Special uses of some words and phrases Board Question

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) ___ the weather today?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(j) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He ______ in London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____?

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

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

(a) Time is very valuable. We — utilize time properly.

(b) I — take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.

(c) Long ago — lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built an amazing palace in deep dark forest.

(d) — watching a horror film at midnight? You are really scared.

(e) It is winter. You — buy a coat.

(f) — the balcony —? It looks very beautiful but it is really small.

(g) Bangladesh — as an independent state on 16 December 1971 after nine months bloody war against the occupation Pakistan Army.

(h) — was in China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than 1000 years ago.

(i) I cannot ride a bicycle — a motor cycle. I have no money to buy any of them.

(j) — the rain stopped, I started for home.

  

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

(a) Rupa — take up the profession of teaching than be a nurse. She thinks teaching is a noble profession.

(b) Edmund Burke was an orator, writer and shrewd politician. He — in 1729 in England.

(c) — is difficult to regain lost health. So, we should always take care of our health.

(d) — flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many ways.

(e) Sarika is an examinee. She — study a lot to make a good result.

(f) — honesty —? I think it to be a noble virtue.

(g) Rita is ill. We — go to see her. She will be happy to see us.

(h) The girls fell sick — they had foods. The foods were contaminated.

(i) — an elephant —-? I have never seen it before.

(j) He cannot teach in a high school, — in a university.

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

(a) The tennis match restarted — the rain had stopped.

(b) In England, most school children — wear a uniform. Is it the same in Bangladesh?

(c) In our country, rainy season is very different. During this season — rains heavily without any gap.

(d) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He — in 469 BC. He spoke against the traditional Greek beliefs and so he was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.

(e) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior, Kublai Khan. He built an amazing palace in a deep dark and mysterious forest.

(f)A warrior — die than surrender to enemies. He loves his country more than his life.

(g) — the weather — today?

(h) Baby Mom, — a ghost —?

(i) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.

(j) It may rain today. We — take an umbrella.

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

(a) Manners make a man. Students — practise good manners in everyday life.

(b) You look exhausted. You — take rest to refresh yourself.

(c) Raihan has not yet got 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine, — booster dose.

(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers bloom. — seems that everything has got a new life.

(e) Ria : — the frozen mountain peak -?

Purnima: It looks like a white dome.

(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.

(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey ---- possible.

(h) — your family — ? I belong to a nuclear family.

(i) I — learn than quarrel with them.

(j) — was a time when people used to travel on foot or riding animals.

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

(a) Anika can’t afford a bus ticket — air ticket.

(b) It may rain today. You — reach home earlier.

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

(d) As his brother met an accident, he needs to go to hospital — possible.

(e) We — develop our view about hartal and strike. Let’s change our destructive culture.

(f) — have been remarkable changes in the behaviour of our young generation.

(g) Maria Manda is a promising footballer of our country. She — in a remote village, Kalshindur.

(h) — having integrity in one’s character? It is the best quality of a man. these criminals.

(i) He is very poor but honest. He — starve than cheat anybody.

(j) — a squirrel —?

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

(a) Jolly is my friend, she — sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some unavoidable reasons.

(b) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to war situation. The world leaders — concentrate on the economy and security of the common people.

(c) We went to John’s office yesterday. He behaved — he had not known us.

(d) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?

(e) We are waiting outside. You — finish your dinner, don’t delay to join us.

(f) He is so honest that he — die than cheat.

(g) — the ice had cracked? You would have disappeared into the icy water.

(h) You told me about a French novel. — the novel —?

(i) I am very thirsty. I —having a nice cool glass of lemonade.

(j) — exists no life in the Mars.

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

(a) These kids are fun-loving. They — play than study.

(b) She is an irresponsible person. You can’t trust her with your dog, — with your child.

(c) A: — your new office —? B: I love it. The environment is very peaceful.

(d) The show resumed — the power supply was restored. It was a great relief for the spectators.

(e) I have to meet my aunt in 15 minutes. I — go now or I will be late.

(f) The weather is very hot and humid. — is expected that it will rain this evening.

(g) — goes a proverb that unity is strength. So, we must be united till we reach our goal.

(h) In England, school children — wear uniforms. What about Bangladesh?

(i) Shakespeare — and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

(j) Son: Dad, — an Arctic fox – ?

Father: I’ve no idea. But you can always Google the term and find out.

