RULES OF COMPLETING SENTENCES
✏️ 1. Too ..... To
Structure : Sub + verb + too + adj/adv + to + corresponding verb + .........
1. The man is too old ___
Ans: The man is too old to work.
2. He is too dishonest ....................
Ans: He is too dishonest to speak the truth.
3. You are too short ....................
Ans: You are too short to touch the roof.
4. The girl was too silly ....................
Ans : The girl was too silly to understand any simple matter.
✏️ 2. Too........ for
Structure: sub + verb + too + adj/adv + for + personal object + to + corresponding verb + ..................
1. The load is too heavy for me
Ans: The load is too heavy for me to carry.
2. The problem was too hard for them
Ans: The problem was too hard for them to solve.
3. It is too interesting a matter for us
Ans: It is too interesting a matter for us to overlook.
✏️ 3. So ........... that
1. The man was so ill .........
Ans : The man was so ill that he could not move an inch.
2. The sailors' throats were so dry .........
Ans: The sailors, throats were so dry that they could not speak a single word.
3. Many farmers are so poor .........
Ans: Many farmers are so poor that they can not keep body and soul together.
✏️ 4. So That
Structure : Sub + verb + .......... + so that + 1st subject + may/can, might/could + verb + .........
1. The boy reads more so that .........
Ans : The boy reads more so that he can make a good result.
2. The farmers sow good seeds so that .........
Ans : The farmers sow good seeds so that they may have a good harvest.
3. The lady flatered the writer so that
And :The lady flatered the writer so that she could exploit the writer.
4. We eat food so that .........
Ans: We eat food so that we can get strength
## ...... may/can/might/could not ...
1. I closed the door of my room so that
Ans : closed the door of my room so that he might not enter the room
2. He bears my educational expenses so that ...
Ans : He bears my educational expenses so that I may not fall in wants.
3. The police sent the convict to jail so that .......
Ans: The police sent the convict to jail so that he might not escape punishment
4. The Caliph went out in disguise so that
.........
Ans : The Caliph went out in disguise so that anyone might not recognise him.
✏️ 5. In order that
1. Della went to a hairshop in order that .........
Ans: Della went to a hairshop in order that she could sell her hair.
2. He saved some money inorder that .........
Ans: He saved some money in order that he could buy some books.
3. Ruman came to me yesterday inorder that ........
Ans: Ruman came to me yesterday inorder that he could see me personally
✏️ 6. Provided/ Provided that/ Providing that .........
1. The plane will take off in time provided
Ans: The plane will take off in time provided the weather is good.
2. We shall start our journey tomorrow provided that ........
Ans: We shall start our journey tomorrow provided that it does not
3. I will agree to go providing that .........
Ans: I will agree to go providing that my expenses are paid.
4. He will shine in life provided that .........
Ans : He will shine in life provided that he works hard.
5. We shall start the programme provided .........
Ans : We shall start the programme provided circumstances favour
✏️ 7. Lest
1. He ran away lest..........
Ans: He ran away lest he might should be seen.
2. Read diligently lest ............
Ans: Read diligently lest you should fail in the examination.
3. He walked fast lest .........
Ans: He walked fast lest he should might reach school in time.
✏️ Note :
1. The officer was sympathetic to the peon lest...
Ans: The officer was sympathetic to the peon lest he (p) should go away
2. The house owner treated the servant well lest .........
Ans: The house owner treated the servant well lest he should leave the house.
✏️ 8. Unless
1. Unless you read attentively .........
Ans: Unless you read attentively, you will fail.
2. Unless you start at once, .....
Ans: Unless you start at once, you will miss the train.
3. Come at 8 o'clock unless .............
Ans: Come at 8 o'clock unless I phone.
4. He will not shine unless ............
Ans: He will not shine unless he works hard.
✏️ 9. Until/Till
1. Wait until .........
Ans: Wait until the rain stops.
2. Wait for me until .........
Ans: Wait for me until I come back
3. Rajib's mother will be nursing him till .........
Ans: Rajib's mother will be nursing him till he comes round.
✏️ 10. As long as
1. Wait here as long as .........
Ans: Wait here as long as it rains.
2. Allah will be with us as long as .........
Ans: Allah will be with us as long as our aim is honest.
