Special Use of Some Phrases / Words for HSC Examination Board Questions-(2024-2023) with Answer

Special Use of Some Phrases / Words for HSC Examination

HSC All Board Questions -2024

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Dhaka Board-2024]

what does...look like	what's it like	would rather	had better	as if
was born	let alone	as soon as	have to	What if

Questions:

(a) Sumi talks too much. It is ___ she were a mad.

(b) Can anyone tell me ___? I have never seen an elephant.

(c) I am eagerly waiting for your reply. Please answer me ___ you can.

(d) ___ swimming in a river? I am so excited.

(e) Helmet should be used while driving a motorbike. ___ you were in a bike and met a serious accident?

(f) It is a secret matter. We ___ not discuss this in public.

(g) Socrates who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock ___ in 469 BC.

(h) I ___ take an auto bike than go to college on foot. The exam is about to start.

(i) Sometimes we ___ accept something unwillingly for the sake of peace.

(j) I can hardly walk ___ run a race.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Rajshahi Board-2024]

would that	had better	since	let alone	as soon as
it	no sooner had...than	too...to	as if	what's it like

Questions:

(a) You look exhausted. You ___ take rest for a while.

(b) The thief has fled away _____ he might be caught.

(c) ____ I seen the snake ____ I became awe-struck.

(d) I would render my cooperation to you if ____ requires.

(e) It was long ____ I had met you.

(f) ___ he met me, he hugged me warmly.

(g) Don't expect any help from him. He is ____ busy ____ help you.

(h) I am an orphan now. ____ my father had lived longer.

(i) He cannot walk for few steps ____ run for a mile.

(j) He overlooks me ____ he never knew me.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Cumilla Board-2024]

there	what does...look like	would rather	what's...like	have to/has to
as soon as	let alone	had better	it	was born

Questions:

(a) ______ looks dangerous to reach the top. Very few number of people can arrive there safely.

(b) All passengers _____ fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is mandatory.

(c) My cousin _____ in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has a dual citizenship.

(d) ______ your family _____? Is it an extended family like ours?

(e) Your mother seems to be very weak. You ______ consult an experienced doctor about her health.

(f) His parents ____ stay in village than live with him in Dhaka. Both of them don't like city life.

(g) ____ have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of those no longer exist.

(h) Teacher learners _____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____? Students It looks a bit like the lotus.

(i) It is not easy to score a goal _____ hat trick.

(j) We informed the police ______ the incident took place. Bot the police didn't arrive even after two hours.

4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Jashore Board-2024]

had better	there	what does...look like	it	let alone
as soon as	what's...like	have to	would rather	was born

Questions:

(a) He headed for the new workplace ____ he received the transfer order.

(b) ____ your new teacher ____? He is nice but a bit strict.

(c) The Bangladesh cricket team dropped out from the tournament in the first round, ____ make it to the final.

(d) I am trying to catch upon some sleep. You ___ turn off the TV?

(e) _____ she _____? She is tall and has blonde hair.

(f) Although Lalon Shah ____ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a Muslim family.

(g) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell phones but ____ was a time when even land phones were a luxury.

(h) My aunt is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she stays ____ alone than interact with others.

(i) ____ was a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars.

(j) You ____ follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like.

5. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

would rather	what's...like	has to	let alone	it
was born	what does...look like	as soon as	there	had better

Questions:

(a) Most of the kids are fun-loving. They ___ play than study.

(b) ___ the weather today?

(c) Rani is an examinee. She ___ study a lot to make a good result.

(d) I have been suffering from cold and cough. I can’t speak clearly ___ sing.

(e) ___ seems to be a crowd on the road. Let’s go and see.

(f) Florence Nightingale was a nurse. She ___ was born in 1820.

(g) ___ a plane flying above from below? It looks like a bird.

(h) It is a cold day. ___ the sun rises, the fog disappears.

(i) ___ is a lack of communication. They don’t understand the problem at all.