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

(a) A good citizen —— perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot.

(b) —— is no fish here. It’s a swimming pool.

(c) Mr. Habib is an honest man. He —— starve than take bribe.

(d) —— walking alone through a forest? I had never faced such a situation.

(e) —— she finished her work, she called her father.

(f) Sumi: Mom, —— a fox ——?                

Mother: Well, it is somewhat like dog.

(g) He is very miserly. He doesn’t help his neighbours, —— the villagers.

(h) I went to my village home on foot. —— took me two hours to reach there.

(i) The weather is getting worse. I —— start for home. My parents will be anxious for me.

(j) Tennyson was a great victorian poet. He —— in England.

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

(a) Your performance is not satisfactory. You will — be it careful in future. 

(b) X is an honest man. He — die than steal. 

(c) I am a poor student. I cannot buy my necessary books, set by necessary books, — a smartphone.

(d) You have failed in the test examination. You — start reading attentively from today. 

(e) Madhusudan Dutta is an epic poet. He — at Sagardari in Jashore. 

(f) I had a bad luck. — I reached the station, the train left. 

(g) — the Bay of Bengal — ? My friend is going there for a Visit tomorrow. 

(h)— it travelling by an air? I have no idea about it. 

(i) Recently I have visited the Sundarbans. ___ are tigers in it.

(j) ____ is many years since I saw him last. Today I cannot recognize him.

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

Answer: a) it is high time; B) Would you mind; C) as if; D) was born; e) Unless; f) would rather; g) What does.. look like; h) as soon as; I) have to; j) There

2. [Rajshahi Board-2019]
[had better, let alone, what does ..... look like, as soon as, as if, there, would you mind, would rather, it, was born]
(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom.--- seems that everything has got a new life.
(b) Baby: Mom, --- an owl---?
(c) Don't disturb me, you --- leave me alone at this moment.
(d) The poor man--- starve than beg.
(e)--- exists no life on Mars.
(f)---taking tea with me?
(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He--- in 1771.
(h) She acts ---she were mad.
(i) ---we reached the station, the train started.
(j) He did not even see a hill, --- a mountain.
Answer: a) It; B) What does... look like; C) had better; D) would rather; e) There; f) Would you mind; g) was born; h) as if; I) As soon as; j) let alone

3. [Cumilla Board-2019]
[what does.....look like, how to, in order that, it is high time, was born, had to, what's it like, let alone, unless, lest]
(a) The child cannot walk----run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He---in 1960.
(c) At present, the children do not know --- swim in water.
(d) Parents--- work hard to take care of their children.
(e) Rima studies hard --- GPA-5 should be missed.
(f) Father, --- a ghost---?
(g) Tanisha went to college ---she could learn something.
(h) --- people stopped corruption from society.
(i)---swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems a new experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life---you work hard.

Answer: a) let alone; B) was born; C) how to; D) had to; e) Lest; f) want does... look like; g) in order that; h) It's high time; I) what's it like; j) unless

4. [Jashore Board-2019]
[would you mind, was born, let alone, had better, there, what does ....... look like, as if, would rather, as soon as, have to]
(a) --- flying in the sky? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(b) ---was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very famous.
(c) I---and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.
(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we --- struggle more to win the world cup.
(e) He cannot tell my name, ---my address. He is really a liar.
(f) --- the earth ---? It's not completely round.
(g) We --- walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(h) The class started --- I reached my college. I was really lucky.
(i) You look so weak. You ---go home as early as possible.
(j) The man pretended--- he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.
Answer: a) Would you mind; B) There; C) was born; D) have to; e) let alone; FL want does...look like; g) would rather; h) as soon as; I) had better; j) as if

5. [Sylhet Board-2019]
[as if, it is about time, would rather, feel like, blow one's own trumpet, is used to, as far as, when it comes to, had better, needn't have]
(a) "Can I smoke here?" "I --- you didn't. It's a no-smoking zone."
(b) This car is absolutely fine --- the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train was late and we had to wait for an hour. We --- hurried.
(d) It's well past 10 and Diba is still in bed. --- she got up.
(e) Nishi is a nice girl. But --- cooking, she is absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She --- living alone.
(g) Well, you don't need to ---. We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks --- it's going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don't --- going out this evening.
(j) “It's getting late. I have to go now.” “You --- not. It's raining very hard.”

