Rules of Completing Sentences with Exercises for SSC and HSC
Rules of Completing Sentences with Exercises
Rule No -01:
Too ----------------- to
1. Subject (person) + verb+ too + adjective/ adverb + to + V1 + ext.
2. Subject (thing) + verb+ too + adjective/ adverb + for + obj + to + verb1 + ext.
3. Subject (thing) + verb+ too + adjective/ adverb + to be + verb3 + ext.
For Example:
1. The man is too old to work properly.
2. This poem is too difficult for me to understand.
3. The tea is too hot to be drunk.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. She is too weak —.
2. The writer was too poor —.
3. The boy was too clever —.
4. John is too upset—.
5. We are too sad—.
6. The old man was too honest —.
7. I am too confused —.
8. He is too dull —.
9. He was too short —.
10. John is too poor to —.
11. We are too late to —.
12. The old man was too —.
13. The poor man is too hungry —.
14. He is too stupid —.
15. She was too distressed —.
16. You are too young —.
17. She is too shy —.
18. We arrived too late —.
19. The box is too small —.
20. It is too heavy for her —.
21. The water is too salty —.
22. The box was too heavy for Rana —.
23. The dress was too expensive —.
24. The highway is too narrow —.
25. The puzzle was too difficult —.
26. The house is too small —.
27. His ideas are too complicated —.
28. The tea is too hot —.
29. This fact is too evident —.
30. Any branch of knowledge is too difficult —.
Rule No -02:
Though/ Although (যদিও)
1. Though/Although + sub + Verb + object + .... , Opposite clause
2. Opposite clause + though/ although + sub + Verb + object + ....
For Example:
1. Though our farmers work hard, they did not get the proper value.
2. Though he is tall, he cannot touch the roof.
3. Though some laws have been made, they cannot be implemented properly.
4. The people of Bangladesh are friendly though they are not rich.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. Though our farmers work hard, —.
2. Lost wealth can be regained by hard work though —.
3. Though some steps have been taken, —.
4. Although people of Bangladesh are friendly though—.
5. Though Bangladesh is blessed with rivers—.
6. Although he is needy—.
7. Though the boy is intelligent, —.
8. Though he was poor, —.
9. Although the sons were grown up, —.
10. Though Bangladesh is a small country, —.
11. Although it rained yesterday—.
12. Although Bangladesh is a populous country, —.
13. Though he comes of a poor family, —.
14. Although he has to do a lot of works, —.
15. Though it an inherent instinct in human nature—.
16. Although we are now independent, —.
17. Though our government has taken some bold steps, —.
18. Although it is a blessing it has some demerits.
19. Although he has to suffer for the time being, —.
20. Some people earn money in any unfair way although—.
21. Although he worked hard—.
22. He was not happy although—.
23. Some people become sick although—.
24. Although money is needed for our living—.
Rule No -03:
So that/ in order that (যাতে করে; যাতে; যাহাতে)
1. Given Clause + in order that/ so that + sub + may /might/ can/ could + verb1 + ext.
Here 'can/could' expresses the certainty of action and 'may/ might' expresses the possibility of action.
For Example:
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. We take exercise so that —.
2. They eat so that —.
3. He worked hard so that —.
4. She always flatters his boss so that —.
5. He went to London so that —.
6. Rubina opened a bank account so that —.
7. They come here in order that —.
8. The farmers have to develop our agriculture scientifically so that —.
9. He should make the use of his time best so that —.
10. Today I will go to the book fair so that —.
11. We always work unitedly so that —.
12. He climbed up a tree so that —.
13. Many dishonest persons cut trees so that —.
14. Nahid is applying for the job in order that —.
15. They came here in order that —.
16. He opened a bank account so that —.
17. They took up a part-time job so that —.
18. We should be punctual so that —.
19. The students should be motivated so that —.
20. They should make the habit of reading religious books so that —.
21. You must be industrious so that —.
22. We take food so that —.
23. The learners eat so that —.
24. Ziaur Rahman fought against the Pakistani soldiers so that —.
25. Man eats in order that —.
Rule No- 04:
Before (আগে/পূর্বে) Before (আগে/পূর্বে)
Structure:
1. Past Perfect + before + Simple Past. 2. Simple Past + after + Past perfect.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. He had come home before —.
2. Rasel had written the letter before —.
3. The students had left the school after —.
4. Ruksana had lived in Dhaka before —.
5. Mr. Kamal had studied English before —.
6. Before Keya had run to me —.
7. Rubina had lived in Dhaka before —.
a. before the bell rang.
8. ----Before the students started to write —.
