Special use of some Phrases/words
Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
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| what does ... look like | would rather | have to/has to |
| what's ... like | let alone | had better |
| There | was born | It |
| as soon as |
(b) I'll come over to your place — I can.
(c) I — you returned the book in the evening.
(d) — the dinosaur — ?
(e) He is seriously ill. He — consult a doctor.
(f) — is raining heavily now. So, we have to wait there.
(g) — is a primary school in our village. We should send our children to school.
(h) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he —.
(i) He cannot speak Bangla clearly — English.
(j) A: — the tour — ?
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) as soon as;
(c) would reather;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) had better;
(f) It;
(g) There;
(h) was born;
(i) let alone;
(j) What's ... like
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| as soon as | let alone | it |
| there | would rather | was born |
| what does ... look like | had better | have to / has to |
| what's ... like |
(b) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck any flower, — other children.
(c) — is very difficult to get good grade in Bangla and English.
(d) It is getting dark. You — go home right now.
(e) The students were making a noise in the class. But — the teacher entered the class, they kept quiet.
(f) — your garden — ? It is like a paradise.
(g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg.
(h) Michael Madhusudan Dutta was a popular Bangalee poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family.
(i) 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.
(j) Son : Dad, — an alien — ?
Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.
See Answer
(a) There;
(b) let alone;
(c) It;
(d) had better;
(e) as soon as;
(f) What's ... like;
(g) would rather;
(h) was born;
(i) has to;
(j) what does ... look like
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| as soon as | what does ... look like | have to / has to |
| what's ... like | it | had better |
| was born | let alone | there |
| would rather |
(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise, none will believe us.
(c) — your cousin — ?
(d) — mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.
(e) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long time and hard labour to build this city.
(f) Abdur Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, — a car.
(g) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(h) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress.
(i) Rana : Hi Robi! — a peacock — ?
Robi : It's a very nice bird. It knows how to dance.
(j) Cox's Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) would rather;
(c) What's ... like;
(d) As soon as;
(e) It;
(f) let alone;
(g) was born;
(h) had better;
(i) What does ... like;
(j) There
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| what does ... look like | have to / has to | as soon as |
| it | was born | let alone |
| would rather | there | had better |
| what's ... like |
(b) The storm was raging violently. We got out — it abated.
(c) My college is far away from our house. I — walk a long way to go to my college.
(d) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He — in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur.
(e) — is very hot today. Load-shedding is aggravating the situation.
(f) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(g) Rishan doesn't want to buy anything for himself, — send a gift to his penfriend. He is too miserly.
(h) Baby 1: I have never seen a deer. Have you? — it — ?
Baby 2: Really? It's a goat-like animal with brown, spotted skin.
(i) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you.
(j) — is no shark here. It is a pond.
See Answer
(a) would rather;
(b) as soon as;
(c) have to;
(d) was born;
(e) It;
(f) had better;
(g) let alone;
(h) What does ... look like;
(i) what's ... like;
(j) There
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| it | there | as soon as |
| was born | what's ... like | let alone |
| would rather | had better | what does ... look like |
| have to / has to |
(b) I — resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice against injustice.
(c) Son: — a satellite — ?
Father: I have heard of it but never got a chance to see it.
(d) We informed the police — the incident took place. But the police didn't arrive even after two hours.
(e) Our society is full of bad persons. We — remain aware of them.
(f) — is a hue and cry on the road. Something must have happened.
(g) — appears that we will not be able to return in time. Would you mind coming tomorrow?
(h) They do not afford to run a departmental store, — super shop. They are struggling to improve their condition.
(i) You — give up smoking. You may be affected by cancer.
(j) — the weather — ? It is very windy. None should go out.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) would rather;
(c) What does ... look like;
(d) As soon as;
(e) have to;
(f) There;
(g) It;
(h) let alone;
(i) had better;
(j) What's ... like
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| had better | there | have to / has to |
| would rather | let alone | what does ... look like |
| it | was born | as soon as |
| what's ... like |
(b) They are very brave. They — face any problem than sit idle.
(c) Let's go to the cinema. — is not worth waiting any longer.
(d) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You — take rest.
(e) Salam feels pain in his chest. He — go back to the hospital for a scan next week.
(f) Tagore — in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913.
(g) — is no fish here. It is a swimming pool.
(h) I went there to meet with him. — I saw him, I rushed to talk to him.
(i) Baby : Mom, — dracula — ?
Mother : It's very dangerous, dear. You can watch them in films.
(j) Smita: Shami, — caviare — ?
Shami: Sorry, friend. I have no idea about caviare. I have never tasted it.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) would rather;
(c) It;
(d) have to;
(e) had better;
(f) was born;
(g) There;
(h) As soon as;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) What's ... like
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| there | let alone | it |
| what's ... like | have to / has to | as soon as |
| was born | had better | would rather |
| what does ... look like |
(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) — 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 economical condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day — square meals.
(j) Daughter : Father, — ringtone — ?
Father : It's a short tune.
See Answer
(a) had better;
(b) It;
(c) have to;
(d) there;
(e) What does ... look like;
(f) As soon as;
(g) would rather;
(h) was born;
(i) let alone;
(j) what's ... like
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| there | was born | have to / has to |
| let alone | what does ... look like | had better |
| as soon as | would rather | what's ... like |
| it |
(b) Though I am poor, I hate begging. I — die than beg.
