CHANGING SENTENCES

SSC English Board Question No-6: Changing Sentences

1. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Dhaka Board-2015]

(a) Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(b) It was not invented overnight. (Active)
(c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (Complex)
(d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Negative)
(e) People of all ages like to watch television. (Interrogative)
(f) The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Complex)
(g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Passive)
(h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (Simple)
(i) People spend their free time by watching television. (Compound)
(j) Very few things are so useful as television. (Superlative)

1. Dhaka Board-2015: Answer

(a) Positive→ Very few inventions of modern science are as wonderful as television.
(b) Active→ Scientists did not invent it overnight.
(c) Complex→ scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they could invent television.
(d) Negative→ Nowadays, there is no family is without a television set.
(e) Interrogative→ Don't people of all ages like to watch television?
(f) Complex→ The programmes which are telecast by television are very interesting.
(g) Passive→ Educative programmes should be telecast by television.
(h) Simple→ By watching television, you can learn many things.
(i) Compound→ People watch television and spend their free time.
(j) Superlative→ Television is one of the most useful things.

2. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Chittagong Board-2015]

(a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar. (Complex)
(b) I was very glad. (Negative)
(c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive)
(d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Simple)
(e) I was excited to see the sea-beach. (Exclamatory)
(f) It is the largest sea-beach in the world. (Comparative)
(g) It is one of the most beautiful sea-beaches in the world. (Positive)
(h) It is called the pleasure seekers’ paradise. (Active)
(i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound)
(j) If I could visit the sea-beach! (Assertive)

2. Chittagong Board-2015: Answer

(a) Complex→ My friend invited me so that I could pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar.
(b) Negative→ I was not at all unhappy.
(c) Passive→ The invitation was accepted by me.
(d) Simple→ On my reaching there, my friend received me cordially.
(e) Exclamatory→ How exciting I was to see the sea-beach!
(f) Comparative→ It is larger than any other sea-beach in the world.
(g) Positive→ Very few sea-beaches in the world are as beautiful as this one.
(h) Active→ People call it the pleasure seekers’ paradise.
(i) Compound→ A lot of people come, and they visit it every year.
(j) Assertive→ I wish I could visit the sea-beach.

3. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

(a) A flower is a glowing gift of nature. (Interrogative)
(b) Isn’t it the symbol of love and beauty? (Affirmative)
(c) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active)
(d) We present flower to our nearest and dearest person. (Passive)
(e) We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex)
(f) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive)
(g) Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound)
(h) It is lovelier than all other flowers. (Superlative)
(i) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)
(j) As the demand for flowers is increasing day by day, we should cultivate flower on commercial basis. (Simple)

3. Rajshahi Board-2015: Answer

(a) Interrogative→ Is not a flower a glowing gift of nature?
(b) Affirmative→ It is the symbol of love and beauty.
(c) Active→ People use flowers on different occasions.
(d) Active→ Flowers are presented by us to our nearest and dearest person.
(e) Complex→ We need flowers when we can decorate a place.
(f) Complex→ No other flower is as good as the rose.
(g) Compound→ We love it very much because it has a sweet scent and beauty.
(h) Superlative→ It is the loveliest of all flowers.
(i) Exclamatory→ What a nice flower the rose is!
(j) Simple→ Due to increasing demand for flowers, we should cultivate them on a commercial basis.

4. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Barisal Board-2015]

(a) Haji Mohammad Muhsin was not an unkind man at all. (Affirmative)
(b) He inherited vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative)
(c) He was unmarried. (Negative)
(d) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Complex)
(e) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple)
(f) Seeing Muhsin the thief cried. (Compound)
(g) The thief was caught. (Active)
(h) How needy the thief was! (Assertive)
(i) He gave the thief some food and money. (Passive)
(j) Muhsin was one of the best philanthropists in the world. (Positive)

4. Barisal Board-2015: Answer

(a) Affirmative→ Haji Mohammad Muhsin was a very kind man.
(b) Interrogative→ Didn’t he inherit vast property from his father and sister?
(c) Negative→ He was not married.
(d) Complex→ During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly so that he could help the poor.
(e) Simple→ One night, during his prayer, a thief broke into his room.
(f) Compound→ The thief saw Muhsin and cried.
(g) Active→ Muhsin caught the thief.
(h) Assertive→ The thief was very needy.
(i) Passive→ The thief was given some food and money by him.
(j) Positive→ Very few philanthropists in the world were as good as Muhsin.

5. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Sylhet Board-2015]

(a) The students studying regularly can expect a good result. (Complex)
(b) But most of our students are inattentive to their studies. (Negative)
(c) They waste their valuable time idly. (Passive)
(d) Wasting time is harmful for them. (Interrogative)
(e) By repeating this activity, they make a poor result. (Complex)
(f) Who loves them then? (Assertive)
(g) They are treated badly even by their family members. (Active)
(h) If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from inferiority complex. (Simple)
(i) No other student in the class is as bad as a failed student. (Superlative)
(j) So, a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively so that he can do well in the examination. (Simple)

5. Sylhet Board-2015: Answer

(a) Positive→ The students who study regularly can expect a good result.
(b) Negative→ But most of our students are not attentive to their studies.
(c) Passive→ Their valuable time is wasted idly by them.
(d) Interrogative→ Isn’t wasting time harmful for them?
(e) Complex→ As they repeat this activity, they make a poor result.
(f) Assertive→ Nobody loves them then.
(g) Active→ Even their family members treat them badly.
(h) Simple→ Failing in the examination, a student suffers from inferiority complex.
(i) Superlative→ A failed student is the worst in the class.
(j) Simple→ A student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively to do well in the examination.

6. Change the sentences according to directions: [Dhaka Board-2016]

(a) We should read books to acquire knowledge. (Complex)
(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Passive)
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Interrogative)
(d) By reading good books, we can enrich our mind. (Compound)
(e) Reading books is a very good habit. (Exclamatory)
(f) This habit is rarely disliked. (Negative)
(g) More and more books should be read. (Active)
(h) No other thing is as interesting as reading books. (Comparative)
(i) When we read good books, we discover new worlds. (Simple)
(j) Very few friends are as great as a good book. (Superlative)

6. Dhaka Board-2016: Answer

(a) Complex→We should read books so that we can acquire knowledge.
(b) Passive→We are introduced to the realm of knowledge by books.
(c) Interrogative→Don’t the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas?
(d) Compound→We read good books and enrich our mind.
(e) Exclamatory→What a good habit reading books is!
(f) Negative→This habit is not liked by almost everyone.
(g) Active→We should read more and more books.
(h) Comparative→Reading books is more interesting than any other thing.
(i) Simple→By reading good books, we discover new worlds.
(j) Superlative→A good book is one of the greatest friends.

7. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board-2016]

(a) Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. (Complex)
(b) They were talking about their love for each other. (Interrogative)
(c) Suddenly they saw a bear which was coming towards them. (Simple)
(d) The first friend climbed up a tree. (Complex)
(e) The later could not climb up a tree. (Affirmative)
(f) He did not find any way. (Passive)
(g) He lay down on the ground and feigned death. (Simple)
(h) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. (Passive)
(i) He was thought to be dead. (Active)
(j) The bear went away and he escaped himself. (Complex)

7. Rajshahi Board-2016: Answer

(a) Complex → Once upon a time, there were two friends who were passing by a forest.
(b) Interrogative → Weren’t they talking about their love for each other?
(c) Simple → Suddenly, they saw a bear coming towards them.
(d) Complex → When the first friend saw the bear, he climbed up a tree.
(e) Affirmative → The latter was unable to climb up a tree.
(f) Passive → No way was found by him.
(g) Simple → Lying down on the ground, he feigned death.
(h) Passive → His ears, nose, and face were smelt by the bear.
(i) Active → People thought that he was dead.
(j) Complex →The bear went away, and he escaped himself.

8. Change the sentences according to directions: [Dinajpur Board-2016]

(a) William Wordsworth is one of the best well-known poets in English literature (Positive).
(b) He was the second of his father’s five sons (Negative).
(c) He was born at Cumberland on April 4, 1770 (Complex).
(d) When he was eight years old, his mother died (Simple).
(e) At the same year he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead for education (Compound).
(f) He was only 13 years old when his father died (Interrogative).
(g) Fundamental education had been given to him at the school (Active).
(h) The education that he learnt from this institution played better role in his life (Simple).
(i) The readers called for a new edition of his famous book “The Lyrical Ballads” in 1800 (Passive).
(j) This book brought a huge name and fame in his life (Exclamatory).

