Completing Sentnece

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Completing Sentence

Rules

Exercise

Rule 1: It is time + for + personal object + to + verb (present form) + ……….

Examples:

It is time for us to build our nation with great effort.

It is time for them to start the work.

Rule 2: It is time + subject + verb (past form) + ………

Examples:

It is time we went home.

It is time they earned their livelihood.

Rule 3: Present Indefinite + as if/as though + past indefinite.

Examples:

He tells the story as if he knew it.

He runs fast as though he were a mad man.

They donate money as if they were rich man.

Rule 4: Past Indefinite + as if/as though + past perfect.

Examples:

Reyad told the story as if he had known it.

She proceeded as though I had not spoken.

Rule 5: If + Present Indefinite + future indefinite tense.

Examples:

If it rains, we shall not go.

If he wants, I shall help him.

If you play in the rain, you will catch cold.

Rule 6: If + Past Indefinite + would/could + verb (present form).

Examples:

If he came, I would go.

If they wanted, we would help him.

If I had a typewriter, I would type the letters.

Rule 7: If + Past Perfect + would have/could have + verb (past participle form).

Examples:

If I had seen him, I could have told him the news.

If they had started earlier, they could have got the train.

If she had tried, she would have succeeded.

Rule 8: Had + Verb + Past Participle Form + would have/could have + verb (past participle form).

Examples:

Had I seen him, I would have given him the news.

Had he wanted, they would have helped him.

Had I possessed a vast property, I would have established a college.

Rule 9: If + Subject + were + would + verb (present form).

Examples:

If I were a king, I could help the poor.

If I were you, I would not do this.

Rule 10: Present/Future Indefinite Tense + when/after + present perfect.

Examples:

You can go to sleep when, you have taken your dinner.

You will return me the book after, you have finished reading it.

He will swim after, he has changed his dress.

Rule 11: Would that/ I wish + were + ……

Examples:

I wish I were a king.

Would that he were alive today.

Rule 12: Would you mind + verb(ing) + …….?

Examples:

Would you mind taking a cup of tea?

Would you mind opening the door?

Rule 13: It is time + to + verb (present form) + ……….

Examples:

It is time to start the work.

It is time to leave the place.

Rule 14: ……so much/many + …. + that + 1st subject + can/cannot + …….

Examples:

You have so much intelligence that you can get a job.

There are so many problems that I cannot solve them.

You have so much money that you can buy a ticket.

Rule 15: ……too + adjective + to + verb (present form).

Examples:

The man is too old to work.

You are too short to touch the roof.

He is too dishonest to speak the truth.

Rule 16: ……too + adjective/adverb + for + personal object + to + verb (present form).

Examples:

The load is too heavy for me to carry.

The problem was too hard for them to solve.

It is too interesting for us to overlook.

Rule 17: ……so + adjective/adverb + that + 1st subject + cannot/could not + verb (present form).

Examples:

The man was so ill that he could not move.

Many farmers are so poor that they cannot cultivate their land.

The sailors’ throats were so dry that they could not speak.

Rule 18: ……so that + 1st subject + can/could/may/might + verb (present form) + …………

Examples:

The boy reads more so that he can make a good result.

We eat food so that we can get strength.

He works hard so that he can earn more money.

Rule 19: ……in order that + 1st subject + can/could/may/might + verb (present form) + …………

Examples:

He went to a shop in order that he could sell her shirt.

I saved some money in order that I could buy some books.

They came to me in order that they could see me personally.

Rule 20: ……lest + 1st subject + should + verb (present form) + …………

Examples:

He ran away lest he should be seen.

Read diligently lest you should fail in the examination.

He walked fast lest he should reach school in time.

Rule 21: ……would rather/sooner + verb + than + verb/noun.

Examples:

I would rather die than beg.

He would rather drink tea than coffee.

Rule 22: ……had better + verb (present form) + ……….

Examples:

I had better ring him at once.

You had better leave the place.

He had better go home.

Rule 23: ……how + to + verb (present form) + …..

Examples:

He doesn’t know how to play cricket.

They knew how to talk.

Do you know how to drink tea?

Rule 24: Without + verb(ing) + (meaningful negative sentence).

Examples:

Without reading more you cannot pass.

Without taking physical exercise we cannot keep our body fit.

He will not be able to write well without writing much.

Rule 25: By + verb(ing) + (meaningful affirmative sentence).

Examples:

By reading more we can learn more.

By drinking clean water you can keep your body fit.

We can get power by eating rice and bread.

Rule 26: ……provided/provided that/providing that/if + (meaningful sentence).

Examples:

I will agree to go providing that my expenses are paid.

He will shine in life provided that he works hard.

The plane will take off in time provided the weather is good.

Rule 27: ……since/as/because + (meaningful sentence).

Examples:

As he behaved rough, he was punished.

Everybody loves him because, he is honest.

Crops did not grow well since there was drought.

Rule 28: ……though/although/in spite of/despite of + (alternative meaningful sentence).

Examples:

Though he is poor, he is honest.

In spite of his poverty, he helps the poor.

Although he is rich, he does not help the poor.

Rule 29: ……unless/if…not + (meaningful affirmative sentence).

Examples:

Unless you read attentively, you will fail.

If you not start at once, you will miss the train.

Rule 30: ……instead of/in lieu of + (meaningful word or sentence).

Examples:

Instead of history he took logic.

The boy bought pen instead of pencils.

He ate fish in lieu of meat.

Rule 31: ……because of/on account of/owing to/due to + (meaningful word or sentence).

Examples:

Everybody loves him because of his honesty.

On account of his illness he could not go to the college.

The writer dared no drive due to fog.

Rule 32: ……no sooner…than/scarcely had…when/hardly had…when + past indefinite tense.

Examples:

No sooner had I gone out than he came.

Scarcely had we reached the station when the train left.

Hardly had he reached the college when the examination began.

Rule 33: ……let alone + (meaningful word or phrase).

Examples:

He cannot pass in third division, let alone first division.

I cannot swim a kilometer, let alone ten kilometers.

The old farmer cannot visit a small town, let alone a big town.

Rule 34: ……the place + where + (meaningful affirmative sentence).

Examples:

Jessore is the place where he was born.

A railway station is a place where trains stop.

Paris is the city where UNESCO headquarter is.

Rule 35: ……the time/year/day + when + (meaningful affirmative sentence).

Examples:

Saturday is the day when the week begins.

1971 is the year when Bangladesh became independent.

10 P. M. is the time when we go to bed.

Rule 36: ……that + (meaningful sentence).

Examples:

I know that he is a doctor.

He knows that my address is Jessore.

Rule 37: …....feel, suppose, imagine, discover, know, judge, assume + to be + adjective.

Examples:

We assumed him to be innocent.

He was judged to be guilty.

I know him to be honest.

Rule 38: …….as long as + (meaningful sentence).

Examples:

Wait here as long as it rains.

Allah will help us as long as our aim is honest.

Rule 39: ……till/until + (meaningful affirmative sentence).

Examples:

Wait until, I come back.

Mother will be nursing him till, he comes round.

Rule 40: …….in case + (meaningful sentence).

Examples:

I will come tomorrow in case he wants me.

I want to stay home in case he comes.

He will carry an umbrella in case it rains

Exercise

Advanced Rules

Exercise with Answers

Completing sentences

(a) The beauty of a moon-lit night cannot —.
(b) It is —.
(c) It dazzles —.
(d) Everybody enjoys —.
(e) even little insects —.
Answer
(a) The beauty of a moon-lit night cannot be described in words.
(b) It is very charming.
(c) It dazzles our eyes.
(d) Everybody enjoys a moon-lit night.
(e) Even little insects fly here and there.
2
(a) There is nobody who —.
(b) Now-a-days flowers are used —.
(c) It is flowers which —.
(d) Now many people —.
(e) This will better the living condition —.
Answer
(a) There is nobody who doesn’t love flowers.
(b) Now-a-days flowers are used on various occasions.
(c) It is flowers which provide the opportunity to greet the respected guests.
(d) Now many people cultivate flowers.
(e) This will better the living condition of the poor flower sellers.
3
(a) Asif Ahmed is a student who is trying to —.
(b) He thinks he will complete —.
(c) His parents are —.
(d) They feel —.
(e) He should not —.
Answer-
(a) Asif Ahmed is a student who is trying to make a good result.
(b) He thinks he will complete all the subjects before march.
(c) His parents are also careful.
(d) They feel his absence.
(e) He should not miss the classes.
4
(a) Mujibnagar is a place which—.
(b) It is such a place where—
(c) There is a memorial which—
(d) There is a large Mosque where—.
(e) Let’s visit this place—.
Answer
(a) Mujibnagar is a place which is nice to look at.
(b) It is such a place where many people come.
(c) There is a memorial which has some pillars.
(d) There is a large Mosque where people say their prayers.
(e) Let’s visit this place as soon as possible.
5
(a) It is Asif Ahmed who —.
(b) I do not know what—.
(c) But I know the place where—.
(d) Though he is poor,—.
(e) It is he who—.
Answer
(a) It is Asif Ahmed who is a good boy.
(b) I do not know what his father’s name is.
(c) But I know the place where he has born.
(d) Though he is poor, he is honest.
(e) It is he who is the best player.
6
(a) A library is a place—.
(b) They help us—.
(c) A library is a source—.
(d) People gather knowledge—.
(e) It is we who—.
Answer
(a) A library is place where people go to gather knowledge.
(b) They help us in many ways.
(c) A library is a source that gives us knowledge.
(d) People gather knowledge from a library.
(e) It is we who should visit the library.
7
(a) It is spring which—.
(b) It is the time when—.
(c) The cuckoo sings sitting—.
(d) It is the song which—.
Answer
(a) It is Spring which is the best of all seasons.
(b) It is the time when the cuckoo sings.
(c) The cuckoo sings sitting on the branch of a tree.
(d) It is the song which is liked by all
8
(a) It is water which—.
(b) But is is polluted—.
(c) It is people who—.
(d) Men pollute—.
(e) So we should minimize—.
Answer
(a) It is water which is essential for life.
(b) But is polluted in many ways.
(c) It is people who are responsible for water pollution.
(d) Men pollute water.
(e) so we should minimize water pollution.
9
(a) It is health which—.
(b) A healthy poor man is happier than —.
(c) Though a healthy man is an asset, —.
(d) It is he who—.
(e) There is nobody who—.
Answer
(a) It is health which is wealth.
(b) A healthy poor man is happier than an unhealthy man.
(c) Though a healthy man is an asset, an unhealthy man is burden.
(d) It is he who can shine in life.
(e) There is nobody who must not be conscious of health.
10
(a) It is money which—.
(b) It is a must for—.
(c) It does not bring—.
(d) It is happiness which—.
(e) It is only moral and spiritual development that—.
Answer
(a) It is money which cannot buy happiness.
(b) It is a mus for our life.
(c) It does not bring our happiness.
(d) Is is happiness which is a mental thing.
(e) It is only moral and spiritual development that gives us happiness.

Completing Sentence Worksheet-4.0

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2020

1. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2020]

(a) No sooner had we reached the school ___________________________.

(b) Unless you study attentively ___________________________.

(d) If I had known his mobile number, ___________________________.

(e) Work hard provided that you can succeed in life.

2. Completing the following sentences. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

(a) It matters little to me whether ___________________________.

(b) He pretended as if ___________________________.

(d) Take your umbrella lest ___________________________.

(e) Hardly had he started for school ___________________________.

3. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

(a) But for your timely intervention, ___________________________.

(b) Many days passed ___________________________.

(d) Work hard provided that ___________________________.

(e) Blessing is not valued ___________________________.

4. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2020]

(a) Unless you study attentively ___________________________.

(b) It is a long time since ___________________________.

(d) 1971 is the year when ___________________________.

(e) Danger comes where ___________________________.

5. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2020]

(a) He asked me whether ___________________________.

