules and avoid common mistakes when transforming sentences. Topics covered include conversion of 'to' to 'so', correct usage of 'besides', 'not only, but also' construction, 'little did I know' expression, and more. Understand the correct use of 'lest', 'provided', 'unless', and 'under no circumstances'.

Key insights

🔀Transform 'to' to 'so' for accurate sentence conversion.

👥Use 'besides' to indicate additional information.

🗣️Master the correct use of 'not only, but also' construction.

🧠Understand the meaning and implications of 'little did I know'.

🌧️Differentiate 'unless' and 'provided' in conditional sentences.

Q&A

What is the correct way to transform 'to' to 'so'?

To accurately convert 'to' to 'so', pay attention to the negative usage. For example, 'The patient is too weak to climb the stairs' should be transformed to 'The patient is so weak that he cannot climb the stairs'.

How should 'besides' be used in a sentence?

'Besides' should be used to indicate additional information or to introduce a different and unrelated point. For example, 'Besides being a good batsman, Virat Kohli is athletic.'

What is the correct construction of 'not only, but also'?

The correct construction of 'not only, but also' is 'Not only + subject + verb + but also + subject + verb'. For example, 'Not only does Mani speak Tamil, but he also writes poetry in Tamil.'

What does the expression 'little did I know' mean?

The expression 'little did I know' is used to show that the speaker was unaware of something in the past and could not predict the outcome. For example, 'Little did I know that Bahubali would be such a big hit.'

How can 'unless' and 'provided' be used in conditional sentences?

In conditional sentences, 'unless' is used to indicate exception or condition, while 'provided' is used to introduce a condition that must be met. For example, 'Unless it rains, we will go for a picnic tomorrow' and 'Provided you have a driving license, you can drive my car.'

Timestamped Summary

01:28Conversion of 'to' to 'so' for accurate sentence transformation.

05:52Proper usage of 'besides' to indicate additional information.

10:12Understanding the correct construction of 'not only, but also'.

13:12Exploring the meaning and implications of 'little did I know'.

16:18Differentiating between 'unless' and 'provided' in conditional sentences.