I used to have a coaching center called P@ul’s Coaching Home. I taught my students using lecture sheets. Some of those sheets are still with me. I’m sharing them with you one by one. There may be some errors. During classes, I would correct the mistakes in the sheets as I taught. But now, due to lack of time, I couldn’t do that. Please take the trouble to correct them yourself as you read.
Another thing. I never made solution sheets for the exercises. I would solve them instantly in class. So, you’ll have to take the trouble to solve and study them on your own.
A) Transform the following complex sentences into simple ones.
1 .A man who is drowning catches at a straw. 2 .Although he is poor, he is honest. 3. Although they were poor, they had a happy conjugal life. 4. As he saw the tiger, he ran away in fear. 5. As he was lazy, he could not prosper. 6. As he was tired, he refused to go. 7. As the set of combs is costly, I cannot buy it. 8. As the writer was poor, he could not visit Foyot’s earlier. 9. He admitted that he was mistaken. 10. He cannot tell us when he will return. 11. He declared that he was innocent. 12. He had arrived at home when we left for Dhaka. 13. He is so weak that he cannot speak a single word. 14. He is sorry to hear that you have failed. 15. He was glad when he received your letter. 16. He woke up when it was raining. 17. He worked hard so that he could pass the examination. 18. I am sure that I shall pass the examination. 19. I bought a pen which was costly. 20. I desire that I should go. 21. I don’t know what his father’s name is. 22. I have no money that I can spare. 23. I have no time that I can waste in idle talks. 24. I knew that they were horribly expensive. 25. I know what his intention is. 26. I know where he works. 27. I was admitted to school when I was five. 28. I was saved since I had shown a true love for all living things. 29. If you do not walk fast, you will miss the train. 30. If you do not write much you cannot write well. 31. If you eat a balanced diet, you can remain safe. 32. If you read more, you will know more. 33. If you take exercise regularly, you can be healthy. 34. It is certain that he will come. 35. Lord knew what they cost. 36. Mecca is the place where the holy prophet was born. 37. She led a life which was spotless. 38. Since he was sharp, he made a good result. 39. Since the boy worked hard, he shone in life. 40. Since the water was salty, the sailors could not drink it. 41. Tell me what the truth is. 42. The authoress went to Dhaka when it was autumn. 43. The box is so old that it cannot be used. 44. The boy was so foolish that he could not understand a simple matter. 45. The lady wrote letters to the writer so that she might have a lunch from him. 46. The rumour that he has failed, is not true. 47. The woman who is reported is a spy. 48. The writer lived in a cabin which belonged to the orphanage. 49. They are so nice that they cannot be used just at present. 50. They saw a ship that was coming to them. 51. They saw the drunken porter who was lying on the floor. 52. This is the bottle which is used for water. 53. Though the writer had a willingness, he could not eat caviare. 54. Tourists need a hotel which is comfortable. 55. We eat so that we may live. 56. We went to the house, where my uncle lived. 57. When I went there, I found him absent. 58. When it was daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping. 59. When my mutton chop arrived, she took me to task. 60. When the girl stood by the window, she looked out. 61. When the lunch was over, the guests went away. 62. You came here when you were only four.
B) Transform the following simple sentences into complex ones.
1. A learned man should not be proud. 2. A lost moment is lost forever. 3. A lover of mankind is loved by Allah. 4. At daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping. 5. Because of killing the albatross, the old man was punished. 6. Being tired, he refused to go. 7. Can you tell me the time of his arrival? 8. Coming in the darkness, he knocked at the door. 9. Do you know the place of his working? 10. Entering the classroom, the teacher found the boys gossiping. 11. Finding the door unlocked, the thief entered the house. 12. Give me a pen to write with. 13. Going there I found him absent. 14. Going there, I heard him talking. 15. Going to my brother, I informed him of the matter. 16. Having forgotten him, I went outside the cabin. 17. He hoped to win the prize. 18. He hopes to succeed in life. 19. He is the last man to do it. 20. He is too weak to move. 21.He left after my departure. 22. Health is wealth. 23. His honesty is known to all. 24. I am sure of his passing. 25. I am sure of his success. 26. I believe you as my real friend. 27. I cannot tell the time of his arrival. 28. I dislike him for his laziness. 29. I do not know his father’s name. 30. I do not know the time of his death. 31. I have no money to spare. 32. I know the honest man. 33. I know the reason of his silence. 34. I read them for pleasure. 35. I saw a bird flying in the sky. 36. I was admitted to school at the age of five. 37. I was startled to see the bill of fare. 38. I was there in autumn. 39. In spite of having knowledge, Mr Matin was not selected. 40. In spite of his poverty, he is happy. 41. In spite of his working hard, he could not reach his goal. 42. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily. 43.Knowledge is power. 44. Monir was loved by all because of his honesty. 45. None can tell the time of his coming. 46. On the arrival of my mutton chop, she took me to task. 47. One day the old man watched some water snakes swimming around the ship. 48. Running fast, the boy got the first prize. 49. Standing by the window, the girl looked out. 50. Taking exercise regularly, he built a good health. 51. Tell me the truth. 52. The authoress wanted quiet isolation to do some troublesome writing. 53. The child is too little to speak. 54. The farmers sow good seeds to get good crops. 55. The gifts are too nice to be used just at present. 56. The girl went to a hair shop to sell her hair. 57. The load being very heavy, he cannot carry it. 58. The Magi brought valuable gifts. 59. The marriage ceremony being over, the guests were going to the feast. 60.The question was too tough for the students to answer. 61. The sun having risen, the fog dispersed. 62. The sun having set, we reached home. 63. There were two people on board. 64. They saw the drunken porter lying on the floor. 65. They walked too slowly to catch the bus. 66. This is my birth place. 67. Twenty years ago, I was living in Paris. 68. Unity is strength. 69. We read to learn. 70. Who knows the time of his departure? 71. You came here only at four.
C) Transform the following simple sentences into compound ones.