(b) Had I the wings of a dove ___________________________.

(d) Hardly had the bell rung ___________________________.

(e) We must look before we leap lest ___________________________.

6. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board 2020]

(a) There are many stars in the sky ___________________________.

(b) Rukab will swim after ___________________________.

(d) What is lotted ___________________________.

(e) ___________________________he must submit to the inevitable.

7. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2020]

(a) I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, ___________________________.

(b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if ___________________________.

(d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where ___________________________.

(e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest ___________________________.

8. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2020;Cumilla Board 2017]

(a) This is Bangladesh ___________________________.
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though ___________________________.
(c) When anyone falls in danger, ___________________________.
(d) We love and help one another as if ___________________________.
(e) We work seriously lest ___________________________.

9. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board- 2020; Chattogram Board 2015]

(a) As flower is a symbol of beauty, ___________________________.

(b) There is hardly any person ___________________________.

(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers ___________________________.

(e) Many people cultivate flowers because ___________________________.

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2019

10. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board 2019]

(a) Where there is a will ___________________________.

(b) If a man does not work hard, ___________________________.

(d) ___________________________,but now she has made a remarkable development in her GDP.

(e) So, it is our bounden duty to ___________________________.

11. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

(a) We should keep in mind that ___________________________.

(b) If we are not healthy ___________________________.

(d) We should wear socks and shoes when ___________________________.

(e) Nobody likes a man who ___________________________.

12. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board 2019]

(a) Walk fast lest ___________________________.

(b) It is high time ___________________________.

(d) A stitch in time ___________________________.

(e) As he was meritorious, ___________________________.

13. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board 2019]

(a) There is a proverb that ___________________________.

(b) ___________________________know this wise saying?

(d) You may have a lot of wealth but ___________________________.
(e) It is high time, ___________________________.

14. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board 2019;Rajshahi Board 2016]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because ___________________________.

(b) The wind was so strong that ___________________________.

(d) They were frightened when ___________________________.

(e) Take your umbrella lest ___________________________.

15. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

(a) Leisure means the time when ___________________________.

(b) As we live in a materialistic world, ___________________________.

(d) If a man does not take a rest after work, ___________________________.

(e) So, we should take a rest so that ___________________________.

16. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2019;Rajshahi Board-2017]

(a) Books are our best friends because ___________________________.

(b) A man who reads books regularly, ___________________________.

(d) We can learn moral values if ___________________________.

(e) We should inspire the students so that ___________________________.

17. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2019]

(a) The mango is a fruit which ___________________________.

(b) It is so delicious that ___________________________.

(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur, ___________________________.

(e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and ___________________________.

18. Completing the following sentences. [SSC Exam-2018 Combined Board]

a) It is English ___________________________..

b) But most of the students don't know ___________________________.

c) If a student wants to do well in English ___________________________.

d) Unless he/she practices it ___________________________.

e) It is high time ___________________________.

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2017

19. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board 2017]

(a) There goes a proverb that ___________________________.

(b) Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, lost time ___________________________.

(d) Those who ___________________________.cannot shine in life.

(e) ___________________________., you must be successful.

20. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2017;Cumilla Board-2019]

(a) Books are our best friends because they ___________________________.

(b) A man who reads books regularly ___________________________.

(d) We can lean moral values by ___________________________.

(e) We should inspire the students ___________________________.

21. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2017]

(a) Slum dwellers are so poor ___________________________.
(b) As they live there in an inhuman condition, ___________________________.
(c) Come forward to help them lest ___________________________.
(d) Although they do hard work from dawn to dusk, ___________________________.
(e) Only then they will be able to ___________________________.

22. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2017]

(a) Cricket is a game ___________________________.
(b) Boys and girls of our country ___________________________.
(c) Though cricket is a costly game, ___________________________.
(d) Bangladesh is a test playing country, ___________________________.
(e) ___________________________.to upgrade the standard.

23. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2017]

(a) It is said that ___________________________.
(b) In youth the mind is so soft that ___________________________.
c) If we lose morning hours of life, ___________________________.
d) We will reap a good harvest ___________________________.
e) On the other hand, if we remain lazy, ___________________________.

24. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2017]

(a) This is Bangladesh ___________________________.
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though ___________________________.
(c) When anyone falls in danger, others ___________________________.
(d) We love and help one another as if ___________________________.
(e) We work seriously in order that Bangladesh ___________________________.

25. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2017]

(a) Five years have passed since ___________________________.

(b) Hardly had the assembly began ___________________________.
(c) ___________________________lest you should miss the plane.
(d) Danger often comes ___________________________.
(e) The lady speaks as if ___________________________.

26. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2017]

(a) He pretends as if ___________________________.
(b) It is high time ___________________________.
(c) Walk slowly lest ___________________________.
(d) ___________________________., you can't succeed.
(e) Had I seen you before, ___________________________.

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2016

27. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2016]

(a) Smoking is a habit which ___________________________.

(b) Many people go on smoking though ___________________________.

(d) People can't give up smoking easily because ___________________________.

(e) So, attempts must be taken by us to ___________________________.

28. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2016;Sylhet Board-2019]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because ___________________________.

(b) The wind was so strong that ___________________________.

(d) They were frightened when ___________________________.

(e) Take your umbrella lest ___________________________.

29. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2016]

a) Five years have passed since ___________________________.
b) It is a matter of sorrow that ___________________________.
c) I tried to write to you but ___________________________.
d) In fact, we all are always ___________________________.
e) We hope that we ___________________________.

30. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2016 & 2015]

a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because ___________________________.
b) As soon as I got up from bed, ___________________________.
c) Since I could not avail the bus, ___________________________.
d) On the way to school, I walked fast lest ___________________________.
e) If I reached late ___________________________.

31. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2016]

(a) He asked me ___________________________.
(b) ___________________________how it can be done.
(c) Hardly had he started for school ___________________________.
(d) He told me that ___________________________..
(e)Where is well ___________________________.

32. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2016]

a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if ___________________________.
b) People read newspaper lest ___________________________.
c) Many students do not read the newspaper regularly as ___________________________.
d) I become happy when ___________________________.
e) Many people earn their living by ___________________________.

33. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2016]

(a) An educational institution is a seat of learning so ___________________________.
(b) It should be a peaceful place where ___________________________.
(c) But nowadays peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because ___________________________.
(d) The students who ___________________________.
(e) The sooner it can be controlled, ___________________________.

34. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2016]

(a) 1971 is the year when ___________________________.
(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources, ___________________________.
(c) ___________________________because he is not attentive to study.
(d) Be truthful if ___________________________.
(e) His silence proves that ___________________________.

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2015

35. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2015]

a) Many people cut trees ___________________________..

b) Trees cause rainfall which ___________________________.

c) If we cut trees at random, ___________________________.

d) Trees supply oxygen ___________________________.

e) Since tress helps us in many ways, ___________________________.

36. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

a) If you do not waste your time, ___________________________.
b) This is the boy who ___________________________.
c) ___________________________I were a child.
d) United we stand, ___________________________.
e) The boy is so weak in mathematics ___________________________.

37. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2015]

a) We must work hard in order that ___________________________.
b) ___________________________cannot shine in life.
c) It is hard work that ___________________________.
d) The idle cannot reach their target because ___________________________.
e) ___________________________unless you work hard.

38. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2015]

(a) United we stand, ___________________________.
(b) It is high time ___________________________.
(c) Unless you are united, ___________________________.
(d) ___________________________know this wise saying?
(e) The story of the old man and his sons teaches us ___________________________.

39. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2015]

a) ___________________________if he told me.
b) The answer that he ___________________________.
c) Finishing the work, ___________________________.
d) I saw my mother ___________________________.
e) To walk in the morning ___________________________.

40. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2015]

a) No sooner had I reached home than ___________________________.
b) He was so lazy that ___________________________.
c) It is health which ___________________________.
d) He succeeded though ___________________________.
e) As our elders love us, ___________________________.

41. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2015]

a) As the flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is ___________________________.
b) There is hardly any person ___________________________.
c) We can turn our enemies into friends if we ___________________________.
d) It is said that those who do not love flowers ___________________________.
e) Many people cultivate flowers because ___________________________.

Prefix and Suffixes Worksheet-4.0 With Answer
SSC Suffix and Prefix 2020 All Board Questions With Answer

1. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dhaka Board-2020; Chattogram Board-2015]
Bangladesh is an (a)--- (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b)--- (population), (c)---(employ), corruption, food (d)--- (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis, etc. Considering all these, the present (e)--- (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f)---(come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g)--- (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology-based government which will emphasize the overall (h)--- (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i)--- (ready) fixed its target for the (j)--- (achieve) of Digital Bangladesh by 2021.
Answer: a) independent; b) overpopulation; c) unemployment; d) deficiency; e) government; f) overcome; g) digital; h) development; i) already; j) achievement

2. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Mymensingh Board-2020]
Education is essential for any kind of (a)---(develop). The poor socio-economic condition of our country can be (b) ---(large) attributed to many people’s (c)--- (accessibility) to education. Many (d)---(literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) ---(populate) control. It (f) ---(able) us to perform our duties (g)---(proper). Education helps us to adopt a (h)--- (ration) attitude. It provides us with an (i)--- (lightened) awareness about things and this awareness is a (j) ---- (requisite) for social development.
Answer: a) development; b) largely; c) inaccessibility; d) illiterate ; e) population ; f) enables; g) properly; h) rational; i) enlightened; j) prerequisite

3. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Cumilla Board-2020]
The books of famous (a) ---(write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) ---(visit) buy different (c) ---(publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d)---(buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) ---(crowd). As various books are (g) ---(play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy (h) ---(choose) books after a long search. This facility is (i) ---(available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) ---(come) to the students.
Answer: a) writers; b) visitors; c) publishers; d) buyers; e) crowded; f) various; g) displayed; h) choosing; i) unavailable; j) welcoming

4. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Chattogram Board-2020]
Life without (a) ---(sure) and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) ---(charm) if it does not have any time to enjoy the (c) ---(beauty) objects of nature. (d) ---(monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) ---(new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) ---(work) is (h) --- (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) ---(averse) to work. It gives freshness and (j) ---(create) to our mind.
Answer: a) Leisure ; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) renew; (g) overworking; (h) harmful; (i) aversion; (j) recreates/recreation
5. . Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Sylhet Board-2020]
King Solomon was (a) --- (fame) for his (b) --- (wise). He was blessed with (c) ---(ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) ---(imagine). One day, the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) ---(nature) and the other was (f) ---(artifice). As he had a close (g) ---(associate) with nature, he had been (h) ---(success) to differentiate them. In this way, his (i) ---(repute) of (j) --- (multidimension) knowledge spread all over the world.
Answer: a) famous ; (b) wisdom; (c) extraordinary; (d) imagination; (e) natural; (f) artificial; (g) association; (h) successful; (i) reputation; (j) multidimensional

6. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Barishal Board-2020]
Mobile phone is a great (a) ---(invent) of modern science. The (b) ---(consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) ---(fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) ---(comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) ---(child) are affected much, According to the (f) ---(science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) ---(cure) diseases. They believe that (h) ---(visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) ---(repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) ---(govern) should control radioactive sources.
Answer: a) invention; (b) consumers; (c) unfortunate; (d) becomes; (e) children; (f) scientists; (g) incurable; (h) invisible; (i) irreparable; (j) government.

7. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Jashore Board-2020]
(a)---(persevere) is needed to be (b) ---(success) in life. Those who do not persevere in life become (c)---(success) in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) ---(fortune). (e)---(Persevere) people always become successful. (f) ---(sincere) is another important virtue which (g) ---(able) a person to accomplish a job (h)---(fruit). Student life is the (i) ---(form) period of a man’s life. One should not (j)---(use) this period of life.
Answer: a) perseverance; b) successful; c) unsuccessful; d) misfortune; e) Persevering; f) sincerity; g) enables; h) fruitfully; i) formation; j) misuse.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Rajshahi Board-2020]
A (a)--- (west) survey was conducted in this (b)--- (quest), "Are social (c)--- (work) making us social?" The participants are mainly the (d)--- (net) users of the west. 81% opined (e)--- (affirm). One commented that (f) (smart) detach you from your family and (g)--- (company) in exchange of an addition to fun. Another comment was that many (h)--- (virtue) relations are maintained at time and so they (i)--- (hard) become deep and reliable. Another remarkable comment was that direct (j)--- (action) has no alternative for a safe relation.
Answer: a) western; (b) question; (c) workers; (d) internet; (e) affirmatively; (f) smartphones; (g) companion; (h) virtual; (i) hardly; (j) interaction.

SSC Suffix and Prefix 2019 All Board Questions With Answer

9. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dhaka Board-2019]
A good student is always (a) ---(mind) of his studies. He is (b) ---(respect) of his (c) ---(teach) and superiors. He never (d) ---(honour) anybody. He is free from (e) ---(behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) ---(study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) ---(attentive) so that he can be (h) ---(success) in life. His punctuality and (i) ---(determine) help him to (j) ---(take) and solve any difficult work or job.
Answer: a) mindful; b) respectful; c) teachers; d) dishonours; e) misbehaviour; f) studious; g) attentively; h) successful; i) determination; j) undertake

10. . Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Rajshahi Board-2019]
Bangladesh is a (a) ---(river) and (b) ---(agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c) ---(important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) ---(depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) ---(sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) ---(differ) reasons behind it. At first the water of many rivers (g) ---(dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h) ---(extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) ---(suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) ---(better) of our agriculture.
Answer: a) Riverine; b) agricultural; c) importance; d) dependent; e) insufficient; f) different; g) dries; h) extremely; i) unsuitable; j) betterment

11. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Cumilla Board-2019]
Success in life depends on the proper (a) ---(utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) --- (value) time in (c) ---(idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) ---(punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) ---(rich) the (f) ---(man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) ---(biography) of successful persons, one will learn that they never kept any work (h) ---(do) for the next day. (i) ---(obvious), they were true to their words. So, they got a (j) ---(respect) position in the society.
Answer: a) utilization; b) valuable; c) idleness; d) Punctuality; e) enriches; f) human; g) autobiography; h) undone; i) obviously; j) respectful

12. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) ---(resource) thing for the students. Teachers were the only guides and source of information. The students had to collect all the (b) ---(inform) from the lecture of their (c) ---(teach). There was no guidebook or other (d) ---(refer) books in the market. During that period a teacher had to deliver a lecture by (e) ---(study) the textbook. Because of the (f) ---(situate) the students used to depend on the teachers (g) ---(complete). As a result, there was a great (h) --- (relate) between a (i) ---(teach) and a student. Their (j) ---(popular) existed among the students in the society.

Answer: a) resourceful; b) information; c) teachers; d) reference; e) studying; f) situation; g) completely; h) relationship; i) teacher; j) popularity

SSC Suffix and Prefix 2018 All Board Questions With Answer

13. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [SSC Exam-2018]
People are (a)--- (general) fond of glittering things. They are (b)--- (love) of surface. They are concerned with the (c)--- (out) show of things and beings. They (d)--- (hard) bother about intrinsic value. Gold is a very (e)--- (value) thing. But there are (f)--- (vary) metals in nature that look like gold. They fade soon and become less (g)--- (beauty). So, the surface of anything should not be the key for its (h)--- (measure). We all should be (i)--- (care) about this truth. Otherwise, we will have to be (j)---(repent) long run.
Answer: a) generally: b) lovers; c) outward / outer; d) hardly; e) valuable; f) various; g) beautiful; h) measurement; i) careful; j) repentant.

SSC Suffix and Prefix 2017 All Board Questions With Answer

14. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Dhaka Board-2017]
Flowers are the symbol of love (a)--- (pure). They are (b)--- (know) for their beauty and fragrance. Some flowers are (c)--- (note) for their fragrance and some are for their beauty. But the rose is favourite to us for its colour and beauty. It mother place is the city of Paris. The (d)--- (Japan) are exceptionally famous for its (e)--- (cultivate). At present most of the countries grow rose in plenty. It (f) (general) grows from June to November. It scent makes us (g)--- (cheer). It makes people lively, lovely, (h)--- (affection) and so on. By (i)--- (grow) roses in plenty, we can export them and solve our (j)--- (employ) problem.
Answer: a) purity; b) known; c) notable; d) Japanese; e) cultivation; f) generally; g) cheerful; h) affectionate; i) growing; j) unemployment

15. . Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Cumilla Board-2017]
Trees are a)---(use) to man in many ways. They are companion in our day to day life. It is b)--- (possible) to build our homes, furniture etc. without trees. Trees save us from flood and c)--- (nature) calamities. It d)--- (strength) the soil. If we cut trees (e)----(discriminately), there will be ecological f)---
(balanced). So tree g)---(plant) programme should be extended for a better, h)---(happy),(i)---- (healthy) life and j)---(peace) environment.
Answer: a) useful b) impossible c) natural d) strengthens e) indiscriminately f) imbalanced g) plantation h) happier i) healthier j) peaceful.

16. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board-2017;Jashore Board-2019;Barishal Board-2019]
Life without leisure a)----(relax) is dull. Life becomes ( b)---- (charm) if does not have any time to enjoy the (c)--- (beauty) objects of nature. d)---(monotony) work hinders the (e)--- (smooth) of work. Leisure (f)---(new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that g)--- (work) is (h)---(harm). Leisure does not mean (i)---(idle). It gives freshness to (j)--- (create) our energy/It gives (j) ---(fresh) to our mind.
Answer: (a) relaxation; (b) charmless; (c) beautiful; (d) Monotonous; (e) smoothness; (f) enriches; (g) worklessness/over work; (h) harmful; (i) idleness; (j) recreates/ refreshment

17. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis: [Sylhet Board-2017]
Food (a)--- (adulteration) is a crime. Adulterated food is (b)--- (poison) and causes (c)--- (curable) diseases. Some (d)--- (greed) businessmen are responsible for this (e)--- (wicked). The steps so far taken by the government against those (f)--- (honest) businessmen (g)--- (real) deserve praise. (h)--- (present), the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i)--- (Hopeful), we will be able to shun this (j)--- (practice) very soon.
Answer: a) adulteration; B) poisonous; c) incurable; d) greedy; e) wickedness; f) dishonest; g) really; h) Presently; I) Hopefully; j) malpractice

18. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Jashore Board-2017]
You should bear in mind that (a)--- (confidence) assists a man to teach the gold of life. The lack of (b)--- (determine) leads one to lose the confidence. You need it in order to (c)--- (come) the problem of life. Fix a target and then try (d)--- (sincere) to gain success. Don't lose heart if you fail. Remember that (e)--- (fail) is the pillar of success. Whereas, success without (f)--- (complete) is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (g)--- (mental k strong and make (h)--- (prepare) for struggling to reach the goal. Nobody can be (i)--- (success) in his mission. Failure makes him more (j)--- (determine) to work hard.
Answer: a) self-confidence; b) determination; c) overcome; d) sincerely; e) failure: f) completion; g) mentally; h) preparation; i) succeeded/successful; j) determined

19. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Barishal Board-2017]
Zahir Raihan was of the most (a)--- (talent) film makers in Bangladesh. He was an (b)--- (act) worker of the Language Movement. He was also present at the (c)--- (history) meeting at Amtala on February 21, 1952. All through his life, Zahir dreamt for a (d)--- (democrat) society, a society that will (e)--- (sure) freedom of speech and will. He made a (f)--- (legend) film Jibon Theke Neya based on the Language (g)--- (Move) of 1952. He could see the (h)--- (incept) of a free and (i)--- (dependent) Bangladesh. And it's a pity that this (j)--- (dream) was missing at such a time when his dream came true.
Answer: a) talented; b) active; c) historical; d) democratic; e) ensure; f) legendary; g) Movement; h) inception; i) independent; j) dreamer

20. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.[Chittagong Board-2017]
(a)--- (kind) is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b)--- (kind) to the people in distress and even to (c)--- (low) animals. Some naughty boys (d)---(joy) beating the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (e)--- (rational) behaviour. Animals are dumb (f)--- (create). They are (g)---(harm) beings. Some animals are very (h)---(faith) and they feel no (i )---(hesitate) to risk their lives for our (j)---(protect).
Answer: a) Kindness; b) unkind; c) lower; d) enjoy; e) irrational; f) creations/ creatures; g) harmless h) faithful; i) hesitation; j) protection.

21. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis. [Rajshahi Board-2017]
Early rising is the habit of (a)---(get) up from bed early in the morning. An early (b)--- (rise) can enjoy the (c)--- (fresh) of the morning air. He can hear the (d)--- (melody) songs of the birds. Again, he can start his day's work (e)--- ( early) than others. An early riser does not suffer from (f)--- (physic) problems very often. So, he need not go to any (g)--- (physic) (h)--- (frequent). Thus, an early riser enjoys (i)--- (very) benefits and leads an (j)--- ( peace) life.

Answer: a) getting; b) riser; c) freshness; d) melodious; e) earlier; f) physical; g) physician ;h) frequently; i) various; j) peaceful.

Completing Sentence 4.1

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2012

1. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2012]

(a) United we stand, ___________________________.

(b) Rupa talks as if ___________________________.

(d) Zinia is so tired that ___________________________.

(e) As I had forgotten her, ___________________________.

26. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2012]

(a) As the poor man was hungry, ___________________________.

(b) The weather was so cold that ___________________________.

(d) It is high time ___________________________.

(e) A patriot is respected because ___________________________.

2. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2012]

(a) The weather is so cold ___________________________.

(b) He was strong enough to ___________________________.

(d) Hasib behaves as if, ___________________________.

(e) You had better ___________________________.

3. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2012]

(a) A college is a seat of learning, ___________________________.

(b) It should be a peaceful place ___________________________.

(d) The students who take part in politics ___________________________.

(e) The sooner it can be controlled, ___________________________.

4. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2012]

(a) I wish ___________________________.

(b) He works hard so that ___________________________.

(d) Man is born free but ___________________________.

(e) It is our sacred duty to ___________________________.

5. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2012]

(a) He hurried to the station lest ___________________________.

(b) People are advised to take oral-saline since ___________________________.

(d) The weather was so unbearable ___________________________.

(e) When the final hour of departure came, ___________________________.

6. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2012]

(a) We want that ___________________________.

(b) Man dies but ___________________________.

(d) I wish I ___________________________.

(e) A patriot is a person ___________________________.

7. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2012]

(a) Since Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country ___________________________.

(b) Though Bangladesh is a small country, ___________________________.

(d) Moreover, our country ___________________________.

(e) We all should come forward with a view to ___________________________.

SSC Completing Sentence all board 2011

8. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2011]

(a) We should say ‘no’ to corruption because ___________________________.

(b) Corrupt persons are not only dishonest ___________________________.

(d) We should work together if ___________________________.

(e) But we are so self-centred that ___________________________.

9. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2011]

(a) No sooner had he reached the station ___________________________.

(b) She ran fast lest ___________________________.

(d) I prevented him ___________________________.

(e) All should do something ___________________________.

10. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2011]

(a) AIDS is a fatal disease ___________________________.

(b) It is such a disease that ___________________________.

(d) The doctors suggest that ___________________________.

(e) There is no further remedy ___________________________.

11. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2011]

(a) Arif studies attentively so that ___________________________.

(b) Hardly had the leader finished his speech ___________________________.

(d) A fish market is the place ___________________________.

(e) It is disappointing to note that ___________________________.

12. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2011]

(a) Walk fast lest ___________________________.

(b) It is high time ___________________________.

