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To write a sentence grammatically correct, it is important to know grammar rules and drill them regularly. That is why it is important to have a good knowledge of using the right form of verbs. For any competitive examination, whether a BCS, bank, or entrance exam at any public university, you will get some questions from this grammar section. Below, I have given some exercises with solutions. If you find any mistakes, do not hesitate to inform us in the comment section.
1. I saw a bird. It
(wound).
Answer: I saw a bird. It was wounded.
2. No people of that
name (live) here.
Answer: No people of that name live here.
3. Where you (live) in
Dhaka?
Answer: Where do you live in Dhaka?
4. Asif said that he
(lend) Hasif a pen.
Answer: Asif said that he lent Hasif a pen.
5. He was not hungry.
Still he (eat) six bananas.
Answer: He was not hungry. Still, he ate six
bananas.
6. Can’t you wait till
the sun (set) down?
Answer: Can’t you wait till the sun sets
down?
7. We exercise so that
we (keep) fit.
Answer: We exercise so that we keep fit.
8. None of the students
(be) present.
Answer: None of the students is present.
9. None of the teachers
(be) trained.
Answer: None of the teachers is trained.
10.
Don’t
go out when it (rain).
Answer: Don’t go out when it rains.
11.
He
will be late unless he (hurry).
Answer: He will be late unless he hurries.
12.
When
elders (talk), you must remain silent.
Answer: When elders talk, you must remain
silent.
13.
None
of the rickshaws (be) occupied.
Answer: None of the rickshaws are occupied.
14.
Thunder
and lightning often (accompany) rain.
Answer: Thunder and lightning often accompany
rain.
15.
This
camera (make) in Japan.
Answer: This camera is made in Japan.
16.
Sugar
(import) from Brazil.
Answer: Sugar is imported from Brazil.
17.
He
(admit) to hospital last night.
Answer: He was admitted to hospital last
night.
18.
Rahman
(be) a teacher since 1995.
Answer: Rahman has been a teacher since 1995.
19.
I
wish I (know) the address of his house.
Answer: I wish I knew the address of his
house.
20.
They
arrived here after you (leave).
Answer: They arrived here after you had left.
21.
They
(arrive) here one after another.
Answer: They arrived here one after another.
22.
I
saw a boy (carry) a flower pot on his head.
Answer: I saw a boy carrying a flower pot on
his head.
23.
I
dare not (to disobey) my seniors.
Answer: I dare not disobey my seniors.
24.
The
poor (not know) the value of nutritive food.
Answer: The poor do not know the value of
nutritive food.
25.
The
ignorant (not know) the value of education.
Answer: The ignorant do not know the value of
education.
26.
Bees
(gather) honey.
Answer: Bees gather honey.
27.
The
kindness of Mohsin (be) known to all.
Answer: The kindness of Mohsin is known to
all.
28.
Today
the youth (be) fond of cricket.
Answer: Today the youth are fond of cricket.
29.
The
flowing water (be) a source of energy.
Answer: The flowing water is a source of
energy.
30.
Protein
(meet) up the decay of body.
Answer: Protein meets up the decay of body.
31.
Dowry
(be) a curse.
Answer: Dowry is a curse.
32.
Honey
(taste) sweet.
Answer: Honey tastes sweet.
33.
The
cow (live) on grass.
Answer: The cow lives on grass.
34.
Tea
(remove) tiredness.
Answer: Tea removes tiredness.
35.
Empty
vessel (sound) much.
Answer: Empty vessel sounds much.
36.
A
drowning man (catch) at a straw.
Answer: A drowning man catches at a straw.
37.
If
only I (see) her once!
Answer: If only I saw her once!
38.
A
lie (not remain) hidden for long.
Answer: A lie does not remain hidden for
long.
39.
A
poor girl (be) victim of dowry.
Answer: A poor girl is a victim of dowry.
40.
Our
society (be not) free from the evil of dowry.
Answer: Our society is not free from the evil
of dowry.
41.
Books
(be) man’s best companions.
Answer: Books are man’s best companions.
42.
Honesty
(not go) unrewarded.
Answer: Honesty does not go unrewarded.
43.
Generally,
a child (like) sweet.
Answer: Generally, a child likes sweet.
44.
Usually,
we (not forget) our past memories.
Answer: Usually, we do not forget our past
memories.
45.
Normally,
a modest man (not boast) of his riches.
Answer: Normally, a modest man does not boast
of his riches.
46.
Occasionally,
he (visit) our house.
Answer: Occasionally, he visits our house.
47.
At
present, he (do) a special course in English.
Answer: At present, he is doing a special
course in English.
48.
The
plane just (land).
Answer: The plane has just landed.
49.
Lately
he (get) married.
Answer: Lately he has got married.
50.
Recently,
different types of mobile phones (introduce) in the market.
Answer: Recently, different types of mobile
phones have been introduced in the market.
51.
Recently,
the use of mobile phones (increase).
Answer: Recently, the use of mobile phones has
increased.
52.
Man
already (land) on the moon successfully.
Answer: Man has already landed on the moon
successfully.
53.
Recently,
they (shift) to a new flat.
Answer: Recently, they have shifted to a new
flat.
54.
The
plane (take) off just now.
Answer: The plane has taken off just now.
55.
He
is the noblest man that I ever (see).
