Completing Sentences

SSC English Board Questions: Completing Sentences

1. Complete the following sentences. (NCTB Sample Question)

(a) If I won forty lakh taka in a lottery, ——.
(b) I don't know what ——.
(c) It is certain that ——.
(d) I’m so busy that ——.
(e) When the rain stopped ——.

1. Complete the following sentences (NCTB Sample Question)

(a) If I won forty lakh taka in a lottery, I would help the poor.
(b) I don't know what he wants from me.
(c) It is certain that she will succeed.
(d) I’m so busy that I cannot meet you today.
(e) When the rain stopped, we went outside to play.

2. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board-2015]

(a) Many people cut trees —.
(b) Trees cause rainfall which —.
(c) If we cut trees at random, —.
(d) Trees supply oxygen —.
(e) Since trees help us in many ways —.

2. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board-2015]

(a) Many people cut trees to make furniture and paper.
(b) Trees cause rainfall which helps crops grow.
(c) If we cut trees at random, the country will turn into a desert.
(d) Trees supply oxygen which is essential for life.
(e) Since trees help us in many ways, we should plant trees more and more.

3. Complete the sentences. [Chittagong Board-2015]

(a) As a flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is —.
(b) There is hardly any person —.
(c) We can turn enemies into friends if we —.
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers —.
(e) Many people cultivate flowers because —.

3. Complete the sentences. [Chattogram Board-2015]

(a) As a flower is a symbol of love, beauty, and purity, it is liked by all.
(b) There is hardly any person who does not love flowers.
(c) We can turn enemies into friends if we give them flowers.
(d) It is said that those who do not love flowers can kill a man.
(e) Many people cultivate flowers because they bring beauty and profit.

4. Complete the sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

(a) If you do not waste time —.
(b) This is the boy —.
(c) — I were a child.
(d) United we stand, —.
(e) The boy is so weak in mathematics —.

4. Complete the sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

(a) If you do not waste time, you will succeed in life.
(b) This is the boy who stood first in the exam.
(c) I wish I were a child.
(d) United we stand, divided we fall.
(e) The boy is so weak in mathematics that he needs extra help.

5. Complete the sentences. [Barisal Board-2015]

(a) We must work hard in order that —–.
(b) A man who —- cannot shine in life.
(c) It is hard labour that —-
(d) The idle cannot reach their target because —-
(e) —- unless you work hard.

5. Complete the sentences. [Barisal Board-2015]

(a) We must work hard in order that we can achieve success.
(b) A man who is idle cannot shine in life.
(c) It is hard labour that brings success.
(d) The idle cannot reach their target because they do not work hard.
(e) You cannot succeed unless you work hard.

6. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board-2015]

(a) Yesterday I did not get up early from bed because, —–.
(b) As soon as I got up from bed, ——.
(c) As I could not hire a rickshaw, —–.
(d) On the way to school I walked fast lest —-.
(e) If I reached late, —-.

6. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board-2015]

(a) Yesterday I did not get up early from bed because I was tired.
(b) As soon as I got up from bed, I started preparing for school.
(c) As I could not hire a rickshaw, I had to walk.
(d) On the way to school, I walked fast lest I should be late.
(e) If I reached late, I would miss an important class.

7. Complete the sentence: [Dhaka Board-2016]

(a) Smoking is a habit which —.
(b) Many people go on smoking though —.
(c) —, we will suffer a lot.
(d) People can’t give up smoking easily because —.
(e) So, attempts must be taken by us to —.

7. Complete the sentences: [Dhaka Board-2016]

(a) Smoking is a habit which causes many diseases.
(b) Many people go on smoking though they know it is harmful.
(c) If we do not stop smoking, we will suffer a lot.
(d) People can’t give up smoking easily because it is addictive.
(e) So, attempts must be taken by us to create awareness.

8. Complete the following sentences: [Rajshahi Board-2016]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that —.
(c) Had he been a little careful —.
(d) They were frightened when —.
(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

8. Complete the following sentences: [Rajshahi Board-2016]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because it damages crops and buildings.
(b) The wind was so strong that it blew away roofs.
(c) Had he been a little careful, he could have avoided the accident.
(d) They were frightened when they heard the thunder.
(e) Take your umbrella lest you should get wet.

9. Complete the sentences: [Dinajpur Board-2016]

(a) He asked me —.
(b) — how it can be done.
(c) Hardly had he started for school —.
(d) He told me that —.
(e) — there is a way.