1. At daylight, I was half awakened by the sound of chopping. 2. Because of his being ill, he cannot move. 3. Being dissatisfied, he resigned his post 4. Closing the door, I went back to sleep. 5. Coming home, I began to work. 6. Despite his willingness, the writer could not eat asparagus. 7. Fatema, being poor, could not buy a set of combs. 8. Fatema, being slender, had mastered the art. 9.Finishing the work, we went to the playground. 10. Going to Dhaka, I called on him. 11. Having forgotten him, I went outside the cabin. 12. He could not come on account of illness. 13. He gave me both money and food. 14. He is both intelligent and diligent. 15. He ran away to escape arrest. 16. Hearing a noise, he woke up. 17. I shall work hard to avoid failure. 18. I was too young to have learnt to say “no” to a woman. 19. I went to Mymensingh to call on him. 20. I went to Rajshahi leaving my friend alone. 21. In spite of his being poor, he is happy. 22. In spite of turning a trifle pale, the writer had to order champagne for the lady guest. 23. Instead of obeying, Jim tumbled down on the couch. 24. Owing to illness, he could not play yesterday. 25. Seeing the police, the thief ran away. 26. Sitting by the fire, he told me of their two days together. 27. Sitting on a stone, the old sailor watched the people walking past him. 28. Taking up his basket, the porter followed the girl. 29. The lunch being over, we left the hotel 30. The man being very hungry ate too much. 31. The marriage ceremony being over, the guests were going to the feast. 32. The sun having set, we went out for a walk. 33. The water being very cold, I could not drink it. 34. The weather being very cold, there were no birds or animals in that snow covered country. 35. They are too nice to be used just at present. 36. Turning to the left you will find the school. 37. Twenty years ago, I was living in Khulna.
D) Transform the following compound sentences into simple ones.
1. Be honest and you will be happy. 2. Fatema was slender and mastered the art. 3. He behaved roughly but he was not punished. 4. He had all the qualifications but he did not get a job. 5. He has much money but he is unhappy. 6. He is healthy but he does not work at all. 7. He is not only tall but also strong. 8. He is wealthy but he is unhappy. 9. He sat by the fire with me and told me of their two days together. 10. He saw me and came at once. 11. He took the purse and ran away. 12. He tried hard but he did not succeed. 13. I called him but he did not respond. 14. I entered the room and switched on the light. 15. I had forgotten him and went outside the cabin. 16. I have got your letter and I am happy. 17. I was ill so I could not attend the meeting. 18. I was very young and I had not learnt to say no to a woman. 19. Jim drew a package from his overcoat and threw it upon the table. 20. Leave or die. 21. She jumped into a cab and cried gaily. 22. Sohel was honest and could not take the money. 23. The culprit ran away and escaped himself. 24. The farmers worked day and night but they could not grow a good harvest. 25. The girl finished her cry and attended to her cheeks. 26. The marriage ceremony was over and the guests were going to the feast. 27. The porter took up his basket and followed the girl. 28. The sea water was very salty and they could not drink it. 29. The sun had set and we went home. 30. The sun rose and the fog dispersed. 31. The weather was very cold and there were no birds or animals in that snow covered country. 32. They are very nice and cannot be used just at present. 33. They will work until the sun sets. 34. Walk fast or you cannot catch the train. 35. We must eat or we cannot live. 36. Work hard and you will prosper in life. 37. Write much or you cannot write well.
E) Transform the following compound sentences into complex ones.
1. At once the albatross fell from his neck and he fell into a deep sleep. 2. Attend to your classes or you will not learn. 3. Do and die. 4. Do as I suggest to you or you will suffer. 5. Do or die. 6. Drive carefully or there may be an accident. 7. Follow my example and you will feel better. 8. For seven days he tried to pray but could not break the sailors’ curse. 9. He had finished the work and took rest. 10. He is rich but he is unhappy. 11. He sat by the fire with me and told me of their two days together. 12. He saw the danger but he proceeded on. 13. He wanted to do it and so he worked hard. 14. He worked hard but failed, 15. I knew I could not afford caviar but I could not very well tell her that. 16. I paid the bill and I had no money in my pocket. 17. I prepared my lesson and went to school. 18. I took a cabin and asked for a man to chop wood. 19. It disturbed me but I did not know the reason. 20. It exists but it is difficult to explain. 21.Read and you will learn. 22. Read newspapers regularly and be wise. 23. Rehana finished her cry and attended to her cheeks. 24. Rehana saw it and she knew that it must be for her husband. 25. Run fast or you cannot get the train. 26. You can go to play or watch the TV. 27. He is old but he is very active. 28. Smoking causes cancer and this is well known. 29. Spare the rod and spoil the child. 30. Speak the truth and I will let you go. 31.The albatross is a big sea bird and it brings good luck to the sailors. 32. The beggar saw me and came running. 33. The dog lay close to him and found comfort there. 34. The door opened and Jim stepped in. 35. The man saw the tiger and went away. 36. The patient died and then the doctor came. 37. The ship came nearer and they saw it had no crew. 38. The sun rose and the fog dispersed. 39. Their throats were very dry and they could not speak. 40. There was water everywhere around them but they had not a drop to drink. 41. They gave the bird food and water and it became tame. 42. Walk fast or you cannot get the train. 43. Waste not, want not. 44. We were waiting for the coffee and the headwaiter brought a basket full of peaches. 45. Work hard and you will prosper in life. 46. I was ill and so I could not attend the meeting. 47. Waste not and want not. 48. You must hurry or you will miss the train. 49. You must return the goods or pay the bill.
F) Transform the following complex sentences into compound ones.