(c) The criminal ran away — he saw the police. He was afraid of being arrested.
(d) Smoking tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You — give up this bad habit.
(e) Once — lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(f) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC Exam. He — study hard to get completely prepared before the exam.
(g) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He — in 1879 and breathed his last in 1955.
(h) — your family — ? Our family is not very big. It's comparatively small.
(i) Baby : Mom, — dracula — ?
Mother : It's very dangerous, dear. You can watch them in films.
(j) Life is very difficult in the deserts. It is very hot. — hardly rains there.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) would rather;
(c) as soon as;
(d) had better;
(e) there;
(f) has to;
(g) was born;
(h) what's ... like;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) It
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| would rather | what's ... like | was born |
| as soon as | had better | have to / has to |
| it | let alone | there |
| what does ... look like |
(b) You — apply to the Principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it.
(c) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful.
(d) A good citizen — perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot.
(e) The The authoress : — your mother — , Jerry?
Jerry : She is a very nice woman. She looks like the star twinkling in the cloudless sky.
(f) The owner of the factory misbehaves towards his employees. They — starve than work in the factory.
(g) The tennis match restarted — the rain stopped. It was a great relief for the spectators.
(h) He cannot deal with his own problems — yours. You need not share your problem with him.
(i) Daughter : Mom, — pottery — ?
(j) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Ghenghis Khan.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) had better;
(c) It;
(d) has to;
(e) What does ... look like;
(f) would better;
(g) as soon as;
(h) let alone;
(i) what's ... like;
(j) there
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| let alone | what does ... look like | was born |
| there | have to / has to | as soon as |
| had better | would rather | what's ... like |
| it |
(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla — in English.
(c) — is important to realize that success in girls' education generally results from an integrated approach to community development.
(d) Riaz: — the frozen mountain peak — ?
Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(e) Sheela is suffering from toothache. She — see a dentist.
(f) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.
(g) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.
(h) 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.
(i) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can't take much time any more. We — come to a conclusion.
(j) — he — ? He is almost like Salman Khan.
See Answer
(a) there;
(b) let alone;
(c) It;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) had better;
(f) as soon as;
(g) would rather;
(h) was born;
(i) have to;
(j) What's ... like
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| have to / has to | was born | let alone |
| had better | it | what does ... look like |
| as soon as | would rather | there |
| what's ... like |
(b) I — and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.
(c) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we — struggle more to win the World Cup.
(d) Rahim cannot tell my name, — my address. He is really a liar.
(e) — the earth — ? It's not completely round.
(f) Tamal — walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(g) The class started — I reached my college. I was really lucky.
(h) You look so weak. You — go home as early as possible.
(i) — 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.
(j) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you.
See Answer
(a) there;
(b) was born;
(c) have to;
(d) let alone;
(e) What does ... look like;
(f) would rather;
(g) as soon as;
(h) had better;
(i) It;
(j) What's ... like
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| was born | what's ... like | it |
| let alone | there | would rather |
| what does ... look like | had better | have to / has to |
| as soon as |
(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) I'll call you — I arrive. Then we will go to market.
(f) Prabha can't afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually, she is very poor.
(g) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time. — is, of course, a good habit.
(h) Tajuddin Ahmad, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh — in 1925. He was a wise man.
(i) A good citizen — obey the rules of law. This obedience will make him disciplined.
(j) Daughter : Mom, — a chess board — ?
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(a) What's ... like;
(b) had better;
(c) would rather;
(d) There;
(e) as soon as;
(f) let alone;
(g) It;
(h) was born;
(i) has to;
(j) what does ... look like
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| had better | let alone | have to / has to |
| as soon as | was born | what does ... look like |
| there | it | would rather |
| what's ... like |
(b) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.
(c) — lived a wise man but he was not well-known to all.
(d) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard.
(e) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — into a needy family.
(f) — a dinosaur — ? Have you ever seen it?
(g) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice.
(h) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.
(i) Students — prepare their notes by themselves.
(j) — your new teacher — ? He is very expert and dynamic.
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(a) had better;
(b) let alone;
(c) There;
(d) It;
(e) was born;
(f) What does ... look like;
(g) as soon as;
(h) would rather;
(i) have to;
(j) what's ... like
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| as soon as | there | would rather |
| was born | let alone | have to / has to |
| it | had better | what does ... look like |
| what's ... like |
(b) "It's getting late. I have to go now." "You — not. It's raining very hard."
(c) Baby: Mom, — a ghost — ?
Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I have never seen any ghost before.
(d) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior, Kubla Khan. He won many battles against the innocents.
(e) Socrates was a great philosopher. He — in Athens in 469 BC. He spoke against the traditional Greek beliefs, and so, he was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock, a strong poison.
(f) His income is very poor. He cannot buy an ordinary watch, — a costly one.
(g) He — stay inside because it is raining in torrents.
(h) — seems that he is very sick. He can't even talk to us.
(i) Son : Mother, — skiing — ?
Mother: It is the sport or activity of moving over snow or ice or skis.
(j) Give him the good news — you meet him.
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(a) would rather;
(b) had better;
(c) what does ... look like;
(d) there;
(e) was born;
(f) let alone;
(g) has to;
(h) It;
(i) what's ... like;
(j) as soon as
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| had better | was born | would rather |
| as soon as | let alone | have to / has to |
| it | there | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like |
(b) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometre — five kilometres.
