Completing sentence means completing the incomplete sentence parts.
Finite Verb=v1 and v2
Nonfinite Verb=to+v1, v1+ing, v3
1. One clause= Principal clause= Subject+ one finite verb (nonfinite verb)
= Simple sentence
= Too…to/enough to/in order to/with a view to/in spite of/despite/because of/by+gerund/without+ gerund/would you mind/let alone
2. Two clauses= Two Principal clauses connected with FANBOYS (for/and/nor/but/or/otherwise/yet/so)
= Compound sentence
3. Two clauses= Complex sentence
= Principal clause + conjunction + Subordinate clause
= Conjunction + Subordinate clause+ Principal clause
Subordinating conjunction: how, who, which, what, whom (কাকে/যাকে), whose (কার/যার), why, where, when, if, had, in case, unless, provided, provided that, providing that (যদি), that, so that, in order that (যাতে), though, although (যদিও), as, since (যেহেতু ), because, as if, as though (যেন), as soon as (যেইমাত্র), before, after, as long as, till, until (যতক্ষণ না), while (যখন/যতক্ষণ), lest (যেন না)
Look at the following structures
1. Subject (person) + verb+ too + adj/adv + to + verb1 + ext.
Subject (thing) + verb+ too + adj/adv + for + obj + to + verb1 + ext.
2. Subject + verb+ adj + enough + to + verb1 + ext.
Subject + verb+ enough + noun + to + verb1 + ext.
3. Subject + verb+so+adj/adv +that + sub + can/could (not) + verb1 + ext.
4. Subject + verb + such (a/an) + adjective + noun + that + subject + verb + ext.
5. Subject + verb + so that/ in order that + sub + can/could (not) + verb1 + ext.
6. Subject + verb + lest + sub + should/might + verb1 + ext.
Verb+ ext + lest + you + should/might + verb1 + ext.
7. Would you mind + verb1 + ing + ext?
8. It is time/high time + Simple past
It is time/high time +to+ verb1
9. Past Perfect + before + Simple Past
Simple Past + after + Past perfect
10. No sooner had + sub + verb3 + ext + than + Simple past
Hardly had + sub + verb3 + ext + when/before + Simple past
Scarcely had + sub + verb3 + ext + when + Simple past
11. Until/unless + affirmative sentence + another sentence
Another sentence+ until/unless + affirmative sentence
12. While +Past continuous+ another sentence
While +verb1+ing
13. Noun/pronoun+relative pronoun+verb (according to the word before Relative Pronoun)
verb + (how/what/when/which)+to+verb
14. W/h clause is a subordinate clause that can function as subjects, objects, or complements
(what, who, which, when, where, why, how)
Structure: ……..wh+subject+verb…..
15. Present tense/Future tense+when/after+ present perfect tense
16. Since/as if /as though
Simple Present/Present Perfect …………… Simple Past
Past Indefinite ………………… Past perfect
17. so…that/sothat/in order that+sub+can/could (not)+v1+ext.
18. Conditional sentences:The sentence that begins with if, is known as conditional sentence. Remember, had, in case, were, unless, provided, provided that, providing that can be used instead of If.
Zero conditional= If + Simple present + Simple present
First conditional= If + Simple present + sub + shall/will/can/may + verb1 + ext
Second conditional= If + Simple past + sub + would/could/might+ verb1 + ext
= Were I a bird, I would fly at large.
= Had I enough money, I would start a business.
Third conditional= If +past perfect+sub+would/could/might+have+verb3+ext
= Had I seen her before, I would have disclosed the truth.
Exercises on completing sentences
1. A. Subject (person) + verb + too + adjective/adverb + to + verb1 + extension
He is too tired to walk. সে এতটাই ক্লান্ত যে হাঁটতে পারছে না।
She is too young to drive a car. সে গাড়ি চালানোর জন্য অনেক ছোট।
I am too busy to talk right now. আমি এখন কথা বলার জন্য খুব ব্যস্ত।
They are too slow to win the race. তারা দৌড়ে জেতার জন্য অনেক ধীর।
We are too late to catch the train. আমরা ট্রেন ধরার জন্য অনেক দেরি করে ফেলেছি।
You are too weak to lift the box. তুমি বাক্সটি তোলার জন্য অনেক দুর্বল।
He spoke too fast to understand. সে এত দ্রুত কথা বলল যে বুঝতে পারা যায়নি।
She is too shy to sing in public. সে জনসমক্ষে গান গাওয়ার জন্য অনেক লাজুক।
I was too nervous to answer the question. আমি প্রশ্নটির উত্তর দেওয়ার জন্য অনেক নার্ভাস ছিলাম।
They were too angry to listen to me. তারা এত রেগে গিয়েছিল যে আমার কথা শুনেনি।
B. Subject (thing) + verb + too + adjective/adverb + for + object + to + verb1 + extension
The box is too heavy for me to carry. বাক্সটি আমার বহনের জন্য অনেক ভারী।
The tea is too hot for the child to drink. চা শিশুটির পান করার জন্য অনেক গরম।
The movie was too scary for kids to watch. সিনেমাটি শিশুদের দেখার জন্য অনেক ভয়ংকর ছিল।
The task is too difficult for them to complete. কাজটি তাদের শেষ করার জন্য অনেক কঠিন।
The room is too small for us to stay in. ঘরটি আমাদের থাকার জন্য অনেক ছোট।
The book is too boring for her to read. বইটি তার পড়ার জন্য অনেক বিরক্তিকর।
The mountain is too high for the climbers to reach the top. পর্বতটি আরোহীদের শিখরে পৌঁছানোর জন্য অনেক উঁচু।
The question was too tricky for the students to solve. প্রশ্নটি ছাত্রদের সমাধান করার জন্য অনেক জটিল ছিল।
The road is too narrow for two cars to pass. রাস্তাটি দুইটি গাড়ি চলাচলের জন্য অনেক সরু।
The song was too loud for us to enjoy. গানটি আমাদের উপভোগ করার জন্য অনেক জোরে ছিল।
Now try yourself: a. He is too old to ______, b. She is too weak to ______, c. The writer was too poor to ______, d. The boy was too clever to ______, e. John is too upset to ______, f. We are too sad to ______, g. The old man was too honest to ______, h. I am too confused to ______, i. He is too dull to ______, j. He was too short to ______, k. The box is too small to ______, l. John is too poor to ______, m. We are too late to ______, n. The old man was too ______ to ______, o. The poor man is too hungry to ______, p. He is too stupid to ______, q. She was too distressed to ______, r. You are too young to ______, s. She is too shy to ______, t. We arrived too late to ______, u. Studying abroad is too expensive for an ordinary student to ______, v. It is too heavy for her to ______, w. This poem is too difficult for me to ______, x. The water is too salty to ______, y. The box was too heavy for him to ______.