1. As he felt a great love for them, he blessed them from his heart. 2. As the boy was truthful, he was rewarded. 3. For myself, I chose the mutton chop which was the cheapest dish on the menu. 4. He is so weak that he cannot walk. 5. He worked hard so that he might get the prize. 6. I am glad that he has recovered from illness. 7. I am sure it’s a mistake. 8. I did not know why it disturbed me. 9. I have found the book that I had lost. 10. I know that he is rich. 11. I respect him as he loves me. 12. I was saved because I had shown a true love for all living things. 13. If he is at home, I shall see him. 14. If he loves his neighbours, they will love him. 15. If I rise early, I will get enough time to study. 16. If they do not do this, they will die. 17. If you do not hurry up, you will miss the train. 18. If you do not obey me, you will be punished. 19. If you do not work hard, you cannot prosper in life. 20. If you do not write much, you cannot write well. 21. If you follow my example, you will feel better. 22. If you read more, you will know more. 23. If you see him, he will be glad. 24. If you speak the truth I shall pardon you. 25. If you take exercise regularly, you can be healthy. 26. It was twenty years ago when I was living in Dhaka. 27. Only those who are graduates are eligible for the post. 28. Since I was well into my work, I was not inclined to conversation. 29. Since my ankles were weak, I was slow in learning to walk. 30. Since the old man was weak, he could not go to the court. 31. Since they gave it food and water, it became very tame. 32. The albatross is a big sea bird which brings good luck to the sailors. 33. The farmers are so poor that they cannot meet their both ends together. 34. The Magi who were wise men brought gifts to the babe in the manger. 35. Their throats were so dry that they could not speak. 36. Though I burned with questions, I could not ask. 37. Though Rahim and Rehana were poor, they were happy in their conjugal life. 38. Though the boy has many brothers and sisters he seems to be lonely. 39. Though the watch was grand, Latif looked at it on the sly. 40. When he found me, he acted crazy. 41. When he woke up it was raining. 42. When it was daylight, I. was half awakened by the sound of chopping. 43. When the dog lay close to him, it found a comfort there. 44. When the door opened, Kamal stepped in. 45. When the mutton chop arrived, she took me to task. 46. When the sailors saw the ship, they cried in joy. 47. When they gave it food and water, it became very tame, 48. While we were waiting for coffee, the headwaiter brought a basket full of huge peaches.
Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
(1) It matters little. [Turn into Negative]. (2) How many bowls of noodle will you eat, old man? [Turn it into an Assertive Sentence]. (3) Work hard or you will fail. [Turn into a Complex sentence]. (4) Everybody dislikes a liar. [Make it negative]. (5) We are, all born canvassers for our causes. [Make it a question]. (6) My book is stolen (Use robbed for stolen]. (7) A Hercules alone can do this. [Turn info Negative]. (8) Calcutta is Rabindranath’s birthplace. [Make it Complex]. (9) He is perhaps the best boy in the class. [Use positive Degree]. (10) The man was too old to carry the burden. [Omit too]. (11) I cannot but shed tears. [Use help]. (12) Though he is poor, he is honest. [Make it a simple sentence]. (13) How warm your hands are ! [Turn Into a statement]. (14) I am familiar with him. [Use the noun form of familiar]. (15) ‘Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven’. [Use preferable for better]. (16) It is never too late to mend. [Omit too]. (17) As soap as he went there he ran away. [Use no sooner than], (18) They need a friendly lead. [Make it complex]. (19) Carlyle saw that the advent of free penny post would kill the letter by making it cheap. [Turn it into a Compound Sentence]. (20) Even in those old-fashioned debates which used to be held between humble Atheists and humble Christians, the leading Christian and the leading Atheist always went home with their opinions unchanged. [Make it a Simple Sentence]. (21) Their opponents do not feel like this. [Make it Interrogative]. (22) Was it not a piece of luck ? [Make it Affirmative]. (23) It was like a fairy island in the sunset. [Make it a Complex Sentence]. (24) I wonder if I can do it. [Make it a Negative Sentence]. (25) More refugees—Will there never be an end to them? [Make it an Assertive sentence]. (26) Suddenly he could go no more. [Turn it into an Affirmative Sentence]. (27) Just for a handful of silver he left us. [Make it Complex]. (28) What else is there to say? [Make it Assertive]. (29) I regarded character-building as the proper foundation for their education. [Change it to Passive Voice]. (30) The geologists say that the moss on the actual stone was first started in exactly the same way. [Change the Voice]. (31) One swallow does not make a summer. [Make it Passive]. (32) They ate up all the seed, and with what shall the land be sown again ? [Change the Voice]. (33) Didn’t I tell you to stop ? [Turn it into Passive Voice]. (34) It is not that they are stupid. [Make it a Simple Sentence]. (35) Yet no sooner was I mystically converted to a belief in Socialism than I began to badger all my friends and acquaintances with arguments that I should have laughed at a month or two before. [Use scarcely when for no sooner than]. (36) The doctors talked a lot of nonsense. [Make it Exclamatory]. (37) I still repent that violence. [Make it Exclamatory]. (38) On one occasion he broke out most violently. [Use the adj. form of violently]. (39) She was older than he. [Use the antonym of ‘older’] (40) No doubt they feel too near death to see anything [Omit ‘too’] (41) Why do people argue so hotly ? [Use the Noun form of ‘hotly’]. (42) I was too young to remember him [Omit ‘too’] (43) It was an interesting experience, and I enjoyed it very much. [Turn it into a complex sentence]. (44) There are few crueler things than to make a prosaic person write poetry. [Use the Superlative degree]. (45) Poetry is good, but tea is better. [Turn it into a simple Sentence]. (46) If only I could meet him and give him proper advice! [Change it into an Assertive Sentence]. (47) Sense is sometimes more valuable than courage [Use positive degree]. (48) He is stiff. Nevertheless, he has got a heart. She loves him so terribly. Not to love her would be heartless. [Combine into a compound Sentence], (49) It is no wonder that his head was turned. [Turn it into an Affirmative Sentence]. (50) His house was about twenty miles distant. [Use the noun form of distant]. (51) He gave special orders to have a hot cake at ‘breakfast. [Use order as verb] (52) Fanaticism preaches certain doctrines. They teach men to be content with poverty. They have a very pernicious tendency. They help tyrants by giving them passive slaves. [Combine into a Complex Sentence]. (53) ‘Seven years, my lord, have now passed since I waited in your outward rooms, or was repulsed from your door. [Turn into a Simple Sentence]. (54) You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it. [Turn it into a Complex Sentence]. (55) Nor is there in the whole range of nature a grandeur or more magnificent scene than the ocean in a storm. [Use the Superlative degree]. (56) He is too clumsy for decent society. [Make it a Negative Sentence).
