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Phrases and Clauses
[Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 0.5x10=5]
English 2nd Paper
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1. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: [Dhaka Board]
(a) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should —.
(b) English is an international language. — you cannot get a good job.
(c) Corruption is an obscene to our national development. It is high time —.
(d) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish —.
(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —.
(f) He cannot run the business. So, he should —.
(g) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
(h) The student could not memorise the poem. It was too difficult —.
(i) Since they had no more question to discuss, —.
(j) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays. ............
Answer:
(a) So, we should plant trees.
(b) Without learning it, you cannot get a good job.
(c) It is high time we fought against.
(d) I wish I were a child again.
(e) But it has negative impact too.
(f) So, he should close it down.
(g) He confessed thathe committed the mistake.
(h) It was too difficult for him to read it.
(i) Since they had no more question to discuss, they ended the meeting.
(j) It is a good sign that nowadays girls are doing better in every level of education
2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:— [Cumilla Board]
(a) He studies medicine so that —
(b) Time has its wings. It was five years since we —
(c) The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to —
(d) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for —
(e) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I —
(f) Do not worry about me. I — after I have finished my study.
(g) They are very hard working. If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they —
(h) Unity is strength. United we stand, —
(i) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —
(j) Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place —
Answer:
(a) He studies medicine so that he can become a doctor.
(b) It was five years since we had met last.
(c) He came to me with a view to getting some help.
(d) The box was too heavy for me to carry.
(e) Had you requested me, I would have taken you with me.
(f) Iwill manage a job after I have finished my study.
(g) If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they can make good use of it.
(h) United we stand, divided we fall.
(i) We saw a snake while we were walking.
(j) A graveyard is a place of eternal rest.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:— [Rajshahi Board]
(a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because —. It is our Mother Language Day.
(b) Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that —.
(c) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know where —?
(d) It is high time you —. It is detrimental to health.
(e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies —.
(f) The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to —.
(g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since —.
(h) We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up —.
(i) There goes the proverb 'United we stand, divided we fall'. Unless we are united —.
(j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to —.
Answer:
(a) 21st February is a red letter day in our life because on this day, we shed blood for our mother tongue.
(b) They were so lazy that they passed almost all day without work.
(c) Do you know where he lives?
(d) It is high time yous hould give up smoking.
(e) If you want to go abroad for higher studies, you must learn it.
(f) It flies from flower to flower to collect honey.
(g) It is many years since we met last.
(h) The sooner we get up the healthier will we be.
(i) Unless we are united, we cannot stand.
(j) We all should come forward with a view to solving the problems.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Dinajpur Board]
(a) Rifat does not like —. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.
(b) As Shafi is devoted to studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to —.
(c) — is not good. We should give up it.
(d) — gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.
(e) There is nobody —. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(f) Birds — in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them.
(g) People are carefull — in Dhaka city. They don't waste their resource.
(h) Man is a social being. No man can do —.
(i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him —.
(j) — in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self employment is a possible solution to this problem.
Answer:
(a) Rifat does not like eating junk food.
(b) He hopes to secure good grades.
(c) Smoking is not good.
(d) Using public transport gives no pleasure.
(e) There is nobody who has complete happiness.
(f) Birds that come to our country from distant region sin winter are called migratory birds.
(g) People are careful while spending in Dhaka city.
(h) No man can do whatever he likes in society.
(i) His father wanted himto study law.
(j) Many people in Bangladesh are unemployed.
5. Complete the sentences using suitable words phrases/clauses: [Jashore Board]
(a) Last night, I did not have a sound steep. I feel sleepy — TV.
(b) You cannot handle such a — if you don't have prior experience in teaching.
(c) If the driver had been more careful, — the fatal accident.
(d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that —.
(e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where —.
(f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough — ?
(g) Begging is not a profession. It is very disreputable. We must not —.
(h) Wherever he speaks in English —. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes.
(i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes —.
(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but —.
Answer.
(a) I feel sleepy while watching TV.
(b) You cannot handle such as tudent if you don't have prior experience in teaching.
(c) If the driver had been more careful, he could have avoided the fatal accident.
(d) But it was so hot that we could not but postpone it.
