Sentence Transformations
Simpel sentence consiss of --one clause
He has been ill - Friday last. Fill in the blank.-since
The professor wanted me to send my email address and :-so did I
As the sun -, I decided to go out.-was shining
'I remember the holiday I spent in your home, ' she said.-always
Friendship is nothing but a name. (Interrogative)-Is friendship anything but a name?
To fill up the blank in the sentence "One should do - duty", we need --one's
We must look pleased or else he'll he--dissatisfied
Smoking is addictive - expensive.-as well ad
To fill up the gap in the sentence. 'He had his fair -.' We should use -.-cut
Choose the right word to fill the blank: It will be your task to make sure the - of traffic is maintained without interruption.-flow
My friend was requested to look - her cat while she was away.-after
I could not sleep - very tired.-though I was
He said that he - be unable to come.-would
What are you so angry-?-about
Move or die. (Simple)-In case of your failure to move, you will die.
Never - heard of such a thing.-have I
'It is high time you tired for a job' The sentence expresses --advise
He came to Bangladesh - November, 1993-in
The Arabian Nights - still a great favourite.-is
Choose the correct simple sentence of : This is the needle with which she knits.-This is her knitting needle.
I opened the door as soon as I - the bell.-heard
Fill in the blank with the correct word: The old man was - weak to get out of bed.-too
What is the compound form of the sentence - 'She kept her promise'?-She not only made a promise but also kept it.
Though he is poor, --he is honest
They arrived here after you (left).-had left
Jerry was only four years old. (Negative)-Jerry was not more than four years old
Which of the following sentence is the correct one?-My father was in hospital for six weeks during the summer
He does not have - money to buy a computer.-adequate
“A rolling stone gathers no moss ” The complex form of the sentence is--A stone that rolls gathers no moss.
He tried his best.(Negative)-He left no stone unturned.
I would have never taken the job - what additional pressures it will create for me.-if I had known
I don't think you will have any difficulty - a driving license.-in getting
Never - such a heinous crime.-has he committed
He has been working here - three years.-for
Ram as well as Rahim = there.-was
Good friends - listen to each other.-must
Rishan walks as if he - lame.-were
Despite his best efforts to excel in the competitive exam -.-he failed to register any success
I am looking forward - her.-to seeing
Which one is example of a positive degree?-much
Although he felt very -, he smiled -.-angry, in a friendly way
One of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer :-Laziness is detrimental for success
Students had better - the schedule of the examination.-check
Fill in the blank with the corrent phrase : He - arrested if he had tried to leave the country.-would have been
Runa wants to go home and :-so do we
The man (reach) the station before the train left.-had reached
Teh board room - for a meeting today.-is being used
New programs will be - next week in Bangladesh Television.-telecast
The doctor advised to take the medicine twice a day.-me
If I were a bird, --I would fly in the sky
My wife reminds me --of my appintment
- glass is, for all practical purposes, a solid is molecular structure is that of a liquid.-Although
I asked him -.-What his name was
What would have happened if-?-The bridege had broken
Choosen the correct alternative to complete the sentence? 'He - to see us if he had been able to do.'-would have come
The snake (kill) by the boy.-was killed
I (help) you if I could.-I would help
Nobody - Alam knew the way.-but
He advised us - we would encourage the children.-so that
Ten thousand dollars - a lot of money.-is
The bag is too heavy - to carry.-for him
I look forward - you.-to hearing from
Hardly had we reached school --when the bell rang
What is the superlative degree of 'bad'?-worst
If I had known you were coming --I would have gone to the station
One of the - of globalization is cultural - , - .-effects, assault
The team is - eleven players.-made up of
Though he is poor, --he is honest
Which one is an interrogative sentence?-Does he read a book?
I have been living in Dhaka - 2000.-since
There is little milk in the glass (Interrogative)-Is there any milk in the glass?
