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Notes (iii) Rich as he is, he is not contented.
(iv) Admitting that he is competent, he will prove a round peg in a square hole.
(v) Notwithstanding I feel for you, I cannot help you.
(vi) You will get the better of your opponent, notwithstanding you look so frail.
(vii) She looks rather innocent, all the same she has deceived you.
(viii) In spite of the fact that she is your daughter, she does not take after you.
2.1.9 Substitution of One Part of Speech for Another
A
Substituting a Noun
1. Verb : I shall help you.
Noun : I shall come to your help.
2. Adjective : We are proud of our country.
Noun : We take pride in our country.
3. Adverb : She waited patiently for my return.
Noun : She waited with patience for my return.
4. Adverb : Our soldiers fought bravely.
Noun : Our soldiers put up a brave fight.
Self-Assessment
8. Re-write the following sentences, replacing italicised words by their Noun forms:
(i) I work honestly.
(ii) She leads a virtuous life.
(iii) He selected his friends judiciously.
(iv) I am pained to learn of your failure.
(v) He believes that I am innocent.
(vi) You will succeed in your attempt.
(vii) You do not work carefully.
(viii)I like her manners.
B
Substituting an Adjective
1. Nonu : Your scheme can be put into practice.
Adjective : Your scheme is practicable.
2. Verb : These children trouble me much.
Adjective : These children are very troublesome.
3. Adverb : She writes beautifully.
Adjective : She writes a beautiful hand.
4. Noun : Indira Gandhi enjoys a great popularity.
Adjective : Indira Gandhi is very popular.
Self-Assessment
9. Re-write the following sentences, replacing the italicised words with their Adjective forms:
(i) I answered politely.
(ii)You appear to be guilty.
(iii) Why do you suspect me?
(iv) Respect your elders.

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