9. Complete the sentences: [Dinajpur Board-2016]

(a) He asked me where I was going.
(b) Let me know how it can be done.
(c) Hardly had he started for school when it began to rain.
(d) He told me that he would help me.
(e) Where there is a will, there is a way.

10. Complete the following sentences: [Cumilla Board 2016]

(a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if —.
(b) People read newspaper lest —.
(c) Many students do not read newspaper regularly as —.
(d) Many people earn their living by —.
(e) I become happy when —.

10. Complete the following sentences: [Cumilla Board 2016]

(a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if we read newspapers.
(b) People read newspapers lest they should remain uninformed.
(c) Many students do not read newspapers regularly as they are not interested.
(d) Many people earn their living by selling newspapers.
(e) I become happy when I learn something new from the news.

11. Complete the sentences: [Chattogram Board 2016]

(a) 1971 is the year when —.
(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources, —.
(c) — because he is not attentive to study.
(d) Be truthful if —.
(e) His silence proves that —.

11. Complete the sentences: [Chattogram Board 2016]

(a) 1971 is the year when Bangladesh became independent.
(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources, it has a hardworking population.
(c) He cannot do well because he is not attentive to study.
(d) Be truthful if you want to earn respect.
(e) His silence proves that he agrees.

12. Complete the sentences: [Sylhet Board 2016]

(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because
(b) As soon as I got up from bed —.
(c) Since I could not avail the bus, —.
(d) On the way to school. I walked fast lest —.
(e) If I reached late, —.

12. Complete the sentences: [Sylhet Board 2016]

(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because I felt unwell.
(b) As soon as I got up from bed, I started getting ready.
(c) Since I could not avail the bus, I had to walk.
(d) On the way to school, I walked fast lest I should miss my class.
(e) If I reached late, my teacher would scold me.

13. Complete the sentence: [Jessore Board-2016]

(a) An educational institution is a seat of learning —.
(b) It should be a peaceful place where —.
(c) But now-a-days peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because —.
(d) The students who —.
(e) The sooner it can be controlled, the —.

13. Complete the sentence: [Jessore Board-2016]

(a) An educational institution is a seat of learning where knowledge is imparted.
(b) It should be a peaceful place where students can concentrate.
(c) But nowadays peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because of political unrest.
(d) The students who are disciplined succeed.
(e) The sooner it can be controlled, the better for all.

14. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board 2017]

(a) There goes a proverb that — .
(b) Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, lost time — .
(c) Time is so valuable that — .
(d) Those who — cannot shine in life.
(e) —, you must be successful.

14. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board 2017]

(a) There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none.
(b) Though lost wealth can be regained by hard work, lost time cannot be recovered.
(c) Time is so valuable that we should not waste it.
(d) Those who do not value time cannot shine in life.
(e) If you work hard, you must be successful.

15. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

(a) Books are our best friends because —
(b) A man who reads books regularly —
(c) By reading books —
(d) We can learn moral values —
(e) We should inspire the students —

15. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

(a) Books are our best friends because they never betray us.
(b) A man who reads books regularly gains knowledge.
(c) By reading books, we broaden our minds.
(d) We can learn moral values from good books.
(e) We should inspire the students to develop a reading habit.

16. Complete the sentence. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

(a) It is said that —.
(b) In youth the mind is soft that —.
(c) If we lose the morning hours of life —.
(d) We will reap good harvest —.
(e) On the other hand, if we remain lazy —.

16. Complete the sentence. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

(a) It is said that honesty is the best policy.
(b) In youth the mind is soft that it can be moulded easily.
(c) If we lose the morning hours of life, we will regret later.
(d) We will reap good harvest if we sow good seeds.
(e) On the other hand, if we remain lazy, we will suffer in the future.

17. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2017]

(a) Cricket is a game —.
(b) Boys and girls of our country —.
(c) Though cricket is a costly game, —-.
(d) Bangladesh is a test playing country —.
(e) — to upgrade the standard.

17. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2017]

(a) Cricket is a game that requires skill and patience.
(b) Boys and girls of our country enjoy playing cricket.
(c) Though cricket is a costly game, many people love to play it.
(d) Bangladesh is a test-playing country with a growing reputation.
(e) Efforts should be made to upgrade the standard.

18. Complete the sentences: [Barishal Board-2017]

(a) Slum dwellers are so poor —.
(b) As they live there in an inhuman condition, —.
(c) Although they do hard labour from dawn to dusk, —.
(d) Come forward to help them lest —.
(e) Only then they will be able to —.

