Special uses of phrases and words- HSC Board Question Analysis
Special uses of phrases and words
HSC Board Question Analysis
1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Dhaka Board-2019
| would you mind | there | as soon as | was born | it is high time |
| as if | would rather | unless | what does.... look like | have to |
(a)
Your enemies are looking for you. --------- you left this place.
(b)
It is raining heavily. closing
the window?
(c)
Rifat often behaves ––---––– he were a
prince. It becomes very difficult for me to tolerate him.
(d)
Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist and filmmaker. He ––––---– on 13 November 1948.
(e) –––--–– you work hard, you will not
make a good result.
(f) I ––--––– resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice
against injustice.
(g) Son: –––---–– a satellite ––--–––?
Father: I have heard of it but never got a chance to
see it.
(h) We informed the police ––---––– the incident took place. But the
police didn't arrive even after two hours.
(i) Our society is full of bad persons. We –---–––– remain aware of them.
(j) ––---––– is a hue and cry on the road. Something must have happened.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Cumilla Board - 2019
| what does.....look like | how to | in order that | it is high time | was born |
| had to | what's it like | let alone | unless | lest |
(a) The child cannot walk ----------- run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned
teacher. He –––---–– in 1960.
(c)
At present, the children do not know –––---––
swim in water.
(d)
Parents –––---–– work hard to take care
of their children.
(e)
Rima studies hard –----–––– GPA-5 should
be missed.
(f) Father, –––---––
a ghost –––---––?
(g) Tanisha went to college –---–––– she could learn something.
(h) –––---–– people
stopped corruption from society.
(i) –––---–– swimming
in the river? For the first time, it seems new experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life –---–––– you work hard.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
Rajshahi Board - 2019
| had better | let alone | what does ..... look like | as soon as | as if |
| there | would you mind | would rather | it | was born |
(b)
Baby: Mom, ––---––– an owl ––---–––?
(c)
Don't disturb me, you ––---––– leave me
alone at this moment.
(d)
The poor man –––---–– starve than beg.
(e)
–––----–– exists no life on Mars.
(f)
–––---–– taking tea with me?
(g)
Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He ––---––– in 1771.
(h)
She acts –----–––– she were mad.
(i)
–––-----–– we reached the station, the
train started.
(j) He did not even see a hill, –––----–– a mountain.
4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Dinajpur Board-2019
| there | was born | have to | let alone | what if |
| had better | as soon as | would rather | what's it like | as if |
(b) I have never visited Kuakata. ¾ visiting this place in the coming
summer vacation?
(c) People do not like his way of behaviour. He
always behaves ¾ he were a great leader.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country. ¾ we turn this land into a mango
orchard?
(e) The criminal ran away ¾ he saw the police. He was afraid of being arrested.
(f) Smoking tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You ¾ give up this bad habit.
(g) Once ¾
lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(h) Shimul ¾
work hard than beg. He is very industrious and painstaking.
(i) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC exam. He ¾ study hard to get completely prepared before the exam.
(j) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He ¾ in 1879 and breathed his last in 1955.
5. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Jeshore Board - 2019
| would you mind | was born | let alone | had better | there |
| what does ....... look like | as if | would rather | as soon as | have to |
(b) ¾ was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very
famous.
(c) I ¾ and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a
very beautiful country.
(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the
world cricket. But we ¾ struggle more to win the world cup.
(e) He cannot tell my name, ¾ my address.
He is really a liar.
(f) ¾ the earth ¾? It's not
completely round.
(g) We ¾ walk fast than
get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(h) The class
started ¾ I reached my
college. I was really lucky.
(i) You look so
weak. You ¾ go home as early
as possible.
(j) The man pretended ¾ he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.
6. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Chattogram Board-2019
| No sooner had | unless | what does .... look like | in order to | as if |
| what if | there | let alone | was born |
(a)
Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students
must work hard ¾ get themselves admitted
into universities.
(b)
Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ¾ you make the best use of time.
(c)
The students were talking in the class. ¾ the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
(d)
He proceeded ¾ he had never seen me. His
behaviour shocked me.
(e)
The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile, ¾ five miles.
(f) I'm in short of time. ¾ the train is late?
(g) Once ¾ lived a farmer. He had four
sons.
(h) Have you seen a camel? ¾ it ¾ ?
(i) ¾ is unfortunate that many
students spoil their time by using Facebook.
(j) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He ¾ in Kishoregonj.
7. Complete the
sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: —
Sylhet Board-2019
| as if | it is about time | would rather | feel like | blow one's own trumpet |
| is used to | as far as | when it comes to | had better |
(a)
"Can I smoke here?" "I ¾ you didn't. It's a no
smoking zone."
(b)
This car is absolutely fine ¾ the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train
was late and we had to wait for an hour. We ¾ hurried.
(d)
It's well past 10 and Diba is still in bed. ¾ she got up.
(e)
Nishi is a nice girl. But ¾ cooking, she is
absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She ¾ living alone.
(g) Well, you don't need to ¾. We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks ¾ it's going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don't ¾ going out this evening.
(j) "It's getting late. I have to go now."
" You ¾ not. It's raining very
hard."
8. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Barishal Board-2019
| as though | was born | what ...... look like | it | had to |
| had better | would rather | there | as soon as | let alone |
(b)
I can't remember the name of the story, ¾ the details about the different characters. I read the story many years
ago.
(c)
Nobody likes Suborna at all. She talks ¾ she knew everything in the world.
(d)
Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature. He ¾ in the famous Tagore family.
(e)
¾ does a leopard ¾?
(f) The cricket match restarted ¾
the third umpire declared the decision. It was a great relief for the
spectators.
(g) It
was a terrible ship. ¾ was no crew in that ship of death.