(c) — is a nice kitchen garden just behind our houses. So, we can get fresh vegetables from there.
(d) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest.
(e) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg.
(f) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bangalee poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young.
(g) 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.
(h) — is really unfortunate for a boy like him to fail in the exam.
(i) A: — your bed — ?
B: It looks like a sports car.
(j) — a clown — ? You've seen a clown in the circus many a time.
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(a) As soon as;
(b) let alone;
(c) There;
(d) had better;
(e) would rather;
(f) was born;
(g) has to;
(h) It;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) What's ... like
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| there | have to / has to | had better |
| would rather | it | let alone |
| what does ... look like | was born | as soon as |
| what's ... like |
(b) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative's home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel.
(c) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane.
(d) Daughter : Mom, — an albatross — ?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
(e) Long ago, - lived a mightly warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan.
(f) Rafi — follow the rules of health in order to live well.
(g) I can't remember my father's face because, I lost him in my very tender age. — he — ?
(h) We — take warm clothes. It may get colder at night.
(i) The class started — the bell rang. Our class teacher is very punctual.
(j) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere anytime.
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(a) was born;
(b) would rather;
(c) let alone;
(d) what does ... look like;
(e) there;
(f) has to;
(g) What's ... like;
(h) had better;
(i) as soon as;
(j) It
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| have to / has to | what's like | was born |
| as soon as | let alone | had better |
| what does ... look like | would rather | there |
| it |
(b) It may rain today. You — leave earlier.
(c) — is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(d) He will get his visa today. He — go to the office.
(e) We — develop our humanity than observer hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture.
(f) Angles are believed to be servants of God. do you know — an angel — ?
(g) Robert Herrick is an English romantic poet. He — in London in 1591.
(h) — are many beautiful places in our country. Tourists from home and abroad come to visit these places.
(i) I was going to college. On the way, I was caught in a torrential rain. I took shelter in a shop. — the rain stopped, I started for home.
(j) I have never seen the National Memorial at Savar. — it — ?
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(a) let alone;
(b) had better;
(c) It;
(d) has to;
(e) would rather;
(f) what's ... like;
(g) was born;
(h) There;
(i) As soon as;
(j) What does ... look like
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| had better | let alone | what does ... look like |
| as soon as | have to / has to | there |
| would rather | it | was born |
| what's ... like |
(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) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He — in 1771.
(g) — we reached the station, the train started.
(h) He did not even see a hill, — a mountain.
(i) We — stop cutting down trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment.
(j) A: — a clown —?
B: An entertainer who wears funny clothes.
See Answer
(a) It;
(b) what does ... look like;
(c) had better;
(d) would rather;
(e) There;
(f) was born;
(g) As soon as;
(h) let alone;
(i) have to;
(j) what's ... like
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| was born | as soon as | it |
| what does ... look like | had better | there |
| have to / has to | let alone | would rather |
| what's ... like |
(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement.
(c) Cox’s Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.
(d) The other day, I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg.
(e) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk. 2,000.
(f) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere anytime.
(g) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger.
(h) Have you ever heard the name of Willian Shakespeare? He — on 23 April 1564 in England.
(i) Son: Dad, — an alien — ?
Father: Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.
(j) — his brother — ? His brother is a hedonist.
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) had better;
(c) There;
(d) would rather;
(e) let alone;
(f) It;
(g) As soon as;
(h) was born;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) what's ... like
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| there | let alone | was born |
| would rather | as soon as | what does ... look like |
| had better | have to / has to | it |
| what's ... like |
(b) — is a river beside our village. Everyday we swam in it.
(c) I don't watch cricket, — play. I am not fond of it.
(d) It is autumn. They — make a journey by boat than a journey by train.
(e) Sabrina looks very happy. A baby — in their family last night.
(f) The students fell sick — they had foods. The foods were poisonous.
(g) I — not stay here anymore. A clash may occur between the two rival groups.
(h) — appears that there has been an accident.
(i) — a camel — ?
(j) Boarder : — your room service — ?
Receptionist : Our service is excellent.
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(a) have to;
(b) There;
(c) let alone;
(d) would rather;
(e) let alone;
(f) as soon as;
(g) had better;
(h) It;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) What's ... like
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| what does ... look like | have to / has to | as soon as |
| there | was born | would rather |
| what's ... like | let alone | had better |
| it |
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He — in 1960.
(c) Salam — work hard to take care of his children.
(d) Father, — a ghost — ?
(e) — your family — ? Our family is an ideal family.
(f) It started raining — we got out of the car. It was really an awkward situation.
(g) Long ago, — lived a boy named Bayazid Bostami. He was famous for his love and respect towards his mother.
(h) The baby is sleeping. You — turn off the TV. You will be in trouble if it wakes up.
(i) It is winter. He — buy a coat than a shirt.
(j) — requires nothing but goodwill to do good to people. And it is said that charity begins at home.
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(a) let alone;
(b) was born;
(c) has to;
(d) what does ... look like;
(e) What's ... like;
(f) as soon as;
(g) there;
(h) had better;
(i) would rather;
(j) It
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| was born | what does ... look like | there |
| would rather | let alone | had better |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| it |
(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 AD.
(g) You look sick. You — go home immediately.
(h) — was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to me.
(i) A: — your bed — ?
B: It looks like a sports car.