(j) We ___ go home. It's getting dark.

6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Barisal Board -2024]

would rather	have to	what does...look like	it	there
let alone	had better	as soon as	was born	what's...like

Questions:

(a) Begging is quite disgraceful. I think he knows it very well: He ______ starve than do so.

(b) Deforestation is detrimental to the environment. We ______ stop cutting down trees.

(c) What does ______ look like? He is friendly and he can help you.

(d) It ______ is difficult to regain lost health. So we should always take care of health.

(e) There ______ flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways.

(f) What’s ______ like? Have you seen a camel?

(g) He cannot express his ideas in Bangla, ______ in English.

(h) I ______ take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them.

(i) As soon as ______ the incident took place. We informed the police.

(j) Robert Herrick ______ in 1591. He was a famous poet of English literature.

7. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Chattogram Board-2024]

what does...look like	it	what's...like	as soon as	was born
has to	there	would rather	let alone	had better

Questions:

(a) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ____ in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalgonj district.

(b) ___ Professor Nathaniel Kleitman ___? Though he looks serious, he is an interesting physiologist and sleep researcher.

(c) The train blew whistle. ____ the passenger heard the whistle, they got into it.

(d) ____ is very hot today. Moreover, load-shedding is aggravating the situation.

(e) ___ mother's love ____? It is incomparable.

(f) Ronny Heaslop's father is very sick. ____ seems to be no hope of recovery.

(g) The sky is getting dark. Nahian ____ carry an umbrella.

(h) Tahmid was too tired to walk, ____ run.

(i) Ahsan ____ walk home than take a rickshaw. The road is jam-packed.

(j) There is a charitable dispensary in our locality. None ____ pay for the service.

8. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Mymensingh Board-2024]

there	has to	let alone	as soon as	what does...look like
was born	it	had better	would rather	what's...like

Questions:

(a) Selina is a poor student. She cannot afford to buy a cell phone ____ a laptop.

(b) The sky is cloudy. It may rain today. You ___ leave early.

(c) ____ is many years since we first met. How time does fly!

(d) His mother is sick. He needs to go home ___ possible.

(e) We ____ develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike.

(f) Robert Browning is my favourite poet. He ____ in 1812.

(g) ____ was a pandemic all over the world in 2020 and 2021.

(h) A good citizen ____ perform a lot of things.

(i) ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____?

(j) ____ honesty _____? It is the best quality of life.

HSC All Board Questions -2023

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Dhaka Board-2023]

There	would rather	what does ... look like	as soon as	what's it like
It	was born	have to	let alone	had better

(a) Time is very valuable. We ___ utilize time properly.(b) I ___ take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.(c) Long ago ___ lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built an amazing palace in a deep dark forest.(d) ___ watching a horror film at midnight? You are really scared.(e) It is winter. You ___ buy a coat.(f) ___ the balcony ___? It looks very beautiful, but it is really small.(g) Bangladesh ___ as an independent state on 16 December 1971 after nine months of bloody war against the occupying Pakistan Army.(h) ___ was in China that the art of Bonsai originated, perhaps more than 1000 years ago.(i) I cannot ride a bicycle ___ a motorcycle. I have no money to buy any of them.(j) ___ the rain stopped, I started for home.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Rajshahi Board-2023]

would rather	was born	let alone	It	There
has to	what's ... like	had better	as soon as	what does ... look like

(a) Rupa ___ take up the profession of teaching than be a nurse. She thinks teaching is a noble profession.(b) Edmund Burke was an orator, writer, and shrewd politician. He ___ in 1729 in England.(c) ___ is difficult to regain lost health. So, we should always take care of our health.(d) ___ flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways.(e) Sarika is an examinee. She ___ study a lot to make a good result.(f) ___ honesty ___? I think it to be a noble virtue.(g) Rita is ill. We ___ go to see her. She will be happy to see us.(h) The girls fell sick ___ they had food. The food was contaminated.(i) ___ an elephant ___? I have never seen it before.(j) He cannot teach in a high school, ___ in a university.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Cumilla Board-2023]

as soon as	have to	it	was born	there
would rather	had better	what's ... like	let alone	what does ... look like

