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Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) REARRANGING REARRANGING WORKSHEET-4.1 Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1 a) On a fixed day, the mice met in a meeting to find a way out. b) A young mouse submitted a proposal. c) Finally the mice migrated to another barn finding no other way. d) There lived some mice in a farmer’s barn happily. e) Different mice gave different opinions, but all of them were unacceptable. f) The farmer was in a trouble with the mice and brought a cat in order to get rid of them. g) Hearing the question, all began to look at one another in frustation. h) He proposed to tie a bell around the neck of the cat. 2 a) He was quite happy in Brighton. b) But the girl’s parents in fact treated him like a son. c) But soon his mother sent him to London to benefit from the education in the west. d) Their two daughters were taken a back with the presence of a ‘blakie’ in the house. e) Though he was full of admiration for English society yet he was called back to India. f) He returned home without any qualification of distinction. g) Rabindranath, the fourteenth child of Debandranath and Sarada Devi, joined his brother’s family at Brighton and attended school there. h) Away from his brother’s home, he was lucky to find a friendly English family of Dr. and Mrs Scott. 3 a) He sat on the doorstep of his house looking out on the public street. b) At that time some passers-by were walking along the street and they were greatly astonished. c) Socrates’ wife used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. d) She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured the water on him. e) One day, the woman became more furious than ever and began to insult him. f) She thought that her husband was not paying the least heed to her and so she always tried to irritated him. g) This made his wife more furious. h) Socrates could not tolerate this, so he went out of his room. 4 a) In 1914 when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. b) At the age of eleven he showed his poetic genius. c) On his return from the battle field, he gave up the sword for the pen and began to write poems. d) In 1972 he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. e) He died on the 29 August, 1976. f) He wrote a lot of poems, short stories, gajals, novels etc and travelled all the branches of Bengali literature. g) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 BS(1899 AD) at Churulia in the district of Burdhwan. h) At the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. 5 a) It was named after an English man named George Everest. b) There might be snow slides and cracks under ice and snow. c) Mount Everest has always fascinated climbers. d) Mount Everest is in the Himalayan Mountains. e) It is in the north of India between Tibet and nepal. f) He was the first to survey the Himalayas. g) It is difficult and dangerous because there is snow all over. h) But climbing the Everest is difficult and dangerous. 6 a) After the war he came back to Kolkata in 1919. b) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born of poor parents in 1899. c) There Nazrul studied in a high school at Kazir Simla for three years and then returned to bardwan. d) During that time a muslim police officer found him to be genius and sent him to his village home. e) He started residing in the office of Bengal Muslim Literary Association. f) In 1914 the First World War broke out and Nazrul joined the army at the age of 19. g) When he was 12 years old, he flew away to Asansole and worked in a baker’s shop. h) His remarkable poem, “Bidrohi” was published in that year when he was 7 a) Soon he gave up medicine for literature. b) This brought for him a good name. c) He was born in 1874 in Paris. d) William Somerset Maugham is one of the greatest story writers of modern time. e) Then he took to writing plays. f) He qualified as a doctor and this life had no charms for him. g) Some of his well-known plays are Mrs. Cadlac, Lady Frederick etc. h) He made his first appearence in literature by writing Liza of Lambeth, his first novel. 8 a) Later on the master arriving at the market found death and asked why she made a threatening gesture to his servant. b) There was a merchant in Baghdad, who sent his servant to buy provisions. c) He came back white and trembling. d) She looked at him making a threatening gesture. e) She replied that she was surprised to see him in Baghdad. f) In order to escape death, he left Baghdad for Samara riding a horse of his master. g) She was surprised because she had an appointment with him that night in Samara. h) And told his master that he had seen death in the market disguised as a woman. 9 a) One day the bad man was stealing some mangoes from the garden of a neighbour. b) But when he did any mischief, he would say, “God had done it by me.” c) “Why are you stealing mangoes from my garden?” d) The owner said nothing. e) “Because God is getting it done by me” replied the bad man. f) He took a stick and was waiting for the bad man to come down from the tree. g) There was a bad man in a village. h) the owner of the garden saw him stealing and got inside the garden. 10 a) “Is my name there?” asked the angel curiously. b) Once there lived a man named Abu Bin Adam. c) He found an angel writing something. d) He was very honest. e) “What are you writing?” he asked the angel. f) Suddenly his sleep broke off. g) One night he was sleeping in his living room. h) ‘the name of those whom Allah loves’ he replied. 11 a) When asked Cordelia said “Nothing”. Lear was shocked and said, “Nothing will come of nothing.” b) He was tired of rulling and needed rest. c) Lear was satisfied. He called for the map of his kingdom and drew his finger round one-third of it. d) Then it was the turn of Cordelia, the youngest and most loved daughter. e) At first, Lear asked his eldest daughter, “How much do you love me?” Goneril declared, “Sir, I love you more than i can say.” f) When asked, his second daughter Regan said, “My love for you shall never change.” Lear was pleased and gave her a third of his kingdom. g) Long ago there was a mighty old king of England named Lear. He had three daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. h) He made up his mind to step down the throne and divide his kingdom. But first he wanted to know how much they loved him. 12 a) The astrologer was taken to the place of execution and then the king asked, “How long would you live?” b) Once there was a king who was fond of knowing his future from the astrologer. c) The astrologer told something very unpleasant and at this the king got furious and condemned him to death. d) With the ready wit he said, “ The stars declare that I’ll die only a week before your death.” “I shall wait to receive your Majesty where you have been sending me” e) At this the king turned pale and shouted, “Drive this wretch away and let him not come again.” f) A good astrologer visited the capital of the king. g) He thought that the king would prove him a liar putting him to death and then he thought for a while for some way to escape. h) The king wished to know this future from that astrologer and so, the king called hom to the palace. 13 a) She saw a box marked half a crown and considered that the box would be the most appropriate gift for him. b) The princess had a fixed allowance for pocket money and she was not permitted to exceed it. c) But her governess said, “No, you see the princess has not the money and so of course, she cannot buy the box.” d) Queen Victoria was taught economical habits by her governess when she was a little girl. e) Once at a market at Wales she spent all her money in buying a number of presents for relatives and friends. f) The people in shop wanted to enclose the box with the other articles. g) But alas! she had no money. h) As she was leaving, she remembered another cousin for whom she did not buy any present. 14 a) Suddenly there was slight trembling sound from below. b) The noise had been so faint that no one thought that the ship had been damaged. c) At that time, however she was not only the largest ship that had been ever built. d) She was carrying 1316 passengers and crew of 891. e) She was regarded as unsinkable for she had 16 water tight compartments. f) After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a collision. g) Four days after setting out, while the Titanic was sailing across the icy water of the north Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted by a look out. h) The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from Southampton on April 10, 1912. 15 a) The widow rushed from door to door for the mustard seed. b) Then Buddah told her that since death is a common affair every where, she should not grieve over her son’s death. c) He asked the widow to bring a handful of mustard seed from a house where death had not entered. d) One day a widow who had lost her son came to Buddah. e) The widow requested Buddah to restore her dead son to life. f) But she found no house where someone had not died. g) Buddah felt pity for the bereaved woman but could do nothing. h) Being disappointed, she came back to Buddah and told him about the result of her search. 16 a) The merchant sold him to a rich man in another country. b) To escape torture, one day he fled from his master’s house. c) Once there lived a young man named Androcles. d) Unfortunately, he was caught by a slave merchant. e) He took shelter in a cave. f) He used to inflict heavy torture on him. g) It was unbearable for him. h) The man was very rude and cruel. 17 a) The official also expected some body that would be rich and aristocratic. They never imagined that this shabby man would be Einstein. b) The queen was highly amazed at his simplicity. c) They looked for him here and there for sometime. But unfortunately, they failed to find him out. So they went back to the queen and informed her that Einstein had not come by train. d) Einstein, the great scientist, was simple in his way of life. e) Einstein, however, walked the whole way with a suitcase in one hand and a violinin the other. When he reached the destination, the queen said to him, “I sent a car for you, Dr. Einstein” f) Once the queen of Belgium invited him to Brussels. g) He travelled to Brussels by train and got down at the station. But he could not think that many gorgeously dressed officials had come to receive him at the station. h) “I did not think that anybody would send a car for me,” replied the great scientist with a simple smile. “But I can assure you that I have greatly enjoyed the walk.” 18 a)Once a king was hunting in the forest. b) The king readily complied with kazi’s order and paid the fine. c) The aged mother of the young man got infuriated at the rush conduct of the king, rushed to the kazi and sued the king before him. d) The kazi was a fearless upright judge of the time who never cowered before any threat in discharging his duties faithfully. e) But after treatment he came round. f) The kazi ordered the king to pay full compensation to the family of the old man. g) Accidentally, one of his arrows fell on a young man and he was seriously wounded. h) The king was summoned to appear before the kazi where the king admitted his guilt. 19 a) When anyone came in, he quickly hid his pipe. One day was not quick enough. b) So, the man brought some water and threw it over Raleigh. c) He ran out of the house and told everybody about it. After this smoke was not a secret. d) Sir Walter Raleigh travelled widely, learnt to smoke and returned to England. e) A man came in and found clouds of smoke in the room. f) He used to smoke two pipes everyday secretly in his room. g) He thought Raleigh was burning. h) He also noticed that more smoke was coming from Raleigh’s mouth. 20 a) He rose to high position in the army by his good work and courage. b) In 1804, he proclaimed himself to be emperor and France under him was very powerful. c) More than 170 years ago there lived in France, one of the greatest soldiers, called Nepolian Bonaparte. d) When he was young, he joined the France Army as an ordinary soldier. e) he fought several wars with the neighbouring countries and own victories over them. f) Yet the Frenchman remember him with due respect. g) He was born in 1769. h) He died in 1821. 21 a) The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food. b) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging. c) As a result, he burnt his fingers. d) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat. e) Once young Taimur attracted a province but unfortunately his soldiers were killed. f) The food was very hot. g) One day he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat. h) He hurridly dug his finger right at the middle of the dish. 22 a) Porus came forward with his man and arms in order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. b) But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle and then he was taken prisoner. c) “Like a king” was the reply of Porus. d) Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. e) He allowed him to rule his country as before. f) Alexander was pleased with his bold reply. g) He was brought before Alaxander. h) Alexander, the king of Macedonia, attacked the land of Porus. 23. a) Porus came forward with his people and arms in order to defend his country from the invasion of Alexander. He fought couragiously, but unfortunately, he was defeated in the battle. b) Alexander asked him, how he would like to be treated by him. “Like a king” was the reply of Porus. Alexander was pleased with Porus for his bold reply. c) Then he was taken Prisoner by the soldiers of Alexander. d) Being pleased, Alexander made him ruler of another province in the Punjab. He allowed him to rule his country as before. e) He showed strong personality and integrity before alexander. f) Alexander, the conquerer of the world, once crossed the Khaiber pass and reached India. g) He was brought before Alexander. h) When he came to the plain of the Punjab, there ruled a king called Porus. 24 a)They were also jealous of the great popularity of Socrates among people. b) Some of the youths became very devoted to him. c) Socrates soon became very popular. d) Now there were some people in Athens who did not like his teachings. e) They were men in authority with great influence. f) Socrates was never tired of teaching them. g) Young men gathered round him. h) These young people learnt from the great teacher such knowledge as is remembered even today all over the world. 25 a) He was specialist in treating boils. b) He was a false doctor and patients from far and near used to come for treatment. c) He would operate boils with his razor. d) The barber treated them in their illness. e) Once there lived a shrewd barber in a village who pretended to know everything. f) When some of his patients were cured, the Barber felt proud of his success. g) Finding no other way, the poor people called in him as he was available. h) The patients would cry loudly in pain. 26 a) When they saw Mr. Monkey, they asked him to devide their bread into two equal halves. b) Then Mr. Monkey broke the bread into two pieces and put them on the scale. c) Mr. Monkey was so wise, and just that the other rat agreed to take their problem to him. d) Once two rats found a piece of bread. e) “Let’s go and see our friend, mr. Monkey, and ask for his advice.” f) They couldn’t agree on how to divide it , because each rat wanted a larger piece than the other. g) Then one of the rats said, “We have argued and fought for so long that now we’re tired.” h) “Well, that’s not easy,” said Monkey. “So it’ll cost you a lot.” REARRANGING WORKSHEET-4.2 Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1. a)Once a king was hunting in the forest. b) The king readily complied with kazi’s order and paid the fine. c) The aged mother of the young man got infuriated at the rush conduct of the king, rushed to the kazi and sued the king before him. d) The kazi was a fearless upright judge of the time who never cowered before any threat in discharging his duties faithfully. e) But after treatment he came round. f) The kazi ordered the king to pay full compensation to the family of the old man. g) Accidentally, one of his arrows fell on a young man and he was seriously wounded. h) The king was summoned to appear before the kazi where the king admitted his guilt. 2. a) When anyone came in, he quickly hid his pipe. One day was not quick enough. b) So, the man brought some water and threw it over Raleigh. c) He ran out of the house and told everybody about it. After this smoke was not a secret. d) Sir Walter Raleigh travelled widely, learnt to smoke and returned to England. e) A man came in and found clouds of smoke in the room. f) He used to smoke two pipes everyday secretly in his room. g) He thought Raleigh was burning. h) He also noticed that more smoke was coming from Raleigh’s mouth. 3. a) He rose to high position in the army by his good work and courage. b) In 1804, he proclaimed himself to be emperor and France under him was very powerful. c) More than 170 years ago there lived in France, one of the greatest soldiers, called Nepolian Bonaparte. d) When he was young, he joined the France Army as an ordinary soldier. e) he fought several wars with the neighbouring countries and own victories over them. f) Yet the Frenchman remember him with due respect. g) He was born in 1769. h) He died in 1821. 4. a) The old woman felt pity for him and quickly gave Taimur a full dish of food. b) Then he disguised himself as a poor traveller and supported himself by begging. c) As a result, he burnt his fingers. d) He came to a house and asked an old woman to give him something to eat. e) Once young Taimur attracted a province but unfortunately his soldiers were killed. f) The food was very hot. g) One day he became very hungry and could not get anything to eat. h) He hurridly dug his finger right at the middle of the dish. 5. . a) Porus came forward with his man and arms in order to defend his land from the attack of Alexander. b) But unfortunately, he was defeated in a battle and then he was taken prisoner. c) “Like a king” was the reply of Porus. d) Alexander asked him how he would like to be treated. e) He allowed him to rule his country as before. f) Alexander was pleased with his bold reply. g) He was brought before Alaxander. h) Alexander, the king of Macedonia, attacked the land of Porus. 6. a) Porus came forward with his people and arms in order to defend his country from the invasion of Alexander. He fought couragiously, but unfortunately, he was defeated in the battle. b) Alexander asked him, how he would like to be treated by him. “Like a king” was the reply of Porus. Alexander was pleased with Porus for his bold reply. c) Then he was taken Prisoner by the soldiers of Alexander. d) Being pleased, Alexander made him ruler of another province in the Punjab. He allowed him to rule his country as before. e) He showed strong personality and integrity before alexander. f) Alexander, the conquerer of the world, once crossed the Khaiber pass and reached India. g) He was brought before Alexander. h) When he came to the plain of the Punjab, there ruled a king called Porus. 7. a)They were also jealous of the great popularity of Socrates among people. b) Some of the youths became very devoted to him. c) Socrates soon became very popular. d) Now there were some people in Athens who did not like his teachings. e) They were men in authority with great influence. f) Socrates was never tired of teaching them. g) Young men gathered round him. h) These young people learnt from the great teacher such knowledge as is remembered even today all over the world. 8. a) He was specialist in treating boils. b) He was a false doctor and patients from far and near used to come for treatment. c) He would operate boils with his razor. d) The barber treated them in their illness. e) Once there lived a shrewd barber in a village who pretended to know everything. f) When some of his patients were cured, the Barber felt proud of his success. g) Finding no other way, the poor people called in him as he was available. h) The patients would cry loudly in pain. 9. a) When they saw Mr. Monkey, they asked him to devide their bread into two equal halves. b) Then Mr. Monkey broke the bread into two pieces and put them on the scale. c) Mr. Monkey was so wise, and just that the other rat agreed to take their problem to him. d) Once two rats found a piece of bread. e) “Let’s go and see our friend, mr. Monkey, and ask for his advice.” f) They couldn’t agree on how to divide it , because each rat wanted a larger piece than the other. g) Then one of the rats said, “We have argued and fought for so long that now we’re tired.” h) “Well, that’s not easy,” said Monkey. “So it’ll cost you a lot.” 10. a) On a fixed day, the mice met in a meeting to find a way out. b) A young mouse submitted a proposal. c) Finally the mice migrated to another barn finding no other way. d) There lived some mice in a farmer’s barn happily. e) Different mice gave different opinions, but all of them were unacceptable. f) The farmer was in a trouble with the mice and brought a cat in order to get rid of them. g) Hearing the question, all began to look at one another in frustation. h) He proposed to tie a bell around the neck of the cat. i) As a result. the mice were in danger to come out of their holes. j) An old mouse accepted the proposal and asked, “But who will bell the cat?” 11. a) He was quite happy in Brighton. b) But the girl’s parents in fact treated him like a son. c) But soon his mother sent him to London to benefit from the education in the west. d) Their two daughters were taken a back with the presence of a ‘blakie’ in the house. e) Though he was full of admiration for English society yet he was called back to India. f) He returned home without any qualification of distinction. g) Rabindranath, the fourteenth child of Debandranath and Sarada Devi, joined his brother’s family at Brighton and attended school there. h) Away from his brother’s home, he was lucky to find a friendly English family of Dr. and Mrs Scott. 12. a) He sat on the doorstep of his house looking out on the public street. b) At that time some passers-by were walking along the street and they were greatly astonished. c) Socrates’ wife used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. d) She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured the water on him. e) One day, the woman became more furious than ever and began to insult him. f) She thought that her husband was not paying the least heed to her and so she always tried to irritated him. g) This made his wife more furious. h) Socrates could not tolerate this, so he went out of his room. 13. a) In 1914 when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. b) At the age of eleven he showed his poetic genius. c) On his return from the battle field, he gave up the sword for the pen and began to write poems. d) In 1972 he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. e) He died on the 29 August, 1976. f) He wrote a lot of poems, short stories, gajals, novels etc and travelled all the branches of Bengali literature. g) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 BS(1899 AD) at Churulia in the district of Burdhwan. h) At the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. 14. a) It was named after an English man named George Everest. b) There might be snow slides and cracks under ice and snow. c) Mount Everest has always fascinated climbers. d) Mount Everest is in the Himalayan Mountains. e) It is in the north of India between Tibet and nepal. f) He was the first to survey the Himalayas. g) It is difficult and dangerous because there is snow all over. h) But climbing the Everest is difficult and dangerous. 20. a) After the war he came back to Kolkata in 1919. b) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born of poor parents in 1899. c) There Nazrul studied in a high school at Kazir Simla for three years and then returned to bardwan. d) During that time a muslim police officer found him to be genius and sent him to his village home. e) He started residing in the office of Bengal Muslim Literary Association. f) In 1914 the First World War broke out and Nazrul joined the army at the age of 19. g) When he was 12 years old, he flew away to Asansole and worked in a baker’s shop. h) His remarkable poem, “Bidrohi” was published in that year when he was 15. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to rewrite the whole story. .a. The Sultan was unable to choose an honest man. So, he asked for a wise counselors advice. b. The Sultan was sitting on his throne. The wise man was also sitting near him. As soon as the applicants were assembled before the throne, the Sultan said, ‘Gentleman, I’d like you to dance.’ c. When they arrived, they were told to go to the Sultan, one at a time, through a dark and empty corridor. d. ‘Your Highness’, said the wise man, ‘I suggest that you should invite all the applicants to the palace. Then I’ll show you the honest person when I ask them to dance.’ e. He invited applications and a number of people applied for the job. f. ‘I have here,’ he said to the wise man, ‘some applications for the post of tax-collector.’ g. A Sultan wanted to find an honest man to collect taxes in his kingdom. Could you tell me how I can find an honest officer? h. So, the Sultan asked all the applicants to come to the palace. 16. a) He was quite happy in Brighton. b) But the girl’s parents in fact treated him like a son. c) But soon his mother sent him to London to benefit from the education in the west. d) Their two daughters were taken a back with the presence of a ‘blakie’ in the house. e) Though he was full of admiration for English society yet he was called back to India. f) He returned home without any qualification of distinction. g) Rabindranath, the fourteenth child of Debandranath and Sarada Devi, joined his brother’s family at Brighton and attended school there. h) Away from his brother’s home, he was lucky to find a friendly English family of Dr. and Mrs Scott. 17. a) He sat on the doorstep of his house looking out on the public street. b) At that time some passers-by were walking along the street and they were greatly astonished. c) Socrates’ wife used to lose her temper on the slightest excuse. d) She went up to him with a bucket full of water and poured the water on him. e) One day, the woman became more furious than ever and began to insult him. f) She thought that her husband was not paying the least heed to her and so she always tried to irritated him. g) This made his wife more furious. h) Socrates could not tolerate this, so he went out of his room. 18. a) In 1914 when the First World War broke out, he wanted to join the army. b) At the age of eleven he showed his poetic genius. c) On his return from the battle field, he gave up the sword for the pen and began to write poems. d) In 1972 he was brought to Bangladesh from Kolkata and was declared our national poet. e) He died on the 29 August, 1976. f) He wrote a lot of poems, short stories, gajals, novels etc and travelled all the branches of Bengali literature. g) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1306 BS(1899 AD) at Churulia in the district of Burdhwan. h) At the age of 19 he joined the army as an ordinary soldier. 19. a) It was named after an English man named George Everest. b) There might be snow slides and cracks under ice and snow. c) Mount Everest has always fascinated climbers. d) Mount Everest is in the Himalayan Mountains. e) It is in the north of India between Tibet and nepal. f) He was the first to survey the Himalayas. g) It is difficult and dangerous because there is snow all over. h) But climbing the Everest is difficult and dangerous. 20. a) After the war he came back to Kolkata in 1919. b) Our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was born of poor parents in 1899. c) There Nazrul studied in a high school at Kazir Simla for three years and then returned to bardwan. d) During that time a muslim police officer found him to be genius and sent him to his village home. e) He started residing in the office of Bengal Muslim Literary Association. f) In 1914 the First World War broke out and Nazrul joined the army at the age of 19. g) When he was 12 years old, he flew away to Asansole and worked in a baker’s shop. h) His remarkable poem, “Bidrohi” was published in that year when he was 21. a) Soon he gave up medicine for literature. b) This brought for him a good name. c) He was born in 1874 in Paris. d) William Somerset Maugham is one of the greatest story writers of modern time. e) Then he took to writing plays. f) He qualified as a doctor and this life had no charms for him. g) Some of his well-known plays are Mrs. Cadlac, Lady Frederick etc. h) He made his first appearence in literature by writing Liza of Lambeth, his first novel. 22. a) Later on the master arriving at the market found death and asked why she made a threatening gesture to his servant. b) There was a merchant in Baghdad, who sent his servant to buy provisions. c) He came back white and trembling. d) She looked at him making a threatening gesture. e) She replied that she was surprised to see him in Baghdad. f) In order to escape death, he left Baghdad for Samara riding a horse of his master. g) She was surprised because she had an appointment with him that night in Samara. h) And told his master that he had seen death in the market disguised as a woman. 23. a) One day the bad man was stealing some mangoes from the garden of a neighbour. b) But when he did any mischief, he would say, “God had done it by me.” c) “Why are you stealing mangoes from my garden?” d) The owner said nothing. e) “Because God is getting it done by me” replied the bad man. f) He took a stick and was waiting for the bad man to come down from the tree. g) There was a bad man in a village. h) the owner of the garden saw him stealing and got inside the garden. 24. a) “Is my name there?” asked the angel curiously. b) Once there lived a man named Abu Bin Adam. c) He found an angel writing something. d) He was very honest. e) “What are you writing?” he asked the angel. f) Suddenly his sleep broke off. g) One night he was sleeping in his living room. h) ‘the name of those whom Allah loves’ he replied. 25. a) When asked Cordelia said “Nothing”. Lear was shocked and said, “Nothing will come of nothing.” b) He was tired of ruling and needed rest. c) Lear was satisfied. He called for the map of his kingdom and drew his finger round one-third of it. d) Then it was the turn of Cordelia, the youngest and most loved daughter. e) At first, Lear asked his eldest daughter, “How much do you love me?” Goneril declared, “Sir, I love you more than i can say.” f) When asked, his second daughter Regan said, “My love for you shall never change.” Lear was pleased and gave her a third of his kingdom. g) Long ago there was a mighty old king of England named Lear. He had three daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. h) He made up his mind to step down the throne and divide his kingdom. But first he wanted to know how much they loved him. 26. (a) In 1948 he founded the ‘Dhaka Art Institution’. (b) In 1938 he got first class in the Art School and in the same year he was awarded gold medal in all India Exhibitions. (c) He had great thirst for drawing pictures. (d) Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoregonj in 1914. (e) On 28 May, 1976 he breathed his last in Dhaka. (f) He drwe a lot of pictures of the Second World War and his name and fame spread all over the world. (g) He did not like hard and fast rules of school and so he drwe pictures secretly. (h) For this at the age of 15 he went to Kolkata to see Art School and at the age of 19 he was admitted into Kolkata Government Art College. 27. (a) He travelled for more than thirty years. (b) He boarded a ship for Chittagong and it took him about six months to reach there. (c) Outside the town of Sylhet two persons met him. (d) Ibn Batuta became very pleased hearing it. (e) They said that they were sent by Shah Jalal to receive him. (f) From there he had to walk for another month to reach Sylhet. (g) You might have heard the name of Ibn Batuta. (h) He heard the name of Shah Jalal of Sylhet and decided to visit him. 28. (a) Suddenly he woke up and swa an angel. (b) Abu then requested him to put his name in the list because he loved mankind and his fellwo brothers. (c) Once upon a time there was an honest and pious man. (d) In reply the angel said that his name was not there. (e) His name was Abu Ben Adham. (f) The angel was writing the names of persons who loved God. (g) He was once sleeping peacefully. (h) He asked the angel if his name was there. 29. a. He became very annoyed. b. So, he procured a heavy stone. c. During his stay, he received an unpaid letter from his friend. d. An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health. e. He packed it up in a fine box. f. He wanted to teach his friend a good lesson. g. The poet had to pay double postage. h. The letter contained nothing but some words. 30. a) Suddenly, he stopped one of the guests. b) The marriage ceremony was over and the guests were all going to the feast c) He spoke so strangely that the guest stood still and listened to the story. d) He saw people walking past him. e) The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. f) The old sailor sat on a stone outside the church. g) He had a strange mad look in his eyes. h) “There was a ship,” the old sailor began.

