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🌿 Special Use of Words/Phrases — HSC All Board Questions 2026
Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: (0.5x10=5)
[ There | was born | It | would rather | had better | feel like ] [ has to | let alone | As soon as | what does ... look like ]
(a) You look exhausted. You ____ take rest to refresh yourself.
(b) ____ was a time when every child used to relish home-made food.
(c) The man who wears a crown ____ bear the burden of responsibility.
(d) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet. He ____ in 1899 in a village named Churulia.
(e) Nature assumes a spectacular sight during the spring. The blossom of various flowers and the sweet songs of the cuckoo touch our mind. ____ seems that everything has got a new life.
(f) It is raining cats and dogs. So, Imran ____ stay at home than go to university.
(g) Salma has never travelled by train, ____ by air.
(h) I bought a cane of orange juice. But I ____ having a nice cool glass of lemonade.
(i) The examination was going on. The students stopped writing ____ the bell rang.
(j) Have you ever seen a kingfisher? ____ a kingfisher ____?
Answer : (a) had better (b) There (c) has to (d) was born (e) It (f) would rather (g) let alone (h) feel like (i) as soon as (j) What does... look like
Answer Text
(a) You look exhausted. You had better take rest to refresh yourself. (b) There was a time when every child used to relish home-made food. (c) The man who wears a crown has to bear the burden of responsibility. (d) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet. He was born in 1899 in a village named Churulia. (e) Nature assumes a spectacular sight during the spring. The blossom of various flowers and the sweet songs of the cuckoo touch our mind. It seems that everything has got a new life. (f) It is raining cats and dogs. So, Imran would rather stay at home than go to university. (g) Salma has never travelled by train, let alone by air. (h) I bought a cane of orange juice. But I feel like having a nice cool glass of lemonade. (i) The examination was going on. The students stopped writing as soon as the bell rang. (j) Have you ever seen a kingfisher? What does a kingfisher look like?
Sentence-by-Sentence Breakdown & Bengali Translation
(a) You look exhausted. You had better take rest to refresh yourself.
Answer: had better
Explanation: Used to give strong advice or recommendation that someone should do something soon ("ভালো হতো যদি...").
Translation: (তোমাকে ক্লান্ত লাগছে। নিজেকে চাঙ্গা করতে তোমার বরং বিশ্রাম নেওয়া ভালো।)
(b) There was a time when every child used to relish home-made food.
Answer: There
Explanation: Used as an introductory subject to indicate existence ("There was a time" meaning "এমন একটা সময় ছিল").
Translation: (এমন একটা সময় ছিল যখন প্রতিটি শিশু ঘরের তৈরি খাবার মজা করে খেত।)
(c) The man who wears a crown has to bear the burden of responsibility.
Answer: has to
Explanation: Expresses obligation or necessity in the present/general sense ("করতে হয়").
Translation: (যে মানুষটি মুকুট পরে, তাকে দায়িত্বের বোঝা বহন করতে হয়।)
(d) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet. He was born in 1899 in a village named Churulia.
Answer: was born
Explanation: Used to state someone's birth in the past.
Translation: (কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম আমাদের জাতীয় কবি। তিনি ১৮৯৯ সালে চুরুলিয়া নামক এক গ্রামে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন।)
(e) Nature assumes a spectacular sight during the spring. The blossom of various flowers and the sweet songs of the cuckoo touch our mind. It seems that everything has got a new life.
Answer: It
Explanation: Used as an impersonal subject representing a situation or appearance ("মনে হয়").
Translation: (বসন্তকালে প্রকৃতি এক চমৎকার রূপ ধারণ করে। নানা ফুলের ফোটা এবং কোকিলের মিষ্টি গান আমাদের মন ছুঁয়ে যায়। মনে হয় যেন সবকিছু নতুন জীবন ফিরে পেয়েছে।)
(f) It is raining cats and dogs. So, Imran would rather stay at home than go to university.