Answer: a) would rather; B) as far as; c) needn't have hurried; D) It is about time; e) when it come; f) is used to; g) blow your won trumpet; h) as if; I) feel like; j) had better

6. [Barishal Board-2019]
[as though, was born, what ...... look like, it, had to, had better, would rather, there, as soon as, let alone]
(a) We --- hire a rickshaw. It's already too late. We have to reach the exam hall in time.
(b) I can't remember the name of the story, --- the details about the different characters. I read the story many years ago.
(c) Nobody likes Suborna at all. She talks --- she knew everything in the world.
(d) Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature. He --- in the famous Tagore family.
(e)--- does a leopard ---?
(f) The cricket match restarted --- the third umpire declared the decision. It was a great relief for the spectators.
(g) It was a terrible ship. --- was no crew in that ship of death.
(h) In ancient time, people --- fight against dangerous wild animals. Is it same in the present days?
(i) In our country, the rainy season is very different. During this season --- rains heavily without any gap.
(j) Tarek --- sleep than watch such type of film. It's really boring.

Answer: a) had better; B) let alone; C) as though; D) was born; e) What ... look like; f) as soon as; g) There; h) had to; I) it; j) would rather

7. [Chattogram Board-2019]
[No sooner had, unless, what does .... look like, in order to, as if, what if, there, let alone, was born]
(a) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard --- get themselves admitted into universities.
(b) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ---- you make the best use of time.
(c) The students were talking in the class. --- the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
(d) He proceeded --- he had never seen me. His behaviour shocked me.
(e) The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile, --- five miles.
(f) I'm in short of time. ------the train is late?
(g) Once --- lived a farmer. He had four sons. (h) Have you seen a camel? --- it --- ?
(i) --- is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using Facebook.
(j) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He ---in Kishoregonj.
Answer: a) in order to; B) unless; C) No sooner had; D) as if; e) let alone; f) What if; g) there; h) What does.. look like; i) It; j) was born

8. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
[there, was born, have to, let alone, what if, had better, as soon as, would rather, what's it like, as if]
(a) I have never walked five miles at a stretch, -----ten miles. The idea of walking so much distance frightens me.
(b) I have never visited Kuakata. --- visiting this place in the coming summer vacation?
(c) People do not like his way of behaviour. He always behaves --- he were a great leader.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country. ---we turn this land into a mango orchard?
(e) The criminal ran away ---he saw the police. He was afraid of being arrested.
(f) Smoking tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You ---give up this bad habit.
(g) Once ---lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(h) Shimul ---work hard than beg. He is very industrious and painstaking.
(i) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC exam. He ¾ study hard to get completely prepared before the exam.
(j) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He --- in 1879 and breathed his last in 1955.

Answer: a) let alone; B) What's it like; C) as if; D) What if; e) as soon as; f) have to; g) there; h) would rather; i) had better; j) was born

9. [HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]
[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 Sundarban. 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.

Answer: 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

10. [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set)]
[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 cellphone, --- 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.

Answer: 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

Special uses of some words and phrases Board Question 2017

11. [Dhaka Board-2017[
[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?

Answer: 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

12. [Rajshahi Board-2017]
[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 airplane.
(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) Long ago, ---lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan.
(j) I ---seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from a fever for a long time.

Answer: 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.

13. [Cumilla Board-2017]
[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 a foul smell in the room. ---opening the windows?
(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say goodbye 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.

Answer: 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.

14. [Jashore Board-2017]
[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 very poor writing skills. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla ---in English.
(c) Some city dwellers’ behavior is often too formal. They speak in such a way ---they were never in the village.
(d) I have never traveled by air. ---flying in the sky?
(e) Riaz:---the frozen mountain peak.....? Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from toothache. 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 companies.
(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 this for quite a long time. We can’t take much time anymore. We --- come to a conclusion.

Answer: 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.

15. [Chittagong Board-2017]
[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 Harison 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 a conspiracy against the country---Bangladesh were not their own country.
(i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. ---the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut of diplomatic relation with Pakistan?
(j) Teacher: Learners, ---the national flower of Bangladesh ---?

Answer: 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.

16. [Dinajpur Board-2017]
[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 body and mind.
(c) Do you often ---travel on business? You are always seen traveling 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.
(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I --- be a waiter than a barman.
(f) ---I see my father coming to my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam ---in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy.
(i) The economical 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.