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Transform the following sentences Affirmative to interrogative Exercise with answer: i) Only he can do it. Ans: None but he can do it. ii) He has only a few books. Ans: He has nothing but a few books. iii) Only Allah can help us. Ans: None but Allah can help us. iv) Only the poor should apply for the post. Ans: None but the poor should apply for the post. v) Both are dishonest. Ans: Neither is honest. vi) The brave alone deserve the fair. Ans: None but the brave deserve the fair. vii) All of our class is good. Ans: None of our class is bad. viii) All must die. Ans: None/no one can avoid death. ix) All men are mortal. Ans: No man is immortal. x) All men here are poor. Ans: No man here are rich. xi) All must submit to destiny. Ans: No one can escape from his or her destiny. xii) We must do it. Ans: We can not but do it. xiii) He must buy a shirt. Ans: He can not but buy a shirt. xiv) You must obey my orders. Ans: You can not help obeying my orders. xvi) We must die. Ans: We can not but die. xvii) Everybody hates a liar. xvii) Nobody loves a liar. Ans: Everybody loves his mother. xviii) Nobody hates his mother. ixx) Everybody likes him. Ans: No one disliked him. xx) Everybody is liable to error. Ans: Nobody is free from error. xxi) Every mother loves her child. Ans: There is no mother but loves her child. xxii) Every man desires to get a fine shirt. Ans: There is no man but desires to get a fine shirt. xxiii) Every man must die. Ans: There is no man but must die. xxiv) Everybody has some needs. Ans: There is nobody but has some needs. xxv) Rahim and Karim went there. Ans: Not only Rahim but also Karim went there. xxvi) I ate rice and bread. Ans: I ate not only rice but also bread. Affirmative to Negative Exercise Transform the following sentence into negative 1. Only a healthy man can have a healthy mind. 2. He is always dependent on his employer. 3. The lack of knowledge of nutrition is the only cause of malnutrition. 4. Anger begets only the worst. 5 . Everybody wants friends 6. His contribution to Bengali literature is incomparable. 7. He was a monarch without a crown. 8 In fact, love always brings love. 9. Corruption has become a common affair here. 10. As soon as the neighbours heard the hue and cry, they rushed to the spot. 11. Only education gives us the light of knowledge. 12. A computer is a blessing on earth. 13. All men must die. 14.They are always attentive to their duties. 15. Walking is beneficial to health. 16. The brave alone deserve the fair. 17. The lands were fertile 18. The carter was a lazy fellow. 19. The crow looks very ugly. 20. Every patriot loves his country. 21.We must learn English 22. Her parents loved her. 23.All hate him 24.She will remember the stranger 25.Everybody dislikes him. 26.He is the best player. 27. A truthful person cares nobody. 28.The teaching staff of this school are qualified. 29. In a word a moonlit night is very pleasant . 30. We always remember their memories. 31. Literacy rate in Bangladesh is very poor. 32.Mohammad Mushin was a kind man. 33. He inherited vast property from his father and sister. 34.Plato’s poetical works were full of patriotism and optimism. 35.Only those who leave this straight road will fall into pit. 36. Her parents liked her very much. 37. Some TV programmes present vulgar sights. 38.We should be honest in our life. 39.The teachers are very friendly with the students. 40.The bee lives together. 41.She is always attentive to her study. Transform the following sentences into negative : Only the brave deserve the fair. Only the moon was visible. Only the fool will say this. Only a rogue can act thus. All men must die. All but he has passed. They must love one another. A student must be disciplined. He must listen to his teacher. Everybody likes dependent. Every man is needy. Everybody likes flower. Every man likes Imarn Khan. He is a doctor and lawyer . My brother and I have done this. We and they attended the meeting. I bought and drank some milk. As soon as she saw a tiger, she ran away. As soon as you wanted to catch the bird, it flew away. Negative to Affirmative Transform the following sentences into affirmative 1. He did not marry. 2. A lie never lies hidden. 3.He is never late in attending his classes. 4.We should not disturb social order. 5.The ship did not come nearer. 6. Peace and prosperity is not possible without being industrious. 7.Her parents could not but like her. 8. He is not well paid. 9. No person can be happy without friends. 10.The boy could not but go to Dhaka yesterday. 11.Everybody can not but be conscious of health. 12. It is not a big village. 13. Their contribution will never be forgotten. 14.We can’t stop the effects of the green-house gas emissions that have already taken place. 15.He could not but feel pity for the lion. 16. No one can prosper in life without industry. 17.It is not very often seen beside human habitation. 18.No person can be happy without friends. 19. Raju found out that it was not easy to light the fire. 20.He is never late to attend his classes. 21. Everybody cannot but be conscious of health. 22.They cannot help loving you if you be kind and friendly. 23. The criminals show no mercy in throwing acid to a face they were in love with a few days ago . 24. We cannot but depend on computers. Assertive to Interrogative Transform the following sentences into Interrogative My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox's Bazar. He goes to school in time. He is a liability to the society. She did not give up hope. Everybody dislikes him. Everybody respects a truthful person. We are proud of our freedom fighters. No man can live alone. The educated people should teach the illiterate. She passed her time in reading and writing. He and his wife Isabella were hardworking. Punctuality gives a good start of our day's work. Walking bears a good effect both on body and mind. The monsoon causes heavy rainfall. It is the duty of the educated people to educate the illiterate. Each and every shop was laden with attractive nick-nacks. The house faces the south. Everybody knows a day labourer. He owns five bighas of land. The lion showed him no sign of attack. Everyone knows this. It is the duty of the literate to educate the illiterate. The tower symbolizes the loftiness of the spirit of the martyred freedom fighters. 24. Corruption destroys the moral courage Assertive to Exclamatory Transform the following sentences into exclamatory. 1. Today’s doctors are very conscious of their career. 2. The tiger is very ferocious. 3. We rejoice that we have won the game. 4. It is a matter of pride that the little boy saved the train from an accident. 5. It is a matter of sorrow that SIDR has taken everything of him. 6. I wish I were a freedom fighter. 7. The flower looks very fine. 8. The rose smells very sweet. 9. The dead bodies were very obnoxious. 10. He wishes he could get back his lost health. 11. We wish he were alive today. 12. It is a matter of joy that I’ve got golden GPA-5. 13. It is shameful that he does not take care of his old parents. 14. The woman wished she could get back her lost son to life. 15. The Taj looks very majestic. 16. The car runs very fast. 17. The clock goes very slow. 18. I wish I were a millionaire. 19. I wish I could be as humble as Nasiruddin. 20. The building looks very splendid. 21. The boy seems to be very polite. 22. The mangoes taste very sour. 23. The oranges look very fresh. 24. He wishes he were a magician. 25. The chief guest delivered a very fiery speech. 26. The water is very much polluted. Exclamatory to Assertive Transform the following sentences into assertive. I. What wonderful creature an elephant is! 2. Oh that we two were infants playing! 3. would that we may soon meet! 4. Oh that I were safe at home! 5. Had I the wings of a dove! 6. Fie!He is a traitor. 7. Would that I could fly! 8. How attractive his method of teaching is! 9. How terrible the accident was! 10. What a beautiful bird it is! 11. Would that I could meet her again! 12. How brightly the stars shine! 13. How sweetly the moonlight sleeps upon the bank! 14. To think of our meeting here! 15. Ah! What a sight was there! 16. What a good command he has over England! 17. How poor was his performance in the S.S.C. examination! 18.Would that we may soon meet! 19. Oh that we were freedom fighters! 20.Oh that I were safe at home! 21. Oh for the wings of a dove! 22. What a luxurious life he leads! 23. How correct his pronunciation is! 24.What a piece of work man is! 25. Oh that I were young again! Complex to Simple Transform the following complex sentences into simple 1.A man who is physically ill loses all mental ease and comfort. 2.As love is divine, everybody wants love. 3.People who live in plenty do not eat the right kind of food. 4.If your companions do not love you, it is your own fault. 5.You can not find others to love you unless you will also love them. 6. She had none who could look after her. 7. The dacoit not only robbed the poor house owner but also murdered him. 8. He not only did many construction works but also led people to the path of Islam. 9. We have to identify the problems that our farmers face. 10. Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. 11. Though Bangladesh is not a big country, too many people live here. 12.They did not understand why she was so different from the other children of the locality. 13. It is the duty of the people who are educated to educate the illiterate. 14. There are many things that can be included in the information technology. 15. Since he has no radio, he cannot listen to the weather warning. 16. It is man who is the maker of his own fortune. 17. Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. 18. At dinner she noticed that Raju as usual had an egg. 19. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. 20. When the sun set, they took part from us. 21. Everybody believes education is the backbone of a nation. 22. A balanced diet is a food that contains something from each of the three main groups of food. 23. Her father couldn't come as he was working overtime. 24. There is a large garden which is in front of the school. 25, If we maintain sincerity, we shall be able to lead a peaceful life. 26. When we are children, the family protects us. 27. Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. 28. Unemployment is a state when a man has no work to earn money. 29. The house in which I live is tin shaded. 30. My mother was honest for which she was rewarded. 31. When it is summer, it becomes emaciated. 32. Those who are idle always lag behind. 33. Though the service of a day labourer is very important, he is very much neglected. 34. We should have soft feeling for him so that he can lead a decent life. 35. The minister asked him what his occupation was. 36. Since there was no rain, he was worried. 37. I am sure that I will pass. 38. A house is the place where we live in. 39. He sold the eggs in the market and became rich. 40. One night, when he was sleeping, a thief broke into his room. 41. The National Memorial which is situated at Savar is a symbol of the nation's respect. 42. Though he is a good student, he is naughty as well. 43. I saw an old woman, who was crying. 44. As the paws are cushioned, a big tiger can walk through the driest leaves causing a single crackle. 45. He who is taken by anger causes a lot of dangers. 46. You cannot receive affection unless you give it also. Compound to Simple Transform the following compound sentences into simple. They fade soon and lose their beauty. The dacoit sensed the presence of the neighbours and attempted to flee It ennobles one's character and gives one high position in society. We read books and learn new things. Little boys and girls make merriment and amuse themselves. Every morning I go to the garden and take care of it. It was evening and the shops were dazzling with bright lights. The culprit ran away and escaped himself. The sun had set and wewent home. He is healthy but he does not work at all. He had all the qualifications but he did not get a job. He behaved rough but he was not punished. The farmers worked day and night but they could not grow a good harvest. I was ill and I could not attend the meeting. Write much or you cannot write well. Walk fast or you cannot get the train. I called him but he did not answer. It flies from flower to flower and collects honey. She repaid the first installment and bought food and clothes for her children. She is hard working and does not waste time. He turned back and slowly went to the lion. They spend most of the time before TV set and waste their precious time. She is polite and so she behaves well . They hide themselves and coo from the high branches of trees. Love is divine so everybody wants it. She got into the lift and pressed the button B. 27. He killed a young boar instead and took its lungs and liver to the queen. Simple to compound Turn the following simple sentences into compound. 1. They all lived happily near Sonapur. 2. Having worked for whole life, they died from hunger and poverty. 3. Realizing it we should try to be emotionally balanced. 4. He came to a. house to ask for something to eat. 5. In spite of rough weather, he came to our house. 6. Finishing the work, we went to the play ground. 7. Closing the door, I went back to sleep. 8. Fatema, being poor, could not buy a set of combs. 9. The water being very cold, I could not drink it. 10. The lunch being over, we left the hotel. 11. The sun having set, we returned home. 12. Sceing the strange appearance of the fool he asked him about the reason of his action. 13. A fisherman earns his livelihood by catching fish. 14. Besides being rich, he is learned. 15. Making a group, they get involved in playing and doing other things. 16. We work hard to attain success in our life. 17. I saw a blind old man crossing the road. 18. Immediately after lunch at the hotel restaurant, Masum, Becky and Neela went out to have a look of the city. 19. Finding a large thorn, he pulled it out. 20. One night he woke up hearing the sound of rain. 21. We should therefore, take a balanced diet to keep our body fit. Compound to Complex Turn the following compound sentences into complex. 1. He wanted to survive and disguised himself as a poor traveller. 2. One day he found me and acted crazy. 3. Michael was a poor shepherd and lived in the Lake District of England. 4. Morning walk costs us nothing but gives us much invaluable benefit. 5. Read or you will fail. 6. Its eyes are small but its ears look like fans. 7. Though he was rich, he was a scholar. 8. They are poor and so they cannot send their children to school. 9. NawabFaizunnesa was a dedicated lady and established the school. 10. Neela got into the lift and pressed the button B. 11. They fade soon and lose their beauty. 12. The dacoit sensed the presence of the neighbours and attempted to flee. 13. She is polite and so she behaves well with all. 14. Love is divine and so everybody wants it. 15. Do or die. 16. Walk fast or you can not get the train. 17. Drive carefully or there may be accident. 18. He worked hard but failed. 19. It exists but it is difficult to explain. 20. Spare the rod and spoil the child. 21. Do as I suggest you or you will suffer. 22. It disturbed me but I did not know the reason. 23. Waste not, want not. 24. Selim is a student of class X and reads in a Zilla school. 25. Bangladesh is a test playing country but its standard is not high. 26. In winter an ant remains idle but it works hard in spring. 27. The huntsman took the child into the forest but he did not want to kill her. 28. Honesty may not make one rich but it brings peace in mind. 29. The heart is formed for love and cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. Simple to Complex Transform the following sentences from simple to complex. 1. Arif went to Dhaka to find a job. 2. A farmer had a wonderful goose. 3. They come here to enjoy themselves. 4. Once upon a time there was a girl named Jesmine. 5. He has some friends like him. 6. Tigers are known as ferocious animals. 7. Virtue makes a man really great. 8. We work hard to attain success in our life. 9. This will make your mind fresh. 10. It presents a beautiful sight. 11. Computer has pushed the modern age a step ahead. 12. Standing in front of the graves, we bow down our heads. 13. He wants to be a doctor to serve people. 14. A man without health cannot be happy in life. 15. The Cuckoo is a bird of very shy nature. 16. They lay their eggs in the nests of crows. 17. She reads attentively to do well in the examination. 18. We have to work hard to earn money or to acquire knowledge. 19. No nation can prosper neglecting education. 20. In spite of strict laws against acid violence, the ghastly crime is on the rise in Bangladesh. 21. He is too dishonest to speak the truth. 22. By having good health, one can serve the nation well, 23. Waste not, want not. 24. He had a lovely garden, 25. The carbon-di-oxide rises the temperature on the atmosphere. 26. It is too poor to imagine. 27. It is not possible for the government to give employment to all people. 28. Bangladesh can engage her human resources only after exploring all her other resources. 29. The farmers work hard to support themselves. 30. Thammel, known as the tourist’s area, is extremely popular for its cheap hotels. 31. The school having a beautiful garden increases the beauty of the school. 32. Honesty is a great virtue. 33. During the rainy season, the Padma assumes a very fearful appearance. 34. Tourists from home and abroad visit its shores to enjoy themselves. 35. Watching so much violence in films makes them aggressive. 36. The prosperity of a society depends upon the reasonable income of its able bodied persons. 37. I am happy to live in such a fine house far away from the din and bustle of city life. 38. Neela was going to the basement cafe to have a breakfast. 39. A fool was sitting by the side of a village road. 40. She was scared to see a giant like figure. 41. I do not know his father's name. 42. In order to be healthy, we have to take a balanced diet every day. 43. Carbohydrate and fat provide us energy. 44. During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. 45. He inspired the people to fight for independence. Complex to compound Turn the following complex sentences into compound. 1. It is social evil which hampers the progress of social life. 2. Though they are coward, they are very clever bird. 3. Since Neela did not have a good dinner, she could not sleep. 4.Though there were clouds in the sky, they were swept away by the wind. 5. Though she searched for such a house, she could not find any. 6. Generally, it has a platform on which fish-sellers sit with their fishes. 7. Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. 8. When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. 9. As the students get a long vacation from schools, they enjoy the festival with childlike mirth. 10, Though we have reports of acid throwing in other countries too, the number of incidents is probably the highest in Bangladesh. 11. The people who live only for their own interest are not real human beings. 12. The birds in the tress song so sweetly that the children stopped their games to listen to them. 13. He discovered that many diseases are caused by germs. 14. Although Meena had picked the mango, her morther gave the larger share of it to Raju. 15. As Rahim, is curious, he will try to invent new things. 16. Though she was a nice little girl, she wasn't an ordinary child. 17. When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. 18. As he was old, he could not walk fast. 19. When we grow up, we need help of all people around us. 20. If you do not work hard, you will not succeed. 21. Neela became bored as she was in her hotel room alone the whole afternoon.. 22. He walks about the class when he feels it necessary. 23. Although honesty may not make one rich, it brings peace of mind. 24. Since he is a student of Zilla school, he feels very proud. CHANGE OF DEGREES Superlative to positive Turn the following sentences into positive. 1. Snow white was the fairest of all women. 2. It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. 3. Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modem science. 4. Durgapuja is one of the greatest Hindu festivals in Bangladesh. 5. Cox's Bazar is the longest sea-beach in the world. 6. Northern Africa. the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent will be the worst affected. 7. It is the most wonderful goose of the world. 8. It is one of the greatest wonders of the world 9. Of all the hotels Raffle is one of the finest. 10. Hercules is one of the strongest gods. 11. On the way I met the worst sight in my life. 12. It was one of the most important inventions in the world of medical science. 13. This is the dirtiest place in the city. 14. He draws the lowest salary in the office. 15. They live in the remotest corner of the country. 16. He is one of my closest friends. 17. Aziz is the sincerest student in our school. 18. A journey by boat gives me the greatest pleasure. 19. He is the kindest man I have ever seen. 20. He was the cleverest of all persons. 21. He works the hardest of all workers. 22. Mr. Hasan is the fittest chairman. 23. This is the rarest opportunity. 24. My car is the most expensive car. 25. Liza is the smartest of all girls. 26. Time passes the quickest of anything. 27. Illiteracy is the greatest problem in Bangladesh. 28. Television is the most popular form of entertainment ever invented by man. 29. It is one of the most famous schools in the town. 30. It is the noisiest part in a market. 31. A healthy man is the happiest man in the world. 32. Health is the greatest wealth of a man. COMPARATIVE INTO POSITIVE Turn the following sentences into positive 1. The days in the winter are foggier than those of other seasons. 2. This road is muddier than that. 3. Summer is drier than any other season in Bangladesh. 4. He is lovelier than very few persons. 5. Village life is quieter than city life. 6. Bangladesh is more fertile than most other lands in the world. 7. This is safer than any other place. 8. My shirt is dirtier than yours. 9. Milk is more nutritious than any other food. 10. This is better than all other story books. 11. Your handwriting is clumsier than hers. 12. This ghee is purer than that. ? 13. Bangladesh is greener than many other countries. 14. You seem gloomier than before. 15. His" room is tidier than yours. 16. Sumi's hair is curlier than Suma's. 17. He is wealthier than his brother, 18. Our English teacher is humbler than any other teacher in the school, 19. 1 arrived earlier than you. 20. She is prouder than her sister. 21. His way of life is simpler than all other persons in the village. 22. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims. 23. This knife is sharper than that one. 24. The pen is mightier than the sword. SUPELATIVE TO COMPARATIVE Turn the following superlatives into comparative. 1. This is the sharpest of all knives. 2. Winter is the mistiest of all seasons. 3. The Meghna is the deepest river in our country. 4. This is the latest edition. 5. It is the most famous school in the town. 6. This is one of the greatest pictures of the world. 7. The Everest is the highest of all peaks in the world. 8. It is the noisiest part in a market. 9. A healthy man is the happiest man in the world. 10. Health is the greatest wealth of a man. 11. Snowwhite was the fairest of all women. 12. It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. 13. Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modem science. 14. At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. 15. Feroza was one of the most industrious girls in the village. 16. It is one of the oldest schools. 17. Khan Jahan Ali was one of the greatest saints of our country. 18. Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues in a man. 19. Nawab Serajuddaula was the most courageous Nawab India has ever seen. 20. Grapes are the tastiest of all fruits. 21. Liza is the proudest of all girls. 22. Gold is the costliest of all metals. 23. The Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims. POSITIVE TO COMPARATIVE Turn the following Sentences into comparative. 1. Dishonour is not as preferable as death. 2. No other person is as wealthy as he. 3. No other person is as fit as he to do this job. 4. I have not seen any person as cruel as he. 5. Her handwriting is not as clumsy as yours. 6. Your face was not as bright as his. 7. No other student is as keen as he. 8. Rina's knowledge in English is not as sound as Nasrin. 9. Meena needed as much food as Raju. 10. In the society women work as much as men. 11. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. 12. Very few herbs are as useful as this. 13. Iron is not as light as cotton. 14. I do not feel as free as you. 15. Nipa is not as dull as Seema. 16. I do not know any person as humble as he. POSITIVE TO SUPERLATIVE Transform the following sentences into superlative. 1. Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. 2. Very few insects are as busy as the bee. 3. No other girl in the class is so fair as Sumi. 4. Very few pictures in the world are so great as this. 5. No other mosque is so large as this. 6. No other dramatist is so great as Shakespeare. 7. Very few herbs are as useful as this. 8. No other woman is as white as Snowwhite. 9. No other goose is as wonderful as this. 10. No other god is as strong as Hercules. 11. Very few inventions in the world of medical science are as important as it. 12. No other opportunity is as rare as it. 13. No other wealth of a man is as great as health. COMPARATIVE TO SUPERLATIVE Turn the following sentences into superlative. 1. The Ramadan is holier than any other month for the Muslims. 2. This knife is sharper than all other knives. 3. The pen is mightier than anything else. 4. Summer is drier than any other season in Bangladesh. 5. He is lovelier than most other persons. 6. Bangladesh is more fertile than most other lands in, the world. 7. This is safer than any other place. 8. He is the more active than many other persons. 9. This is better than all other story books. 10. Your handwriting is clumsier than all other students in the class. 11. Bangladesh is greener than many other countries. 12. The poor think that costly food is better than any other food. 13. Nazrul Islam is more famous than most other poets in Bengali Literature. 14. To them boiled rice with vegetables is more favourite than any other food. 15. It is more powerful than anything else. 16. Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination. 17. Books are better than any other friend. 18. Sumi's hair is curlier than most other girls in the class. 19. He is wealthier than all other men in the village. 20. Our English teacher is humbler than any other teacher in the school. 21. She is prouder than any other girl. 22. His way of life is simpler than all other persons in the village. Transformation Worksheet-3.0 1. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Dhaka Board-2019] (a) Don't look down upon the poor. (Passive) (b) Suddenly I noticed a very nice deer. (Interrogative) (c) It only remained sleeping. (Negative) (d) What a sound sleep it slept! (Assertive) (e) A deer is found nowhere but in the zoo now. (Affirmative) 2. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board-2019] (a) Bangladeshi cuisine is full of variety. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (b) We use different spices to make our food tasty. (Make it passive sentence) (c) We like Bangladeshi food very much. (Make it a negative sentence) (d) Let us take Bangladeshi food. (Make it an assertive sentence) (e) Bangladeshi food is very appetizing. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 3. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Cumilla Board-2019] Bangladesh is a land of rivers. (a) The Padma is a big river in Bangladesh. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) (b) It is called the river of destruction. (Make it an active) (c) The river is very turbulent. (Make it a negative sentence) (d) Everybody knows this. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (e) Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore. (Make it passive) 4. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Jashore Board-2019] (a) Who does not know the name of Hazi Mohammad Mohsin? (Make it passive) (b) He was unmarried. (Make it negative) (c) He was born in Hoogly. (Make it negative-interrogative) (d) He is respected everywhere. (Make it active) (e) I wish I were Hazi Mohammad Mohsin. (Make it exclamatory) 5. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Sylhet Board-2019] (a) Tree plantation is an important task. (Negative) (b) It is not a difficult task. (Interrogative) (c) People cannot but plant trees for their existence. (Affirmative) (d) An important role is played by trees. (Active) (e) Trees are very important in our life. (Exclamatory) 6. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Barishal Board-2019] (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory) (b) People of all ages like this game. (Passive) (c) It is a very popular game in our country. (Negative) (d) How enjoyable the game is! (Assertive) (e) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative) 7. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Chattogram Board-2019] (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it interrogative) (b) People enjoy this game. (Make it passive) (c) It is a very costly game. (Make it negative) (d) Nobody dislikes it. (Make it affirmative) (e) I wish I could play it. (Make it exclamatory) 8. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Mymensingh Board-2019] (a) Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was a very kind man. (Make it a negative sentence) (b) He inherited vast property from his father and sister. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (c) He was not married. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (d) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a passive sentence) (e) He was very generous. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 9. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board-2019] (a) Rana is a regular student. (Make it a negative sentence) (b) He is a very hard-working boy. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (c) He never comes to the class late. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (d) He makes good results in all exams. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (e) For this. teachers love him very much. (Make it a passive sentence) 10. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Dhaka Board-2018] (a) Acid throwing is a very heinous act. (Exclamatory) (b) Everyone hates it. (Interrogative) (c) It is not a human act. (Affirmative) (d) The acid throwers should be punished. (Active) (e) We must become aware of it. (Negative) 11. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board-2018] (a) None can prosper in life without industry. (Interrogative) (b) The idle always lag behind. (Negative) (c) Hard work is very essential to succeed in life. (Exclamatory) (d) A hard-working person can see the light of prosperity. (Passive) (e) We cannot but work hard to be established in life. (Affirmative) 12. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Cumilla Board-2018] Ruplal lived in a small village. (a) He lived with his family. (Interrogatively) (b) Ruplal wanted a peaceful life. (Passive) (c) The village people were very quarrelsome. (Exclamatory) (d) Ruplal's life was not peaceful in the jungle. (Interrogative) (e) Ruplal took only a bag with him. (Negative) 13. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Jashore Board-2018] (a) Riad is a very industrious boy. (Exclamatory) (b) He is sincere in his duties. (Negative) (c) He does not put off any work for tomorrow. (Interrogative) (d) He finishes his duties in time. (Passive) (e) Nobody hates him. (Affirmative) 14. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Sylhet Board-2018] (a) Jubair and Saad are two brothers. (Interrogative) (b) They never miss their classes. (Affirmative) (c) The weak students are always helped by them. (Active) (d) They are always obedient to their teachers and parents. (Negative) (e) They want to become famous personalities in the world.(Interrogative) 15. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Barishal Board-2018] (a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative) (b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative) (c) Today many freedom fighters lead a very miserable life. (Exclamatory) (d) Their allowances should be increased. (Active) (e) We should regard their sacrifice.(Negative) 16. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Chattogram Board-2018] (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive) (c) Cricket is very costly game. (Negative) (d) Nobody dislikes a cricketer. (Affirmative) (e) Would that I could be a great cricketer! (Assertive) 17. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board-2018] (a) Frugality is a good habit. (Negative) (b) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons. (Affirmative) (c) We should practise it. (Passive) (d) He can save money. (Interrogative) (e) He leads a happy life. (Exclamatory) Transformation Worksheet-3.0 Answer 1. Answer: (a) Let not the poor be looked down upon. (b) Didn't I notice a very nice deer suddenly? (c) It did nothing but remained sleeping. (d) It slept a very sound sleep. (e) A deer is found only in the zoo now. very nice deer suddenly? 2. Answer: (a) Isn't Bangladeshi cuisine full of variety? Or. Is Bangladeshi cuisine not full of variety? (b) Different spices are used by us to make our food tasty. (c) We don't dislike Bangladeshi food at all. (d) We should take Bangladeshi food. (e) How appetizing Bangladeshi food is! 3. Answer: (a) What a big river the Padma is in Bangladesh! (b) People/We call it the river of destruction. (c) The river is not calm at all. (d) Who doesn't know this? Its shore is visited by tourists from home and abroad. 4. Answer: (a) To whom is the name of Hazi Mohammad Mohsin not known? (b) He was not married. Or, He did not marry. (c) Wasn't he born in Hoogly? (d) People/We respect him everywhere. (e) If I were Hazi Mohammad Mohsin! 5. Answer: (a) Tree plantation is not an unimportant task. Or. Tree plantation is not a trivial task. (b) Is it a difficult task? (c) People must plant trees for their existence. (d) Trees play an important role. (e) How important trees are in our life! 6. Answer: What an exciting game cricket is! (b) This game is liked by people of all ages. (c) It is not at all an unpopular game in our country. (d) The game is very enjoyable. (e) Who does not know this? 7. Answer: (a) Isn't cricket a very exciting game? (b) This game is enjoyed by people. (c) It is not a cheap/inexpensive game at all. (d) Everybody likes it. (e) If I could play it! 8. Answer: (a) Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was not at all an unkind man. (b) Didn't he inherit vast property from his father and sister? (c) He was unmarried. (d) During his lifetime, money was spent lavishly by him to help the poor. (e) How generous he was! 9. Answer: (a) Rana is not an irregular student. (b) Isn't he a very hard-working boy? (c) He always comes to the class in time. (d) Doesn't he make good results in all exams? (e) For this, he is loved very much by his teachers. 10. Answer: (a) What a heinous act acid throwing is! (b) Is there anybody who does not hate it? Or, Who does not hate it? (c) It is an inhuman act. (d) The government should punish the acid throwers. (e) We cannot but become aware of it. Or. We cannot help becoming aware of it. 11. Answer: (a) Who can prosper in life without industry? Or. Can anyone prosper in life without industry? (b) The idle never advance/prosper. (c) How essential hard work is to succeed in life (d) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard-working person. (e) We must work hard to be established in life. 12. Answer: (a) Didn't he live with his family? (b) A peaceful life was wanted by Ruplal. (c) How quarrelsome the village people were! (d) Was Ruplal's life peaceful in the jungle? (e) Ruplal took nothing but a bag with him. 13. Answer: (a) What an industrious boy Riad is! (b) He is not insincere in his duties. (c) Does he put off any work for tomorrow? (d) His duties are finished in time by him. (e) Everybody loves him. 14. Answer: (a) Aren't Jubair and Saad two brothers? (b) They always attend their classes. (c) They always help the weak students. (d) They are never disobedient to their teachers and parents. (e) Don't they want to become famous personalities in the world? 15. Answer: (a) Aren't we proud of our freedom fighters? (b) Their contribution will always be remembered. (c) What a miserable life many freedom fighters lead today! (d) Government should increase their allowances. (e) We should not disregard their sacrifice. Or. We should not ignore their sacrifice. 16. Answer: (a) What an exciting game cricket is! (b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages. (c) Cricket is not a cheap game at all. (d) Everybody likes a cricketer. (e) I wish I could be a great cricketer. 17. Answer: (a) Frugality is not a bad habit. (b) A frugal man dislikes to spend money without reasons. (c) It should be practised by us. (d) Can't he save money? (e) What a happy life he leads! Transformation Worksheet -4.0 SSC Examination-2020 All Board Questions 1. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dhaka Board-2020] (a) Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound) (b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple) (c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative) (d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative) (e) Everyone praised her. (Passive) (f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory) (g) She also helped her mother in her free time. (Complex) (h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative) (i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive) (j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex) 2. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board-2020] (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against it. (Active) (c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive) (e) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative) (f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative) (g) Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple) (h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex) (i) We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound) (j) We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative) 3. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Barishal Board-2020] (a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative) (b) If he makes proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple) (c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex) (d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory) (e) To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative) (f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive) (g)Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive) (h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple) (i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. (Compound) (j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active) 4. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Chattogram Board-2020] (a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple) (b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative) (c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Make it passive) (d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex) (e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive) (f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive) (g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative) (h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound) (i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative) (j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory) 5. Change the sentences according to directions: [Mymensingh board-2020] (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice) (c) It is played all over the world. (Active voice) (d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative Degree) (e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence) (f) The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence) (g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple sentence) (h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative sentence) (i) Bangladesh is a test playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence) (j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing meaning) 6. Change the sentences according to directions: [Jashore board-2020] (a) People in general are fond of glittering things. (Complex) (b) They are the lovers of surface. (Interrogative) (c) They are concerned at the outer show of things and beings. (Active) (d) They do not bother about intrinsic value. (Affirmative) (e) Gold is one of the precious metals. (Positive) (f) But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound). (g) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple) (h) Similarly, there are some people acting like the wise. (Complex) (i) As soon as their real identity gets revealed, people leave them. (Negative) (j) We are very foolish believing in them. (Exclamatory) 7. Change the sentences according to directions:[Dinajpur board-2020] (a) In order to acquire knowledge we should read books. (Compound) (b) Books introduce us to the domain of knowledge. (Passive) (c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Complex) (d) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive) (e) Reading books is the noblest habit. (Comparative) (f) Books give us not only knowledge but also pleasure. (Affirmative). (g) Those who do not read books keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (Compound) (h) To make a civilized society, there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative) (i) People should be motivated to read more and more books. (Active) (j) We must create social movement about reading books. (Negative) SSC Examination-2019 All Board Questions 8. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dhaka Board-2019] (a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative) (b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive) (c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active) (d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex) (e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative) (f) Nobody is absolutely happy on earth. (Affirmative) (g) So we should not waste time in vain. (Passive) (h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple) (i) All men must die. (Negative) (j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound) 9. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board-2019] (a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative) (b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. (Comparative) (c) It persuades a man to do everything just. (Negative). (d) This quality highly motivates a man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple) (e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive) (f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex) (g) A patriot fears none but the Creator. (Affirmative) (h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound) (i) He is respected by all. (Active) (j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative) 10. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Cumilla Board-2019] (a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative) (c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple) (d) Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active) (e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative) (f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative) (g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative) (h) It helps us a lot. (Passive) (i) So its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound) (j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex) 11. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Jashore Board-2019] (a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative) (c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative) (d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive) (e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active) (f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound) (h) By applying the laws properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex) (i) What a miserable life a terrorist leads! (Assertive) (j) They should be brought to book. (Active) 12. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Barishal Board 2019] (a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative) (b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex) (c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative) (d) A man has an Internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple) (e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of Internet. (Complex) (f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive) (g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory) (h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive) (i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound) (j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive) 13. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Chattogram Board 2019] (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was a kind man. (Negative) (b) He did not marry. (Affirmative) (c) He loved the people cordially. (Passive) (d) He never thought of his own happiness. (Interrogative) (e) He led a very simple life. (Exclamatory) (f) He always helped the needy. (Complex) (g) He contributed much money for education to educate the poor student. (Complex) (h) Though he had a vast wealth, he did not spend for his own. (Compound) (i) Who does not know of his kindness? (Assertive) (j) He was one of the greatest kind men of the world. (Positive) 14. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Barishal Board 2019,2016] (a) Bangladesh is a low lying country. (Make interrogative) (b) Very year natural disasters visit us. (Make passive voice) (c) Flood is one of the most dangerous natural disasters. (Use comparative degree) (d) It is Dhaka city which has not yet suffered any severe earthquake. (Make simple sentence) (e) People living in the high land can escape flood. (Make complex sentence) (f) Crops are damaged by this flood. (Make active voice) (g) Who does not know the consequence of ‘Tsunami? (Make assertive sentence) (h) The recent flood was very devastating. (Make exclamatory sentence) (i) Bangladesh is in the active earthquake zone. (Make negative sentence) (j) Dhaka is the most risky city in the earthquake zone. (Use positive degree) 15. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board-2019] (a) Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence) (b) Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice) (c) Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (d) There is no student without a smartphone. (Make it an affirmative sentence) (e) Who does not like a social network? (Make it an assertive sentence) (f) Facebook is the best of all social networks. (Make it a positive degree) (g) It gives pleasure but we cannot get the freedom to use it. (Make it a simple sentence) (h) Use it or you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (Make it a complex sentence) (i) We can get many new pieces of information by using it. (Make it a compound sentence) (j) Would that I could open a Facebook account. (Make it an assertive sentence) SSC Examination-2018 All Board Questions 16. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [SSC All Board-2018] a) Very conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative) b) The province of a powerful Prince was, once attacked by young Taimur. (Active) c) Entering the kingdom of the prince, he captured a large village. (Compound) d) The army killed Taimur's all soldiers. (Passive) e) He disguised himself as a poor traveller to survive. (Complex) f) He came to a house and asked for something to eat. (Simple) g) There lived an old woman in the house. (Complex) h) The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Interrogative) i) The food was very hot. (Exclamatory) j) Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Negative) SSC Examination-2017 All Board Questions 17. Change the sentences according to directions: [Dhaka Board-2017] a) Mother Teresa is an icon to many people. (Make it interrogative sentence) b) She is respected by everybody. (Make it active) c) She is one of the greatest persons of the world. (Make it positive) d) She was very kind to the needy and the ill-fated. (Make it negative) e) She believes that charity is a great virtue. (Make it compound sentence) f) Actually Mother Teresa was a noble hearted person. (Make it a complex sentence) g) Mother Teresa was a very passionate woman. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) h) She helped those who were helpless. (Make it a simple sentence) i) She set up "Nirmal Hridoy" at Kolkata. (Make it a compound sentence) j) Who does. not know about the charity of Mother Teresa? (Make it assertive) 18. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board 2017] a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox's Bazar. (Complex) b) I was very glad. (Negative) c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive) d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Simple) e) I was very excited to see the sea-beach. (Exclamatory) f) It is the largest sea-beach in the world. (Comparative) g) It is one of the most beautiful sea-beaches in the world. (Positive) h) It is called the pleasure seekers' paradise. (Active) i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound) j). If I could visit the sea-beach! (Assertive) 19. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets.[Cumilla Board 2017; Jashore Board 2015;Sylhet Board 2020] a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more generous than many other men in this subcontinent.(Use positive degree) b) He was born in Hoogly. (Make it a complex sentence) c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Make it an interrogative sentence) d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Use passive voice) e) He is called the friend of humanity. (Use active voice). f) He did not marry. (Make it an affirmative sentence) g) During his life time he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a complex sentence) h) He was so kind that he could not refuse any one's request. (Make it a compound sentence) i) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Make it a simple sentence) j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Make it a complex sentence) 20. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Jashore Board 2017] a) Strategy is the most important thing in the examination. (Comparative) b) Any answer in the exam should not be elaborated. (Active) c) When he gets the question paper he should read it carefully (Simple) d) At first glance, the questions may seem difficult. (Negative) e) A student should attempt to answer all the questions to get good marks. (Complex) f) If an examinee answers all the questions, the examiner becomes glad to see that. (Simple) g) But, it is better than not answering at all. (Positive) h) It is really sensible. (Exclamatory) i) The examinee should not waste time by doing it. (Passive) j) Without following this process, you cannot bring a good result in an examination. (Compound) 21. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Sylhet Board 2017] a) We should read books to gain knowledge. (Make it complex) b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Use passive voice) c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Make it interrogative) d) If we read books, we can enrich our minds. (Make it simple) e) Books are the greatest friends. (Use Positive degree). f) They give us both knowledge and pleasure. (Make it negative) g) As they are our real friends, they remain with us in time of danger. (Make it compound) h) Some books are very interesting. (Make it exclamatory) i) We can build up developed society by reading books. (Make it complex) j) Nothing but books can remove the darkness of ignorance. (Make it affirmative) 22. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Chattogram Board 2017] (a) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive) (b) It is not an easy thing. (Affirmative) (c) Being industrious, everyone can prosper in life. (Negative) (d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex) (e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (Simple) (f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (Compound) (g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard-working person. (Active) (h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative) (i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive) (j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory) 23. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dinajpur Board 2017] a) We are grateful to the freedom fighters. (Make it a negative sentence) b) Their contribution is greater than any other thing. (Make it positive) c) The freedom fighters who died in the liberation war are called martyrs. (Make it a compound sentence) d) it has built The National Memorial with a view to paying tribute to their memories. (Make it a complex sentence) e) A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. (Make it Comparative sentence) f) We got our independence for their sacrifice. (Make it an interrogative sentence) g) They fought bravely and snatched the red sun of independence. (Make it a simple sentence) h) Though their weapons were ordinary, they had much courage in their mind. (Make it a compound sentence) i) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative) j) The government has taken some steps to improve their condition. (Passive) 24. Change the sentences to according directions. [Barisal Board-2017] a) There was an old man in a village. (Interrogative) b) He was very poor but honest. (Complex) c) He was one of the best cap makers with palm leaves. (Positive) d) He sold them in the neighbouring market. (Voice change) e) Earning money in this way, he thus maintained his family. (Compound) f) One day he could not but go to a market. (Affirmative) g) The market was far from his house. (Negative) h) He had a basket full of caps. (Complex) i) He was too tired to walk. (Compound) j) He sat under the-tree and fell asleep. (Simple) SSC Examination-2016 All Board Questions 25. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dhaka Board 2016] (a) We should read books to acquire knowledge. (Make complex sentence) (b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Use passive voice) c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Make interrogative sentence) (d) By reading good books, we can enrich our mind. (Make compound sentence) (e) Reading books is a very good habit. (Make exclamatory sentence) (f) This habit is rarely disliked. (Affirmative) (g) More and more books should be read. (Use active voice) (h) No other thing is as interesting as reading books. (Use comparative degree) (i) When we read good books, we discover new worlds. (Make simple sentence) (j) Very few friends are as great as a good book. (Make superlative degree) 26. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board-2016] a) Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. (Make it complex sentence) b) They were talking about their love for each other. (Make it interrogative meaning) c) Suddenly they saw a bear which was coming towards them. (Make it simple sentence) d) The first friend climbed up a tree. (Make it a complex sentence) e) The later could not climb up a tree. (Make it an affirmative sentence) f) He did not find any way. (Make it a passive voice) g) He lay down on the ground and feigned death. (Make it a simple sentence) h) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. (Use passive voice) i) He was thought to be dead. (Make it a complex sentence) j) The bear went away and he escaped himself. (Make it a complex sentence) 27. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. [Cumilla Board-2016] a) Mr. Rahim, one of my cousins is a good teacher. (Complex) b) He is older than I. (Positive degree) c) He wants his students to be good citizens. (Complex) d) He leaves no stone unturned to teach them morality. (Affirmative) e) He becomes very happy when the students achieve good results in public examinations. (Exclamatory). f) Mr. Rahim is not only punctual but also sincere. (Simple) g) He is the best teacher in our area. (Negative) h) He can not remain sitting in the class. (Affirmative) i) He goes to class after taking preparation. (Compound) J) All the students respect him very much. (Passive) 28. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Sylhet Board 2016] a) Long time ago, there lived a young man called Ruplal. (Make compound sentence) b) He lived with his family and worked on a farm. (Make interrogative sentence) c) It was a beautiful place but there were a lot of problems. (Make complex sentence) d) The village people were quarrelsome. (Make negative sentence) e) Ruplal decided to go and live alone in the jungle in order to find peace. (Make complex sentence) f) So he collected his things and went tó live by himself. (Make simple sentence) g) Ruplal made a nice little hut for himself in the jungle. (Use passive voice) h) How happy I am now! (Make assertive sentence) i) My jungle hut is one of the most peaceful places in the world. (Make positive degree) j) That night, while Ruplal was sleeping, he heard a noise. (Make simple sentence) 29. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Chattogram Board 2016] a) Is there anybody who does not want to succeed in life?. (Assertive) b) Do you know it? (Passive) c) An industrious man will shine in life. (Complex) d) Hard work is needed for success. (Active) e) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative) f) No one can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple) g) One can't be successful without it. (Interrogative) h) A successful man is very happy. (Exclamatory) i) No other man is as happy as a successful man. (Superlative) j) A hardworking man is healthier than an idle man. (Positive) 30. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets.[Sylhet Board 2019;Jashore Board 2016] a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive) b) A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex) c) People hate a corrupted man. (Passive) d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative) e) The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple) f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound) g) No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative) h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple) i) Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative) j) A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory) 31. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets.[Dinajpur Board-2016] (a) William Wordsworth is one of the best well-known poets in English literature. (Positive) (b) He was the second of his father’s five sons. (Negative) (c) He was born at Cumberland on April 4, 1770. (Complex) (d) When he was eight years old, his mother died. (Simple) (e) In the same year, he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead for education. (Compound) (f) He was only 19 years old when his father died. (Interrogative) (g) Fundamental education had been given to him at the school. (Active) (h) The education that he learnt from this institution played better role in his life. (Simple) (i) The readers called for a new edition of his famous book “The Lyrical Ballads in 1800 (Passive) (j) This book brought a huge name and fame in his life. (Exclamatory) SSC Examination-2015 All Board Questions 32. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Dhaka Board-2015] (a) Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) It was not invented overnight. (Active) (c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (complex) (d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Negative) (e) People of all ages like to watch television. (Interrogative) (f) The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Complex) (g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Passive) (h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (simple) (i) People spend their free time by watching television. (Compound) (j) Very few things are so useful as television. (Superlative) 33. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Rajshahi Board-2015] (a) A flower is a glowing gift of nature. (Interrogative) (b) Isn’t it the symbol of love and beauty? (Affirmative) (c) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active) (d) We present flower to our nearest and dearest person. (Passive) (e) We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex) (f) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive) (g) Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound) (h) It is lovelier than all other flowers. (Superlative) (i) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory) (j) As the demand for flowers is increasing day by day we should cultivate flower on commercial basis.(Simple) 34. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Cumilla Board 2015,2020] a) Health is wealth. (Make complex sentence) (b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Use positive degree) (c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Make compound sentence) (d) He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence) (e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence) (f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence) (g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Use active voice) (h) The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentence) (i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory) (j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Use passive voice) 35. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Sylhet Board-2015] (a) The students studying regularly can expect a good result. (Make it a complex sentence) (b) But most of our students are inattentive to their studies. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the meaning) (c) They waste their valuable time idly. (Use passive voice) (d) Wasting time is harmful for them. (Make it an interrogative sentence) (e) By repeating this activity they make a poor result. (Make it a complex sentence) (f) Who loves them then? (Make it assertive sentence without changing the original meaning) (g) They are treated badly even by their family members. (Use active voice) (h) If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from an inferiority complex. (Make simple sentence) (i) No other student in the class is as bad as a failed student. (Use superlative) (j) So a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively so that he can do well in the examination. (Make it a simple sentence) 36. Change the Sentences according to the directions in the brackets. [Barisal Board-2015] (a) Haji Mohammad Muhsin was not an unkind man at all. (Affirmative) (b) He inherited vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative) (c) He was unmarried. (Negative) (d) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Complex) (e) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple) (f) Seeing Muhsin the thief cried. (compound) (g) The thief was caught. (Active) (h) How needy the thief was! (Assertive) (i) He gave the thief some food and money. (Passive) (j) Muhsin was one of the best philanthropists in the world. (Positive) Transformation Worksheet -4.0 Answer 1. Answer: (a) Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Tarin. (b) In spite of being a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (c) Didn't she pass her time in reading and writing? d) Her parents did not dislike her at all. e) She was praised by everyone. f) How attentive she was to her study! g) She also helped her mother when she was free. h) Did she ever told a lie? (i) Very few girls in the school were as intelligent as she. j) She worked hard so that she could shine in life. 2. Answer: (a) What a devastating phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is! b) At present, we call it a challenge to fight against it. (c) Everybody is now in the threat of violence. (d) Nothing is so disastrous as terrorism. (e) It is more corrosive than most other problems of the modern world. f) Who wants his children to be terrorist in future? g) In spite of there being law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. h) If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of it. i) We have to create social awareness and we can fight against corruption. j) We all should not accept the killers of mankind. 3. Answer: (a) Isn't man the maker of his own fortune? (b) By making proper use of his time he is sure to prosper in life. c) The person who does otherwise is sure to repent later. d) How miserably the lazy suffer in the long run! (e) Isn't to kill time to commit suicide? f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days and years. (g) No other season of life is as valuable as youth. (h) In youth, the mind being soft can be shaped easily. i) Use the morning hours of life or you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. j) We call it the seedtime of life. 4. Answer: a) Casting our eyes everywhere, we notice the achievement of science. b) The electricity lights not only the streets but also the houses. c) News, songs and lectures are broadcast by radio. d) There is cinema so that we can delight in the evening. (e) Very few inventions of modern science are as important as computer. (f) None can go without it. (g) Computer is not less important than Internet. h) It helps us and so we know about the world. i) It is the greatest invention of modern science. (j) What a miraculous event the invention of computer is! 5. Answer: (a) What an exciting game cricket is! (b) This game is enjoyed by people of all ages. (c) People all over the world play it. (d) At present, it is more popular than any other game in our country. (e) In spite of being a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing cricket. (f) The game is played between two teams each of which consists of eleven players. g) There are two umpires conducting the game. (h) Isn't it full of thrill and excitement for the spectators? (i) Bangladesh is a test playing country and it is developing its standard day by day. j) We cannot but try our best to improve its present position. 6. Answer: (a) People in general are fond of things which are glittering. (b) Aren't they the lovers of surface? (c) The outer show of things and beings concern them. (d) They care about extrinsic value. (e) Very few metals are as precious as gold. (f) But there are some other metals and they look like gold. g) Fading soon they lose their beauty. (h) Similarly, there are some people who act like the wise. (i) As soon as their real identity gets revealed, people do not stay with them. (j) How foolish we are believing in them! 7. Answer: (a) We want to acquire knowledge and we should read books. (b) We are introduced to the domain of knowledge by books. (c) The books that are written by great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (d) No other friend is as great as books. (e) Reading books is nobler than any other habit. (f)Books give us both knowledge and pleasure. (g)Some people do not read books and they keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (h) Is there is any alternative to reading books to make a civilized society? (i) We should motivate people to read more and more books. j) We cannot but create social movement about reading books. SSC Examination-2019 All Board Questions 8. Answer: (a) Man is better than any other creation of God. (b) It is our responsibility to do good deeds. (c)We do not measure our life by months or years. (d) People who are honest lead a happy life. (e) Does it matter much if a man lives many years or not? (f) Everybody is somewhat unhappy on the earth. (g) So, time should not be wasted in vain by us. (h) By using time properly, we can be benefited. Or, We can be benefited by the proper use of time. (i) None can avoid death. Or, All men cannot but die. (j) We take outmost care, but we cannot avoid death. 9. Answer: (a) Isn't patriotism a noble virtue? (b) It is greater than all other virtues in a man's life. (c) It does not persuade a man to do anything unjust. (d) This quality highly motivates a man to sacrifice his life for the country. (e) It is a very outstanding quality. f) A man who has patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (g) A patriot fears only the creator. (h) He pays taxes and obeys the law. i) All respect him. j) So, let us be patriots. 10. Answer: (a) Very few inventions of modern science are as great as computer. (b) Computer is not a curse on Earth. (c) In spite of its being a blessing, it has dark sides. Or, It is a blessing having dark sides. (d) Nowadays we are using computers in every sphere of life. (e) We must depend on it. (f) Who can deny its necessity? Or, Can anyone deny its necessity? g) It is more useful than any other device in our life. (h) We are helped a lot by it. (i) It is very useful and so it has become very popular. (j) If we do not have computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. 11. Answer: (a) What a devastating phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is! (b) Isn't it increasing alarmingly at present? (c) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (d) Very few problems of the modern world are as corrosive as it. (e) People hate a terrorist. (f) Everybody is now in the threat of violence. (g) There are laws to punish the terrorists, but they are not properly applied. (h) If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (i) A terrorist leads a very miserable life. (j) We should bring them to book. 12. Answer: (a) Isn't internet a computer-based networking system? (b) It is a transmitting system of information which is speedy. (c) Its functions are not only smooth but also rapid. (d) A man having an internet connection gets a link soon according to his expectation. (e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited as/when they use internet. (f) All the renowned libraries of the world can be visited by a student without going there. (g) What an effective role it plays in the field of trade and commerce! (h) Very few topics have become as popular as E-commerce to the customers. (i) It helps the customer to buy or choose anything and they don't have to go to market. (j) It is very amazing milestone in the modern world of communication: 13. Answer: (a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was not an unkind man. (b) He was unmarried. (c) The people were cordially loved by him. (d) Did he ever think of his own happiness? (e) What a simple life he led! (f) He always helped those who were needy. (g) He contributed much money for education so that he could educate the poor students. (h) He had vast wealth, but he didn't spend for his own. (i) Everybody knows his kindness. (j) Very few men of the world were as great as he. 14. Answer: a) Isn't Bangladesh a low-lying country? b) We are visited by natural disasters every year. c) Flood is more dangerous than most other natural disasters. d) Dhaka city has not yet suffered any severe earthquake. e) People who live in the high land can escape flood. f) This flood damages crops. g) Everybody knows the consequence of Tsunami. h) How devastating the recent flood was! i) Bangladesh is not in the inactive earthquake zone. j) No other city in the earthquake zone is as risky as Dhaka. 15. Answer: (a) Facebook is not an uncommon social network. (b) Now, people are using it all over the world. (c) Doesn't everybody use it? (d) Every student has a smart phone. (e) Everybody likes social network. (f) No other social network is as good as Facebook. (g) It gives pleasure without giving us freedom to use it. (h) If you do not use it, you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (i) We can use it and get many new information. (j) I wish I could open a Facebook account. j) He went to Europe and started composing poems. (Make it a simple sentence) Transformation Worksheet-5.0 HSC Examination -2019 all board questions 1. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [Dhaka Board-2019] You must have heard the name of Bayazid Bostami. (a) He was one of the greatest saints of Islam. (positive) One night he was learning his lessons. (b) At that time his mother asked him for a glass of water. (passive) (c) There was no drinking water in the house, so he went out to fetch it. (complex) (d) When he came back, he found his mother sleeping. (compound) Then he passed the whole night standing with a glass of water beside his mother. (e) He showed a great love and respect to his mother. (exclamatory) 2. Read the following sentences and change them as directed in the bracket. [Rajshahi Board-2019] (a) Tell me your age. (Complex) (b) Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson. (Superlative) (c) What though the field be lost! (Assertive) (d) My watch was lost. (Active) (e) He confessed that he was guilty. (Simple) 3. Read the text and transform the sentences as directed. [Cumilla Board-2019] Dowry is a curse for our society. It darkens the lives of many women. (a) Dowry hampers the peace of the society. (Make it Passive) (b) The brutal condition of the dark age must be stopped soon. (Make active) (c) This is one of the major problems of Bangladesh. (Make it Positive) (d) The dowry seekers are very greedy and demand money from bride’s father. (Make it Simple) (e) What an unworthy crime the dowry is! (Make it Assertive) 4. Read the following sentences and change them as directed in the bracket. [Jashore Board-2019] (a) An honest man is honoured everywhere by all. (active) (b) He is not only a teacher but also a singer. (simple) (c) Though we are improving very fast, we have to work hard for the country. (compound) (d) Very few cricket teams in the world are as unpredictable as Pakistan. (superlative) (e) My friend came to me to get help from us. (complex) 5. Transform the underlined parts of the following text as per direction. [Sylhet Board- 2019] (a) “Beautiful Isn’t she?” Tanvir whispered. (Make it assertive) (b) Tania nodded in agreement, but she was extremely nervous. (Make it complex) (c) The tigress was now quite close to them. Make it interrogative) Tania’s heart was pounding, but Tanvir seemed oblivious to any danger. (d) He got closer to the animal and pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face. (Make it simple) (e) And it suddenly occurred to Tania that her husband was the strongest man she had ever met. (Use the positive degree of the adjective) 6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: [Barishal Board-2019] Anger is nothing but a vice. (a) It begets only the worst. (Negative) (b) Anger is one of the most inhuman vices. (Positive) (c) So, we should control it for our own sake. (Passive). (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles. (Simple) (e) Realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Complex) 7. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Chattogram Board-2019] (a) Tea is the most popular drink. (comparative) (b) Tea helps us remove our fatigue. (Passive) (c) Almost everyone enjoys tea. (Negative) (d) Bangladesh is one of the tea producing countries. (Compound) (e) Bangladesh exports tea and earns a lot of foreign exchange. (Simple) 8. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Dinajpur Board-2019] Success never comes automatically. (a) We work hard to attain success in our life (Complex). (b) Peace and prosperity is not possible without being industrious (Affirmative). (c) A man who leads an idle life, brings misery for his life (Simple). (d) He can never help the people of the society (Passive). Such kind of man is the burden on the society. (e) Everybody abhors him (Negative). HSC Examination -2018 all board questions 9. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.[HSC Examination 2018-Ka Set] (a) Very few insects are as busy as a bee (Comparative). (b) It is known as an industrious creature (Active). (c) It flies from flower to flower and collects honey (Simple). (d) It stores honey in the hive (Passive). (e) In winter, it remains idle but it works hard in spring (Complex). It leads to a disciplined life. 10. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [HSC Exam 2018-Kha Set] Bangladeshi developers can build modern robots like Sophia using its software. (a) The humanoid robot, Sophia is one of the newest sensations in the ICT world. (Make it positive) (b) Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sophia at the inaugural ceremony of the four-day-long digital world expo. (Make it passive) (c) The Hong Kong-based robotics company developed Sophia one and a half years ago. (Make it complex) (d) Wearing a yellow Jamdani top and skirt, the robot came on the stage. (Make it compound) (e) What an enthusiasm the robot generated among the youth! (Make it affirmative) HSC Examination -2017 all board questions 11. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.[Dhaka Board-2017; Dinajpur Board-2012] Frugality is a good habit. (a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons, (Simple) (b) The target of a frugal man is to save money for future (Make it Complex). (c) Everyone should practice frugality to make a well-planned family (Make it passive). (d) A frugal man lives a solvent life (Make it Negative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (Make it Positive). 12. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Rajshahi Board-2017] (a) It was 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence. (Simple) (b) It is the most significant event in the history of Bangladesh. (Comparative) (c) Our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh (compound) (d) It was a great struggle for them. (Exclamatory) (e) We shall always remember them with pride. (Compound) 13. Read the text and change the sentences as directed:[Cumilla Board-2017] (a) Some essential agricultural inputs are to be ensured to increase our food production. ( Make it active) (b) The farmers who are poor do not get a loan on easy terms. (Make it simple) (c) What a pity! ( Make it Assertive) (d) The farmers do not get the facilities necessary for food production. (Make it Complex) (e) Unfortunately, they do not get the due price of their products. (Make it Compound) 14. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Jashore Board-2017; Cumilla Board-2016] We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with patriotic zeal. (make it compound) (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation. (make it positive) (c) Everybody admires and respects them greatly. (make it passive) (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland. (make it interrogative without changing meaning) (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end. (make it affirmative) 15. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.[Sylhet Board-2017] (a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural areas. (Make it interrogative without the change of meaning) (b) They are peace-loving. (Make it complex) (c) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Make it positive) (d) They love their motherland profoundly. (Make it passive) (e) Although they are insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. (Make it simple) 16. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Barishal board-2017; Dinajpur Board-2013] (a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions in order to buy Christmas presents for each other. (Compound) (b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a worthy, gift (Complex) (c) Jim also thought how he could give his wife a nice gift. (Simple). (d) Della saved a scanty amount of money for this. (Passive) (e) Jim was one of the sincerest husbands that we have ever known. (Positive) 17. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Chattogram board-2017] (a) Long long ago there was a king who was very wise. (Make it simple) (b) People called him wise Solomon. (Make it passive) (c) Actually at that time he was the wisest of all. (Make it comparative) (d) There was another ruler also named Queen of Sheba. (Make it complex) (e) One day she thought Solomon’s wisdom should not remain untested. (Make it affirmative) 18. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Dinajpur Board-2017 & 2010; Dhaka Board-2011] (a) Water, an important vital element of the environment is polluted in various ways (complex). It is called life. (b) The water which is pure is necessary for us (simple). (c) Men pollute water by throwing waste in it (compound). (d) The farmers use water in time of cultivation largely (passive). (e) It is one of the most important elements of all living beings positive). HSC Examination -2016 all board questions 19. Read the text and change the sentences as directed.[Dhaka Board-2016] (a) Pohela Baishakh is undoubtedly the most celebrated festival in Bangladesh. (Complex) (b) It is the first day of the Bengali year when the city roads get so jam-packed. (Simple) (c) Almost everyone enjoys the day in his own way. (Passive) (d) Although I do not like gathering, I enjoy the activities of this day. (Compound) (e) It is one of the most interesting days of the year. (Positive) 20. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Rajshahi Board-2016] (a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it exclamatory) (b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Make it passive) (c) At present cricket is the most popular game in our country. Make it comparative) (d) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Make it simple) (e) Bangladesh is a test playing country but its standard is not high. (Make it complex) 21. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Jashore Board-2016] (a) Helal refused the money. (Negative) (b) Nasir earnestly desires to see her once. (Exclamatory). (c) The house which I live in at present is comfortable. (Simple) (d) He delivered a speech and everybody admired it. (Simple) (e) It disturbed him but he did not know the reason. (Complex) 22. Read the text and change the sentences according to the direction. [Sylhet Board-2016] The Tajmahal, the unique tomb is the 7th wonder of the world. (a) It was three hundred years ago since emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj. (Make it simple). (b) As he loved his wife Mumtaz very much, he built it as a tomb of his dear wife (Make it compound). (c) The building was made with fine white marbles. (Make it active). (d) It rests on a platform of red stone, therefore it looks very nice. (Make it complex). (e) The Tajmahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. (Make it positive). Many tourists come here to enjoy the scenery of the Taj. 23. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Barishal board-2016] (a) The Chinese put a lot of emphasis on unity. (Make it passive) (b) The parks are crowded. (Negative without changing meaning) (c) There are lots of clean parks in the cities. (Compound) (d) In the evening many families watch television and spend their free time. (Simple) (e) Life becomes dull without recreation. (Complex) 24. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Chattogram board-2016] No person can be happy without friends. So, (a) everybody wants friends. (Negative) (b) The heart is formed for love and cannot be happy without the opportunity of giving and receiving love. (Complex) (c) But you cannot find others to love you unless you love them. (Simple) (d) You cannot be happy without it. (Interrogative) So (e) As love is divine, everybody wants to love. (Compound) 25. Read the text and change the sentences as directed. [Dinajpur Board-2016] (a) Anger is nothing but a vice. (Interrogative) (b) It is compared to flame. It begets only the worst. (Negative) (c) So we should control it for our sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of troubles. (Simple) (e) Realising it we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Compound) Transformation Worksheet-5.0 Answer 1 Answer: (a) Very few saints of Islam were as great as he. (b) At that time, he was asked for a glass of water by his mother. (c) As there was no drinking water in the house, he went out to fetch it. (d) He came back and found his mother sleeping. (e) What a love and respect he showed to his mother! 2. Answer: (a) Tell me what your age is./Tell me how old you are. (b) Tennyson is not the greatest of all poets. Or, Tennyson is one of the greatest poets. (c) It does not matter though the field is lost. (d) I lost my watch. (e) He confessed his guilt. 3. Answer: (a) The peace of the society is hampered by dowry. (b) We must stop the brutal condition of the dark age soon. (c) Very few problems of Bangladesh are as major as this. (d) Being very greedy, the dowry seekers demand money from bride's father. (e) The dowry is a very unworthy crime. 4. Answer: (a) All honour an honest man everywhere. (b) He is both a teacher and a singer. (c) We are improving very fast, yet we have to work hard for the country. (d) Pakistan is one of the most unpredictable cricket teams in the world. (e) My friend came to me so that he could get help from us. 5. Answer: (a) "She is very beautiful." (b) Though Tania nodded in agreement, she was extremely nervous. (c) Wasn't the tigress now quite close to them? (d) Getting closer to the animal, he pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face. (e) No other man she had ever met was as strong as her husband. 6. Answer: (a) It begets nothing but the worst. (b) Very few vices are as inhuman as anger. (c) So, it should be controlled for our own sake. (d) Taken by anger, he/a person causes a lot of troubles. (e) If we can realize it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. 7. Answer: (a) Tea is more popular than any other drink. (b) We are helped to remove our fatigue by tea./ We are helped by tea in removing our fatigue. (c) There is hardly anyone who does not enjoy tea. (d) There are many tea producing countries and Bangladesh is one of them./ Many countries produce tea and Bangladesh is one of them. (e) Bangladesh earns a lot of foreign exchange by exporting tea. 8. Answer: (a) We work hard so that we can attain success in our life. (b) Peace and prosperity is impossible without being industrious. (c) Leading an idle life, a man brings misery for his life./A man leading an idle life brings misery for his life./An idle man brings misery for his life. (d) The people of the society can never be helped by him. (e) Nobody likes him./ There is nobody but abhors him. HSC Examination -2018 all Board questions 9. Answer: (a) A bee is busier than most other insects. (b) We/People know it as an industrious creature. (c) Flying from flower to flower, it collects honey./ It flies from flower to flower to collect honey. (d) Honey is stored in the hive by it. (e) Though it remains idle in winter, it works hard in spring. 10. Answer: (a) Very few sensations in the ICT world are as new as Sophia, the humanoid robot. (b) Sophia was met by honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the inaugural ceremony of the four-day-long digital world expo. (c) It was one and a half years ago when the Hong Kong-based robotics company developed Sophia./ It is the Hong Kong-based robotics company that developed Sophia one and a half years ago. (d) The robot wore a yellow Jamdani top and skirt and came on the stage. (e) The robot generated a great enthusiasm among the youth. HSC Examination -2017 all board questions 11. Answer: (a) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons. (b) The target of a man who is frugal is to save money for future./ A frugal man has a target which is to saye money for future. (c) Frugality should be practised to make a well-planned family by everyone. (d) A frugal man does not live an insolvent life. (e) A prodigal man is not so happy as a frugal man. 12. Answer: (a) Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971. (b) It is more significant than any other event in the history of Bangladesh. (c) It is our freedom fighters' who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Bangladesh./ Our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for a cause which is the independence of Bangladesh. (d) What a struggle it was for them! (e) We shall always remember them and we shall do it with pride./We shall always remember them and take pride in them. 13. Answer: (a) We are to ensure some essential agricultural inputs to increase our food production. (b) Poor farmers do not get loans on easy terms. (c) It is a great pity. (d) The farmers do not get the facilities that are necessary for food production. (e) They do not get the due price of their products and it is unfortunate. 14. Answer: (a) They had a patriotic zeal and they fought for the country with it./They fought for the country and they did so with a patriotic zeal. (b) No other son of our nation is as courageous as they. (c) They are greatly admired and respected by everyone. (d) Who denies their contribution to their motherland? (e) They will always be remembered by their countrymen to the end. 15. Answer: (a) Aren't most of the people of our country living in the rural areas? (b) They are the people who love peace. (c) No one is so patriotic and industrious as they. (d) Their motherland is profoundly loved by them. (e) Despite their insolvency, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. /In spite of being insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. anyone.