8. Dinajpur Board-2016: Answer

(a) Positive →Very few poets in English literature are as well-known as William Wordsworth.
(b) Negative → He was not the first of his father’s five sons.
(c) Complex → It was at Cumberland where he was born on April 4, 1770.
(d) Simple → He was eight years old at the time of his mother’s death.
(e) Compound → At the same year he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead, and he got education there.
(f) Interrogative → Wasn’t he only 13 years old when his father died?
(g) Active → They gave him fundamental education at the school.
(h) Simple → The education learnt from this institution played a better role in his life.
(i) Simple → A new edition of his famous book “The Lyrical Ballads” was called for by the readers in 1800.
(j) Exclamatory → What a huge name and fame this book brought in his life!

9. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Cumilla Board 2016]

(a) Mr. Rahim, one of my cousins, is a good teacher. (Complex)
(b) He is older than I. (Positive)
(c) He wants his students to be good citizen. (Complex)
(d) He leaves no stone unturned to teach them morality. (Affirmative)
(e) He becomes very happy when the students achieve good results in public examinations. (Exclamatory)
(f) Mr. Rahim is not only punctual but also sincere. (Simple)
(g) He is the best teacher in our area. (Negative)
(h) He cannot remain sitting in the class. (Affirmative)
(i) He goes to class after taking preparation. (Compound)
(j) All the students respect him very much. (Passive)

9. Cumilla Board-2016: Answer

(a) Complex → Mr. Rahim, who is one of my cousins, is a good teacher.
(b) Positive → I am not so old as he.
(c) Complex → He wants that his students become good citizens.
(d) Affirmative → He turns every stone to teach them morality.
(e) Exclamatory → How happy he becomes when the students achieve good results!
(f) Simple → Mr. Rahim is both punctual and sincere.
(g) Negative → No other teacher in our area is as good as he.
(h) Affirmative → He must remain active in the class.
(i) Compound → He takes preparation, and then he goes to class.
(j) Passive → He is respected very much by all the students.

10. Change the sentence according to directions: [Chattogram Board 2016]

(a) Is there anybody who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)
(b) Do you know it? (Passive)
(c) An industrious man will shine in life. (Complex)
(d) Hard work is needed for success. (Active)
(e) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)
(f) No one can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)
(g) One can’t be successful without it. (Interrogative)
(h) A successful man is very happy. (Exclamatory)
(i) No other man is as happy as a successful man. (Superlative)
(j) A hardworking man is healthier than an idle man. (Positive)

10. Chattogram Board 2016: Answer

(a) Assertive→ There is nobody who does not want to succeed in life.
(b) Passive→ Is it known to you?
(c) Complex→ A man who is industrious will shine in life.
(d) Active→ People need to work hard for success.
(e) Negative→ A life without an assignment is not an actual life.
(f) Simple→ No one can receive a reward without working hard.
(g) Interrogative→ Can one be successful without it?
(h) Exclamatory→ How happy a successful man is!
(i) Superlative→ A successful man is the happiest one.
(j) Positive→ An idle man is not as healthy as a hardworking man.

11. Change the sentences according to direction: [Sylhet Board 2016]

(a) Long time ago, there lived a young man called Ruplal. (Compound)
(b) He lived with his family and worked on a farm. (Interrogative)
(c) It was a beautiful place but there were a lot a problems (Complex)
(d) The village people were quarrelsome. (Negative)
(e) Ruplal decided to go and live alone in the jungle in order to find peace. (Complex)
(f) So, he collected his things and went to live by himself. (Simple)
(g) Ruplal made a nice little hut for himself in the jungle (Passive)
(h) How happy I am now! (Assertive)
(i) My jungle hut is one of the most peaceful places in the world. (Positive)
(j) That night, while Ruplal was sleeping, he heard a noise. (Simple)

11. Sylhet Board 2016: Answer

(a) Compound→ Long time ago, there lived a young man, and he was called Ruplal.
(b) Interrogative→ Didn’t he live with his family and work on a farm?
(c) Complex→ Although it was a beautiful place, there were a lot of problems.
(d) Negative→ The village people were not peaceful.
(e) Complex→ Ruplal decided to go and live alone in the jungle because he wanted to find peace.
(f) Simple→ So, collecting his things, he went to live by himself.
(g) Passive→ A nice little hut was made by Ruplal in the jungle.
(h) Assertive→ I am very happy now.
(i) Positive→ Very few places in the world are as peaceful as my jungle hut.
(j) Simple→ That night, Ruplal heard a noise while sleeping. / That night, at the time of sleeping, Ruplal heard a noise.

