Use of the Right Form of Verbs: Part 2

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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.