(e) It is a public place where villagers gather to buy and sell things.
(f) Are you strong enough to lift it?
(g) We must not encourage begging.
(h) Wherever he speaks in English he makes mistakes.
(i) It will take you five minutes to go there.
(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but difficult to give up.
6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Chattogram Board]
(a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that —. (b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we —. (c) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He — before he look part in 'the competition. (d) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth misfortune —. (e) She has got GPA 4.50. If —more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam. (f) The boy was playing when —. He stopped his playing at once. (g) I feel a very bad headache. If —, I would continue my classes. (h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless —. (i) He runs very fast. Last year he — that other competitions were left behind. (j) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it —.
Answer:
(a) We should keep the environment free from pollution so that we can live comfortably.
(b) Without following the rules of hygiene, we cannot ensure good health.
(c) He had practised regularly before he look part in the competition.
(d) To tell the truth misfortune misfortune comes in pairs/never comes single.
(e) If she had studied more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
(f) The boy was playing when he heard the loud sound.
(g) If did not feel sick, I would continue my classes.
(h) We cannot prosper in life unless we make proper use of it.
(i) Last year he ran so fast that other competitions were left behind.
(j) If we take a balanced diet, it will make our body fit.
7. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses /phrases: [Sylhet Board]
(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, —.
(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —.
(c) English is an international language. I wish —.
(d) If I had much money, —.
(e) There goes a proverb that —. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.
(f) Hardly has he seen his friend —.
(g) It is a long time since we —.
(h) All of us have to work hard with a view to —.
(i) I was too young to —.
(j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he —.
Answer:
(a) If you maintain honesty, you must succeed.
(b) It is high timewe had this virtue.
(c) I wishI could speak English fluently.
(d) If I had much money, I have help the poor.
(e) There goes a proverb thata rotten sheep infects the whole flock.
(f) Hardly has he seen his friend when he greets him.
(g) It is a long time since we met last.
(h) All of us have to work hard with a view togaining success.
(i) I was too young to say no.
(j) He has to study regularly lest hes hould fail.
8. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Barishal Board]
(a) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don't work hard in your student life, —.
(b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which —.
(c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that —.
(d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother.
(e) Last week, my friend Hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than —.
(f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly any one who —.
(g) Walk fast lest —.
(h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants —.
(i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become face book freak. They waste time for nothing. They should know that —.
(j) He came to my room while —. He did not wake me up.
Answer:
(a) If you don't work hard in your student life, you won’t get a good job.
(b) They supply oxygen without which we cannot survive.
(c) I have to study attentively so that I can pass the exam.
(d) Would you mind lending me yoursso that I can talk to my mother.
(e) No sooner had I heard the news thanI rushed to see him.
(f) There is hardly any one whodoesn’t love flowers.
(g) Walk fast lest you should miss the train.
(h) She wants to become a doctor.
(i) They should know that lost time will never return.
(j) He came to my room while I was sleeping.
9. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Dhaka Board]
(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercises, —.
(b) They came to you with a view to —, but you scolded them without any reason.
(c) Please wait here until —. I have a serious matter to discuss with you.
(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, —.
(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant —.
(f) There goes a proverb that —. So, we must make proper use of time.
(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, —.
(h) The two brothers are not on good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, —.
(i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time —.
(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that —.
Answer:
(a) If you take regular exercises, you will keep fit/ you will be healthy.
(b) They came to you with a view to seeking your help, but you scolded them without any reason.
(c) Please wait here until I return/I come back.
(d) If I had been hungry, I would have ordered a meal for me.
(e) So, we should plant trees for our own sake.
(f) There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none/ a stitch in time saves nine.
(g) Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we should not drink it.
(h) Yesterday when we went to their house, they were quarrelling.
(i) It is high time we took steps to reduce air pollution.
(j) They did it so that they could make their motherland free.
10. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Cumilla Board]
(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day —.
(b) A proverb goes that —. So we must try to lead an honest life.
(c) Courtesy means —. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agricultures, —.
(e) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —.
(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is —.
(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser —.
(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you — you will be successfully.
(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I —.