Narration/Speech (Assertive Sentence or Statement)
Change the following forms of speech:
1. “I
shall meet you tomorrow.” 2. “He has done the work” 3. “I
am not angry with you.” I said to them, “You have done wrong.”
4. “I examined the patient the day before yesterday,” the doctor
said. 5. “I have never seen you”, said the old man to the girl. 6.
“I will avenge your wrongs,” he cried, “I will not enter Athens
until I have punished the king who had so cruelly treated you.” 7. “I
won’t kneel, for if I do, I shall spoil my new breeches,” the boy said. 8.
“If the floods get any worse we must leave the house,” I said. 9.
“That is my horse,” said he, “and if I do not prove it in a few
minutes I will give up my claim.” 10. “You have all done very badly
!” remarked the teacher. 11. “You will feel the consequence” 12.
“You will feel the consequences.” 13. . .., and I shot five tigers
while I was in India. 14. ‘How many will you eat, old man?’ said the vendor.
15. ‘If I were not so poor myself,’ said the vendor, ‘I might even have given
you a bowl.’ 16. Abdul said to Ibrahim “You will pass”. 17. Abu said,
“I had been suffering from fever for a week before I left home.” 18. Abu
said, “I had suffered from fever before I left home.” 19. Abu said,
“I was suffering from fever.” 20. Alam said to you, “I have
shown you my new book.” 21. I said to him, ” If I were you,
I should wait.” 22. He said, ” I know him well because I used to live
with him.” 23. He said to me, ” Thank you” 24. He said to me,
“I wonder if the book is available.” 25. He said to me, “We are
not responsible for it.” 26. He said to me, “You had better do the
work” 27. He said to me, “I might help you.” 28. He said,
“Goodbye my friends.” 29. He said, “I had reached the school
before the bell rang.” 30. He said, “I have been learning
English.” 31. He said, “I shall have done it.” 32. He said,
“It is time we left the place” 33. He said, “My father reads the
Holy Quran every morning.” 34. He said, “The children sang, danced
and played.” 35. He says, “I went there yesterday.” 36. He will
say, “I am ready to go.” 37. I said to him, ” Good
morning.” 38. I said to him, “I bought a book for you. I would like to
present this book on your birthday.” 39. He said to his son, ‘You may come
with me tomorrow.’ 40. He said to Jane, “You have overcooked the
meat”. 41. He said, “He was thinking of selling his car.” 42. He
said, “I have been working since sunrise.” 43. He said, “I hope
I shall win the race.” 44. He said, “I never eat meat.” 45. He
said, “I shall build my house here.” 46. He said, “I bathe
in the Ganges every morning.” 47. He said, “If I were the Prime
Minister I would bring in several social reforms.” 48. He said,
“People must obey the laws of the land”. 49. He said, “That’s
bad.” 50. He said, “The Christians and the Muslims bury their
dead.” 51. He said, “We must all die.” 52. He said, ‘I hope my
friend in the railway carriage will reflect on this.’ 53. He said, ‘I shall
follow my fancy and ask no man’s permission.’ 54. He said, ‘I shall not permit
any authority to say that my child must go to this school or that, shall
specialize in science or arts, and shall play rugby or soccer.’ 55. He said, ‘I
shut up the Blue-book and looked out of the window.’ 56. He said, ‘I will come
here, and then we will go there together.’ 57. He said, ‘It is commonly alleged
against women that in this respect they are less civilized than man.’ 58. He
said, ‘The man has left the place, but he has not yet come.’ 59. He said, ‘The
thing that is wrong with him is that he has no social sense.’ 60. He said, ‘The
truth is that I never read Blue-book for pleasure.’ 61. He said, ‘There are a
lot of people in the world, and I have to accommodate my liberty to their
liberties.’ 62. He said, ‘These are men and women of which any nation may have
been proud.’ 63. He said, ‘We will all starve trying to feed them even a
little.’ 64. He said, “I decided to buy the car because it was the latest
model.” 65. He said, “When I lived in Delhi, I often met him.” 66. He
said,” I have been very ill, but am now better.” 67. He says (or,
will say ), “I was wrong.” 68. He says to me, ‘Your uncle is waiting
to see you before he goes to the office.’ 69. He was at the pictures all the
time. 70. He will say, “I shall do the work tomorrow.” 71. I tried to
ride a bicycle but I fell off three times. 72. I will do my duty. 73. I would
do the same myself if I were in your place. 74. I’m going to do it all again on
the 15th of July. 75. I’m supposed to have finished it by five o’clock. 76. I’m
taking the dog as far as the common for a run. 77. It’s gone half-past three!
78. Janab Ahsan said to me, “Hamid will sit here in this room now and do
these sums.” 79. John said, “I must be there by nine tomorrow.”
80. John says, “The pen was lost yesterday.” 81. John will say to
you, “I have not done this.” 82. Kamal said, “I shall be driving
the car myself on the 15th”. 83. Kamal says to Rahman, “I am wrong.”
84. Kamal says to Rahman, “You are wrong.” 85. Karim says, “I
did not go because I was ill.” 86. Kausik said, “My brother arrived
on Monday”. 87. Keats said, “A thing of beauty is a joy
forever.” 88. Krishna said, “I bought this book for my brother.”
89. Lekha said, “I visited Agra long ago.” 90. Mary says, ‘I’ll do
what I can, but I don’t know how he’ll behave towards me.’ 91. Mohammad said to
me, “You will get it back soon,” 92. Mohan says, ‘I do my homework
regularly.’ 93. Mother said to me, ‘Your friend arrived here yesterday, but
will go tomorrow.’ 94. Mrs Meldon said to Henry, ‘I can’t get any pleasure out
of the thought that some poor German woman is suffering just as I’m suffering.’