12. Change the sentence according to directions. [Jessore Board-2016]

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupted man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

12. Jessore Board-2016: Answer

(a) Positive→ Very few evils are as bad as corruption.
(b) Complex→ A man who is corrupted can do anything against morality.
(c) Passive→ A corrupted man is hated by people.
(d) Interrogative→ Does anybody respect him?
(e) Simple→ The man taking bribe is a devil.
(f) Compound→ We have strict law, but we are still affected by this evil.
(g) Superlative→ A corrupted man is the most hated person.
(h) Simple→ We hope Bangladesh to be free from this evil.
(i) Negative→ Nobody likes a corrupted man.
(j) Exclamatory→ What an unhappy life a corrupted man leads!

13. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

(a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar. (Complex)
(b) I was very glad. (Negative)
(c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive)
(d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Simple)
(e) I was very excited to see the sea beach. (Exclamatory)
(f) It is the largest sea beach in the world. (Positive)
(g) It is one of the most beautiful sea beaches in the world. (Comparative)
(h) It is called the pleasure seekers’ paradise. (Active)
(i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound)
(j) If I could visit the sea beach! (Assertive)

13. Rajshahi Board 2017: Answer

(a) Complex→ My friend invited me so that I could visit Cox’s Bazar.
(b) Negative→ I was not sad at all.
(c) Passive→ The invitation was accepted by me.
(d) Simple→ On my reaching there, my friend received me cordially.
(e) Exclamatory→ How excited I was to see the sea beach!
(f) Positive→ No other sea beach in the world is as large as it.
(g) Comparative→ It is more beautiful than most other sea beaches in the world.
(h) Active→ eople call it the pleasure seekers’ paradise.
(i) Compound→ Every year a lot of people come and visit it.
(j) Assertive→ I wish I could visit the sea beach.

14. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Dhaka Board 2017]

(a) Mother Teresa is an icon to many people. (Interrogative)
(b) She is respected by everybody. (Active)
(c) She is one of the greatest persons of the world. (Positive)
(d) She was very kind to the needy and the ill-fated. (Negative)
(e) She believed that charity is a great virtue. (Compound)
(f) Actually, Mother Teresa was a noble hearted person. (Complex)
(g) Mother Teresa was a very passionate woman. (Exclamatory)
(h) She helped those who were helpless. (Simple)
(i) She set up “Nirmal Hridoy” in Kolkata. (Compound)
(j) Who does not know about the charity of Mother Teresa? (Assertive)

14. Dhaka Board 2017: Answer

(a) Interrogative→ Is not Mother Teresa an icon to many people?
(b) Active→ Everybody respects her.
(c) Positive→ Very few persons in the world are as great as she.
(d) Negative→ She was not at all unkind to the needy and the ill-fated.
(e) Compound→ Charity is a great virtue, and she believed it.
(f) Complex→ Actually, Mother Teresa was a person who had a noble heart.
(g) Exclamatory→ What a passionate woman Mother Teresa was!
(h) Simple→ She helped the helpless.
(i) Compound→ She set up “Nirmal Hridoy” and it was in Kolkata.
(j) Assertive→ Everybody knows about the charity of Mother Teresa.

15. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

(a) We are grateful to the freedom fighters. (Negative)
(b) Their contribution is greater than any other thing. (Positive)
(c) The freedom fighters who died in the Liberation War are called martyrs. (Compound)
(d) The National memorial has been built with a view to paying tribute to their memories. (Complex)
(e) A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. (Comparative)
(f) They fought bravely and snatched the red sun of independence. (Simple)
(g) They were very brave. (Exclamatory)
(h) Though their weapons were ordinary, they had much courage in their mind. (Compound)
(i) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative)
(j) The government has taken some steps to improve the condition. (Passive)

15. Dinajpur Board 2017: Answer

(a) Negative → We are not ungrateful to the freedom fighters.
(b) Positive→ Nothing is as great as their contribution.
(c) Compound→ The freedom fighters died in the Liberation War, and they are called martyrs.
(d) Complex→ The National Memorial has been built so that we can pay tribute to their memories.
(e) Comparative→ A freedom fighter is greater than any other son of the soil.
(f) Simple→ Fighting bravely they snatched the red sun of independence.
(g) Exclamatory→ How brave they were!
(h) Compound→ Their weapons were ordinary, but they had much courage in their mind.
(i) Affirmative→ Their contribution will always be remembered.
(j) Passive→ Some steps have been taken by the government to improve the condition.