(j) His father has no ability to bear his sons educational expenses. So the son takes up a part-time job so that —.
Answer:
(a) It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this daywe achieved independence.
(b) A proverb goes that honesty is the policy.
(c) Courtesy means excellence of manners.
(d) As her economy depends on agricultures, agricultural sector should be developed.
(e) You cannot prosper in life unless you make the best use of time.
(f) Though it is a small country, it is over populated.
(g) Since I am an early riser I can enjoy my free time.
(h) If you are confidentyou will be successful.
(i) I studied hard lest Is hould fail in the exam.
(j) So the son takes up a part-time job so that he can support himself.
11. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Rajshahi Board]
(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, —.
(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —.
(c) Abdul is an HSC candidate. He is studying hard lest —.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why —. That English is a foreign language is the main reason.
(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish —.
(f) No sooner had we reached there than —. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the programme.
(g) It is not good —. A man is known by the company he keeps.
(h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if —.
(i) It is very cold outside. You had better —.
(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —.
Answer:
(a) If you work hard, you will be successful.
(b) It is high time we stood against corruption.
(c) He is studying hard lest he should fail in the exam.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why students fail in English.
(e) I wish I were a bird.
(f) No sooner had we reached there thanthe programme began.
(g) It is not good to keep bad company.
(h) He behaves as if he were a doctor.
(i) You had better stay inside.
(j) Would that I were a child again.
12. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: [Dinajpur Board]
(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest —.
(b) I've missed the 8 O'clock train. Do you know when — ?
(c) The thief stole my watch and I saw it. As soon as I saw him —.
(d) Though he was late, —.
(e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if —.
(f) I usually avoid —. It is boring to drive now.
(g) As it is a difficult task, —. He is very skilled in doing such work.
(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I — . He must account for his absence.
(i) The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film, —.
(j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —.
Answer:
(a) Be punctual lest you should fail in the exam.
(b) Do you know when the next train will arrive?
(c) As soon as I saw him he ran away.
(d) Though he was late, he was not rebuked by the manager.
(e) He must work if he wants to improve his condition.
(f) I usually avoid driving my car.
(g) As it is a difficult task Mr Amin has been assigned to do it.
(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, Ialways find him absent.
(i) If you enjoyed the film, you could learn something important..
(j) We must work hard so that nothing can stand on our way to success.
13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Jashore Board]
(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —.
(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we —.
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.
(d) Don't worry. I — after I have finished my study.
(e) Fahen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him.
(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —.
(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they —.
(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we —.
(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me —.
(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would —.
Answer:
(a) He practices geometry a lot so that he can understand it properly.
(b) It was five years since we had met.
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly shefell sick.
(d) Don't worry. Iwill help youafter I have finished my study.
(e) He came to you with a view to getting helpfrom you, but you disappointed him.
(f) The box was too heavy for him to carry.
(g) If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they can improve their cultivation system.
(h) It is high time we produced enough electricity.
(i) He joined me as soon as I requested him.
(j) Had he got the job, he would have become very happy.
14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Chattogram Board]
(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources —. But this sector is afflicted with many problems.
(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news —.
(c) Mr. Karim is a hard working man. — he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.
(d) Success doesn't come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way —.
(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —.
(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty — our motherland.
(g) Life should not be considered —. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.
(h) When you — work, you will go home.
(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest — arrested.
(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work —.
Answer:
(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources of earning foreign currency.
(b) When the prince heard the news he came with a large army.
(c) In spite of working hard, he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.
(d) When a man works in a systematic way he becomes successful.
(e) It is a good sign that nowadays more and more girls are going to school.
(f) It is our sacred duty to defendour motherland.
(g) Life should not be considered a bed of roses.
(h) When you have finished yourwork, you will go home.
(i) He ran away lest he should bearrested.
(j) Despite his honest work he does not get due reward.
15. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Sylhet Board]
(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That's why —.
(b) There were five boys. I took five books that —.
(c) When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings.
(d) Though the pen writes well, —. I can't afford to use it.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students —. They couldn't but memorize it.
(f) If I had a camera, —. I like photography.
(g) He came to my room while —. He didn't wake me up.
(h) Rina waited until —. She went after getting it.
