Changing Sentence Exercise for JSC
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)
Answer:
(a) Let not the poor be looked down upon.
(b) Didn't I notice a very nice deer suddenly?
Or. Did I not notice
(c) It did nothing but remained sleeping.
(d) It slept a very sound sleep.
(e) A deer is found only in the zoo now.
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)
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. 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)
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?
(e) Its shore is visited by tourists from home and abroad.
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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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?
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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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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.
Changing Sentence all board questions exercise for JSC
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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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. 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)
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!
18. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets.
(a) People are general are fond of glittering things. (Complex) they are the lovers of surface.
(b) They are concerned with the outer show of things and beings. (Active) They do not bother about intrinsic value.
(c) Gold is a metal which is very precious. (Simple)
(d) But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound)
(e) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)
Answer:
(a) People in general are fond of things that glitter.
(b) The outer show of things and beings concern them.
(c) Gold is a very precious metal.
(d) But there are some other metals and they look like gold.
(e) Fading soon, they lose their beauty.
19. Change the sentences.
(a) No other problem in Bangladesh is as great as illiteracy (Comparative). Most of our people cannot read or write.
(b) So the literacy rate in Bangladesh is very poor (Negative).
(c) It is too poor to imagine (Complex).
(d) It is the duty of the educated people to educate the illiterate (Interrogative).
(e) The government has taken necessary steps to eradicate illiteracy (Passive).
Answer:
(a) Illiteracy is greater than any other problem in Bangladesh.
(b) So the illiteracy rate in Bangladesh is not pleasant at all.
(c) It is so poor that it cannot be imagined.
(d) Isn’t it the duty of the educated people to eradicate the illiterate?
(e) Necessary steps to eradicate illiteracy have been taken by the government.
20. Change the sentences.
Success will not come to one’s life automatically.
(a) Do you know it? (Passive)
(b) An industrious boy will shine in life. (Complex)
(c) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)
(d) None can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)
(e) One cannot be successful without it. (Interrogative)
Answer:
(a) Is it known to you?
(b) A boy who is industrious will shine in life.
(c) A life without an assignment is not an actual life.
(d) None can receive any reward without working hard.
(e) Can one be successful without it?/Who can be successful without it?
21. Change the sentences.
(a) Everybody believes education is the backbone of a nation.(Simple)
(b) No nation can prosper neglecting education.(Complex).
(c) It is more powerful than anything else.(Superlative)
(d) Only education gives us the light of knowledge.(negative)
(e) So, everybody should realize it and act accordingly.(Passive).
Answer:
(a) Everybody believes education to be the backbone of a nation.
(b) No nation can prosper if they neglect education.
(c) It is the most powerful of all things.
(d) Nothing but education gives us the light of knowledge.
(e) So, it should be realized by everybody and act accordingly.
22. Change the sentences.
(a) Honesty is the great virtue. (Make it Complex)
(b) An honest man is respected by all. (Make it Active)
(c) My brother was honest for which he was rewarded. ( Make it simple)
(d) If you are honest you will always be trusted. (Make it compound)
(e) So we should be honest in our life. (Make it negative)
Answer:
(a) Honesty is a virtue which is great.
(b) All respects an honest man.
(c) My brother was rewarded for his honesty.
(d) Be honest and you will always be trusted.
(e) So we shouldn’t be dishonest in our life.
23. Change the sentences.
Bangladesh is a small country but has a vest population.
(a) Very few countries in the world are as populous as Bangladesh (Comparative). Most of the people here live in the villages.
(b) People who live in the villages farmers (Simple).
(c) The farmers work hard to support themselves (Complex).
(d) They are honest and pious (Negative).
(e) They should be taken care of (Active).
Answer:
(a) Bangladesh is more populous than most other countries of the world.
(b) People living in the villages are farmers.
(c) The farmers work hard so that they can support themselves.
(d) They are not only honest but also pious.
(e) We should take care of them.
24. Change the sentences.
(a) We should read books to gain knowledge (Complex).
(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge (Passive).
(c) The books of great writers contain novel thoughts and great ideas (Interrogative).
(d) If we read books we can enrich our mind (Simple). The reading of books brings perfection in our life, and there is no alternative to reading books.
(e) Books are the greatest friends (Comparative).
Answer:
(a) We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.
(b) We are introduced to the realm of knowledge by books.
(c) Don’t the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas.
(e) By reading books, we can enrich our mind.
(e) Books are greater than any other friend.
25. Change the sentences.
Corruption is a great curse to our nation.
(a) No other problem is so dreadful as corruption (Comparative).
