HSC Exercise on Completing Sentences.-Tejgaon College

Question-04: Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases

1.(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest———–.

(b) There goes a proverb that——–, so, We must make proper use of time.

(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country, ———We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when, —————.

(f) English is an international language,———– you cannot get a good job.

(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for———–

(h) I was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to———-

(i) I can’t recall his name. It is long since———

(j) Time will decide everything. Do your best———

(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to——-

(b) She was thirty years old when———-

(d) I got up late today. Let’s take a taxi so that——–

(e) A Village doctor is a person who—–. He is the best friend of the villagers.

(f) She said ‘it is high time we———-

(g)I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, I———–

(h)I don’t know why you go there, most probably, —————

(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless—–

(j) He who follows two hares——-

(a) He is a liar, do not rely——

(b)Mobile Phone is a wonder of modern science, But———

(c)Time has its wings. It was five years since we ———

(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to—–

(e)Whenever he speaks in English,———-But we learn through mistakes.

(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time—–

(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly last—–

(h)There is nobody——-. Hence happiness is a relative term.

(i)Trees are essential for our existence. So we should plant——–

(j)Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, ———–

(a) We cannot buy a car if———. It costs a lot of money.

(b)You are now very helpless. Call me whenever——–.

(d)Since it was raining heavily, ——–. We stayed at home.

(e)Though he is dull of hearing, ———He can make a good result.

(f) Danger comes when———–. So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child, ———- I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when——-, Thus we were saved.

(i)Speak the truth or ————-. A truthful man is always honored everywhere.

(j)He took Biology in lieu of————-. Mathematics is difficult for him.

(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where—————-?

(b)Unity is power. Unless you are united, you————

(d) Shabbir khan is a quack. He behaves as though———–

(e)It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that———

(f)Could you avoid————?

(g)A proverb goes that morning—————–

(h)Democratic govt. will provide————–

(i)Let us play in the field, ——————-?

(j)The bee is one of the busiest insects. We should follow the——–

(a) English is an international language. So, to keep pace with the process of globalization—–.

(b) I am an early riser. I used to ———-.

(d)Many people in our country are illiterate. They do not know———–

(e) Women constitute half of the total population of our country. No progress is possible——–

(f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that———

(g)She loves reading. She will be reading while we———-

(h) The habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balanced diet——-.

(i) Environmental pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees- —

(j) The environment is polluted in many ways. It is high time——-.

(a) Do you know this man? ‘Yes, I know him. ———— Since he was a boy.

(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had a camera,—————-.

(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted——-

(e)The woman————-was taken to hospital.

(f)When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found a bar——-

(g)My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days——–

(h) I am not a rich man. So, I never go to the shops————

(i)Don’t Worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving——

(j) She never travels alone. She is —————– of traveling alone.

(a) A railway station is the place where—————.

(b) No sooner had he reached the station—————

(d)The car made in Japan—————–

(e)He behaved as if————–

(f)What is lotted—————-

(g)My purse has been lost where—————–

(h)My friend, Ripon, appeared before the interview board. As he was smart——–

(i)You are a liar. You cannot eat a mango let alone———

(j)I am very hungry today. I had better————

(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard.———

(b)Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time—————

(d) There are a good number of reasons why ————– that English is a foreign language is the main reason.

(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish—————

(f) No sooner had we reached there than ————-. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of

the program.

(g) It is not good————. A man is known by the company he keeps.

(h)Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if————–

(i) It is very cold outside. You had better—————-.

(j) My childhood was full of joy and happiness. Would that———–

(a) Garment Industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources———-. But this sector is afflicted with many

problems.

(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news———–

(d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in systematic way———-

(e)Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays———-

(f) Motherland is like a haven. It is our sacred duty ——————- our motherland.

(g) Life should not be considered —————–, It is full of sorrows and sufferings.

(h)When you ———–work. You will go home.

(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest——— arrested.

(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work————–.

(a) 21^st February is a red-letter day in our life because —————-. It is our Mother Language Day.

(b) Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that———–

II have to meet Raihan. Do you know where————?