(a) The tennis match restarted ___ the rain had stopped.(b) In England, most school children ___ wear a uniform. Is it the same in Bangladesh?(c) In our country, the rainy season is very different. During this season ___ rains heavily without any gap.(d) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He ___ in 469 BC. He spoke against traditional Greek beliefs and so he was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.(e) Long ago, ___ lived a mighty warrior, Kublai Khan. He built an amazing palace in a deep, dark, and mysterious forest.(f) A warrior ___ die than surrender to enemies. He loves his country more than his life.(g) ___ the weather ___ today?(h) Baby Mom, ___ a ghost ___?(i) ___ has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.(j) It may rain today. We ___ take an umbrella.

4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Jashore Board-2023]

have to	had better	let alone	It	what does ... look like
was born	as soon as	what's ... like	would rather	there

(a) Manners make a man. Students ___ practice good manners in everyday life.(b) You look exhausted. You ___ take rest to refresh yourself.(c) Raihan has not yet got the 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ___ booster dose.(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers bloom. ___ seems that everything has got a new life.(e) Ria: ___ the frozen mountain peak ___?Purnima: It looks like a white dome.(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He ___ in Churulia of West Bengal.(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey ___ possible.(h) ___ your family ___? I belong to a nuclear family.(i) I ___ learn than quarrel with them.(j) ___ was a time when people used to travel on foot or ride animals.

5. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Sylhet Board-2023]

let alone	had better	It	as soon as	have to
There	was born	what's ... like	would rather	as soon as

(a) Anika can’t afford a bus ticket ___ an air ticket.(b) It may rain today. You ___ reach home earlier.(c) ___ is many years since we first met. How time does fly!(d) As his brother met with an accident, he needs to go to the hospital ___ possible.(e) We ___ develop our view about hartal and strikes. Let’s change our destructive culture.(f) ___ have been remarkable changes in the behavior of our young generation.(g) Maria Manda is a promising footballer of our country. She ___ in a remote village, Kalshindur.(h) ___ having integrity in one’s character? It is the best quality of a man.(i) He is very poor but honest. He ___ starve than cheat anybody.(j) ___ a squirrel ___?

6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Barishal Board-2023]

used to	had better	as if	what does ... look like	as soon as
would rather	what if	feel like	There	It

(a) Jolly is my friend; she ___ sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some unavoidable reasons.(b) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to the war situation. The world leaders ___ concentrate on the economy and security of the common people.(c) We went to John’s office yesterday. He behaved ___ he had not known us.(d) ___ a dinosaur ___? Have you ever seen it?(e) We are waiting outside. You ___ finish your dinner, don’t delay to join us.(f) How do you ___ solving the problem? I find it quite interesting.(g) ___ one of your family members have an accident? You should call the hospital right now!(h) ___ you stay outside? It is dangerous to stay out at this hour.(i) ___ too many distractions are not good for students.(j) ___ finished eating your food, you can go out to play.

7.Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Khulna Board-2023]

as if	have to	what if	would rather	as soon as
there	it	had better	was born	what does ... look like

(a) She behaves ___ she knows everything, but in reality, she is not well-informed.(b) If you want to go out tonight, you ___ finish your homework first.(c) ___ he ___ a nice car? I’ve never seen it.(d) You ___ take a taxi rather than walk home at this hour.(e) The sun is setting. We should leave ___ possible.(f) The doctor advised him to exercise regularly; ___ be more active.(g) Yesterday, ___ was an interesting program on television about space exploration.(h) I am not sure ___ you would like this new restaurant.(i) He ___ run than walk if he is in a hurry.(j) The teacher asked the students ___ they had prepared for the exam.