(b) It prevails in every walk of our life (Interrogative). It destroys everything.
(c) We fail to enjoy the real progress as corruption devours every good fruits of our efforts (Compound). It can be compared to cancer.
(d) It paralyses the whole nation (Passive).
(e) We must realize the fact and come forward against corruption (Negative).
Answer:
(a) Corruption is more dreadful than any other problem.
(b) Doesn’t it prevail in every walk of our life?
(c) Corruption devours every good fruit of our efforts and so we fail to enjoy the real progress.(d) The whole nation is a paralysed with it.
(e) We cannot but realize the fact and come forward against corruption.
26. Change the sentences.
(a) We should read books to gain knowledge.(Complex).
(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge.(Passive)
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas.(Interrogative)
(d) If we read books, we can enrich our minds.(Simple).The reading of books brings perfection in our life, and there is no alternative to reading books.
(e) Books are the greatest friends.(Comparative)
Answer:
(a) We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.
(b) We are introduced to the realm of knowledge by books.
(c) Don’t the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas?
(d) We can enrich our minds by reading books.
(e) Books are greater than any other friend.
27. Change the sentences.
(a) Honesty is a great virtue. (Complex).
(b) An honest man is respected by all. (Active)
(c) My brother was honest for which he was rewarded. (Simple).
(d) If you are honest you will always be trusted.(Compound).
(e) So we should be honest in our life. (Negative)
Answer:
(a) Honesty is a virtue which is great.
(b) All respects an honest man.
(c) My brother was rewarded for his honesty.
(d) Be honest and you will always be trusted.
(e) So we shouldn’t be dishonest in our life.
28. Change the sentences.
Bangladesh is a small country with a vast population.
(a) Very few countries in the world are as populous as it.(Comparative). Most of the people here live in the villages.
(b) People who live in the villages are farmers.(Simple).
(c) The villagers work hard to support themselves. (Complex)
(d) They are honest and pious. (Negative).
(e) They should be taken care of. (Active)
Answer:
(a) It is more populous than most other countries in the world.
(b) People living in the villages are farmers.
(c) The villagers work hard so that they can support themselves.
(d) They are not dishonest and impious.
(e) The government should take care of them.
29. Change the sentences.
(a) The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. (Comparative).
(b) When it is summer, it becomes emaciated.(Simple).
(c) During the rainy season, it assumes a terrible shape. (Complex).
(d) Who does not know this? (Affirmative)
(e) Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore to enjoy themselves. (Complex).
Answer:
(a) The Padma is bigger than most other rivers in Bangladesh.
(b) During Summer, it becomes emaciated.
(c) When it is the rainy season, it assumes a terrible shape.
(d) Everyone knows it.
(e) Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore so that they can enjoy themselves.
30. Change the sentences.
Bangladesh is a land of scenic beauty.
(a) Cox’s Bazer is the longest sea beach in the world. (Passive).
(b) Everyone knows this. (Interrogative)
(c) Tourists from home and abroad visit this beach. (Passive)
(d) They come here to enjoy themselves (Complex).
(e) Our government is going to take some steps to make it more attractive. (Passive).
Answer:
(a) No other sea beach in the world is as long as Cox’s Bazer.
(b) Who doesn’t know this?
(c) This sea beach is visited by the tourists from home and abroad.
(d) They come here so that they can enjoy themselves.
(e) Some steps are going to be taken by our government to make it more attractive.
31. Change the sentences.
We are Bangladeshi. Bangladesh is a small country.
(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters.(interrogative).
(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten.(Affirmative).
(c)They were inspired by the common people.(active).
(d) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive).
(e) But, today many of them lead a very miserable life. (complex)
Answer:
(a) Aren’t we proud of our freedom fighters?
(b) Their contribution will be remembered for ever.
(c) The common people inspired them.
(d) Their sacrifice is the greatest of all other things.
(e) But today many of them lead a life which is very miserable.
32. Change the sentences.
A flower is a glowing gift of nature.
(a)Who does not like flowers? (Affirmative). They are the symbol of love and beauty.
(b) Flowers are used on different occasions.(active)
(c) We need flowers to decorate a place.(Complex).
(d) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive) It is called the queen of flowers.
(e) As the demands of flowers is increasing day by day, we should cultivate flowers on commercial basis. (Simple) It has both its charm and commercial values too.
Answer:
(a) Everybody likes flower.
(b) We/People use flowers on different occasions.
(c) We need flowers if/when we want to decorate a place.
(d) No other flower is so/as good as the rose.
(e) For the increasing demand of flowers day by day, we should cultivate flowers on commercial basis.