(d) It is high time you————-. It is detrimental to health.

(e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies———–.

(f)The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to ———-.

(g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since————.

(h)We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up——–.

(i)There goes the proverb “United we stand. Divided we fall” Unless we are united————–

(j) Our Country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to——–

(a) Industry is the———–.

(b) A man cannot succeed in life———-.

(d) The man ————- can maintain a sound health.

(e)We should not like that person ———-.

(f) I always—————–

(g) I know the story of an industrious person———–.

(h)That man always inspires me———-.

(i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich———.

(j) He has become poor———— of his idleness.

(a) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book fair, ————-He has a good collection of books

now.

(b) Smoking is detrimental to health. It is high time you——————–.

(d) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I —————–.

(e) My mother was a philanthropist. She loved to live among the poor villagers so that————

(f) Samia is good at all of her subjects except English. She cannot compete with her classmates because of –.

(g) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we————–

(h) I don’t have enough money. Had I been a rich .——————-

(i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who———–.

(j) Boys. I’m going to discuss an important topic today. Be attentive to my lecture. Otherwise—-.

(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty,——————

(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time—————.

(d) If I had much money.———————-

(e) There goes a proverb that —————. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.

(f)Hardly has he seen his friend———

(g)It is a long time since we———

(h)All of us have to work hard with a view to———–.

(i) I was too young to —————–

(j) A Student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he———-.

(a) The Job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don’t work hard in your student life———–

(b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which————-

(d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind ————- so that I can talk to my mother?

(e) Last week my friend hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than——

(f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love, and purity. There is hardly anyone who—- —–.

(g) Walk fast lest———.

(h) Jul is studying medicine. She wants———–

(i) During recent years, most teenagers have become Facebook freaks. They waste time for nothing. They

should know that————.

(a) You cannot buy a car unless——. It cost a lot.

(b) You are now sick, Call me in case———-.

(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss.

(e) I worked hard although————-.

(f) Hardly had we started to eat when———–.

(g) We were unable to go by train because of————–.

(h) I will give him the message as soon as ————–.

(i) When I was a child————.

(j) There are many helpless people, I wish————.

(a) I think you are not punctual in your studies. Be punctual lest————.

(b) I’ve missed the 8 o’clock train. Do you know when—————?

(d) Though he was late,—————–.

(e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if—– ——–.

(f) I usually avoid————-, It is boring to drive now.

(g) As it is a difficult task, ——— he is very skilled in doing such work.

(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I————, He must account for his absence.

(i)The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film———.

(j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that———-.

(a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep, I fell asleep ———–TV.

(b)You cannot handle such a ———-if you don’t have prior experience in teaching.

(d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that———–.

(e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where——.

(f)The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough——?

(g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not————–.

(h) Wherever he speaks in English—————, but it is natural that we learn through mistakes.

(i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes———–.

(j) The human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it————.

(a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that–.

(b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we———-.

(d)He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth misfortune—.

(e) She has got GPA of 4.50, If ————- more seriously, she would have got a GPA of 5 in the exam.

(f)The boy was playing when ————–.He stopped his playing at once.

(g)I feel a very bad headache. If —————-, I would continue my classes.

(h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless—————-.

(i) He runs very fast. Last Year he———- that other competitions were left behind.

(j) The human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it————.

(a) Rifat does not like —————. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.

(b) As Shafi is devoted to his studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to ——–.

(d) —————– gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.

(e) There is nobody ———————. Hence Happiness is a relative term.

(f) Birds ————- in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them.

(g) People are careful ——— in Dhaka City. They don’t waste their resources.

(h) Man is a social being. No man can do —————–.

(i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him————.

(j) —————— in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self-employment is a possible solution to this problem.