95. Mrs Meldon said to Henry, ‘I sometimes wonder whether, in spite of your
cleverness, you aren’t really the stupidest man on earth. 96. My friend cannot
come because she has a touch of flu. 97. My friend said to me, “I have
already finished my work.” 98. My friend said to me, “You must see
‘Othello’”. 99. My husband has gone away for a week. 100. My husband is
very fond of a piece of pie for his supper. 101. Sadique said to Rumana.
“I shall meet you there at New Market tomorrow.” 102. She cleans her
floors with a special kind of polish. 103. She put it in the left-hand
cupboard. 104. She said to me, “You may rely on me for support.” 105.
Shimu said to me, “I was making a research to solve the problem.”
106. Sohel said, “I came home, bathed and ate my meal.” 107. The
boys said, “We are afraid we shall lose the game.” 108. The cunning
old man hid it under a rose-bush in his own garden. 109. The girl said, “I
wish I could sing” 110. The Headmaster said to the boys, “There will be a
holiday tomorrow. ” 111. The Observer says, “We draw the attention of
the Government to this matter.” 112. The Observer says, “We draw the
attention of the Government to this matter.” 113. The teacher said,
“Children must obey their parents.” 114. The teacher said,
“Mohsin was good and kind and he helped everyone.” 115. The teacher
said, “Mr. Ant worked hard while Mr. Grasshopper slept.” 116. These
apples won’t keep, they are too soft. 117. They said to me, “We have been
your friends all through.” 118. They said, ” The boy is hiding in the
place where we left him.” 119. They said, ” The boy will soon be
found; and we will bring him.” 120. They said, “We came, worked and
returned”. 121. We heard him say, ” I will agree to what you propose,
if you sign this.” 122. We said to him,” Your fault will be pardoned, if you
confess it.” 123. We’re coming again Monday week. 124. What shall I do?
125. When are you beginning your holiday? 126. When did they tell you that?
127. When you get there, go into the third door on your right as you face the
building. 128. Where has he put my pencil? 129. Where shall I send it? 130.
Where shall we meet tonight? 131. The examiner’s orders were, “No one is
to bring books into the room or ask me questions about what I have told you to
do.” 132. The girl said, “Sir, I know the answer to this
question.” 133. The Headmaster says, “The boys may come here.”
134. The Independent says, “We draw the attention of the Mayor to this
matter.” 135. The librarian said to me, “If the book is in the
library, you will get it.” 136. The man said to me, ‘I shall leave this
place as soon as I can.’ 137. The man said, ‘She’ll be as pleased as I am.’
138. The man said, ‘You’re not tired out, sergeant, walking up and down the way
you are.’ 139. The old man said to his son, “I am leaving a vast property
for you and you must not waste it.” 140. The old man said to the girl,
“I know you and your father.” 141. The policeman said, ‘I think this
would be good place to put up a notice.’ 142. The Prime Minister said, “We
should be united to fight the forces of disruption.” 143. The principal
says, ‘We’ll examine you, and will be guided entirely by your replies to our
questions.’ 144. The saint said, “Two wrongs do not make a right”.
145. The Secretary said, “We will discuss this tomorrow.” 146. The
sergeant said, ‘You can sing if it gives you more courage.’ 147. The
shepherd’s wife says, ‘I’ve been married five years and have three children.’
148. The Statesman says, “We are glad to see that the Government has
accepted our proposal.” 149. The stout old lady replied, ‘I’m going to
walk where I like.’ 150. The teacher promised, “If you will come before
school tomorrow, I will explain it.” 151. The teacher said to Camellia,
“You must listen to what your parents say.” 152. The teacher said to
me, ‘Are you making noise in the class?’ 153. The teacher said to me, ‘I am
glad to tell you that you are pardoned.’ 154. The teacher said ‘to the boys,
‘If you work hard you will surely pass.’ 155. The teacher said to the students,
“The more you read, the more you learn..” 156. The teacher said to
us, ‘The prize will be given tomorrow.’ 157. The teacher said, “All men
are equal in the eye of law.” 158. The teacher said, “No one can live
forever in the world.” 159. The teacher said, “The moon shines at
night.” 160. The teacher said, “Time and tide wait for none.”
161. And Jacob said: ” It is enough; my son Joseph is yet alive; I will
go and see him before I die.” 162. And David’s anger was greatly kindled,
and he said, ” The man who has done this thing deserves to die, and he
shall restore the lamb fourfold.” 163. He said, ” The rain fell
yesterday “. 164. We said to him, ” The weather is stormy, and the
way is long.” 165. He said to us, ” The carriage has come, and we
shall start soon.” 166. The teacher told us, ” The prize will be
presented tomorrow. 167. You said to me, “I regret I cannot do anything
for you.” 168. You will say, “I am ill.” 169. Zaman said,
“Man must submit to destiny” 170. Hamlet quoted, “To be or not to be:
that is the question.”
Narration/Speech
(Imperative Sentence)
Change the
following forms of speech:
1. “Come
here”. “Please give me a book”. 2. “Come in! My
friend,” said I. 3. “Could you tell me where he lives?” said the
watchman. 4. “Don’t go near the tank, children,” she said. 5.
“Give him a book.” She said to me, “Let me have it.” 6.
“Go on, sergeant; catch the thief,” the police officer said. 7. “God
bless you, my boy,” said the Bishop. 8. “Let him come with us,
mother,” I said. 9. “Let us not miss this golden opportunity,”
said the Secretary to the members of the club. 10. “Let us wait here till
the rain stops,” She said. 11. “Let’s sell these old furniture,”
said Charles. ‘Let’s not’ said Rose. 12. “Run away, children”, said
their mother. 13. “Sit down, boys,” said the teacher. 14. “You
must not neglect your study,” said the teacher to the students. 15. Ali
said to Mrs. Jamil, “Mother, excuse me my fault.” 16. Antony said,
“Friends, lend me your ears.” 17. Babli said to Rimi, “Let us go
out for a walk.” 18. Father said to his son, “Do not waste you
time.” 19. Father said to his son, “May you succeed in the exam.”