(d) For good health ___________________________.

(e) If I help him in danger ___________________________.

13. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2011]

(a) We work hard so that, ___________________________.

(b) There is nobody ___________________________.

(d) He left the place after, ___________________________.

(e) As soon as the police came, ___________________________.

14. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2011]

(a) I don’t like people ___________________________.

(b) Do you know ___________________________.

(d) You will not prosper unless ___________________________.

(e) Had I been proposed to go ___________________________.

SSC Completing sentence all board 2010

15. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2010]

(a) You cannot find others to love you unless ___________________________.

(b) It is a love that ___________________________.

(d) Your friends cannot help ___________________________.

(e) If you are not loved, it is good evidence that ___________________________.

16. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2010]

(a) Walk fast lest ___________________________.

(b) Our students are so meritorious ___________________________.

(d) If I knew his mobile number ___________________________.

(e) It is time ___________________________.

17. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2010]

(a) He has a lot of money ___________________________.

(b) My father gave me taka 500 so that ___________________________.

(d) Though it rained yesterday ___________________________.

(e) The train had left the station before ___________________________.

18. Completing the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2010]

(a) A graveyard is a place ___________________________.

(b) I am not sure whether ___________________________.

(d) Do you mind if ___________________________.

(e) Unless you work hard ___________________________.

19. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2010]

(a) It is easy to say ___________________________.

(b) Five years passed since I had met you.

(d) She insisted that ___________________________.

(e) Unless you work hard, ___________________________.

20. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2010]

(a) He could not attend the meeting ___________________________.

(b) We went to his residence as soon as ___________________________.

(d) We immediately decided to shift him to a hospital ___________________________.

(e) No sooner had we reached the hospital ___________________________.

21. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2010]

(a) They went to college after ___________________________.

(b) This poem is too difficult ___________________________.

(d) He speaks as if ___________________________.

(e) It is high time ___________________________.

22. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2010]

(a) As you sow, ___________________________.

(b) Although Bangladesh is a populous country, ___________________________.

(d) I wish I were a child again.

(e) He took up a part-time job so that ___________________________.

SSC Completing sentence all board 2009

23. Completing the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2009]

(a) Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country, ___________________________.

(b) As her economy depends on agriculture, ___________________________.

(d) Though our farmers work hard, ___________________________.

(e) They cannot improve their condition ___________________________.

24. Completing the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2009]

(a) The poor man is too hungry ___________________________.

(b) I came here with a view to ___________________________.

(d) Hasib behaves as if ___________________________.

(e) The higher we fly, ___________________________.

25. Completing the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2009]

(a) Water is so vital of all-natural resources that ___________________________.

(b) It is water ___________________________.

(d) Though Bangladesh is blessed with rivers ___________________________.

(e) If the rainfall is timely, ___________________________.

26. Completing the following sentences. [Jeshore Board-2009]

(a) My father is a teacher ___________________________.

(b) Unless he gets up early in the morning, ___________________________.

(d) Though it’s raining, ___________________________.

(e) A patriot is respected because ___________________________.

27. Completing the following sentences. [Chattogram Board-2009]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because ___________________________.

(b) The wind was so strong that ___________________________.

(d) They were frightened ___________________________.

(e) Take your umbrella lest ___________________________.

28. Completing the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2009]

(a) It is true that most of the parents in our country are not interested enough to ___________________________.

(b) Parents think that spending money on the children’s education is unwise especially ___________________________.

(d) To lessen discrimination in children’s educational status the government gives subsidy for female children so that ___________________________.

(e) It is a good sign that nowadays ___________________________.

29. Completing the following sentences. [Barishal Board -2009]

(a) Yesterday Mita had an accident ___________________________.

(b) No sooner had we heard the news ___________________________.

(d) We took her to a hospital ___________________________.

(e) As it was a public hospital, ___________________________.

(e) But our patient was so serious that ___________________________.

30. Completing the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2009]

(a) ___________________________.time and tide wait for none.

(b) Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, ___________________________.

(d) Those ___________________________.have utilised their time.

(e) If we make the best use of the time ___________________________.

Completing Sentence Exercise- 4.2

Complete these sentences.

He told me that _____________.
I informed her that_____________.
Mina asked if_____________.
He complained to me that_____________.
My teacher mentioned that_____________.
My friend arrived after_____________.
Let me stay here till_____________.
We wept bitterly as_____________.
I was having a shower when _____________.
Let him sleep while_____________.
I'll do it as soon as____________
They haven't given me anything to eat_____________.
I had been punctual since_____________.
They will support us because_____________.
He behaves as though_____________.
It is three weeks since_____________.
It was nearly five years since_____________.
I look after her children while_____________.
The guests arrived_____________.
As soon as we get tickets when_____________.
Can I see you before_____________ ?
When he had ended the story_____________.
The child hadn't laughed because_____________.
My sister had been busy ever since_____________.
Have you been in politics since_____________.
Ever since you arrived_____________.
She waited as long as_____________.
As soon as I heard the explosion_____________.
Shiraj and I had been close friends since_____________.
When I see Hena , _____________.
Let me know when_____________.
You can stay here as long as_____________.
I'll have finished by the time_____________.
Wait here until_____________.
He went to bed after_____________.
I met him as soon as_____________.
She hasn't written since_____________.
He had no sooner arrived than_____________.
He had scarcely left the school when_____________.
They hadn't gone very far before_____________.
Your friend will help you if_____________.
The guests might come. if_____________.
You are sure to be late if_____________.
I will give her a call if _____________.
I will do the shopping if_____________.
If you lose weight_____________.
If the baby is crying_____________.
If they have lost any money_____________.
Wake me up if_____________.
Tell him to be silent if_____________.
Any holes should be repaired so that_____________.
I have drawn a picture so that_____________.
His father lifted Minhaj on his shoulder so that_____________.
I have underlined it so that_____________.
Try to write clearly so that_____________
I couldn't see her face as_____________.
I couldn't hear the news because_____________.
He didn't wake up early as_____________.
He was very tired since_____________.
I asked him why_____________.
He asked me when_____________.
7hey told us that_____________.
We informed them that_____________.
He moved carefully so that_____________.
I gave up sugar and butter because_____________.
He sat in the comer because _____________.
He used both hands so that_____________.
We went over every detail as_____________.
She left quietly since_____________.
I woke up in the middle of the night in order that_____________.

Completing Sentence Worksheet-5.0

HSC Examination- 2019 All Board Questions

1. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Dhaka Board-2019]

(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest ___________________.

(b) There goes a proverb that ___________________.So, we must make proper use of time.

(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country ___________________.We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when ___________________.

(t) English is an international language. If you are weak in English ___________________.

(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for ___________________.

(h) I was really in great danger. He came here with a view to ___________________.

(i) I can't recall his name. It is long since ___________________.

(j) Time will decide everything. Do your best ___________________.

2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2019]

(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where ___________________.
(b) Unity is power. Unless you are united, ___________________.
(c) Work carefully lest ___________________.
(d) Shabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though ___________________.
(e) It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that ___________________.
(f) Could you avoid ___________________.
(g) A proverb goes that morning shows the day.
(h) Democratic Govt. will provide ___________________.
(i) Let us play in the field, shall we?
(j) The bee is one of the busiest insects. We should follow the ___________________.

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Rajshahi Board-2019]

(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to ___________________.

(b) She was thirty years old when ___________________.

(d) I got up late today. Let's take a taxi so that ___________________.

(e) A village doctor is a person who ___________________. He is the best friend to the villagers.

(f) She said, “It is high time we ___________________”

(g) I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, ___________________.

(h) I don't know why you go there, most probably, ___________________.

(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless ___________________.

(i) He who follows two hares ___________________.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Jashore Board-2019]

(a) We cannot buy a car if ___________________.It costs a lot of money.

(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever ___________________.

( d) Since it was raining heavily, we could not go to the field. We tayed at home.

(e) Though he is dull of hearing, ___________________.He can make a good result.

(f) Danger comes when ___________________.So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child ___________________.I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when ___________________.Thus we were saved.

(i) Speak the truth or ___________________.. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.

(j) He took biology in lieu of___________________. Biology is difficult for him.

5. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Sylhet Board 2019]

a) "Do you know this man?" "Yes, I know him. ___________________,since he was a boy."
(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had had a camera, ___________________.
(c) I have never been suspicious of his honesty. I have always believed ___________________.
(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted ___________________.
(e) The woman ___________________was taken to hospital.
(f) When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found bar ___________________.

(g) My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days ___________________..
(h) I am not a rich man. So I never go to the shops ___________________.
(i) Don't worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving ___________________.
(j) She never travels alone. She is ___________________.

6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Barishal Board-2019]

(a) A railway station is the place ___________________.
(b) No sooner had he reached the station than the train left.
(c) He is satisfied with what ___________________.
(d) The car made in Japan runs very smoothly.
e) He behaved as if ___________________.
f) What is lotted ___________________.

g) My purse has been lost where ___________________.
h) My friend, Ripon, appeared before the interview board. As he was smart ___________________.
i) You are a late. You cannot eat a mango let alone ___________________.
j) I am very hungry today. I had better ___________________.

7. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Chattogram Board-2019]

a) English is an international language. So. to keep pace with the process of globalization ___________________.
b) I am an early riser. I am used to ___________________.
c) You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight ___________________.
(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know ___________________.
e) Women constitute half of the total population of our country. No progress is possible ___________________.
f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that ___________________.
g) She loves reading. She will be reading while ___________________.
h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balanced diet ___________________.
(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees ___________________.
j) Environment in polluted in many ways. It is high time ___________________.

8. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dinajpur Board-2019]

(a) He is a liar. Do not rely ___________________.

(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science, But ___________________.

(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to ___________________.

(e) Whenever he speaks in English, ___________________.But we learn through mistakes.

(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time ___________________.

(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest ___________________.

(h) There is nobody ___________________.Hence happiness is a relative term.

(i) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant ___________________.

(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, ___________________.

HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions

9. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [HSC Exam-Ka Set-2018]

(a) Industry is the ___________________.

(b) A man cannot succeed in life without being industrious.

(d) The man who is industrious can maintain sound health.

(e) We should not like those persons ___________________.

(f) I always ___________________.

(g) I know the story of an industrious person ___________________.

(h) That man always inspires me ___________________.

(i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich ___________________.

(j) ___________________.of his idleness.

Completing sentence exercise with answer

10. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [HSC Exam-Kha Set-2018]

(a) Whenever he goes to the book fair, ___________________.

(b) It is high time ___________________.

(d) I wish ___________________.

(e) She loved to live among the poor villagers so that ___________________.

(f) She cannot compete with her classmates because of ___________________.

(g) We saw a snake while we ___________________.

(h) Had I been a rich man, ___________________.

(i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who ___________________.

(j) Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise ___________________.

HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions

11. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dhaka Board-2017]

(a) So, we should ___________________.

(b) ___________________, you cannot get a good job.

(d) I wish ___________________.

(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modem science. But ___________________.

(f) So, he should ___________________.

(g) He confessed that ___________________.

(h) It was too difficult ___________________.

(i) Since there was no more question to discuss, ___________________.

(j) It is a good sign that nowadays ___________________.

12. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2017]

(a) He studies medicine so that ___________________.

(b) It was five years since we ___________________.

(d) The box was too heavy for ___________________.

(e) went to the market yesterday. Had you requested me? I ___________________.

(f) ___________________.I have finished my study.

(g) If the bank gives them a loan on easy terms. they ___________________.

(h) Unity is strength, united we stand, ___________________.

(i) We saw a snake while ___________________.

(j) A graveyard is a place ___________________.

13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Rajshahi Board-2017]

(a) 21st February is a red letter day in our life because___________________.

(b) They were so lazy that ___________________.

(d) It is high time you ___________________..

(e) If you want to go abroad for higher studies, you have to learn English.