(j) — is not necessary for you to go there. You can stay at home and enjoy a sound sleep.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) have to;
(c) What does ... look like;
(d) would rather;
(e) As soon as;
(f) was born;
(g) had better;
(h) There;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) It
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| there | as soon as | what does ... look like |
| was born | it | have to / has to |
| had better | let alone | would rather |
| what's ... like |
(b) During the Liberation War of Bangladesh, — was a great English musician and singer George Harrison who sang for Bangladesh.
(c) The patient was indifferent to his disease. He talked to us in normal way. — was the sign of strong resilience.
(d) My foreign friend told me you — leave this country than live here. I replied "This is my motherland."
(e) In 1971, the Pakistan 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) A: — Neanderthal attitude — ?
B: It is unpleasant, rude and socially unacceptable behaviour.
(h) Teacher: Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh?
(i) Rina's brother died last night. — her parents heard the news, they burst into tears.
(j) It is getting dark. I — go now.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) there;
(c) It;
(d) would rather;
(e) has to;
(f) let alone;
(g) what's ... like;
(h) what does ... look like;
(i) as soon as;
(j) had better
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| would rather | what does ... look like | had better |
| have to / has to | as soon as | there |
| let alone | was born | it |
| what's ... like |
(b) Once — lived a farmer. He had four sons.
(c) Have you seen a camel? — it — ?
(d) — is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using Facebook.
(e) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He — in Kishoreganj.
(f) Jerry is an orphan. He — fend for himself.
(g) Saima — study English literature than Mathematics. She has a great passion for literature.
(h) Your exam is knocking at the door. You — concentrate on your study. If you ignore your study in this way, you may cut a sorry figure in the exam.
(i) The match resumed — the rain stopped. It was a relief for the spectators.
(j) — skating — ? It's the sport or activity of moving on ice on skates.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) better;
(c) What does ... look like;
(d) It;
(e) was born;
(f) has to;
(g) would rather;
(h) had better;
(i) as soon as;
(j) What's ... like
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| there | would rather | was born |
| had better | as soon as | let alone |
| have to / has to | what's ... like | it |
| what does ... look like |
(b) He cannot score a goal, — a hat-trick.
(c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible.
(d) No one is happy with her result. She — understand it.
(e) — lived a very clever fox in a jungle.
(f) Zahir Raihan — on 19 August 1935 in Feni.
(g) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(h) — a dinosaur — ? Have you ever seen it?
(i) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.
(j) — tour — ? It's very enjoyable.
See Answer
(a) It;
(b) let alone;
(c) as soon as;
(d) had better;
(e) There;
(f) was born;
(g) have to;
(h) What does ... look like;
(i) would rather;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | was born | as soon as |
| had better | what's ... like | there |
| it | would rather | have to / has to |
| what does ... look like |
(b) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(c) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.
(d) Give him the good news — you meet him.
(e) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(f) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(g) — your new dress — ? It's nice.
(h) Time is over. I — go now.
(i) Baby : Mom, — a Kangaroo — ?
Mom: It's a rabbit like animal with a pouch but bigger than a rabbit.
(j) Kazi Nazrul Islam is a rebel poet. He — in West Bengal.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) It;
(c) would rather;
(d) as soon as;
(e) There;
(f) had better;
(g) What's ... like;
(h) have to;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) was born
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| what does ... look like | was born | it |
| have to / has to | had better | would rather |
| there | as soon as | let alone |
| what's .... like |
(b) I can't remember the name of the story, — the details about the different characters I read the story many years ago.
(c) Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature. He — into the famous Tagore family.
(d) — a leopard — ?
(e) The cricket match restarted — the third umpire declared the decision. It was a great relief for the spectators.
(f) It was a terrible ship. — was no crew in that ship of death.
(g) He — walk a long way to go to his college.
(h) In our country, rainy season is very different. During this season, — rains heavily.
(i) Tarek — sleep than watch such type of film. It's really boring.
(j) Boarder : — the food — in your hotel?
Waiter : It is quite good.
See Answer
(a) had better;
(b) let alone;
(c) was born;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) as soon as;
(f) There;
(g) has to;
(h) it;
(i) would rather;
(j) What's ... like
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| there | it | what does ... look like |
| was born | have to / has to | what's ... like |
| as soon as | had better | would rather |
| let alone |
(b) Mr. Rziz is an honest man. He — starve than take bribe.
(c) Your mother is ill. So, I think you — go home early.
(d) You don't know how poor he is. He cannot buy a fan — an air-conditioner.
(e) — forgiveness — ? It is really a divine virtue.
(f) He will get his visa today. He — go to the office.
(g) Rina's brother died last night. — her parents heard the news, they burst into tears.
(h) Limon is not active. So, — does not matter if he comes late. We have to do it by ourselves.
(i) — a kangaroo — ?
(j) Ripon is a symbol of versatile genius. He — into a needy family.
See Answer
(a) There;
(b) would rather;
(c) had better;
(d) let alone;
(e) What's ... like;
(f) has to;
(g) As soon as;
(h) it;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) was born
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| as soon as | would rather | what's ... like |
| let alone | there | was born |
| what does ... look like | had better | have to / has to |
| it |
(b) We suspected, — was Akram who took away money from the box.
(c) — was a king named Solomon. He was powerful and intelligent.
(d) His income was very limited. He could not buy a motorbike — a luxury car.
(e) Mr. Habib is very honest. He — resign the post than earn money in a dishonest way.