21.	(a)	Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that ____.
	(b)	I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we____.
	(c)	Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —-. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.
	(d)	Don’t worry. I — after I have finished my study.
	(e)	Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to — from you, but you disappointed him.
	(f)	Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for____.
	(g)	The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they –
	(h)	Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we ___.
	(i)	I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me –
	(j)	He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had’ he got the job, he would ____.
22.	(a)	(a) He studies medicine so that —
	(b)	Time has its wings. It was five years since we —
	(c)	The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to ___
	(d)	I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for
	(e)	I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I —
	(f)	Do not worry about me. I — after I have finished my study.
	(g)	They are very hard-working. If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they —
	(h)	Unity is strength. United we stand, ___.
	(i)	We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —
	(j)	Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place —
23.	(a)	The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That’s why —
	(b)	There were five boys. I took five books that ____.
	(c)	When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings.
	(d)	Though the pen writes well, – I can’t afford to use it.
	(e)	The poem is too difficult for the students — They couldn’t but memorize it.
	(f)	If I had a camera, ____ I like photography (g) He came to my room while —. He didn’t wake me up.
		(h) Rina waited until______.She went after getting it.
	(i)	He went to London so that — He was devoted to study.
	(j)	He confessed that — So, I forgave him.
24.	(a)	16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day —
	(b)	A proverb goes that — So we must try to lead an honest life.
	(c)	Courtesy means – Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
	(d)	Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agriculture, ____.
	(e)	Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless ___.
	(f)	Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is ____.
	(g)	Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser —
	(h)	You must have confidence in your ability. If you — you will be successful.
	(i)	My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I ____.
	(j)	His father has no ability to bear his son’s educational expenses. So the son takes up a part time job so that ____.
25.	(a)	Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should
	(b)	English is an international language___ – you cannot get a good job.
	(c)	Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time —
	(d)	My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish ____.
	(e)	Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But
	(f)	He cannot run the business. So, he should_____
	(g)	He confessed that — So, I forgave him.
	(h)	The students could not memorise the poem. It was too difficult ____.
	(i)	Since there was no more question to discuss ____.
	(j)	Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays ____.
26.	(a)	Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercises, ____.
	(b)	They came to you with a view to – but you scolded them without any reason.
	(c)	Please wait here until I have a serious matter to discuss with you.
	(d)	I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, ____.
	(e)	Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant ____.
	(f)	There goes a proverb that — So, we must make proper use of time.
	(g)	We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, ___
	(h)	The two brothers are not on good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, ____.
	(i)	Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time ____
	(j)	The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that ____.

