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5. a. We need to amplify sound in large auditoriums. This improves the
audience’s response.
b. The of sound in large auditoriums leads to an
in the audience’s response.
6. a. The country’s economy has slowed down. I presume bank interest rates
will fall.
b. My that bank interest rates will fall is based on the
of the country’s economy.
7. a. The minister has accepted bribes. This has shocked the nation.
b. The minister’s .
8. a. Rinky insisted that I stay back for dinner. I arrived home late.
b. I arrived home late because of Rinky’s .
9. a. Leena has improved in English. Her mother is happy.
b. Leena’s mother is happy at Leena’s .
10. a. Sita recognised the thief. This got her involved in the case.
b. Sita’s .
B. Rewrite the following sentences by nominalising the appropriate adjectives.
1. The scene was so beautiful that it took her breath away.
2. They measured how wide the road was.
3. His careless driving caused a terrible accident.
4. The difficult nature of the task led to his giving up.
C. Combine the following sentences by nominalising the appropriate adjectives.
1. My sister was cheerful. This made me forget all my troubles.
2. The building’s foundations are strong. This stopped it from collapsing during
the earthquake.
3. The bag was heavy. It slowed down Ramu’s pace.
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