(f) Lost time never comes back in life. So, you — not waste time in unprofitable work.
(g) Kazi Nazrul Islam is a rebel poet. He — in West Bengal.
(h) Paradise lies under parents' foot. So, we all — obey our parents.
(i) — the lion saw the mouse, he became very angry, he wanted to kill it.
(j) — their friendship — ? Excellent!
See Answer
(a) What does ... look like;
(b) it;
(c) There;
(d) let alone;
(e) would rather;
(f) had better;
(g) was born;
(h) have to;
(i) As soon as;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) He cannot score a goal, — a hat-trick.
(c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible.
(d) No one is happy with her result; she — understand it.
(e) — lived a very clever fox in a jungle.
(f) Zahir Raihan — on 19 August 1935 in Feni.
(g) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(h) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise, none will believe us.
(i) Rana : Hi Robi, — a peacock — ? Robi : ? Robi : It's a very nice bird. It knows how to dance.
(j) — courtesy — ? It is a unique quality in human life.
See Answer
(a) It;
(b) let alone;
(c) as soon as;
(d) had better;
(e) There;
(f) was born;
(g) have to;
(h) would rather;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — was a chilly winter evening. A chilly wind was blowing from the north. So I dared not go out.
(c ) The poor villagers cannot afford to manage one meal a day — two square meals. It seems like a fairy tale.
(d) Everybody wishing to get a government job — pass BCS examination. It is the yardstick of any government job.
(e) — patience — ? It is, so to speak, the key to success in life.
(f) I — starve than ask for anybody's help. Because I think it is disgraceful.
(g) — an elephant — ? It looks very giantly.
(h) Nipa was my school friend. — she saw me she took me to her bosom.
(i) Our environment is getting polluted. We — plant more trees to save the environment.
(j) Kazi Nazrul Islam — into an impoverished family.
See Answer
(a) There;
(b) It;
(c) let alone;
(d) has to;
(e) what's ... like;
(f) would rather;
(g) What does ... look like;
(h) As soon as;
(i) had better;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Mr. Kamal is very honest. He cannot tell a lie — commit a crime.
(c) Mir Jafar is a great liar. He — give up his bad habit.
(d) He — with a silver spoon.
(e) We are stuck up in a great traffic jam. We — wait.
(f) — the leaders entered the meeting, the followers welcomed them clapping.
(g) A: — ghost — ?
B: Sorry, I have no idea.
(h) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. We should walk in the morning regularly, because it refreshes both the body and mind.
(i) Long ago, — lived a very pious and kind-hearted man. His name was Hatem Tai.
(j) — a clown — ? You've seen a clown in the circus.
See Answer
(a) would rather;
(b) let alone;
(c) had better;
(d) was born;
(e) have to;
(f) As soon as;
(g) What's like;
(h) It;
(i) there;
(j) What's does ... look like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) We — pay a visit to Cox's Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited Sundarbans.
(c) He is not at home now. — he returns, I'll ring you.
(d) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — into a needy family.
(e) Foyot's was a very expensive restaurant. The writer never thought of going there — luncheon there.
(f) — are five flights to Dhaka every day. You can take any flight.
(g) In 1971, the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize for this to Bangladesh.
(h) — is five years since I saw you. When are you coming back?
(i) A: — doubt — ?
B: A feeling of being uncertain about something.
(j) Daughter : Mom, — an albatross — ?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and South Oceans.
See Answer
(a) had better;
(b) would rather;
(c) As soon as;
(d) was born;
(e) let alone;
(f) There;
(g) has to;
(h) It;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) what does ... look like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Arnav is a dull student. He can't pass in C grade — in A+ grade.
(c) — lived a king called Midas. He was fond of gold.
(d) Rana : Hi, Robi – a peacock — ?
Robi : Its a very nice bird. It knows how to dance.
(e) It's been raining since morning. You — take an umbrella with you.
(f) A venomous snake enters into Ruhul's house. He — kill it.
(g) — Tamim Iqbal scored the winning run, the audience started jumping.
(h) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(i) Baby: Mom, — a ghost — ?
Mom: Sorry dear, no idea. I had never been to any Ghost Island.
(j) 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.
See Answer
(a) would rather;
(b) let alone;
(c) There;
(d) what does ... look like;
(e) had better;
(f) has to;
(g) As soon as;
(h) It;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(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) You look sick. You — go home immediately.
(h) – was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to you.
(i) She quarrels with me all the time. — is impossible for me to tolerate her.
(j) — swimming — ? It seems to be very heroic to me.
See Answer
(a) let alone;
(b) have to;
(c) What does ... look like;
(d) would rather;
(e) As soon as;
(f) was born;
(g) had better;
(h) There;
(i) It;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.
(c) — lived a wise man but he was not well-known to all.
(d) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard.
(e) Nazrul is a symbol of versatile genius. He — into a needy family.
(f) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice.
(g) — a dinosaur — ? Have you ever seen it?
(h) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.
(i) We — stop cutting down trees. Deforestation is detrimental to environment.
(j) — your garden — ? It is so beautiful. Everybody is impressed with it.
See Answer
(a) had better;
(b) let alone;
(c) There;
(d) It;
(e) was born;
(f) as soon as;
(g) What does ... look like;
(h) would rather;
(i) have to;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Today is a rainy day. You — not go out today.
(c) I — go on starving than yield to the dishonest persons.