27.	(a)	Time is very valuable. Those who shone in life –
	(b)	It is very cold today. You will be sick unless –
	(c)	Since he behaved badly – Actually, he misbehaved towards everybody.
	(d)	This year crops did not grow well because of — The price of all necessary things is rising day by day.
	(e)	Hard work leads to success. People wh
	(f)	Faysal got a scholarship. He opened a bank account so that
	(g)	— because sincerity is the key to success. An insincere person always becomes failure.
	(h)	Sabina’s father died of heart attack. — than she burst into tears.
	(i)	The final exam is near. Our English teacher got us some special tips lest –
	(j)	Although the man is 60 years old, – It is his food habit and physical exercise that makes him look so.
28.	(a)	Sound pollution is very severe in big cities. If we fail to control sound pollution, ____.
	(b)	Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that ___
	(c)	Neighbors are those who live adjacent to us. As man cannot live alone, __
	(d)	Once a farmer had a goose which laid a golden egg every day. He became rich ___.
	(e)	A proverb goes that – So we must try to lead an honest life.
	(f)	We should say ‘no’ to corruption because —
	(g)	As she is firmly determined, – Strong determination is the precondition of any success.
	(h)	There is a proverb that ___ So we must make the best use of time.
	(i)	Man is a social being. If anybody is in any problem. ____.
	(j)	He has a lot of money, but — He is really a miser.
29.	(a)	Hospitality has long been a part of our culture. Although many other things are changing now
	(b)	There is a vacant post in my company. If you are a graduate, –
	(c)	The passer-by was too — He had walked a long distance.
	(d)	Acid throwing is a barbarous act. We should create public awareness so that
	(e)	Food adulteration is a crime. It is high time ____.
	(f)	We should take umbrellas with us lest — The sky is overcast with dark clouds.___.
	(g)	Your HSC exam is knocking at the door. Study hard so that
	(h)	As the patient was in a serious condition, ICU is the place where only serious patients are handled.
	(i)	Samira’s father died of a heart attack while working in his office. No sooner had she heard the news ___.
	(j)	Begging is not a profession. I would rather die —
30.	(a)	Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, ___.
	(b)	I am looking for Sayem’s address. Do you know where – ?
	(c)	He talks too much while doing his work. I don’t like people who —
	(d)	Pure water is called life. We will not survive unless ____.
	(e)	Work hard lest____.
	(f)	Exercise is very important for health. If you take regular exercise
	(g)	A proverb goes that — So, we must try to lead an honest life.
	(h)	Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless
	(i)	Trees are very important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which –
	(j)	A person is known by — So, we have to be careful about the people we mix with.
31.	(a)	Nobody told me to go there. Had I been proposed to go —
	(b)	The old man is very weak. He is walking very slowly lest –
	(c)	My brother will come to Bangladesh from Italy tomorrow. So I have to go to airport with a view to ___.
	(d)	A student should not memorize any answer blindly. If he memorizes the answer without knowing the meaning,
	(e)	Corruption is a crime. But our government is failing to punish the corrupted people. It is high time we____.
	(f)	I have worked all day long. I am so tired that ___.
	(g)	Charity is a great virtue. It inspires us to help the poor. Allah will have mercy on us as long as —
	(h)	The amount of waste is growing rapidly all over the world and polluting the environment. It is high time, ____
	(i)	The boy lacks intelligence. He is too dull to ___.
	(j)	Yesterday was Rana’s birthday. He did not invite me to his birthday party. If he had invited me, ___.
32.	(a)	Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to ____.
	(b)	It is high time you — . It is detrimental to health.
	(c)	I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I ___.
	(d)	She has got GPA 4.50. If — more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam___.
	(e)	My HSC Examination is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that ___.
	(f)	I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother.
	(g)	No sooner had we reached there than – Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the program.
	(h)	Her performance in the interview was good. She was not only convincing but also —
	(i)	I met my best friend after a long time. Scarcely had we met
	(j)	(j) Everyone should respect his parents. A man may become great and good if —

33.	(a)	Though junk food looks very appealing —-. It often contains added chemicals.
	(b)	Swimming is an excellent way — fit. It makes our heart stronger.
	(c)	I wish – Then I could take care of the helpless poor people.
	(d)	There was a little rain yesterday. If it rained heavily –
	(e)	Opportunity does not always come. You will succeed in life provided that
	(f)	The girl was too silly –
	(g)	We are losing our valuable work hours as a result of traffic jam. It is high time –
	(h)	She is very arrogant and behaves roughly with her classmates. Sometimes, she acts as if –
	(i)	I do not like her at all. She speaks as if –
	(j)	During my journey, I sat beside the window so that —

34.	(a)	Scarcely had we reached the station –
	(b)	Smoking is detrimental to health. It is high time you —
	(c)	The students saw the teacher. No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom
	(d)	Birds fly in the sky. I wish —
	(e)	Air is an important element which ___
	(f)	He couldn’t obtain At unless —
	(g)	Had we got the invitation, ___
	(h)	I don’t have enough money. Had I been a rich man, ____
	(i)	Death is inevitable. There is nobody who ___

35.	(a)	Who hasn’t heard the name of King Solomon? He was famous because of –
	(b)	Student life is the best period of a man’s life. So, he must take care of his health because____
	(c)	English is an international language. I wish___
	(d)	Rahmat Ali is a very diligent farmer. He has fertile land on which
	(e)	A village doctor is a person who______ . He is the best friend to the villagers.
	(f)	I get up early in the morning. Then I go out for a walk so that —
	(g)	Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agriculture
	(h)	Amerigo is a small boy living in the street. Since, he has no shelter –
	(i)	Mount Everest is the highest mountain. Climbing the Everest is difficult and dangerous because –
	(j)	It is very cold outside. You had better —

Malek Ekbal

Lecturer, Department of English at Tejgaon College

Malek Ekbal

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