20. Father said to the son, “Don’t quarrel with anybody.” 21. Faisal
said to Mahfuz, “Let us learn our lessons.” 22. He said to his
friends, “Please wait for me till I return.” 23. He said to his
master, “Grant me my prayer, Sir.” 24. He said to his servant,
“Bring me a glass of water.” 25. He said to me, “Let us go out for a
walk.” 26. He said to me, “Do not go there.” 27. He said to me,
“Don’t do it again.” 28. He said to me, “Let him say whatever he
likes, I shall certainly support you.” 29. He said to me, “Let me try
first.” 30. He said to me, “Let us go home.” 31. He said to me,
“Let us go to the pictures.” 32. He said to me, “Please lend me
some money.” 33. He said to me, “You must leave the place.” 34.
He said to me, “God bless you with a long life.” 35. He said to me.
“Please give me a glass of water.” 36. He said to the boys, “Draw a
map of Bangladesh.” 37. He said to the children, “You mustn’t play
with fire.” 38. He said to the poet, “Would you please, sign my
autograph book?” 39. He said to us, “Do not vex me.” 40. He said,
“Don’t open the door.” 41. He said, “I might be there.” 42.
He said, “Let him do whatever he likes.” 43. He said, “Let him
tell the story.” 44. He said, “Let me come in.” 45. He said,
“Let me fly the kite.” 46. He said, “Let me have some
milk.” 47. He said, “Let us go out for a walk.” 48. He said,
“Let’s stop now and take a little rest.” 49. He said, “O, had I
the wings of a dove.” 50. He said, “Ram, go there.” 51. He said,
“Spread the mat here.” 52. He said, “The boys should be able to
do the sum.” 53. He shouted, “Stop you, villain.” 54. I said to
her, “Go to school, or you will be fined.” 55. I said to him, “Would
you like to see the picture?” 56. I said to him, “Excuse me,
sir.” 57. I said to him, “Kamal, tell your father to join today’s
meeting.” 58. I said to him, “Let them do whatever they like.”
59. I said to him, “Let us have some music.” 60. I said to him,
“Please explain the passage.” 61. I said to’ him, “Wait here
till I come back.” 62. I said to my friends, “Good morning, I hope
you are all well.” 63. I said to my sister, “Could you give me a cup
of tea?” 64. I said to my son, “Don’t eat this.” 65. I said to
the gentleman, “Please come into the room.” 66. I said, “Aslam,
go there at once,”‘ 67. I said, “Let him go if he chooses.” 68.
Kamal said to his friends, “Let us not miss this chance.” 69. Kamal
said to his servant, “Do as I tell you.” 70. Kamal said to me,
“Let him say whatever he likes.” 71. Kamal said to Mrs. Ali,
“Mother, let me have a cup of tea.” 72. Labu said, “Let the man
go.” 73. Manika said to Nasima, “Leave the house at once.” 74.
Mira said to her friends, “Let us have a picnic on Sunday.” 75.
Mother said to me, “Don’t run in the sun.” 76. Mother said to me,
“May you live long!” 77. Mother said to the daughter, “May you
be happy.” 78. Mother said, “You must work hard.” 79. Mr. Khan
said, “Good night, my friends.” 80. Mr. Mahbub said to his son,
“Don’t eat dirty food.” 81. My brother said to me, “Go to school
or you will be punished.” 82. My friend said to me, “Go home at
once.” 83. My mother said to me, “Don’t smoke.” 84. My mother
said to me, “Let us go home.” 85. Peter said to his friend,
“Please lend me your book.” 86. Rana said to his friend, “Please
open the door.” 87. Rashed said, “Good bye, all my friends.” 88.
She said to her younger brother, “Don’t tell a lie.” 89. She said to
him, “Father, kindly excuse me this time.” “Go there at
once.” 90. She said to me, “You should not go out at night.” 91.
She said, “I couldn’t come on Monday.” 92. She said, “I would
help him if I could.” 93. She said, “God be with you.” 94. Smith
said, “Let him try his best, he will not succeed.” 95. The saint said,
“May God pardon these sinners!” 96. The doctor said to the patient,
“Give up smoking.” 97. The beggar girl said, “Madam, let me stay here
for a while.” 98. The beggar said to the man, “Let me have a
meal.” 99. The boy said to his teacher, “Please, give me another
chance.” 100. The boy said to the Headmaster, “Janab, please pardon
me this time,” 101. The boy said to the Headmaster, “Please grant me
leave, Sir.” 102. The boy said to the Headmaster, “Please pardon me,
sir.” 103. The boy said to the teacher, “Let me go home, Sir.”
104. The boy said to the teacher, “Sir, lend me your book please.” 105.
The boy said, “Could I but get that reward.” 106. The boy said,
“Good night, mother.” 107. The boys shouted, “May we all pass
the examination.” 108. The captain said to the soldiers, “Fire
on.” 109. The chairman said, “Let us settle the dispute.” 110.
The dervish said to us, “May you be great in life.” 111. The doctor
said to the patient, “Don’t smoke.” 112. The doctor said to the
patient, “Don’t take tea or coffee for some days.” 113. The dove said
to the ant, “Sit on the leaf and swim to the shore.” 114. The general
said to the soldiers, “March on.” 115. The General said to the
soldiers, “Quick march.” 116. The girl said, “Let me have some
milk.” 117. The girls sang, “May Allah bless our leader.” 118.
The hare said to the tortoise, “Let us ran a race”. 119. The Headmaster
said to the boys, “Do not make any noise.” 120. The judge said,
“Let the prisoner be whipped.” 121. The man said, “Could I speak
to Mr. Ray?” 122. The manager said to the strikers, “Resume your
work.” 123. The mother cried, “Allah save my child.” 124. The
mother said to her son, “May you succeed in the examination.” 125.
The officer said to the worker, “Leave the room at once.” 126. The
poor man said, “Let me have some food.” 127. The President said to
the members, “Please obey the chair.” 128. The President said,
“May Bangladesh live long.” 129. The President said, “May India be
strong and united.” 130. The prisoner said to the judge, “Let me see
my mother.” 131. The speaker said to them, “Friends, be not
impatient.” 132. The students said to the Principal, “Please grant me
leave of absence, sir.” 133. The teacher said, “Let me have a piece
of chalk.” 134. The teacher said to Hamid, “Stand up on the
bench.” 135. The teacher said to me, “May you win the prize.”