(d) — lived an old man in a village. He was very wise.
(e) I will call you — I arrive. Then, we will go to market.
(f) She can't afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop.
(g) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, our Father of the Nation, — in 1920.
(h) A: What if it rains heavily this afternoon?
B: We — stay inside and play indoor games.
(i) A: — your bed — ?
B: It looks like a sports car.
(j) — is not necessary for you to go there. You can stay at home and enjoy a sound sleep.
See Answer
(a) What's ... like;
(b) had better;
(c) would rather;
(d) There;
(e) as soon as;
(f) let alone;
(g) was born;
(h) have to;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) It
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Long ago, — lived a hare in a forest. A tortoise also lived nearby.
(c) I — starve than earn my livelihood dishonestly.
(d) Brojen Das was the first South Asian to swim across the English Channel. He — on 9 December 1927 in Munshiganj district.
(e) — ugliness — ? Isn't ugliness a part of life too?
(f) Your father will come tomorrow from London. You — go to the airport to receive him.
(g) You can have your coffee — you come home from office.
(h) My baby is crying. I — put the meat in the oven.
(i) A: — a moonlit night — ?
B: It looks bright with soft light.
(j) A: What's it like visiting a place of historical interest?
B: — gives us information about our heritage.
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(a) let alone;
(b) there;
(c) would rather;
(d) was born;
(e) What's ... like;
(f) had better;
(g) as soon as;
(h) have to;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) It
39
| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — goes an old man. Everybody respects him for his wisdom.
(c) Don't make fun. He can't walk a mile — ten miles.
(d) He said to me." — an alien — ?" But I couldn't answer.
(e) Bangladesh is our motherland. We all — work for it.
(f) It's raining outside. I — stay at home than go to college.
(g) He went out — he saw me. I can't believe it.
(h) — dishonesty — ? It is a bad practice and is hated by all.
(i) Kazi Nazrul Islam is a great poet. He — in 1899 AD. He wrote against injustice.
(j) What's it like visiting Kuakata seabeach? — is quite exciting.
See Answer
(a) had better;
(b) There;
(c) let alone;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) have to;
(f) would rather;
(g) as soon as;
(h) What's ... like;
(i) was born;
(j) It
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) I — walk home than take a rickshaw. The road is jam-packed.
(c) He was too tired to walk, — run.
(d) The sky is getting dark. You — carry an umbrella.
(e) His father is very sick. — seems to be no hope of recovery.
(f) — mother's love — ? It is incomparable.
(g) — Mr. Robertson — ? Though he looks serious, he is an interesting man.
(h) The train blew whistle. — the passengers heard the whistle, they went into it.
(i) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He — in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district.
(j) — is very hot today. Load-shedding is aggravating the situation.
See Answer
(a) has to;
(b) would rather;
(c) let alone;
(d) had better;
(e) There;
(f) What's ... like;
(g) What does ... look like;
(h) As soon as;
(i) was born;
(j) It
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — was a king named Lear. He had three daughters whom he loved very much.
(c) I can't even remember his name, — his address.
(d) — a plane journey — ? It's enjoyable.
(e) We — help him than walk home. He really needs our help.
(f) It may rain at any moment. We should start — we can.
(g) The child was blind when he —. Since then he has been a child.
(h) — a deer — ? Really it is very beautiful to look at.
(i) — is already 10 pm. Your mother is waiting for you. She might be anxious. You should go now.
(j) You are looking very tired. You — go to a doctor now.
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) There;
(c) let alone;
(d) What's ... like;
(e) would rather;
(f) as soon as;
(g) was born;
(h) What does ... look like;
(i) It;
(j) had better
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers for improvement.
(c) Cox's Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.
(d) The other day I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg.
(e) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk. 2000.
(f) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere any time.
(g) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the risk of any danger.
(h) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23 April, 1564 in England. He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world.
(i) Son: Dad, — an alien — ?
Father: Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.
(j) — modesty — ? It is a good quality in life.
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) had better;
(c) There;
(d) would rather;
(e) let alone;
(f) It;
(g) As soon as;
(h) was born;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) what's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
Mom: Sorry dear, no idea I had never been to any Ghost Island.
(b) His father — resign his job than continue it bearing dishonor. He is very determined to do so.
(c) The boy is very poor. He cannot earn his bread, — carrying on education.
(d) The teacher was in the class. He left the classroom — the bell rang.
(e) I will go to London tomorrow. I — buy an air ticket.
(f) Son : — a whale — ?
Father : It is the most biggest animal. It looks like a fish.
(g) You — do what I say or else you will get into trouble.
(h) I went to my friend's house. But — was nobody in the house.
(i) — is very important for us to follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules hygiene we can not remain healthy.
(j) Shamsur Rahman, a poet deeply rooted in his own tradition, — on 24 October, 1923 in Dhaka.
See Answer
(a) What's ... like;
(b) would rather;
(c) let alone;
(d) as soon as;
(e) have to;
(f) What does ... look like;
(g) had better;
(h) there;
(i) It;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) If you don't want to miss the bus, start — possible. Otherwise, you will have to wait 2 hours for the next bus.
(c) This poor student cannot manage even his textbooks, — a bicycle. He walks which is 5 km away.
(d) Our society is full of bad persons. We — remain aware of them.
(e) Our village is a famous one. — are many highly educated persons in our village.