2. A. Subject + verb + adjective + enough + to + verb1 + extension
She is strong enough to lift the box. সে বাক্সটি তোলার জন্য যথেষ্ট শক্তিশালী।
He is tall enough to reach the shelf. সে তাক ছোঁয়ার জন্য যথেষ্ট লম্বা।
The tea is hot enough to burn your tongue. চা এতটাই গরম যে তা তোমার জিহ্বা পুড়িয়ে দিতে পারে।
They are intelligent enough to solve the problem. তারা সমস্যাটি সমাধান করার জন্য যথেষ্ট বুদ্ধিমান।
The boy is fast enough to win the race. ছেলেটি দৌড়ে জেতার জন্য যথেষ্ট দ্রুত।
She is kind enough to help the poor. সে গরিবদের সাহায্য করার জন্য যথেষ্ট দয়ালু।
We are brave enough to fight for justice. আমরা ন্যায়ের জন্য লড়াই করার মতো যথেষ্ট সাহসী।
The room is big enough to hold 50 people. কক্ষটি ৫০ জন মানুষ ধরার জন্য যথেষ্ট বড়।
He is wise enough to avoid trouble. সে ঝামেলা এড়ানোর মতো যথেষ্ট জ্ঞানী।
I am fit enough to climb the mountain. আমি পাহাড়ে ওঠার মতো যথেষ্ট ফিট।
B. Subject + verb + enough + noun + to + verb1 + extension
She has enough money to buy a new dress. তার কাছে নতুন জামা কেনার মতো যথেষ্ট টাকা আছে।
We have enough food to feed everyone. আমাদের কাছে সবাইকে খাওয়ানোর মতো যথেষ্ট খাবার আছে।
He brought enough chairs to seat all the guests. সে সব অতিথিকে বসানোর জন্য যথেষ্ট চেয়ার এনেছে।
I have enough time to finish the homework. আমার কাছে হোমওয়ার্ক শেষ করার মতো যথেষ্ট সময় আছে।
They collected enough water to drink during the trip. তারা ভ্রমণের সময় পান করার জন্য যথেষ্ট পানি সংগ্রহ করেছে।
We need enough workers to build the house. আমাদের বাড়ি তৈরির জন্য যথেষ্ট কর্মী প্রয়োজন।
She earned enough points to pass the exam. সে পরীক্ষায় পাশ করার মতো যথেষ্ট নম্বর পেয়েছে।
He gave enough reasons to believe his story. সে তার গল্প বিশ্বাস করার জন্য যথেষ্ট কারণ দিয়েছে।
The teacher gave enough examples to explain the topic. শিক্ষক বিষয়টি ব্যাখ্যা করার জন্য যথেষ্ট উদাহরণ দিয়েছেন।
We took enough clothes to stay for a week. আমরা এক সপ্তাহ থাকার মতো যথেষ্ট জামাকাপড় নিয়েছি।
Now try yourself: a. The girl is intelligent enough to ______, b. He has enough time to ______, c. The boy is brave enough to ______, d. She has enough money to ______, e. The teacher is patient enough to ______, f. They have enough energy to ______, g. The girl is intelligent enough to ______, h. He has enough time to ______, i. The boy is brave enough to ______, j. She has enough money to ______, k. The teacher is patient enough to ______, l. They have enough energy to ______, m. The girl is intelligent enough to ______, n. He has enough time to ______, o. The boy is brave enough to ______, p. She has enough money to ______, q. The teacher is patient enough to ______, r. They have enough energy to ______, s. The girl is intelligent enough to ______, t. He has enough time to ______, u. The boy is brave enough to ______, v. She has enough money to ______, w. The teacher is patient enough to ______, x. They have enough energy to ______.
3. in order to (করার জন্য)+v1/ with a view to (করার উদ্দেশ্যে) +v1+ing
Subject + verb + in order to + base form of verb (verb1) + extension
Used to express purpose or intention
He studies hard in order to pass the exam. সে পরীক্ষায় পাশ করার জন্য কঠোর পড়াশোনা করে।
I left early in order to catch the bus. আমি বাস ধরার জন্য আগেই বের হয়েছিলাম।
She works extra hours in order to earn more money. সে বেশি টাকা আয় করার জন্য অতিরিক্ত সময় কাজ করে।
We exercise daily in order to stay healthy. আমরা সুস্থ থাকার জন্য প্রতিদিন ব্যায়াম করি।
He spoke slowly in order to make them understand. সে বুঝানোর জন্য ধীরে কথা বলল।
Subject + verb + with a view to + verb + ing + extension
He studies hard with a view to passing the exam. সে পরীক্ষায় পাশ করার উদ্দেশ্যে কঠোর পড়াশোনা করে।
She saved money with a view to buying a house. সে বাড়ি কিনে নেওয়ার উদ্দেশ্যে টাকা জমিয়েছিল।
They came here with a view to starting a business. তারা ব্যবসা শুরু করার উদ্দেশ্যে এখানে এসেছিল।
I joined the course with a view to improving my skills. আমি আমার দক্ষতা উন্নত করার উদ্দেশ্যে কোর্সে ভর্তি হয়েছি।
The school arranged the seminar with a view to guiding students. স্কুলটি ছাত্রদের দিকনির্দেশনা দেওয়ার উদ্দেশ্যে সেমিনারটি আয়োজন করেছিল।
Now try yourself: A. a. She works hard in order to ______, b. They studied late at night in order to ______, c. He takes notes in class in order to ______, d. We set the alarm in order to ______, e. I exercise daily in order to ______, f. The farmer uses fertilizers in order to ______, g. They save money every month in order to ______, h. She joined the gym in order to ______, i. The teacher gave examples in order to ______, j. I spoke loudly in order to ______.
B. a. He attends workshops with a view to ______, b. They moved to the city with a view to ______, c. She reads English books with a view to ______, d. The company hired more staff with a view to ______, e. I am taking part in debates with a view to ______, f. He practices every day with a view to ______, g. We organized the program with a view to ______, h. She is saving money with a view to ______, i. The school introduced new subjects with a view to ______, j. They joined the club with a view to ______.