136. The teacher said to Mina, “Read this book.” 137. The teacher
said to the boys, “Don’t waste your time.” 138. The teacher said to
the student, “Always speak the truth.” 139. The teacher said to the
student, “Go out of the class room.” 140. The teacher said to the
student, “May you come round soon.” 141. The teacher said to the
student, “Never tell a lie.” 142. The teacher said to the student.
“Always speak the truth.” 143. The teacher said to the students,
“”Be attentive and don’t make a noise.” 144. The teacher said,
“Anis, write an essay on ‘Punctuality’.” 145. The teacher said,
“Let him do whatever he likes.” 146. The teacher said, “May you
prosper in life.” 147. They said to me, “Ram, tell your brother to
see us.” 148. They said to us, “Let us decide the matter
ourselves.” 149. They said, “Long live the President.” 150. They
said, “May his soul rest in peace.” 151. Tom said, “Let him say
about me whatever he likes, I don’t care.” 152. We said to the chairman,
“Let us drop the matter.” 153. We sang, “May Bangladesh last
forever.” 154. You said to her, “Let us do the sum.”
Narration/Speech
(Interrogative Sentence or Question)
Change the
following forms of speech:
1. “তোমার পারিশ্রমিক কি খুবই কম মনে হচ্ছে?” মেয়েদের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে বড়জন কুলিকে বলল।
2. “আমি কি জানালাটা খুলে দেব?” 3. “আমি কি ওকে বলব?” 4.
“তোমার নাম কী?” 5. “তুমি কি আমার সাথে বাড়ি আসবে?”
সে জিজ্ঞেস করল। 6. “প্রিয় পাখি,” সে তার পালকে হাত বুলিয়ে বলল, “তুমি কি
আমার দুঃখে আমাকে সান্ত্বনা দিতে এসেছ?” 7. “তুমি কি ভেবেছিলে আমাকে ডাকা হলেও
আমি কেন আসিনি?” 8. “তুমি কি ভাবছিলে আমি কেন আসিনি?”
9. “তুমি কি জানো কে আসছে?” 10. “তুমি কি জানো কে তাকে হত্যা করেছে?”
11. “তুমি কি সত্যিই চীন থেকে এসেছ?” রাজকুমার বলল। 12. “তুমি কি সুন্দর হাতের লেখা লেখো?”
সে বলল। 13. “তুমি কি বাড়ির পথ জানো না?” আমি জিজ্ঞেস করলাম। 14. “ছোট্ট পাখি,
তোমার কি আমাকে কিছু বলার আছে?” ইউলিসিস জিজ্ঞেস করল। 15. “বন্দীর পক্ষে তোমার
কি কিছু বলার আছে?” বিচারক শেষে বলল। 16. “তুমি কি ওকে সম্প্রতি দেখেছ, জেরি?”
লেখক বলল। 17. “তুমি কি তাকে কোথাও দেখেছ?” 18. “তুমি এটা কীভাবে করলে?”
মি. করিম আমাকে বলল। 19. “আমি কি ভিতরে আসতে পারি, স্যার?” ছেলেটি শিক্ষককে বলল।
20. “আমি কি তাকে কখনো ভুলতে পারব?” 21. “আমি কি ফুটবলটা নেব?”
আলি আবেদকে বলল। 22. “তুমি কী চাও?” সে তাকে বলল। 23. “এই প্রশ্নের
সঠিক উত্তর দেওয়ার উপায়টা কী, বাবা?” ছেলেটি জানতে চাইল। 24. “সে কোন দিকে গেছে?”
তরুণ জিনি জিজ্ঞেস করল। 25. “আপনি কে, স্যার, আর কী চান?” তারা চিৎকার করে বলল।
26. “তুমি আমার কুকুরকে কেন মেরেছ?” সে আমাকে বলল। 27. “বৃষ্টি হলে তারা কি
বেড়াতে যাবে?” সে ভাবল। 28. ‘এগুলো কি মুক্ত পরিসরের ডিম?’ ক্রেতা বলল।
29. ‘তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পারো পল কেন ডিগ্রি না নিয়েই বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ছেড়ে দিল?’
পলের বোন জিজ্ঞেস করল। 30. ‘আপনি কি একটা পাঁচ পাউন্ডের নোট ভাঙতে পারবেন?
আমার কাছে দুঃখিত, এর চেয়ে ছোট কিছু নেই,’ যাত্রী কন্ডাক্টরকে বলল।
31. ‘তুমি কি ভালো ঘুমিয়েছ?’ আমার গৃহকর্ত্রী জিজ্ঞেস করল। 32. ‘তুমি কি নিজের
সবজি নিজেই চাষ করো?’ আমি জিজ্ঞেস করলাম। 33. ‘রাতের শিফটে কাজ করতে তোমার
আপত্তি আছে?’ সে জিজ্ঞেস করল। 34. ‘তুমি কি গির্জাটা দেখতে চাও?’ গাইড বলল।
35. ‘কেউ কি বক্সিং ম্যাচের টিকিট চায়?’ চার্লস বলল। 36. ‘তুমি কি এখানে
অনেকদিন আছ?’ অন্য ছাত্ররা তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করল। 37. ‘তোমার শাশুড়ির সাথে কেমন
চলে?’ পল বলল। 38. ‘তুমি বাড়িতে কীভাবে ঢুকলে?’ তারা তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করল।
39. ‘তুমি কতদিন ধরে ইংরেজি শিখছ?’ পরীক্ষক বলল। 40. ‘তিজোরির সংকেত
কতজন জানে?’ গোয়েন্দা বলল। 41. ‘তুমি কটা ঘুমের বড়ি খেয়েছ?’ রাতের বোন বলল।
42. ‘তোমার মনে হয় এর দাম কত হবে?’ সে বলল। 43. ‘তুমি তোমার পুরনো গাড়িটা
দিয়ে কী করবে?’ আমি তাকে জিজ্ঞেস করলাম। 44. ‘জেলে থাকার সময় তোমার সবচেয়ে
বেশি কিসের অভাব লেগেছিল?’ মেরি প্রাক্তন বন্দীকে জিজ্ঞেস করল। 45.