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Special use of Words/Phrases Worksheet on Phrases/Words with special use-5.1 Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/ words given in the box:- 1. what’s it like was born would rather had better as though let alone what if have to as soon as there a) Sheikh Hasina is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She ––– in Gopalganj in 1947. She is the eldest of five children of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. b) ––– I finished reading over the problem, the answer leapt to my mind. Actually I was absent minded. c) You are too fat. You ––– eat two rusks and an apple every lunch. d) New Zealand is a very cold country. I ––– live in a warm country. e) Once ––– lived a farmer. He had a faithful dog. The farmer loved the dog very much. f) The girl looks very ugly. She looks ––– she didn’t sleep last night. g) I have never met any actor, ––– Shahrukh Khan. But I am his great fan. h) Please don’t worry. I am thinking what to do. You don’t ––– clean the car. i) You look very pale. ––– you consult with a lawyer? j) ––– playing in the middle of the street? You seem to be very anxious playing with risk. 2. What about No longer No sooner had but for What’s it like What if Would you mind Would rather In order to Let alone a) There have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of these ––– exist. b) It is raining heavily. ––– the bus doesn’t come? c) I have already taken my breakfast. ––– your breakfast? d) You are hungry now. ––– taking a sandwich? e) Mr. Islam would like to go abroad. ––– he arrived at the airport than the airliner landed. f) ––– your help, I would have been in real trouble. I am very grateful to you. g) ––– living in a forest? Some people in Africa live in the forest. h) His father ––– resign his job than continue it with dishonour. He is very determined to do so. i) The boy is very poor. He cannot earn his bread ––– education. j) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard ––– get themselves admitted into universities. 3. there used to would you mind however there what if what does...look like had better as soon as needn’t a) The exam was difficult. –––, I answered all of the questions correctly. b) A: ––– the teacher comes late? B: We’ll keep silent in the class. c) We ––– have booked a table. The restaurant is empty! d) It was a total disaster in the locality. ––– was a six-month supply of food and water-but not a soul to consume it. e) It ––– be difficult to buy fresh pasta in the UK. Now you can get it everywhere even in Bangladesh. f) We ––– go home. It’s getting dark. g) He’ll be back tomorrow. I’ll give him the message ––– I see him. h) Long ago ––– lived a hare in a forest. He was always proud of his speed. A tortoise also lived nearby. i) A: ––– my garden –––? B: It looks like a piece of heaven on earth. j) A: How can I help you? B: ––– taking the boxes into the room? 4. was born wish what’s...like need not would you mind there as fast as would rather had better a) Once upon a time ––– lived a young man named Androcles. He was caught by a slave merchant who sold him to a rich man of another country. b) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he –––. c) I ––– resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice against injustice. d) He can see well. He ––– ase any spectacle. e) I ––– could attend your birthday party. But I am sorry I will not be able to attend because of my examination. f) She came to our house but left immediately. It seemed she went out ––– lightning. g) It is very hot inside the room. I ––– go to the open space. h) A: ––– the tour –––? B: It’s great if you don’t mind the travel hazard. i) Flight lieutenant Birsrestha Matiur Rahman was a pilot in the Pakistan in the Pakistan Air Force when the liberation war broke out. He ––– on 29 November 1941 at his paternal house. j) A: ––– lending your ears to me? B: Oh, sure. What do you want to say? 5. there had better as if what does...look like let alone what if was born would rather have to it a) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He ––– in London. b) He deals with me ––– I were his friend. But I do not know him. c) ––– was in China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than 1000 years ago. d) It’s free. You don’t ––– pay for it. e) I ––– take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them. f) I cannot ride a bicycle ––– a motor cycle. I have no money to buy any of them. g) Your mother is ill. So I think you ––– go home early. h) It’s going to become a little bit dangerous there, ––– we had it somewhere else? i) The Taj Mahal is the tomb of Mamtaj Mahal. But I have no idea about. ––– it –––. j) ––– will be somebody waiting for you at the bus stand. Hurry up. 6. There what’s it like Had better have to Would rather what if What does...look like It Let alone Was born a) ––– is a sunny day and seems that rain will not fall soon. You can go to college now. b) ––– his new pen –––? I have a nice pen. c) I cannot have a single farthing, ––– a dollar. How can I buy a new Honda? d) Many of our people do not like to speak in English. I ––– speak in English. e) ––– is no fish in the pond as the flood has inundated it recently. You will not get any fish here. f) ––– we hear any good news from him today? I hope that he will be very glad. g) We ––– do it for the sake of the country, particularly for the poor. The poor live from hand to mouth. h) You ––– sell the village home considering the future of your children. You should educate your children properly. i) The inventor of printing, Johan Gutenberg ––– in 1400 in the city of Mainz, Germany. His contribution is praiseworthy. j) ––– living in a crowded city? You seem to be unhappy living in a crowded city. 7. There was born would rather as well as used to as if had better let alone had to lest a) His income is very poor. He cannot buy an ordinary watch, ––– a costly one. b) He saw a bear coming towards him. So he climbed up a tree ––– the bear might attack him. c) Our young generation are following western culture ––– they were born in foreign countries. d) The bridge grew old. They ––– repair it. e) It is a popular restaurant. We ––– reserve a table. f) Don’t worry. It will take some time to get ––– a new place. g) It is autumn. They ––– make a journey by boat than a journey by train. h) ––– was a time when people used to travel by walking or riding on animals. But at present a revolutionary change has taken place in the transport system. i) Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist, playwright and filmmaker. He ––– on 13 November 1948. j) I studied psychology, medicine ––– working in a hospital to gain experience. 8. as if what’s it like as soon as would rather what if have to there it let alone had better a) A cultural function is going to be held in our college. ––– putting up the drama ‘Rakta Karabi’ by Rabindranath Tagore? b) She cannot speak properly in the class, ––– addressing before a large audience. She is naturally shy and introvert. c) You are depending on his money. ––– he fails to give you the money in proper time? He is not reliable. d) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks ––– he knew the ins and outs of the incident. e) I went there to meet him. ––– I saw him, I rushed to him. f) You ––– strart for college early. The sky is getting cloudy and it might rain soon. g) I ––– seek his help. A great deal of work is still pending. h) ––– is not wise for us to wait here for her. What if she does not come at all? i) To be successful in life we ––– be disciplined. Because without leading a disciplined life, none can be great. j) Once ––– lived a farmer in a village. He lived a totally carefree life. He never thought of his future. 9. was born have to as long as what’s it like would rather it is high time let alone it what does...look like as if a) Corruption is a great sin. I ––– die than become corrupt. b) ––– living in bohemian style? c) Aristotle, a great philosopher, ––– in 384 BC. d) Mahin knows a little about internet browsing but he speaks ––– he knew everything. e) We are losing our valuable working hours as a result of traffic jam. ––– we solved this problem. f) I met him one month ago. I can hardly recall his name, ––– his address. g) ––– our house –––? h) You ––– be careful when you are crossing the road. The road is really busy. i) None can live without hope. Infact, ––– there is life there is hope. j) ––– seems that he is very sick. He can’t even talk to us. 10. as soon as what’s it like What does...look like would rather as if there was born had better let alone have to a) Health is wealth. So we all ––– follow the rules of health. b) ––– was a king named Lear. He had three daughters. c) I cannot even remember his name, ––– his address. d) ––– eating an unboiled egg? This must be injurious to health. e) I ––– apply for the job. Unemployed life seems very boring to me now. f) He needed our help. We ––– help him than walk home. g) We spent much time. We should now conclude ––– possible. h) He ––– with a silver spoon. But now he leads a very miserable life. i) Kashem comes of a poor family. But his activities are such ––– he were born into a rich family. j) Teacher: ––– your sister –––,Jenny? 11. far and wide so that enough to Crocodile tears all the best make sense rule out keep body & soul together as though as soon as a) This is a wrong proposal. People will ––– the proposal. b) He made abrupt comments which hardly –––. This is his nature. c) After a long time we are meeting. I wish you –––. d) He caused pains to me. Now he sheds ––– for me. e) The poor earn very little to –––. They cannot hope for the best. f) His fame spread –––. He is a famous professor. g) ––– he came, we all stood up. He is our principal. h) He is wise ––– understand what I say. He is my close friend. i) He walked very fast ––– he could reach there in time. j) The unknown person talked ––– he were mad. 12. there what does....look like let alone as soon as as if have to what’s it like would rather had better was born a) We ––– be conscious about environment pollution. It's, our duty to keep the environment clean and danger free. b) You ––– go to the concert than stay at home. The concert is always enjoyable. c) We ––– stop cutting down trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment. d) He can't recall the incident, ––– the cause of it. He became a victim of it. e) It looks ––– it’s going to rain. Eveybody expects rain. f) I plan to move ––– I find another apartment. I want to live in an apartment. g) ––– listening to others? You don't want to talk to others. h) Daughter Mom, ––– an albatross –––? i) ––– seemed to be no doubt about it. It is wonderful. j) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He ––– in 1771. 13. had better as long as there have to in case lest let alone as if what if hardly had a) Our parents sacrifice a lot for us. We ––– abide by them. b) ––– we reached the station before the train left. c) Here is nobody to help me. Please help me ––– I call you. d) Mother is calling you. You ––– go home. e) Once upon a time ––– lived an honest woodcutter in a village. f) He is a poor man. He cannot afford to travel by an AC bus, ––– by an airplane. g) We are in the room. ––– it rains outside? h) She has an urgent piece of business in Dhaka. She should start ––– she can. i) The wooden bridge was very old. The villagers repaired it ––– it might break down. j) The boy made a pure fun. He acted ––– he were mad. 14. had better there was born no sooner had would you mind enough to as soon as had to what does...look like would rather a) The road was very busy. He ––– drive carefully. b) He is close fisted man. He ––– deposit his money in a bank than spend it for own use. c) My father is physically fit. He is fit ––– run for miles at a stretch. d) A : ––– your cell phone? B : It is quite slim and light. e) ––– the teacher entered the class room, the students stood up. f) He is very sick. He ––– go to a doctor. g) Many well off people live in our district. But ––– is no good school here. h) Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a man of Nobel laureate. He ––– in Chattogram. i) ––– he received the message than he sent me. j) I offer you a cup of tea, ––– taking it? 15. has to let alone what if lest as if in case it is time wished used to what’s...like a) You had better take the keys ––– I am out. b) The teacher was angry as he did not do his homework. He ––– he had done his homework. c) There is not enough room for us, ––– any guests. d) He is suffering from diabetes. He ––– give up sugar. e) English is very important for us. ––– we adopted proper steps for learning English. f) We have to catch the 4:30 bus. ––– he comes late? g) He is ––– driving at a high speed. It can be very dangerous. h) A : ––– the university admission test? B : It's really hard and competitive. i) He went on speaking ––– I had not said anything. j) He saved some money for the future. He did so ––– he should fall into monetary crisis. 16. could not as though it is should have had had finished had to no sooner in case neither a) Rabindranath was living in London. He ––– live with an English family there. b) I have invited some colleagues to dinner. I will buy some candles ––– there is a power-cut. c) We reached the station at the eleventh hour. ––– had we reached the station than the train started. d) I was in a hurry. I ––– talk to her. e) Tired as I was I ––– the work. Then I went to bed. f) She always dislikes him. He behaves ––– he were mad. g) He does not know what he wants. He is ––– satisfied nor happy. h) I ––– my lunch before you came. Where did you go? i) ––– five years since I saw you. When are you coming back? j) You failed the test because you didn't study. You ––– studied for the test. 17. act upto there would rather have to broke though keep up broke away coming down cut off come by a) We missed our train. We ––– return home. b) I am already late for the college. I ––– start right now. c) He searched every corner of his room. ––– wasn’t any book in the room. d) He is a good boy. He always ––– his teacher's advice. e) A war broke out in the border. The soldiers ––– the enemy’s line f) Police block all the roads. Because a convict ––– from the prison. g) This is a very valuable stone. How did you ––– this stone? h) You spend a lot of money. Try to ––– your budget. i) You have done well in the examination, –––it –––. j) The price of rice is –––. It will reduce the sufferings of the people. 18. used to what if provided what’s...like in case would rather let alone as though scarcely had lest a) The man takes an umbrella ––– it rains. b) They will be playing football ––– the weather is propitious. c) I helped him in his danger but he spoke with me ––– I were a stranger to him. d) ––– the rain stopped when we resumed our journey. e) He ––– reveal the truth than hide it. f) Work with honesty and sincerity ––– you should suffer in the long run. g) The man is old and feeble. He can't walk properly, ––– run a race. h) You got GPA 5 in the previous exam. ––– you will fail in the coming HSC exam? i) There is a big play ground near our college. I ––– play there in my boyhood. j) ––– your new abode –––? 19. as if as fast as what’s it like would rather as soon as what if let alone had better lest would you mind a) We are a developing nation. We should make the best use of our resources ––– we might lag behind. b) ––– jumping from plane with a parachute? It must be thrilling. c) I stopped ––– I met my friend. It is many years since I saw him last. d) It is noon. But it is dark all around as the cloud has covered the sky. It looks –––itwere evening. e) Salam feels pain in his chest. He ––– go back to the hospital for a scan next week. f) Though I am poor, I hate begging. I ––– die than beg. g) The box is too heavy for me to carry. ––– helping me to carry it? h) I am now hot in a position to lend you one thousand taka, ––– one lakh. i) A: ––– you miss the college bus? B : No problem. I will hire a taxi. j) A : The time is very short. Write ––– you can. B : I’m trying my best. 20. as soon as had to let alone according to as if no sooner had had better would rather look forward to would have a) These students must succeed. They are studying ––– their teachers' instructions. b) My friend is a fearless soldier. He ––– die than surrender. c) We were not late to start. But ––– we reached the venue than the doors were closed. d) The company chief is not much rigid. If he had been requested properly, he ––– granted your appeal. e) Nelson Mandela became president. But he ––– spend decades behind the bars before that. f) She doesn’t even speak her own language well, ––– French. g) ––– he caught sight of a policeman, he ran away. h) She felt ––– all her worries had gone. i) Kennedy once said, "I ––– an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty." j) You need a smooth journey. So, you ––– go by train. 21. what if let alone had better get used to used to look down upon would rather as soon as what’s it like there a) She is averse to literature. She does not admire tragedy, ––– poetry. b) The hunter aimed at a bird. ––– he pulled the string of the bow, it flew away. c) ––– stood a tea stall under the banyan tree. d) The whole area is already covered by rain water. –––, it rains again? e) The canal had silted up making it difficult for the villagers to transport their agricultural produces. They ––– re-excavate it. f) You look ill. You ––– stay at home than go to work. g) Teach your child not to ––– the downtrodden. This teaching will make him sympathetic. h) In ancient time, people were helpless. They ––– fight against the wild animals. i) I have no idea of ––– going on a long drive. I had never such an occasion in my life. j) ––– walking in the morning. Walking is very important to keep a sound health. 22. would you mind whether...or let alone as soon as provided that have to what does ....look like would rather as if had better a) It is all the same to me ––– you come ––– not. b) It is obligatory for all to participate in campaign. Riaz ––– join us if he is physically fit. c) Russel: Have you ever seen an EGC machine? Ruffi: No, I haven’t. Have you? ––– it –––? d) I ––– have a walk around than sit idly. I like the surroundings very much here. e) The cut on your forehead looks serious. You ––– put a plaster on it. f) He doesn’t know how to speak decently, ––– to behave politely. g) It is raining heavily. 1 wouldn't go out ––– the rain stops. h) The audience burst into roar ––– Messi scored a goal at the last minute of the match. i) After the interruption, the speaker went on talking ––– nothing had happened. j) I can't understand the topic. ––– helping me get it? 23. as if have to as soon as it was born let alone would rather there had better what if a) We ––– pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited the Sundarbans. b) The storm was raging violently. We got out ––– it abated. c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks ––– they were the most powerful men in the country. d) My college is far away from our house. I ––– walk a long way to go to my college. e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He ––– in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur. f) ––– is very hot today. Load shedding is aggravating the situation. g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks ––– 80 marks. He is a student of average standard. h) ––– are many mango trees around our home. They give us very sweet mangoes. i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He ––– consult an experienced doctor. j) The river is calm. ––– we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience. 24. would you mind used to as if as soon as let alone had better it would rather so that what if a) He acts ––– he were rich. So nobody likes him. b) ––– eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. c) Aloka can’t afford to buy a cell phone, ––– a laptop. Actually she is very poor. d) It may rain today. You ––– leave earlier. e) Sometimes we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We ––– swim in the river. f) ––– is many years since we first met. How time does fly! g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home ––– possible. h) We ––– develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture. i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out. ––– I had been out there? j) He took a part time job ––– he could earn some money. He was very sincere. 25. as soon as what does...look like what if what’s it like it had better was born let alone have to would rather a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We ––– take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random. b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We ––– die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will believe us. c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. ––– you were driving your bike and met a serious accident? d) ––– swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me. e) ––– mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident. f) Rome was not built in a day. ––– took a long time and hard labour to build this city. g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, ––– a car. h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He ––– in Churulia of West Bengal. i) Rina’s dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She ––– buy a new dress. j) Rana: Hi, Robi ––– a pea-cock –––? Robi: It’s a very nice bird. It knows how to dance. 26. there what if have to No sooner had would rather lest as if let alone What does...look like be born a) The students were loitering in the corridor. ––– they seen the teacher than they entered the classroom. b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He ––– in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. c) I can’t stand Rubel. He always acts ––– he were smarter than everyone. d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the girl, the driver halted it. ––– he wouldn’t have stopped the bus? e) Shoma ––– live in a hostel than live in her relative’s home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel. f) You started late. Now, you are walking slowly. Walk fast ––– you should miss the bus. g) He is very poor. He can’t afford to travel by an AC bus ––– an aeroplane. h) Daughter : Mom, ––– an albatross ––– ? Mother :My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans. i) Logn ago, ––– lived a mighty warrior named Kublai Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan. j) I ––– seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time. 27. as if let alone what does...look like was born there what’s it like have to as soon as had better would rather a) In modern times, ––– has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief. b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla, ––– in English. c) Some city dwellers behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way ––– they were never in the village. d) I have never travelled by air. ––– flying in the sky? e) Riaz : ––– the frozen mountain peak –––? Purnima : It looks like a white dome. f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She ––– see a dentist. g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume ––– the rain stops. h) Sohel is a very good-natured boy. He ––– stay at home than mix with bad companions. i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He ––– in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary preparations. j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We ––– come to a conclusion. 28. it is high time in case lest as though no sooner had unless would you mind have to used to as long as a) There is foul smell in the room. ––– opening the windows? b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say good-bye now ––– I don’t see you again. c) We ––– educate all and work hard to develop our country. d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks ––– he knew everything. e) The poor will continue to suffer ––– they are illiterate. f) Nobody likes you here. ––– you left this place. g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree ––– the bear might attack him. h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He ––– do many harmful activities. i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ––– you make proper use of time. j) The students were talking in the class. ––– the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking. 29. there as soon as what does...look like was born what if has to as if what’s it like let alone would rather a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the world map ––– at the cost of millions of lives. b) During the liberation war of Bangladesh ––– was a great American singer George Harrison who sang for Bangladesh. c) ––– living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh. d) My foreign friend told me, “you ––– leave this country than live here. I replied, “This is my motherland.” e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan ––– apologize for this to Bangladesh. f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from them ––– apology. g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons ––– the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed. h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against thecountry ––– Bangladesh were not their own country. i) The authorities of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. ––– the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut off diplomatic relation with Pakistan? j) Teacher: Learners, ––– the national flower of Bangladesh ––– ? 30. had better let alone as if as soon as was born what does...look like there would you mind it would rather a) The room appears to be suffocating. ––– opening the windows? b) It is raining outside. You ––– take an umbrella. c) He cannot read newspaper, ––– edit a newspaper. d) ––– lived a wise man but he was not well known to all. e) You look tired. ––– appears to me that you have worked hard. f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He ––– in a needy family. g) ––– a dinosaur –––? Have you ever seen it? h) He proceeded ––– he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me. i) Panic seized me ––– I heard his roaring voice. j) Though I am in dire need of money,I ––– die than seek any financial help from him. 31. let alone as if as soon as had better what’s like if it would rather have to there a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, ––– his address. b) ––– has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him. c) Don’t behave ––– you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you. d) You ––– build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays. e) Give him the good news ––– you meet him. f) ––– are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes. g) ––– I had a typewriter, I would type well. h) You ––– consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate. i) ––– he –––? He is friendly and he can help you. j) Time is over. I ––– go now. 32. there let alone it as if what... look like have to as soon as was born had better would rather a) We ––– not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality. b) ––– is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical exercise, because it refreshes both the body and mind. c) Do you often ––– travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad. d) Long ago, ––– lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind-hearted. e) ––– does a clown –––? You’ve seen a clown in the circus many a time. f) ––– I see my father coming, my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father. g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I ––– be a waiter than a barman. h) Kazi Nazrul Islam ––– in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy. i) The economic condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day ––– square meals. j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked ––– he were completely routed. His cherished dream had been shattered. 33. unless let alone it there would you mind as if neither had better as as fast as the older...the more a) When my brother was a child, he wouldn’t look at all like my father. ––– he gets, ––– he looks like him. b) ––– are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world people speak English. c) A: They won’t be enjoying a holiday this year. B: ––– we. d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run ––– a Cheetah. e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck anyflower,––– other children. f) I cannot carry the box on my back. ––– taking the box into the room? g) ––– is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English. h) It is getting dark. You ––– go home right now. i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died ––– he had been taken to a nearby hospital. j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks ––– he knew everything. 34. had better was born would rather as soon as let alone in order to has to as if whenever there a) The students were making a noise in the class. But ––– the teacher entered the class, they kept quiet. b) It was a hot summer day. A crow felt very thirsty. So it was flying here and there ––– find water. c) Panna was a criminal. So he was always on his toes. ––– he saw the police, he hid himself. d) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer ––– five kilometers. e) ––– is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So we can get fresh vegetables from there. f) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You ––– leave me and let me take rest. g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I ––– die than beg. h) Michail Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He ––– in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young. i) My friend Ratul talks ––– he were a millionaire. But he comes of an impoverished family. Moreover, he is good for nothing. j) Rana is a meritorious student. He is the first boy in our class. He ––– study hard and work more to maintain his position in the class. 35. but for used to was born no sooner had had better as if it what do you mean has to what’s the matter a) Shamsur Rahman ––– in Dhaka in 1929. He is famous both as a poet and a novelist. b) ––– Diamond jumped upon the table than the lighted candle fell on the papers. It caused a great damage to Newton’s research works. c) You ––– apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it. d) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He ––– do many harmful activities. However, he made a lot of inventions. e) One evening I returned home groaning with a bad headache. My mother asked me, “––– with you? Why do you look so pale? f) ––– your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them. I was just a victim of circumstances. g) –––? How can a rope bite a man? It is quite unbelievable. h) He tells the matter ––– he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it. i) ––– is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful. j) A good citizen ––– perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot. 36. as if was born as soon as it what does...look like there have to let alone would rather had better a) Manners make a man. Students ––– practice good manners in everyday life. b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They ––– follow the advice of their teachers for improvement. c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English ––– he were an Englishman. d) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. ––– are many nice hotels for tourists. e) The other day I met an old rickshawpuller. He told me that he ––– pull a rickshaw than beg. f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, ––– Tk. 2000. g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. ––– may occur anywhere anytime. h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. ––– a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger. i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He ––– on 23rd April, 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world. j) Son : Dad, ––– an alien –––? Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome. 37. was born would you mind there would rather what does...look like as if let alone had better have to as soon as a) He cannot tell my name, ––– my address. He is lying. b) The Bangladeshi cricketers have done well in the World Cup. They ––– struggle more to win the World Cup. c) ––– the earth –––? It’s not completely round. d) I ––– walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded. e) ––– I reached the station, the train left. Really I was lucky. f) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a great linguist. He ––– in 1885 A.D. g) He acts ––– he were rich. So nobody likes him. h) You look sick. You ––– go home immediately. i) ––– was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to me. j) ––– eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot. 38. was born what’s...like it it let alone there would rather as soon as had better as if what if a) ––– your family –––? Our family is not so big. It’s comparatively small. b) Today is a raining day. You ––– not go to office today. c) I have a bad headache. I ––– go to doctor. d) ––– lived an old man in a village. He was very wise. e) My sister is acting ––– she were all in all. She always acts like this way. f) I’ll call you ––– I arrive. Then we will go to market. g) Prabha can’t afford to buy a cell phone, ––– a laptop. Actually she is very poor. h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time. ––– is, of course, a good habit. i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, ––– in 1925. He was a wise man. j) Rina : ––– we miss the bus? Mina : We will take a taxi then. 39. there what if was born had better as long as let alone have to as if it as soon as a) ––– is really unfortunate for a boy like him to fail in the exam. b) He cannot score a goal, ––– a hattrick. c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home ––– possible. d) The manager says alone; It seems ––– others had nothing to say. e) No one is happy with her result; She ––– understand it. f) ––– you lose your pen? g) ––– lived a very clever fox in a jungle. h) The poor will continue to suffer ––– they are illiterate. i) Zahir Raihan ––– on 19 August, 1935 in Feni. j) We ––– educate all and work hard to develop our country. 40. had better there have to would rather let alone as if it what’s it like was born as soon as a) Motin’s father is a low paid service holder. He has no ability to buy a bi-cycle for his son, ––– a motor bike. b) I’ve never travelled by air. ––– travelling in the sky? c) Let’s go to the cinema. ––– is not worth waiting any longer. d) I am tired. I ––– stay at home than go outside. e) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You ––– take rest. f) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks ––– he knew the ins and outs of the incident. g) Salam feels pain in his chest. He ––– go back to the hospital for a scan next week. h) Tagore ––– in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. i) ––– is no fish here. It is a swimming pool. j) I went there to meet with him. ––– I saw him, I rushed to talk to him. Worksheet on Phrases/Words with special use-5.1 Answer 1. Solution: (a) was born (b) As soon as (c) had better (d) would rather (e) there (f) as though (g) let alone (h) have to what if (j) What's it like 2. Solution: (a) no longer (b) What if (c) What about (d) Would you mind (e) No sooner had (f) But for (g) What’s it like (h) would rather (i) let alone (j) in order to 3. Solution: (a) However (b) What if (c) needn't (d) There (e) used to (f) had better (g) as soon as (h) there (i) What does ... look like (j) Would you mind 4. Solution: (a) there (b) was born (c) would rather (d) need not (e) wish (f) as fast as (g) had better (h) What’s.... like (i) was born (j) would you mind 5. Solution: (a) was born (b) as if (c) It (d) have to (e) would rather (f) let alone (g) had better (h) what if (i) what does ... look like (j) There 6. Solution: (a) It (b) What does ... look like (c) let alone (d) would rather (e) There (f) What If (g) have to (h) had better (i) was born (j) What’s it like 7. Solution: (a) let alone (b) lest (c) as if (d) had to (e) had better (f) used to (g) would rather (h) There (i) was born (j) as well as 8. Solution: (a) What’s it like (b) let alone (c) What if (d) as if (e) As soon as (f) had better (g) have to (h) It (i) would rather (j) there 9. Solution: (a) would rather (b) What's it like (c) was born (d) as if (e) It is high time (f) let alone (g) What does ... look like (h) have to (i) as long as (j) It 10. Solution: (a) have to (b) There (c) let alone (d) What’s it like (e) had better (f) would rather (g) as soon as (h) was born (i) as if (j) What does ... look like 11. Solution: (a) rule out (b) make sense (c) all the best (d) crocodile tears (e) keep body and soul together (f) far and wide (g) As soon as (h) enough to (i) so that (j) as though 12. Solution: (a) have to (b) would rather (c) had ( better (d) let alone (e) as if (f) as soon; as (g) What's it like (h) What does ... look like (i) There (j) was born 13. Solution: (a) have to (b) Hardly had (c) in case (d) had better (e) there (f) let alone (g) What if (h) as long as (i) lest (j) as if 14. Solution: (a) had to (b) would rather (c) enough to (d) What does ... look like? (e) A soon as (f) had better (g) there (h) was born (i) No sooner had (j) Would you mind 15. Solution: (a) in case (b) wished (c) let alone (d) has to (e) It is time (f) What if (g) used to (h) What's ... like (i) as if (j) lest 16. Solution: (a) had to (b) in case (c) No sooner (d) could not (e) finished (f) as though (g) neither (h) had had (i) It is (j) should have 17. Solution: (a) had to (b) would rather (c) There (d) acts upto (e) broke through (f) broke away (g) come by (h) cut off (i) keep (it) up (j) coming down 18. Solution: (a) in case (b) provided (c) as though (d) Scarcely had (e) would rather (f) lest (g) let alone (h) What if (i) used to (j) What’s ... like 19. Solution: (a) lest (b) What’s it like (c) as soon as (d) as if (e) had better (f) would rather (g) Would you mind (h) let alone (i) What if (j) as fast as 20. Solution: (a) according to (b) would rather (c) no sooner had (d) would have (e) had to (f) let alone (g) As soon as (h) as if (i) look forward to (j) had better 21. Solution: (a) let alone (b) As soon as (c) There (d) What if (e) had better (f) would rattier (g) look down upon (h) used to (i) what’s it like (j) Get used to 22. Solution: (a) whether... or (b) had better (c) What does it look like? (d) would rather (e) have to (f) let alone (g) unless (h) as soon as (i) as if (j) Would you mind 23. Solution: (a) would rather (b) as soon as (c) as if (d) have to (e) was born (f) It (g) let alone (h) There (i) had better (j) What if 24. Solution(a)as if (b) Would you mind (c) let alone (d) had better (e) used to (f) It (g) as soon as (h) would rather (i) What if (j) so that 25. Solution: (a) have to (b) would rather (c) What if (d) What’s it like (e) As soon as (f) It (g) let alone (h) was born (i) had better (j) what does ... look like 26. Solution: (a) No sooner had (b) was born (c) as if (d) What if (e) would rather (f) lest (g) let alone (h) what does ... look like (i) there (j) have to 27. Solution: (a) there (b) let alone (c) as if (d) What's it like (e) What does ... look like (f) had better (g) as soon as (h) would rather (i) was born (j) have to 28. Solution: (a) Would you mind (b) in case (c) have to (d) as though (e) as long as (f) It is high time (g) lest (h) used to (i) unless (j) No sooner had 29. Solution: (a) was born (b) there (c) What's it like (d) would rather (e) has to/ had to (f) let alone (g) as soon as (h) as if (i) What if (j) what does ... look like 30. Solution: (a) Would you mind (b) had better (c) let alone (d) There (e) It (f) was born (g) What does ... look like (h) as if (i) as soon as (j) would rather 31. Solution: (a) let alone (b) it (c) as if (d) would rather (e) as soon as (f) There (g) If (h) had better (i) What's ... like (j) have to 32. Solution: (a) had better (b) It (c) have to (d) there (e) What ... look like (f) As soon as (g) would rather (h) was born (i) let alone (j) as if 33. Solution: (a) The older ... the more (b) There (c) Neither will (d) as fast as (e) let alone (f) Would you mind (g) It (h) had better (i) unless (j) as if 34. Solution: (a) as soon as (b) in order to (c) Whenever (d) let alone (e) There (f) had better (g) would rather (h) was born (i) as if (j) has to 35. Solution: (a) was born (b) No sooner had (c) had better (d) Used to (e) What’s the matter (f) But for (g) What do you mean (h) as if (i) It (j) has to 36. Solution: (a) had better (b) have to (c) as if (d) There (e) would rather (f) let alone (g) It (h) As soon as (i) was born (j) What does ... look like 37. Solution: (a) let alone (b) have to (c) What ...look like (d) would rather (e) As soon as (f) was born (g) as if (h) had better (i) There (j) Would you mind 38. 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IELTS Speaking Part-1 Most Important Topics with Answers -5 IELTS Speaking Test - Part 1 Overview: The IELTS Speaking Test unfolds in three segments: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Part 1 Description: In Part 1, the examiner initiates the conversation with 4-6 general questions revolving around familiar topics. The customary protocol involves the examiner introducing themselves, inquiring about your name, and subsequently confirming your identity. The duration of Part 1 is set at 4 to 5 minutes. The examiner typically commences by asking your name, followed by a request to display your identification (such as your passport). They may inquire about your occupation, place of origin, and delve into some basic conversation-starter question IELTS Speaking Part-1 Model Answers -1 IELTS Speaking Part-1 Model Answers -1 IELTS Speaking Part-1 Model Answers -1 IELTS Speaking Part-1 Model Answers -1 IELTS Speaking Part-1 Model Answers -5 IELTS Speaking Part 1: Accommodation & Hometown 1. Let’s talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown? My hometown is Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is a big and busy city with many people, markets, and businesses. Dhaka is the center of the country’s economy, education, and culture. Many historical places, like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil, are located here. The city is always full of energy, and people from all over Bangladesh come here to work and study. 2. What do you like about it? I like Dhaka because it has many opportunities. There are good schools, colleges, and universities where students can get a good education. The city also has many shopping malls, parks, and restaurants where people can enjoy their free time. I also love the delicious street food in Dhaka, like fuchka, chotpoti, and biryani. The busy streets and colorful markets make the city exciting and lively. 3. What do you not like about it? One thing I do not like about Dhaka is the traffic. The roads are always crowded, and it takes a long time to travel from one place to another. The city also has pollution because of too many vehicles and factories. Sometimes, the air quality is not good, which makes it hard to breathe. Also, there are not enough open spaces or parks for people to relax. 4. How important is your hometown to you? Dhaka is very important to me because I was born and raised here. My family and friends live here, and I have many memories of my childhood in this city. Dhaka has given me education, opportunities, and experiences that have shaped my life. Even though there are some problems, I still love my hometown because it is a big part of who I am. 5. Do you think you will continue to live in your hometown? I think I will continue to live in Dhaka because it has everything I need, like good education, healthcare, and job opportunities. However, if the traffic and pollution become worse, I might consider moving to a quieter place in the future. But for now, I enjoy living in my hometown because it is familiar and comfortable for me. 6. Let’s move on to talk about accommodation. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in. I live in an apartment with my family in Dhaka. It is a medium-sized apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. We also have a small balcony where we can sit and enjoy the fresh air. The building has many other families living in it, and we all share common spaces like the rooftop and parking area. 7. Does the place you live in have many amenities? Yes, my apartment has many amenities. We have electricity and water all the time, and there is a lift in the building. There is also security at the entrance to keep the residents safe. Near my home, there are grocery stores, schools, and hospitals, which makes life easier. We also have a small park nearby where children can play. 8. Is there anything you would like to change about the place you live in? Yes, I would like to have a bigger balcony with more space to sit and relax. Sometimes, the area around our apartment gets noisy because of traffic and construction work, so I wish it were a little quieter. Also, having more green spaces nearby would make the environment better. 9. Do you plan to live there for a long time? For now, I plan to live here because it is comfortable and close to everything I need. But in the future, I would like to live in a bigger house with more space and a garden. If I get a good opportunity, I might move to a quieter area in Dhaka or even outside the city. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Country & Weather 1. What is your country famous for? Bangladesh is famous for its natural beauty, rich culture, and history. The country has the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans, which is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also known for its delicious food like biryani, hilsa fish, and pitha. Bangladesh is famous for its garment industry, which exports clothes to many countries. The people here are known for their hospitality and warm nature. 2. Where do you live in your country? I live in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is a big and busy city where people from different parts of the country come for work, education, and business. Dhaka has many shopping malls, restaurants, and historical sites like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil. 3. Is it an interesting place to live? Yes, Dhaka is an interesting place to live because it has a mix of modern and traditional culture. There are many places to visit, like museums, parks, and shopping malls. The street food is amazing, and the city is always full of life. However, the traffic and pollution can sometimes be frustrating. 4. Are you planning to live there in the future? For now, I plan to live in Dhaka because of my education and family. However, in the future, I might consider moving to a quieter place with less traffic and more greenery. 5. How is the weather today? Today, the weather is warm and sunny. There are a few clouds in the sky, but it is mostly clear. It is a bit humid, which is common in Dhaka. 6. What’s your favourite kind of weather? I like cool and breezy weather. Winter in Bangladesh is my favorite season because it is neither too hot nor too cold. The air feels fresh, and the weather is perfect for going outside. 7. Is there any type of weather you really don’t like? Yes, I don’t like very hot and humid weather. During summer, it gets extremely hot, and sweating makes me feel uncomfortable. The heat also makes it difficult to go outside during the day. 8. What is the climate like in your country? Bangladesh has a tropical climate with hot summers, a rainy monsoon season, and mild winters. The summer months are very warm, while the monsoon season brings heavy rains and floods in some areas. Winter is cooler and more comfortable. 9. Does the weather affect people’s lives in your country? Yes, the weather affects people’s lives in many ways. During the monsoon season, heavy rains can cause floods, making it difficult for people to travel. In the summer, extreme heat makes daily activities harder. But in winter, people enjoy outdoor events and festivals. 10. Do people change in the summer? Yes, people’s habits change in summer. They prefer to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. People drink more cold drinks and wear light clothes to stay comfortable. Many also travel to cooler places if they can. 11. Does bad weather ever affect transport in your country? Yes, bad weather often affects transport in Bangladesh. Heavy rain can cause waterlogging, making roads difficult to use. Floods and cyclones sometimes damage roads and bridges, stopping buses and trains. During foggy winter mornings, flights and ferries also get delayed. 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During breaks, I talk with my friends or eat snacks. After school, I do my homework and study for upcoming tests. In the evening, I sometimes watch TV or spend time with my family. 5. What would you change about your job? Since I am a student, I sometimes feel that the study pressure is too much. If I could change something, I would like more practical learning and less memorization. I also think having more creative activities in school would make learning more interesting. 6. What job do you think you will be doing in five years? In five years, I hope to have completed my studies and started a good job. I am interested in [mention your preferred career, e.g., engineering, medicine, business], so I hope to work in that field. I want to do something that helps people and makes a positive impact. 7. What skills and qualifications are required for this job? To get a good job, I will need both academic qualifications and practical skills. Good communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are important. If I choose a career like engineering or medicine, I will also need a university degree and hands-on training. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Work & Future Job 1. Do you have a job right now? No, I don’t have a job at the moment because I am still a student. My main focus is on studying and completing my education. However, sometimes I help my family with household tasks, and I also assist my classmates with their studies when they need help. In the future, I would like to have a job that matches my skills and interests, so I am working hard to prepare for that. 2. Do you enjoy your job? Since I am a student, my job is to study, and I have mixed feelings about it. I enjoy learning new things, especially subjects that interest me. It is exciting to gain knowledge and improve my skills. However, sometimes studying can be stressful, especially when I have a lot of exams or assignments to complete in a short time. But overall, I know that education is important for my future, so I try to stay motivated. 