4. in spite of/despite/because of+ possessive + noun/verb+ing
In spite of his illness, he went to school. তার অসুস্থতা সত্ত্বেও, সে স্কুলে গেল।
Despite her hard work, she failed the test. তার কঠোর পরিশ্রম সত্ত্বেও, সে পরীক্ষায় ফেল করল।
In spite of our warning, they made the mistake. আমাদের সতর্কতা সত্ত্বেও, তারা ভুল করল।
Despite my advice, he didn’t listen. আমার পরামর্শ সত্ত্বেও, সে শুনল না।
In spite of their support, the plan failed. তাদের সহায়তা সত্ত্বেও, পরিকল্পনাটি ব্যর্থ হলো।
In spite of his trying, he didn’t succeed. তার চেষ্টা করার সত্ত্বেও, সে সফল হয়নি।
Despite her studying, she didn’t pass. তার পড়াশোনা করার সত্ত্বেও, সে পাশ করেনি।
In spite of my telling him, he forgot. আমি তাকে বলার সত্ত্বেও, সে ভুলে গেল।
Despite their working hard, the project failed. তারা কঠোর পরিশ্রম করার সত্ত্বেও, প্রজেক্টটি ব্যর্থ হলো।
In spite of your reminding me, I was late. তুমি মনে করিয়ে দেওয়ার সত্ত্বেও, আমি দেরি করলাম।
Because of his illness, he missed school. তার অসুস্থতার কারণে, সে স্কুল মিস করল।
Because of her mistake, we lost the match. তার ভুলের কারণে, আমরা ম্যাচ হারলাম।
Because of my laziness, I failed the exam. আমার আলস্যের কারণে, আমি পরীক্ষায় ফেল করলাম।
Because of their delay, the program started late. তাদের দেরির কারণে, প্রোগ্রাম দেরিতে শুরু হলো।
Because of your idea, we succeeded. তোমার আইডিয়ার কারণে, আমরা সফল হলাম।
Because of his sleeping late, he missed the bus. সে দেরিতে ঘুমানোর কারণে, বাস মিস করল।
Because of her shouting, the baby cried. তার চিৎকার করার কারণে, বাচ্চাটি কেঁদে ফেলল।
Because of my forgetting, we had to wait. আমার ভুলে যাওয়ার কারণে, আমাদের অপেক্ষা করতে হয়েছে।
Because of their arguing, the meeting got delayed. তাদের তর্ক করার কারণে, মিটিং দেরি হলো।
Because of your helping us, we finished early. তুমি আমাদের সাহায্য করার কারণে, আমরা আগেই শেষ করতে পেরেছি।
Now try yourself: a. In spite of his ______, he finished the race, b. Despite her ______, she succeeded in the exam, c. Because of their ______, the project was delayed, d. In spite of my ______, I managed to attend the meeting, e. Despite his ______, he kept smiling, f. Because of her ______, the event was canceled, g. In spite of their ______, they continued working, h. Despite my ______, I stayed calm, i. Because of his ______, the car broke down, j. In spite of her ______, she helped everyone, k. Despite him ______, they gave him a chance, l. Because of her ______, the plan changed, m. In spite of them ______, we reached the goal, n. Despite me ______, they were patient, o. Because of him ______, the team lost, p. In spite of her ______, she kept trying, q. Despite them ______, the problem was solved, r. Because of us ______, the event was successful, s. In spite of him ______, he didn’t give up, t. Despite her ______, she stayed positive.
5. Subject + verb + by + gerund (verb+ing)
Subject + verb + without + gerund (verb+ing)
He improved his English by reading books. সে বই পড়ে ইংরেজি ভালো করেছে।
She saved money by cooking at home. সে বাড়িতে রান্না করে টাকা জমিয়েছে।
You can pass the exam by studying hard. কঠোর পড়াশোনা করে তুমি পরীক্ষায় পাশ করতে পারো।
We entered the house by breaking the lock. তালা ভেঙে আমরা ঘরে ঢুকলাম।
They caught the thief by hiding near the gate. গেটের পাশে লুকিয়ে তারা চোর ধরল।
He left without saying goodbye. সে বিদায় না বলে চলে গেল।
She passed the test without cheating. সে নকল না করে পরীক্ষায় পাশ করল।
They completed the work without complaining. তারা অভিযোগ না করেই কাজটি শেষ করল।
I opened the door without knocking. আমি দরজায় না ঠুকেই খুলে ফেললাম।
We went out without taking permission. আমরা অনুমতি না নিয়েই বেরিয়ে পড়লাম।
Now try yourself: a. He improved his English by ______, b. She saved money by ______, c. They solved the problem by ______, d. I passed the exam by ______, e. We kept warm by ______, f. The teacher explained the topic by ______, g. He impressed everyone by ______, h. She won the race by ______, i. They made progress by ______, j. I stayed fit by ______, k. He left the room without ______, l. She solved the puzzle without ______, m. We arrived without ______, n. They managed the task without ______, o. He answered the question without ______, p. She completed the project without ______, q. I walked out without ______, r. We finished the game without ______, s. He moved abroad without ______, t. They completed the work without ______.
6. Would you mind + verb+ ing+…….? It is a good way to politely ask for something that isn’t too much trouble for the other person.
Would you mind…..? আপনি কি বিরক্ত হবেন যদি… / আপনি কি অনুগ্রহ করে … করবেন?
Would you mind closing the door? আপনি কি দরজাটি বন্ধ করে দিতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind calling me later? আপনি কি আমাকে পরে ফোন করতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind passing the salt? আপনি কি লবণটা এগিয়ে দিতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind waiting a few minutes? আপনি কি কয়েক মিনিট অপেক্ষা করতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind repeating that again? আপনি কি এটা আবার বলতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind moving your car? আপনি কি আপনার গাড়ি সরাতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind turning down the volume? আপনি কি শব্দটা কমিয়ে দিতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind showing me the way? আপনি কি আমাকে রাস্তা দেখাতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind keeping quiet? আপনি কি চুপ করে থাকতে আপত্তি করবেন?
Would you mind taking a photo of us? আপনি কি আমাদের একটা ছবি তুলে দিতে আপত্তি করবেন?
7. Let alone দূরের কথা
He can’t afford a bicycle, let alone a car. সে একটা সাইকেল কিনতে পারে না, গাড়ির তো প্রশ্নই ওঠে না।
She doesn’t have time to eat, let alone cook. তার খাওয়ারই সময় নেই, রান্না করা তো দূরের কথা।
I didn’t go to the park, let alone the cinema. আমি পার্কেই যাইনি, সিনেমায় যাওয়া তো দূরের কথা।
We can’t walk one mile, let alone five. আমরা এক মাইল হাঁটতেই পারি না, পাঁচ মাইল তো অসম্ভব।
He doesn’t know basic grammar, let alone advanced English. সে সাধারণ ব্যাকরণই জানে না, উন্নত ইংরেজির কথা কী বলবো?
They don’t have enough money for rent, let alone a vacation. তাদের ভাড়ার টাকাই নেই, ভ্রমণ তো স্বপ্ন।
I can’t draw a straight line, let alone paint a picture. আমি সোজা লাইনই আঁকতে পারি না, ছবি আঁকা তো দূরের কথা।
She didn’t finish her homework, let alone the project. সে হোমওয়ার্কই শেষ করতে পারেনি, প্রজেক্টের কথা বাদই দিন।
The child can’t read yet, let alone write. বাচ্চাটি এখনও পড়তে শেখেনি, লিখবে কী করে?