18. Complete the sentences. [Barishal Board-2017]

(a) Slum dwellers are so poor that they cannot afford basic needs.
(b) As they live there in an inhuman condition, they suffer from various diseases.
(c) Although they do hard labour from dawn to dusk, they earn very little.
(d) Come forward to help them lest they should lose hope.
(e) Only then they will be able to improve their living conditions.

19. Complete the following sentences. [Jashore Board 2017]

(a) Five years have passed since —
(b) Hardly had the assembly began —
(c) — lest you should miss the plane.
(d) Danger often comes —
(e) The lady speaks as if —

19. Complete the following sentences. [Jashore Board 2017]

(a) Five years have passed since he left for abroad.
(b) Hardly had the assembly began when the principal arrived.
(c) Leave early lest you should miss the plane.
(d) Danger often comes when least expected.
(e) The lady speaks as if she knows everything.

20. Complete the sentences. [Cumilla Board 2017]

(a) This is Bangladesh —.
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though —.
(c) When anyone falls in danger, others —.
(d) We love and help one another as if —.
(e) We work seriously in order that Bangladesh —.

20. Complete the sentences. [Cumilla Board 2017]

(a) This is Bangladesh which is rich in culture and heritage.
(b) The people of Bangladesh are friendly though they face many challenges.
(c) When anyone falls in danger, others come forward to help.
(d) We love and help one another as if we are all part of one family.
(e) We work seriously in order that Bangladesh can progress rapidly.

21. Complete the following sentences. [Chittangong Board 2017]

(a) He pretends as if —.
(b) It is high time —.
(c) Walk slowly lest —.
(d) — cannot succeed.
(e) Had I seen you before —.

21. Complete the following sentences. [Chattogram Board 2017]

(a) He pretends as if he knows everything.
(b) It is high time we took action against corruption.
(c) Walk slowly lest you should fall.
(d) A lazy person cannot succeed.
(e) Had I seen you before, I would have helped you.

22. Complete the sentences: [All Boards 2018]

(a) It is English which —.
(b) But most of the students don’t know how —.
(c) If a student wants to do well in English —.
(d) Unless he/she practices it, —.
(e) It is high time —.

22. Complete the sentences: [All Boards 2018]

(a) It is English which connects people globally.
(b) But most of the students don’t know how to improve their skills in English.
(c) If a student wants to do well in English, he/she must practice regularly.
(d) Unless he/she practices it, he/she cannot achieve fluency.
(e) It is high time we focused on learning English properly.

23. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board 2019]

(a) Where there is a will, —.
(b) If a man does not work hard, —.
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard-working, —.
(d) But now she has made a remarkable development in her GDP —.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to —.

23. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board 2019]

(a) Where there is a will, there is a way.
(b) If a man does not work hard, he cannot succeed in life.
(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard-working, they are improving their lives.
(d) But now she has made a remarkable development in her GDP due to hard work and dedication.
(e) So, it is our bounden duty to work for the betterment of our country.

24. Complete the sentences. [Chattogram Board 2019]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that —.
(c) Had he been a little careful —.
(d) They were frightened when —.
(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

24. Complete the sentences. [Chattogram Board 2019]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because it destroys crops and buildings.
(b) The wind was so strong that trees were uprooted.
(c) Had he been a little careful, he could have avoided the accident.
(d) They were frightened when they heard the thunder.
(e) Take your umbrella lest you should get wet.

25. Complete the sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

(a) We should keep in mind that —.
(b) If we are not healthy —.
(c) We must eat balanced diet so that —.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when —.
(e) Nobody likes a man who —.

25. Complete the sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

(a) We should keep in mind that health is wealth.
(b) If we are not healthy, we cannot enjoy life.
(c) We must eat a balanced diet so that we can stay healthy.
(d) We should wear socks and shoes when we go outside in winter.
(e) Nobody likes a man who is dishonest.

26. Complete the sentences. [Barishal Board 2019]

(a) There is a proverb that —.
(b) — know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you have good health —.
(d) You may have a lot of wealth but —.
(e) It is high time —.

26. Complete the sentences. [Barishal Board 2019]

(a) There is a proverb that health is wealth.
(b) Do you know this wise saying?
(c) Unless you have good health, you cannot enjoy life.
(d) You may have a lot of wealth but you cannot buy health.
(e) It is high time we took care of our health.

27. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2019]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.
(b) The wind was so strong that —.
(c) Had he been a little careful —.
(d) They were frightened when —.
(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

27. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2019]

(a) Acid rain is harmful because it affects both the environment and human health.
(b) The wind was so strong that it blew away the roofs.
(c) Had he been a little careful, he could have avoided the mistake.
(d) They were frightened when they saw the lightning.
(e) Take your umbrella lest you should get wet.