Answer: He is the noblest man that I have
ever seen.
56.
All
our natural resources (not explore) yet.
Answer: All our natural resources have not
been explored yet.
57.
He
(leave) the country long ago.
Answer: He left the country long ago.
58.
A
fire (break) out in the slums last night.
Answer: A fire broke out in the slums last
night.
59.
Yesterday
an accident (take) place near Science Laboratory.
Answer: Yesterday an accident took place near
Science Laboratory.
60.
Yesterday
a boy (run) over by a bus.
Answer: Yesterday a boy was run over by a
bus.
61.
He
(buy) the piece of land last year.
Answer: He bought the piece of land last
year.
62.
Yesterday
Rajib (come) before the actual time.
Answer: Yesterday Rajib came before the
actual time.
63.
I
not (see) him since last Monday.
Answer: I have not seen him since last
Monday.
64.
You
had better (to see) a doctor today.
Answer: You had better see a doctor today.
65.
It
is time we (eat) our lunch.
Answer: It is time we ate our lunch.
66.
This
is one of the trees which (uproot) in the storm.
Answer: This is one of the trees which was
uprooted in the storm.
67.
No
sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than the students (stand) up.
Answer: No sooner had the teacher entered the
classroom than the students stood up.
68.
When
his father (arrive) is uncertain.
Answer: When his father arrives is uncertain.
69.
I
will not let you (do) this work.
Answer: I will not let you do this work.
70.
Listen,
the clock (strike).
Answer: Listen, the clock is striking.
71.
I
saw the farmer (plough) his field.
Answer: I saw the farmer ploughing his field.
72.
You
would rather (to leave) him alone.
Answer: You would rather leave him alone.
73.
It
is time you (clean) your room.
Answer: It is time you cleaned your room.
74.
The
students started (shout).
Answer: The students started shouting.
75.
The
student (rebuke) for his misbehavior yesterday.
Answer: The student was rebuked for his
misbehavior yesterday.
76.
I
do not mind (take) a cup of coffee.
Answer: I do not mind taking a cup of coffee.
77.
I
look forward to (receive) your letter.
Answer: I look forward to receiving your
letter.
78.
The
babies (delight) getting beautiful toys.
Answer: The babies delight getting beautiful
toys.
79.
You
cannot shine in life without (work) hard.
Answer: You cannot shine in life without working
hard.
80.
That
he will succeed (be) known to all.
Answer: That he will succeed is known to all.
81.
He
came to my house with the hope of (meet) me.
Answer: He came to my house with the hope of
meeting me.
82.
Since
it (rain) heavily, we could not go out.
Answer: Since it was raining heavily, we
could not go out.
83.
We
should refrain from (do) evil.
Answer: We should refrain from doing evil.
84.
Speak
the truth or you (punish).
Answer: Speak the truth or you will be punished.
85.
Tomorrow
(be) the Eid.
Answer: Tomorrow is the Eid.
86.
I
(be) out of the country for five years.
Answer: I have been out of the country for
five years.
87.
The
teacher (speak) loudly so that the students can understand him.
Answer: The teacher speaks loudly so that the
students can understand him.
88.
Rasel
not his brothers (be) fluent in English.
Answer: Rasel not his brothers is fluent in
English.
89.
Great
Expectations of Charles Dickens (be) a great novel.
Answer: Great Expectations of Charles Dickens
is a great novel.
90.
I
saw Muna (pick) flowers.
Answer: I saw Muna picking flowers.
91.
The
Native Indians (call) “The Peaceful Indians.”
Answer: The Native Indians are called “The
Peaceful Indians.”
92.
It
is long since I (get) your letter.
Answer: It is long since I got your letter.
93.
He
removed his shoes as soon as he (enter) the house.
Answer: He removed his shoes as soon as he
entered the house.
94.
The
number of people living in the cities (increase) rapidly.
Answer: The number of people living in the
cities is increasing rapidly.
95.
The
Pyramids (build) in Egypt.
Answer: The Pyramids are built in Egypt.
96.
The
presence of so many members (astonish) him.
Answer: The presence of so many members
astonished him.
97.
You
may go as soon as she (return).
Answer: You may go as soon as she returns.
98.
He
established a hospital with a view to (help) the poor.
Answer: He established a hospital with a view
to helping the poor.
99.
The
boys started (run) in the field.
Answer: The boys started running in the
field.
100.
I
asked Adel if he (lend) me some money.
Answer: I asked Adel if he would lend me some
money.
101.
She
said that she (attend) her class tomorrow.
Answer: She said that she would attend her
class tomorrow.
102.
Don’t
say anything unless you (ask) for.
Answer: Don’t say anything unless you are asked
for.
103.
When
I (be) young, I used to love song.
Answer: When I was young, I used to love
song.
104.
He
(love) by all.
Answer: He is loved by all.
105.
My
brother (play) tennis every day.
Answer: My brother plays tennis every day.
106.
He
(not do) his homework regularly.
Answer: He does not do his homework
regularly.
107.
I
dare not (to take) such a risk.
Answer: I dare not take such a risk.
108.
He
was absent as he (be) ill.
Answer: He was absent as he was ill.
109.
While
(walk) in the morning, I saw a snake on the street.
Answer: While walking in the morning, I saw a
snake on the street.