3. He worked as long as ........
Ans: He worked as long as he could.
✏️ 11. Though, although, since, because, it, as
1. Though he is poor ....
Ans: Though he is poor, he is large hearted.
2. He could not catch the bus .........
Ans: He could not catch the bus although he ran fast.
3. Since body and mind go together ...........
Ans : Since body and mind go together, illness of one inevitably affects the other.
4. Crops did not grow well since ..........
Ans: Crops did not grow well since there was drought.
5. Everybody admires him because
Ans: Everybody admires him because he is honest.
6. If he comes .........
Ans: If he comes, I shall go.
7. She will not go out if .........
Ans: She will not go out if it rains.
8. He was rewarded as .........
Ans: He was rewarded as he was truthful.
9. As he behaved rough .........
Ans: As he behaved rough, he was punished.
✏️ 12. In spite of, despite
1. In spite of his poverty .........
Ans: In spite of his poverty, he is honest.
2. In spite of her having merit, .........
Ans: In spite of her having merit, she failed in the examination.
3. Despite his good qualification, .........
Ans: Despite his good qualification, he did not get a suitable job.
4. despite his innocence .........
Ans : The boy was punished despite his innocence.
✏️ 13. In stead of, in lieu of
1. In stead of .........
Ans: In stead of history he took logic.
2. The boy bought pens instead of ...
Ans: The boy bought pens instead of pencils.
3. He ate fish in lieu of ......
Ans: He ate fish in lieu of meat.
✏️ 14. Because of, on account of, owing to, due to
1. Everybody loves him because of his .........
Ans: Everybody loves him because of his honesty.
2. On account of his illness .........
Ans: On account of his illness he could not attend the meeting.
3. ....... due to fog.
Ans : The writer dared not drive at night due to fog.
✏️ 15. Would rather/ sooner......... than
Structure : Sub + would rather + verb we present form ... + than + verb/noun
1. I would rather die .........
Ans : I would rather die than beg.
2. He would rather drink tea .....
Ans : He would rather drink tea than coffee.
✏️ 16. Had better
Structure : Subject had better + base form of verb + ..........
1. I had better ......
Ans: I had better ring him at once.
2. You had better .........
Ans: You had better leave the place.
3. He had better .........
Ans: He had better go home.
✏️ 17. No sooner had had when .. . than, scarcely had
1. No sooner had I gone out .........
Ans: No sooner had I gone out than he came.
2. Scarcely had we reached the station .........
Ans : Scarcely had we reached the station when the train left.
3. Hardly had he reached the college ............
Ans: Hardly had he reached the college when the examination began.
✏️ 18. It is time
It is time + infinitive + .........
or -
It is time for + object + infinitive + .........
1. It is time to .........
Ans: It is time to start the work.
2. It is time to .........
Ans: It is time to leave the place.
3. It is time for .........
Ans: It is time for us to attack the enemy.
✏️ 19. It is time
Structure : It is time + subject + past subjunctive + .........
1. It is time we ..........
Ans: It is time we went home.
2. It is time they .........
Ans: It is time they earned their livelihood.
### Note:
1. It is high time we .........
Ans: It is high time we changed our eating habits.
2. It is high time they .........
Ans: It is high time they started for the station.
✏️ 20. As if/ As though
1. He tells the matter as if he .........
Ans : He tells the matter as if he knew it.
2. He told the matter as if he .........
Ans: He told the matter as if he had known it.
3. She proceeds as though I .........
Ans: She proceeds as though I did not speak.
4. She proceeded as though .........
Ans : She proceeded as though I had not spoken.
###Note: Unreal Past
1. He runs fast as though he .........
Ans: He runs fast as though he were a mad man.
2. He donates money as if he .........
Ans: He donates money as if he were a rich man.
✏️ 21. Let Alone
1. He can not pass in the third division, let alone .........
Ans: He can not pass in the third division, let alone in the first division.
2. I can not swim a kilometer, let alone .........
Ans: I can not swim a kilometer, let alone ten kilometers.
3. The old farmer can not visit a small town, let alone .........
Ans : The old farmer can not visit a small town, let alone a big city.
4. I have not decided on the menu yet. let alone ...........
Ans: I have not decided on the menu yet, let alone an ice cream.