(f) It flies from flower to flower to ___________________.

(g) It is many years since ___________________.

(h) The sooner we get up, the earlier ___________________.

(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 ___________________.

14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Jashore Board-2017]

a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep I feel sleepy ___________________.
b) You cannot handle such ___________________if you do not 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 the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where people ___________________.
f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough ___________________?
g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not ___________________.
h) Whenever 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 ___________________.

15. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Sylhet Board-2017]

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 ___________________.

16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Barishal Board-2017]

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.

17. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Chattogram Board-2017]

a) We should keep the environment free from pollution so that ___________________.
b) Without following the rules of hygiene. We ___________________.
c) He ___________________.before he took part in the competition.
d) To tell the truth misfortune ___________________.
e) ___________________more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
f) They boy was playing when ___________________.
g) If I felt better, I would continue my classes.
h) We cannot prosper in life unless ___________________.
i) Last year ___________________that other competitors were left behind.
j) If we take a balanced diet, ___________________.

18. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dinajpur Board-2017]

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 do well in his examinations.
c) ___________________.is not good. We should give up it.
d) Learning without understanding 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 careful ___________________.In Dhaka city. They don't waste their resource. Man is a social being. No man can do ___________________.
i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him ___________________.
j) A large number of people in Bangladesh are unemployed. ___________________is a possible solution to this problem.

HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions

19. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dhaka Board-2016]
(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 more and more trees.
f) There goes a proverb that ___________________.So, we must properly use 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 ___________________.

20. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2016]
(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 successful.
(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 ___________________.

21. Complete using suitable clauses/phrases: [Rajshahi Board-2016]
(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 a H.S.C 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 ___________________.
(i) It is very cold outside. You had better ___________________.
(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness, Would that ___________________.

22. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Jashore Board-2016]
(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. ___________________after I have finished my study.
(e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to ___________________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 ___________________.

23. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:[Sylhet Board-2016]
(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.

24. Complete the sentences using suitable clause/phrases. [Barishal Board-2016]
(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 ___________________.

25. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Chattogram Board-2016]
(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 hardworking man. Unfortunately, he ___________________.
(d) Success does not 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 ___________________.
(g) Life should not be considered ___________________.It is full of sorrows and sufferings.
(h) When you ___________________, you will go home.
(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest ___________________.
(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work, ___________________.

26. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Dinajpur Board-2016]
(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 1 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 ___________________.

Completing Sentence Worksheet-5.0 Answer

1. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Dhaka Board-2019]

(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest we should miss the class.

(b) There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none. So, we must make proper use of time.

(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country we have many heritage sites. We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when we became independent.

(t) English is an international language. If you are weak in English you cannot get a good job.

(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for me to lift/carry/.

(h) I was really in great danger. He came here with a view to helping/ rescuing me.

(i) I can't recall his name. It is long since I saw/met him.

(j) Time will decide everything. Do your best without any hesitation.

2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2019]

(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where he was born?
(b) Unity is power. Unless you are united, You may be harmed.
(c) Work carefully lest you should fail.
(d) Shabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though he were an MBBS.
(e) It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that I can keep me warm.
(f) Could you avoid quarreling with your neighbors?
(g) A proverb goes that morning shows the day.
(h) Democratic Govt. will provide freedom of speech for all.
(i) Let us play in the field, shall we?
(j) The bee is one of the busiest insects. We should follow the lifestyle of bee.

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Rajshahi Board-2019]

(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to serving the sick people.

(b) She was thirty years old when she took nursing as her profession.

(d) I got up late today. Let's take a taxi so that we may reach the exam hall on time.

(e) A village doctor is a person who serves the villagers. He is the best friend to the villagers.

(f) She said, “It is high time we left the place”.

(g) I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky.

(h) I don't know why you go there, most probably, to meet your friend.

(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless our farmers work hard.

(i) He who follows two hares catches neither.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.[Jashore Board-2019]

(a) We cannot buy a car if don't get a car. It costs a lot of money.

(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever you need help.

( d) Since it was raining heavily, we could not go to the field. We tayed at home.

(e) Though he is dull of hearing, he is serious about his study. He can make a good result.

(f) Danger comes when it is feared. So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child I used to play cricket. I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when we cried for help to save us. Thus we were saved.

(i) Speak the truth or you will be punished. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.

(j) He took biology in lieu of-agriculture/Electric Math. Biology is difficult for him.

5. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Sylhet Board 2019]

a) "Do you know this man?" "Yes, I know him. He has been known to me since he was a boy."
(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had had a camera, I would have. captured/photographed it.
(c) I have never been suspicious of his honesty. I have always believed he is a thoroughly honest man.
(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted to play in such hot condition.
(e) The woman who was hit by a bus was taken to hospital.
(f) When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found bar inside a ower vase.

(g) My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days when there was no TV.
(h) I am not a rich man. So I never go to the shops where costly products are sold.
(i) Don't worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving as fast as I can.
(j) She never travels alone. She is very afraid of travelling alone.

6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Barishal Board-2019]

(a) A railway station is the place where people wait for the train.
(b) No sooner had he reached the station than the train left.
(c) He is satisfied with what he earns.
(d) The car made in Japan runs very smoothly.
e) He behaved as if he had been mad.
f) What is lotted cannot be blotted.

g) My purse has been lost where it is least feared.
h) My friend, Ripon, appeared before the interview board. As he was smart he could easily please the interviewers.
i) You are a late. You cannot eat a mango let alone ten mangoes.
j) I am very hungry today. I had better take my dinner early.

7. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Chattogram Board-2019]

a) English is an international language. So. to keep pace with the process of globalization we must learn English.
b) I am an early riser. I am used to getting up early and having a walk in the morning.
c) You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight you have to take physical exercise.
(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know how to read or write.
e) Women constitute half of the total population of our country. No progress is possible without their contribution.
f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that "a sound mind lives in sound body".
g) She loves reading. She will be reading while we are playing in the field.
h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balanced diet so that we can be healthy.
(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees in order to reduce the effect of environment pollution.
j) Environment in polluted in many ways. It is high time we stopped polluting our environment.

8. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dinajpur Board-2019]

(a) He is a liar. Do not rely on him.

(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science, But it is harmful too.

(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to addressing them.

(e) Whenever he speaks in English, he makes no mistake. But we learn through mistakes.

(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time we developed it.

(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest we should fail.

(h) There is nobody who is happy with what he has. Hence happiness is a relative term.

(i) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant trees and not cut them down.

(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, I get plenty of time to work.

HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions

9. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [HSC Exam-Ka Set-2018]

(a) Industry is the key to success.

(b) A man cannot succeed in life without being industrious.

(d) The man who is industrious can maintain sound health.

(e) We should not like those persons who are lazy.

(f) I always try to work hard.

(g) I know the story of an industrious person who lived in our village.

(h) That man always inspires me to work hard.

(i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich by working hard.

(j) He has become poor- as a result of his idleness.

Completing sentence exercise with answer

10. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [HSC Exam-Kha Set-2018]

(a) Whenever he goes to the book fair, he buys a number of books.

(b) It is high time you stopped smoking.

(d) I wish I were a bird.

(e) She loved to live among the poor villagers so that she could help them.

(f) She cannot compete with her classmates because of weakness in English.

(g) We saw a snake while we were crossing the jungle.

(h) Had I been a rich man, I would have helped the flood affected people.

(i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who can avoid death.

(j) Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise you will not be able to understand it.

HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions

11. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dhaka Board-2017]

(a) So, we should not cut trees at random.

(b) If you do not know English well, you cannot get a good job.

(d) I wish I were a child again.

(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modem science. But we must not misuse it.

(f) So, he should engage someone to run it.

(g) He confessed that he was guilty.

(h) It was too difficult for them to memorise.

(i) Since there was no more question to discuss, the president finished the meeting.

(j) It is a good sign that nowadays girls are being educated in good numbers.

12. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2017]

(a) He studies medicine so that he can become a medical specialist.

(b) It was five years since we had last met.

(d) The box was too heavy for me to lift.

(e) went to the market yesterday. Had you requested me? I would have bought a gift for you.

(f) I will come back after I have finished my study.

(g) If the bank gives them a loan on easy terms. they can change their condition.

(h) Unity is strength, united we stand, divided we fall.

(i) We saw a snake while we were walking.

(j) A graveyard is a place where the dead are buried.

13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Rajshahi Board-2017]

(a) 21st February is a red letter day in our life because on this day we achieved the rightful place of Bangla through sacrifice.

(b) They were so lazy that the farmer became very worried about them.

(d) It is high time you gave up king.

(e) If you want to go abroad for higher studies, you have to learn English.

(f) It flies from flower to flower to collect honey.

(g) It is many years since we last sat together.

(h) The sooner we get up, the earlier we can start our activities.

(i) There goes the proverb "United we stand. divided we fall", Unless we are united divided we fall.

(j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to solving these problems.

14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Jashore Board-2017]

a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep I feel sleepy as soon as I start watching TV.
b) You cannot handle such a situation in the class if you do not have prior experience in teaching.
c) If the driver had been more careful, he could have avoided the fatal accident.
d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that we decided to postpone it.
e) A village market is one the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where people buy and sell things.
f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough to carry it?
g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not earn by begging.
h) Whenever he speaks in English, he makes a lot of mistakes. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes.
i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes before the train stars.
j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but difficult to give up.

15. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Sylhet Board-2017]

a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, you will be respected by all.
(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time we loved our country.
c) English is an international language. I wish I could speak English fluently.
d) If I had much money, I would help the poor.
(e) There goes a proverb that a friend in need a friend indeed. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.
f) Hardly has he seen his friend when he left the place.
g) It is a long time since we met last together.
h) All of us have to work hard with a view to having success in life.
i) I was too young to understand the politics of people.
j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he should fail in the examination.

16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Barishal Board-2017]

a) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don't work hard in your student life, you will not get a job in future.
b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which we can not live.
c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that I can do well in the exam.
d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind giving me your cellphone 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 I went to see him.
f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly any one who does not love flower.
g) Walk fast lest you should miss the bus.
h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants to serve the poor in her village.
i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become face-book freak. They waste time for nothing. They should know that time once lost is lost forever.
j) He came to my room while I was sleeping. He did not wake me up.

17. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Chattogram Board-2017]

a) We should keep the environment free from pollution so that we can live a healthy life.
b) Without following the rules of hygiene. We cannot have good health.
c) He practiced a lot before he took part in the competition.
d) To tell the truth misfortune does not come alone.
e) If she had studied more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
f) They boy was playing when his mother called him.
g) If I felt better, I would continue my classes.
h) We cannot prosper in life unless we make proper use of time.
i) Last year he ran so fast that other competitors were left behind.
j) If we take a balanced diet, it works well.

18. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dinajpur Board-2017]

a) Rifat does not like to eat rich foods. 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 do well in his examinations.
c) The habit of telling lies is not good. We should give up it.
d) Learning without understanding gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.
e) There is nobody who is happy with his present condition. Hence happiness is a relative term.
f) Birds that come to our country in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them.
g) People are careful in using water, gas etc. In Dhaka city. They don't waste their resource. Man is a social being. No man can do without the help of others.
i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him to be physician.
j) A large number of people in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self employment is a possible solution to this problem.

HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions

19. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Dhaka Board-2016]
(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercises, you will be healthy and strong.
(b) They came to you with a view to having a talk, but you scolded them without any reason.
(c) Please wait here until I returned. I have a serious matter to discuss with you.
(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, I would have taken my meal.
(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant more and more trees.
f) There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none. So, we must make proper use of time.
(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we must do not drink it.
(h) The two brothers are not on good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, we found them quarreling with each other.
i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time we prevented air pollution.
(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that we could live in an Independent country.

20. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Cumilla Board-2016]
(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 we became independent.
(b) A proverb goes that honesty is the best policy. So we must try to lead an honest life.
(c) Courtesy means showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agricultures, she needs to put emphasis on it.
(e) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless you are punctual.
(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is over populated.
(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser I get enough time to do my work.
(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you are confident, you will be successful.
(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I get enough time to do my work.
(j) His father has no ability to bear his sons educational expenses. So the son takes up a part-time job so that he can continue his study.

21. Complete using suitable clauses/phrases: [Rajshahi Board-2016]
(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, you will succeed.
(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time we stood against corruption.
(c) Abdul is an a H.S.C candidate. He is studying hard lest he should fail in the exam.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why the students in Bangladesh fail in English. That English is a foreign language is the main reason.
(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I were a bird.
(f) No sooner had we reached there than the program began. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the programme.
(g) It is not good to be with bad company. A man is known by the company he keeps.
(h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if he were a good doctor.
(i) It is very cold outside. You had better stay inside.
(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness, Would that I were a child again.

22. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. [Jashore Board-2016]
(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that he can do better in geometry.
(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we had met last.
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she felt a bad headache. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.
(d) Don't worry. I will help you after I have finished my study.
(e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to getting some help 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 him to carry.
(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they can produce good crops
(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we stopped misuse of electricity.
(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me after he had finished his homework.
(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would have been very happy.

23. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:[Sylhet Board-2016]
(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That's why they worked for the flood affected people.
(b) There were five boys. I took five books that I gave to each one of them.
(c) When he came out, he was greeted with a great teacher. He was worthy of getting such greetings.
(d) Though the pen writes well, it is very costly. I can't afford to use it.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students to memorize. They couldn't but memorize it.
(f) If I had a camera, I would take some photograph. I like photography.
(g) He came to my room while I was sleeping. He didn't wake me up.
(h) Rina waited until I gave the book to her. She went after getting it.
(i) He went to London so that he could complete his higher study there. He was devoted to study.
(j) He confessed that he was guilty. So, I forgave him.

24. Complete the sentences using suitable clause/phrases. [Barishal Board-2016]
(a) You cannot buy a car unless you earn lot. It costs a lot.
(b) You are now sick. Call me in case you need a doctor.
(c) He is so short that he can not chop well.
(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss we should end the meeting.
(e) I worked hard although I could not get the expected salary.
(f) Hardly had we started to eat when he came home.
(g) We were unable to go by train because of the strike.
(h) I will give him the message as soon as I see him.
(i) When I was a child, I did not like to take food.
(j) There are many helpless people I wish I could help them.

25. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: [Chattogram Board-2016]
(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources of earning foreign exchanges. But this sector is afflicted with many problems.
(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news, he decided to fight back.
(c) Mr. Karim is a hardworking man. Unfortunately be cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.
(d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way he becomes successful.
(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays female education is being encouraged.
(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty to save our motherland.
(g) Life should not be considered a bed of roses. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.
(h) When you finish your work, you will go home

COMPLETING SENTENCE WORKSHEET-5.1

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 0.5x10=5
1.
a) The financial condition of my family was not so good. So, I took up a part time job so that —.
a) Flood visits Bangladesh almost every year. Most often it occurs because of—.
b) He is absent from the meeting as —. He has gone to consult a doctor.
c) Sharat Chandra is my favourite author. His writings are outstanding. Whenever I read any of his writings,
d) Wait for me until —. I have something important to tell you.
e) — when the last train will arrive?" "Sorry I'm a new corner here."
f) Rakib and Sajol saw an old man lying on the road while —. They rushed to the man and found him senseless.
g) They felt pity for him and took him to the hospital.
h) I don't know whether —. But It's sure that he will come tomorrow.
i) The exam is knocking at the door. But you are not still so serious in your studies. Be serious lest —.
j) "Would you mind if—?" "Certainly not. Please take it. I have an extra."
2.
a) "Would you mind —?" "No, thanks. I have just had a glass of milk."
b) Shafiq didn't like to meet me. For this, he left the place after —.
c) Rakib was too late for the station. He had to take a taxi. Hardly had he reached the station —.
d) I'm so tired that —. Please, take a rickshaw.
e) Students should avoid adopting unfair means in the examination. It may bring a good result for them, but—.
f) Though Bangladesh is a small country, —. It is now the number one problem for her.
g) English is used for global communication. Unless you learn it, —.
h) Jahid is ill. I should go to see him. Do you know where —.
i) I may meet Ratan tonight. —, I'll tell him the news.
j) The concert is great! I have really enjoyed it. But now I have to be hurry lest —.
3.
a) The exam is knocking at the door. Arif is studying heart and soul so that —.
b) Sohel is very sincere in his study. He never misses any class. But because of his illness, —.
c) Whenever I read something, —. I know it makes my study perfect.
d) I'm afraid of going there alone. So, I have to wait until
e) Everyone was more affectionate to me when —. I wish I were a child again.
f) The other day while I was coming home from college, —. It occurred near the college. It killed two men and injured other three.
g) The flowers died. If someone had watered the flowers, --.
h) Fm not fond of jokes. — who tell jokes all the time.
i) Nicola's car is clean now. She's just —.
j) The room is not very big. I wish it —.
4.
a) Mr. Jamal used to lose his temper in a slightest matter. His relative didn't like him because of —.
b) Richard is finding life a bit difficult in France. He can't communicate with the natives as —.
c) Writing is his favourite pastime. Whenever he gets time, —.
d) "Is Lisa coming to the party?" "No, — until you call her."
e) A wise man is one who has knowledge. So, acquire knowledge if—.
f) To save himself from his enemies, Robert Bruce took shelter in a cave. He began to think how —.
g) Bangladesh is a small country but —. It is now the number one problem for her.
h) The load is too heavy for me. So, I have called my cousin. He is strong enough —.
i) Vidyasagar noticed that his mother was wearing an old, torn shwal. So, —.
j) Despite being a millionaire, Mr. Ahmed hates But , don't think that he is a miser. He is actually frugal.
5. a) You should avoid bad companies, because a person is known —.
b) This place is not safe for you. You had better —.
c) Rahul returned home last night. He went to Dhaka with a view to —.
d) Sham needed to go to the station to receive his maternal uncle. But the weather was so cold that —.
e) Students in primary school drop out in large number. We cannot ensure education for all unless —.
f) AIDS is a fatal disease which —. We should be careful about it.
g) The plan may not work. —, we'll have to think of something else.
h) Kalam: Hello, Shafiq. I rang you at about ten, but there was no reply. Shafiq: Oh, sorry. You rang while —.
i) Whenever he sees me, —. So, I think I should avoid him.
j) Fresh air is good for health. So, I get up early and go for a morning walk so that —.

a) We are fond of our physics teacher, Mr. Latif. — whenever we face any problem. Really, he is an ideal teacher.
b) Success depends on utilization of time. So we should not waste time if —.
c) I couldn't buy the book because —. I could have bought the book if I had had some money.
d) Patriotism is a noble virtue. A patriot is a person who —.
e) We were not late for the conference. We couldn't get a seat in spite of—. Many people were there.
f) I can never understand him. Every time, he behaves as if—.
g) Would you mind —? I am very thirsty.
h) My cousin intended to walk in the beach at night. But it was not safe. So, I prevented him
i) Childhood is the most enjoyable period of anybody's life. I wish I —.
j) I think he is not in a good mood today. You had better—.

7. a) Normally our college starts at noon. But nowadays, it starts in the morning because of—.
b) He never refuses any of my order. He does for me any hard job whenever —.
c) Jamil is coming soon. —, can you let him in?
d) Illiteracy is a great problem of Bangladesh. — if its people are illiterate.
e) Jahid didn't lock his bike and it got stolen. If he had locked his bike, —.
f) A patriot is a person who —. it is our sacred duty to love our country.
g) Enemies are about to attack the province. The prince is also ready with his soldiers. The soldiers are strong enough —.
h) Tisha and her parents were in a hurry. They were to catch the train. Unfortunately, the train had left the station before —.
i) Oho! We've lost our way. If you haven't forgotten the map, —.
j) There is a small river close to his house. Whenever he gets chance, —

a) It's possible Steve will enter the competition. And if he does so, —.
b) Pamela is ready to go for shopping. She has worn boots so that —. It's raining.
c) It's too hot and really unbearable. It is due to climate change. Our climate is becoming unsuitable for us because of —.
d) Whenever she speaks English, —. But it is natural as we learn through mistakes.
e) I need to go there immediately. But I don't want to get wet. So, I must wait until —.
f) This programme finishes at ten. —, I'll stop the ,video.
g) Habib hasn't gone abroad. — while I was going to new market.
h) How can you go out? It's raining heavily. — lest you should get wet.
i) "— where he lives?" Yes, he lives at Bakshi Bazar in Dhaka.
j) Every year many students are to stop their studies. It's called drop out. Unless we stop drop out, —.

a) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the
book fair, —. He has a good collection now.
b) We've got plenty of chairs. We don't need any more. You may take anyone —.
c) Rupa didn't notice the sign even though —. So, he stopped a stranger for help.
d) Knowledge is very useful but —. Strong determination is required for acquiring it.
e) He was so ill that —. We immediately decided to shift him to a hospital.
f) Corruption is present in almost every sphere of our life. It hinders all the development efforts. It is high time—.
g) It is true that most of the parents in our country are not interested to —. Hence, the rate of female education is not so high in Bangladesh.
h) My mother was a philanthropist. She loved to live among the poor villagers so that —.
i) James heard noise in front of his house. As he opened the door, —. They were playing,in the yard.
j) Salam is good at all of his subjects except English.
He cannot compete with his classmates because of—.

10.

a) I know the every nook and corner of this area. So, I must find out him wherever —.
b) Mamun is at home alone as his parents have gone to market. So, he cannot go to the playground till —.
c) I am taking a photo in a minute. When —, I want everyone to smile.
d) Mita had been admitted to a hospital. She had an accident yesterday while —.
e) Mehedi is waiting to receive his cousin, Mita. But he is not sure whether —.
f) Sagor walked fast lest —. Luckily, he reached the station in time.
g) I might feel better tomorrow. —, I'll probably go back to work.
h) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who —.
i) My cousin, Zara, is not attentive to her studies. Moreover she is lazy. I'm sure — unless she works hard.
j) — although she has been living in Spain for three years. So, she faces problem when she talks with the natives.

11.

a) Don't jump into water if —. You will be drowned.
b) He went to doctor's room. The doctor asked him what —. He replied that he felt tired all the time.
c) Though —, it has already become a great problem in our country. Because the country cannot afford to give people the basic necessaries of life
d) Water is an important element of environment, but ¬-. It must be prevented for our life.
e) Zinia is so tired that —. Let her take some rest.
f) Scarcely had we reached the station, —. We had to wait for the next.
g) Since Salam was disobedient, —. They liked Masan very much for his sincerity.
h) He speaks as if—. But I know that he is a stupid.
i) As soon as the bell rang, —. After a while a teacher came and we stood up.
j) Campus violence is very horrible. Many students who — fall a victim to it.

12.

a) He told the matter as if—. But I know, he was not there when it occurred.
b) Mr. Robertson is a reserved person. He talks a little. He does not like people who —.
c) No sooner had the hunter seen the bird —. But the
arrow missed the aim and the bird flew away.
d) Bangladesh is a developing country with a huge population. Many people here don't have the
opportunity of education. they are lagging behind.
e) An idle brain is the devil's workshop. It is high time—.
f) Strange! You have failed in almost all the subjects. It's really shame for you. You would not have failed if—.
g) I don't know where —. I have met him half an hour ago.
h) Five years have passed —. His mother is now his only guardian.
i) Boys, I'm going to discuss an important topic today. Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise —.
j) I usually come back home on foot. But yesterday, I was so tired that —. So, I took a rickshaw.