(i) He went to London so that —. He was devoted to study.
(j) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
Answer:
(a) That's why all loved them.
(b) I took five books that I could give them.
(c) When he came out, all greeted him.
(d) Though the pen writes well, it is very costly.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students to understand.
(f) If I had a camera, I would take some photographs.
(g) He came to my room while I was sleeping.
(h) Rina waited until the coffee came.
(i) He went to London so that he could study there.
(j) He confessed that he stole my pen.
16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: [Barishal Board]
(a) You cannot buy a car unless —. It costs a lot.
(b) You are now sick. Call me in case —.
(c) He is so short that —.
(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss —.
(e) I worked hard although —.
(f) Hardly had we started to eat when —.
(g) We were unable to go by train because of —.
(h) I will give him the message as soon as —.
(i) When I was a child —.
(j) There are many helpless people. I wish —.
Answer:
(a) You cannot buy a car unless you have a lot of money.
(b) Call me in case you need any help.
(c) He is so short that he cannot reach the celing.
(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss we should put an end to the meeting.
(e) I worked hard although I was not paid well.
(f) Hardly had we started to eat when the bell rang.
(g) We were unable to go by train because of not having tickets available.
(h) I will give him the message as soon as I see him.
(i) When I was a child I was very naughty.
(j) I wish I could help them.
17. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Ruhi's father died of a heart attack while working in his office. Scarcely had she heard the news —.
(b) I hate dishonest people. So, I am with you till —.
(c) Adopting unfair means in any exam is a corruption. I had better fail —.
(d) Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali(R) was a great saint of Islam. He came to Bagerhat so that —.
(e) Food adulteration is a crime. It is high time —.
(f) I left my hometown Kushtia. Five years passed since —.
(g) He failed to make a good result. If he had been sincere to his studies, —.
(h) His laugh is harsh and mysterious. Actually, he laughs as though —.
(i) Playing in the sun may make you sick. Avoid playing in the sun lest —.
(j) Childhood is the golden period of our life. I wish —.
Answer:
(a) Scarcely had she heard the news when she rushed to the office.
(b) So, I am with you till you are honest.
(c) I had better fail than adopt unfair means in the exam.
(d) He came to Bagerhat so that he could preach Islam.
(e) It is high time we did something against it.
(f) Five years passed since I had been there.
(g) If he had been sincere to his studies, he would have made a good result.
(h) Actually, he laughs as though he were a villain.
(i) Avoid playing in the sun lest you should become sick.
(j) I wish I were a child again.
18. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The darkness of night prevails everywhere. I don't know whether —.
(b) Flood is a natural calamity. Neither the government —.
(c) Koli is an intelligent girl. We don't know why —.
(d) If winter comes —.
(e) Skiing is a popular sports at the time when —. Many people like it.
(f) Market is a place where —. We visit it everyday.
(g) Load shedding hampers our normal life. — the development of our country will be seriously affected.
(h) People observe 21st February all over the world —.
(i) The Pakistani army were so cruel that —.
(j) Untie the knot and —.
Answer:
(a) I don't know whether the road is safe or not.
(b) Neither the government nor the NGO can face it alone.
(c) We don't know whys he has done such a silly mistake
(d) If winter comes, can spring be far behind?.
(e) Skiing is a popular sports at the time when it is winter.
(f) Market is a place where we gather to buy and sell products.
(g) If it is not controlled, the development of our country will be seriously affected.
(h) People observe 21stFebruary all over the world as the International Mother Language Day.
(i) The Pakistani army were so cruel that they didn't show mercy to anyone.
(j) Untie the knot and bring the rope.
19. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) My friend was staying in Chittagong. If he had invited me, —.
(b) Scarcely had I got into the train —.
(c) As it is raining —.
(d) I went to market so that —.
(e) It was long time since —.
(f) I wished —.
(g) Our principal has taken various steps —.
(h) We should give more importance on study in order that —.
(i) Though it was cloudy —.
(j) Avoid risky driving lest —.
Answer:
(a) If he had invited me, I would have gone to visit Chittagong.
(b) Scarcely had I got into the train when it started to move.
