HSC English 2nd Paper Completing Sentence

Prepared by
Tanzimul Sumon
Economics Discipline Khulna University
01974-381048

Rule 1. Though, Although-যদিও 1. Many farmers are so poor that they cannot
cultivate their land.
Examples: Though he is poor, he is honest 2. The man was so ill that he could not move.
Rule 2. Would that/ I wish + were + …… Rule 9. Present/past so that /in order that+
1st subject + can/may/ could/might + verb
Examples: I wish I were a king. Would that he (present form) + …………
were alive today.
Examples:
Rule 3. It is time (এখনই সময়/ এখনই উপযুক্ত
সময়) + to + verb (present form) + ………. 1. The boy reads more so that he can make a
Examples: It is time to start the work. It is good result.
time to leave the place. 2. I saved some money in order that I could
Rule 4. It is time + subject + verb (past buy some books.
form) + ……… Rule 10. Lest + 1st subject + should + verb
(present form) + …………
Examples: It is time we went home. It is time
they earned their livelihood. Examples:

Rule 5. It is time + for + personal object + 1. He walked fast lest he should reach school in
to + verb (present form) + ………. time.
Rule 11. How + to + verb (present form) +
Examples: It is time for us to attack the enemy. It …..
is time for them to start the work.
Examples: He doesn’t know how to play cricket.
Rule 6. So much/many + …. + That + 1st
subject + can/cannot + ……. Rule 12. Without + verb(ing) + (meaningful
negative sentence).
Examples:
Examples: Without reading more you cannot
1. You have so much intelligence that you can pass.
get a job.
2. There are so many problems that I cannot Rule 13. By + verb(ing) + (meaningful
solve them. affirmative sentence).
3. You have so much money that you can buy a Examples: By reading more we can learn more.
ticket.
Rule 7. Too + adjective + to + verb Rule 14. Since/as/because + (meaningful
(present form). sentence).

Examples: Examples:

1. The man is too old to work. 1. As he behaved rough, he was punished.

2. You are too short to touch the roof. 2. Everybody loves him because, he is honest.
Rule 8. Present/past so + adjective/adverb 3. Crops did not grow well since there was
+ that + 1st subject + cannot/could not + verb drought.
(present form). Rule 15. though/although/in spite of/despite
of + (alternative meaningful sentence)
Examples:
Examples:
 1. Though he is poor, he is honest. 3. The writer dared no drive due to fog. .
2. In spite of his poverty, he helps the poor. Rule 18. As long as + (meaningful
3. Although he is rich, he does not help the sentence).
poor.
Examples: Wait here as long as it rains.
Rule 16. Unless/if…not + (meaningful
affirmative sentence). Rule 19. Till/until+ (meaningful affirmative
sentence).
Examples: Unless you read attentively, you will
fail. Examples:
Rule 17. Because of/on account of/owing 1. Wait until, I come back.
to/due to + (meaningful word or sentence). 2. Mother will be nursing him till, he comes
Examples: round.
1. Everybody loves him because of his honesty. Rule 20. In case + (meaningful sentence).
2. On account of his illness he could not go to
the college. Examples: I will come tomorrow in case he wants
me.