1.

Use Perfect or perfect continuous tense:

a)​ (you, ever, go) _________ to cox’s bazar?

b)​ Since he started his new job, he (feel) _______ more confident.
c)​ When she arrived at the meeting, the manager (finish, already) _______ his
presentation.

2. Preposition

a) She is very fond (of / for) music.​

b) He is afraid (of / from) dogs.​
c) They are interested (in / on) learning English.​
d) The teacher is angry (with / to) the student.​
e) We are proud (of / for) our achievements.​
f) He apologized (for / to) being late.​
g) She is married (with / to) a doctor.​
h) They arrived (in / on) Dhaka yesterday.​
i) He is responsible (for / to) the mistake.​
j) The book consists (of / from) ten chapters.​
k) She is suffering (from / of) fever.​
l) He is good (at / in) mathematics.​
m) They are looking forward (to / for) the holiday.​
n) She is worried (about / for) her exam.​
o) He depends (on / at) his parents.

p) The child is scared (of / from) the dark.​

q) She is engaged (in / with) social work.​
r) He succeeded (in / at) solving the problem.​
s) The room is filled (with / of) smoke.​
t) They are talking (about / on) the new plan.

3. Choose the right option using the rules of Sub-verb agreement:

a) The baby (cry / cries) loudly at night.​

b) My friends and my cousin (enjoy / enjoys) watching movies together.​
c) Someone (has / have) taken my notebook.​
d) Each of the players (was / were) given a medal.​
e) Neither of the proposals (seem / seems) practical.​
f) Either the manager or the workers (is / are) going to attend the meeting.​
g) Some of the rice (is / are) still uncooked.​
h) Some of the teachers (is / are) absent today.​
i) A number of tourists (was / were) visiting the museum.​
j) The number of applicants (is / are) increasing every year.​
k) Five hours (is / are) enough to complete the exam.​
l) Mathematics (is / are) my favorite subject.​
m) The committee (has / have) decided to postpone the event.​
n) There (is / are) a book and two pens on the table.​
o) Where (does / do) your parents live?​
p) She is one of the writers who (write / writes) regularly.​
q) My glasses (was / were) missing yesterday.​
r) A pair of socks (is / are) lying on the floor.​
s) The principal, along with the teachers, (is / are) planning a program.​
t) The English (is / are) widely spoken across the world.

4. Adj/adv

a)​ The patient is (extreme) ________ weak today.

b)​ This road is (wide) ________ than the other one.
c)​ Rina is a (beautiful) ________ girl. She sings (beautiful) ________ than her sister.
d)​ He (slow) ________ walked across the road.
e)​ She is the (intelligent) ________ student in the class.
f)​ This is the (good) ________ solution to the problem.
g)​ He works (hard) ________ than his brother.
h)​ Why are you talking so (loud) ________ in the classroom?
i)​ Rima is a (kind) ________ girl. She always speaks (kind) ________ to everyone.
j)​ Today is the (hot) ________ day of the week.​

5. Narration(Direct to indirect speech)

Assertive Sentences (Statement)

Change into Indirect Speech:

1.​ He said, “I am going to Dhaka tomorrow.”

2.​ She said, “I have seen this movie.”

3.​ The teacher said, “The sun rises in the east.”

4.​ Rahim said, “I was sick yesterday.”

5.​ She said, “I will call you.”

B. Interrogative Sentences (Questions)

Change into Indirect Speech:

1.​ He said, “Where do you live?”

2.​ She said to me, “Are you ready for the exam?”

3.​ The teacher said, “Why are you late?”

4.​ Rahim said, “Have you completed your homework?”

5.​ The man said, “What are you doing here?”

C. Imperative Sentences (Order / Request / Advice)

Change into Indirect Speech:

1.​ The teacher said, “Open your books.”

2.​ Father said to me, “Do not waste your time.”

3.​ She said, “Please help me.”

4.​ The doctor said, “Take rest for a few days.”

5.​ He said, “Go home immediately.”

6.​ He said to me, “If you have time, please help me with this work.”
7.​ She said to her friend, “If you can, please call me tonight.”

D. Optative Sentences (Wish / Prayer)

Change into Indirect Speech:

1.​ He said, “May you live long.”

2.​ She said, “Would that I were a bird.”

3.​ They said, “May Allah bless you.”

4.​ The man said, “Long live our country.”

5.​ The boy said, “If only I had a bicycle.”

6.​ Father said to me, “Have a good day at school.”
7.​ The man said to his friend, “May you live long and prosper.”
8.​ The doctor said to the patient, “Take care and get well soon.”

6. Negative/interrogative

a) He sent the email yesterday. (information question using the underlined part)

b) Sumi is playing in the field now. (yes–no question)

c) The manager approved the proposal yesterday. (information question for the
underlined part)

d) They are watching a movie now. (negative)

e) She has been working for Riham. (information question for the underlined part)

f) Rahim will attend the meeting tomorrow. (yes–no question)

g) The teacher explained the lesson clearly. (information question for the underlined
part)

h) We have completed the project. (negative)

7. Active/passive

a) A new bridge (construct) ______ over the river in our area last year.

b) The teacher (give) ______ the students extra homework yesterday.

c) The final exam results (announce) ______ next week.

d) A: Don’t take tension, sir. Your complaint (handle) ______ immediately.​

B: That’s good to hear.

e) The project (complete) ______ before the deadline by the team.

f) Tea (grow) ______ in the hilly regions of Bangladesh.

g) The letters (post) ______ by the clerk every morning.

h) The meeting (cancel) ______ due to heavy rain yesterday.

i) The documents (check) ______ carefully before submission.

j) The mobile phone (use) ______ by millions of people around the world today.

8.​ connectives

a) It was very cold in the morning. I went out for a walk.

b) She worked hard all night. She could not complete the task.

c) There was heavy rain yesterday. We decided to cancel the picnic.

d) I am studying regularly. I want to get a good result in the final exam.

e) The boy is very weak. He can run fast in the race.

f) He was tired. He continued working in the office.

g) The exam was very difficult. Many students passed it easily.

h) Rahim is very honest. His brother is not trustworthy.

i) The shop is expensive. The quality of products is very good.

j) She did not attend the class. She was ill at home.