8.Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Mymensingh Board-2023]

as soon as	there	what does ... look like	would rather	had better
let alone	it	was born	have to	as if

(a) He will call you ___ he arrives home.(b) They are so busy that they can’t even attend the meeting, ___ join the party.(c) The sunset is beautiful today. ___ look like a painting!(d) I ___ stay home and read a book than go to that boring party.(e) ___ the sky ___? It looks quite dark.(f) We ___ start preparing for the upcoming exam.(g) The famous artist ___ in this city many years ago.(h) You ___ tell him the truth about the matter.(i) The new mall has opened. How ___ it?(j) She talks ___ she is the expert in everything.

HSC All Board Questions -2024 With Answer

HSC All Board Questions -2024

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Dhaka Board-2024]

what does...look like	what's it like	would rather	had better	as if
was born	let alone	as soon as	have to	What if

Questions:

(a) Sumi talks too much. It is ___ she were a mad.

(b) Can anyone tell me ___? I have never seen an elephant.

(c) I am eagerly waiting for your reply. Please answer me ___ you can.

(d) ___ swimming in a river? I am so excited.

(e) Helmet should be used while driving a motorbike. ___ you were in a bike and met a serious accident?

(f) It is a secret matter. We ___ not discuss this in public.

(g) Socrates who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock ___ in 469 BC.

(h) I ___ take an auto bike than go to college on foot. The exam is about to start.

(i) Sometimes we ___ accept something unwillingly for the sake of peace.

(j) I can hardly walk ___ run a race.

Answers:

(a) as if; (b) what does...look like; (c) as soon as; (d) what's it like; (e) What if; (f) had better; (g) was born; (h) would rather; (i) have to; (j) let alone.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Rajshahi Board-2024]

would that	had better	since	let alone	as soon as
it	no sooner had...than	too...to	as if	what's it like

Questions:

(a) You look exhausted. You ___ take rest for a while.

(b) The thief has fled away _____ he might be caught.

(c) ____ I seen the snake ____ I became awe-struck.

(d) I would render my cooperation to you if ____ requires.

(e) It was long ____ I had met you.

(f) ___ he met me, he hugged me warmly.

(g) Don't expect any help from him. He is ____ busy ____ help you.

(h) I am an orphan now. ____ my father had lived longer.

(i) He cannot walk for few steps ____ run for a mile.

(j) He overlooks me ____ he never knew me.

Answers:

(a) had better; (b) lest; (c) No sooner had...than; (d) it; (e) since; (f) As soon as; (g) too...to; (h) Would that; (i) let alone; (j) as if.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Cumilla Board-2024]

there	what does...look like	would rather	what's...like	have to/has to
as soon as	let alone	had better	it	was born

Questions:

(a) ______ looks dangerous to reach the top. Very few number of people can arrive there safely.

(b) All passengers _____ fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is mandatory.

(c) My cousin _____ in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has a dual citizenship.

(d) ______ your family _____? Is it an extended family like ours?

(e) Your mother seems to be very weak. You ______ consult an experienced doctor about her health.

(f) His parents ____ stay in village than live with him in Dhaka. Both of them don't like city life.

(g) ____ have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of those no longer exist.

(h) Teacher learners _____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____? Students It looks a bit like the lotus.

(i) It is not easy to score a goal _____ hat trick.

(j) We informed the police ______ the incident took place. Bot the police didn't arrive even after two hours.

Answers:

(a) It; (b) have to; (c) was born; (d) What's...like; (e) had better; (f) would rather; (g) There; (h) what does...look like?; (i) let alone; (j) as soon as.

4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Jashore Board-2024]

had better	there	what does...look like	it	let alone
as soon as	what's...like	have to	would rather	was born

Questions:

(a) He headed for the new workplace ____ he received the transfer order.

(b) ____ your new teacher ____? He is nice but a bit strict.

(c) The Bangladesh cricket team dropped out from the tournament in the first round, ____ make it to the final.

(d) I am trying to catch upon some sleep. You ___ turn off the TV?

