Change the narration from direct to indirect narration and make sentences of any five pairs of words: Affect/Effect, Born/Borne, Coma/Comma, Course/Coarse, Farther/Further, Lesson/Lessen.

Q.4.a: Change the narration from direct to indirect narration of following:

1. He asked me if I could teach him.
2. He will say that his father will buy a new house.
3. He exclaimed with sorrow that he could not attempt all the question.
4. He requested them not to deceive him.
5. The teacher said that God helps those who help themselves.

Q.4.b: Make sentences of any five pair of words:

(i) Affect, Effect

• Affect: The loud music affected my concentration.
• Effect: The new law had a significant effect on the community.

(ii) Born, Borne

• Born: She was born in a small village.
• Borne: The heavy burden was borne by the entire family.

(iii) Coma, Comma

• Coma: He remained in a coma for several days after the accident.
• Comma: Remember to use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

(iv) Course, Coarse

• Course: The river changed its course after the flood.
• Coarse: The sandpaper had a coarse texture.

(v) Farther, Further

• Farther: We had to walk farther than we expected.
• Further: I need further details before making a decision.

(vi) Lesson, Lessen

• Lesson: The teacher gave us a difficult lesson on algebra.
• Lessen: The doctor prescribed medication to lessen the pain.

(vii) Team, Teem

• Team: Our football team won the championship.
• Teem: The rainforest was teeming with exotic wildlife.

(viii) Waist, Waste

• Waist: She tied a ribbon around her waist.
• Waste: It's important not to waste food.

Q.4.c: Punctuate the following:

As I was going to Lahore last week, a strange incident happened. I met my old friend Aslam, but I could not recognise him. He lived for many years in America.