3. What responsibilities do you have at work? As a student, my main responsibilities are attending classes, completing homework, and preparing for exams. I also take part in group projects where I have to work with my classmates and share ideas. In addition, I need to manage my time well so that I can study properly and also have some free time for relaxation. Apart from schoolwork, I sometimes help my parents at home by doing small tasks like organizing my room or running errands. 4. What is your typical day like at work? My daily routine as a student is quite structured. I wake up early in the morning, get ready, and go to school. I attend different classes, take notes, and listen to lectures. During breaks, I chat with my friends or have some snacks. After school, I return home and take some rest before starting my homework. In the evening, I study for upcoming tests and revise my lessons. After finishing my studies, I sometimes watch TV, read a book, or spend time with my family before going to bed. 5. What would you change about your job? If I could change something about my life as a student, I would like to have a little less study pressure. Sometimes, there are too many exams and assignments at the same time, which can be stressful. I also think that schools should focus more on practical learning rather than just memorization. It would be great if we had more interactive activities, workshops, and field trips to make learning more fun and engaging. 6. What job do you think you will be doing in five years? In five years, I hope to have completed my studies and started a good job. I am interested in [mention your career interest, e.g., engineering, medicine, business], so I would like to work in that field. I want to do something that allows me to use my skills while also making a positive impact on society. If possible, I would also like to work in a job that gives me opportunities to grow and learn new things. 7. What skills and qualifications are required for this job? For any job, having the right skills and qualifications is important. If I want to become [mention your preferred career], I will need a university degree and some hands-on training. Apart from academic qualifications, soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are also very important. Employers also look for people who are hardworking, responsible, and willing to learn new things. So, I will continue improving myself to be ready for my future job. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Work & Volunteering 1. Have you ever worked before? No, I have never had a formal job because I am still a student. However, I have helped my family with small tasks, such as managing household chores or assisting younger siblings with their studies. Sometimes, I also help my friends with school projects or group activities. In the future, I hope to gain work experience through internships or part-time jobs. 2. What was your first day at work like? Since I haven’t had a job yet, I can only imagine what my first day at work would be like. I think it would be a mix of excitement and nervousness. I would have to meet new people, understand my tasks, and adjust to a new environment. It might take some time to feel comfortable, but I would try my best to learn quickly and do a good job. 3. What responsibilities did you have at work? As I haven’t worked yet, I don’t have any official job responsibilities. But at home, I take care of small tasks like organizing my room, helping my parents with household work, and assisting my siblings with their homework. In school, I sometimes take part in group projects where I have to contribute ideas and complete my assigned work on time. 4. What was your typical day like at work? Since I haven’t had a job, I don’t have a work routine. But if I had one, I think it would start with arriving on time, checking my tasks for the day, and completing my work step by step. I would also communicate with my colleagues or supervisors if I needed help. After finishing my work, I would review everything to make sure there were no mistakes before leaving for the day. 5. Have you taken any volunteer work? Yes, I have done some volunteer work in the past. I once participated in a school event where we collected donations for people in need. I have also helped clean my neighborhood and assisted in organizing cultural programs at school. Though these were small activities, I felt happy knowing that I could contribute in some way. 6. Why did you do the volunteer work? I did volunteer work because I wanted to help others and make a difference in my community. It also felt good to do something meaningful and productive in my free time. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet different people, and develop a sense of responsibility. 7. Do you know any volunteers? Yes, I know a few people who do volunteer work. Some of my teachers and classmates are involved in charity events, environmental campaigns, and social awareness programs. I also know people who work with NGOs to support underprivileged children and provide relief during natural disasters. Their dedication is inspiring, and I admire their efforts to help others. 8. How do you define volunteer work? Volunteer work is any activity done to help others without expecting payment. It can include teaching underprivileged children, cleaning public spaces, helping in disaster relief, or working with social organizations. The main purpose of volunteering is to give back to society and make a positive impact. Even small acts of kindness can bring a big change. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hometown & Friends 1. Can you tell me about your hometown? I come from Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is a large and busy city, full of life and energy. The city has many landmarks, such as the National Museum, Liberation War Museum, and several beautiful parks. Dhaka is also known for its vibrant street life, where you can find busy markets, restaurants, and shops. The city is home to millions of people, and it is an important cultural and economic center of the country. 2. How has your hometown changed over the years? Dhaka has changed a lot in recent years. There are now more modern buildings, shopping malls, and improved infrastructure. The transportation system has also seen some improvements, like the introduction of the metro rail. However, the city still faces challenges like traffic congestion, pollution, and overcrowding. Despite these issues, Dhaka continues to grow and develop at a fast pace. 3. Is there any way your hometown could be made better? Yes, I think Dhaka could be made better by improving its public transportation system to reduce traffic congestion. There should be more green spaces and parks for people to relax and enjoy nature. Additionally, the city could benefit from better waste management and pollution control measures. If the government and people work together, Dhaka could become a more comfortable and sustainable place to live. 4. Are there good transportation links to your hometown? Yes, Dhaka has good transportation links, including an international airport, which connects the city to other countries. The bus, rickshaw, and taxi services are widely available for local travel. In recent years, a metro rail system has been introduced to make commuting easier and faster. However, traffic jams are still a major problem, especially during rush hours, which makes traveling time-consuming. 5. What kind of jobs do the people in your hometown do? In Dhaka, people work in a variety of fields. Many people work in government offices, businesses, and multinational companies. The city also has a strong presence in the textile and garment industry, which provides jobs for thousands of workers. There are also people working in education, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation sectors. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs also contribute to the city's economy. 6. Do you have a lot of friends? I have a good number of friends, both from school and the local community. I enjoy spending time with them, whether it's studying together, going out to eat, or simply chatting. I think having a close circle of friends is important, as they provide support and make life more enjoyable. 7. Who is your best friend and why? My best friend is someone I have known since childhood. We share similar interests and hobbies, like reading books and playing sports. What makes her special is that she understands me well, and we can talk about anything without feeling judged. She is always there for me, whether I need help with something or just want to relax and have fun. 8. Who would you most like to be friends with and why? I would love to be friends with people who have a positive attitude and are open-minded. I admire people who are passionate about learning new things and trying different experiences. Having friends who are optimistic and supportive helps me stay motivated and grow as a person. I also enjoy making friends with those who share similar interests and values. 9. What kind of person can you make friends with easily? I can easily make friends with people who are friendly, approachable, and respectful. I appreciate people who are kind-hearted and willing to help others. Being a good listener and having a sense of humor also makes it easier to connect with others. I think it's important to be open to different personalities and backgrounds when making friends. 10. Which is more important to you, friends or family? For me, family is more important than friends. Family provides the foundation of love, support, and guidance, and they are always there for you, no matter what. However, friends also play an important role in life. They provide companionship and share experiences. So, both family and friends are important, but family holds a special place in my heart. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hometown & High School 1. Where is your hometown? My hometown is Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is located in the central part of the country, along the banks of the Buriganga River. Dhaka is a bustling metropolis known for its rich culture, historical landmarks, and vibrant street life. 2. How often do you visit your hometown? I live in Dhaka, so I visit my hometown every day! Since it is my place of residence, I don't need to travel to it. However, when I travel outside the city, I always look forward to returning to Dhaka, as it's where my family and friends are. 3. How many people live in your hometown? Dhaka is one of the most populous cities in the world, with an estimated population of over 20 million people. The population continues to grow rapidly due to migration from other parts of the country, making the city very crowded and busy. 4. What is your hometown famous for? Dhaka is famous for its historical landmarks, vibrant culture, and delicious food. Some of the well-known attractions include the Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, and the National Museum. The city is also famous for its bustling markets, like New Market and Baitul Mukarram, and for its mouth-watering local dishes, such as biryani and panta bhat. 5. What’s the oldest part of your hometown? The oldest part of Dhaka is probably the area around Lalbagh Fort. The fort was built in the 17th century and has become a symbol of the city’s rich Mughal heritage. The surrounding area is full of old buildings, narrow streets, and historical landmarks that date back centuries. 6. Who was your favorite teacher in high school? My favorite teacher in high school was my English teacher. She was very kind and patient with everyone, and she made learning English fun. She always encouraged us to read more books and helped us improve our writing and speaking skills. Her lessons were always engaging, and I learned a lot from her. 7. What’s your favorite subject in high school? My favorite subject in high school was English. I have always enjoyed reading and writing, and I found English literature to be fascinating. I loved learning new vocabulary, studying grammar, and reading novels. English was not just a subject for me, but a way to explore different cultures and ideas. 8. Do you still remember what happened on your first day of high school? Yes, I still remember my first day of high school. I was a bit nervous because everything was new – the school building, the teachers, and my classmates. I remember meeting new friends and getting to know my way around the campus. The first day was exciting but also a little overwhelming because it was such a big step in my education. 9. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from high school? Yes, I still keep in touch with some of my friends from high school. We stay connected through social media, and we meet up occasionally. Even though we all have busy lives now, we try to maintain our friendships because we share a lot of memories from high school. 10. Do you miss your life in high school? Yes, I do miss my life in high school. It was a simpler time, and I had fewer responsibilities compared to now. I miss the fun times with friends, the school events, and the feeling of being part of a close-knit community. However, I also enjoy the new experiences and challenges that come with growing up. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hometown & High School 1. Where is your hometown? My hometown is Dhaka, which is the capital city of Bangladesh. It is located in the central part of the country. Dhaka is a big, busy city with lots of people, shops, and buildings. It is known for its history, culture, and busy streets. 2. How often do you visit your hometown? I live in Dhaka, so I am always here. I do not need to visit because it is my home. But when I travel to other places in Bangladesh, I always look forward to coming back to Dhaka. It is where my family and friends are. 3. How many people live in your hometown? Dhaka is one of the largest cities in the world. It has more than 20 million people living here. The population keeps growing because many people move to Dhaka from other parts of the country to find work or better opportunities. This makes the city crowded and very busy. 4. What is your hometown famous for? Dhaka is famous for many things. It has a rich history with places like Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, and the National Museum. The city is also famous for its delicious food, like biryani, panta bhat, and sweets. People also come to Dhaka to shop in markets like New Market and Baitul Mukarram. 5. What’s the oldest part of your hometown? The oldest part of Dhaka is around Lalbagh Fort. This fort was built many years ago in the 1600s. The area around it has many old buildings and narrow streets. It is a place where you can see the history of Dhaka and its culture from the past. 6. Who was your favorite teacher in high school? My favorite teacher in high school was my English teacher. She was very kind and always helped us when we had problems. She made learning English fun and interesting. She encouraged us to read more books and practice speaking in English. I remember enjoying her classes a lot. 7. What’s your favorite subject in high school? My favorite subject in high school was English. I loved reading stories, learning new words, and writing essays. English was always interesting for me because it allowed me to explore new ideas and understand different cultures. I also enjoyed the way we studied grammar and vocabulary. 8. Do you still remember what happened on your first day of high school? Yes, I remember my first day of high school very well. I felt a little nervous because everything was new. The school was bigger, and there were many new students and teachers. I remember meeting some new friends and trying to learn where everything was. It was a mix of excitement and nervousness, but I felt happy to start this new chapter. 9. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from high school? Yes, I still keep in touch with a few of my friends from high school. We talk on social media and sometimes meet when we have free time. Although everyone is busy now, we try to stay in contact because we have shared many good memories from school. 10. Do you miss your life in high school? Yes, I do miss my high school life. It was a simpler time. We did not have many responsibilities, and life was more relaxed. I miss spending time with friends and participating in school activities like sports and events. However, I also enjoy the new experiences and challenges that come with growing up. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Free Time & Work 1. What do you do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy reading books, especially novels and articles about different cultures and places. I also like watching movies and spending time with my family and friends. Sometimes, I go for walks or listen to music to relax. I also enjoy learning new things on the internet. 2. Do you have a busy social life? Not really. I prefer a quieter life and spend most of my time with close friends and family. I like meeting people, but I do not go out to social events very often. I focus more on quality time with my loved ones rather than attending large social gatherings. 3. Do you lead an active life? I try to lead an active life by exercising regularly, like going for walks and doing light workouts at home. Although I am not very into intense sports or activities, I believe staying active helps me stay healthy and feel good. I also make sure to stay busy with my studies and other important tasks. 4. Has your life changed much in the last year? Yes, my life has changed a bit in the last year. I have taken on more responsibilities, especially with my studies. I have also become more focused on personal development, learning new skills, and improving my time management. Things have been busier, but I have learned how to manage my time better. 5. What would you like to change about your lifestyle? I would like to be more organized with my daily routine. Sometimes, I get caught up in activities and forget to take enough breaks or rest. I also want to make more time for outdoor activities and perhaps start practicing a sport to stay more active. Overall, I hope to live a more balanced life. 6. Do you work right now? No, I do not work at the moment. I am focusing on my studies and preparing for the future. However, I do some small projects and activities on the side to gain experience and learn new skills. I plan to work once I finish my studies. 7. Do you get on well with your co-workers? Since I am not working yet, I do not have co-workers. But, I have worked with classmates and people in group projects, and I always try to get along well with them. I believe good communication and teamwork are key to working with others. 8. What responsibilities do you have at your work? As I am still a student, I do not have a job at the moment. However, I do have responsibilities in school, like completing assignments, participating in class discussions, and managing my time effectively. These responsibilities help me prepare for future work life. 9. Are there good work opportunities in your home country? Yes, there are many job opportunities in my country, especially in fields like technology, education, healthcare, and business. However, there is also competition, and finding a good job can sometimes be challenging. But with the right skills and education, people can find rewarding work in Bangladesh. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Family & Housework 1. How many people are there in your immediate family? In my immediate family, there are five people. I have my father, mother, and two younger siblings. We all live together in the same house, and we share a lot of time together, especially during family meals and holidays. 2. Who do you get on best with in your family? I get along best with my mother. She is very understanding and always there to listen to me. We share a lot of interests, like cooking and watching movies. I feel comfortable talking to her about anything, and she gives great advice. 3. Do you have a large extended family? Yes, I have a large extended family. My father's side of the family is pretty big, and we have many cousins, uncles, and aunts. We try to meet during festivals or family gatherings. It’s always nice to see everyone and catch up on life. 4. What do you do together with your family? We like to do many things together as a family. On weekends, we often go out to eat at restaurants or take short trips around the city. We also enjoy playing board games at home or watching movies together. It’s our way of spending quality time with each other. 5. Why is family important to you? Family is very important to me because they provide love, support, and care. They are always there for me in both good times and bad. My family helps me stay grounded and encourages me to do my best in everything I do. I feel safe and loved when I’m with them. 6. Do you do housework at home? Yes, I do housework at home. I help with various tasks like cleaning, cooking, and organizing. My family shares the housework, and we try to help each other out. It’s important to contribute to keeping the house clean and comfortable for everyone. 7. What kind of housework do you often do? I often help with sweeping and mopping the floor. I also wash the dishes after meals and help with cooking, especially when my mother is busy. Sometimes, I organize the living room or arrange things in the kitchen to make sure everything is in place. 8. Did you do housework when you were a child? Yes, when I was a child, I did simple housework tasks like cleaning my room, setting the table for meals, and putting away my clothes. My parents taught me the importance of helping out at home, and I learned these tasks from a young age. 9. Do you think that children should do housework? Yes, I believe children should do housework. It teaches them responsibility and the importance of contributing to the family. It also helps them develop life skills like time management and cleaning. Doing housework also gives children a sense of accomplishment and helps them understand the value of teamwork in a family. IELTS Speaking Part 1: TV & Reading 1. Do you like watching TV? Yes, I enjoy watching TV. It’s a great way to relax after a busy day. I like to watch a variety of shows, from news and documentaries to dramas and movies. It helps me stay updated and also entertains me. 2. How often do you watch TV? I watch TV quite often, usually in the evenings after finishing my work or studies. On average, I watch TV about 4 to 5 times a week, but sometimes I might watch more if there is an interesting program or a movie I want to see. 3. What kind of TV programmes do you like to watch? I enjoy watching a wide range of TV programs. I love watching dramas and reality shows, but I also enjoy educational programs and news. Sometimes, I watch cooking shows or travel documentaries because they are interesting and informative. 4. What are the most popular TV shows in your country? In my country, some of the most popular TV shows are dramas, reality shows, and talent competitions. Shows like “The Voice Bangladesh” and dramas like “Kothao Keu Nei” are very popular. People also enjoy watching news programs, especially during the evening. 5. Has the internet affected your viewing habits? Yes, the internet has greatly affected my viewing habits. With the rise of streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and others, I can now watch shows and movies at my own convenience, anytime and anywhere. I don’t have to rely on traditional TV schedules anymore, which gives me more flexibility. 6. How often do you read? I read almost every day. It’s something I try to make time for, especially in the evening before bed. I usually read articles, books, or sometimes short stories. Reading helps me relax and also improves my knowledge. 7. Do you like reading books? Why? Yes, I love reading books. Books provide an escape to different worlds, and they help me improve my vocabulary and understanding of various topics. I enjoy reading novels, self-help books, and sometimes educational materials. Reading is a great way to keep my mind active. 8. Do you have many books at home? Yes, I have quite a few books at home. My family has a collection of novels, educational books, and other reading materials. I like to keep books that I’ve enjoyed reading and occasionally go back to them. It also makes my home feel more welcoming and intellectual. 9. Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them? I prefer to buy books, especially if it’s a book that I really want to read and keep. However, if I’m not sure about the book or if it’s too expensive, I like to borrow it from the library or from friends. Buying books feels like an investment in my learning. 10. What are the benefits of reading? Reading has many benefits. It improves vocabulary and language skills, increases knowledge on various topics, and enhances focus and concentration. It also allows people to think critically and broaden their perspectives. Plus, reading can be a great way to relax and reduce stress. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Home & TV 1. Who do you live with? I live with my family. We are a small family, consisting of my parents and my siblings. We all live together in a house in Dhaka. I enjoy spending time with my family because we have a close bond. 2. What is your favourite room in your home? My favourite room in our house is the living room. It’s a comfortable and cozy space where we all gather to relax, watch TV, or chat. It has a nice view of the outside, and it’s a great place to spend time with family. 3. How is your home decorated? Our home is decorated in a simple and modern style. The walls are painted in soft, neutral colors, and we have some beautiful artwork on display. There are comfortable sofas in the living room, and the bedrooms are cozy with minimal furniture. We also have some plants around the house that add a nice touch to the décor. 4. Do you like visitors coming to your home? Yes, I enjoy having visitors at our home. It’s nice to welcome friends and family, and I think it creates a warm and friendly atmosphere. We usually serve snacks or tea when we have visitors. It’s always fun to catch up with people. 5. Do you like watching TV? Yes, I enjoy watching TV. It’s one of my favourite ways to unwind after a long day. I like to watch a mix of shows, including dramas, reality shows, and sometimes documentaries. It helps me relax and keep up with what’s happening in the world. 6. What is your favourite TV show now? Right now, my favourite TV show is a drama series called The Last Dance. It’s about basketball, and I enjoy watching sports-related shows. The storyline and the way the show highlights different players' lives are really interesting to me. 7. What was your favourite show when you were a child? When I was a child, my favourite TV show was Tom and Jerry. I loved watching the funny chase scenes between Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse. It was a cartoon that always made me laugh, and I enjoyed it a lot. 8. Do you like watching TV shows from other countries? Yes, I enjoy watching TV shows from other countries, especially from places like the United States and South Korea. I find it interesting to watch different cultures and lifestyles, and sometimes the shows have very unique storylines that you can’t find in local TV programs. It broadens my view of the world. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Home & Weather 1. Do you live in a house or a flat? I live in a house with my family. It's located in a residential area in Dhaka. Our house is comfortable and provides enough space for everyone. I like living in a house because it offers more privacy compared to a flat. 2. Is it a big place? The house is medium-sized. It's not too big, but it has enough space for all of us. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a small garden in the front. It’s a cozy place where we all feel comfortable and at ease. 3. How long have you lived there? I have lived in this house for about 10 years. My family moved here when I was younger, and we've been here ever since. It feels like home, and I’ve grown attached to the place over the years. 4. What do you like about living there? What I like most about living here is the peaceful environment. It’s away from the busy streets, so it’s quiet and relaxing. The neighborhood is friendly, and there are parks nearby where I can take walks. It’s a great place to spend time with my family. 5. Is there a garden in the place you live in? Yes, there is a small garden in front of our house. We have a few plants and flowers, and sometimes my family likes to spend time there. It's a nice spot to enjoy the fresh air, especially in the morning. 6. Do you prefer hot weather or cold? I prefer cold weather. I find it more comfortable than hot weather, especially during the summer in Dhaka, which can get very hot and humid. Cold weather allows me to wear cozy clothes and enjoy outdoor activities more. 7. Tell me about the weather in your country in different times of the year? In Bangladesh, the weather changes throughout the year. We have three main seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter. In summer, it gets very hot and humid. The monsoon season brings a lot of rain, and the weather is warm but rainy. Winter is the most pleasant season, with cooler temperatures and less humidity, which is ideal for outdoor activities. 8. Which time of the year did you enjoy the most when you were a child? When I was a child, I enjoyed the winter the most. During winter, the weather was cooler, and I could play outside with my friends without feeling too hot. We also had holidays during this time, which made it even more enjoyable. 9. Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts? Yes, I usually pay attention to the weather forecasts, especially during the monsoon season or when there is a chance of heavy rain. It helps me plan my day and decide if I need to carry an umbrella or make any changes to my schedule. 10. Has the weather changed much in your country in recent years? Yes, the weather has changed a bit in recent years. Summers are getting hotter, and there are more unpredictable rainstorms. The rainy season seems to last longer, and winters are not as cold as they used to be. These changes could be linked to global climate change. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Reading & Advertisements 1. Do you like reading books? Why? Yes, I really enjoy reading books. I find it relaxing and it helps me learn new things. Reading allows me to escape into different worlds, and I can get lost in the stories or gain knowledge on various subjects. It's a peaceful activity that I can do in my free time. 2. What book would you take on a long journey? If I were going on a long journey, I would take a novel or a collection of short stories. I like books that are interesting and easy to read, something that can keep me entertained for hours. A light fiction book or a travel guide would be ideal for the journey. 3. How easy is it for you to read books in English? Reading books in English is not too difficult for me. I can understand most of the content, especially if it's written in simple language. However, if the book has complex vocabulary or is very academic, I might need to look up some words to fully understand it. 4. Have you given up reading a book recently? Yes, I have given up reading a book recently. It was a non-fiction book that I found a bit too dry and hard to follow. Sometimes, I stop reading books if they don't keep me interested or if they are too difficult to read. 5. What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t like reading very much? People who are curious and enjoy learning new things tend to like reading. These people often prefer to explore different topics and genres. On the other hand, people who are more interested in activities that involve movement or entertainment, like watching movies or playing sports, might not enjoy reading as much. 6. Do you like watching advertisements? I don't mind watching advertisements, but I don’t usually enjoy them unless they are creative or interesting. Some ads are fun to watch, especially when they are funny or have a clever message. However, most of the time, I find them a bit annoying, especially when they interrupt something I’m watching. 7. Will you buy something because of an advertisement? I might buy something if the advertisement is convincing and the product seems useful. However, I don’t usually make buying decisions just based on an ad. I prefer to research and read reviews before purchasing something. 8. How do you feel when you see pop-up ads on the internet? Pop-up ads can be very annoying. They usually interrupt what I’m doing, and sometimes they are hard to close. It’s frustrating when they appear while I’m trying to read or watch something online. 9. Do you like funny or serious advertisements? I prefer funny advertisements. They catch my attention and make me smile. When ads are funny, they are more memorable and enjoyable. However, I also appreciate serious ads if they have a strong and meaningful message. 10. What makes a good advertisement? A good advertisement is one that is creative, clear, and engaging. It should grab your attention quickly and leave a lasting impression. The message should be easy to understand, and the product should be shown in a way that makes people want to learn more or buy it. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Computers & Celebrities 1. Do you use computers? Yes, I use computers regularly. They are an important part of my daily life. I use them for many things, such as studying, browsing the internet, and staying in touch with my friends and family. 2. What do you use a computer to do? I use my computer mainly for studying and research. I also use it to write essays, watch educational videos, and do some entertainment activities like watching movies or playing games. It’s also useful for communicating with others via email and social media. 3. Did you use computers when you were little? When I was little, I didn’t use computers as much. I mainly played games on a family computer, but I didn’t really use it for schoolwork or learning. The use of computers wasn’t as common back then, and I used to spend more time outside. 4. Do people often use computers these days? Yes, people use computers a lot these days. Almost everyone has a computer at home or uses a smartphone, and they use them for many different reasons, including work, school, shopping, and socializing. Computers have become essential in today’s world. 5. Will people continue to use computers in the future? Yes, I think people will continue to use computers in the future. As technology advances, computers will likely become even more powerful and helpful. They will be used for many tasks, including work, education, and entertainment. 6. Who is your favorite celebrity? My favorite celebrity is a local actor who is known for his talent and hard work. He is very humble and has a strong connection with his fans. I admire his dedication to acting and his ability to inspire others. 7. Do you like any foreign celebrities? Yes, I do like some foreign celebrities. I enjoy watching movies from Hollywood, and some of the actors and actresses are really talented. One of my favorite foreign celebrities is a popular actor from the US who has starred in many action movies. 8. Would you want to be a celebrity in the future? I don’t think I would want to be a celebrity. While being famous might seem exciting, I believe it comes with a lot of pressure and lack of privacy. I’d rather focus on achieving my personal goals without the public attention that comes with celebrity life. 9. Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy? Yes, I believe we should respect celebrities’ privacy. Just because someone is famous doesn’t mean they should lose their personal space and freedom. Everyone deserves privacy, and celebrities are no different. It’s important to strike a balance between admiration and respect for their personal lives. 10. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country? In my country, celebrities influence their fans in many ways. They can inspire people through their work and personal achievements. Some fans look up to them as role models, while others might follow their style or opinions. Celebrities often use their influence to promote social causes, which can have a positive impact on society. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cinema & Music 1. How often do you go to the cinema? I don’t go to the cinema very often, maybe once every few months. I prefer to watch movies at home because it’s more convenient, but I do enjoy going to the cinema for big movie releases, especially for action films or films with great special effects. 2. Are cinema tickets expensive in your country? Yes, cinema tickets can be quite expensive in my country, especially for new releases. The price depends on the time of day and the movie, but it’s usually higher on weekends or during holidays. However, there are discounts on weekdays and for students. 3. What are the advantages of seeing a film at the cinema? Watching a film at the cinema has many advantages. The big screen and sound system make the experience much more exciting. It’s also a great way to enjoy a film with friends or family. Plus, cinemas often show new releases on opening day, so you can watch films before they’re available elsewhere. 4. Do you usually watch films alone or with others? I usually watch films with others, like with friends or family. It’s more fun to watch movies together, as we can talk about the film afterward. Sometimes, I watch films alone if I need some quiet time or if it's a film I really want to focus on. 5. Which actor would you like to play you in a film? If I had to choose an actor to play me in a film, I would pick someone who is not only talented but also has a similar personality. Maybe a young actor known for playing characters with a calm and thoughtful nature, as I think I am like that in real life. 6. How do you listen to music? I listen to music mostly on my phone, using music streaming apps. I can easily create playlists of my favorite songs and listen to them whenever I want. Sometimes, I also listen to music on the radio or through YouTube. 7. When do you listen to music? I listen to music whenever I need to relax or focus. I enjoy listening to music while studying, working, or even when I’m traveling. Sometimes, I also listen to music during my free time to help me unwind. 8. What’s your favorite kind of music? My favorite kind of music is pop. I love the catchy tunes and upbeat rhythms, and it’s easy to listen to during different activities. Sometimes, I also enjoy listening to a bit of classical music or jazz when I’m looking for something more relaxing. 9. Is music an important subject at school in your country? In my country, music is not usually a major subject in most schools, but it is offered as an extracurricular activity. Some schools have music classes where students can learn to play instruments or sing. However, music is not as emphasized as subjects like math, science, or language. 10. What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country? In my country, pop music is the most popular, followed by traditional music like folk and classical music. Recently, many young people have also become interested in international music genres like K-pop. Bollywood music is also widely loved, especially in urban areas. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Music & Newspapers 1. What’s your favorite kind of music? My favorite kind of music is pop. I really enjoy how lively and upbeat it is. The songs are often catchy, and they can easily lift my mood. I also listen to other genres like ballads and acoustic music when I want something more relaxing. Pop music is just fun and makes me feel good. 2. Do you like to listen to live music? Yes, I really enjoy listening to live music. There’s something special about seeing a performance in person. The energy from the crowd and the excitement of hearing your favorite songs live make it a memorable experience. It’s different from just listening to music on your phone or at home, and it creates a great atmosphere. 3. Is live music popular in your country? Yes, live music is very popular in my country. Many people enjoy attending concerts and music festivals. In big cities like Dhaka, there are often events where both local and international artists perform. Live music brings people together, and it’s a great way for fans to experience their favorite bands and singers. 4. Have you ever been to a concert before? Or Have you ever been to a musical performance? Yes, I have been to a few concerts, and they were amazing! One of my favorite concerts was when I saw a well-known band perform live. The atmosphere was full of energy, and I loved singing along with the crowd. I’ve also attended some local musical performances, like school events and smaller concerts in my city. 5. Do you often read newspapers? I don’t read newspapers very often, but I do read them from time to time. When there’s something important going on in the world, I like to read about it in the newspaper. I also read newspapers occasionally when I want to get more detailed information on a specific topic. Most of the time, I get my news from the internet. 6. Do you prefer to read local news or international news? I prefer to read both local and international news, but I usually focus on local news first. It’s important to know what’s happening in my city or country. However, I also like to stay informed about what’s going on in other parts of the world. International news helps me understand global issues and events. 7. Which is more popular where you live, newspapers or magazines? In my area, newspapers are more popular than magazines. People tend to read newspapers every day to keep up with the latest news. Magazines are also read, but they are not as common. They focus more on specific topics, like entertainment or lifestyle, so they are not read as frequently. 8. Do many people today read newspapers? Not as many people read newspapers today as they did in the past. With the rise of the internet and social media, people can easily access news online. This has led to a decrease in newspaper readership. However, some people still enjoy reading newspapers, especially older generations who prefer the traditional way of getting news. 9. In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people? In the future, I think fewer people will read magazines. With more people using the internet, online blogs and articles are replacing magazines. People can get the same information faster and easier online. I believe printed magazines will become less popular, and digital media will take over. 10. Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future? I don’t think newspapers will be very important to me in the future. I will probably continue to use the internet to get my news because it’s more convenient. I can read articles quickly on my phone or computer. However, I might still occasionally pick up a newspaper if I want to read a specific article or report. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Travel & Music 1. Where was the last place you visited on holiday? The last place I visited on holiday was Cox's Bazar, a beautiful beach town in Bangladesh. I spent a few days there with my family, enjoying the sea breeze, walking along the beach, and trying local seafood. It was a relaxing trip, and I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. 2. Would you like to go back there again? Yes, I would love to go back to Cox's Bazar. The beach and the overall environment were so peaceful and refreshing. I want to explore more of the area, visit different beaches, and maybe try some water sports. I also want to enjoy the sunsets there, as they were truly stunning. 3. What kind of tourist destinations do you usually prefer? I usually prefer destinations with a mix of nature and culture. I love visiting places that have beautiful landscapes like beaches, mountains, or forests. At the same time, I enjoy exploring historical sites and learning about the local culture. I find it interesting to visit places with rich traditions and a lot of stories behind them. 4. Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home? Yes, a foreign visitor has stayed at my home before. A family friend from the UK visited us last year. It was a great experience showing them around our city and sharing our culture with them. We visited local attractions and tried different types of food, which was a lot of fun. 5. What’s the best way to save money while traveling? The best way to save money while traveling is by planning ahead. I make sure to book flights and accommodation in advance to get the best deals. I also look for budget-friendly options for food and transportation. Using public transport instead of taxis and eating at local restaurants can also save a lot of money. 6. How much time do you spend listening to music every day? I spend around 1 to 2 hours listening to music every day. I like to listen to music while I study, relax, or do chores around the house. It helps me focus and makes the day more enjoyable. Sometimes, I also listen to music during my commute. 7. Are your music tastes varied? Yes, my music tastes are quite varied. I enjoy listening to pop, acoustic, and even some classical music. Depending on my mood, I might listen to something upbeat or something more calming. I also like exploring different genres from around the world, especially when I travel or learn about other cultures. 8. What is your favorite song? My favorite song is "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran. I really like the melody and the rhythm of the song. It's catchy and makes me want to dance every time I hear it. It’s one of those songs that I never get tired of listening to. 9. Do you like to sing along to your favorite songs? Yes, I love singing along to my favorite songs! I find it fun and relaxing. Sometimes, I sing while I'm doing something at home, or I sing along in the car when I'm on a trip. It’s a great way to enjoy music even more. 10. Are you learning to play a musical instrument at the moment? At the moment, I’m not learning to play any musical instrument, but I would love to learn the guitar in the future. I’ve always been interested in playing it, and I think it would be fun to learn and be able to play my favorite songs. IELTS Speaking Part 1: The Internet & My Major 1. How important is the Internet to you? The Internet is very important to me. I use it for almost everything—whether it's for studying, staying in touch with friends, or finding information. It helps me learn, stay updated with the news, and even entertain myself. Without the Internet, it would be really difficult to manage all the things I do in a day. 2. Do you use the Internet more for work or in your free time? I use the Internet more in my free time. I often browse social media, watch videos, and listen to music. However, I also use it for my studies, like researching information or completing assignments. So, I would say I use it for both, but I enjoy it more during my free time. 3. Do you think you use the Internet too much? Sometimes, I feel like I use the Internet too much, especially when I get caught up in social media or watching videos. I try to balance it, but it can be hard to stop once I start using it. However, I also make sure to spend time on other activities like studying or exercising. 4. How will the Internet develop in the future? In the future, I think the Internet will become even more advanced. Maybe we’ll have faster speeds and more interactive platforms, like virtual reality experiences. The way we communicate and work will change too, with even more reliance on online tools. It’s exciting to think about how technology will continue to grow. 5. Are there any negative things about the Internet? Yes, there are some negative things about the Internet. Sometimes, it can be addictive, and people can spend too much time online, neglecting other important activities. There’s also a lot of false information on the Internet, which can be misleading. Privacy is another issue, as personal data can be at risk. 6. What is your major? Or what was your major? I am currently majoring in [Insert Major]. I chose this because I’m really interested in it and believe it will help me achieve my career goals in the future. It’s something I’m passionate about and enjoy learning. 7. Did you or do you like it? Yes, I really like my major. It is something I find interesting and challenging. I enjoy learning new things related to it and feel that I am gaining useful skills that will help me in the future. It’s a subject I can see myself working with in my career. 8. Is it a popular major at your university? Yes, it’s quite a popular major at my university. Many students choose it because it has good career prospects and is relevant to current global trends. There are a lot of students in my department, and we often have group projects and discussions, which makes learning more interactive. 9. If you could change to another major, what would it be? If I could change my major, I think I would choose something related to design or art. I’ve always been interested in creativity, and I believe a career in design would be both exciting and fulfilling. It’s something I would enjoy learning about. 10. Would you change it if you had the chance? Right now, I wouldn’t change my major because I’m really enjoying what I’m studying and feel that it aligns with my career goals. But, if I felt that my current path wasn’t the best fit for me later on, I would consider switching to something more aligned with my passion. For now, I’m happy with my choice.