We can’t buy a small house, let alone a big one. আমরা ছোট একটা বাড়িও কিনতে পারি না, বড় তো অসম্ভবই।
Now try yourself: a. He can’t afford a bicycle, let alone ______, b. She doesn’t have time for breakfast, let alone ______, c. They couldn’t fix the chair, let alone ______, d. I can’t run a mile, let alone ______, e. We didn’t finish the first task, let alone ______, f. He barely passed math, let alone ______, g. She won’t talk to me, let alone ______, h. They don’t know his name, let alone ______, i. I can’t sing in public, let alone ______, j. He doesn’t visit his parents, let alone ______, k. She can’t make tea, let alone ______, l. I’m too tired to walk, let alone ______, m. He can’t write a paragraph, let alone ______, n. They didn’t greet us, let alone ______, o. I can’t afford a phone, let alone ______, p. She didn’t read the article, let alone ______, q. We couldn’t open the jar, let alone ______, r. He can’t swim well, let alone ______, s. I haven’t started the homework, let alone ______, t. They can’t build a tent, let alone ______.
8. so…that এত… যে./sothat/in order that+sub+can/could(not)+v1+ext.
The box was so heavy that I couldn’t lift it. বাক্সটি এত ভারী ছিল যে আমি তা তুলতে পারিনি।
She speaks so softly that no one can hear her. সে এত নরম কণ্ঠে কথা বলে যে কেউ শুনতে পায় না।
It was so cold that the lake froze. এত ঠান্ডা ছিল যে হ্রদ জমে গেছে।
I speak slowly so that everyone can understand me. আমি ধীরে কথা বলি যাতে সবাই আমাকে বুঝতে পারে।
She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. সে কঠোর পরিশ্রম করেছিল যাতে সে পরীক্ষায় পাশ করতে পারে।
We left early so that we could catch the train. আমরা আগেই বের হয়েছিলাম যাতে আমরা ট্রেন ধরতে পারি।
He spoke clearly in order that everyone could hear him. সে পরিষ্কারভাবে বলল যাতে সবাই তাকে শুনতে পারে।
They left early in order that they could reach on time. তারা আগেই বের হল যাতে তারা সময়মতো পৌঁছাতে পারে।
We save money in order that we can buy a new car. আমরা টাকা জমাই যাতে আমরা নতুন গাড়ি কিনতে পারি।
Now try yourself: A. a. Zinnia is so tired ______, b. The weather was so cold ______, c. The old man was so tired ______, d. The old man was so thirsty ______, e. The box is so heavy ______, f. The baby was so little ______, g. The box is so old ______, h. The problem is so difficult for me ______, i. The fog was so thick ______, j. Time is so valuable that ______, k. He ate so many mangoes ______, l. The patient is so weak that ______, m. The boy was so clever ______, n. John is so poor that ______, o. We are so late that ______, p. The old man was so tired ______, q. The old man is so weak ______, r. He was so foolish ______, s. Musa was so determined ______, t. He is so weak ______, u. He is so dishonest ______, v. The dinner was so delicious ______, w. The load was so heavy ______, x. But we are so self-centred that ______, y. I was so delighted that ______, z. It so happened that a famous astrologer ______, aa. At this the king grew so furious ______, bb. He felt so tempted that ______, cc. The grapes were hanging so high that ______, dd. She was so shocked ______, ee. I am so busy that ______, ff. I became so tired ______, gg. But our patient was so serious that ______, hh. He was so ill that ______, ii. He became so greedy ______, jj. They were so disobedient ______, kk. Sometimes it so happens ______.
B. He should make the best use of his time so that ______, b. We earn money so that ______, c. He studied sincerely in order that ______, d. The writer wanted mountain air so that ______, e. He speaks loudly in the meeting so that ______, f. He opened a bank account so that ______, g. He reads attentively so that ______, h. He read attentively so that ______, i. He worked hard in order that ______, j. He will learn computer in order that ______, k. He saved some money in order that ______, l. We take exercise so that ______, m. We eat so that ______, n. He worked hard so that ______, o. He always flatters his boss so that ______, p. He went to London so that ______, q. He opened a bank account so that ______, r. They come here in order that ______, s. We have to develop cultivation scientifically so that ______, t. He should make the use of his time so that ______, u. I went to the book fair so that ______, v. We work unitedly so that ______, w. He climbed up a tree so that ______, x. Many dishonest persons cut trees so that ______, y. Navid is applying for a scholarship in order that ______, z. They came here in order that ______, aa. He opened a bank account so that ______, ab. He took up a part-time job so that ______, ac. We should be punctual so that ______, ad. We should be motivated so that ______, ae. We should make the habit of reading books so that ______, af. We must be industrious so that ______, ag. We take food so that ______, ah. We eat so that ______, ai. Robert Bruce fought against the British soldiers so that ______, aj. Man eats in order that ______.
9. lest+subject+should/might+v1
She studied hard, lest she should fail the exam. সে কঠোর পরিশ্রম করল, ভয় করে সে পরীক্ষায় ফেল করবে।
They took an umbrella, lest it should rain. তারা ছাতা নিয়ে গেল, ভয় করে বৃষ্টি হবে।
I spoke softly, lest I should wake the baby. আমি ধীরে বললাম, ভয় করে বাচ্চাটি জাগবে।
He hurried, lest he should miss the bus. সে তাড়াহুড়ো করল, ভয় করে বাস মিস করবে।
We stayed indoors, lest we should catch a cold. আমরা ঘরের ভিতরে রইলাম, ভয় করে আমরা সর্দি জ্বর পেতে পারি।
She kept quiet, lest she should offend anyone. সে চুপ রইল, ভয় করে কেউ অপমানিত হবে।
They left the door open, lest it should get locked. তারা দরজা খোলা রেখে দিল, ভয় করে তা তালাবন্ধ হয়ে যাবে।
I wore a jacket, lest I should feel cold. আমি জ্যাকেট পরলাম, ভয় করে আমি ঠান্ডা লাগবে।
He avoided the topic, lest he should upset her. সে বিষয়টি এড়াল, ভয় করে সে কষ্ট পাবে।
We checked the map, lest we should lose our way. আমরা মানচিত্র দেখে নিলাম, ভয় করে আমরা পথ হারাবো।
Now try yourself: a. Hurry up lest ______, b. Walk fast lest ______, c. Study hard lest ______, d. ______ lest they should fall behind, e. They ran hurriedly lest ______, f. Read attentively lest ______, g. Avoid mistakes lest ______, h. The old man walks slowly lest ______, i. They ran hurriedly lest ______, j. Go to the bank with the cheque lest ______, k. Read diligently lest ______, l. Never disturb a girl lest ______, m. Sumi reads attentively lest ______, n. The old man is walking carefully lest ______, o. She started saving money lest ______, p. She keeps silent lest ______, q. They build a house lest ______, r. We said so lest ______, s. He went away lest ______, t. He will return fast lest ______, u. The officer was sympathetic to the boy lest ______, v. She is conscious about her lest ______, w. He walked fast lest ______, x. He changed his voice lest ______, y. He wore musk lest ______, z. I kept silent lest ______, aa. I lifted the baby from water lest it should be drowned, ab. I disclosed the truth lest anything be misinterpreted, ac. He quickly closed his eyes lest ______, ad. I whispered her lest ______, ae. I told lie lest ______, af. She hid herself lest ______, ag. He closed his eyes lest ______, ah. I let them go lest ______.