The sea is - the hotel.-beside
The right word to fill in the gap of the following sentence. Give her a telephone number to ring - she gets lost.-in case
Category One storms - have some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.-will
It is health which is --wealth
Times have changed and so--Have I
The headmaster - is the person in the village.-wisest
The dangers of a storm - torrential rains, high winds and storm surges.-include
The boy from the village said, 'I - starve than beg.'-would rather
The complex form of the sentence : "Study hard or you will fail" is --If you do not study hard, you will fail
Money is sweeter than honey/ (Negative)-Honey is not so sweet as money.
Choose the correct word to fill in the gap. Tom looks rather - What shall we do to cheer him up?-depressed
He found the gold coin - the floor.-while cleaning
The prefix 'mis' can be added to --Fire
A reward had been announced for the employes who - hared.-have worked
Please - the matter and bring it to an end.-expedite
As the sun -, I decided to go out.-was shining
Fill in the gap with the right tense: When water - it turns into ice.-freezes
- hard, she failed the exam.-despite studying
He succeeded - the examination.-in passing
Despite his growing wealth and power. Arif remains - man.-a humble
'Please, keep quiet.' (Make it passive)-You are requested to keep quiet.
One of the four sentences given in each question is grammatically wrong. That alternative is your answer :-I intend going to Rajshahi
I - him only one letter up to now.-have sent
Fill in the blank : I was waiting for Ushoshi - she never came.-but
Choose the right form of verb. I (buy) a new bicycle last week.'-bought
Choose the simple sentence of 'Munir is a boy who is good'.-Munir is a good boy.
He - consciouusness as a result of his head hitting the car's dashboard.-lost
He has been ill - Friday last.-since
The Olympic games were watched by - billions of people all over the world.-literallly
I wish I had seen you before.(Exclamatory)-Had I seen you before!
There were - guests than I expected.-fewer
There were - guests than I expected.-fewer
Fill in the blank: You may go for a walk if you feel - it.-like
It is worth - than Noman completed the assignment 3 days before the deadline!-mentioning
All love flower. (Interrogative)-Who dose not love flower?
The boy from the village said, I-starve than beg'. - Which of the following clause does best complete the above sentence?-would rather
We learn to read more - It is a --Simple sentence
Few works of reference are as valuable encyclopedia Brittanica.-as
If I were you. I (handle) the situation more carefully. Which of the following verb forms does best complete the above sentence?-would handle
Everybody hates a liar. (Interrogative)-Who does not hate a liar?
I spent - with the patient.-some time
The superlative degree of the word 'bad' is --worst
Choose approprite verb : They went into business shortly after their children - home and got married.-had left
'Never tell a lie' The passive form of this sentence is --Let a lie never be told
We better - the schedule of the exam.-check
The father with his seven daughters - left the house.-has
Choose the right verb: Ranindranath's stories often - surprise ending.-have
Change the following sentence into complex sentence: Without your help he can do nothing.'-Unless you help him he can do nothing
Choose the correct sentence:-The students have gone to see the Himalayas.
We saw him - to school.-going
Technically, glass is mineral and :-so is water
If you wanted, I (help) you.-would help
I wish I - a sweet song.-sang
The path - paved, so we were able to walk through the path.-had been
Fill in the blank with appropriate use of tense : I couldn't mend the computer myself, so I - at a shop.-had it mended
Fill in the blank 'Give my - to him'.-compliments
The engineer insists on - good materials.-using
Choose the appropriate simple sentence of : The student was disobedient and so the teacher punishment him.-The teacher punished the student for disobedience.