28. Complete the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

(a) Leisure means the time when —.
(b) As we live in a materialistic world, —.
(c) But it should be kept in mind that —.
(d) If a man does not take rest after a work, —.
(e) So, we should take a rest so that —.

28. Complete the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

(a) Leisure means the time when we are free from work.
(b) As we live in a materialistic world, we often forget to enjoy leisure.
(c) But it should be kept in mind that leisure is important for mental health.
(d) If a man does not take rest after work, he will become exhausted.
(e) So, we should take a rest so that we can refresh our minds and bodies.

29. Complete the following sentences. [Cumilla Board—2019]

(a) Books are our best friends because —.
(b) A man who reads books regularly —.
(c) By reading books —.
(d) We can learn moral values if —.
(e) We should inspire the students —.

29. Complete the following sentences. [Cumilla Board 2019]

(a) Books are our best friends because they provide knowledge and wisdom.
(b) A man who reads books regularly becomes wise and knowledgeable.
(c) By reading books, we can explore new ideas.
(d) We can learn moral values if we read good books.
(e) We should inspire the students to develop the habit of reading.

30. Complete the following sentences. [Jashore Board-2019]

(a) The mango is a fruit which —.
(b) It is so delicious that —.
(c) Rajshahi is the place where —.
(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur —.
(e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and —.

30. Complete the following sentences. [Jashore Board 2019]

(a) The mango is a fruit which is known as the king of fruits.
(b) It is so delicious that everyone loves it.
(c) Rajshahi is the place where the best mangoes are grown.
(d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura, and Dinajpur, you will find a variety of mangoes.
(e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and export them abroad.

31. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board-2020]

(a) No sooner had we reached the school —.
(b) Unless you study attentively —.
(c) Scarcely had the party begun —.
(d) If I had known his mobile number, —.
(e) Work hard provided that —.

31. Complete the sentences. [Dhaka Board 2020]

(a) No sooner had we reached the school than it started raining.
(b) Unless you study attentively, you will not do well in the exam.
(c) Scarcely had the party begun when the lights went out.
(d) If I had known his mobile number, I would have called him.
(e) Work hard provided that you want to succeed.

32. Complete the sentences. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

(a) It matters little to me whether —.
(b) He pretended as if —.
(c) If I had the wings of a bird, —.
(d) Take your umbrella lest —.
(e) Hardly had he started for school —.

32. Complete the sentences. [Mymensingh Board 2020]

(a) It matters little to me whether he comes or not.
(b) He pretended as if he knew everything.
(c) If I had the wings of a bird, I would fly across the sky.
(d) Take your umbrella lest you should get drenched.
(e) Hardly had he started for school when it began to rain.

33. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

(a) But for your timely intervention –
(b) Many days passed —.
(c) A child — is afraid of fire.
(d) Work hard provided that —.
(e) Blessing is not valued —.

33. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board 2020]

(a) But for your timely intervention, the situation could have worsened.
(b) Many days passed without any news from him.
(c) A child who plays with fire is afraid of fire.
(d) Work hard provided that you want to achieve success.
(e) Blessing is not valued until it is lost.

34. Complete the sentences. [ Cumilla Board-2020]

(a) Unless you study attentively —.
(b) It is a long time since —.
(c) If I had seen you, —.
(d) 1971 is the year when —.
(e) Danger comes where —.

34. Complete the sentences. [Cumilla Board 2020]

(a) Unless you study attentively, you will fail in the exam.
(b) It is a long time since I last saw him.
(c) If I had seen you, I would have spoken to you.
(d) 1971 is the year when Bangladesh gained independence.
(e) Danger comes where there is carelessness.

35. Complete the following sentences to make them meaningful. [Chattogram Board-2020]

(a) He asked me whether —.
(b) Had I the wings of a dove —.
(c) He could help you provided that —.
(d) Hardly had the bell rung —.
(e) We must look before we leap lest —.

35. Complete the following sentences to make them meaningful. [Chattogram Board 2020]

(a) He asked me whether I knew the answer.
(b) Had I the wings of a dove, I would fly to a peaceful place.
(c) He could help you provided that you ask him nicely.
(d) Hardly had the bell rung when the students entered the classroom.
(e) We must look before we leap lest we fall into danger.

36. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2020]

(a) There are many stars in the sky —.
(b) Rakib will swim after —.
(c) A graveyard is the place —.
(d) — cannot be blotted.
(e) The answer that he —.