(c) As it is raining, you should not go out without an umbrella.
(d) I went to market so that I could buy some essentials.
(e) It was long time since we had met last.
(f) I wished I had been a bird.
(g) Our principal has taken various steps to maintain the standard of education.
(h) We should give more importance on study in order that we can be successful in life.
(i) Though it was cloudy, it did not rain.
(j) Avoid risky driving lest you should have an accident.
20. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The poem is too difficult —. But Mamun memorized the whole poem.
(b) We voted for him —. He was elected as a chairman.
(c) The judge pronounced —. A hue and cry was created in the court.
(d) Unless —, I will go back home.
(e) Hazrat Omar(R) went out — an ordinary man. He was a good ruler.
(f) You have helped me in my danger. I assure you —.
(g) Work hard lest —.
(h) It is a very hard nut —. We should try to solve it together.
(i) It is high time —. Don't waste your time.
(j) No sooner had — than the thief ran away.
Answer:
(a) The poem is too difficult for me to memorize.
(b) We voted for him because he was an honest man.
(c) The judge pronounced that the murderer would be hanged till death.
(d) Unless he comes, I will go back home.
(e) Hazrat Omar(R) went out at nightasan ordinary man.
(f) I assure you thatI'll always be by your side.
(g) Work hard lest you should fail the exam.
(h) It is a very hard nut to crack.
(i) It is high time you studied properly.
(j) No sooner had the police arrivedthan the thief ran away.
21. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) He was really in great danger. He came here with a view to — from you. But you disappointed him.
(b) Despite —, he is unhappy.
(c) A man is known by the —.
(d) It is a long distance. If you travel —.
(e) — than he fell down.
(f) I am sorry I kept you waiting. How long —?
(g) I didn’t have her mobile number. If I knew her number —.
(h) While we are in our classroom, —.
(i) I need to go to Dhaka right now. Do you know when —?
(j) I am not fond of jokes. — who tell jokes all the time.
Answer:
(a) He came here with a view to getting helpfrom you.
(b) Despite being rich, he is unhappy.
(c) A man is known by the company he keeps.
(d) If you travel by a car you can reach in time.
(e) No sooner had the man stepped on the muddy road than he fell down.
(f) How long have you been waiting?
(g) If I knew her number I would call her.
(h) While we are in our classroom, we usually don't make noise.
(i) Do you know when the next train will leave for Dhaka?
(j) I don't like the people who tell jokes all the time.
22. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. You must go to bed early so that —.
(b) Shantanu was expecting a brilliant result. Hardly had the result been published when —.
(c) The poem was too difficult for —. The teacher told the students to listen to him carefully.
(d) Climate change is so alarming that —. We must be aware of this fact.
(e) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. We should stop cutting trees. It is high time we —.
(f) We can ensure a healthy and comfortable life by —.
(g) If you —, you will never understand the agony of failure.
(h) I did not know anything about the matter. If —, I would have told him.
(i) Planting trees must be our priority. We have to plant more trees lest we —.
(j) We must try to maintain a good health. Though a healthy man is an —, an unhealthy man is a liability.
Answer:
(a) You must go to bed early so that you can get up early in the morning.
(b) Hardly had the result been published when she went to the notice board.
(c) The poem was too difficult for the students to understand.
(d) Climate change is so alarming that it creates panic among us.
(e) It is high time we planted more and more trees.
(f) We can ensure a healthy and comfortable life by following the rules of health and hygiene.
(g) If you never fail, you will never understand the agony of failure.
(h) If I had known it, I would have told him.
(i) We have to plant more trees lest we should encounter the danger of climate change.
(j) Though a healthy man is an asset, an unhealthy man is a liability.
23. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That's why —.
(b) There were five boys. I took five books that —.
(c) When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings.
(d) Though the pen writes well, —. I can't afford to use it.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students —. They couldn't but memorize it.
(f) If I had a camera, —. I like photography.
(g) He came to my room while —. He didn't wake me up.
(h) Rina waited until —. She went after getting it.
(i) He went to London so that —. He was devoted to study.
(j) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
Answer:
(a) That's whywe rewarded them.
(b) I took five books that were bought for them.