13.

a) As she is firmly determined, —. Strong determination is the precondition of any success.
b) The path is not smooth at all. Walk carefully lest —.
c) Rahim is such a man whom —. He deserves it for his honesty
d) — is not true at all. I know the real fact.
e) He has a lot of money, but —. He is really a miser.
f) It is high time —. It is detrimental to health.
g) I told him about the accident. But he is describing the
accident to others as if—.
h) 16th December is observed as the Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. Ids really a red letter day in our national history because on this day, —.
i) He earns such a small amount that —. So he is looking for some additional income.
j) — because sincerity is the key to success. An insincere person always becomes failure.

14.

a) He gave us a minute description of the incident. He spoke as if—.
b) Illiteracy is a curse. It hinders the development activities of a country. It is high time we —.
c) Sabbir is never late for his college. But yesterday he was stuck in the traffic jam. — than the bell rang.
d) Faysol got a scholarship. He opened a bank account so that —.
e) My brother was hit by a motorcycle on the way to his school. I rushed to the spot —.
f) Badol was talking with his classmate in the classroom. His teacher saw this. —, the teacher punished him.
g) The old man is new in this mega city. He does not know how to cross a busy road. He is taking the help of a traffic police —.
h) We went to Mirpur stadium to watch a cricket match. We were late because of traffic jam. We arrived at the stadium after —.
i) Overeating is harmful for our body. It is the main cause of obesity. If you eat too much, —.
j) Ibrahim is poor but honest. He has a small family and a piece of land. He works hard in his land so that —.

15.

a) Srabon made a good result in the SSC Examination.. But during his college life he wasted much time and cut a sorry figure in the HSC Examination. If he studied hard, —.
b) Most of the parents of our country do not like to educate their daughters. They are so illiterate that —.
c) They suggested that we should appoint Jamal for the job. But he has just finished his HSC Exam. He is too young —.
d) The puzzle was very tough. But the girl was intelligent enough —.
e) She became very afraid after the accident. She was feeling unsafe. I said to her, "— as long as I am with you."
f) While driving your car in the road you must follow the traffic rules. The traffic police will fine you provided, —.
g) Mr Chowdhury has a lot of riches. — he is unhappy.
h) Mrs Rehena, Mina's mother, lives with her daughter in a flat. She caught fever last week. Mina nursed her mother until —.
i) Patriotism is a noble virtue. A patriot is he —.
j) We should not judge something with its outer appearance. We know that—.

16.

a) Hasan is an HSC candidate. As an HSC candidate he should read properly so that —.
b) The old man is very weak. He is walking slowly —.
c) My brother will come to Bangladesh from Italy tomorrow. So I have to go to airport with a view to —.
d) A student should not memorize any answer blindly. If he memorizes the answer without knowing the meaning, —.
e) Corruption is a crime. But our government is failing to punish the corrupted people. It is high time we —.
f) Nina and I work in the same office. Both of us hold the same status. Her salary is higher than mine although —.
g) Charity is a great virtue. It inspires us to help the poor. Allah will have mercy on us as long as —.
h) We are going to arrange a football match between our college and Dhaka College. The match will take place outdoors, whether —.
i) Farid has been suffering from fever for seven days. He has not seen a physician yet --, he needs to see a doctor.
j) Yesterday was Robin's birthday. He did not invite me to his birthday party. If he had invited me, —.

17.

a) On the way to the railway station our taxi ran short of gas. So we had to hire another taxi. Hardly had he reached the station —.
b) I cannot follow Tomal's speech. He speaks as if —.
c) My brother lives in Dhaka. I went to Dhaka with a view to —.
d) The floor was very slippery. He walked carefully lest—.
e) Dipu studied hard for HSC Examinations. —, he failed to get A+.
f) The boy lacks intelligence. He is too dull to —.
g) Habib's father had fallen seriously ill. Habib called in a doctor. — than his father died.
h) Industry is the key to success. You will not prosper unless —.
i) Kamal is a hardworking businessman. He is not only intelligent —.
j) When I got down from the train I saw my school friend Rafi. It was long since —.

18.

a) He talks too much while doing his work. I don't like people who —.
b) I'm looking for Sayem's address. Do you know where —?
c) He came to me for some monetary help. As I was in debt, —.
d) Pure water is called life. We will not survive unless —.
e) Nobody told me to go there. Had I been proposed to go —. 0 I have worked all clay long. I am so tried that —.
g) Most of us discriminate between a boy and girl. Moreover, we possess a negative mentality towards the girls. It is high time we —.
h) Yesterday I had an interview at Motijheel. Although it was pick hour, —.
i) Rimi is very health conscious. She takes physical exercise regularly so that —.
j) Emon loves to read detective story. Whenever he goes to Ekushe Boi Mela, —.

19.

a) Lubna is my best friend. But sometimes she acts as though —.
b) This year flood has devastated our country. It's high time —.
c) Sabina's father died of heart attack. — than she burst into tears.
d) Rimi could not become first in her last annual exam only for ten marks. This year she is studying hard in order that —.
e) The thief was trying to break the window of the shop. Someone from the neighborhood called the police. As soon as the thief saw the police, —.
f) My friend lives in China. He came to Bangladesh five years ago. It is many years since —.
g) Tanvir went to Sylhet by train yesterday. Usually he gets up at 7 O'clock. But on that day he had to rise early since —
h) Although it was raining, I went to Mirpur stadium to watch a cricket-match. But the game was cancelled owing to —.
i) Reading is a good pastime. —, the more you learn.
j) Aysha is weak in English. She should practice more lest —.
20. a) Pollock has shifted to a new college this year. He may need co-operation from his classmates as —.
b) Arju is a medical student. After he had finished his HSC Examination, —.
c) My friend has written a good poem in the college magazine. Though I do not like him, —.
d) Although it's a sunny day, he is carrying an umbrella. He will open the umbrella if—.
e) During the rainy season the robbers come by boats to attack the villagers. So the villagers kept watch lest—.
f) During my SSC Exam I had to toil hard. I can enjoy myself now that —.
g) You don't have any driving license. I cannot give you my car key. Once you have passed your driving test,
h) William has a credit card. He can shop with that credit card provided —.
i) Laziness is a bad habit. I do not like people —.
j) Razia is a shy girl. She speaks so quietly that —.

21.

a) When she proposed me I was only 21. I was too young—.
b) Truthfulness is a great virtue. You cannot expect respect from others unless —.
c) The night has not come to an end yet. Let's wait —.
d) One night while Byzid (R) was studying, his mother asked for water. So Byzid (R) went outside to bring water. When he came back, —.
e) My fiancée loves flowers very much. I bring some roses for her whenever —.
f) Willpower is needed to —. There is a proverb "Where there will, there is a way."
g) I don't have much wealth to build a palace. Had I been a rich man, —.
h) His aim in life is to become a barrister. He wants to go to UK so that —.
i) Sumaiya regularly attends his dance classes. I don't know why —.
j) Don't put off your work for tomorrow. —, it may never be done.

22.

a) Belal is an honest railway porter. Once he got a purse but —. Instead he submitted it to the station master.
b) Rony got up early in the morning as he did not finish his homework last night. — before he went to school.
c) Balanced diet is essential for good health. We cannot keep our body fit if —.
d) The manager of the car shop showed them a brand new car. It was such an expensive car that —.
e) I am a pure vegetarian. — than beef burger.
f) She gave the boy a box full of official papers. The box was light enough for the boy —.
g) My friend gave me a blue pen. —I lost yesterday.
h) Priya did not sleep well last night. —while she was reading the newspaper.
i) Fate is inevitable to all of us. — cannot be blotted.
j) The market remains open all days except Friday. Friday is the day when —.

23.

a) Bill Gates is a billionaire. He has too much money to —.
b) They searched for water in the desert but in vain. Their throats were so dry that —.
c) We cannot live without foods. We eat in order that —.
d) Zenith does not like to work. He will shine in life provided —.
e) She told me her address. I wrote down her address in case —.
f) He advised me to apply for the job. I told him that I would apply for the job unless —.
g) My brother is waiting for my call. He will stay inside the house till —.
h) We have already got our business license and TIN number. It is high time to —.
i) He is an amateur swimmer. He cannot swim across a pond let alone —.
j) I'm nostalgic about my childhood. I wish I were —!
24. a). Robin heard the sound of supersonic plane. Hardly had he looked at the plane when —.
b) He is always in debt because of his high expenditure. So the wise say, "Cut your coat —."
c) I visited the Taj Mahal a decade ago. —since I visited the Taj Mahal.
d) Sabuj is a brilliant student. He is also a bodybuilder. He not only studies attentively but also —.
e) Both Uzzal and I went to cinema hall yesterday. Uzzal did not go to college, and neither —.
f) I met her first time in the party. But she talked with me as if —.
g) Bangladesh is my motherland. Bangladesh is the place where —.
h) The Principal is going to visit the teachers' lounge. No sooner had he entered the teachers' lounge than
i) He lost the race because of his slow speed. —, he could have won the race.
j) The Jews are killing the innocent people of Palestine. It is high time —.

25.

a) Mizan, a university student, is not a child. But sometimes he acts as if—.
b) Dhaka Chittagong highway is in a vulnerable condition for a long time. It is high time the concerned authority —.
'c) The owner of the mango garden started waiting under the mango tree. No sooner had the thief got down from the tree than —.
d) Dalia has got admitted into an IELTS coaching centre. She attends her coaching classes regularly in order that —.
e) The reporters are trying to take an interview with the ambassador. As soon as they saw him, —.
f) Bangladesh became independent in 1971.Now we live in a free country. It is many years since —.
g) Everyday Fahim goes to his college by bus. He gives half fare since —.
h) The maid servant was accused of theft. Though she was innocent,
i) Ill got, —. So we should not hanker after black money.
j) She is very economical. She spends money carefully lest —.

26. a) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. The govt should take care of the farmers as —.
b) Ismail bought a piece of land for vegetables cultivation. He cultivated cauliflowers after —.
c) Mr Hasan was fighting with death after the accident. Although the doctor tried their best, —.
d) Ponir had two extra pens. He would give you one if—.
e) Meena is playing with his little brother beside the pond. She is very careful lest her brother —.
f) Feroza worked hard to establish herself. She leads a happy life now that —.
g) This is the border line between Bangladesh and India. Once you have crossed this line, —.
h) Javed is a smoker. I hate smoking. I can make friendship with him provided —.
i) To tell a lie is a great sin. —who tells lies.
j) Sakib Al Hasan is a good cricketer. He plays so well that —.

27.

a) The woman gave Taimur some rice. The rice was too hot —.
b) This club is only for the adult. You cannot get a membership unless—.
c) In the month of Holy Ramadan the Muslims do not take foods during daytime. They have to wait —.
d) Nahid slapped his sister. His mother asked him why —.
e) Lili is a bookworm. She starts reading a book whenever —.
f) He has been sacked from his job because of taking bribe. So the wise say, "As you sow, —."
g) I don't have much power to punish the corrupted persons. Had I been the Prime Minister, —.
h) My family lives at Jamalpur. I go to Jamalpur at every weekend so that —.
i) I lost my father in 1990. — when my father passed away from this world.
j) Don't.let your child to play with fire. If he plays with fire, —.

28.

a) Once a crow became very thirsty. It searched for water everywhere but did —.
b) Bony is busy studying in his reading room. His mother enters and tells him to come for dinner. He tells her that he will take dinner after —.
c) Contaminated water causes many diseases. —, you will get some waterborne diseases.
d) Our tour to Nilgiri was memorable. The tour was such wonderful that —.
e) You must buy a ticket before making an airplane journey. The authority won't let you board on a plane unless —.
f) My boss gave me ten assignments in -a month. The task was tough enough for me —.
g) My friend sent me an Eid sms. That was the same sms which —.
h) Khalid is weak in Bangla. He makes many spelling mistakes while —.
i) Mr Khan is a modest man. Though he is rich, —.
j) Our company is not going well. We should take immediate actions lest —.