‘এই কঙ্কালের চাবিগুলো নিয়ে তুমি কী করছিলে?’ মি. জোনস বলল। 46. ‘তোমরা
গ্রীষ্মের ছুটিতে কোথায় যাচ্ছ?’ আমি তাদের জিজ্ঞেস করলাম। 47. ‘আমি আমার
ক্যারাভানটা কোথায় পার্ক করতে পারি?’ সে পুলিশকে জিজ্ঞেস করল। 48. ‘তুমি
কোন দিকে যাচ্ছ?’ আমি বললাম। 49. ‘তুমি টাকাটা কাকে দিয়েছিলে?’ অ্যান
জিজ্ঞেস করল। 50. ‘কে আমার টাইপরাইটার ব্যবহার করেছে?’ আমার মা বলল।
51. ‘তুমি পরীক্ষা দিচ্ছ না কেন?’ পল বলল। 52. ‘তোমার কি একটু তোলা
চাই?’ অ্যান বলল। 53. আমি প্রধান শিক্ষককে বললাম, “স্যার, আপনি কি আমাকে
সম্পূর্ণ বিনামূল্যে বৃত্তি দেবেন?” 54. একজন মানুষ তার বাবাকে বলল, “তুমি
কী করছ?” 55. আলাদিন জাদুকরকে বলল, “আমি এত কঠোর ঘুষির যোগ্য কী
করেছি?” 56. আলি মি. জামিলকে বলল, “কায়রোতে থাকার সময় আপনি কী দেখেছিলেন?”
57. আমিন শিক্ষককে বলল, “আমি কি টেবিল থেকে বইটা নেব?” 58. অনিক আমাকে
বলল, “আমি ওখানে যাব না কেন?” 59. আরেক যাত্রী এসে বলল, ‘এই সিটটা
কি দখল করা আছে?’ 60. আনোয়ার আরিফকে বলল, “তুমি কোথা থেকে এসেছ?”
61. আনোয়ার হাসানকে বলল, “তুমি তোমার বইটা কোথায় রেখেছ?” 62. আমার
জুতো কি এখনো পরিষ্কার হয়নি? 63. ‘আমার জন্য কোনো চিঠি আছে?’ মেরি বলল।
64. তুমি কি আমেরিকান নাকি আফ্রিকা থেকে এসেছ? 65. তুমি কি ভালো সময় কাটাচ্ছ?
66. তুমি কি আমাকে পাঁচ পাউন্ড ধার দিতে পার? 67. তুমি কি মনে করতে পার শেষবার
কখন এই সুরটা শুনেছিলে? 68. তুমি কি কার্পেটে তার করা দাগগুলো দেখতে পাচ্ছ?
69. তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পার এখন কটা বাজে? 70. তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পার
ব্রিটিশ ইনস্টিটিউট কোথায় পাব? 71. তুমি কি আমাকে বলতে পার তুমি এত দুঃখিত
কেন? 72. কলম্বাস তাদের বলল, “তোমাদের মধ্যে কেউ কি একটা ডিমকে দাঁড় করিয়ে
রাখতে পারো?” 73. ‘আমি কি কমান্ডার স্মিথের সাথে দেখা করতে পারি?’ মহিলা
জিজ্ঞেস করল। 74. ‘আমরা কি ম্যানেজারের সাথে কথা বলতে পারি, প্লিজ?’ দুই
লোক বলল। 75. ‘তোমাদের কেউ কি সত্যিই দুর্ঘটনাটা ঘটতে দেখেছ?’ পুলিশ বলল।
76. বিল কি তোমাকে ওই আংটিটা দিয়েছিল? 77. আমার বন্ধু মাশি কি গত শুক্রবার
আমার অবস্থান সম্পর্কে তোমাকে প্রশ্ন করেছিল? তুমি তাকে কী বলেছিলে? 78. সবজি
ওয়ালার কাছে কি কোনো তাজা সবজি ছিল? 79. তুমি কি জানতে সেই সময় তুমি কী করছিলে?
80. তুমি কি খেয়াল করেছিলে সে মেকআপ করেছিল কিনা? 81. তুমি কি গতকাল রাজাকে
দেখেছিলে? 82. তুমি কি আমার নির্দেশ বুঝেছিলে? 83. আমাকে কি ঠিক লাগছে?
84. তুমি কি জানো স্টেশন কত দূর? 85. তুমি কি জানো কোনো সিদ্ধান্ত হয়েছে
কিনা? 86. তুমি কি স্টেশনের পথ জানো? 87. তুমি কি জানো কোন কাপটা তুমি
ব্যবহার করেছিলে? 88. তুমি কি জানো সে এত রেগে গিয়েছিল কেন? 89. আমি জানালাটা
বন্ধ করলে তোমার আপত্তি আছে? 90. তুমি কি বিকেলে ঘুমাও? 91. একসাথে দুটার
বেশি খাওয়া কি লোভনীয় বলে মনে কর? 92. তুমি কি মনে কর এক বছরে এটা শিখতে
পারবে? 93. তুমি কি মনে কর আমাকে বিশ্বাস করতে পারবে? 94. ‘তুমি কি মনে
কর ছয় মাস সম্পূর্ণ একা থাকতে পারবে,’ টম বলল, ‘নাকি বিরক্ত হয়ে যাবে?’
95. সে কি সবসময় রেশমের মোজা পরে? 96. তোমার বয়ফ
If I should
die, think only this of me:
That there’s
some corner of a foreign field
That is forever
England.___ adopted from The Soldier (1915) composed by Rupert Brooke
(1897–1915)
(I used to attach a fragment of poetry to the bottom of each lecture sheet and would read that poem in class.)
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