(c) When he came out, he was greeted warmly.
(d) Though the pen writes well, it is costly.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students to understand.
(f) If I had a camera, I would take photographs of the rural landscape.
(g) He came to my room while I wassleeping.
(h) Rina waited until I came back.
(i) He went to London so that he could have a higher degree on medicine.
(j) He confessed that he was guilty.
24. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Eve-teasing is extremely worrying. It is time the government —.
(b) We were ruled by Pakistan. But 1971 is the year —.
(c) That girl who my friend is talking —.
(d) The shop I went —. I advise others to go there.
(e) It's too late. —, we would not have missed the train.
(f) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room —.
(g) Had I the wings of a bird, —.
(h) Don't hide it from me. I know the committee of which —.
(i) So, you can borrow my camera on condition that —.
(j) The poem is too difficult for —.
Answer:
(a) It is time the government took steps to eradicate this social malady.
(b) But 1971 is the year when we became independent.
(c) That girl who my friend is talking to is my cousin.
(d) The shop I went has a good collection of books.
(e) If we had started earlier, we would not have missed the train.
(f) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room when the bell rang.
(g) Had I the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky.
(h) I know the committee of which you are a member.
(i) So, you can borrow my camera on condition that you've to return it tomorrow.
(j) The poem is too difficult for me to understand.
25. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The poor work hard so that —. About 26% people are poor in our country.
(b) —, I'll give you a reward. So tell me the truth.
(c) Hiroshima is a city of Japan where —. Many people were killed.
(d) — is very harmful. We should not allow the children to play in the sun.
(e) Very often I take my breakfast outside. The hotel's breakfast is so enormous that —.
(f) No sooner had she finished cooking —. We were so hungry.
(g) Unless you finish your home work, —. So finish your home work first.
(h) I couldn't tolerate him then. He spoke as if —.
(i) Our main profession is agriculture. So we can not help —.
(j) Most of the educational institutions are poor in respect of facilities. It is high time —.
Answer:
(a) The poor work hard so that they can earn their livelihood.
(b) If you speak the truth, I'll give you a reward.
(c) Hiroshima is a city of Japan where theworld's first atom bomb was dropped.
(d) To play in the sun is very harmful.
(e) The hotel's breakfast is so enormous that I have to cost a lot for it.
(f) No sooner had she finished cooking than we began eating.
(g) Unless you finish your home work, you will be punished.
(h) He spoke as if I had been guilty.
(i) So we cannot help modernising this sector.
(j) It is high time the govt took necessary steps in this regard.
26. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Though I trusted you with the money, —. I have no other alternative but to file a case against you.
(b) I collected the newspaper in order that —. I needed a way to support my poor father.
(c) The old mother was shocked —. She was weeping bitterly.
(d) No sooner had he heard the news —. I could not even tell him the address.
(e) Those — shall not suffer any way. Honesty is always the best policy.
(f) His silence proved that —. So, the verdict went against him.
(g) Those who live in glass houses —. Otherwise, they will meet their own misery.
(h) Only the wearer knows —. Therefore, we should not ignore when someone complains.
(i) Advice is often given but —. And this is why, the person who gives advice is found making the same folly.
(j) A person is known by —. So we all have to be careful about the people we mix with.
Answer:
(a) Though I trusted you with the money, you cheated me.
(b) I collected the newspaper in order that I could go through the job advertisement.
(c) The old mother was shocked when she heard the news.
(d) No sooner had he heard the news than he left home.
(e) Those who are honestshall not suffer any way.
(f) His silence proved that he was guilty.
(g) Those who live in glass housess hould not throw stones.
(h) Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.
(i) Advice is often given but seldom followed.
(j) A person is known by the company he keeps.
27. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —.
(b) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —.
(c) When I got down from the train, I saw my friend, Ripon. It was long since —.
(d) Five years have passed since —. I still miss him very much.
(e) I did not know anything of the matter. —, I would have told him about it.
(f) The poem was too difficult —. The teacher told us to listen to him very carefully.
(g) Some students adpot unfair means in the examinations. It is high time —.
(h) If I had a camera, —. I like photography very much.
(i) Don't worry. I will join you after I —. Then we will play together.