Sonia is quite intelligent but rather --lazy
I came home after the rain --had stopped
We saw them - to university.-going
At leasr one of the students - full marks every time.-gets
"His father is rich but simple" is an example of --compound sentence
The negative of 'Man is mortal' is --Man is not immortal
The price of ric is--rising
The Climax of a plot is what happens --at the height
Choose the appropriate verb : "If the driver had been more careful, the accident - occurred".-might not have
A stitch in time - nine.-saves
Let the sentence be (pen) through.-penned
Making a good result in the exam needs a lot of hard work. Here 'making' is a --gerund
Had I the land --I would set a school
I know you. (Complex)-I know who you are
Choose the correct words to fill in the gap. She - here yesterday.-came
To complete the sentece 'Had I been there, - we have to use -.-I would have supported him
The man - malaria.-died of
I don't have - furniture.-much
- glass is, for all practical purpose, a solid, its molecular structure is that of a liquid.-Although
Cricket is a very exciting game (transform this sentence into exclamatory one)-What an exciting game cricket is!
If I had another pen, I - you.-could help
Everyone should respect - teachers.-their
The color of her eyes - blue.-is
Karim is tall, - Rahim is taller -বাক্যটির শূন্যস্থানে কি হবে?-while
An intensive search was conducted by the delctive to locate those criminals, who --had escaped
Complete the sentence : Hardly had the train stopped --when we got down
One should be careful about - duty-one's
Select the right form of verb in the bracket : You ever (be) to London?-Have you ever been to London?
He speaks as if --he knew everything
Complete the sentense : 'Had I been in your situation - the door.'-I would have accepted
As the sun - , I decided to go out.-was shining
The prefix 'pre can be added to --heat
She is beautiful but she is - her mother.-not so beautiful as
I wish you success in life. What type of sentence is it?-Optative
Fill in the blank : He ran fast lest he - miss the train.-should
The influence of the technological revolution in - and - the concentrating of wealth and power in the hands of the few should worry us all.-accelerating - intensifying
What type of sentence 'Work or you will fail' is?-a compound sentence
The expression 'after ons's own heart' means--To ons's own liking
Munira - in Tokyo because her husband is posted there.-lives
Do you find your payment too little? (Passive)-Is your payment found too little by you?
The negative form of 'Man is mortal' is --Man is not immortal
Which one of the following is an example of superlative degree?-least
The number of students seeking admission --has increased
Do you know -?-Who I am
It is necessary that he - the meeting.-join
Do not make a noise while your father--is sleeping
We should read books to gain knowledge. (Make it complex)-We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.
Choose the correct negative form of the sentecne : Everybody admits that Hanif tried his best in the final examination.-Nobody denies that Hanif tried his best in the final examination.
The sentence "Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind?"-wonder
Opening the file, the detective took out a newspaper cutting. He 'opening' is a/an.-Present participle
Whould that I could fly in the sky! (Assertive)-I wish I could fly in the sky.
If we had a boat, we - the river.-would cross
Complete the sentence : - went to Dhaka.-Not only I but also my brother.
The train - before Jashim reached the station.-had left
My father - home last night.-came
The load is too heavy - carry.-to
If a ruby is heated it - temporarily lose its color.-will
Select the correct sentence.-The man who stole my bag was tall
Jim and Della were as wise as the Magi. (Negative)-Jim and Della were not less wise than the Magi
It is you who - to blame.-are
Choose the correct option Selim is absent because he - a cold.-has
- bad weather, the outdoor party was rescheduled.-Because of
Identify the imperative sentence.-Stand up
As they waited, Rahim argued against war --while his brother was discussing the effects of pollution
Which one is not an example of comparative degree?-Worst
- surprised me.-What you said
We should love our country.(Imperative)-Let us love our country
I saw him going to market. (Compound)-I saw him and he was going to market
The sentence, 'What a delicious meal !' is a/an --Exclamatory sentence
I can't help --smoking
Choose the correct verb : Each of the boys - present in the class.-is
Times have changed and so -?-have I
According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree--I will be employed of (by/at) the University
Shaheen would never have taken the job if - what great demand it would make on his time.-he had known
"No news is good news"-It is likely that nothing bad has happened
As soon as the teacher enters the classroom, the students stand up.(Negative)-No sooner does the teacher enter the classroom than the students stand up.