Answer: would rather
Explanation: Expresses a preference for one thing over another ("বরং... ভালো").
Translation: (মুষলধারে বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে। তাই ইমরানের বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে যাওয়ার চেয়ে বাড়িতে থাকা বরং ভালো।)
(g) Salma has never travelled by train, let alone by air.
Answer: let alone
Explanation: Used to indicate that something is even more unlikely or out of the question ("দূর কি বাত / তো দূরের কথা").
Translation: (সালমা ককখনও ট্রেনে ভ্রমণ করেনি, বিমানে ভ্রমণ তো দূরের কথা।)
(h) I bought a cane of orange juice. But I feel like having a nice cool glass of lemonade.
Answer: feel like
Explanation: Expresses a current desire or inclination for something ("ইচ্ছা হওয়া").
Translation: (আমি এক ক্যান কমলালেবুর জুস কিনেছিলাম। কিন্তু আমার এক গ্লাস ঠান্ডা লেবুর শরবত খাওয়ার ইচ্ছা হচ্ছে।)
(i) The examination was going on. The students stopped writing as soon as the bell rang.
Answer: as soon as
Explanation: Connects two events happening immediately one after another ("যেইমাত্র... অমনি").
Translation: (পরীক্ষা চলছিল। ঘণ্টা বাজার সাথে সাথেই শিক্ষার্থীরা লেখা বন্ধ করে দিল।)
(j) Have you ever seen a kingfisher? What does a kingfisher look like?
Answer: What does ... look like
Explanation: Used to ask about the appearance or physical description of someone or something.
Translation: (তুমি কি কখনো মাছরাঙা পাখি দেখেছ? মাছরাঙা দেখতে কেমন?)
1.🟩 Dhaka Board 2025
let alone | have to | it | was born | as soon as | there | what does... look like | had better | what’s... like | would rather |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) You ___________ not touch the crocodile.(b) She has never boiled an egg, ___________ cooked a meal.(c) He will go to the shop ___________ the rain stops.(d) I don’t need a lift. I ___________ walk.(e) They ___________ solve these problems soon.(f) The house was dirty. ___________ was John who cleaned it.(g) ___________ goes a proverb that morning shows the day.(h) ___________ an alligator ___________?(i) He ___________ of German parents.(j) ___________ the journey ___________?
2.🟩 Barishal Board 2025
there | what does... look like | would rather | as soon as | let alone | had better | what’s ... like | have to | was born |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box. (0.5 × 10 = 5)
(a) We ___________ hospitalize him soon to save his life.(b) ___________ is only early in the morning when we get fresh air.(c) He ___________ in Bangladesh but he was raised in America.(d) My father is very rigid. He ___________ die than accept my proposal.(e) Kamrul: ___________ the university admission test ___________? Ans: It’s not easy. It’s really hard and competitive.(f) I ___________ take a loan from a bank before starting the business.(g) ___________ is a historical place in our country.(h) Teacher: Learners, ___________ the map of Bangladesh ___________? Students: It looks a bit strange.(i) His mentality is so mean. He doesn't deserve to be my enemy, ___________ my friend.(j) He repaid the loan ___________ he made some profit from the business.
3.🟩 Chattogram Board 2025
There | It | have to | was born | what... like | would rather | as soon as | let alone | had better | what does... look like |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying ___________ it saw its mother.(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If ___________ is any change, I will inform you.(c) ___________ is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.(d) I had an appointment at 4 p.m. I ___________ start now.(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She ___________ decorate her room.(f) I have not yet seen the body. ___________ the newborn baby ___________?(g) ___________ it ___________ swimming in the river? It seems very heroic to me.(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, ___________ others.(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf ___________ on 1 May 1943 in Faridpur district.(j) She is very reserved. She ___________ remain silent than say a word.