(f) I — support my uncle than my cousin. I believe that my uncle is more honest than my cousin.
(g) You — bring your camera. We could take photo every incident.
(h) — sympathy — ? It is a divine quality.
(i) — a leopard — ? It is a ferocious animal.
(j) — seems that he is very sick.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) as soon as;
(c) let alone;
(d) have to;
(e) There;
(f) would rather;
(g) had better;
(h) What's ... like;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) It
45
| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative's house. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel.
(c) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane.
(d) Daughter : Mom, — an albatross — ?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
(e) Long ago, — lived a mightly warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan.
(f) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time.
(g) I — be more disciplined. Discipline is the root of all success.
(h) We stand up — the teacher enters our classroom. This is a part of British old culture.
(i) — sincerity — ? It is one of the keys to success.
(j) The boy felt drowsy. — seemed that he could not sleep well last night.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) would rather;
(c) let alone;
(d) what does ... look like;
(e) there;
(f) had better;
(g) have to;
(h) as soon as;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) It
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) It's getting dark. So, you — go home now.
(c) He'll be back tomorrow. I'll give him the message — I see him.
(d) The man is very weak and tired. He cannot walk — run.
(e) A: — the note pad — ?
B: It looks like a note book.
(f) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He — in London.
(g) — was in China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than 1000 years ago.
(h) It's free. You don't — pay for it.
(i) I — take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them.
(j) — the Taj Mahal — ? It is still one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
See Answer
(a) There;
(b) had better;
(c) as soon as;
(d) let alone;
(e) What ... look like;
(f) was born;
(g) It;
(h) have to;
(i) would rather;
(j) what's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — she heard the result of her medical admission test, she began to dance with joy.
(c) — a peacock — ? It looks very nice.
(d) A: — kindness — ?
B: It is the quality of being kind.
(e) She is very shy. She would not speak freely anything to her friends, — give a speech on stage.
(f) Jasim — in London. So, he must be a British citizen.
(g) The house was very old. They — demolish it than repair it.
(h) You — not smoke. You will be sick.
(i) — is an age-old banyan tree in front of our school. During summer, people take a rest under its shade.
(j) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom. — seems that everything has got a new life.
See Answer
(a) have to;
(b) As soon as;
(c) What does ... look like;
(d) What's ... like;
(e) let alone;
(f) was born;
(g) would rather;
(h) had better;
(i) There;
(j) It
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
Mother : A canoe is a small boat pushed by paddle.
(b) Let's start — possible. We are already late for the class.
(c) — is hardly any person in our village who is not a graduate.
(d) I — watch TV than go out. There is a cricket match on TV now.
(e) Ria cannot do the sums of class five — those of class ten.
(f) The weather is deteriorating. You — resist yourself from going out.
(g) — folk music — ? It is a type of song composed by rural folk.
(h) Computer was not invented overnight. — took a long time and hard labour to invent computer.
(i) You should not leave your car unlocked in the middle of the city. You — lock it before you go in to the restaurant.
(j) Mother Teresa is a symbol of humanity. She — on 26 August 1910 into a Kosovar Albanian family.
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(a) waht does ... look like;
(b) as soon as;
(c) There;
(d) would rather;
(e) let alone;
(f) had better;
(g) What's ... like;
(h) It;
(i) have to;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) We — help him than walk home. He really needed help.
(c) Health is wealth. So, we all — follow the rules of health.
(d) — may rain today. You should go out with as umbrella.
(e) — was a king named Midas. He was fond of gold.
(f) I — avoid him earlier. My brother warned me about his misconduct.
(g) The child was blind when he —. Now, he begs to survive.
(h) — a bear — ? It must be very dangerous.
(i) He earns very little. He cant afford to manage three square meals — go to Dreamland Park with his children.
(j) — your new English teacher — ? He is a great scholar and very expert in teaching.
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(a) as soon as;
(b) would rather;
(c) have to;
(d) It;
(e) There;
(f) had better;
(g) was born;
(h) What does ... look like;
(i) let alone;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) He cannot score a goal, — a hat-trick.
(c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home — possible.
(d) No one is happy with her result. She — understand it.
(e) — lived a very clever fox in a jungle.
(f) Zahir Raihan — on 19 August, 1935 in Feni.
(g) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(h) — the Taj Mahal —. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the wond.
(i) — an elephant — ? Have you ever seen it?
(j) Though I am in dire need of money, I — starve than seek any help from him.
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(a) It;
(b) let alone;
(c) as soon as;
(d) had better;
(e) There;
(f) was born;
(g) have to;
(h) What's ... like;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) would rather
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He — in 1960.
(c) Parents — work hard to take care of their children.
(d) Father, — a ghost — ? I have never seen a ghost.
(e) Daughter : — a fox — ?
Mother : It's somewhat like a dog.
(f) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(g) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella.
(h) Our young boys and girls are addicted to using Facebook. I — read story books than pass time in Facebook.
(i) The play will resume — it stops raining.
(j) Recently, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief.
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(a) let alone;
(b) was born;
(c) have to;
(d) what does ... look like;
(e) What's ... like;
(f) It;
(g) had better;
(h) would rather;
(i) as soon as;
(j) there
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise, none will believe us.
(c) — swimming in the sea — ? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(d) — mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.
(e) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long time and hard labour to build this city.
(f) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, — a car.
(g) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(h) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress.