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SSC -2023 Reduced Syllabus SSC Examinaiton-2022 Syllabus, Suggestions and Model Questions on reduced syllabus English 1st Paper Model Question Revised Syllabus for SSC- 2022 To get most important model questions for SSC-2022 click on the following link English 1st Paper Model Questions SSC Examination-2022 English First Paper Suggestion Seen Passage 21st February is a memorable day 21st February has been observed 26 March, our independence day Countries of the world rely Human can neither change May Day or International Workers Day Meherjan lives in a slum on the Mother Teresa Partha Pratim Majumder Steven Paul Jobs Today there are many jobs where you need English Zainul Abedin Pahela Boishakh Paragraph A Book Fair /A Book Fair you have visited recently.1DB-2019 & 2015; SB, DB, BB-2010; BB-2009; CB-2005; Ctg B-2004] A Day Labourer A Railway Station A Rainy Day A rainy season A School Library [CtgB-2019] A School Magazine A Street Accident A Street Hawker A Tea Stall [SB-2019; DB-2015] A Winter Morning [BB-2019 & 2003; DjB-2015; CB-2014; DjB-2014; DB, SB-2009] Climate Change Deforestation [All boards-2018] Early Rising Environment Pollution (air,water)/DB-2019; SB-2016, DB-2019, CB-2016; RB-2016] [DB-2016] Food Adulteration Global Warming Information Technology Load-shedding CtgB-2016; 2002; 2013-2011; BB-2011, 2003; BB-2010; 2008, 2003, 2001; CB, JB, SB-2007; JB-2003 May Day Mobile Phone Our National Flag Price Hike The Life of a Farmer Traffic Jam[JB-2015] Tree Plantation [JB-2019 & 2014; DjB-2016; BB-2016; CtgB-2015; RB-2009,2004; DB2008] Visit to a place of historical interest Your School Library". 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CtgB-2015; DjB-2013; RB-2012; CtgB-2010,2007; SB-2009; BB-2011, 2004; RB-2003, 2008, 2012; CB- 2008, 2012] annual sports day of your school. experience during the summer vacation. foods and the food-habits of the people of Bangladesh. (DB-2009; RB-2007; SB-2006; CB-2005] how to improve in English. [DB-2015; .113-2009; SB-2007] importance of physical exercise. [SB-2019; DB-2017; CB-20091 importance of reading newspaper. inviting him to attend the party of your birthday. [DB-2005;113-2012; SB-2003] inviting him/her to join the marriage ceremony of your sister. [CtgB-2014] inviting to join a picnic. [RB-2013; JB-2010] journey that you made. [All Boards-2018] plan after the SSC examination. [CB 2019. 2016, 2014; DjB-2019 & 2009; DB-2019, 2011 & 2006; BB-2019, 2010 & 2006; SB-2016 & 2011, DB-2014 & 2011; RB-2011; CtgB-2008] preparation for the ensuing SSC Examination. [DB-2016, 2011] requesting him/her for staying a few days with you during the summer vacation. [BB-2016) thanking him for the birthday gift. IBB-2017,2014; BB -2017; BB-2010; CB-2002, 2001; CtgB-2001] thanking him for the hospitality shown to you by him and Other members of his family. [BB-2013; CB, CtgB-2011; S13-2010; RB-2009; DB-2006; BB-2002] Most Important Dialogues advantages and disadvantages of village life and city life. DB-2019; DB-2016] aim in life. ID1B-2017] [CB-2014] annual prize giving ceremony of your school. /BB-2019] bad effects of copying in the exam. [BB-2015] bad effects of deforestation. bad effects of smoking. [RB-2017; BB-2016] benefits of early rising. [All Boards-2018; CtgB-2009] borrowing a book from a library. BB-2016 causes and remedies of road accident/ the road accidents and how to prevent it. ID1B-20191 computer club in your school. [CtgB-2015] English language. [1B-2017; BB-2009; CB-2008; SB-2019] Environment pollution. good effects of morning walk [DB-2015] health problems, between you and a doctor BB-2017; CtgR-2008; RB-2008; JB-20071 how to eradicate illiteracy from our country. [CB-2017,2007; BB-2015, 4B-2014.8-2009, SB-2008, CtgB-2007] importance of education in the development of a nation [DB-2017] importance of games and sports in our life. DB-2019) importance of learning computer. DB-2019 & 2016] importance of physical exercise DB-20/9, CB-2015] importance of reading newspaper. [CtgB-2019; CB-2016; RB-2016] importance/necessity of tree plantation. [CtgB-2017; BB-2007 Merits and demerits of mobile phone/Facebook/internet [SB-2017; SB-2015] preparation for the SSC Examination. [CtgB-2016; RB-2015] proper use of time and its benefits. SSC Examination-2022 English Second Paper Suggestion CV with Cover Letter CV with a cover letter for the post of a Computer Operator in a company. [CB-2019; RB-2019; DB-2015; BB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post assistant teachers/teachers/English teachers. [JB-2019; CtgB-2019 & 2015; CB-2017; DjB-2015; RE-2015; SB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post for the position of a salesman/junior sales officer in a manufacturing company. [SB-2019; BB-2019; RB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a Medical Representative in a Square Medicine Company. Your CV should not exceed on page. [DjB-2019; BB-2017; CtgB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a computer programmer in a renowned company named "Daffodil Computers". Your CV shouldn't exceed on page. (DB-2019; SB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post of Accounts Officer will be appointed in the Prime Bank. [All Boards-2018; CB -2015; JB-2015] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of "A Receptionist" in Medical Centre Hospital, Chattogram. /DB-20/7] CV with a cover letter to the HR Manager for the post for the post of a junior officer' in ABC Bank. MB-2017; SB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of a Librarian in a renowned college. [D18-2017 & 2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the position of an IT Officer position in a mobile company. [JB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of an English news caster in a renowned Satellite TV Channel. Your CV should not exceed on page. (CtgB-2017] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of an " Office Assistant" of Berger Company Ltd. [DB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post of a Cashier to the GM, Pubali Bank, Dhaka. [CB-2016] CV with a cover letter for the post for the post of Public Relation Officer in an Insurance Company in The Daily Star. SB-2016] CV with a cover letter. for that post for the post of "Lecturer in English" of Bangladesh Cadet Colleges. You want to apply for the post. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post for a news reporter in the Daily Star. CV with cover letter for the post for the post of Probationary Officer in a reputed bank. CV for the post for the position of Marketing Manager in a renowned mobile phone company. CV/Resume with a cover letter for the post of a journalist in a reputed news agency. Writing Formal Letter Debating Club in your school compound. [CB-2019;113-2019; RB-2017& 2008; B13-2017; CtgB-2016] enhancing library facilities. [CtgB-2017] extra lessons after your regular class. [DJ-B-2019] for a seat in the school hostel. for a testimonial. [RB-2015; DB 2009 & 2001; SB-2008; BB-2007; SB-2005 & 2003] for morning school full free studentship. KtgB-2015; BB-2004] help from the poor fund. [CB-2016 & 2015; RB-2004; 1)13-2003 & 2001; JB-2003, 2001; 513-2001] increasing common room facilities. [JB-2017; SB-2017& 2007; Dj13 2015; BB-2015 &2009;] permission to go on a study tour. [813-2019 & 2015; BB-2019; DjB-2016, RB-2016, DB-20151 relief and medical aid for the flood ( affected people of your area. [DB-2019; SB-2016] setting up a canteen in your school campus. [All Boards-2018; DB-2016, JB-2016, BB-20I6] setting up a common room in your school. setting up a computer club. [CtgB-2019; DB-2017; CB-2017; JB-2015; DjB-2009; JB-2009] setting up a multimedia classroom/ providing multimedia facilities in the classroom. setting up an English language club. to sink at least three tubewells in your village. transfer certificate. [RB-2019]

Transformation of Senteces for SSC and Hsc Examination INVERSION ¨ Using the negative adverbs: Not only Never Not until Seldom Not once Rarely At no time Scarcely By no means No sooner Nowhere If these adverbs are used at the beginning of the sentence auxiliary verb comes before the subject of that sentence. Negative Auxiliary Subject Verb Ext. Never have we traveled so long way Examples: Not once was he on time. Seldom have I heard such beautiful music. Not only did the company lose profits, but it also had to lay off workers. MORE EXAMPLES: INCORRECT: Very seldom a movie can hold my attention like this one. CORRECT: Very seldom can a movie hold my attention like this one. INCORRECT: Not one paper she has finished on time. CORRECT: Not one paper has she finished on time. INCORRECT: Not once Monju and Rony have invited us to their house. CORRECT: Not once have Monju and Rony invited us to-their house. INCORRECT: Only rarely an accident has occurred. CORRECT: Only rarely has an accident occurred. INCORRECT: Never again an accident may occur. CORRECT: Never again may an accident occur. EXERCISES: Part A-1:Not until the Triassic Period – the first primitive mammals did develop. did the first primitive mammals develop. did develop the first primitive mammals. the first primitive mammals develop. Any of them can be used. Part A-2: Never again they will come to my house. the come early in the morning. will they come with a dog. she will go there rapidly. every body tell a lie. Part A-3: Not until they will come. I have done it I tell them to come she offers a banquet have I done the job their father allow them Part A-4: Not until the seventeenth century – to measure the speed of light. did anyone even attempt anyone did even attempt did anyone attempt even did even attempt anyone Inversions are used when the mentioned expressions beginning with only occur at the beginning of a sentence the subject and verb in that clause are inversed. Examples: Only in an emergency should you use this exit. Only recently did she return from abroad Only by asking questions can you learn. A. Only if B. Only when C. Only because D. Only after E. Only until In the cases of mentioned expressions auxiliary verb of the 2nd clause comes before the subject of that clause. Examples: Only if you have a serious problem should you call Mr. Franklin at home. Only when you are satisfied is the sale considered final. If expressions like so+ adj or so+ participle are used at the beginning of the sentence inversion also occurs, Examples: So rare is this coin that it belongs in a museum. So confusing was the map that we had to ask a police officer for directions. However, in the cases of adverbs of place or adverbs of order, auxiliary as well as the main verb come before the subject. Examples: In front of the museum is a statue. Off the coast of California lie the Channel Islands. First came a police car, then came an ambulance. Sample Item: 1. Most southern states had set up primary schools systems by the late eighteenth century, but only in New England – and open to all students. primary schools were free were primary schools free free were primary schools were free primary schools. 2. Across the Chesapeake Bay from the rest of the state –, whose farms produce beans, tomatoes, and other garden vegetables. there lies Maryland's Eastern Shore lies Maryland's Eastern Shore Maryland's Eastern Shore lies there Maryland's Eastern Shore lies.

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Most Common Idioms for IELTS A Idioms A big cheese- an important or a powerful person in a group or family A bird's eye view- a view from a very high place which allows you to see a large area A bone of contention- something that people argue for a long time A cock and a bull story- a story or an explanation which is obviously not true. At the crack of the dawn- very early in morning A cuckoo in the nest- someone in a group of people but not liked by them. A litmus test- a method which clearly proves something As the crow flies- measuring distance between two places in a straight line. A dead letter- an argument or law not followed by anyone. At the drop of the hat- u do something easily and without any preparation An early bird- someone who gets early in the morning An educated guess- a guess which was likely to get corrected At the eleventh hour- be too late. A queer fish- a strange person A wakeup call- an event done to warn someone A worm's eye view- having very little knowledge about something A witch hunt- an attempt to find and punish those who have options that are believed to be dangerous At the heels of- to follow someone A dish fit for Gods- something of very high quality A game of two equal halves- a sudden change in circumstances Afraid of one's own shadow- to become easily frightened Against the clock- to be in a hurry to do something before a particular time Air one's dirty laundry- to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. All systems go- everything is ready. An arm and a leg- a large amount of money Appear out of now here- to appear suddenly without warning. Apple of someone's eye- someone loved very much. Ask for the moon- to ask for too much. Asleep at the switch- not to be alert on opportunity At sixes and sevens- to be lost and bewildered At someone's beck and call- to be always ready to serve At the bottom of the ladder- at the lowest level A house of cards- a poor plan At an arm's length- to keep at a distance At sixes and sevens- in disorder A boon in disguise- a benefit in loss A bull in a China shop- an awkward person A red letter day- an important day A nine days wonder- pleasure for a short time A bit under the weather- falling ill B idioms Bad blood- feelings of hate between two families Bend your ears- to talk to someone for a very long time about something boring Bite your tongue- to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not to Black and blue- full of bruises Blue blood- belonging to high social class Be above board- to be honest and legal Be bouncing off the walls- excited and full of nervous energy Bow and scrap- try too hard to please someone in a position of authority Brass monkey weather- extremely cold weather Be tailor made- to be completely suitable for someone. Break the ice- to make more comfort or relaxed with a person whom you have not met earlier, to break the silence Be as clear as mud- to be impossible to understand Be on cloud nine- be very happy Between the devil and deep blue sea- a type of situation where u must choose between two equally unpleasant situations Be in the doldrums- not very successful or nothing new is taking place Beat the drum- to speak eagerly about something you support Be on the edge- to be nervous or worried about something Be in seventh heaven- extremely happy Be at each other's throat- two persons arguing angrily Batten down the hatches- to prepare for trouble Back the wrong horse- to support someone weak Back to square one- to reach again to the starting point Back to the salt mines- back to something that you don't want to do Ball of fire- active and energetic Beat one's head against the wall- to try to do something that is hopeless Bark up the wrong tree- to make a wrong assumption Batten down the hatches- prepare for difficult times Beat one's brain out- to work hard Begin to see the light- to begin to understand Behind closed doors- done in secret Bet on the wrong horse- to misread the future Bent on doing- to be determined to do something Bite off more than one can chew- to do more than one's ability Bite the bullet- to face a difficult situation bravely Bitter pill to swallow- an unpleasant fact that must be accepted Black sheep of the family- worst member Blessing in disguise- something that turns out to be good which earlier appeared to be wrong Blind leading the blind- someone who does not understand something but tries to explain it to other Blow one's own horn- to praise one Blow someone's mind- excite someone Bone of contention- subject matter of the fight Bring home the bacon- to earn money to live Blue in the face- exhausted and speechless Break the back of- reduce the power of something Burn a hole in one's pocket- to spend money quickly Burn the midnight oil- to study till late of night Bushman's holiday- a holiday where you spend doing same thing as you did at working days Button's one lip- to keep quite Break a leg- to wish good luck C idioms Carrot and sticks- You use both awards as well as punishments to make someone do something. Cloak and dragger- when people behave in a very secret manner Cards are stacked against- luck is against you Crack a book- to open book to study Cross a bridge before one comes to it- worry about the future in advance Carry coals to new castle- to take something to a place or a person that has a lot of that thing already Cast in the same mould- to be very similar Change horses in midstream- to change plans Cap it all- to finish Cried with eyes out- cried a lot Carry the can- If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn't do it or are only partly at fault. Cast a long shadow- Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events. Cat and dog life- If people lead a cat and dog life, they are always arguing. D idioms Drive a wedge between- to break relationship between the two Dances to the tune- to always do what someone tells you to do Dressed up to the nines- wearing fancy clothes Dragging its feet- delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm Davey Jones' locker- Davey Jones' locker is the bottom of the sea or resting place of drowned sailors. ('Davy Jones' locker' is an alternative spelling.) Dancing on someone's grave- If you will dance on someone's grave, you will outlive or outlast them and will celebrate their demise Dog in the manger- If someone acts like a dog in the manger, they don't want other people to have or enjoy things that are useless to them Don't cry over spilt milk- When something bad happens and nothing can be done to help it people say, 'Don't cry over spilt milk' Don't wash your dirty laundry in public- People, especially couples, who argue in front of others or involve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry in public; making public things that are best left private. Donkey work- Donkey work is any hard, boring work or task. Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house- Don't call others out on actions that you, yourself do. Don't be a hypocrite. E idioms Entering the 80th orbit- celebrating the 80th birthday Eleventh hour decision- decision that is made at the last possible minute End in smoke- to bear no result Earth shattering- not at all surprising Eat humble pie- to apologize humbly Elephant in the room- An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc. Egg on your face- If someone has egg on their face; they are made to look foolish or embarrassed Eye for an eye- This is an expression for retributive justice, where the punishment equals the crime. Eyes are bigger than one's stomach- If someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach, they are greedy and take on more than they can consume or manage. F idioms From cradle to grave- during the whole span of your life. Face the music-to accept punishment for something you have done. Feel the pinch- to have problems with money. Fall on your own sword- to be cheated by someone you trust. Feather in one's cap- something that you achieve and proud of. Firing on all cylinders- work every possible way to succeed. French leave- absent without permission, to take French leave is to leave a gathering without saying goodbye or without permission. Fall on our feet- If you fall on your feet, you succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure. Fall on your sword- If someone falls on their sword, they resign or accept the consequences of what they have done wrong. Fingers and thumbs- If you are all fingers and thumbs, you are being clumsy and not very skilled with your hands. Finger in the pie- If you have a finger in the pie, you have an interest in something. Flash in the pan- If something is a flash in the pan; it is very noticeable but doesn't last long, like most singers, who are very successful for a while, then forgotten. Follow your nose- When giving directions, telling someone to follow their nose means that they should go straight ahead. Fool's paradise- A fool's paradise is a false sense of happiness or success Foot in mouth- This is used to describe someone who has just said something embarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupid For a song- If you buy or sell something for a song, it is very cheap For donkey's years- If people have done something, usually without much if any change, for an awfully long time, they can be said to have done it for donkey's years G idioms Get off the hook- free from all obligations Give-up the ghost- to die Got the slap on the wrist- got light punishment Give someone a bird- make fun Got the wind up- to be scared Get a raw deal- not treated equally Gift of the gab- talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way Gives cold shoulder- to ignore Get your wires crossed- If people get their wires cross, they misunderstand each other, especially when making arrangements.('Get your lines crossed' is also used.) Give me five- If someone says this, they want to hit your open hand against theirs as a way of congratulation or greeting Give me a hand- If someone gives you a hand, they help you Give someone a piece of your mind- If you give someone a piece of your mind, you criticize them strongly and angrily. Go bananas- If you go bananas, you are wild with excitement, anxiety, or worry Go tell it to birds- This is used when someone says something that is not credible or is a lie Go under the hammer- If something goes under the hammer, it is sold in an auction Graveyard shift- If you have to work very late at night, it is the graveyard shift Grease monkey- A grease monkey is an idiomatic term for a mechanic H idioms Have ants in your pants- not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about something. Having a whole of a time- to enjoy very much Hold one's horse- be patient Have a big mouth- one who gossips more or tells secret Himalayan blunder- a serious mistake Have a one track mind- think only of one thing Have clean hands- be guiltless Have an egg on the face- be embarrassed Have eyes bigger than stomach- desiring more food than one can eat Heart missed a beat- very excited Heart in the right place- good natured Hit the nail on the head- done the thing correctly Hand to mouth- Someone who's living from hand to mouth, is very poor and needs the little money they have coming in to cover their expenses Have no truck with- If you have no truck with something or someone, you refuse to get involved with it or them Hit the bull's-eye- If someone hits the bull's-eye, they are exactly right about something or achieve the best result possible. Hold water- When you say that something does or does not 'hold water', it means that the point of view or argument put forward is or is not sound, strong or logical. For e.g. 'Saying we should increase our interest rates because everyone else is doing so will not hold water' Hornets' nest- A hornets' nest is a violent situation or one with a lot of dispute. (If you create the problem, you 'stir up a hornets' nest'.) I idioms In dribs and drabs- in small amounts at a time In black and white- to give in writing In the blues- low spirited In cahoots with- in a partnership usually for a dishonest reason If the shoe fits, wear it- This is used to suggest that something that has been said might apply to a person In droves- When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quickly In the doghouse- If someone is in the doghouse, they are in disgrace and very unpopular at the moment. J idioms Jack Frost - If everything has frozen in winter, then Jack Frost has visited. Jack the Lad - A confident and not very serious young man who behaves as he wants to without thinking about other people is a Jack the Lad. Jack-of-all-trades- A jack-of-all-trades is someone that can do many different jobs. Jam on your face - If you say that someone has jam on their face, they appear to be caught, embarrassed or found guilty. Jam tomorrow - This idiom is used when people promise good things for the future that will never come. Jane Doe - Jane Doe is a name given to an unidentified female who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. John Doe is the male equivalent. Jekyll and Hyde - Someone who has a Jekyll and Hyde personality has a pleasant and a very unpleasant side to the character. Jersey justice - Jersey justice is very severe justice. Jet set - Very wealthy people who travel around the world to attend parties or functions are the jet set. Jet-black - To emphasise just how black something is, such as someone's hair, we can call it jet-black. Job's comforter - Someone who says they want to comfort, but actually discomforts people is a Job's comforter. Jobs for the boys - Where people give jobs, contracts, etc, to their friends and associates, these are jobs for the boys. Jockey for position - If a number of people want the same opportunity and are struggling to emerge as the most likely candidate, they are jockeying for position. Jog my memory- If you jog someone's memory, you say words that will help someone trying to remember a thought, event, word, phrase, experience, etc. John Doe- John Doe is a name given to an unidentified male who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. Jane Doe is the female equivalent. Joe Public - Joe Public is the typical, average person. Johnny on the spot - A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.('Johnny-on-the-spot' is also used.) Johnny-come-lately - A Johnny-come-lately is someone who has recently joined something or arrived somewhere, especially when they want to make changes that are not welcome. Join the club - Said when someone has expressed a desire or opinion, meaning "That viewpoint is not unique to you". It can suggest that the speaker should stop complaining since many others are in the same position. Example: "If this train doesn't come, I'll be late for work!" "Join the club!" Joined at the hip - If people are joined at the hip, they are very closely connected and think the same way. Judge, jury and executioner - If someone is said to be the judge, jury, and executioner, it means they are in charge of every decision made, and they have the power to be rid of whomever they choose. Juggle frogs - If you are juggling frogs, you are trying to do something very difficult. Jump down someone's throat - If you jump down someone's throat, you criticise or chastise them severely. Jump on the bandwagon - If people jump on the bandwagon, they get involved in something that has recently become very popular. Jump ship - If you leave a company or institution for another because it is doing badly, you are jumping ship. Jump the broom - To jump the broom is to marry. (Jump over the broom, jump over the broomstick, jump the broomstick are also used.) Jump the gun - If you jump the gun, you start doing something before the appropriate time. Jump the track - Jumping the track is suddenly changing from one plan, activity, idea, etc, to another. Jump through hoops - If you are prepared to jump through hoops for someone, you are prepared to make great efforts and sacrifices for them. Jump to a conclusion - If someone jumps to a conclusion, they evaluate or judge something without a sufficient examination of the facts. Jumping Judas! - An expression of surprise or shock. Jungle out there - If someone says that it is a jungle out there, they mean that the situation is dangerous and there are no rules. Jury's out - If the jury's out on an issue, then there is no general agreement or consensus on it. Just around the corner- If something is just around the corner, then it is expected to happen very soon. Just coming up to - If the time is just coming up to nine o'clock, it means that it will be nine o'clock in a very few seconds. You'll hear them say it on the radio in the morning. Just deserts - If a bad or evil person gets their just deserts, they get the punishment or suffer the misfortune that it is felt they deserve. Just for the heck of it - When someone does something just for the heck of it, they do it without a good reason. Just for the record - If something is said to be just for the record, the person is saying it so that people know but does not necessarily agree with or support it. Just in the nick of time - If you do something in the nick of time, you just manage to do it just in time, with seconds to spare. Just off the boat - If someone is just off the boat, they are naive and inexperienced. Just what the doctor ordered - If something's just what the doctor ordered, it is precisely what is needed. Justice is blind - Justice is blind means that justice is impartial and objective. K idioms Kick up a row- to start a fight, to create disturbance Keep ones eye on the ball- be ready for something Kangaroo court- When people take the law into their own hands and form courts that are not legal, these are known as kangaroo court Keep body and soul together- If you earn enough to cover your basic expenses, but nothing more than that, you earn enough to keep body and soul together. Keep your eye on the ball- If you keep your eye on the ball, you stay alert and pay close attention to what is happening Know which way the wind blows- This means that you should know how things are developing and be prepared for the future. L idioms Loaves and fishes- done for material benefits Like a shag on a rock- completely alone. Let someone slide- neglect something Let the cat out of the bag- reveal the secret Let nature take its course- to allow someone to live or die naturally. Like a sitting duck- totally unaware Lion's share- a major share Left to your own devices- If someone is left to their own devices, they are not controlled and can do whatever they want M idioms Make castles in the air- plans or hopes that have very little chances of happening. Make a bee line for- to go directly towards something. Make ones bed and lie on it- to be responsible for what you have done and accept the results Meet ones waterloo- meet ones final end Monkey around- to waste time here and there My hands are full- I am busy Make a dry face- show disappointment Make a monkey of someone- If you make a monkey of someone, you make them look foolish Man of his word- A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his Promises Many moons ago- A very long time ago N idioms Nobody's fool- one who can take care of himself not having a leg to stand for- not having proof Never-never land- ideal best place. No love lost between- dislike Needle in a haystack- If trying to find something is like looking for a needle in a haystack, it means that it is very difficult, if not impossible to find among everything around it New brush sweeps clean- 'A new brush sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new brush sweeps clean, but an old brush knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing No smoke without fire- This idiom means that when people suspect something, there is normally a good reason for the suspicion, even if there is no concrete evidence. ('Where's there's smoke, there's fire' is also used.) O idioms Once in a blue moon- very rarely On the bandwagon- doing something because others are also doing it Open Pandora's box- to discover more problems Over the moon- being too happy On its last legs- in a bad condition and will not last long Old flames die hard- It's very difficult to forget old things On pins and needles- If you are on pins and needles, you are very worried about something On the carpet- When you are called to the bosses office (since supposedly, they are the only ones who have carpet) and its definitely not for a good reason, i.e., you are in trouble, something has not gone according to plan and either maybe you are responsible and/or have some explaining to do On the hook- If someone is on the hook, they are responsible for something. Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches- This means that it's hard to know how much someone else is suffering. P idioms Pass muster- to be approved Pick someone to pieces- to criticize sharply Paper over the cracks- to try to hide something Put the cart before the horse- doing things in a wrong manner Pull up the shocks- do things in the right manner and correctly Parrot fashion- If you learn something parrots fashion; you learn it word for word Pay on the nail- If you pay on the nail, you pay promptly in cash Pen is mightier than the sword- The idiom 'the pen is mightier than the sword' means that words and communication are morepowerful than wars and fighting Pick someone's brains- If you pick someone's brains, you ask them for advice, suggestions and information about something they know about Pieces of the same cake- Pieces of the same cake are things that have the same characteristics or qualities Play fast and loose- If people play fast and loose, they behave in an irresponsible way and don't respect rules, etc. Poker face- Someone with a poker face doesn't show any emotion or reaction so that people don't know what they are feeling Q idioms Quarrel with bread and butter- Bread and butter, here, indicate the means of one's living. If a sub-ordinate in an organization is quarrelsome or if he is not patient enough to bear the reprimand he deserves, gets angry and retorts or provokes the higher-up, the top man dismisses him from the job. So, he loses the job that gave him bread and butter. Hence we say, he quarreled with bread and butter (manager or the top man) and lost his job Quiet as a cat- If somebody is as quiet as a cat they make as little noise as possible and try to be unnoticeable Quiet as a mouse- If someone's as quiet as a mouse, they make absolutely no noise Queer fish- A strange person is a queer fish R idioms Round the twist- go crazy Read between the lines- read hidden meanings Rack and ruin- If something or someone goes to rack and ruin, they are utterly destroyed or wrecked Rain on your parade- If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans Rake someone over the coals- If you rake someone over the coals, you criticize or scold them severely Recipe for disaster- A recipe for disaster is a mixture of people and events that could only possibly result in trouble Red carpet- If you give someone the red-carpet treatment, you give them a special welcome to show that you think they are important Red herring- If something is a distraction from the real issues, it is a red herring Red letter day- A red letter day is a one of good luck, when something special happens to you Reduce to ashes- If something is reduced to ashes, it is destroyed or made useless. His infidelities reduced their relationship to ashes Round the houses- If you go round the houses, you do something in an inefficient way when there is a quicker, more convenient way Rub shoulders- If you rub shoulders with people, you meet and spend time with them, especially when they are powerful or famous Run into the sand- If something runs into the sand, it fails to achieve a result S idioms Salt on the earth- fundamental good people Sands of time- tiny amounts of time Shake a leg- to go fast, hurry Spill the beans- to expose a secret Snake in the grass- a hidden army Salt on the earth- fundamental good people Sands of time- tiny amounts of time Shake a leg- to go fast, hurry Spill the beans- to expose a secret Snake in the grass- a hidden army Snake in the shoes- to be in a state of fear Stood to his guns- maintained to his opinion showing the door- asking someone to leave Song and a dance- an excuse Salad days- Your salad days are an especially happy period of your life Sail under false colors- Someone who sails under false colors is hypocritical or pretends to be something they aren't in order to deceive people T idioms Threaded his way out- walked carefully through. Take the cloth- to become a priest. Talk turkey- to discuss a problem with a real intension to solve it. Tit for tat- an action done to revenge against a person who has done some wrong to you To crow over- to triumph over someone to blow a fuse- to turn someone angry though thick and thin- under all conditions to bell the cat- to take great risks To look through colored glasses- to look the things not as they are Taking to a brick wall- taking with a no response Turned a deaf ear- disregarded Take a back seat- choose to decrease involvement Tables are turned- When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage Take someone under your wing- If you take someone under your wing, you look after them while they are learning something Take your medicine- If you take your medicine, you accept the consequences of something you have done wrong Talking to a brick wall- If you talk to someone and they do not listen to you, it is like talking to a brick wall Taste of your own medicine- If you give someone a taste of their own medicine, you do something bad to someone that they have done to you to teach them a lesson The apple does not fall far from the tree- Offspring grow up to be like their parents Through thick and thin- If someone supports you through thick and thin, they support you during good times and bad U idioms Upset the apple cart- to create difficulty Under a cloud- If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud Under fire- If someone is being attacked and criticized heavily, they are under fire Under your nose- If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surprising or audacious, it happens under your nose Up for grabs- If something is up for grabs, it is available and whoever is first or is successful will get it Up to the neck- If someone's in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it's something wrong Up a river without a paddle- If you up a river without a paddle, you are in an unfortunate situation, unprepared and with none of the resources to remedy the matter Uncharted waters- If you're in uncharted waters, you are in a situation that is unfamiliar to you, that you have no experience of and don't know what might happen Under lock and key- If something is under lock and key, it is stored very securely V idioms Vale of tears- This vale of tears is the world and the suffering that life brings. Velvet glove - This idiom is used to describe a person who appears gentle, but is determined and inflexible underneath. ('Iron fist in a velvet glove' is the full form.) Vent your spleen - If someone vents their spleen, they release all their anger about something. Vicar of Bray - A person who changes their beliefs and principles to stay popular with people above them is a Vicar of Bray Vicious circle - A vicious circle is a sequence of events that make each other worse- someone drinks because they are unhappy at work, then loses their job... 'Vicious cycle' is also used. Vinegar tits - A mean spirited women lacking in love or compassion. Virgin territory - If something is virgin territory, it hasn't been explored before. Voice in the wilderness - Someone who expresses an opinion that no one believes or listens to is a voice in the wilderness,especially if proved right later. Volte-face - If you do a volte-face on something, you make a sudden and complete change in your stance or position over an issue. Vultures are circling - If the vultures are circling, then something is in danger and its enemies are getting ready for the kill. W idioms Weight one's word- be careful to what one says Wait for a raindrop in the drought- When someone is waiting for a raindrop in the drought, they are waiting or hoping for something that is extremely unlikely to happen Walking on broken glass- When a person is punished for something Wet behind the ears- Someone who is wet behind the ears is either very young or inexperienced Whale of a time- If you have a whale of a time, you really enjoy yourself Work your fingers to the bone- If you work your fingers to the bone, you work extremely hard on something Wrench in the works- If someone puts or throws a wrench, or monkey wrench, in the works, they ruin a plan X idioms X factor - The dangers for people in the military that civilians do not face, for which they receive payment, are known as the X factor. X marks the spot - This is used to say where something is located or hidden. X-rated - If something is x-rated, it is not suitable for children. Y idioms Yah boo sucks- Yah boo & yah boo sucks can be used to show that you have no sympathy with someone. Yank my chain - If some one says this to another person (i.e. stop yanking my chain) it means for the other person to leave the person who said it alone and to stop bothering them. Yell bloody murder - If someone yells bloody murder, they protest angrily and loudly, or scream in fear. Yellow press - The yellow press is a term for the popular and sensationalist newspapers. Yellow streak- If someone has a yellow streak, they are cowardly about something. Yellow-bellied - A yellow-bellied person is a coward. Yen - If you have a yen to do something, you have a desire to do it. Yeoman's service - To do yeoman's service is to serve in an exemplary manner. Yes-man - Someone who always agrees with people in authority is a yes-man. Yesterday's man or Yesterday's woman - Someone, especially a politician or celebrity, whose career is over or on the decline is yesterday's man or woman. You are what you eat - This is used to emphasise the importance of a good diet as a key to good health. You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar - This means that it is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family - Some things you can choose, but others you cannot, so you have to try to make the best of what you have where you have no choice. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink - This idiom means you can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it. You can say that again - If you want to agree strongly with what someone has said, you can say 'You can say that again' as a way of doing so. You can't fight City Hall - This phrase is used when one is so cynical that one doesn't think one can change their Representatives. The phrase must have started with frustration towards a local body of government. You can't have cake and the topping, too - This idiom means that you can't have everything the way you want it, especially if your desires are contradictory. You can't have your cake and eat it - This idiom means that you can't have things both ways. For example, you can't have very low taxes and a high standard of state care. You can't hide elephants in mouse holes - means that some issues/problems/challenges cannot be hidden/concealed but have to be faced and dealt with. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear - If something isn't very good to start with, you can't do much to improve it. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs - This idiom means that in order to achieve something or make progress, there are often losers in the process. You can't take it with you - Enjoy life, enjoy what you have and don't worry about not having a lot, especially money...because once you're dead, 'you can't take it with you.' For some, it means to use up all you have before you die because it's no use to you afterwards. You can't teach an old dog new tricks - It is difficult to make someone change the way they do something when they have been doing it the same way for a long time You can't un-ring a bell - This means that once something has been done, you have to live with the consequences as it can't be undone. You could have knocked me down with a feather - This idiom is used to mean that the person was very shocked or surprised. You do not get a dog and bark yourself - If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it. You get what you pay for - Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality. You reap what you sow - This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things. It is normally used when someone has done something bad. You said it!- Used to say you agree completely with something just said. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours - This idiom means that if you do something for me, I'll return the favour. You what? - This is a very colloquial way of expressing surprise or disbelief at something you have heard. It can also be used to ask someone to say something again. You're toast - If someone tells you that you are toast, you are in a lot of trouble. You've got rocks in your head - Someone who has acted with a lack of intelligence has rocks in their head. You've made your bed- you'll have to lie in it - This means that someone will have to live with the consequences of their own actions. Young blood - Young people with new ideas and fresh approaches are young blood. Young Turk - A Young Turk is a young person who is rebellious and difficult to control in a company, team or organisation. Your belly button is bigger than your stomach - If your belly button is bigger than your stomach, you take on more responsibilities than you can handle. Your call - If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter. Your name is mud - If someone's name is mud, then they have a bad reputation. Your sins will find you out - This idiom means that things you do wrong will become known. Z idioms Zero hour- The time when something important is to begin is zero hour. Zero tolerance - If the police have a zero tolerance policy, they will not overlook any crime, no matter how small or trivial. Zigged before you zagged - If you did things in the wrong order, you zigged before you zagged. Zip it - This is used to tell someone to be quiet. Zip your lip - If someone tells you to zip your lip, they want to to shut up or keep quiet about something. ('Zip it' is also used.)