16. Change the sentences according to directions: [Sylhet Board 2017]

(a) We should read books to gain knowledge. (Complex)
(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Passive)
(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Interrogative)
(d) If we read books, we can enrich our minds. (Simple)
(e) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)
(f) They give us both knowledge and pleasure. (Negative)
(g) As they are our real friends, they remain with us in time of danger. (Compound)
(h) Some books are very interesting. (Exclamatory)
(i) We can build up a developed society by reading books. (Complex)
(j) Nothing but books can remove the darkness of ignorance. (Affirmative sentence)

16. Sylhet Board 2017: Answer

(a) Complex→ We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.
(b) Passive→ We are introduced to the realm of knowledge by books.
(c) Interrogative→ Don’t the books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas?
(d) Simple→ Reading books can enrich our minds.
(e) Positive→ No other friends are as great as books.
(f) Negative→ They do not give us only knowledge but also pleasure.
(g) Compound→ They are our real friends, and they remain with us in times of danger.
(h) Exclamatory→ How interesting some books are!
(i) Complex→ We can build a developed society if we read books.
(j) Affirmative→ Only books can remove the darkness of ignorance.

17. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets: [Barishal Board-2017]

(a) There was an old man in a village. (Interrogative)
(b) He was very poor but honest. (Complex)
(c) He was one of the best cap makers with palm leaves. (Positive)
(d) He sold them in the neighbouring market. (Voice change)
(e) Earning money in this way, he thus maintained his family. (Compound)
(f) One day he could not but go to a market. (Affirmative)
(g) The market was far from his house. (Negative)
(h) He had a basket full of caps. (Complex)
(i) He was too tired to walk. (Compound)
(j) He sat under the tree and fell asleep. (Simple)

17. Barishal Board-2017: Answer

(a) Interrogative: Wasn’t there an old man in a village?
(b) Complex: Though he was poor, he was honest.
(c) Positive: Very few cap makers with palm leaves were as good as he.
(d) Passive: They were sold by him in the neighbouring market.
(e) Compound: He earned money in this way and maintained his family.
(f) Affirmative: One day he had to go to a market.
(g) Negative: The market was not near his house.
(h) Complex: He had a basket which was full of caps.
(i) Compound: He was very tired, so he couldn’t walk.
(j) Simple: Sitting under the tree, he fell asleep.

18. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets. [Jashore Board 2017]

(a) Strategy is the most important thing in the examination. (Comparative)
(b) Any answer in the exam should not be elaborated. (Active)
(c) When he gets the question paper, he should read it carefully. (Simple)
(d) At first glance, the questions may seem difficult. (Negative)
(e) A student should attempt to answer all the questions to get good marks. (Complex)
(f) If an examinee answers all the questions, the examiner becomes glad to see that. (Simple)
(g) But it is better than not answering at all. (Positive)
(h) It is really sensible. (Exclamatory)
(i)The examinee should not waste time by doing it. (Passive)
(j) Without following this process, you cannot bring a good result in an examination. (Compound)

18. Jashore Board 2017: Answer

(a) Comparative: Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination.
(b) Active: Students should not elaborate any answer in the exam.
(c) Simple: He should read the question paper carefully after getting it.
(d) Negative: At first glance, the questions may not seem easy.
(e) Complex: A student should attempt to answer all the questions if they want to get good marks.
(f) Simple: The examiner becomes glad to see answers all the questions answered.
(g) Positive: Not answering the questions is not as good as it.
(h) Exclamatory: How sensible it is!
(i) Passive: Time should not be wasted by by doing it.
(j) Compound: You follow this process, or you cannot bring a good result.

19. Change the sentences according to the direction. [Cumilla Board 2017]

(a) Haji Mohammod Mohsin was more generous than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive)
(b) He was born in Hoogly. (complex)
(c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative)
(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive)
(e)He is called a friend of humanity. (Active)
(f) He didn’t marry. (Affirmative)
(g) During his life time, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound)
(h) He was very kind to the poor. (Negative)
(i) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple)
(j) He caught the thief but didn’t punish him. (Complex)

19. Cumilla Board 2017: Answer

(a) Positive: No other man in this subcontinent was as generous as Haji Mohammod Mohsin.
(b) Complex: It is Hoogly where he was born.
(c) Interrogative: Didn’t he inherit a vast property from his father and sister?
(d) Passive: This wealth was not misused by him.
(e) Active: People call him a friend of humanity.
(f) Affirmative: He remained unmarried.
(g) Compound: During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly and helped the poor.
(h) Negative: He was not at all unkind to the poor.
(i) Simple: One night at the time of his praying, a thief broke into his room.
(j) Complex: Although he caught the thief, he didn’t punish him.