9. We had left the stadium before —.
a. before the train left the station.
10. They had studied Arabic before —.
11. I had helped the poor before—.
12. He hadn’t studied Italian before he—.
13. HSC Students had completed the exam before —.
14. I had saved my document before —.
15. She entered the classroom after —.
16. It rained after —.
17. I finished my meal after —.
18. He was given the job after —.
19. They went to college after —.
20. After we had eaten mutton chop, —.
21. After Mina had finished his breakfast, —.
22. After she had read the letter —.
23. The film started after —.
24. After I had eaten five apples, —.
25. I arrived at the cinema after —.
26. After she had read the letter, —.
27. She gave after—.
28. After I had washed my car —.
29. The students came to college after—.
30. The patient died after—.
31. After he had passed his MA, —.
32. His father died after—.
33. He reached the station after—.
Rule No- 05:
As if (যেন) /as though (যেন)
Structure:
1. Simple Present + as though/ as if + simple past.2. Present Perfect + as though/ as if + simple past.3. Past Indefinite + as though/ as if + past perfect. 4. Simple Present/ Present Perfect/ Past Indefinite + sub + (be) were + other words.
For Example:
She walks into the field as if she were mad.
He orders me as though he is our boss.
He spoke as though he had known everything.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. She smiles as if —.
2. He informed one of the matters as if —.
3. She teaches the students as though —.
4. The woman cried as though —.
5. Farhana Yesmin became happy as if —.
6. Rana acted as if —.
7. Aktaruzzaman talked as if —.
8. He donates money as if —.
9. He distributed the money as though —.
10. Rubina has read as if —.
11. A true patriot loved his country as if —.
12. The man speaks as though —.
13. Hasib behaves in such a way as if —.
14. The speaker speaks in English as if—.
15. The man dances as though —.
16. The man looked the man as if —.
17. Wasim Akram tells the story as if —.
Rule No- 06: Lest (পাছে, পাছে ঘটে তাই) (lest+ affirmative clause)
Structure:
For Example:
Shahanaj keeps silent lest she might fall in danger.
Walk fast lest you might miss the train.
Monira Studied hard lest she might fail in the exam.
They ran hurriedly lest they should be caught by the police.
The workers advanced towards lest they should fall behind.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. Read attentively lest —.
2. The old man walks slowly lest —.
3. Avoid mistakes lest —.
4. They ran hurriedly lest —.
5. Read diligently lest —.
6. Go to the bank quickly lest —.
7. Sumaia reads attentively lest —.
8. The old man is walking carefully lest —.
9. Never disturb a girl lest —.
10. The students started saving money lest —.
11. They build a beautiful house lest —.
12. The teacher said so lest —.
13. Samsa will return fast lest —.
14. The officer was helpful to the boy lest —.
15. She is conscious about her lest —.
16. He walked fast lest —.
17. He changed his voice lest —.
18. We have to wear musk lest —.
19. They kept silent lest —.
20. ---- lest it should be drowned.
21. I disclosed the truth lest ----
22. He quickly closed his eyes lest —.
23. Samira talks silently to me lest —.
24. I tells a lie lest —.
25. Shila hides herself lest —.
26. He closed his eyes lest —.
27. Osman lets the Mongols go lest —.
Rule No - 07: It is high time/ It is time (এখনই উপযুক্ত সময়)
For Example:
It is high time to make a garden.
It’s high time for you to pick up a flower.
It is high time the Committee took a proper decision.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. It is time they —.
2. It is high time the government —.
3. It is high time the child —.
4. It is time the students —.
5. Now, it is high time we removed —.
6. It is high time we learned —.
7. It is time we controlled —.
8. It is high time we started—.
9. It is high time we changed —.
10. It is high time we reduced —.
11. It is high time for us —.
12. It is high time we met —.
13. It is time we learned —.
14. It is time we gave emphasis —.
15. It is high time we did —.
16. It was high time that she ----
17. It’s high time you ----.
18. It’s high time ----.
19. It’s time ----.
20. It’s high time for him ----.
21. It is high time we ----.
22. It’s high time for us----.
23. It’s time for you ----.
24. It’s high time you ----.
25. It’s high time ----.
26. It’s high time I bought ----.
27. It’s high time ----.
Rule No- 08:
1. If + present indefinite + sub + will/can/may/shall/must + verb1 + ext.
2. Sub + will/can/may/shall/must + verb1 + ext +if + present indefinite.
For Example:
If you leave the car unlocked, you can go anywhere.
If Rana makes the best use of time, he will shine in life.
I will not go out if it snows in the evening.
