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Practice Exercises on Special Phrases & Words

HSC & Alim English 2nd Paper (Question No. 3)

Exercise 01
was born
let alone
had better
would rather
as soon as
as if
what if
there
it
what's it like

(a) We ________ pay a visit to Cox's Bazar. We have not gone there for a long time.

(b) He cannot write a single page properly, ________ a complete novel.

(c) ________ is a fine park in our town. We often go there for evening walks.

(d) The boy talks ________ he knew everything. He is actually a fool.

(e) ________ traveling by boat in a moonlit night? It feels heavenly.

(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam ________ in 1899. He is our national poet.

(g) I ________ starve than beg in the street. Begging is a disgraceful act.

(h) ________ the train is late? I will miss the important job interview.

(i) ________ is raining heavily. We should stay indoors today.

(j) ________ the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.

Exercise 02
have to
would rather
had better
was born
let alone
there
as soon as
what if
it
what does...look like

(a) You ________ start immediately. You are already getting late for the train.

(b) The poor man cannot manage even one square meal, ________ three times a day.

(c) ________ we miss the flight? Will the airlines refund our money?

(d) Bangladesh ________ in the year 1971. We are proud of our country.

(e) We ________ build a strong moral character. It is the ornament of life.

(f) My sister ________ buy a notebook than a mobile phone.

(g) ________ lived a happy cobbler in a small village. He was happy with his job.

(h) ________ is 10 miles from here. It is a long way indeed.

(i) My little brother asked, "Sister, ________ a peacock ________?"

(j) ________ the teacher entered the class, the noise stopped instantly.

Exercise 03
what if
let alone
was born
no sooner had
as soon as
would rather
had better
as if
there
it

(a) You ________ take an umbrella. It may rain today.

(b) He behaves ________ he were a millionaire. In reality, he is poor.

(c) ________ we missed the class? Will the teacher allow us tomorrow?

(d) Albert Einstein ________ in Germany in 1879.

(e) ________ she got the message, she started crying in joy.

(f) I ________ resign than do this dishonest job.

(g) We cannot walk even 1 kilometer, ________ 10 kilometers.

(h) ________ is no alternative to hard work to secure a bright future.

(i) ________ is high time we changed our bad habits.

(j) ________ we stepped out of the house than it started pouring.

Exercise 04
what's it like
what does...look like
was born
would rather
had better
there
it
as if
let alone
as soon as

(a) You ________ do the work on time. Otherwise, you will be penalized.

(b) We ________ starve than take any bribe from anyone.

(c) ________ is no secret that he is a thoroughly corrupted person.

(d) Rabindranath Tagore ________ in Kolkata in 1861.

(e) Child: Father, ________ an albatross ________?

(f) ________ walking inside a thick forest during the day? It is scary but exciting.

(g) The patient died ________ he was taken to the hospital.

(h) ________ is a huge mango tree in front of our school building.

(i) He talks ________ he were the leader of the country.

(j) I cannot buy a normal mobile phone, ________ a laptop.

Exercise 05
what if
as soon as
would rather
had better
have to
was born
there
it
no sooner had
let alone

(a) We ________ follow the rules of health. Otherwise, we will fall sick.

(b) I ________ lose my life than yield to a tyrant.

(c) ________ we miss the last train tonight? Where will we stay?

(d) Begum Rokeya ________ in Rangpur. She was a pioneer of women's rights.

(e) ________ the bell rang than the teacher entered the classroom.

(f) You ________ prepare well for the HSC exam. Time is running out.

(g) She cannot cook rice, ________ biryani.

(h) ________ is a famous library in our college. It has a great collection.

(i) ________ is a long time since I met my old school friends.

(j) We left the playground ________ the storm began.

Exercise 06
as if
what's it like
let alone
had better
no sooner had
was born
would rather
there
it
what does...look like

(a) The man is very weak. He cannot lift 10 kg, ________ 50 kg.

(b) We ________ book our tickets online. The train gets very crowded.

(c) Nelson Mandela ________ in South Africa. He fought against racism.

(d) ________ playing football in a heavy rain? It feels so refreshing.

(e) Student: Sir, ________ a kangaroo ________?

(f) She speaks English fluently ________ she were a native speaker.

(g) ________ are many trees and birds in this beautiful forest.

(h) ________ is Sunday today. It is a government holiday.

(i) I ________ tell a lie than hurt her feelings. I respect her too much.

(j) ________ had we reached the school than the exam started.

Exercise 07
what if
as soon as
have to
was born
would rather
there
it
as if
let alone
had better

(a) Thomas Alva Edison ________ in Milan, Ohio. He invented the light bulb.

(b) We ________ walk fast. The gates of the hall will close in 5 minutes.

(c) My mother cannot buy a simple cotton saree, ________ a silk saree.

(d) ________ is very cold today. We must wear warm clothes.

(e) I ________ fail the exam than pass by adopting unfair means.

(f) ________ is a small playground behind our school.

(g) You ________ take some rest. You have been studying since morning.

(h) She looked ________ she had seen a horrifying ghost.

(i) ________ we miss the entry gate pass? Will they let us in?

(j) ________ the police arrived, the thieves fled from the spot.

Exercise 08
no sooner had
let alone
was born
would rather
had better
there
it
what if
as soon as
what's it like

(a) She cannot solve an easy sum, ________ a complex calculus problem.

(b) Michael Madhusudan Dutt ________ in Sagardari. He was a famous writer.

(c) ________ traveling in the hilly area of Bandarban? It must be adventurous.

(d) You ________ start cooking. The guests will arrive in any minute.

(e) ________ had we sat under the tree than it started raining cats and dogs.

(f) ________ the bell rang, the students left the exam hall.

(g) We ________ walk than take an auto-rickshaw in this gridlock.

(h) ________ we fail to convince the principal? Will he grant the permission?

(i) ________ are many beautiful flower plants in our balcony garden.

(j) ________ is not easy to obtain an A+ without studying consistently.

Exercise 09
what does...look like
as if
let alone
had better
have to
was born
would rather
there
it
as soon as

(a) The little baby asked, "Mom, ________ an elephant ________?"

(b) We ________ walk fast to join the assembly. Time is almost over.

(c) I cannot remember the name of my classmates, ________ my childhood friends.

(d) ________ was a deep pond beside our ancestral homestead.

(e) We ________ respect our freedom fighters. They fought for our motherland.

(f) She wept ________ her heart would break. She lost her pet yesterday.

(g) Dr. Muhammad Yunus ________ in Chittagong. He won the Nobel Peace Prize.

(h) I ________ fail than adopt unfair means in the examination hall.

(i) ________ is extremely important to stay updated with general knowledge.

(j) ________ the match ended, the audience broke into a loud cheer.

Exercise 10
no sooner had
as soon as
what if
was born
let alone
would rather
had better
there
it
what's it like

(a) You ________ start revision today. Only 3 days are left for the final exam.

(b) I cannot walk a single mile, ________ a long-distance marathon.

(c) ________ we do not get the study material before the class starts?

(d) Steve Jobs ________ in California, USA. He was a brilliant innovator.

(e) ________ had she completed her speech than the audience gave a standing ovation.

(f) ________ is no logic behind superstitious beliefs in this modern era.

(g) ________ is a fine pleasant evening. Let's go out for a walk.

(h) I ________ take a cup of hot tea than cold coffee right now.

(i) ________ she saw her mother, she hugged her tightly with love.

(j) ________ skydiving from a high-altitude airplane? It's extremely thrilling.