The prefix 'mis' can be added to --fire
Choose the correct use of suffix 'er' from the options --Laughter
When he arrived I was about to --leave
Select the right compound structure of the sentence : “Though he is poor, he is honest”.-He is poor but honest
Select the appropriate modal verb. Is it important that James - read the letter before I send it?-should
MR. Khan - this factory in 1861.-founded
My parents got me - inside.-to stay
Choose the right word to complete the sentence. 'The engineer insists on - good materials.-using
I wish I - the wings of a bird.-had
My uncle arrived while I - the dinner.-was cooking
In order to access the world wide web you need --An Internet connection, an Internet service provider & Browser
I have read the book - you lent me.-that
What - last night?-did you do
Only after I - home, did I remember my doctor's appoinment.-went
Anger, even when it is - has one virtue, it overcomes--ineviatable - desire
'If you read, you will learn'. - This sentence is a - sentence.-complex
Which one is a conjunction?-or
The old man cannot help - a cup of tea.-having
Do not worry , English grammer is not - to understand. Which of the following does best fit in the blank space?-too difficult
If your sister - , katrina would come.-invited
Which one is the correct sentence?-He boasts of his wealth
Walk fast lest you (miss) the train.-should miss
It burns the prettiest of any wood. (Positive)-No other wood burns as pretty as it
'I know what his name is' is a - sentence.-complex
Each learner of English - a good dictionary.-needs
The roads of Rajshahi are wider --than those of Dhaka
Read to learn. (complex)-If you read, you will learn
'Iron is the most useful metal'. The positive form of the sentence is --No metal is as useful as iron
Neither Shamim, nor her friend - present last week.-was
It is no good - angry at once.-getting
A rocket flying to the moon dose not need wings because--space is airless
Don't make a noise while your father --is sleeping
The roads of Chittagong are wider --than those of Dhaka
I opened the door as soon as I - the bell .-heard
He worked very hard so that he could succed in life. (Compound)-He wanted to succeed in life and so he worked very hard
It - a hot day, we remained in the tent.-being
Every man must die .(Interrogative)-Is there any man who will not die?
They went - the rain.-Despite
I wish I --were dead
Had I been a bird, I - in the sky.-would have flown
I asked him if I - borrow his cap for a day.-could
"Such claim needs to be tested empiically" suggests that --The test should be based on experience
The examination - before I reached the hall.-had started
The greater the demand, - the price.-the higher
Choose teh correct answer. How long did you wait?-Till he came
When I was reading a book, he came. It is a --Complex sentence
- small, the room is well furnished.-Although
Choose teh correct sentence.-Each of the three boys got a prize
Choose teh correct sentence.-He was hanged for murder
Choose the correct sentence.-The woman committed suicide
He is so dishonest that he cannot speak the truth. (simple)-He is too dishonest to speak the truth
If I had seen him --I might have told him the matter
Besides going to the book fair, I bought a number of books. (Compound)-I went to the book fair and bought a number of books.
Choose the incorrect statement --English language has 5 consonants
His behaviour surprised me. (Passive)-I was surprised at his behaviour
You had better leave the place. This sentence suggests --an advice
Corruption is one of hte worst evils. (Pasitive)-Very few evils are as bad as corruption.
More ivory is obtained from elephants in Africa - elephants in Asia.-than from
Of the two girls, Ushoshi is - intelligent, (Fill up the gap)-more
No one can - that he is clever.-deny
He spoke as though he - everything.-had known
He is the best player. (Negative)-No other player is as good as he
It's time (you realize) your mistakes. - Which of the following clause does not best fit in the above sentence?-you ralized
'We must not be late, else we will miss the train.' Thais is a --compound sentence
'Do or die' is a/an - sentence.-compound
He walks as if he - lame?-were
English is badly required for global communication - It is needed - pursuing higher studies. n-Also, for
- among you are class XII?-Who
Did you see her - towards you?-coming
Three fourths of the work - finished.-has been
Complete the sentence : It the sun didn't shine, fruits --wouldn't ripen
Despite his growing wealth and power, Arif remains - man.-a humble
Which one is an imperative sentence?-Open the door.