4.🟩 Cumilla Board 2025
let alone | there | what does... look like | as soon as | has to | what’s ... like | would rather | had better | was born | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) Rifat is suffering from toothache. He ___________ see a dentist.(b) Rima ___________ in Indonesia and raised in America.(c) The game will resume ___________ the rain stops.(d) In modern times, ___________ has been a great change in the attitude of man.(e) You look very anxious. You ___________ take rest.(f) I like typing. I ___________ use the keyboard than write with a pen.(g) We aren't able to save the trees, ___________ our forest.(h) ___________ mother’s love ___________? It is incomparable.(i) ___________ is unfortunate that many students waste time on Facebook.(j) ___________ the frozen mountain peak ___________? It looks like a white dome.
5.🟩 Dinajpur Board 2025
had better | it | have to / has to | what does... look like | let alone | would rather | there | as soon as | what’s ... like | was born |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases.
(a) Our spring is charming. ___________ seems that everything has got new life.(b) ___________ the weather ___________ today?(c) Don’t disturb me. You ___________ leave me alone.(d) The poor man ___________ starve than beg.(e) ___________ exists no life on Mars.(f) Baby: Mom, ___________ an owl ___________?(g) Sir Walter Scott ___________ in 1771.(h) Everybody ___________ pay the bill in time.(i) ___________ we reached the station, the train started.(j) He did not even see a hill, ___________ a mountain.
6.🟩 Mymensingh Board 2025
there | as soon as | what does... look like | have to | let alone | was born | would rather | what's... like | it | had better |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) Truth is sometimes bitter. You ___________ not ask me the truth.(b) I cannot tolerate such insult. I ___________ leave this place.(c) Steve Jobs ___________ into a humble family.(d) The audience leaves the spot ___________ Nambi finishes.(e) He can’t finish a single chapter, ___________ the whole book.(f) ___________ are many challenges in life.(g) Mountaineering seems exciting. ___________ it ___________ standing on the peak?(h) ___________ is important to remember that success needs patience.(i) I ___________ finish this project by tomorrow.(j) I’ve never seen a snow leopard. ___________ it really ___________?
7.🟩 Rajshahi Board 2025
what does... look like | would rather | was born | it | let alone | have to | there | what's ... like | had better | as soon as |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) A.K. Fazlul Haq ___________ in Barishal.(b) The thief ran away ___________ we saw him.(c) He cannot afford food, ___________ a rickshaw.(d) A brave warrior ___________ die than yield.(e) You ___________ apply for a stipend.(f) A farmer ___________ work hard every day.(g) ___________ your principal ___________?(h) ___________ is unfortunate that many students waste time.(i) Now we get instant information, but ___________ was a time we had to wait for letters.(j) Son: Dad, ___________ an alien ___________?
8.🟩 Sylhet Board 2025
was born | as soon as | would rather | had better | what's ... like | there | what does... look like | have to | let alone | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) Students ___________ practise good manners.(b) You look exhausted. You ___________ take rest.(c) He hasn’t got 1st dose, ___________ booster dose.(d) During spring, ___________ seems that everything has got a new life.(e) Rodela: ___________ the frozen peak ___________?(f) Kazi Nazrul ___________ in Churulia.(g) We should start our journey ___________ possible.(h) ___________ your family ___________?(i) I ___________ remain silent than quarrel.(j) ___________ was a time people travelled on foot.
9.🟩 Jashore Board 2025
had better | there | would rather | no sooner had | was born | let alone | would you mind | what does... look like | enough | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) He cannot buy a pen, ___________ a box of pens.(b) ___________ we reached the station than the train started.(c) During spring, ___________ seems that everything has got a new life.(d) Baby: Mom, ___________ an owl ___________?(e) Don’t disturb me, you ___________ leave me alone.(f) The poor man ___________ starve than beg.(g) ___________ exists no life on Mars.(h) ___________ taking tea with me?(i) Sir Walter Scott ___________ in 1771.(j) He was meritorious ___________ to understand English literature.
