Question

Convert the following sentences into the negative without changing their meanings:

(a) The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.

(b) Soapy drifted along, twice unsuccessful.

(c) Soapy stopped his unavailing racket.

(d) The island seemed very far away.

(e) The island seemed an unattainable Arcadia.

Answer 1

(a) The policeman did not accept Soapy even as a clue.

(b) Soapy drifted along, twice not successful.

(c) Soapy stopped his racket which was not successful.

(d) The island seemed not at all near.

(e) The island seemed an Arcadia which was not attainable.