(e) _____ she _____? She is tall and has blonde hair.

(f) Although Lalon Shah ____ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a Muslim family.

(g) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell phones but ____ was a time when even land phones were a luxury.

(h) My aunt is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she stays ____ alone than interact with others.

(i) ____ was a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars.

(j) You ____ follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like.

Answers:

(a) as soon as; (b) What's...like; (c) let alone; (d) had better; (e) What does...look like; (f) was born; (g) there; (h) would rather; (i) It; (j) have to.

5. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

would rather	what's...like	has to	let alone	it
was born	what does...look like	as soon as	there	had better

Questions:

(a) Most of the kids are fun-loving. They ___ play than study.

(b) ___ the weather today?

(c) Rani is an examinee. She ___ study a lot to make a good result.

(d) I have been suffering from cold and cough. I can’t speak clearly ___ sing.

(e) ___ seems to be a crowd on the road. Let’s go and see.

(f) Florence Nightingale was a nurse. She ___ was born in 1820.

(g) ___ a plane flying above from below? It looks like a bird.

(h) It is a cold day. ___ the sun rises, the fog disappears.

(i) ___ is a lack of communication. They don’t understand the problem at all.

(j) We ___ go home. It's getting dark.

Answers:

(a) would rather; (b) What’s...like; (c) has to; (d) let alone; (e) It; (f) was born; (g) What does...look like; (h) As soon as; (i) There; (j) had better.

6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Barisal Board -2024]

would rather	have to	what does...look like	it	there
let alone	had better	as soon as	was born	what's...like

Questions:

(a) Begging is quite disgraceful. I think he knows it very well: He ______ starve than do so.

(b) Deforestation is detrimental to the environment. We ______ stop cutting down trees.

(c) What does ______ look like? He is friendly and he can help you.

(d) It ______ is difficult to regain lost health. So we should always take care of health.

(e) There ______ flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways.

(f) What’s ______ like? Have you seen a camel?

(g) He cannot express his ideas in Bangla, ______ in English.

(h) I ______ take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them.

(i) As soon as ______ the incident took place. We informed the police.

(j) Robert Herrick ______ in 1591. He was a famous poet of English literature.

Answers:

(a) would rather; (b) have to; (c) what does...look like; (d) it; (e) there; (f) what’s...like; (g) let alone; (h) would rather; (i) as soon as; (j) was born.

7. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Chattogram Board-2024]

what does...look like	it	what's...like	as soon as	was born
has to	there	would rather	let alone	had better

Questions:

(a) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ____ in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalgonj district.

(b) ___ Professor Nathaniel Kleitman ___? Though he looks serious, he is an interesting physiologist and sleep researcher.

(c) The train blew whistle. ____ the passenger heard the whistle, they got into it.

(d) ____ is very hot today. Moreover, load-shedding is aggravating the situation.

(e) ___ mother's love ____? It is incomparable.

(f) Ronny Heaslop's father is very sick. ____ seems to be no hope of recovery.

(g) The sky is getting dark. Nahian ____ carry an umbrella.

(h) Tahmid was too tired to walk, ____ run.

(i) Ahsan ____ walk home than take a rickshaw. The road is jam-packed.

(j) There is a charitable dispensary in our locality. None ____ pay for the service.

Answers:

(a) was born; (b) What does...look like; (c) As soon as; (d) It; (e) What's...like; (f) There; (g) had better; (h) let alone; (i) would rather; (j) has to.

8. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Mymensingh Board-2024]

there	has to	let alone	as soon as	what does...look like
was born	it	had better	would rather	what's...like

Questions:

(a) Selina is a poor student. She cannot afford to buy a cell phone ____ a laptop.

(b) The sky is cloudy. It may rain today. You ___ leave early.

(c) ____ is many years since we first met. How time does fly!

(d) His mother is sick. He needs to go home ___ possible.

(e) We ____ develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike.

(f) Robert Browning is my favourite poet. He ____ in 1812.