🌿 Special Use of Words/Phrases — HSC 2025
All Boards (Q. No. 2)
1.🟩 Dhaka Board 2025
let alone | have to | it | was born | as soon as | there | what does... look like | had better | what’s... like | would rather |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) You ___________ not touch the crocodile.(b) She has never boiled an egg, ___________ cooked a meal.(c) He will go to the shop ___________ the rain stops.(d) I don’t need a lift. I ___________ walk.(e) They ___________ solve these problems soon.(f) The house was dirty. ___________ was John who cleaned it.(g) ___________ goes a proverb that morning shows the day.(h) ___________ an alligator ___________?(i) He ___________ of German parents.(j) ___________ the journey ___________?
Answer:(a) had better (b) let alone (c) as soon as (d) would rather (e) have to (f) It (g) there (h) What does... look like (i) was born (j) what’s... like
2.🟩 Barishal Board 2025
there | what does... look like | would rather | as soon as | let alone | had better | what’s ... like | have to | was born |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box. (0.5 × 10 = 5)
(a) We ___________ hospitalize him soon to save his life.(b) ___________ is only early in the morning when we get fresh air.(c) He ___________ in Bangladesh but he was raised in America.(d) My father is very rigid. He ___________ die than accept my proposal.(e) Kamrul: ___________ the university admission test ___________? Ans: It’s not easy. It’s really hard and competitive.(f) I ___________ take a loan from a bank before starting the business.(g) ___________ is a historical place in our country.(h) Teacher: Learners, ___________ the map of Bangladesh ___________? Students: It looks a bit strange.(i) His mentality is so mean. He doesn't deserve to be my enemy, ___________ my friend.(j) He repaid the loan ___________ he made some profit from the business.
Answer:(a) have to (b) It (c) was born (d) would rather (e) What’s... like (f) had better (g) there (h) what does... look like (i) let alone (j) as soon as
3.🟩 Chattogram Board 2025
There | It | have to | was born | what... like | would rather | as soon as | let alone | had better | what does... look like |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) The baby was crying. It stopped crying ___________ it saw its mother.(b) Rana, don't miss the programme. It will start at 10. If ___________ is any change, I will inform you.(c) ___________ is a good idea to walk in the morning. It refreshes both the body and mind.(d) I had an appointment at 4 p.m. I ___________ start now.(e) She wanted to celebrate her birthday. She ___________ decorate her room.(f) I have not yet seen the body. ___________ the newborn baby ___________?(g) ___________ it ___________ swimming in the river? It seems very heroic to me.(h) He is very rude. He does not behave well with his parents, ___________ others.(i) Munshi Abdur Rouf ___________ on 1 May 1943 in Faridpur district.(j) She is very reserved. She ___________ remain silent than say a word.
Answer:(a) as soon as (b) there (c) It (d) had better (e) have to (f) What does... look like (g) what... like (h) let alone (i) was born (j) would rather
4.🟩 Cumilla Board 2025
let alone | there | what does... look like | as soon as | has to | what’s ... like | would rather | had better | was born | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) Rifat is suffering from toothache. He ___________ see a dentist.(b) Rima ___________ in Indonesia and raised in America.(c) The game will resume ___________ the rain stops.(d) In modern times, ___________ has been a great change in the attitude of man.(e) You look very anxious. You ___________ take rest.(f) I like typing. I ___________ use the keyboard than write with a pen.(g) We aren't able to save the trees, ___________ our forest.(h) ___________ mother’s love ___________? It is incomparable.(i) ___________ is unfortunate that many students waste time on Facebook.(j) ___________ the frozen mountain peak ___________? It looks like a white dome.
Answer:(a) had better (b) was born (c) as soon as (d) there (e) has to (f) would rather (g) let alone (h) what’s ... like (i) it (j) what does... look like
5.🟩 Dinajpur Board 2025
had better | it | have to / has to | what does... look like | let alone | would rather | there | as soon as | what’s ... like | was born |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases.