36. Complete the sentences. [Sylhet Board 2020]

(a) There are many stars in the sky that shine brightly.
(b) Rakib will swim after he finishes his homework.
(c) A graveyard is the place where the dead are buried.
(d) Memories of childhood cannot be blotted.
(e) The answer that he gave was correct.

37. Complete the sentences. [Barishal Board-2020]

(a) I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, —.
(b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if —.
(c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty —.
(d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where —.
(e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest —.

37. Complete the sentences. [Barishal Board 2020]

(a) I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, I would have given him the message.
(b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if she had lost something valuable.
(c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty when it started raining.
(d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where there is a lack of precaution.
(e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest to maintain good health.

38. Complete the following sentences. [Dhaka Board-2023]

(a) “Industry is the key to success” ______.

(b) If we want to build up our career, ______.

(d) A hard working student is sure ______.

(e) It is high time ______.

39. Complete the following sentences. [Mymensingh Board-2023]

(a) I feel like ______.

(b) Babies do not know ______.

(d) Were I a rich man, ______.

(e) If you do not work hard ______.

40. Complete the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2023]

(a) It is price hike which is considered ______.

(b) People of low income do not know how ______.

(d) Of course, there are some other issues ______ for price hike like Russian-Ukrain war.

(e) ______ is really very difficult.

41. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2023]

(a) “Health is wealth,” ______.

(b) Everybody should realize this truth to ______.

(d) One can keep oneself safe by ______.

(e) Immune system can be developed by ______.

42. Complete the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2023]

(a) If the sky is cloudy, ______.

(b) ______ which should be given up.

(d) If I had seen him, ______.

(e) I saw a bird ______.

43. Complete the sentences of the following text by using conditionals, infinitives, gerunds and participles. [Jashore Board-2023]

(a) If we invest in girls’ education ______.

(b) ______ is not a waste.

(d) Also, educated mothers are very careful in ______.

(e) Therefore, we should try our best ______.

44. Complete the following sentences using conditionals, infinitives, gerunds and participles. [Chattogram Board-2023]

(a) A cobbler was happy to ______.

(b) He had a neighbour ______.

(d) ______, the cobbler lost happiness.

(e) But if he had not taken the money from his neighbour, ______.

45. Complete the following sentences (using conditionals, gerund, infinitive, participle): [Sylhet Board-2023]

(a) If you eat a balanced diet, ______.

(b) ______ I would join the party.

(d) His syllabus is ______.

(e) ______ is a great sin.

46. Complete the following statements. [Barishal Board-2023]

(a) “Industry is the key to success”, ______.

(b) If you want to shine in life, ______.

(d) A hardworking student is sure ______.

(e) It is high time for us to ______.

47. Complete the following sentences: [Dhaka Board-2024]

(a) 1971 is the year when ______.

(b) Bangladesh gained her freedom after ______.

(d) We should pay due tribute to those heroes who ______.

(e) Unless we work unitedly, ______.

48. Complete the sentences.

(a) Walk fast lest ______.

(b) I saw the baby ______.

(d) Though he works hard, ______.

(e) If I were a bird, ______!

49. Complete the following sentences. [Cumilla Board-2024]

(a) Five years have passed since ______.

(b) Hurry up lest ______.

(d) We can learn moral values if ______.

(e) Students stopped playing after ______.

50. Complete the following sentences. [Rajshahi Board-2024]

(a) Hardly had he heard the news ______.

(b) She went to Dhaka so that ______.

(d) Five years passed since ______.

(e) If I had been sincere to my studies, ______.

51. Complete the following sentences. [Dinajpur Board-2024]

(a) If you are up and doing in studies ______.

(b) Read attentively lest ______.

(d) So, it is high time for you ______.

(e) ______ that a stitch in time saves nine.

52. Complete the following sentences: [Jashore Board-2024]

(a) A man is known ______.

(b) ______ while choosing a companion.

(d) If a student mixes with evil companions, ______.

(e) It is high time ______.

53. Complete the sentences. [Chattogram Board-2024]

(a) Unless you study attentively ______.

(b) Walk fast lest ______.

(d) Danger often comes where ______.

(e) We should take a rest so that ______.

54. Complete the following sentences. [Sylhet Board-2024]

(a) Cricket is a game ______.

(b) Boys and girls of our country ______.

(d) Bangladesh is a test playing country ______.

(e) ______ to upgrade the standard.

55. Complete the following sentences. [Barishal Board-2024]

(a) Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country, ______.

(b) As its economy depends on agriculture, ______.

(d) Despite working hard, our farmers do not get what ______.

(e) Steps should be taken to improve their condition because ______.