(g) ____ was a pandemic all over the world in 2020 and 2021.

(h) A good citizen ____ perform a lot of things.

(i) ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____?

(j) ____ honesty _____? It is the best quality of life.

Answers:

(a) let alone; (b) had better; (c) It; (d) as soon as; (e) would rather; (f) was born; (g) There; (h) has to; (i) What does...look like; (j) What's...like.

HSC All Board Questions -2023

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Dhaka Board-2023]

There	would rather	what does ... look like	as soon as	what's it like
It	was born	have to	let alone	had better

(a) Time is very valuable. We ___ utilize time properly.(b) I ___ take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.(c) Long ago ___ lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built an amazing palace in a deep dark forest.(d) ___ watching a horror film at midnight? You are really scared.(e) It is winter. You ___ buy a coat.(f) ___ the balcony ___? It looks very beautiful, but it is really small.(g) Bangladesh ___ as an independent state on 16 December 1971 after nine months of bloody war against the occupying Pakistan Army.(h) ___ was in China that the art of Bonsai originated, perhaps more than 1000 years ago.(i) I cannot ride a bicycle ___ a motorcycle. I have no money to buy any of them.(j) ___ the rain stopped, I started for home.

Answers:

(a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) there; (d) what's it like; (e) had better; (f) what does ... look like; (g) was born; (h) It; (i) let alone; (j) as soon as.

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Rajshahi Board-2023]

would rather	was born	let alone	It	There
has to	what's ... like	had better	as soon as	what does ... look like

(a) Rupa ___ take up the profession of teaching than be a nurse. She thinks teaching is a noble profession.(b) Edmund Burke was an orator, writer, and shrewd politician. He ___ in 1729 in England.(c) ___ is difficult to regain lost health. So, we should always take care of our health.(d) ___ flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways.(e) Sarika is an examinee. She ___ study a lot to make a good result.(f) ___ honesty ___? I think it to be a noble virtue.(g) Rita is ill. We ___ go to see her. She will be happy to see us.(h) The girls fell sick ___ they had food. The food was contaminated.(i) ___ an elephant ___? I have never seen it before.(j) He cannot teach in a high school, ___ in a university.

Answers:

(a) would rather; (b) was born; (c) let alone; (d) It; (e) There; (f) has to; (g) what's ... like; (h) had better; (i) as soon as; (j) what does ... look like.

3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Cumilla Board-2023]

as soon as	have to	it	was born	there
would rather	had better	what's ... like	let alone	what does ... look like

(a) The tennis match restarted ___ the rain had stopped.(b) In England, most school children ___ wear a uniform. Is it the same in Bangladesh?(c) In our country, the rainy season is very different. During this season ___ rains heavily without any gap.(d) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He ___ in 469 BC. He spoke against traditional Greek beliefs and so he was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.(e) Long ago, ___ lived a mighty warrior, Kublai Khan. He built an amazing palace in a deep, dark, and mysterious forest.(f) A warrior ___ die than surrender to enemies. He loves his country more than his life.(g) ___ the weather ___ today?(h) Baby Mom, ___ a ghost ___?(i) ___ has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.(j) It may rain today. We ___ take an umbrella.

Answers:

(a) as soon as; (b) have to; (c) it; (d) was born; (e) there; (f) would rather; (g) had better; (h) what's ... like; (i) what does ... look like; (j) it.

4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Jashore Board-2023]

have to	had better	let alone	It	what does ... look like
was born	as soon as	what's ... like	would rather	there

(a) Manners make a man. Students ___ practice good manners in everyday life.(b) You look exhausted. You ___ take rest to refresh yourself.(c) Raihan has not yet got the 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, ___ booster dose.(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers bloom. ___ seems that everything has got a new life.(e) Ria: ___ the frozen mountain peak ___?Purnima: It looks like a white dome.(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He ___ in Churulia of West Bengal.(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey ___ possible.(h) ___ your family ___? I belong to a nuclear family.(i) I ___ learn than quarrel with them.(j) ___ was a time when people used to travel on foot or ride animals.