Proverbs for Completing Sentences Important Proverbs for Completing Sentence s A proverb is a short, concise saying that conveys a general truth or piece of wisdom based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often passed down through generations and reflect the values, beliefs, and cultural norms of a particular society. They are meant to provide guidance, offer insights, or teach important lessons about life, human nature, and moral values. Proverbs are characterized by their memorable and rhythmic nature, making them easy to remember and share in oral tradition. They are a form of traditional wisdom that encapsulates the collective knowledge and observations of a community. Proverbs are really very important for your examination. Have look on the examples of recent Board examination Questions: There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none. So, we must make proper use of time[Dhaka Board-2019] He who follows two hares catches neither. [Rajshahi Board-2019] A bad workman quarrels with his tools. A blunt child dreads the fire. A cat loves fish but loath to wet her feet. A drowning man catches at a straw. A friend in need is a friend indeed. A little learning is a dangerous thing. A man is known by the company he keeps. A stitch in time saves ten. A tree is known by its fruits. A woman’s weapon is her tongue After rain comes fair weather. All that glitters is not gold All that is old is not bad All’s well that ends well. As is the evil, so is the remedy As you so , so you will reap. Avarice begets sin and sin begets death. Barking dogs seldom bite. Before you marry, be sure of a house where in to tarry. Beggars must not be a choosers. Better alone an evil company. Birds of a feather flock together. Black will take no other hue. Cheap goods dear in the long run. Cut your coat according to your cloth. Danger often comes where danger is feared. Diet cures more than the doctor. Diligence is the mother of good luck. Do not speak an unpleasant truth. Fair words do not fill the pocket. Faults are thick where love is thin. Fool to others, himself a sage. Fools rush to where angels fear to tread. Give him an inch and he will take an ell. Grasp all, lose all. Half a loaf is better than no loaf. He who gets the power, misuse it. He who hunts two hares leave the one and loses the other. If the sky falls , we shall catch larks. Ill got ,ill spent. Ill news runs apace. Indolence is the mother of poverty. It hard to sit at Rome and strive with the pope. It takes two to make a quarrel. Jack of all trades master of none. Let by-gone be by-gone. Life is short, art is long. Look before you leap. Make hay while the sun shines. Many a little makes a mickle Many men many minds. Misfortune never comes alone. Money is the root of all evils. Necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity knows no laws. Nero fiddles while Rome burns. No pains, no gains. None but the brave deserves the fair. Non-violence is a supreme virtue. Once unlucky, always unlucky. One doth the scath and another hath the scorn. One raven will not pluck another’s eye. One swallow does not make a summer. Out of sight out of mind. Penny wise pound foolish. Pride goeth before itself. Procrastination is the thief of time. Respect yourself that you may be respected by others. Self preservation is the first law of nature. Self-preservation is the first law of nature. Some thing is better than nothing. Spare the rod and spoil the child. Strike the iron while it is hot. Study is the main pursuit of students. The master may do as he pleases. The more they get, the more they want. The saucepan should not call the kettle black. There can be no effect without reason. To blow hot and cold in the same breath. To bring on calamity by one’s own imprudence To count one’s chickens before they are hatched To cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face. To get rid of one who has served the purpose. To rob Peter to pay Paul To sail over the sea in an egg or in a nut-shell. To set a thief to catch a thief. To strike the iron while it is hot. To the pure all things are pure. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Too much courtesy, full of craft. Too much cunning overreaches itself. United we stand divided we fall Waste not, want not. weal and woe come by turns. What God wills is for good. What is lotted cannot be blotted. What is sport to the cat is death to the rat. Where there is a will, there is a way. While there is life, there is hope. Things done by halves are never done. Habit is the second nature. Man is the architect of his own future. One is not so soon healed as hurt. Prevention is better than cure. The pen is mightier than the sword. We live in deeds not in years. Too much cunning overreached itself. Grasp all , lose all. All covet, all lost. Pride goeth before a fall. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Necessity knows no law. A little learning is a dangerous thing. To the pure all things are pure. Self preservation is the first law of nature. Some have the hop , some stick in the gap. Nero fiddles while Rome burns. A fool to others, himself a sage. When danger is gone, God is forgotten. English Proverbs with Meaning "A cat has nine lives." - Cats are often able to survive dangerous or risky situations. "A change is as good as a rest." - Making a change in routine or environment can be as rejuvenating as taking a break. "A drowning man will clutch at a straw." - In desperate situations, people will grasp at even the slightest hope or possibility. "A drowning man will clutch at a straw." - When someone is in desperate circumstances, they will grasp at any possible solution, no matter how unlikely or ineffective. "A friend in need is a friend indeed." - A true friend is someone who helps and supports you when you're in trouble or in need. "A friend in need is a friend indeed." - A true friend is someone who helps and supports you when you're in trouble or in need. "A friend to all is a friend to none." - Being overly friendly with everyone may result in not having genuine or close friendships. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Every great accomplishment starts with a small action or effort. "A leopard cannot change its spots." - People cannot easily change their fundamental nature or character. "A penny saved is a penny earned." - Saving money is just as valuable as earning it. "A picture is worth a thousand words." - Visual images can convey complex ideas more effectively than words. "A problem shared is a problem halved." - Discussing or sharing a problem with others can make it feel less burdensome. "A rolling stone gathers no moss." - A person who is always moving or changing does not accumulate obligations or responsibilities. "A stitch in time saves nine." - Taking timely action to address a problem can prevent it from becoming worse or more difficult to fix. "A watched kettle never boils." - Time seems to move slower when you're eagerly waiting for something. "Actions have consequences." - The choices and actions we make can have both positive and negative outcomes. "Actions speak louder than words." - What someone does is more significant than what they say they will do. "All good things must come to an end." - Even enjoyable experiences or situations eventually come to a conclusion. "All is fair in love and war." - In situations of intense emotions or conflicts, any strategy or action is permissible. "All that ends well is well." - When something concludes positively, it erases any previous negative experiences. "All that glitters is not gold." - Not everything that appears attractive or valuable is actually worthwhile. "All's fair in love and war." - In intense emotional or competitive situations, any strategy or action is permissible. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." - A healthy lifestyle can prevent illness or health issues. "Beauty is fleeting." - Physical attractiveness or appeal is temporary and will diminish over time. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." - The perception of beauty varies from person to person. "Beauty is only skin deep." - A person's true worth or character is more important than their physical appearance. "Beauty is only skin deep." - A person's true worth or value lies beyond their physical appearance. "Beggars can't be choosers." - When in a position of need, you can't be too selective or demanding about what you receive. "Better late than never." - It is preferable to do something, even if delayed, than not do it at all. "Better safe than sorry." - It's better to be cautious and take precautions than to regret not doing so later. "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't." - It's safer to deal with a familiar problem or situation than to face an unknown or uncertain one. "Birds of a feather flock together." - People with similar characteristics or interests tend to group or associate with one another. "Blood is thicker than water." - Family bonds are stronger than other relationships. "Charity begins at home." - Taking care of one's own family or close ones should be a priority before extending help to others. "Cleanliness is next to godliness." - Being clean and maintaining good hygiene is considered virtuous. "Curiosity killed the cat." - Being too inquisitive or nosy can lead to trouble. "Don't bite off more than you can chew." - Don't take on more responsibilities or tasks than you can handle. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." - Do not harm or show ingratitude towards those who support or assist you. "Don't burn your bridges." - Avoid damaging relationships or closing off opportunities that may be valuable in the future. "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." - Don't anticipate success or results until they are guaranteed. "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." - Don't anticipate success or results until they are guaranteed. "Don't cry over spilled milk." - There's no point in being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. "Don't cry over spilt milk." - There's no use in being upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed. "Don't judge a book by its cover." - Don't form an opinion based solely on appearance. "Don't judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes." - You can't truly understand someone's experiences or perspective until you've experienced it yourself. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." - Don't rely on a single thing or place for success or security. "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today." - It's better to take care of tasks promptly instead of procrastinating. "Don't put the cart before the horse." - Do things in the correct order; don't do things prematurely. "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater." - Be careful not to discard something valuable while getting rid of something undesirable. "Easier said than done." - It's easier to talk about doing something than actually doing it. "Empty vessels make the most noise." - People who talk a lot often have little substance or knowledge. "Every cloud has a silver lining." - Even in difficult or unfortunate situations, there is often something positive or beneficial to be found. "Every dog has its day." - Everyone gets an opportunity to succeed or be recognized at some point. "Every man for himself." - In difficult or challenging situations, individuals prioritize their own interests and survival. "Every man has his price." - Everyone can be influenced or swayed by the right incentive. "Every man is the architect of his own fortune." - Individuals are responsible for their own success or failure. "Every man is the architect of his own fortune." - Individuals are responsible for creating their own opportunities and success. "Familiarity breeds contempt." - Spending too much time with someone or something can lead to a loss of respect or appreciation. "Familiarity breeds contempt." - Spending too much time with someone or something can lead to dislike or disrespect. "Fight fire with fire." - Respond to an aggressive or harmful action with a similar approach. "Forewarned is forearmed." - Being aware of a potential problem or danger helps you be prepared to deal with it. "Fortune favors the bold." - Taking risks and being brave can lead to success and good luck. "Fortune favors the bold." - Taking risks and being brave can lead to success and good luck. "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." - It's more valuable to teach someone a skill than to provide for them temporarily. "Give credit where credit is due." - Acknowledge and recognize someone's achievements or contributions. "Good things come to those who wait." - Be patient, and good things will eventually come. "Great minds think alike." - Intelligent or creative people often have similar thoughts or ideas. "Haste makes waste." - Acting too quickly or impulsively can result in mistakes or inefficiency. "He who laughs last laughs longest." - The person who succeeds or has the final say will have the greatest satisfaction. "Honesty is the best policy." - Telling the truth is always the best approach. "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." - Maintain a positive outlook while being ready to face potential challenges or setbacks. "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." - Maintain a positive outlook while being ready to face potential challenges or setbacks. "Idle hands are the devil's workshop." - If you have nothing to do, you're more likely to get into trouble or engage in unproductive activities. "If the cap fits, wear it." - If something said applies to you, accept it rather than getting defensive. "If the shoe fits, wear it." - If a description or criticism applies to you, accept it instead of denying it. "If you can't beat them, join them." - If you can't defeat or overcome someone or something, it may be better to join or align with them. "If you snooze, you lose." - If you hesitate or delay, you may miss out on an opportunity. "Ignorance is bliss." - Not knowing certain things can sometimes be more comfortable or less worrisome. "Ignorance is bliss." - Not knowing or being aware of certain things can be more comfortable or enjoyable. "In for a penny, in for a pound." - Once committed to a course of action, it's better to fully commit rather than holding back. "It takes two to tango." - Both parties involved are responsible for a situation or conflict. "It's a piece of cake." - Something is very easy or simple to accomplish. "It's never too late to learn." - It's always possible to acquire knowledge or develop new skills regardless of age or circumstances. "It's not over until the fat lady sings." - A situation or outcome is not finalized until the very end. "It's the calm before the storm." - A period of peace or tranquility that precedes a difficult or turbulent situation. "It's the tip of the iceberg." - The visible or known part of a problem or situation is just a small portion of the whole. "Keep your chin up." - Stay positive and optimistic in the face of adversity or challenges. "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." - Stay vigilant and aware of the actions or intentions of those who may oppose you. "Kill two birds with one stone." - Accomplish two tasks with a single effort. "Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone." - People are more likely to support or join in during times of happiness rather than sadness. "Let bygones be bygones." - Forget about past conflicts or grievances and move on. "Let sleeping dogs lie." - Avoid bringing up old conflicts or stirring up trouble that has been settled. "Like father, like son." - A son often displays similar qualities or behaviors to his father. "Look before you leap." - Consider the consequences before taking action. "Look on the bright side." - Focus on the positive aspects of a situation or view things optimistically. "Make hay while the sun shines." - Take advantage of opportunities while they're available. "Make love, not war." - Promote peace and harmony rather than conflict and aggression. "Misery loves company." - Unhappy people find solace in the company of others who are also unhappy. "Money doesn't grow on trees." - Money is not easy to come by and must be earned. "Necessity is the mother of invention." - The need for a solution or improvement leads to creative or innovative ideas. "Never say never." - Don't completely dismiss the possibility of something happening in the future. "No man is an island." - People need social connections and interactions with others to thrive. "No news is good news." - If you haven't heard any updates, it's likely that everything is going well. "No pain, no gain." - Effort and sacrifice are necessary to achieve significant results or success. "Old habits die hard." - It is difficult to change or break long-standing habits or behaviors. "One good turn deserves another." - When someone does you a favor, it is customary to return the kindness. "One man's loss is another man's gain." - What may be a loss or disadvantage for one person can be an opportunity for someone else. "One man's meat is another man's poison." - What is desirable or beneficial to one person may be undesirable or harmful to another. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." - Something that is considered worthless by one person may be highly valued by someone else. . "One man's trash is another man's treasure." - Something that one person considers worthless may be valuable to someone else. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." - Something that one person considers worthless may be valuable to someone else. "One step at a time." - Approach tasks or goals gradually and methodically. "Out of sight, out of mind." - People tend to forget about things or lose interest when they're not visible. "Out of sight, out of mind." - When something or someone is no longer visible or present, it is easy to forget about them. "Out of the frying pan and into the fire." - Moving from a difficult situation to an even worse one. "Patience is a virtue." - The ability to wait calmly and persistently is admirable and often leads to positive outcomes. "Penny wise, pound foolish." - Being frugal or careful with small expenses while being extravagant with larger ones. "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones." - Those who have flaws or vulnerabilities should not criticize others. "Practice makes perfect." - Repeatedly doing something improves your skills and performance. "Practice what you preach." - If you advocate or promote certain behavior, you should also follow it yourself. "Rome wasn't built in a day." - Great achievements or accomplishments take time and effort. "Still waters run deep." - Quiet or reserved people often have profound thoughts or emotions. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." - Children often share characteristics or behaviors with their parents. "The best things in life are free." - Happiness and fulfillment come from experiences or relationships rather than material possessions. "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry." - Even well-thought-out or carefully prepared plans can go wrong. "The bigger they are, the harder they fall." - The more powerful or prominent someone is, the greater the impact when they fail or face defeat. "The devil is in the details." - Paying attention to small details is important as they can have a significant impact. "The devil is in the details." - Small or seemingly insignificant things can cause significant problems or complications. "The early bird gets the worm." - Being prompt or proactive gives you an advantage or opportunity. "The end justifies the means." - The desired outcome justifies any actions taken to achieve it, even if they are morally questionable. "The grass is always greener on the other side." - People tend to think others have better circumstances or opportunities than they do. "The more, the merrier." - The larger the group or gathering, the more enjoyable it becomes. "The pen is mightier than the sword." - The power of words and communication is stronger than physical force. "The proof is in the pudding." - The real value or quality of something is demonstrated by its results or outcomes. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." - The real value or quality of something can only be determined by experiencing or testing it. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." - Good intentions alone are not enough; one must follow through with actions. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." - The person who speaks up or complains the loudest gets attention or assistance. "There's no place like home." - Home is a unique and special place of comfort and familiarity. "There's no smoke without fire." - Rumors or accusations usually have some basis or truth behind them. "There's no time like the present." - The best time to take action or do something is now. something. "There's safety in numbers." - Being part of a group provides protection or security. "Time heals all wounds." - With time, emotional pain or distress diminishes and eventually disappears. "Time is money." - Time is valuable and should be used efficiently and productively. "Time is of the essence." - Time is valuable and must be used effectively or efficiently. "To each his own." - Different people have different preferences or opinions, and that should be respected. "To err is human, to forgive divine." - People make mistakes, and it is virtuous to forgive them. "Two heads are better than one." - Collaborating with others leads to better ideas or solutions. "Two wrongs don't make a right." - Just because someone has done something wrong doesn't justify responding with another wrong action. "When in doubt, do nothing." - If unsure about a decision, it is often best to avoid taking action until clarity is achieved. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." - Adapt to the customs and behavior of the people in a new environment. "When it rains, it pours." - Problems or difficulties often come all at once or in rapid succession. "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." - When faced with challenges or setbacks, try to make the best out of the situation. "Where there is a will, there is a way." - If someone is determined to achieve something, they will find a means to do so. "Where there's smoke, there's fire." - If there are signs or indications of a problem, it's likely there is a real issue. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." - You can provide someone with an opportunity, but you can't force them to take advantage of it. "You can't have your cake and eat it too." - You can't enjoy or possess something while still keeping it intact. "You can't have your cake and eat it too." - You can't enjoy or possess something simultaneously if it conflicts with other choices or options. "You can't judge a tree by its bark." - You can't determine someone's true nature or worth based solely on appearance. "You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs." - Achieving something significant often requires sacrifices or negative consequences. "You reap what you sow." - Your actions and decisions will have consequences, positive or negative, in the future. English Proverbs with Bangla Meaning

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. CHATTOGRAM BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. The term ‘diaspora' is used to refer to people who have left their home lands and settled in other parts of the world, either because they were forced to do so or because they wanted to leave on their own. The word is increasingly used for such people as a collective group and/or a community. The world has seen many diasporas but scholars have been studying the phenomenon with great interest only In recent decades. Among the great diasporas of history is that of the Jewish people, who were forced to leave their lands in ancient times. The movement of Aryans from Central Europe to the Indian nub- continent thousands of years ago is also a noteworthy diaspora, although the causes of this diaspora are unclear. In twentieth century history, the Palestinian diaspora has attracted a lot of attention and been a cause of concern for world leaders because of the plight of Palestinians. There have been massive diasporas in Africa, too, over the centuries, either because of war or because of the ravages of nature. But the chief reason why the phenomenon of diaspora is attracting so much attention now is globalization. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1 x 5 = 5 (a) The word 'decade' refers to –––– (i) thirty years (ii) fifty years (iii) ten years (iv) five years (b) What does diaspora mean? (i) People who live in their own country. (ii) People who go abroad. (iii) People who work in other countries. (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle In other, parts of the world. (c) The synonym of 'noteworthy is —-—. (i) insignificant (ii) noticeable (iii) invaluable (iv) appropriate (d) The Aryans came to the Indian sub-continent from-------. (i) America (ii) Africa (iii) Central Europe (iv) Europe (e) In Africa, there have been----. (i) massive diasporas (ii) a little diasporas (iii) no diasporas (iv) very little diasporas Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) → (iii) ten years; (b)→ (iv) People who leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world; (c)→ (ii) noticeable; (d)→ (iii) Central Europe; (e)→ (i) massive diasporas. B. Answer the following questions. (a) Why do people leave their own countries? (b) Do you think that there have been massive diasporas In Africa? (c) Why is diaspora attracting so much attention? (d) How do the twentieth century Palestinian diasporas draw the attention of the world leaders? (e) Why have the scholars been studying about the diasporas with great interest? Answer: B. Open-ended (i) people leave their own countries and settle in other parts of the world because they are often forced to leave their homeland or they prefer to do so of their own accord. (ii) Yes, I think that there have been massive diasporas in Africa over the centuries due to war or ravages of nature. (iii) The questions of diaspora now is attracting so much attention mainly because of the advantages of globalization. (iv) The Palestinian diasporas in the twentieth century have been able to draw a lot of attention of the world leaders because of the untold sufferings of the Palestinians. (v) The issue of diasporas is an old one. Scholars have been studying about the diasporas with great interest to identify the reasons of the increasing diasporas and to put forward their recommendations with a view to putting an end to this ever-increasing problem. DINAJPUR BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER 1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B. Adolescents constitute a nation's core resource for national renewal and growth. Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence is the period which shapes the future of million adolescents in Bangladesh; 13.7 million of them are girls and 14.3 millions boys. The situation of adolescent girls in Bangladesh is characterised by inequality and subordination within the family and society. This inequality leads to widespread practice of child marriage, marginalisation or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities, and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse. In Bangladesh, the legal age of marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys. However, 33 percent of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15 and 60 percent become mothers by the age of 19. Research finds that adolescents with higher level of education and from more affluent families tend to marry at a later age. Boys, however, become ready for marriage only after several years of adolescence and young adulthood. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 1x5=5 (a) What could be the closest meaning for the word "constitute" in the first sentence? (i) take (ii) form (iii) add (iv) make (b) The phrase "take place" in the second sentence stands for — (i) occur (ii) recur (Hi) go to a place (iv) all of them (c) Adolescence is a-----period from childhood to adulthood. (i) transition (ii) transitory (iii) transitional (iv) transient (d) The synonym of 'affluent' is----. (i) destitute (ii) poor (iii) poverty (iv) well off (e) The word "economic" can be replaced by-------. (i) economy (ii) economical (iii) monetary (iv) finance Answer: 1. A. Multiple choice (a) ––– (ii) form: (b) ––– (i) occur (c) ––– (iii) transitional (d) ––– (iv) well oft (e)––– (iii) monetary. B. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10 (a) How will you define adolescence? (b) Why is adolescence important? (c) What do the adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face? (d) What are the effects of female inequality in Bangladesh? (e) How do wealth and education Influence a girl's marriage? Answer B. Open-ended (a) Adolescence is a period in life when transition from childhood to adulthood takes place and behaviours and lifestyles are shaped. (b) Adolescence is important because this period shapes the future of girls' or boys' future lives. (c) The adolescent girls in Bangladesh usually face inequality and subordination within the family and society. (d) The effects of female inequality in Bangladesh are widespread practice of child marriage, marginalization or exclusion from health, education and economic opportunities and vulnerability to violence and sexual abuse, etc. (e) A girl with higher level of education and from a more affluent family tends to marry at a later age. Thus wealth and education influence a girl's marriage. RAJSHAHI BOARD ― 2017 ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) FIRST PAPER Part-I: Reading (60 Marks) 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ ― or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Kuakata is a unique spot which allow a visitors to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s most attractive beaches. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying on the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred years old Buddhist temples indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. (a) Scenic spot refers to ――. (i) a place havin multiple scenes (ii) a place having a calm atmosphere (ii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty (iv) a place having untidy spots (b) The word ‘shimmering’ in the text could be best replaced by ――. (i) shivering (ii) shining (iii) significant (iv) glaring (c) The Rakhine originally came from ――. (i) Ratuakhali district (ii) Latachapali union (iii) Kuakata coast (iv) Arakan district (d) The best synonym of ‘vibrant’ is ――. (i) thrilling (ii) colourful (iii) gorgeous (iv) brilliant (e) Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and sanctuary for migratory winter birds ―― what does it imply? (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds. (ii) Kuakata is a place of rare beauty and world’s longest beach. (ii) Kuakata is untouched by human habitation. (iv) Kuakata is a natural habitat. Answer: 1. A a― (iii) a place of unparalleled natural beauty; b― (ii) shining c― (iv) Arakan district d― (iv) brilliant e― (i) Kuakata is a beach in its original pure condition and a rare abode for guest birds B. Answer the following questions. 2 × 5 = 10 (a) What does the expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ mean? (b) Where does the name Kuakata come from? (c) What makes Kuakata an attractive tourist spot? (d) Why would one visit Kuakata? (e) ‘Kuakata’ upholds an ancient tradition, how? Answer: B. Open-ended (a) The expression ‘a much south after tourist destination’ means a very attractive tourist spot which the tourists of home and abroad greatly desire to visit. (b) The name ‘Kuakata’ comes from the story of ‘Kua’ or well- dug on the seashore by the early Rakhine settlers for collecting drinking water. (c) Kuakata has a genuine scenic beauty that attracts tourists. An excellent combination of the picuresque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay-of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much south after tourist destination. (d) One would visit Kuakata, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, to enjoy its scenic natural beauty, sandy and foamy beaches, blue sky, evergreen forest, shimmering and the surfing waves, migratory birds, the unending line of coconut trees, etc. (e) Kuakata rightly upholds an ancient tradition and cultural heritage of this area being in possession of the native culture of the Rakhine community and hundred-year old Buddhist temples. Dhaka Board – 2017 English First Paper [N. B. ––The figures in the right margin indicate full marks. Answer all the questions.] Part I 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B :–– One of the sources of water in our country are the rivers. Rivers are everywhere in our life, literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers in good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A fer are already dead and several are going through the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example of a dying river. A report published in the Daily Sun describes what has happened to the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual strench fills the air around it. But that is not what it was like before. The report says that the river has a glorious past. Once it was a tributary of the mighty Ganges and flowed into the Bay of Bengal through the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link with the Ganges and got the name Buriganga. The Mughals marveled at the tide level of the Buriganga and founded their capital Jahangirnagar on its banks in 1610. The river supplied drinking water and supported trade and commerce. Jahangirnagar was renamed Dhaka which grew into a heavily populated city with a chronic shortage of space. The city paid back the bounty of the river by sucking life out of it! According to newspaper report, the Buriganga is dying because of pollution. Huge quantities of toxic chemicals and wastes from mills and factories, hospitals and clinics and households and other establishments are dumped into the river everyday. The city of Dhaka discharges about 4500 tons of solid waste everyday and most of it is directly released into the Buriganga. According to the department of the Environment (DoE) 20,000 tons of tannery waste, including some highly toxic materials are released into the river everyday. Experts identified nine industrial areas in and around the capital city as the primary sources of river pollution: Tongi, Tejgaon, Hazaribagh, Tarabo, Narayanganj, Savar, Gazipur, Dhaka Export Processing Zone and Ghorashal. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives:– 1x5=5 (a) The word ‘tributary’ refers to ––––– (i) fountain (ii) territory (iii) stream (iv) kingdom (b) The Buriganga water fills the air with –––––– (i) aroma (ii) fragrance (iii) stink (iv) scent (c) ––––––– founded their capital on the bank of the Buriganga. (i) The British (ii) The Mughals (iii) The Indians (iv) The Bangladeshi (d) Which of the following statement is false? (i) Buriganga is a river (ii) Our rivers are not in good shape (iii) Jahangirnagar was once called Dhaka (iv) Water is being contaminated (e) The best synonym of ‘toxic’ is–––––––– (i) Poisonous (ii) Hygienic (iii) Healthy (iv) Useful B. Answer the following questions :–– 2x5=10 (a) What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our country? (b) What is the commercial value of the river Buriganga? (c) Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answer. (d) How is the Buriganga polluted? (e) What did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?