10. It is time / High time + to+v1
It is time / High time + subject + v2
It is time to go home. এখন বাড়ি যাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে।
It is high time to start the project. এখন প্রকল্প শুরু করার জন্য যথেষ্ট সময় হয়েছে।
It is time to eat lunch. এখন দুপুরের খাবার খাওয়ার সময়।
It is high time to clean your room. এখন তোমার ঘর পরিষ্কার করার যথেষ্ট সময় হয়েছে।
It is time you went home. এখন তোমার বাড়ি যাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে।
It is high time we started the project. এখন আমাদের প্রকল্প শুরু করার সময় হয়েছে।
It is time he saw a doctor. এখন তার ডাক্তার দেখানোর সময় হয়েছে।
It is high time they apologized. এখন তাদের ক্ষমা চাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে।
Now try yourself: a. It is time we ______, b. It’s high time you ______, c. It is high time the Committee ______, d. It is time they ______, e. It is high time the government ______, f. It is high time the child ______, g. It is time the students ______, h. Now, it is high time we removed ______, i. It is high time we learnt ______, j. It is time we controlled ______, k. It is high time we started ______, l. It is high time we changed ______, m. It is high time we reduced ______, n. It is high time we tried our best to ______, o. It is high time we met ______, p. It is time we learnt ______, q. It is time we gave emphasis ______, r. It is high time we did ______.
11. Past Perfect + before + Simple Past
Simple Past + after + Past Perfect
She had finished her homework before she went out to play. সে খেলা খেলতে যাওয়ার আগে তার হোমওয়ার্ক শেষ করে ফেলেছিল।
They had eaten dinner before the guests arrived. অতিথিরা আসার আগে তারা রাতের খাবার খেয়ে ফেলেছিল।
I had cleaned the room before my mother came home. আমার মা বাড়ি আসার আগে আমি ঘরটি পরিষ্কার করে ফেলেছিলাম।
He had left the office before it started raining. বৃষ্টি শুরু হওয়ার আগে সে অফিস থেকে যায়।
We had seen the movie before it became popular. মুভিটি জনপ্রিয় হওয়ার আগে আমরা তা দেখে ফেলেছিলাম।
She went out to play after she had finished her homework. সে হোমওয়ার্ক শেষ করার পর খেলতে গিয়েছিল।
They arrived after they had eaten dinner. তারা রাতের খাবার খাওয়ার পর পৌঁছেছিল।
I called my friend after I had finished my work. আমি কাজ শেষ করার পর আমার বন্ধুকে ফোন করেছিলাম।
He started working here after he had graduated. সে গ্র্যাজুয়েশন করার পর এখানে কাজ শুরু করেছিল।
We left the party after we had met the host. আমরা হোস্টের সঙ্গে দেখা করার পর পার্টি থেকে বের হয়ে গিয়েছিলাম।
Now try yourself: A. a. He had come home before ______, b. ______ before the patient died, c. ______ before the train left the station, d. ______ before the bell rang, e. ______ before he got it, f. I had written the letter before ______, g. The train had left the station before ______, h. She had lived in Dhaka before ______, i. You had studied English before ______, j. Before Keya had run to me ______, k. She had lived in Dhaka before ______, l. Before the students started to write ______, m. We had left the stadium before ______, n. You had studied English before ______, o. You had studied German before ______, p. He hadn’t studied Italian before he ______, q. He had been given the job before ______, r. I had saved my document before ______.
Now try yourself: B. She entered the classroom after —. It rained after —. I finished my meal after —. He was given the job after —. They went to college after —. After we had eaten firni, —. After Mina had finished his breakfast, —. After she had read the letter —. The film started after —. After I had eaten five apples, —. I arrived at the cinema after —. After she had read the letter, —. She gave after—. After I had washed my car —. The students came to college after—. The patient died after—. After he had passed his MA, —. His father died after—. We reached the station after—.
12. No sooner had + subject + v3 + … than + Simple Past
Hardly had + subject + v3 + … when/before + Simple Past
Scarcely had + subject + v3 + … when + Simple Past
No sooner had she reached home than it started raining.সে বাড়ি পৌঁছাতেই বৃষ্টি শুরু হলো।
No sooner had I finished dinner than the phone rang. আমি খাবার শেষ করতেই ফোন বাজল।
No sooner had the train left than it began to rain. ট্রেন ছাড়তেই বৃষ্টি শুরু হলো।
No sooner had he sat down than the meeting began. সে বসতেই মিটিং শুরু হলো।
No sooner had they arrived than the concert started. তারা পৌঁছাতেই কনসার্ট শুরু হলো।
Hardly had she left the room when the phone rang. সে ঘর ছাড়তেই ফোন বাজল।
Hardly had I sat down before the teacher started the class. আমি বসতেই শিক্ষক ক্লাস শুরু করলেন।
Hardly had the movie started when the power went out. মুভি শুরু হতেই বিদ্যুৎ চলে গেল।
Hardly had they arrived before the show began. তারা পৌঁছাতেই শো শুরু হলো।
Hardly had he finished speaking when the bell rang. সে কথা শেষ করতেই ঘণ্টা বাজল।
Scarcely had I arrived when the guests left. আমি পৌঁছাতেই অতিথিরা চলে গেল।
Scarcely had the match started when it began to rain. ম্যাচ শুরু হতেই বৃষ্টি শুরু হলো।
Scarcely had she opened the door when the phone rang. সে দরজা খুলতেই ফোন বাজল।
Scarcely had we sat down when the teacher called us. আমরা বসতেই শিক্ষক আমাদের ডাকলেন।
Scarcely had he finished eating when he left. সে খাওয়া শেষ করতেই চলে গেল।
Now try yourself: A. a. No sooner had I gone out —. b. No sooner had I reached the station —. c. No sooner had the thief run out of the jail —. d. No sooner had the doctor gone —. e. No sooner had I entered the room —. f. No sooner had the rain stopped —. g. No sooner had we attended the function —. h. No sooner had the sun risen —. i. No sooner had I finished my studies —. j. No sooner had the police left the scene —. k. No sooner had we heard the noise —. l. No sooner had she finished one project —. m. No sooner had the man seen —. n. No sooner had the thief seen the police —. o. No sooner had we reached the college —. p. No sooner had the police came —. q. No sooner had he come —. r. No sooner had we heard the news —. s. No sooner had she seen me —. t. No sooner had we reached the hospital —.