29.

a) I woke up hearing a noise. Although it was midnight, —.
b) I have just finished a 8 hours bus journey. I did not want to read or eat because —.
c) Yesterday I faced campus violence at my university. I am so upset that —.
d) Either I have to give a false witness or lose my job. I was too frustrated —.
e) My father has been caught by the ISI terrorists in Iraq. The govt is trying their best to rescue him. Unless I have a good news, —.
f) He has to catch a bus. He is walking fast lest —.
g) He went out to bring foods for us. We waited until —.
h) Galib has no knowledge of politics. But he talks as if--.
i) I learnt to speak. English from my father. He is a man who —.
j) Tomorrow is Eid day but we have not finished'our shopping yet. Though it is drizzling, —.

30.

a) The market is far away from here. I can't walk all the way. If I find a vehicle, --.
b. Sumi is a lazy girl. She will be late. I shall wait here until —.
c) My little brother, Amir is very fond of me. Whenever I go out, —.
d) Abdullah is a poor man. He needs help. As you are wealthy, —.
e) The community center was so expensive that—. We did not have enough budget.
f) The flowers died. If someone had watered the flowers, —.
g) Razia is not a good student. She is an HSC candidate for 2015. She is studying hard so that —.
h) I am too tired —. Let's hire a taxi cab.
i) It has been raining on and off since morning. I need to go out now. It would be better if —.
j) Our English teacher, Mrs. Jahan speaks so low that —.She needs to be louder in the class.

31.

a) It's been raining for last couple of days. If it doesn't rain, —. Swimming is a good exercise and keeps me fit.
b) I've already visited Fantasy Kingdom. We had better —. We can see many historic and traditional mementoes there.
c) If I were rich, —. Their sufferings beggar description.
d) I am done with my work. I'll be back by tomorrow unless —. I have heard that the bus owners went on
strike for some reasons.
e) Vegetables are a great source of vitamins. You will get vitamins provided that —.
f) Nuru is a hardworking man. Since he worked hard, —.
g) Your exam is knocking at the door. Read attentively, lest, —.
h) I was supposed to go to Sylhet by train. The train arrived as soon as —.
i) A king lives pompously. I wish —.
j) 1996 is the year when —. I am 18 years old now.

Sentence Completion Worksheet-5.2
1. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
a) This is not the time —. Rather we should render our respective duties.
b) I worked at a stretch for four hours. I got tired. — I resumed the work.
c) We went on a journey by boat. — we set sail. We had a very pleasant journey.
d) With the coming of different seasons we can enjoy various things. For example, — we can eat various types of vegetables.
e) I told him to accompany me to Rajshahi. But he refused —. I went alone.
f) I know you are a wise man: — was unexpected.
g) We should be true to our word. If we make any promise —. Otherwise we can not be trustworthy to people.
h) You know Rafiq is a great liar. We should not believe —.
i) Shimul is now in great danger. — is now my present concern.
j) Tapan has invited me to his birthday party. But I can not go. I have to go to Dhaka —.

2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
a) Whenever my uncle comes to our house —. I have never seen him coming to our house empty –handed.
b) I entered the house keeping Karim standing outside. I told him to wait until —.
c) In society people say many things. We should not give importance on —. Rather we should think everything sensibly on our own.
d) He always chatters. — bears no sense. It’s very boring.
e) Yesterday I saw Shimul —. The river was violent then. This shows that he is very courageous.
f) My HSC examination s over. I could not do well in it. — is uncertain.
g) You say Karim has failed. I don’t believe it. I know him — student.
h) Karim, come here. I have many things —.
i) When the crime was committed —. So undoubtedly he is not involved in it.
j) Some people say that Jamil set fire to house of the widow. But just this morning he has given her one thousand taka and some food. This proves —.

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) Rangamati is very busy. But don’t worry. If I find any good hotel, —
b) I couldn’t understand the chemistry lesson today. I would understand the lecture better if the teacher —.
c) My cousin, Mohua is going to Cox’s bazar on vacation. If I were she, I —
d) Bangladesh is one of the worse victims of climate change. The climate is getting hotter because of —.
e) Whenever I go out for a walk, —. I know many people don’t like this.
f) I shall stay here until —. I do not want to take any rest.
g) The shoes were so expensive that —. I didn’t have sufficient money with me.
h) Her voice was too low for the people at the back to —. The organizers should have arranged sound system.
i) London was a new city for us. We hired a bus so that —.
j) As I’ve already completed my studies, —. I need money.

4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) The drivers — have an overtaking tendency. They are responsible for road accidents.
b) Earthquake can visit Dhaka at any time. We have to be alert —.
c) People consider Stephen Hawking — after Einstein. He is now confined in a wheel chair.
d) My father bought a car yesterday. He allowed me—.
e) It has started —. We had better not to go outside.
f) We should lock our doors —. The thieves can enter our house.
g) I don’t want to —. I have decided to make a business.
h) He became very tired —. He needs to have some rest.
i) The boy — is my brother. He gets up early in the morning.
j) He used to work here in part time. But now he is—.

5. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) In the present global village, skill and competence are essential —.
b) In this situation, women education is such a thing—.
c) Women comprise —.
d) We can not think of our prosperity or development —.
e) If we want development and prosperity of our country —.
f) Education is an intellectual training —.
g) Moreover, an educated mother plays a vital role—.
h) An educated mother knows —.
i) An educated woman can discharge —.
j) So we must educate our womenfolk —.

6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) Yesterday a boy came to me. He said that —. So I gave him a shirt and some money.
b) A match will be played between our college and Dhaka College. But the time when the match will start is yet—.
c) Sometimes we fail to answer the questions—. Only Rana hardly fail to do so. He is the best boy in the class.
d) A thief entered Sumon’s room —. Sumon caught hold of the thief.
e) — is known to all. Still many people lead dishonest life.
f) You say you are late due to your failure to get a rickshaw —. You could start earlier.
g) We should work and speak sensibly. — often invite difficulties in our life.
h) This place is memorable in my life. It is the place —.
i) Swimming is a good exercise. Everyday I swim —.
j) You have failed in the exam. You could pass—.

7. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) There are some people —. Such people can not succeed in life.
b) Shafiq left hostel all on a sudden. — still remains unknown to me.
c) Some students of the class told that Rafiq had broken the bench. But he denied —.
d) Dear students, please get silent. Listen to —.
e) Karim had been studying since early in the morning. — he started for college.
f) Rekha is often seen deeply absorbed in her study. Actually she is —.
g) I was studying —. When her cooking was completed, she called me to eat rice.
h) Yesterday Salma came to me. She came —.
i) You have failed in the exam. It is sad. But if you get depressed and do not study, you —.
j) All of my friends attended my birthday party. Only you were absent. — shocked me.

8.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.

a) — is a good habit. People love those who speak frankly.
b) We have invited him to the meeting. But I don’t know —.
c) Tisa is a brilliant student. She is working hard —.
d) Going to hospital we found you senseless. Can you remember the place —?
e) I went to your garden to pluck some flowers. I saw your grandfather —.
f) Alcohol is not good for health. If you take alcohol —.
g) Foujia is certainly brilliant. She could have made a glorious result —.
h) Mathematics is no doubt a hard subject. But you can find it interesting —.
i) The girl — was my cousin. She is also a very brilliant student.
j) He is very famous in our locality. His generosity — his huge property has brought him to this state.

9.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) I can’t spend much time with you. I have an important work —.
b) Last night a beggar took shelter in our home. We gave him —. He was very pleased with us.
c) Rana has left just a few minutes ago. If you arrived a little earlier, —.
d) Rini is a good singer. She sings so beautifully that —.
e) The departure time of the train was approaching. So he walked fast —.
f) I need a reliable and a dutiful person. Since —, I will give you the task.
g) My elder brother was going to London. My parents burst into tears — departure. I also could not control myself.
h) In this world some people live longer than others. Those — gathers best experience.
i) You should not gossip at this moment. A little later you are going to sit for the examination. I can’t think —.
j) Ranu informed me that she was in danger. I went —.

10.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) As human beings we want — in peace.
b) To have — we should live with others in amity.
c) Allah has blessed us with conscience —.
d) If we do not use our conscience, —.
e) —, we should always act rationally.
f) — may bring a lot of suffering for us and for those whom we deal with.
g) We are also blessed with intellectual power—.
h) Present civilization is the product or contribution of —.
i) At present people — the world is suffering greatly.
j) — activities are greatly responsible for this suffering.

11.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) A storm is —.
b) Though it is uncertain —.
c) It creates a scene —.
d) In a storm, the wind — wrecks great havoc upon our life and property.
e) Peals of thunder and — frighten the people.
f) After the storm, people come out —.
g) They get terrified to see the havoc —.
h) It is known that storm is such a natural disaster —.
i) But we can minimize the loss — it.
j) We can save life and property to a great extent —.

12.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) A railway station is a place where —.
b) It is —.
c) — are seen here.
d) A kind of eagerness can be noticed in their eyes and face —.
e) Moreover, train journey creates a kind of thrill and excitement in the passengers especially in—.
f) Some come out of the station —.
g) Some are busy —.
h) They push one another —.
i) The total place becomes lively by the hue and cry of the passengers and above all by the peculiar voices of the hawkers —.
j) In the rest room, the passengers are found —.

13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
a) A fair — is called a book fair.
b) A book fair is — in our country on the premises of Bangla Academy.
c) It is organized — the martyrs to the causes of defending our mother tongue Bangla in 1952.
d) Moreover, it is held —, creating enthusiasm of reading in the general people.
e) In the fair — are seen.
f) These stalls display and sell various books —.
g) Some days ago I went to the book fair —.
h) I bought —.
i) I also met —.
j) Going to the fair was —.

14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) English — , we should learn it.
b) But — are indifferent to this language.
c) As it is a foreign language, —
d) — it is an interesting language.
e) — , they can certainly learn it.
f) — they should practice it greatly.
g) The students — , cannot acquire command over this language.
h) In the present context of globalization — is increasing day by day.
i) So it is essential for us to — .
j) Our government is also trying — to make our students skilled in this language.

15.Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) Women who — should be ignored. It is also our duty to respect them.
b) — is known to me. I have helped him correct it.
c) I have studied a lot. I am optimistic that —.
d) d) Had Kamal been my brother —. But he was not my brother.
e) As flower is a symbol of love —. It is also a symbol of beauty and purity.
f) A college should be a calm and peaceful place —. But nowadays the congenial atmosphere does not prevail in the colleges.
g) There goes a proverb that —. We should make the best use of time.
h) We will not pardon you —. So, you have to confess your guilt first.
i) For higher education. We should learn English. So, it is high time —.
j) We should stop environment population. If we fail to control environment pollution —.

16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases.
a) I completed the work successfully. This is the method how —.
b) Mr. Himel left the place suddenly. Do you know —?
c) We walked —. Then we took rest for sometime.
d) The patient will feel better —. The doctor has said so.
e) The cat has eaten all —. I will punish the cat.
f) Go on writing till —. You have one hour left.
g) I would like —. My mother also wants to join me.
h) He is very late today. Do you know —?
i) The old man saw some snakes. Their colour was so beautiful that—.
j) I hate —. They harm the people.

17. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
a) The National Memorial which is situated at Savar —. It is built with concrete, but made of blood.
b) — can not be blotted. Everything is predestined by God.
c) I support you because —. You should be always honest.
d) If I had the wings of a bird —. But man can not fly in the sky as bird flies.
e) We can not stop natural disasters. But reducing the loss of wealth and lives is possible —.
f) The door ball rang —. I felt disturbed of it.
g) Today is Friday. — all the shops are closed.
h) I do not like people —. Such kind of people are hated everywhere.
i) As an HSC candidate, you should read properly so —. You must make proper use of time.
j) Though Bangladesh is a small country —. But her population can be used as human resource.

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