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IELTS Ideas Topic- Transport and Traffic Most Common Idioms for IELTS A Idioms A big cheese- an important or a powerful person in a group or family A bird's eye view- a view from a very high place which allows you to see a large area A bone of contention- something that people argue for a long time A cock and a bull story- a story or an explanation which is obviously not true. At the crack of the dawn- very early in morning A cuckoo in the nest- someone in a group of people but not liked by them. A litmus test- a method which clearly proves something As the crow flies- measuring distance between two places in a straight line. A dead letter- an argument or law not followed by anyone. At the drop of the hat- u do something easily and without any preparation An early bird- someone who gets early in the morning An educated guess- a guess which was likely to get corrected At the eleventh hour- be too late. A queer fish- a strange person A wakeup call- an event done to warn someone A worm's eye view- having very little knowledge about something A witch hunt- an attempt to find and punish those who have options that are believed to be dangerous At the heels of- to follow someone A dish fit for Gods- something of very high quality A game of two equal halves- a sudden change in circumstances Afraid of one's own shadow- to become easily frightened Against the clock- to be in a hurry to do something before a particular time Air one's dirty laundry- to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. All systems go- everything is ready. An arm and a leg- a large amount of money Appear out of now here- to appear suddenly without warning. Apple of someone's eye- someone loved very much. Ask for the moon- to ask for too much. Asleep at the switch- not to be alert on opportunity At sixes and sevens- to be lost and bewildered At someone's beck and call- to be always ready to serve At the bottom of the ladder- at the lowest level A house of cards- a poor plan At an arm's length- to keep at a distance At sixes and sevens- in disorder A boon in disguise- a benefit in loss A bull in a China shop- an awkward person A red letter day- an important day A nine days wonder- pleasure for a short time A bit under the weather- falling ill B idioms Bad blood- feelings of hate between two families Bend your ears- to talk to someone for a very long time about something boring Bite your tongue- to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not to Black and blue- full of bruises Blue blood- belonging to high social class Be above board- to be honest and legal Be bouncing off the walls- excited and full of nervous energy Bow and scrap- try too hard to please someone in a position of authority Brass monkey weather- extremely cold weather Be tailor made- to be completely suitable for someone. Break the ice- to make more comfort or relaxed with a person whom you have not met earlier, to break the silence Be as clear as mud- to be impossible to understand Be on cloud nine- be very happy Between the devil and deep blue sea- a type of situation where u must choose between two equally unpleasant situations Be in the doldrums- not very successful or nothing new is taking place Beat the drum- to speak eagerly about something you support Be on the edge- to be nervous or worried about something Be in seventh heaven- extremely happy Be at each other's throat- two persons arguing angrily Batten down the hatches- to prepare for trouble Back the wrong horse- to support someone weak Back to square one- to reach again to the starting point Back to the salt mines- back to something that you don't want to do Ball of fire- active and energetic Beat one's head against the wall- to try to do something that is hopeless Bark up the wrong tree- to make a wrong assumption Batten down the hatches- prepare for difficult times Beat one's brain out- to work hard Begin to see the light- to begin to understand Behind closed doors- done in secret Bet on the wrong horse- to misread the future Bent on doing- to be determined to do something Bite off more than one can chew- to do more than one's ability Bite the bullet- to face a difficult situation bravely Bitter pill to swallow- an unpleasant fact that must be accepted Black sheep of the family- worst member Blessing in disguise- something that turns out to be good which earlier appeared to be wrong Blind leading the blind- someone who does not understand something but tries to explain it to other Blow one's own horn- to praise one Blow someone's mind- excite someone Bone of contention- subject matter of the fight Bring home the bacon- to earn money to live Blue in the face- exhausted and speechless Break the back of- reduce the power of something Burn a hole in one's pocket- to spend money quickly Burn the midnight oil- to study till late of night Bushman's holiday- a holiday where you spend doing same thing as you did at working days Button's one lip- to keep quite Break a leg- to wish good luck C idioms Carrot and sticks- You use both awards as well as punishments to make someone do something. Cloak and dragger- when people behave in a very secret manner Cards are stacked against- luck is against you Crack a book- to open book to study Cross a bridge before one comes to it- worry about the future in advance Carry coals to new castle- to take something to a place or a person that has a lot of that thing already Cast in the same mould- to be very similar Change horses in midstream- to change plans Cap it all- to finish Cried with eyes out- cried a lot Carry the can- If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn't do it or are only partly at fault. Cast a long shadow- Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events. Cat and dog life- If people lead a cat and dog life, they are always arguing. D idioms Drive a wedge between- to break relationship between the two Dances to the tune- to always do what someone tells you to do Dressed up to the nines- wearing fancy clothes Dragging its feet- delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm Davey Jones' locker- Davey Jones' locker is the bottom of the sea or resting place of drowned sailors. ('Davy Jones' locker' is an alternative spelling.) Dancing on someone's grave- If you will dance on someone's grave, you will outlive or outlast them and will celebrate their demise Dog in the manger- If someone acts like a dog in the manger, they don't want other people to have or enjoy things that are useless to them Don't cry over spilt milk- When something bad happens and nothing can be done to help it people say, 'Don't cry over spilt milk' Don't wash your dirty laundry in public- People, especially couples, who argue in front of others or involve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry in public; making public things that are best left private. Donkey work- Donkey work is any hard, boring work or task. Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house- Don't call others out on actions that you, yourself do. Don't be a hypocrite. E idioms Entering the 80th orbit- celebrating the 80th birthday Eleventh hour decision- decision that is made at the last possible minute End in smoke- to bear no result Earth shattering- not at all surprising Eat humble pie- to apologize humbly Elephant in the room- An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc. Egg on your face- If someone has egg on their face; they are made to look foolish or embarrassed Eye for an eye- This is an expression for retributive justice, where the punishment equals the crime. Eyes are bigger than one's stomach- If someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach, they are greedy and take on more than they can consume or manage. F idioms From cradle to grave- during the whole span of your life. Face the music-to accept punishment for something you have done. Feel the pinch- to have problems with money. Fall on your own sword- to be cheated by someone you trust. Feather in one's cap- something that you achieve and proud of. Firing on all cylinders- work every possible way to succeed. French leave- absent without permission, to take French leave is to leave a gathering without saying goodbye or without permission. Fall on our feet- If you fall on your feet, you succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure. Fall on your sword- If someone falls on their sword, they resign or accept the consequences of what they have done wrong. Fingers and thumbs- If you are all fingers and thumbs, you are being clumsy and not very skilled with your hands. Finger in the pie- If you have a finger in the pie, you have an interest in something. Flash in the pan- If something is a flash in the pan; it is very noticeable but doesn't last long, like most singers, who are very successful for a while, then forgotten. Follow your nose- When giving directions, telling someone to follow their nose means that they should go straight ahead. Fool's paradise- A fool's paradise is a false sense of happiness or success Foot in mouth- This is used to describe someone who has just said something embarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupid For a song- If you buy or sell something for a song, it is very cheap For donkey's years- If people have done something, usually without much if any change, for an awfully long time, they can be said to have done it for donkey's years G idioms Get off the hook- free from all obligations Give-up the ghost- to die Got the slap on the wrist- got light punishment Give someone a bird- make fun Got the wind up- to be scared Get a raw deal- not treated equally Gift of the gab- talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way Gives cold shoulder- to ignore Get your wires crossed- If people get their wires cross, they misunderstand each other, especially when making arrangements.('Get your lines crossed' is also used.) Give me five- If someone says this, they want to hit your open hand against theirs as a way of congratulation or greeting Give me a hand- If someone gives you a hand, they help you Give someone a piece of your mind- If you give someone a piece of your mind, you criticize them strongly and angrily. Go bananas- If you go bananas, you are wild with excitement, anxiety, or worry Go tell it to birds- This is used when someone says something that is not credible or is a lie Go under the hammer- If something goes under the hammer, it is sold in an auction Graveyard shift- If you have to work very late at night, it is the graveyard shift Grease monkey- A grease monkey is an idiomatic term for a mechanic H idioms Have ants in your pants- not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried about something. Having a whole of a time- to enjoy very much Hold one's horse- be patient Have a big mouth- one who gossips more or tells secret Himalayan blunder- a serious mistake Have a one track mind- think only of one thing Have clean hands- be guiltless Have an egg on the face- be embarrassed Have eyes bigger than stomach- desiring more food than one can eat Heart missed a beat- very excited Heart in the right place- good natured Hit the nail on the head- done the thing correctly Hand to mouth- Someone who's living from hand to mouth, is very poor and needs the little money they have coming in to cover their expenses Have no truck with- If you have no truck with something or someone, you refuse to get involved with it or them Hit the bull's-eye- If someone hits the bull's-eye, they are exactly right about something or achieve the best result possible. Hold water- When you say that something does or does not 'hold water', it means that the point of view or argument put forward is or is not sound, strong or logical. For e.g. 'Saying we should increase our interest rates because everyone else is doing so will not hold water' Hornets' nest- A hornets' nest is a violent situation or one with a lot of dispute. (If you create the problem, you 'stir up a hornets' nest'.) I idioms In dribs and drabs- in small amounts at a time In black and white- to give in writing In the blues- low spirited In cahoots with- in a partnership usually for a dishonest reason If the shoe fits, wear it- This is used to suggest that something that has been said might apply to a person In droves- When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quickly In the doghouse- If someone is in the doghouse, they are in disgrace and very unpopular at the moment. J idioms Jack Frost - If everything has frozen in winter, then Jack Frost has visited. Jack the Lad - A confident and not very serious young man who behaves as he wants to without thinking about other people is a Jack the Lad. Jack-of-all-trades- A jack-of-all-trades is someone that can do many different jobs. Jam on your face - If you say that someone has jam on their face, they appear to be caught, embarrassed or found guilty. Jam tomorrow - This idiom is used when people promise good things for the future that will never come. Jane Doe - Jane Doe is a name given to an unidentified female who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. John Doe is the male equivalent. Jekyll and Hyde - Someone who has a Jekyll and Hyde personality has a pleasant and a very unpleasant side to the character. Jersey justice - Jersey justice is very severe justice. Jet set - Very wealthy people who travel around the world to attend parties or functions are the jet set. Jet-black - To emphasise just how black something is, such as someone's hair, we can call it jet-black. Job's comforter - Someone who says they want to comfort, but actually discomforts people is a Job's comforter. Jobs for the boys - Where people give jobs, contracts, etc, to their friends and associates, these are jobs for the boys. Jockey for position - If a number of people want the same opportunity and are struggling to emerge as the most likely candidate, they are jockeying for position. Jog my memory- If you jog someone's memory, you say words that will help someone trying to remember a thought, event, word, phrase, experience, etc. John Doe- John Doe is a name given to an unidentified male who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. Jane Doe is the female equivalent. Joe Public - Joe Public is the typical, average person. Johnny on the spot - A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.('Johnny-on-the-spot' is also used.) Johnny-come-lately - A Johnny-come-lately is someone who has recently joined something or arrived somewhere, especially when they want to make changes that are not welcome. Join the club - Said when someone has expressed a desire or opinion, meaning "That viewpoint is not unique to you". It can suggest that the speaker should stop complaining since many others are in the same position. Example: "If this train doesn't come, I'll be late for work!" "Join the club!" Joined at the hip - If people are joined at the hip, they are very closely connected and think the same way. Judge, jury and executioner - If someone is said to be the judge, jury, and executioner, it means they are in charge of every decision made, and they have the power to be rid of whomever they choose. Juggle frogs - If you are juggling frogs, you are trying to do something very difficult. Jump down someone's throat - If you jump down someone's throat, you criticise or chastise them severely. Jump on the bandwagon - If people jump on the bandwagon, they get involved in something that has recently become very popular. Jump ship - If you leave a company or institution for another because it is doing badly, you are jumping ship. Jump the broom - To jump the broom is to marry. (Jump over the broom, jump over the broomstick, jump the broomstick are also used.) Jump the gun - If you jump the gun, you start doing something before the appropriate time. Jump the track - Jumping the track is suddenly changing from one plan, activity, idea, etc, to another. Jump through hoops - If you are prepared to jump through hoops for someone, you are prepared to make great efforts and sacrifices for them. Jump to a conclusion - If someone jumps to a conclusion, they evaluate or judge something without a sufficient examination of the facts. Jumping Judas! - An expression of surprise or shock. Jungle out there - If someone says that it is a jungle out there, they mean that the situation is dangerous and there are no rules. Jury's out - If the jury's out on an issue, then there is no general agreement or consensus on it. Just around the corner- If something is just around the corner, then it is expected to happen very soon. Just coming up to - If the time is just coming up to nine o'clock, it means that it will be nine o'clock in a very few seconds. You'll hear them say it on the radio in the morning. Just deserts - If a bad or evil person gets their just deserts, they get the punishment or suffer the misfortune that it is felt they deserve. Just for the heck of it - When someone does something just for the heck of it, they do it without a good reason. Just for the record - If something is said to be just for the record, the person is saying it so that people know but does not necessarily agree with or support it. Just in the nick of time - If you do something in the nick of time, you just manage to do it just in time, with seconds to spare. Just off the boat - If someone is just off the boat, they are naive and inexperienced. Just what the doctor ordered - If something's just what the doctor ordered, it is precisely what is needed. Justice is blind - Justice is blind means that justice is impartial and objective. K idioms Kick up a row- to start a fight, to create disturbance Keep ones eye on the ball- be ready for something Kangaroo court- When people take the law into their own hands and form courts that are not legal, these are known as kangaroo court Keep body and soul together- If you earn enough to cover your basic expenses, but nothing more than that, you earn enough to keep body and soul together. Keep your eye on the ball- If you keep your eye on the ball, you stay alert and pay close attention to what is happening Know which way the wind blows- This means that you should know how things are developing and be prepared for the future. L idioms Loaves and fishes- done for material benefits Like a shag on a rock- completely alone. Let someone slide- neglect something Let the cat out of the bag- reveal the secret Let nature take its course- to allow someone to live or die naturally. Like a sitting duck- totally unaware Lion's share- a major share Left to your own devices- If someone is left to their own devices, they are not controlled and can do whatever they want M idioms Make castles in the air- plans or hopes that have very little chances of happening. Make a bee line for- to go directly towards something. Make ones bed and lie on it- to be responsible for what you have done and accept the results Meet ones waterloo- meet ones final end Monkey around- to waste time here and there My hands are full- I am busy Make a dry face- show disappointment Make a monkey of someone- If you make a monkey of someone, you make them look foolish Man of his word- A man of his word is a person who does what he says and keeps his Promises Many moons ago- A very long time ago N idioms Nobody's fool- one who can take care of himself not having a leg to stand for- not having proof Never-never land- ideal best place. No love lost between- dislike Needle in a haystack- If trying to find something is like looking for a needle in a haystack, it means that it is very difficult, if not impossible to find among everything around it New brush sweeps clean- 'A new brush sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new brush sweeps clean, but an old brush knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing No smoke without fire- This idiom means that when people suspect something, there is normally a good reason for the suspicion, even if there is no concrete evidence. ('Where's there's smoke, there's fire' is also used.) O idioms Once in a blue moon- very rarely On the bandwagon- doing something because others are also doing it Open Pandora's box- to discover more problems Over the moon- being too happy On its last legs- in a bad condition and will not last long Old flames die hard- It's very difficult to forget old things On pins and needles- If you are on pins and needles, you are very worried about something On the carpet- When you are called to the bosses office (since supposedly, they are the only ones who have carpet) and its definitely not for a good reason, i.e., you are in trouble, something has not gone according to plan and either maybe you are responsible and/or have some explaining to do On the hook- If someone is on the hook, they are responsible for something. Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches- This means that it's hard to know how much someone else is suffering. P idioms Pass muster- to be approved Pick someone to pieces- to criticize sharply Paper over the cracks- to try to hide something Put the cart before the horse- doing things in a wrong manner Pull up the shocks- do things in the right manner and correctly Parrot fashion- If you learn something parrots fashion; you learn it word for word Pay on the nail- If you pay on the nail, you pay promptly in cash Pen is mightier than the sword- The idiom 'the pen is mightier than the sword' means that words and communication are morepowerful than wars and fighting Pick someone's brains- If you pick someone's brains, you ask them for advice, suggestions and information about something they know about Pieces of the same cake- Pieces of the same cake are things that have the same characteristics or qualities Play fast and loose- If people play fast and loose, they behave in an irresponsible way and don't respect rules, etc. Poker face- Someone with a poker face doesn't show any emotion or reaction so that people don't know what they are feeling Q idioms Quarrel with bread and butter- Bread and butter, here, indicate the means of one's living. If a sub-ordinate in an organization is quarrelsome or if he is not patient enough to bear the reprimand he deserves, gets angry and retorts or provokes the higher-up, the top man dismisses him from the job. So, he loses the job that gave him bread and butter. Hence we say, he quarreled with bread and butter (manager or the top man) and lost his job Quiet as a cat- If somebody is as quiet as a cat they make as little noise as possible and try to be unnoticeable Quiet as a mouse- If someone's as quiet as a mouse, they make absolutely no noise Queer fish- A strange person is a queer fish R idioms Round the twist- go crazy Read between the lines- read hidden meanings Rack and ruin- If something or someone goes to rack and ruin, they are utterly destroyed or wrecked Rain on your parade- If someone rains on your parade, they ruin your pleasure or your plans Rake someone over the coals- If you rake someone over the coals, you criticize or scold them severely Recipe for disaster- A recipe for disaster is a mixture of people and events that could only possibly result in trouble Red carpet- If you give someone the red-carpet treatment, you give them a special welcome to show that you think they are important Red herring- If something is a distraction from the real issues, it is a red herring Red letter day- A red letter day is a one of good luck, when something special happens to you Reduce to ashes- If something is reduced to ashes, it is destroyed or made useless. His infidelities reduced their relationship to ashes Round the houses- If you go round the houses, you do something in an inefficient way when there is a quicker, more convenient way Rub shoulders- If you rub shoulders with people, you meet and spend time with them, especially when they are powerful or famous Run into the sand- If something runs into the sand, it fails to achieve a result S idioms Salt on the earth- fundamental good people Sands of time- tiny amounts of time Shake a leg- to go fast, hurry Spill the beans- to expose a secret Snake in the grass- a hidden army Salt on the earth- fundamental good people Sands of time- tiny amounts of time Shake a leg- to go fast, hurry Spill the beans- to expose a secret Snake in the grass- a hidden army Snake in the shoes- to be in a state of fear Stood to his guns- maintained to his opinion showing the door- asking someone to leave Song and a dance- an excuse Salad days- Your salad days are an especially happy period of your life Sail under false colors- Someone who sails under false colors is hypocritical or pretends to be something they aren't in order to deceive people T idioms Threaded his way out- walked carefully through. Take the cloth- to become a priest. Talk turkey- to discuss a problem with a real intension to solve it. Tit for tat- an action done to revenge against a person who has done some wrong to you To crow over- to triumph over someone to blow a fuse- to turn someone angry though thick and thin- under all conditions to bell the cat- to take great risks To look through colored glasses- to look the things not as they are Taking to a brick wall- taking with a no response Turned a deaf ear- disregarded Take a back seat- choose to decrease involvement Tables are turned- When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage Take someone under your wing- If you take someone under your wing, you look after them while they are learning something Take your medicine- If you take your medicine, you accept the consequences of something you have done wrong Talking to a brick wall- If you talk to someone and they do not listen to you, it is like talking to a brick wall Taste of your own medicine- If you give someone a taste of their own medicine, you do something bad to someone that they have done to you to teach them a lesson The apple does not fall far from the tree- Offspring grow up to be like their parents Through thick and thin- If someone supports you through thick and thin, they support you during good times and bad U idioms Upset the apple cart- to create difficulty Under a cloud- If someone is suspected of having done something wrong, they are under a cloud Under fire- If someone is being attacked and criticized heavily, they are under fire Under your nose- If something happens right in front of you, especially if it is surprising or audacious, it happens under your nose Up for grabs- If something is up for grabs, it is available and whoever is first or is successful will get it Up to the neck- If someone's in something up to the neck, they are very involved in it, especially when it's something wrong Up a river without a paddle- If you up a river without a paddle, you are in an unfortunate situation, unprepared and with none of the resources to remedy the matter Uncharted waters- If you're in uncharted waters, you are in a situation that is unfamiliar to you, that you have no experience of and don't know what might happen Under lock and key- If something is under lock and key, it is stored very securely V idioms Vale of tears- This vale of tears is the world and the suffering that life brings. Velvet glove - This idiom is used to describe a person who appears gentle, but is determined and inflexible underneath. ('Iron fist in a velvet glove' is the full form.) Vent your spleen - If someone vents their spleen, they release all their anger about something. Vicar of Bray - A person who changes their beliefs and principles to stay popular with people above them is a Vicar of Bray Vicious circle - A vicious circle is a sequence of events that make each other worse- someone drinks because they are unhappy at work, then loses their job... 'Vicious cycle' is also used. Vinegar tits - A mean spirited women lacking in love or compassion. Virgin territory - If something is virgin territory, it hasn't been explored before. Voice in the wilderness - Someone who expresses an opinion that no one believes or listens to is a voice in the wilderness,especially if proved right later. Volte-face - If you do a volte-face on something, you make a sudden and complete change in your stance or position over an issue. Vultures are circling - If the vultures are circling, then something is in danger and its enemies are getting ready for the kill. W idioms Weight one's word- be careful to what one says Wait for a raindrop in the drought- When someone is waiting for a raindrop in the drought, they are waiting or hoping for something that is extremely unlikely to happen Walking on broken glass- When a person is punished for something Wet behind the ears- Someone who is wet behind the ears is either very young or inexperienced Whale of a time- If you have a whale of a time, you really enjoy yourself Work your fingers to the bone- If you work your fingers to the bone, you work extremely hard on something Wrench in the works- If someone puts or throws a wrench, or monkey wrench, in the works, they ruin a plan X idioms X factor - The dangers for people in the military that civilians do not face, for which they receive payment, are known as the X factor. X marks the spot - This is used to say where something is located or hidden. X-rated - If something is x-rated, it is not suitable for children. Y idioms Yah boo sucks- Yah boo & yah boo sucks can be used to show that you have no sympathy with someone. Yank my chain - If some one says this to another person (i.e. stop yanking my chain) it means for the other person to leave the person who said it alone and to stop bothering them. Yell bloody murder - If someone yells bloody murder, they protest angrily and loudly, or scream in fear. Yellow press - The yellow press is a term for the popular and sensationalist newspapers. Yellow streak- If someone has a yellow streak, they are cowardly about something. Yellow-bellied - A yellow-bellied person is a coward. Yen - If you have a yen to do something, you have a desire to do it. Yeoman's service - To do yeoman's service is to serve in an exemplary manner. Yes-man - Someone who always agrees with people in authority is a yes-man. Yesterday's man or Yesterday's woman - Someone, especially a politician or celebrity, whose career is over or on the decline is yesterday's man or woman. You are what you eat - This is used to emphasise the importance of a good diet as a key to good health. You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar - This means that it is easier to persuade people if you use polite arguments and flattery than if you are confrontational. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family - Some things you can choose, but others you cannot, so you have to try to make the best of what you have where you have no choice. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink - This idiom means you can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it. You can say that again - If you want to agree strongly with what someone has said, you can say 'You can say that again' as a way of doing so. You can't fight City Hall - This phrase is used when one is so cynical that one doesn't think one can change their Representatives. The phrase must have started with frustration towards a local body of government. You can't have cake and the topping, too - This idiom means that you can't have everything the way you want it, especially if your desires are contradictory. You can't have your cake and eat it - This idiom means that you can't have things both ways. For example, you can't have very low taxes and a high standard of state care. You can't hide elephants in mouse holes - means that some issues/problems/challenges cannot be hidden/concealed but have to be faced and dealt with. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear - If something isn't very good to start with, you can't do much to improve it. You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs - This idiom means that in order to achieve something or make progress, there are often losers in the process. You can't take it with you - Enjoy life, enjoy what you have and don't worry about not having a lot, especially money...because once you're dead, 'you can't take it with you.' For some, it means to use up all you have before you die because it's no use to you afterwards. You can't teach an old dog new tricks - It is difficult to make someone change the way they do something when they have been doing it the same way for a long time You can't un-ring a bell - This means that once something has been done, you have to live with the consequences as it can't be undone. You could have knocked me down with a feather - This idiom is used to mean that the person was very shocked or surprised. You do not get a dog and bark yourself - If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it. You get what you pay for - Something that is very low in price is not usually of very good quality. You reap what you sow - This means that if you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you, or good things if you do good things. It is normally used when someone has done something bad. You said it!- Used to say you agree completely with something just said. You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours - This idiom means that if you do something for me, I'll return the favour. You what? - This is a very colloquial way of expressing surprise or disbelief at something you have heard. It can also be used to ask someone to say something again. You're toast - If someone tells you that you are toast, you are in a lot of trouble. You've got rocks in your head - Someone who has acted with a lack of intelligence has rocks in their head. You've made your bed- you'll have to lie in it - This means that someone will have to live with the consequences of their own actions. Young blood - Young people with new ideas and fresh approaches are young blood. Young Turk - A Young Turk is a young person who is rebellious and difficult to control in a company, team or organisation. Your belly button is bigger than your stomach - If your belly button is bigger than your stomach, you take on more responsibilities than you can handle. Your call - If something is your call, it is up to you to make a decision on the matter. Your name is mud - If someone's name is mud, then they have a bad reputation. Your sins will find you out - This idiom means that things you do wrong will become known. Z idioms Zero hour- The time when something important is to begin is zero hour. Zero tolerance - If the police have a zero tolerance policy, they will not overlook any crime, no matter how small or trivial. Zigged before you zagged - If you did things in the wrong order, you zigged before you zagged. Zip it - This is used to tell someone to be quiet. Zip your lip - If someone tells you to zip your lip, they want to to shut up or keep quiet about something. ('Zip it' is also used.)

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PTE, Take preparation for PTE, Tests for PTE, Exercise and Practice Pearson Language Tests This article contains content that is written like an advertisement . Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links , and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view . (July 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message ) Pearson Language Tests is a unit of the Pearson PLC group, dedicated to assessing and validating the English language usage of non-native English speakers. The tests include PTE Academic, PTE General (formerly known as London Tests of English)[1] and PTE Young Learners. These are scenario-based exams, accredited by the QCA , Ofqual,[2] and administered in association with Edexcel , the world's largest examining body. In 2009, Pearson Language Tests launched the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)[4] (Ref.) which is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the organisation responsible for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).[5] The test score has been aligned to the levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) . PTE Academic is delivered through the Pearson Virtual User Environment (VUE) centres which are also responsible for delivering the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) worldwide. Upon release, it was recognized by nearly 6,000 organizations.[6] For instance, the test is approved for use by the Australia Border Agency and the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship for visa applications.[7] The test is predominantly read by a computer rather than a human grader to reduce waiting times of the results for students.[6] Pearson Test of English Academic The Pearson Test of English Academic ([1] ) is an English language test designed to assess the readiness of non-native English speakers to participate in a university-level English language instruction program. Pearson created PTE Academic in response to demand from institutions, government and other organizations for a more accurate way of testing non - native English language students who enter the English-speaking academia world.[8] PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council . Amongst other universities, London Business School in the UK, Harvard Business School , Stanford Graduate School of Business , and Yale University in the United States accept PTE Academic scores. Other institutions in other countries, including Spain, France, and China, have also signed up to accept PTE Academic. These include leading business schools such as INSEAD and HEC Paris in France, IESE , IE Business School and ESADE in Spain and SDA Bocconi in Italy. In addition to the business schools, there are also a number of arts and music colleges who accept the exam's scores.[9] In February 2013, opened a new test center in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia in association with the Malaysian British Educational Cooperation Services. It is a computer-based exam which focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. This is to say that integrated language is used throughout the test and students will listen to a variety of accents and academic language which they will encounter at English-speaking higher education institutions.[11] The exam will include an unmarked voice recording of the candidate, which is part of advanced biometric data that should assist institutions in verifying the identity of candidates and should aid them with their admission decisions.[12] The test will be a maximum of 3 hours long and takers can expect their results to be delivered to them, online, within 5 working days. Test scores are reported on the Global Scale of English, a standardized, numeric scale from 10 to 90 which can measure English language proficiency more precisely with reference to the widely known set of levels distinguished in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages , or CEFR.[13] Structure The Pearson Test of English Academic comprises 3 sections: i) Speaking & Writing ii) Reading and iii) Listening. Here is the detailed paper pattern: Section Duration PTE Academic Speaking & Writing77 – 93 minutes Personal Introduction Read Aloud Repeat sentence Describe image Re-tell lecture Answer short question Summarise written text (10 mins) Essay (20mins) Reading32 – 41 minutes Reading and Writing: Fill in the blanks Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers Re-order paragraphs Reading: Fill in the blanks Multiple-choice, choose single answer A 10-minute break is optional Listening45 – 57 minutes Summarise spoken text Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers Fill the blanks Highlight the correct summary Multiple choices, choose a single answer Select missing word Highlight incorrect words Write from dictation PTE General PTE General (formerly known as the London Test of English) or Pearson English International Certificate (as of December 2020)[14] is an international English language examination for speakers of English as a foreign language (EFL ). It is developed by Pearson Language Tests and administered by Edexcel, the exams are accredited by QCA , the Qualification and Curriculum Authority.[15] In some countries (e.g. Poland, Greece) the oral interview is assessed by locally trained assessors, whereas in other countries (e.g. France, Italy) they are entirely graded in London. Pearson English International Certificate is consistent with a theme-based exam designed to test how well a learner can communicate in authentic and realistic situations, and not on how well they remember formal vocabulary and structures. For this reason, the tests use real-life scenarios rather than pedantic grammatical exercises. They test the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. There are six levels which are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages . The Framework was developed by the Council of Europe to enable language learners, teachers, universities or potential employers to compare and relate language qualifications by level. Authority (QCA).[15]

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