33. Change the sentences.
(a) The postman is a familiar figure.(Complex).
(b) Everyday we see him when he goes in a khaki dress. (Simple)
(c) He delivers letters, money orders, parcels etc. to the addresses. (passive)
(d) He must go from one house to another in fair weather or foul. (Negative).
(e) Though he is a low paid employee, his responsibility is great. (Compound)
Answer:
(a) The postman is a figure who is familiar.
(b) Everyday we see him at the time of his going in khaki dress.
(c) Letters, money orders, parcels, etc are delivered by him to the addresses.
(d) He cannot but go from one house to another in fair weather or foul.
(e) He is a low paid employee but his responsibility is great.
34. Change the sentences.
Books are the best companion to the people.
(a) We should read books to gain knowledge.(Complex).
(b) Books introduce us to the kingdom of the knowledge. (Passive).
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Interrogative)
(d) By reading books, we can enrich our mind.(Compound). The reading of books brings perfection in our life, and there is no alternative to reading books.
(e) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)
Answer:
(a) We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.
(b) We are introduced to kingdom of knowledge by books.
(c) Don’t the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas?
(d) Let us read books and we can enrich our mind.
(e) No other friend is so/as great as books.
35. Change the sentences.
Sumit is my friend.
(a) He is a regular student. (Negative).
(b) He is never late to attend his classes.(affirmative)
(c) He wants to be a doctor to serve people.(Complex). For this reason he has been working hard.
(d) He sits to read when it is time for reading.(Simple)
(e) He is loved by his parents, teachers and friends. (active).
Answer:
(a) He is not an irregular student.
(b) He is always punctual to attend his classes.
(c) He wants to be a doctor so that he can serve people.
(d) He sits to read at the time of reading.
(e) His parents, teachers and friends love him.
36. Change the sentences.
(a) Once there was a king named Lear. (Complex)
(b) He had a daughter whom he loved very much. (Compound)
(c) One day she went to countryside and she was accompanied by her friends. (simple)
(d) She saw a young man playing on his flute.(Complex).
(e) How nice the music was!(Assertive)
Answer:
(a) Once there was a king whose name was Lear.(b) He had a daughter and he loved his classes.
(c) He wants that he will be /would be a famous doctor in life.
(d) He learns his lessons at the time of learning.(e) His friends, teachers and all love him.
37. Change the sentences.
Tahsan is my friend.
(a) He is a regular student. (Negative)
(b) He is never late to attend his classes. (Affirmative)
(c) He wants to be a doctor to serve people.(complex) For this reason, he has been working hard.
(d) He sits to read at when it is time to read.(Simple)
(e) He is loved by his parents, teachers and friends. (Active)
Answer:
(a) He is not an irregular student.
(b) He is always punctual to attend his classes.
(c) He wants to be a doctor so that he can serve the people.
(d) He sits to read at the time of reading.
(e) His parents, teachers and friends love him.
38. Change the sentences.
I read in a big school. It stands in a district town.
(a) It is one of the most famous schools in our district. (Comparative)
(b) The school was established in 1850. (Active). The river Modhimoti flows by the side of the school.
(c) The scenery of the school is very charming.(Exclamatory).
(d) There is a large flower garden in front of the school.(Complex). Most of the teachers of our school are highly qualified.
(e) They are always sincere to their duties.(Negative)
Answer:
(a) It is more famous than most other schools in our district.
(b) People established the school in 1850.
(c) How charming the scenery of the school is! (d) In front of the school there is a flower garden which is large.
(e) There are never insincere to their duties.
39. Change the sentences.
(a) Mango is one of the sweetest fruits in the world.(Comparative). Most of the mangoes of Bangladesh are grown in Chapi Nawabgonj district.
(b) Selling these mangoes, people earn a lot of money. (Compound).
(c) People all over the country visit this place.(Passive)
(d) Mangoes are ripe in the summer. (Complex) At this time the mangoes orchards look very nice.
(e) I wish I could visit this place. (Exclamatory).
Answer:
(a) Mango is sweeter than most other fruits in the world.
(b) People sell these mangoes and earn a lot of money.
(c) This place is visited by people over the country.
(d) Mangoes are ripe when it is summer.
(e) If I could visit this place!
40. Change the sentences.
(a) Once upon a time there was a girl named Jessica. (Complex)
(b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Compound).
(c) She passed her time in reading and writing.(Interrogative)
(d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative).
(e) Everyone praised her. (Passive voice).
Answer:
(a) Once upon a time there was a girl whose name was Jessica.
(b) She was a nice little girl but 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.
