Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases :
(a) Everyone appreciates Mitu for her intelligence. She is so intelligent that ———.
(b) His only daughter lives in Canada. It is many years since ———.
(c) To tell a lie is a bad habit. The cowboy was used to ———.
(d) Don't waste time. Do hurry lest ———.
(e) I have bought a lottery ticket. If I win the lottery, ———.
(f) There goes a proverb that ———. So, we must make the proper use of time.
(g) It is my dream to establish a hospital for the poor. Had I been a millionaire, ———.
(h) Eve-teasing is a heinous crime. It is high time we ———.
(i) My brother had no job then. He went to Dhaka with a view to ———.
(j) English is an international language. If you do not learn English, ———.

Barisal • 2025

Answer: (a) she can score the highest in every exam (b) he saw her (c) lying for his personal gain (d) you should regret in the future (e) I will donate the prize money (f) time and tide wait for none (g) I would have established a hospital (h) took proper steps to eradicate this social issue (i) getting a job and earning money (j) you will have a hard time finding a job
Explanation:
(b) Since এর আগে Present Simple থাকলে পরে Past Simple বসে।
(c) Be used to এর পর ভার্বের সাথে -ing যুক্ত হয়।
(d) Lest এর পর সাবজেক্ট + should বসে।
(g) Had + Sub + v3 যুক্ত Unreal condition-এ পরবর্তী অংশে would have + v3 বসে।
(i) With a view to এর পর ভার্বের সাথে -ing যুক্ত হয়।

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