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(a) have to; (b) had better; (c) let alone; (d) It; (e) what does ... look like; (f) was born; (g) as soon as; (h) what's ... like; (i) would rather; (j) there.

5. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Sylhet Board-2023]

let alone	had better	It	as soon as	have to
There	was born	what's ... like	would rather	as soon as

(a) Anika can’t afford a bus ticket ___ an air ticket.(b) It may rain today. You ___ reach home earlier.(c) ___ is many years since we first met. How time does fly!(d) As his brother met with an accident, he needs to go to the hospital ___ possible.(e) We ___ develop our view about hartal and strikes. Let’s change our destructive culture.(f) ___ have been remarkable changes in the behavior of our young generation.(g) Maria Manda is a promising footballer of our country. She ___ in a remote village, Kalshindur.(h) ___ having integrity in one’s character? It is the best quality of a man.(i) He is very poor but honest. He ___ starve than cheat anybody.(j) ___ a squirrel ___?

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(a) let alone; (b) had better; (c) It; (d) as soon as; (e) have to; (f) There; (g) was born; (h) what's ... like; (i) would rather; (j) what does ... look like.

6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:[Barishal Board-2023]

used to	had better	as if	what does ... look like	as soon as
would rather	what if	feel like	There	It

(a) Jolly is my friend; she ___ sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some unavoidable reasons.(b) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to the war situation. The world leaders ___ concentrate on the economy and security of the common people.(c) We went to John’s office yesterday. He behaved ___ he had not known us.(d) ___ a dinosaur ___? Have you ever seen it?(e) We are waiting outside. You ___ finish your dinner, don’t delay to join us.(f) How do you ___ solving the problem? I find it quite interesting.(g) ___ one of your family members have an accident? You should call the hospital right now!(h) ___ you stay outside? It is dangerous to stay out at this hour.(i) ___ too many distractions are not good for students.(j) ___ finished eating your food, you can go out to play.

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(a) used to; (b) had better; (c) as if; (d) what does ... look like; (e) as soon as; (f) feel like; (g) what if; (h) would rather; (i) There; (j) It.

7.Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Khulna Board-2023]

as if	have to	what if	would rather	as soon as
there	it	had better	was born	what does ... look like

(a) She behaves ___ she knows everything, but in reality, she is not well-informed.(b) If you want to go out tonight, you ___ finish your homework first.(c) ___ he ___ a nice car? I’ve never seen it.(d) You ___ take a taxi rather than walk home at this hour.(e) The sun is setting. We should leave ___ possible.(f) The doctor advised him to exercise regularly; ___ be more active.(g) Yesterday, ___ was an interesting program on television about space exploration.(h) I am not sure ___ you would like this new restaurant.(i) He ___ run than walk if he is in a hurry.(j) The teacher asked the students ___ they had prepared for the exam.

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(a) as if; (b) have to; (c) what does ... look like; (d) would rather; (e) as soon as; (f) had better; (g) there; (h) what if; (i) would rather; (j) it.

8.Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: [Mymensingh Board-2023]

as soon as	there	what does ... look like	would rather	had better
let alone	it	was born	have to	as if

(a) He will call you ___ he arrives home.(b) They are so busy that they can’t even attend the meeting, ___ join the party.(c) The sunset is beautiful today. ___ look like a painting!(d) I ___ stay home and read a book than go to that boring party.(e) ___ the sky ___? It looks quite dark.(f) We ___ start preparing for the upcoming exam.(g) The famous artist ___ in this city many years ago.(h) You ___ tell him the truth about the matter.(i) The new mall has opened. How ___ it?(j) She talks ___ she is the expert in everything.

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(a) as soon as; (b) let alone; (c) what does ... look like; (d) would rather; (e) it; (f) have to; (g) was born; (h) had better; (i) what does ... look like; (j) as if.