If he calls me I will answer him.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. If you feel unwell —.
2. If you do not work hard —.
3. If you inform me earlier —.
4. If you neglect your study —.
5. If you are hungry —.
6. If you study hard —.
7. If you walk slowly —.
8. If you help me —.
9. If you do not waste your time —.
10. If you write me —.
11. If you invite me —.
12. If you study more —.
13. If her uncle arrives —.
14. Be truthful if —.
15. If you do not study regularly, —.
16. If you get up early, —.
17. If you run fast, —.
18. If we cut trees at random, —.
19. We should work together if —.
20. If any work is not done properly, —.
21. If we drink arsenic polluted water —.
22. If he does otherwise, —.
23. If he once falls behind, —.
24. If it rains, —.
25. If you do not waste your time —.
26. If we invest in education for girls —.
27. If the rainfall is timely —.
28. If he comes —.
29. If he gets more, —.
30. If her uncles arrives —.
31. If we are sincere enough, —.
32. If we read books, —.
33. If once he falls behind —.
34. If she were serious from the beginning —.
35. If we remain lazy —.
36. If we sow good seeds in youth —.
37. If one’s desire is honest —.
38. If you meditate, —.
39. If we are not careful —.
40. If we leave our work for tomorrow —.
41. If we are not industrious, —.
42. If we miss any opportunity, —.
43. If he wants to enjoy peace, —.
44. I shall go out if —.
45. You will not be punished if —.
46. You will not be trusted if —.
47. Read the book attentively if —.
Rule No- 09:
1. If + past indefinite + sub + should/ could/ would/ might+ verb1 + other words.
2. Sub + should/ would/ could/ might+ verb1 + other words +if + past indefinite.
For Example:
He could get the prize if he played well.
If I know the matter clearly, I would tell him the matter.
If I were a bird, I could fly in the sky.
If I had enough money, I could buy a motorbike.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. If I saw Mary —.
2. If I went there —.
3. If they wanted —.
4. If I found him —.
5. If I knew his phone number —.
6. If I were rich —.
7. If I were you —.
8. If I were a king —.
9. If you told me the news —.
10. If I were a king, —.
11. If you told me the news —.
12. If I were a rich man —.
13. If I were you —.
14. If we went there, —.
15. If you came —.
16. If I had a degree —.
17. If I had a car —.
18. If I went there, —.
19. Had I the wings of a bird, —.
20. Had I wing of a dove —.
21. If I knew his mobile number —.
22. If he respected others, —.
23. If he cultivated scientifically —.
24. If we wanted good health, —.
25. We could make our food balanced if —.
26. This problem could be solved if —.
Rule No- 10:
1. If + past perfect + sub + would/could/might + have + verb3 + ext.
2. Sub + should/ would/ could/ might + have + verb3 + ext. +if + past perfect.
For Example:
Had you told me it before I would have helped you.
Had I the wings of a bird, I could have flown in the sky.
If I had eaten a lot of money, I could have purchased a new car.
If Rujina had possessed a lot of wealth, she could have led a happy life.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. I If he had asked me, —.
2. If I had the time, —.
3. If I had seen you before, —.
4. Had I seen him —.
5. Had I seen him once more, —.
6. Had I been a rich —.
7. If I had got student visa —.
8. If I had met him before —.
9. If I had seen him —.
10. If I had found you —.
11. Had he been here yesterday, —.
12. If you had finished the work —.
13. If I had met him before, —.
14. If people had been conscious, —.
15. If he had obtained a Golden GPA A+, —.
16. Had I been a rich man —.
17. Had I been there —.
18. Had I seen him —.
19. If he had done otherwise, —.
20. If he had once fallen behind, —.
21. If it had rained, —.
22. If you had not wasted your time —.
23. You would not have been trusted if —.
24. If the rainfall had been timely —.
25. If he had come —.
26. If he had got more, —.
27. If her uncle had arrived —.
Rule No – 11:
1. No sooner had + sub + V3 + object + ext. + than + Simple past2. Hardly had + sub + V3 + object + ext. + when/before + Simple past3. Scarcely had + sub + V3 + object + ext. + when + Simple past.
For Example:
No sooner had Rashiduzzaman gone out than the rain started.
Hardly had the child started crying when his mother gave him food.
Scarcely had I entered the room than Rafid called me.
No sooner had the criminal seen the police than he escaped away.