We (not have) a holiday since the beginning of the year. Which of the following verb forms does best complete the above sentence?-have not had
It has been raining - morning.-since
To fill the gap 'The child cried for - mother. we need --its
I know him better than you. (Positive)-You do not know him as well as I.
If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he or she is --addicted to them
Alice went to market with a view to (to purchase) - a dress.-purchasing
No sooner had he left - I came.-than
Which is the complex sentence : "Unfortunately, he failed."-It is unfortunate that he failed.
The greater the demand, - the price.-the higher
Choose the correct sentence.-The scenery of Chittagong is better than that of Dhaka
This could have worked if I - been more far-sighted.-had
Travelers - their reservations well in advance if they want to fly during the Eid holidays.-had better get
"We were no more surprised than Rahman."-We were as surprised as Rahman
Complete the sentence : The train had started before --We reached the station
Without working hard you cannot shine in life. (make it complex sentence)-Unless you work hard, you cannot shine in life
Despite his wealth he remains --Humble
We must keep our fingers - that the weather will stay fine for the picnic tomorrow.-cressed (crossed)
The Parthenon is said - erected in the Age of Pericles.-to have been
Will you mind - the accounts one more time?-checking
The word 'worse' is the comparative form of the adjective --bad
I opened the door as soon as I - the bell.-heard
'We made her recite a poem' (Passive):-She was made to recite a poem.
Try hard lest you - fall.-should
'May God help you'. What kind of sentence is this?-Optative
Choose the correct option: Even as harvesting was going on --the rainy season began
They arrived - we were watching TV.-while
Fill in the blank : No sooner had I seen the bird - in flew away.-than
I came home after the rain --had stopped
He is poor but he is honest. (Complex)-Though he is poor, he is honest
Hardly had we taken shelter under a big tree --when the storm started
Ratul - before I came.-had left
I wish you success in life. What type of sentence is it?-Optative
It was I - he wanted to sing to.-whom
To - the arrival of spring, Bangladesh Television - a special function.-celebrate : organized
But for your help I --would have failed
It is high time we (change) our food habit. Here the correct form of verb is --changed
I cannot - to pay such high prices.-afford
Orthita as well as Obhinibesh (to be) -attending is party.-is
Karim as well as Rahim - praise.-deserve
'Man is mortal' এর সঠিক Negative sentence কোনটি?-Man is immortal.
Every mother loves her child. (Negative)-There is no mother but loves her child
'Come with me' This is an --imperative sentence
'May Allah help you' - what kind of sentence is this?-Optative
- a child can understand it.-Even
Complete the following sentence: If I had known you were coming--I would have gone to the station
Affirmative sentence 'He has much money' - এর negative sentence কোনটি?-He has not a little money
No one can - that he is clever.-deny
He gave up - football when he got married.-playing
Select the right woud.He ran fast lest he - miss the train.-should
Water-logging is one of the worst problems in our country.(Positive)-Very few problems in our country are as bad as water-logging.
Which one is imperative sentence?-close the door
He and I - well.-are
Ten years - a long time to wait.-is
Alas! I am undone. Here 'alas' is --interjection
A rolling stone gathers no moss. Here 'rolling' is?-Participle
'It is high time we - the place.-left
I don't mind - with the cooking but I am not going to wash the dishes.-helping
Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it Exclamatory)-What an exciting game cricket is!
Can you tell me where -? - Which of the following is the best clause in the above sentence?-Mr. Ali lives
The man - down silently and - his food.-sat, took
- a child can understand it.-Even
The Plane has not yet arrived, and I wonder when --it will come
Choose the simple form of the sentence 'Stand here and die'.-Stand here only to die.
Choose teh correct sentence.-I asked Javed if he had passed.
He gave up - football when he got married.-playing
The chief guest of the seminar spoke to the audience concerning career.-their
In which sentence 'that' us used as a conjunction?-He works hard that he may succeed.