✏️ 22. Relative pronoun
1. I saw the man who .......
Ans: I saw the man who was catching fish.
2. This is the house that .......
Ans: This is the house that he wants to buy.
3. The writer took a cabin which .......
Ans : The writer took a cabin which was small.
4. The boy whom you met yesterday .......
Ans: The boy whom you met yesterday is my brother.
5. Shahana is my friend whose sister .......
Ans: Shahana is my friend whose sister is a doctor.
✏️ 23. Without + gerund
1. Without reading more .......
Ans: Without reading more you can not pass.
2. Without taking physical exercise .......
Ans: Without taking physical exercise we can not keep our body fit.
3. without writing much .......
Ans. He will not be able to write well without writing much.
✏️ 24. By + Gerund
1. By reading more .......
Ans: By reading more we can learn more.
2. By drinking clean water .......
Ans: By drinking clean water you can keep fit.
3. ......... by eating rice and bread.
Ans: We can get carbohydrate by eating rice and bread,
✏️ 25.
✏️ Structure: If + conditonal
Structure : If + Present + Future.
1. If it rains, .......
Ans: If it rains, we shall not go.
2. If he wants, .......
Ans: If he wants, I shall help him.
3. If you play in the rain, .......
Ans: If you play in the rain, you will catch cold.
✏️ Structure: If + past indefinite + past conditional
1. If he came, .......
Ans: if he came, I would go.
2. If I had a typewriter, .......
Ans: If I had a typewriter, I would type the letters.
3. If they wanted, .......
Ans: If they wanted, we would help them.
✏️ Structure: If + Subject + would have/could have/might have + past particle form of verb
1. If I had seen him, .......
Ans: If I had seen him, I might have told him the news.
2. If they had started earlier, .......
Ans: If they had started earlier, they could have got the train.
3. If she had tried. .............
Ans: If she had tried, she would have succeeded.
###Note:
1. If I were a king, .......
Ans: If I were a king, I could help the poor.
2. If I were you, .......
Ans: If I were you, I would not do this.
✏️ 26. Had + sub + past participle form of verb
1. Had I seen him, .......
Ans : Had I seen him, I would have given him the news.
2. Had he wanted, .......
Ans : Had he wanted, they would have helped him.
3. Had I possessed a vast property, .......
Ans: Had I possessed a vast property, I would have established college
✏️ 27. The place ...... where
1. Rupgonj is the place .......
Ans: Rupgonj is the place where Tareq was born.
2. A railway station is the place .......
Ans: A railway station is the place where trains stop.
3. Paris is the city .......
Ans : Paris is the city where UNESCO headquarter is.
✏️ 28. The time ............. when
1. Saturday is the day .......
Ans: Saturday is the day when the week begins.
2. 1971 is the year .......
Ans : 1971 is the year when Bangladesh became independent.
3. 10 P. M is the time ........
Ans: 10 P. M. is the time when we go to bed.
✏️ 29. So much/ so many
1. You have so much intelligence .......
Ans : You have so much intelligence that you can get a job.
2. I have not so much time .......
Ans: I have not so much time that I can accompany you all day.
3. You have so much money ...............
Ans: You have so much money that you can buy a ticket.
4. There are so many problems .......
Ans: There are so many problems that I can not solve them
5. There are so many stars in the sky .......
Ans: There are so many stars in the sky that we can not count them.
6. They plucked so many flowers ............
Ans : They plucked so many flowers that the garden became empty.
✏️ 30. Present perfect Tense in the subordinate clause
1. You can go to sleep when .............
Ans : You can go to sleep when you have taken your dinner.
2. You will return me the book after .......
Ans: You will return me the book after you have finished reading it
3. Rezina will swim after .......
Ans: Rezina will swim after she has changed her dress.
✏️ 31. In case
1. I will come tomorrow in case ...........
Ans: I will come tomorrow in case Jamal wants me.
2. I want to stay at home in case ...........
Ans: I want to stay at home in case he comes
3. He will carry an umbrella in case .......
Ans: He will carry an umbrella in case it rains.
####Note:
1. He carried an umbrella in case
Ans: He carried an umbrella in case it rained. 2 He drew more money in case
Ans: He drew more money in case he required more.