B. a. Hardly had the child started crying —. b. Hardly had I gone to bed when —. c. Hardly had I taken a dose of medicine —. d. Hardly had he reached the bus station —. e. Hardly had the driver seen the signal when —. f. Hardly had I reached the station —. g. Hardly — all the teachers stood up. h. Hardly had he reached the market —. i. Hardly had I come to my residence —. j. Hardly had I reached the station —. k. Hardly had I reached the college —. l. Hardly had I reached the station —. m. Scarcely had the thief run out of the jail —.
C. a. Scarcely had I entered the room —. b. Scarcely had the boy arrived at home —. c. Scarcely had I shot the bird —. d. Scarcely had I taken my seat when the pet came near the dog. e. Scarcely had he reached the station —. f. Scarcely had the assembly begun —. g. Scarcely had I reached the station —. h. Scarcely had we reached school —. i. Scarcely had we reached the stadium —. j. Scarcely had I entered the examination hall —. k. Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room —.
13. Conditional sentences: If/Unless/Had/Were/Provided/Providing that
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Connector |
Meaning |
Bengali Meaning |
Example |
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If |
Condition |
যদি… তবে… |
If you study, you will pass. |
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Unless |
If not |
যদি না… তবে… |
Unless you try, you won’t succeed. |
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Had |
Past unreal (Type 3) |
যদি করত, তবে হত |
Had I seen him, I would have spoken. |
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Were |
Imaginary present/future |
যদি হতাম/হতো |
Were I you, I would apologize. |
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Provided (that) |
On the condition that |
যদি এমন শর্ত থাকে |
We’ll start the plan provided that he agrees. |
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Providing (that) |
On the condition that |
যদি এই শর্ত থাকে |
We’ll cancel the trip providing that it rains. |
First Conditional=If+subject+v1, subject+will/can+v1
Second Conditional=If+subject+v2, subject+would/could+v1
Third Conditional=If+subject+had+v3, subject+would/could+have+v3
If it rains, we will stay home. যদি বৃষ্টি হয়, আমরা বাড়িতে থাকব।
If you study hard, you will succeed. যদি তুমি মনোযোগ দিয়ে পড়ো, তুমি সফল হবে।
Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus. তুমি যদি না তাড়াতাড়ি করো, তবে তুমি বাস মিস করবে।
He won’t pass unless he works hard. সে যদি কঠোর পরিশ্রম না করে, সে পাশ করবে না।
Had I known, I would have helped you. যদি আমি জানতাম, তাহলে তোমাকে সাহায্য করতাম।
Had she studied, she would have passed. যদি সে পড়াশোনা করত, সে পাশ করত।
Were I a bird, I would fly in the sky. আমি যদি একটি পাখি হতাম, তবে আকাশে উড়ে বেড়াতাম।
Were he rich, he would travel the world. সে যদি ধনী হতো, সে সারা পৃথিবী ভ্রমণ করত।
You can go out provided that you finish your homework. তুমি বাইরে যেতে পারো যদি তুমি হোমওয়ার্ক শেষ করো।
We will buy the house provided that the price is reasonable. আমরা বাড়িটি কিনব যদি দামটা যুক্তিযুক্ত হয়।
I’ll help you providing that you tell the truth. তুমি সত্যি বললে আমি তোমাকে সাহায্য করব।
Providing that the weather is good, we’ll go for a picnic. যদি আবহাওয়া ভালো থাকে, আমরা পিকনিকে যাব।
Now try yourself: A. a. If you leave the car unlocked —. b. If we make the best use of time —. c. We will stay indoors if it snows in the evening. d. If he calls me —. e. If you feel unwell —. f. If you do not work hard —. g. If you inform me earlier —. h. If you neglect your study —. i. If you are hungry —. j. If you study hard —. k. If you walk slowly —. l. If you help me —. m. If you do not waste your time —. n. If you write me —. o. If you invite me —. p. If you study more —. q. If her uncle arrives —. r. Be truthful if —. s. If you do not study regularly —. t. If you get up early —. u. If you run fast —. v. If we cut trees at random —. w. We should work together if —. x. If any work is not done properly —. y. If we drink arsenic polluted water —. z. If he makes the best use of his time —. aa. If he does otherwise —. ab. If he once falls behind —. ac. If it rains —. ad. If you do not waste your time —. ae. If we invest in education for girls —. af. If the rainfall is timely —. ag. If he comes —. ah. If he gets more —. ai. If her uncle arrives —. aj. If we are sincere enough —. ak. If we read books —. al. If the guardians fail to fulfill the demand of the bridegroom —. am. If he makes the best use of his time —. an. If once he falls behind —. ao. If she were serious from the beginning —. ap. If we remain lazy —. aq. If we lose the morning hours of life —. ar. If we sow good seeds in youth —. as. If one’s desire is honest —. at. If you meditate —. au. If we are not careful —. av. If we leave our work for tomorrow —. aw. If we want to enjoy a good health —. ax. If we are not industrious —. ay. If we miss any opportunity —. az. If he wants to enjoy peace —. ba. If he does not follow the social rules —. bb. I shall go out if —. bc. You will not be punished if —. bd. We can turn our enemies into friends if —. be. You will not be trusted if —. bf. Read the book attentively if —. bg. He may shine in life for the time being —.
B. a. He could get the prize if —. b. If —, I would tell him the matter. c. If I were a bird, —. d. If I had enough money, —. e. If I saw Mary —. f. If I went there —. g. If they wanted —. h. If I found him —. i. If I knew his phone number —. j. If I were rich —. k. If I were you —. l. If I were a king —. m. If you told me the news —. n. If I were a king, —. o. If you told me the news —. p. If I were a rich man —. q. If I were you —. r. If we went there, —. s. If you came —. t. If I had a degree —. u. If I had a car —. v. If I went there, —. w. Had I the wings of a bird, —. x. Had I wings of a dove —. y. If I knew his mobile number —. z. If we did not preserve the beauty and serenity of Cox’s Bazar —. aa. If he respected others, —. ab. If he cultivated scientifically —. ac. If we wanted good health, —. ad. We could make our food balanced if —. ae. This problem could be solved if —.
C. a. Had you told me before —. b. Had I the —. c. If —, I could have purchased a new car. d. If Jim had possessed a lot of wealth, —. e. If he had asked me, —. f. If I had the time, —. g. If I had seen you before, —. h. Had I seen him —. i. Had I seen him once more, —. j. Had I been a rich —. k. If I had got student visa —. l. If I had met him before —. m. If I had seen him —. n. If I had found you —. o. Had he been here yesterday, —. p. If you had finished the work —. q. If I had met him before, —. r. If people had been conscious, —. s. If he had obtained Golden GPA A+, —. t. Had I been a rich man —. u. Had I been there —. v. Had I seen him —. w. If he had made the best use of his time, —. x. If he had done otherwise, —. y. If he had once fallen behind, —. z. If it had rained, —. aa. If you had not wasted your time —. ab. If we had invested in education for girls —. ac. You would not have been trusted if —. ad. If the rainfall had been timely —. ae. If he had come —. af. If he had got more, —. ag. If her uncle had arrived —.