(i) Hi, Robi, — a peacock — ? It looks very nice. It can dance well.
(j) — is no fish here. It is a swimming pool.
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(a) have to;
(b) would rather;
(c) What's ... like;
(d) As soon as;
(e) It;
(f) let alone;
(g) was born;
(h) had better;
(i) what does ... look like;
(j) There
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — the tranquil water journey began, she fell asleep in the early morning.
(c) As she was the first European, — was a great enthusiasm among the villagers.
(d) — the lady — ? She is almost like a foreigner.
(e) Rats are everywhere in the house, on the floor, on tables, chairs and beds, in pots and in hats. The people — live along with them.
(f) I — break than bend.
(g) You look sick. You — go home immediately.
(h) — parachuting — ? It's awesome.
(i) The boy cannot remember my name, — my phone number. He saw me long ago.
(j) Florence Nightingale — into a rich family. But she chose to be a nurse to serve the ill.
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(a) It;
(b) As soon as;
(c) there;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) have to;
(f) would rather;
(g) had better;
(h) what's ... like;
(i) let alone;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) I — take a taxi than walk home. It's already too late.
(c) His income is not enough to support his family. He — lead a difficult life.
(d) I have never experienced snowfall. — the snowfall — ?
(e) Right now —is Falgun and flowers are blooming everywhere. Do you like to go for a walk.
(f) The child can't remember its parents name, — their cell number. You would rather call police.
(g) I went there to meet him. — I saw him, I rushed to talk to him.
(h) It is raining in torrents. — the sound of rain — ?
(i) Rima is an IT expert. You — consult her for the problems of your windows.
(j) He cannot lend me five hundred taka. He — in a poor family.
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(a) There;
(b) would rather;
(c) has to;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) it;
(f) let alone;
(g) As soon as;
(h) What's ... like;
(i) had better;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) The man is weak. He cannot walk even a kilometre, — two kilometres.
(c) His mother is sick. He needs to go home — possible.
(d) — the earth — ? It's not completely round.
(e) — is no fish here. It is a swimming pool.
(f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long time and hard labour to build this city.
(g) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.
(h) The examination is close at hand. I — study senously.
(i) — a puppet show — ? It's a strange show.
(j) She has a great sense of morality. She — in an educated family.
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(a) had better;
(b) let alone;
(c) as soon as;
(d) What does ... look like;
(e) There;
(f) It;
(g) would rather;
(h) have to;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer — five kilometers.
(c) — is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So, we can get fresh vegetables from there.
(d) l am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest.
(e) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg.
(f) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family, but he took Christianity when he was young.
(g) 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.
(h) Daughter : Mom, — an albatross — ?
(i) Let's go to the cinema, — is not worth waiting any longer.
(j) — her new house — ? It's a modern one quite big with a nice garaen.
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(a) as soon as;
(b) let alone;
(c) There;
(d) had better;
(e) would rather;
(f) was born;
(g) has to;
(h) what does ... look like;
(i) it;
(j) What's ... like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(c) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.
(d) Give him the good news — you meet him.
(e) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(f) You — consult a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(g) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you.
(h) Time is over. I — go now.
(i) A: — the stadium — ?
B: It looks like a big bowl.
(j) Jainul Abedin, the great artist — in Kishoreganj.
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(a) let alone;
(b) It;
(c) would rather;
(d) as soon as;
(e) There;
(f) had better;
(g) What's ... like;
(h) have to;
(i) What does ... look like;
(j) was born
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) Edmund Burke was an orator, writer and shrewd politician. He — in 1729 in England.
(c) He cannot teach in a high school, — in a university. He is not such a scholar as you think him to be.
(d) — is difficult to regain lost health. So, we should always take care of health.
(e) — flows a river beside our village. We bathe and swim in the river. The river is useful to us in many ways.
(f) Sumon is ill. We — go to see him. He will be happy to see us.
(g) — honesty — ? I think it to be a noble virtue.
(h) You want to be a doctor. But to be so you — study a lot. You must utilize your time properly.
(i) The students fell sick — they had foods. The foods were poisonous.
(j) — a camel — ?
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(a) would rather;
(b) was born;
(c) let alone;
(d) It;
(e) There;
(f) had better;
(g) What's like;
(h) have to;
(i) as soon as;
(j) What does ... look like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) The bridge is old. They — repair it.
(c) — is a popular restaurant.
(d) I — not stay here.
(e) — is no need to explain the matter to him.
(f) Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist and film-maker. He — on 13 November 1948.
(g) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.
(h) Give him the good news — you meet him.
(i) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you.
(j) — the national flower of Bangladesh — ?
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(a) let alone;
(b) have to;
(c) It;
(d) had better;
(e) There;
(f) was born;
(g) would rather;
(h) as soon as;
(i) What's ... like;
(j) What does ... look like
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| let alone | it | there |
| have to / has to | as soon as | what's ... like |
| what does ... look like | was born | would rather |
| had better |
(b) You — apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on it.
(c) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful.
(d) A good citizen — perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true patriot.
(e) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.
(f) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all.
(g) — a dinosaur — ? Have you ever seen it?
(h) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.
(i) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice.
(j) — friendship — ? Nowadays, it is nothing but a name.
See Answer
(a) was born;
(b) had better;
(c) It;
(d) has to;
(e) let alone;
(f) There;
(g) What does ... look like;
(h) would rather;
(i) as soon as;
(j) What's ... like