(a) Our spring is charming. ___________ seems that everything has got new life.(b) ___________ the weather ___________ today?(c) Don’t disturb me. You ___________ leave me alone.(d) The poor man ___________ starve than beg.(e) ___________ exists no life on Mars.(f) Baby: Mom, ___________ an owl ___________?(g) Sir Walter Scott ___________ in 1771.(h) Everybody ___________ pay the bill in time.(i) ___________ we reached the station, the train started.(j) He did not even see a hill, ___________ a mountain.
Answer:(a) It (b) What’s ... like (c) had better (d) would rather (e) There (f) what does... look like (g) was born (h) has to (i) As soon as (j) let alone
6.🟩 Mymensingh Board 2025
there | as soon as | what does... look like | have to | let alone | was born | would rather | what's... like | it | had better |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words from the box.
(a) Truth is sometimes bitter. You ___________ not ask me the truth.(b) I cannot tolerate such insult. I ___________ leave this place.(c) Steve Jobs ___________ into a humble family.(d) The audience leaves the spot ___________ Nambi finishes.(e) He can’t finish a single chapter, ___________ the whole book.(f) ___________ are many challenges in life.(g) Mountaineering seems exciting. ___________ it ___________ standing on the peak?(h) ___________ is important to remember that success needs patience.(i) I ___________ finish this project by tomorrow.(j) I’ve never seen a snow leopard. ___________ it really ___________?
Answer:(a) had better (b) would rather (c) was born (d) as soon as (e) let alone (f) There (g) what's... like (h) It (i) have to (j) what does... look like
7.🟩 Rajshahi Board 2025
what does... look like | would rather | was born | it | let alone | have to | there | what's ... like | had better | as soon as |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) A.K. Fazlul Haq ___________ in Barishal.(b) The thief ran away ___________ we saw him.(c) He cannot afford food, ___________ a rickshaw.(d) A brave warrior ___________ die than yield.(e) You ___________ apply for a stipend.(f) A farmer ___________ work hard every day.(g) ___________ your principal ___________?(h) ___________ is unfortunate that many students waste time.(i) Now we get instant information, but ___________ was a time we had to wait for letters.(j) Son: Dad, ___________ an alien ___________?
Answer:(a) was born (b) as soon as (c) let alone (d) would rather (e) had better (f) have to (g) what's ... like (h) it (i) there (j) what does... look like
8.🟩 Sylhet Board 2025
was born | as soon as | would rather | had better | what's ... like | there | what does... look like | have to | let alone | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) Students ___________ practise good manners.(b) You look exhausted. You ___________ take rest.(c) He hasn’t got 1st dose, ___________ booster dose.(d) During spring, ___________ seems that everything has got a new life.(e) Rodela: ___________ the frozen peak ___________?(f) Kazi Nazrul ___________ in Churulia.(g) We should start our journey ___________ possible.(h) ___________ your family ___________?(i) I ___________ remain silent than quarrel.(j) ___________ was a time people travelled on foot.
Answer:(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
9.🟩 Jashore Board 2025
had better | there | would rather | no sooner had | was born | let alone | would you mind | what does... look like | enough | it |
Question 2: Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words.
(a) He cannot buy a pen, ___________ a box of pens.(b) ___________ we reached the station than the train started.(c) During spring, ___________ seems that everything has got a new life.(d) Baby: Mom, ___________ an owl ___________?(e) Don’t disturb me, you ___________ leave me alone.(f) The poor man ___________ starve than beg.(g) ___________ exists no life on Mars.(h) ___________ taking tea with me?(i) Sir Walter Scott ___________ in 1771.(j) He was meritorious ___________ to understand English literature.
Answer:(a) let alone (b) No sooner had (c) It (d) what does... look like (e) had better (f) would rather (g) There (h) Would you mind (i) was born (j) enough
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