D. a. I’ll help you provided —. b. They will go to market provided that —. c. He will shine in life provided —. d. He can lend you the money provided —. e. This problem can be solved provided —. f. You will not be trusted provided that —. g. You will not be punished providing that —. h. We should work together provided —. i. We can make our food balanced provided that —. j. I shall go out providing that —. k. Provided that there are enough seats, —. l. Provided that the boat leaves on time, —. m. He’s welcome to come along, provided that —. n. He will come provided that —. o. I will call you up, provided that —. p. I will go provided that —. q. I was allowed to go off by myself provided that —. r. I will go provided that —. s. She will help me provided that —. t. Providing that you went to the party, —. u. Provided you study hard, —. v. Providing no one has any more questions, —. w. I can afford to have a holiday providing that —. x. You can borrow the car provided that —. y. We’ll be there at about 7.30 provided that —.
E. You cannot pass unless —. You’ll not shine in life unless —. Unless he works hard —. — you will fail. Unless you work hard —. He could not obtain a unless—. Unless you study attentively —. Unless you study work hard —. Unless you hurry up —. Unless you study hard —. Unless you study well —. Unless you are united, —. One cannot command the respect of others unless —. Unless we can sacrifice ourselves for our nation —. Unless we are honest in earning money —. We cannot keep good health unless —. Unless we learn English —. Unless a man works hard —.
14. Till/until+affirmative clause
Subject + verb + till/until + time/event
I will wait till/until you come. আমি তোমার আসা পর্যন্ত অপেক্ষা করব।
She stayed at school until 5 p.m. সে বিকেল ৫টা পর্যন্ত স্কুলে ছিল।
Don’t stop working till you finish. তুমি শেষ না হওয়া পর্যন্ত কাজ বন্ধ করো না।
He didn’t leave until the meeting was over. মিটিং শেষ না হওয়া পর্যন্ত সে চলে যায়নি।
Wait till/until the light turns green. লাইট সবুজ হওয়া পর্যন্ত অপেক্ষা করো।
Now try yourself: a. We walked until —. b. — until we became tired. c. We shall stay in this room until —. d. They will not go out until —. e. He will be waiting for me until —. f. They will be working until —. g. He does not go to bed until —. h. He will be waiting for me until —. i. Allah is with us till —. j. — until you know it. k. They will not go out until —. l. He will be waiting for me until —. m. Work hard until —. n. We walked until —. o. We shall stay in this room until —. p. Wait here until —. q. She made no joke till —. r. They continued working till —. s. We waited there till —. t. I shall nurse my mother till —. u. We waited there till —. v. Wait here till —. w. Work hard —. x. You will be writing it till —. y. You will be writing it till —. z. Waited there till —. aa. I shall nurse my mother till —. ab. We waited there till —. ac. Wait here till —.
15. Now try yourself: a. It is he who—. b. An intellectual is one who—. c. There is nobody who—. d. It is Asif Ahmed who—. e. I do not know what—. f. It is we who—. g. It is such a place where—. h. There is a memorial which—. i. A patriot is he who—. j. Sadnan is one of the students who—. k. The man who loves his country—. l. There are some boys—. m. The students who live—. n. I do not like people who—. o. People who are not punctual—. p. Those mothers who are educated—. q. It is not known who—. r. It is they who—. s. Once there lived a maiden whose—. t. She had two elder sisters who—. u. Once there were two friends who—. v. The friend who could not climb up tree—. w. A farmer who produces foods for others—. x. One day he found a spider who—. y. Once there was a cobbler—. z. But he had a neighbour who—. aa. A man who leads an idle life, —. ab. Those who are prudent—. ac. This is Bangladesh where—. ad. There was an old farmer who—. ae. Once there was a king who—. af. The man who touched the highest peak success—. ag. Those who have become great in life—. ah. He is my teacher who—. ai. Ratan is a boy who—. aj. A man who brings misery for—. ak. Once there was a woodcutter who—. al. People who live in the midst of plenty—. am. Once there was a greedy farmer who—. an. Many people who live below the poverty level—. ao. The books which are written by famous writers—. ap. Those who are greedy—. aq. Those who are honest—. ar. Time which is very valuable—. as. The person who idles away—. at. Man who wastes time idly—. au. I’ll show you how—. av. He knows how—. aw. The man whom I saw—. ax. It is sure that—. ay. He came here when—. az. Singapore is the place—. ba. A man who is drowning—. bb. It is money which—. bc. Trees bring rainfall which—. bd. It is happiness which—. be. It is health which—. bf. It is spring which—. bg. It is the song which—. bh. It is water which—. bi. It is flowers which—. bj. Mujibnagar is a place which—. bk. It is education which—. bl. The two friends were traveling through a forest which—. bm. Trees supply oxygen without which—. bn. I have put a fence around the garden which—. bo. Traffic jam is a common affair which—. bp. Most of this problem occurs in the areas where—.
w/h+infinitive (except ‘why’) Somebody should teach you how to behave. b. We didn’t know what to do. c. We will ask when to set off. d. I don’t understand what to do. e. She calculated how much to pay on the back of an envelope. f. I don’t know what to do. g. We must find out what to do next. h. I don’t know where to turn for help. i. Let us decide when to start. j. We will have to find out how to reach the place. k. We must remember where to turn off the main road. l. Do you know what to look for? m. I will show you how to manage it. n. Could you tell me where to find a good hotel? o. Nobody told me what to do. p. Can anyone suggest where to go for lunch?
16. Now try yourself: a. As soon as the thief ran out of the jail, —. b. As soon as I entered the room, —. c. As soon as we saw him, —. d. As soon as he got the telegram, —. e. As soon as he saw me, —. f. As soon as I reached the station, —. g. As soon as the teacher came, —. h. As soon as she heard the news, —. i. As soon as he saw, —. j. As soon as she arrived home, —. k. As soon as we reached the station, —. l. As soon as the students came to college, —. m. As soon as we started for college, —. n. As soon as he saw me, —. o. As soon as the police marked the thief, —. p. As soon as the thief saw the police, —. q. As soon as I put the phone down, —. r. As soon as they met, —. s. As soon as the sun disappeared below the horizon, —. t. As soon as he fired the gun, —. u. As soon as the police left the scene, —. v. As soon as he saw the police, —.
17. Now try yourself: A. a. Since trees help us in many ways, —. b. Since man is a social being, —. c. Since the body and mind go together, —. d. Since he is curious, —. e. Since the autumn has set in, —. f. Since he wants to do well in the examination, —. g. Since he got relieved of, —. h. Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country, —. i. Since there is scarcity of pure water, —. j. Since it is one of the greatest tourist attractions, —. k. Since he is unsuccessful in his life, —. l. Since Bangladesh is an over populated country, —.