(h) In ancient time, people ¾
fight against dangerous wild animals. Is it same in the present days?
(i) In our country, rainy season is very different.
During this season ¾ rains heavily without any gap.
(j) Tarek ¾ sleep than watch such type of film. It's
really boring.
9. Complete
the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
[HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]
| as if | have to | as soon as | it | was born |
| let alone | would rather | there | had better | what if |
(b)
The storm was raging violently. We got out –----–––– it abated.
(c)
Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks –----–––– they were the most powerful men in the country.
(d)
My college is far away from our house. I –----–––– walk a long way to go to my college.
(e)
Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He –----–––– in 1903 in a village
named Tambulkhana in Faridpur.
(f) –----–––– is very hot today. Load shedding is
aggravating the situation.
(g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks –----–––– 80 marks. He is a student of average standard.
(h) –----–––– are many mango trees around our home. They
give us very sweet mangoes.
(i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He –----–––– consult an experienced doctor.
(j) The river is calm. –----–––– we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience.
10. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: — B
[HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set)]
| would you mind | used to | as if | as soon as | let alone |
| had better | it | would rather | so that | what if |
(a) He acts –----–––– he were rich. So nobody likes him.
(b) –----–––– eating sea fish? I think you will
enjoy a lot.
(c) Aloka can't afford to buy a cellphone, –----–––– a laptop. Actually she is very poor.
(d)
It may rain today. You –----–––– leave earlier.
(e)
Sometimes we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We –----–––– swim in the river.
(f) –----–––– is many years since we first met. How time
does fly!
(g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home –----–––– possible.
(h) We –----–––– develop our humanity than observe hartal and
strike. Let us change our destructive culture.
(i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to
go out –----–––– I had been out there?
(j) He took a part time job –----–––– he could earn some money. He was very sincere.
11. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Dhaka Board-2017
| as soon as | what does ....... look like | what if | what's it like | it |
| had better | was born | let alone | have to | would rather |
(a) Deforestation
is a matter of great concern. We — take immediate steps against cutting down
trees at random.
(b)
To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will
believe us.
(c)
Helmet should be used while driving a
motorcycle. — you were driving your bike and met a serious accident?
(d)
— swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(e) — mother heard the news, she cried
loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.
(f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long-time and hard
labour to build this city.
(g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt — a car.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West
Bengal.
(i) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a
new dress.
(j) Rana: Hi. Robi — a Pea-cock —?
Robi : It's a very nice bird. It knows how to
dance?
12. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Cumilla Board-2017
| it is high time | in case | lest | as though | no sooner had |
| unless | would you mind | have to | used to | as long as |
(a)
There is foul smell in the room. — opening the windows?
(b)
Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say good bye now — I don't see you
again.
(c)
We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d)
Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything.
(e)
The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate.
(f) Nobody likes you here. — you left this place.
(g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree —
the bear might attack him.
(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He — do many harmful activities.
(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in
life — you make proper use of time.
(j) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered
the class than they stopped talking.
13. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Rajshahi Board-2017
| there | what if | have to | no sooner had | would rather |
| lest | as if | let alone | what does look like | be born |
(b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
is the father of our nation. He — in
1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district.
(c)
I can't stand Rubel. He always acts —
he were smarter than everyone.
(d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by.
As it came near the girl, the driver halted it. — he wouldn't have stopped the bus?
(e)
Shoma — live in a hostel than live in
her relative's home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel.
(f) You started late. Now you are walking slowly.
Walk fast — you should miss the bus.
(g) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an
AC bus — an aeroplane.
(h) Daughter: Mom, — an albatross —?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white
bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
(i) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla
Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis Khan.
(j) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been
suffering from fever for a long time.
14. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Dinajpur Board-2017
| there | let alone | it | as if | what ..... look like |
| have to | as soon as | was born | had better | would rather |
(b) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an
important form of physical exercise, because it refreshes both body and mind.
(c)
Do you often — travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad.
(d)
Long ago, — lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind
hearted.
(e)
— does a clown — ? You've seen a clown in the circus many a time.
(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I — be a
waiter than a barman.(f) — I see my father coming my heart fills up with joy. I am
very much fond of my father.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam — in an impoverished family. He had to earn
even when he was a small boy.
(i) The economical condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford
one meal per day — square meals.
(j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014,
Messi looked — he were completely routed. His cherished dream had been
shattered.
15. Complete the
sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: —
A Jeshore Board-2017
| as if | let alone | what does .......... look like | was born | there |
| what's it like | have to | as soon as | had better | would rather |
(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write
fairly well even in Bangla — in English.
(c) Some city dwellers’ behaviour is
often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in the village.
(d)
I have never travelled by air. — flying in the sky?
(e)
Riaz: — the frozen mountain peak.....?
Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She —
see a dentist.
(g)
Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.
(h)
Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad
companies.
(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He
used to believe that one should start a profession after taking necessary
preparations.
(j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any
more. We — come to a conclusion.
16. Complete the
sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
A Chittagong Board-2017
| there | as soon as | what does ..... look like | was born | what if |
| has to | as if | what's it like | let alone | would rather |
(b) During the Liberation War of Bangladesh — was a
great American singer George Harison who sang for Bangladesh.
(c) — living in Bangladesh?
You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh.
(d) My foreign friend told
me you — leave this country than live here. I replied "This is my
motherland."
(e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities
against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize for this to Bangladesh.
(f) Pakistan
always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from
them — apology.
(g)
The elements
of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons — the father of the nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed.
(h) Some persons living in
Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against the country — Bangladesh were
not their own country.
(i)
The authority
of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. — the government of Bangladesh
takes initiatives to cut of diplomatic relation with Pakistan?
(j)
Teacher:
Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh —?
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