Class 12 CBSE English — Chapter 21: Sentence Transformation MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 21, "Sentence Transformation" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Sentence Transformation" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Sentence Transformation, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Sentence Transformation (Class 12 English)
Extra practice in rewriting a sentence without changing its meaning — voice, reported speech, sentence type, degrees of comparison, conditionals and combining. These transformations are the mechanics behind clear letters, articles and reports, and behind precise answers in the literature section.
- Passive by tense
- Simple past → was/were + past participle. Present continuous → is/are being + p.p. Present perfect → has/have been + p.p. Match the tense first, then rearrange.
- Passive of imperatives and questions
- 'Open the door' → 'Let the door be opened.' 'Who broke the window?' → 'By whom was the window broken?'
- Reported statements
- Shift the pronoun and move the tense one step back: 'I am happy' → 'he WAS happy'; 'I bought it yesterday' → 'he HAD BOUGHT it the previous day'.
- Reported questions
- Use the assertive word order, drop the auxiliary 'do', and keep no question mark: 'Where do you live?' → 'She asked me where I lived.'
Class 12 English Sentence Transformation MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
Change into the passive: 'She wrote a letter.'
A.A letter is written by her.B.A letter was written by her.✓ CorrectC.A letter has been written by her.D.A letter was being written by her.Answer: B. A letter was written by her.
Explanation: The active verb is in the simple past ('wrote'), so the passive is 'was' + past participle.
- Q2Medium
Change into the passive: 'They are building a new bridge.'
A.A new bridge is built by them.B.A new bridge was being built by them.C.A new bridge has been built by them.D.A new bridge is being built by them.✓ CorrectAnswer: D. A new bridge is being built by them.
Explanation: The present continuous active becomes 'is/are being' + past participle in the passive.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Sentence Transformation?+
Extra practice in rewriting a sentence without changing its meaning — voice, reported speech, sentence type, degrees of comparison, conditionals and combining. These transformations are the mechanics behind clear letters, articles and reports, and behind precise answers in the literature section. Key ideas include Passive by tense, Passive of imperatives and questions, Reported statements, Reported questions.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 21 (Sentence Transformation) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Sentence Transformation" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Sentence Transformation" questions free to practise?+
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How should I revise "Sentence Transformation" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Sentence Transformation" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Sentence Transformation" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Sentence Transformation?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Sentence Transformation".