(j) You take so much food at dinner. You will suffer unless —.
Answer:
(a) We must work hard so that we can attain our success.
(b) Would that I could be a child again.
(c) It was long since we had met each other.
(d) Five years have passed since he left the village.
(e) If I had known, I would have told him about it.
(f) The poem was too difficult for us to understand.
(g) It is high time they gave up thistendency.
(h) If I had a camera, I would take some photographs.
(i) I will join you after I will have completed my work.
(j) You will suffer unless you change your habit.
28. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) It is mobile phone that has —. It is a great invention of science.
(b) Don't tell a lie. There is nobody who —.
(c) Five years have passed since —. I miss him very much.
(d) There goes a proverb, "Grasp all, —". If you want to get everything at a time, you may end up losing everything.
(e) Though it rained yesterday, —. I had an urgent task.
(f) I was too weak —. I had been ill for seven days.
(g) You must have confidence in your ability. If you —, you will be successful.
(h) She is not the captain of the class, but she behaves as if —.
(i) Traffic jam occurs because we do not have enough public transports. It is high time —.
(j) He was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him.
Answer:
(a) It is mobile phone that hasadded a new dimension to our communication system.
(b) There is nobody who trust a liar.
(c) Five years have passed since I met him last.
(d) There goes a proverb, "Grasp all, lose all".
(e) Though it rained yesterday, I had to go out.
(f) I was too weak to walk.
(g) If you are confident, you will be successful.
(h) She is not the captain of the class, but she behaves as if she were the captain.
(i) It is high time we increased public transports.
(j) He came here with a view to getting help from you, but you disappointed him.
29. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Time flies very fast. Five years passed since —.
(b) The man was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —.
(c) Scarcely had he reached the station —.
(d) I was very busy with my exam. If I —, I would have joined your birthday celebration.
(e) He was surely out of his mind. He — as if he had been the president of the function.
(f) There goes the proverb, "United we stand, divided we fall." It is high time we —.
(g) Playing in the sun may make you sick. Avoid playing in the sun lest you —.
(h) Overburden of responsibility never brings happiness. So people say, "Uneasy lies the head —."
(i) He is supposed to join the bridal party. So we are looking forward to receiving him. Eventually he — before we started for the programme.
(j) Yesterday, I was in great danger. Then I felt like —.
Answer:
(a) Five years passed since I had left my village.
(b) The box was too heavy for him to lift/carry.
(c) Scarcely had he reached the station when the train left.
(d) If I had been free, I would have joined your birthday celebration.
(e) Hespokeas if he had been the president of the function.
(f) It is high time we became united.
(g) Avoid playing in the sun lest yous hould be sick.
(h) "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
(i) Eventually he had joined usbefore we started for the programme.
(j) Then I felt like a fish out of water.
30. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Have you ever been to the Cox's Bazar sea-beach? That is the —.
(b) — goes the saying. So, we must stick to honesty at any cost.
(c) Man cannot live alone. He lives with others in society. These other people are —.
(d) You are always late in the class. You have to be punctual lest you should miss the —.
(e) Exercise is very essential for health. If you take regular exercise —.
(f) The 16th December is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we —.
(g) Munia is very serious about her studies. She wants to be a doctor so that —
(h) Cricket is getting popular very rapidly. One day, Bangladesh Tigers can become the number one team in ODIs provided —.
(i) I have a dream to fly in the sky. Had I —.
(j) The terrified rabbit shouted, 'O eagle, don't kill me'. The voice helped the eagle spot the rabbit easily and so she flew down and — up in her talons.
Answer:
(a) That is the longest sea-beach in the world.
(b) ‘Honesty is the best policy’ goes the saying
(c) These other people are his neighbours.
(d) You have to be punctual lest you should miss the first class.
(e) If you take regular exercise, you can keep fit.
(f) On this day we became independent.
(g) She wants to be a doctor so thats he can help the poor.
(h) One day, Bangladesh Tigers can become the number one team in ODIs provided they improve their condition.
(i) Had I the wings of a bird!
(j) The voice helped the eagle spot the rabbit easily and so she flew down andpicked the rabbitup in her talons.