Exercises on the Sentences:
1. No sooner had we heard the news —.
2. Hardly had I gone to bed when —.
3. No sooner had she seen me —.
4. Hardly had I reached the station —.
5. No sooner had we reached the hospital —.
6. Hardly had I reached the college —.
7. Scarcely had A. Salam shot the bird when----.
8. No sooner had the police came —.
9. No sooner had he come —.
10. Hardly had I taken a dose of medicine —.
11. Hardly had he reached the bus station —.
12. Scarcely had the boy arrived at home —.
13. No sooner had we reached the college —.
14. Hardly had Rubina seen her teacher when —.
15. Scarcely had he reached the station —.
16. No sooner had Shahin finished his project —.
17. No sooner had the man seen —.
18. Hardly — all the teachers stood up.
19. Scarcely had I reached the station —.
20. No sooner had I reached the station —.
21. Scarcely had I shot the bird —.
22. No sooner had the teacher left the class —.
23. No sooner had we heard the noise —.
24. Hardly had he reached the market —.
25. Scarcely had we reached school —.
26. No sooner had the sun risen—.
27. No sooner had I finished my studies –.
28. Hardly had I come to my residence —.
29. Scarcely had we reached the stadium —.
30. No sooner had the rain stopped —.
31. No sooner had we attended the function —.
32. Hardly had I reached the station —.
33. Scarcely had the assembly begun —.
34. No sooner had the doctor gone —.
35. No sooner had I entered the room —.
36. Scarcely had I entered the examination hall —.
37. No sooner had the criminal run out of the jail —.
38. Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room —.
Rule No – 12:
Unless/if not/except if (যদি না), Until (যতক্ষণ পর্যন্ত না), Till (পর্যন্ত)
Structure:
Until/unless/if not/except if +affirmative sentence + another sentence
Sentence + until/unless/if not/except if + affirmative sentence
Sentence+ till+ negative sentence/ affirmative sentence/ word/ phrase
For Example:
a. You cannot pass unless you study seriously.
b. Wait there till I come back.
c. Unless he works hard, you cannot earn much money.
d. Work hard until you become successful.
The Sentences for Exercise:
1. Unless you study attentively —.
2. We walked until —.
3. Unless you hurry up —.
4. Wait here till —.
5. One cannot command the respect of others unless —.
6. They will be working until —.
7. Unless you study hard —.
8. Unless you study well —.
9. Unless you are united, —.
— until you know it.
10. Wait here till —.
11. He could not obtain a unless —.
12. He will be waiting for me until —.
13. I shall nurse my mother till —.
14. You will be writing it till —.
15. Unless you study work hard —.
16. He will be waiting for me until —.
17. Work hard —.
18. You will be writing it till —.
19. Unless a man works hard —.
20. Unless you work hard —.
21. Unless we can sacrifice ourselves for our nation —.
22. He does not go to bed until —.
23. He will be waiting for me until —.
24. We waited there till —.
25. They will not go out until —.
26. I shall nurse my mother till —.
27. We shall stay in this room until —.
28. They continued working till —.
29. Wait here until —.
30. We waited there till —.
31. Allah is with us till —
32. Unless we are honest in earning money —.
33. They will not go out until —.
34. She made no joke till —.
35. We cannot keep good health unless —.
36. Unless we learn English —.
37. We walked until —.
38. We shall stay in this room —.
39. We waited there till —.
40. They will stay here until-----.
41. — --- you will fail.
Rule No – 13:
Had/were (যদি ) Provided/ provided that/ providing that (এই শর্তে যে ) If (যদি ) /unless (যদি )/ in case (যদি )
All these words follow the structures of conditional sentences.
For Example:
The Sentences for Exercise:
1. We will help you provided —.
2. They will visit the place provided that —.
3. He will shine in life provided —.
4. I can lend you the money provided —.
5. This problem can be solved provided —.
6. You will not be trusted provided that—.
7. You will not be punished providing that —.
8. We should work together provided —.
9. We can make our food balanced provided that—.
10. I shall go out providing that—.
11. You can go out for a walk in case —.
12. He will pass his test tomorrow, —.
13. We will go to the beach, —.
14. I will buy The Holy Quran for my son, —.
15. We’ll be there at about 7.30 —.
16. Provided that there are enough seats, —.
17. Provided that the boat leaves on time, —.
18. He’s welcome to come along, provided that —.
19. He will come provided that —.
20. I will call you up, provided that —.
21. I will go provided that —.
22. I was allowed to go off by myself provided that —.
23. I will go provided that —.
24. She will help me provided that —.
25. Providing that you went to the party, —.
26. Provided you study hard, —.
27. Providing no one has any more questions, —.
28. I can afford to have a holiday providing that—.
29. You can borrow the car provided that—.
30. We’ll be there at about 7.30 provided that —.