Question 5 of 26intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks
Write the converses of the following statements.
(i)
If it is hot in Tokyo, then Sharan sweats a lot.
Answer
If Sharan sweats a lot, then it is hot in Tokyo.
(ii)
If Shalini is hungry, then her stomach grumbles.
Answer
If Shalini's stomach grumbles, then she is hungry.
(iii)
If Jaswant has a scholarship, then she can get a degree.
Answer
If Jaswant can get a degree, then she has a scholarship.
(iv)
If a plant has flowers, then it is alive.
Answer
If a plant is alive, then it has flowers.
(v)
If an animal is a cat, then it has a tail.
Answer
If an animal has a tail, then it is a cat.
Explanation
According to the textbook, the converse of a statement of the form p ⇒ q is q ⇒ p. To find the converse, we identify statements p and q, then interchange their positions. The 'if' part becomes the 'then' part, and vice versa.