I wish I - a philosopher.-were
How - renew a passport?-often do you have to
He is lazy. He never does - work.-any
Choose the appropriate alternative to complete the sentence. 'He had - of fever'.-severe attack
Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate option : It's raining cats and dogs, so --Make sure you take an umbrella.
I met a person - I never saw earlire.-whom
Just now he- his dinner but he says he'll see you when he's finished.-has had
He speaks as if he - a mad.-were
No sooner had we started out for Dhaka - it started to rain.-than
To complete the sentence, 'Maruf likes orange, - he does not like apple.'-but
After food has been dried or canned - for later consumption.-it should be stored
Which word is the determiner in the sentence "Will it take much time?"-much
He watched the boat -- down the river.-floating
Octopuses have not only large size - also well developed nervous system-but
'Darts are played by men as well us women'. Find the word mistakenly used in this sentence.-are
Choose the correct option : After three months of investigations, the - the accident was still unclear.-cause of
The patient (die) before the doctor came.-had died
She told me his name after he--had left
I - to hospital last Sunday.-had to go
'A rolling stones gathers no moss' The complex form of the sentence is --A stone what rolls gathers no moss.
He and I - well.-are
Slow and steady - the race. (Fill in the gap)-wins
I waited until the plane --took off
I'd like to know --why he left.
- the situation infuriated him, he did his best to hide his anger.-Though
My desk is a - I should clean it.-mess
It is beyond doubt that he is a brave man.(Simple)-Undoubtedly he is a brave man.
He knew it was a very - operation, byt he was deternined to carry it out.-risky
He is the (bad) boy in the class.-worst
I would like - information, pleae.-some
Neither the moon nor the stars - visible last night. the verb to fill in the gap should be --were
When bears hibermate, they obtain their - from stored body fat.-sustenance
Trees are considered one of our best friends. (Make it active)-We considered trees one of our best friend.
My friend - before I came.-had left
Fill in the gap: He gave up - football when he got married.-playing
I went there to seek a job. (Compound)-I went there and sought a job.
He insisted - there. (Fill in the gap)-on my going
Which one is an example of a positive degree?-less
He insisted - there.-on my going
What you (do) at this monent? The correct form of verb is --are you doing
The child cried for - mother.-its
I have not heared from him--for a long time
Neither Rini nor the -- the previous day.-is
Sweet - the uses of adversity.-are
Fill in the gap with the appropriate phrase : Had I been a child again, --I would have enjoyed freedom
The boy is - answer the question.-too dull to
Choose a suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given sentence :
Travellers - their reservation well in advance if they want to visit the St. Martins insland.
Had I known in advance, I - enough money.-would have taken
Dhaka is becoming one of the - cities in Asia.-busiest
They came --in spite of the rain
Which one of the following completes the sentence? Hardly had the train stopped :-whe we got down
Water bolis - you heat it to 100 degree centrigrade.-if
Complete the sentence with suitable alternative : The son asked his mother if he --might go out
"Not once has our neighbour invited us into his house.-Our neighbour has never invied us into his house
It is time for - his bad habits.-changing
He is so weak that he cannot walk. (Simple)-He is too weak to walk
The - of the camel was found lying by the side of the canal.-Carcass
I - him yesterday.-met
He and I - well.-are
Being fat does not necessarily kill you, but it - the risk that you will suffer from nasty diseases-increases (বৃদ্ধি করা)
If we practised speaking English, we - speak better.-could
Which one is the superlative degree of little?-Least
While I (play) in the field, I saw a dead cow.-was playing
Choose the appropriate passive form of the sentence : Salina was stitching a pant.-A pant was being stitched by Salina.
I wish-I were a magician
He gave me a dress which was expensive. (Simple)-He gave me an expensive dress.
He promised that he - come next Monday.-would
Although he worked very hard, he - not pass.-did
-, he would have succeeded.-Had he studied regularly
'May God help you' - what kind of sentence is this?-Optative
After he (finish) secondary school, he started to study graphic design.-had finished