18. Now try yourself: a. When she opened the door, —. b. The children laughed when —. c. When the phone rang, —. d. He always smiles when —. e. When the sun sets, —. f. The dog barked when —. g. When they arrived at the beach, —. h. I felt nervous when —. i. When the teacher entered the room, —. j. She decided to leave when —. k. When the movie ended, —. l. The baby cried when —. m. When we heard the news, —. n. He started running when —. o. When the cake was ready, —. p. The students cheered when —. q. When the rain stopped, —. r. They became friends when —. s. When the lights went out, —. t. I usually read a book when —. u. When the train arrived, —. v. The cat hid under the bed when —. w. When he received the gift, —. x. We decided to cancel the trip when —. y. When the bell rings, —. z. The flowers bloomed when —. aa. When she finished her homework, —. ab. The audience clapped when —. ac. When the wind blows strongly, —. ad. He felt lonely when —.
19. Now try yourself: a. As she was ill, —. b. As I have not enough time, —. c. As it rained, —. d. As they finished writing in time, —. e. As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, —. f. As the albatross came, —. g. As her economy depends on agriculture, —. h. As he is punctual, —. i. As you sow, —. j. As I had forgotten her, —. k. As the poor man was hungry, —. l. As dowry is a social curse, —. m. As he was getting old, —.
20. Now try yourself: a. She behaves as if —. b. He orders me as though —. c. — since his father died. d. He spoke as though —. e. She behaved as if —. f. He informed one of the matters as if —. g. She teaches the students as though —. h. The woman cried as though —. i. Feroza became happy as if —. j. — as though he had known everything. k. He acted as if —. l. He talked as if —. m. He donates money as if —. n. He speaks as though —. o. He speaks as if —. p. Hasib behaves as if —. q. A true patriot speaks as if —. r. The man speaks as though he (be) a rich man. s. He speaks as if—. t. The man speaks as though —. u. The man speaks as if —. v. Wasim speaks as if —. w. — since he (go) abroad. x. —since I (see) him last.
21. Now try yourself: a. Many people cultivate flowers because —. b. We should say ‘no’ to corruption because —. c. They cannot improve their condition because —. d. We should be sincere because —. e. I don’t like to play in the rain because —. f. But nowadays peaceful atmosphere is absent from the college because —. g. He cultivates others’ land because —. h. The illiterate people of our country fall a prey to various diseases because —. i. Truthfulness is a great virtue because —. j. He was praised because —. k. He was punished because —. l. He fails in the examination because —. m. He could not attend the meeting because —. n. A patriot is respected because —. o. We should pay a visit to a historical place because —. p. We learn English because —. q. This is because —.
22. Now try yourself: a. Though our farmers work hard—. b. Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, —. c. Though some steps have been taken, —. d. The people of Bangladesh are friendly though—. e. Though Bangladesh is blessed with rivers—. f. Though he is needy—. g. Though the boy is intelligent, —. h. Though he was poor, —. i. Though the sons were grown up, —. j. Though Bangladesh is a small country, —. k. Though it rained yesterday—. l. Although Bangladesh is a populous country, —. m. Though he comes of a poor family, —. n. Though he has to do a lot of works, —. o. Though it is an inherent instinct in human nature—. p. Though we are now independent, —. q. Though our government has taken some bold steps, —. r. Though it is a blessing it has some demerits. s. Though he has to suffer for the time being, —. t. Some people earn money in an unfair way though—. u. Though he worked hard—. v. He was not happy though—. w. Some people become sick though—. x. Though money is needed for our living—.
23. Now try yourself: a. It is known that gold is –. b. It glitters and looks –. c. There are many worthless things that –. d. This means that all that glitters –. e. So, the proverb teaches us that –. f. Though Bangladesh is a small country, –. g. But her over population –. h. It is high time we did –. i. Women who constitute half of the total population –. j. It is our duty to –.
24. Now try yourself: a. We work hard so that –. b. If we are not industrious, –. c. A man who leads an idle life, –. d. An idle man can never help people and so –. e. We know the proverb that –. f. It is true that opportunity –. g. So, if we miss any opportunity, –. h. We are not sure that –. i. So, it is our duty that we should –. j. Those who are prudent do not –.
25. Now try yourself: a. It is hope that–. b. Life would be intolerable if –. c. It cheers our mind and –. d. When hope is gone –. e. Where there is life –. f. We take food so that–. g. We cannot keep good health unless –. h. Some people become sick though –. i. This is because they eat –. j. We can make our food balanced if –.
Some necessary English proverb
- A drowning man catches at a straw. ডুবন্তলোকখড়কুটোর সাহায্যেও বাঁচতে চায়
- A man is known by the company he keeps.সংঙ্গদোষেলৌহ ভাসে
- All that glitters is not gold. চকচককরলেইসোনা হয় না
- Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. হাতিঘোড়াগেল তল, ভেড়া বলে কত জল
- God helps those who help themselves. স্বাবলম্বীপরিশ্রমীলোকদের ঈশ্বর সাহায্য করেন;
- Faults are thick where love is thin. যারেদেখতেনারি, তার চলন বাঁকা;
- Strike the iron while it is hot. সুবিধাহারালেআর পাবেনা;
- Spare the rod, spoil the child.শাস্তিনাদিলে ছেলে শাসন হয় না
- Make hay while the sun shines. সুবিধাহারালেআর পাবেনা;
- United we stand, divided we fall. একতায়উত্থান, বিভেদেপতন
- What is lotted cannot be blotted. যাভাগ্যেলিখিত, তা মুছে ফেলা যায় না
- While there is a life, there is hope. তক্ষনশ্বাসততক্ষন আঁশ
- Where there is a will, there is a way. ইচ্ছাথাকলেউপায় হয়
- A stitch in time saves nine. সময়েরএকফোঁড় অসময়ের দশ ফোঁড়;
- What is done is done. যাহবারহয়েছে
- Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. মুকুটনাআগুনের ডানা
- Things done by halves are never done right. অর্ধেককাজকোন কিছুই ভাল না
- A rolling stone gathers no moss. স্থিরমস্তিষ্কনাহইলে উন্নতি হয় না/ অস্থির ব্যক্তির প্রতিষ্ঠা বা অর্থসঞ্চয় হয় না;
- Danger often comes where danger is feared.যেখানেবাঘেরভয় সেখানে সন্ধ্যা হয়
- Let by gones be by gones গতস্যশোচনানাস্তি
- The wearer best knows where the shoe pinches. যারজ্বালাসেই জানে
- When the dander is gone, God is forgotten কাজেরসময়কাজী, কাজ ফুরালে পাজী;
x. What cannot be cured must be endured. প্রতিকারের উপায় না থাকলে সহ্য করতেই হবে /কপালের ভোগ ভুগতেই হবে;