3. I waited at the station in case .......
Ans: I waited at the station in case he came.
In case of shortage of money, phone me = If there is shortage of money, phone me
✏️ 32. Would that I wish
1. I wish I .......
Ans: I wish I were a king.
2. Would that he .......
Ans: Would that he were alive today.
✏️ 33. To be
Feel, suppose, imagine, report discover, know, judge assume + ... to be
1. I know him to be .......
Ans: I know him to be honest.
2. We felt the decision to be .......
Ans: We felt the decision to be wise.
3. We discovered the guard to be .......
Ans: We discovered the guard to be faithful.
4. The lady is reported to be .......
Ans: The lady is reported to be a spy.
5. We supposed him to be .......
Ans: We supposed him to be a gentle man
6. He was judged to be .......
Ans: He was judged to be guilty.
7. He never imagined himself to be .......
Ans: He never imagined himself to be great
8. We assumed him to be .......
Ans: We assumed him to be innocent.
####Note:
1. We consider him (to be) honest.
2. I believe the student (to be) sincere.
3. The principal declared the sports (to be) open.
✏️ 34. As
1. Khan Jahan Ali was regarded as .......
Ans: Khan Jahan Ali was regarded as pious.
2. He treats me as ........
Ans: He treats me as innocent.
3. People condemn Mirjafar as ...........
Ans: People condemn Mirjafar as trecherous.
4. Sher-e-Bangla's contribution to the country is acknowledged as .......
Ans : Sher-e-Bangla's contribution to the country is acknowledge as great.
###Note: accept, acknowledge, consider, know, define, describe, interpret, regard, treat, use, recognize + .... as + ... Noun complement
1. I can not accept him as my .......
Ans: I can not accept him as my well wisher.
2. Everyone recognised him .......
Ans: Everyone recognised him as the lawful heir.
3. I took him .......
Ans: I took him for my friend.
✏️ 35. Would you mind
1. Would you mind .........
Ans: Would you mind taking a cup of tea ?
2. Would you mind .......
Ans: Would you mind opening the door ?
◼️ EXERCISE ✏️ ✏️
1. The writer was-----poor to buy a watch.
2. The boy is----small to touch the roof.
3. The box is too heavy for him---- carry.
4. The mountain was too high for them ----climb.
5. They are too nice to --- used,
6. The fog is----- thick that we can not drive cars.
7. The weather was----rough that they could not play.
8. He is so honest----he can not tell a lie.
9. He takes exercise so that he----be healthy.
10. She went to college so that she----see him.
11. I help him so that he --- prosper.
12. He reads more---he can pass.
13. The teacher spoke clearly so that the students----hear him.
14. Hasib went to New Market in order that he----buy a pen.
15. He speaks loudly in the meeting in order that people----hear him.
16. He reads attentively in order that he----pass.
17. They will play football----there is no rain.
19. I will help you----you work hard.
20. The boy reads sincerely lest he----fail.
21. He started saving money lest he----fall in danger.
22. The teacher behaved well with the students lest they ---- misunderstand him.
23. ---- you work hard, he can not shine.
24. You can not change your lot----you work hard.
25. I shall not help him-----he tries himself
26. We waited at the station----the train came.
27. They will be working----the sun sets.
28. The boy does not go to bed----he learns his lesson.
29. Wait----I come back.
30. Go on with your writing----the bell rings.
31. He worked-----he grew tired.
32. People love a leader as long as he is ---.
33. Try to avoid bribe as long as you ---.
34. Allah will be with us as long as our aim is ---.
35. It is difficult to explain --- it exists.
36. He went out without umbrella---it was raining.
37. ---- he is poor, he is honest.
38 I hate him----he is lazy.
39. Crops did not grow well---there was drought.
40. --- education is essential for success, it should be compulsory.
41. He sat down to rest---he grew tired.
42. People hate politicians--- they tell lies.
43. --- poverty, he is large hearted.
44. --- many brothers, the boy scems to be lonely.
45. --- many rivers, Bangladesh faces scarcity of was pardoned his rough behaviour.
46. He was pardoned --- his rough behaviour.
47 --- fog, they drove at night.
48. --- brain, he can not pass.
49. --- obeying his teacher, he showed audacity .
50. He took logic --- History.