20. Change the sentences according to directions. [Chittangong Board 2017]

(a) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)
(b) It is not an easy thing. (Affirmative)
(c) Being industrious, everyone can prosper in life. (Negative)
(d) The idle always lag behind. (complex)
(e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (simple)
(f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (compound)
(g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard-working person. (Active)
(h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative)
(i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive)
(j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)

20. Chittagong Board 2017: Answer

(a) Assertive: Everybody wants to succeed in life.
(b) Affirmative: It is a difficult thing.
(c) Negative: Nobody can prosper in life without being industrious.
(d) Complex: Those who are idle always lag behind.
(e) Simple: We must work hard to earn money.
(f) Compound: We can work hard and improve our lot.
(g) Active: A hard-working person can see the light of prosperity.
(h) Comparative: Women should not work less than men.
(i) Passive: It should be remembered by us that industry is the key to success.
(j) Exclamatory: What a miserable life an idle man leads!

21. Change the sentences according to directions: [All Boards 2018]

(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)
(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)
(c) Entering the kingdom of the prince, he captured a large village. (Compound)
(d) The army killed all of Taimur’s soldiers. (Passive)
(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveler to survive. (Complex)
(f) He came to a house and asked for something to eat. (Simple)
(g) There lived an old woman in the house. (Complex)
(h) The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Interrogative)
(i) The food was very hot. (Exclamatory)
(j) Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Negative)

21. All Boards 2018: Answer

(a) Superlative: Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world.
(b) Active: Young Taimur once attacked the province of a powerful prince.
(c) Compound: He entered the kingdom of the prince and captured a large village.
(d) Passive: All of Taimur’s soldiers were killed by the army.
(e) Complex: He disguised himself as a poor traveler because he wanted to survive.
(f) Simple: Coming to a house, he asked for something to eat.
(g) Complex: In the house, there lived a woman who was old.
(h) Interrogative: Didn’t the woman become sympathetic to Taimur?
(i) Exclamatory: What hot food it was!
(j) Negative: Taimur was so hungry that he could not wait.

22. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dhaka Board 2019]

(a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative)
(b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive)
(c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active)
(d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex)
(e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative)
(f) Nobody is absolutely happy on earth. (Affirmative)
(g) So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive)
(h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple)
(i) All men must die. (Negative)
(j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound)

22. Dhaka Board 2019: Answer

(a) Comparative: Man is better than all other creations of God.
(b) Assertive: It is our responsibility to do good deeds.
(c) Active: We do not measure our life by months or years.
(d) Complex: People who are honest lead a happy life.
(e) Interrogative: Does it matter much if a man lives many years or not?
(f) Affirmative: Everybody is more or less unhappy on earth.
(g) Passive: So, time should not be wasted in vain by us.
(h) Simple: We can benefit by using time properly.
(i) Negative: No man can avoid death.
(j) Compound: We take utmost care, but we cannot avoid death.

23. Change the sentences according to directions. [Chattogram Board 2019]

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

23. Chattogram Board 2019: Answer

(a) Positive: Very few evils are as bad as corruption.
(b) Complex: A man who is corrupt can do anything against morality.
(c) Passive: A corrupt man is hated by people.
(d) Interrogative: Does anybody respect him?
(e) Simple: The bribe-taking man is next to the devil.
(f) Compound: We have strict laws, but we are still affected by this evil.
(g) Superlative: A corrupt man is the most hated person.
(h) Simple: We hope Bangladesh to be free from this evil.
(i) Negative: Nobody befriends a corrupt man.
(j) Exclamatory: What an unhappy life a corrupt man leads!

24. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)
(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. (Comparative)
(c) It persuades a man to do everything just. (Negative)
(d) This quality highly motivates á man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)
(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)
(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)
(g) A patriot fears none but the Creator. (Affirmative)
(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)
(i) He is respected by all. (Active)
(j) So, we should be patriots. (Imperative)

24. Rajshahi Board 2019: Answer

(a) Interrogative: Isn’t patriotism a noble virtue?
(b) Comparative: It is greater than all other virtues in a man’s life.
(c) Negative: It does not persuade a man to do anything unjust.
(d) Simple: This quality motivates a man to sacrifice his life for the country.
(e) Assertive: It is a very outstanding quality.
(f) Complex: A man who has patriotic zeal is called a patriot.
(g) Affirmative: A patriot fears only the Creator.
(h) Compound: He obeys the law and pays taxes.
(i) Active: All respect him.
(j) Imperative: Be patriots.

25. Change the sentences as directed in the brackets. [Barishal Board 2019]

(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative)
(b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex)
(c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative)
(d) A man has an Internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple)
(e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of Internet. (Complex)
(f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive)
(g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory)
(h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive)
(i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound)
(j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)

25. Barishal Board 2019: Answer

(a) Interrogative: Is not internet a computer-based networking system?
(b) Complex: It is a system that transmits information speedily.
(c) Negative: Its functions are not slow or rough.
(d) Simple: A man gets a link soon with an Internet connection.
(e) Complex: Many educational institutions are greatly benefited because they use internet.
(f) Passive: All the renowned libraries of the world can be visited by a student without going there.
(g) Exclamatory: What an effective role it plays in trade and commerce!
(h) Positive: Very few topics have as popular to customers as e-commerce.
(i) Compound: It helps customers buy or choose anything, and they do not have to go to the market.
(j) Assertive: It is an amazing milestone in the modern world of communication.

26. Change the sentences according to directions. [Sylhet Board 2019]

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)
(b) A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex)
(c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive)
(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)
(e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple)
(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)
(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative)
(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)
(i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative)
(j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

26. Sylhet Board 2019: Answer

(a) Positive: Very few evils are as bad as corruption.
(b) Complex: A man who is corrupt can do anything against morality.
(c) Passive: A corrupt man is hated by people.
(d) Interrogative: Does anybody respect him?
(e) Simple: A man taking bribe is next to devil.
(f) Compound: We have strict law, but we are still affected by this evil.
(g) Superlative: A corrupt man is the most hated person.
(h) Simple: We hope Bangladesh to be free from this evil.
(i) Negative: Nobody associates with a corrupt man.
(j) Exclamatory: What an unhappy life a corrupt man leads!

27. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

(a) Facebook is a common social network. (Negative)
(b) Now, it is being used all over the world. (Active)
(c) Everybody uses it. (Interrogative)
(d) There is no student without a smart phone. (Affirmative)
(e) Who does not like social network? (Assertive)
(f) Facebook is the best of all social networks. (Positive)
(g) It gives pleasure but we cannot get freedom to use it. (Simple)
(h) Use it or you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (Complex)
(i) We can get many new pieces of information by using it. (Compound)
(j) Would that I could open a Facebook account! (Assertive)

27. Dinajpur Board 2019: Answer

(a) Negative: Facebook is not an uncommon social network.
(b) Active: People are using it all over the world now.
(c) Interrogative: Doesn’t everybody use it? / Who does not use it?
(d) Affirmative: Every student has a smart phone.
(e) Assertive: Everybody likes social networks.
(f) Positive: No other social network is as good as Facebook.
(g) Simple: In spite of its giving pleasure, we cannot get freedom to use it.
(h) Complex: If you do not use it, you cannot keep pace with the modern world.
(i) Compound: We can use it and get many new pieces of information.
(j) Assertive: I wish I could open a Facebook account.

28. Change the sentences according to directions. [Cumilla Board—2019]

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)
(c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple)
(d) Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active)
(e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative)
(f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative)
(g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative)
(h) It helps us a lot. (Passive)
(i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound)
(j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)

28. Cumilla Board—2019: Answer

(a) Positive: Few inventions of modern science are as great as computer.
(b) Negative: Computer is not a curse on earth.
(c) Simple: It is a blessing with some dark sides.
(d) Active: People are using computers in almost every sphere of life nowadays.
(e) Affirmative: We have to depend on it.
(f) Interrogative: Can anyone deny its necessity?
(g) Comparative: It is more used than any other device in our life.
(h) Passive: We are helped a lot by it.
(i) Compound: It is useful, so it has become very popular.
(j) Complex: We cannot imagine our modern life if we do not have a computer.

29. Change the sentences according to directions. [Jashore Board-2019]

(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)
(b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative)
(c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative)
(d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive)
(e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active)
(f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound)
(h) By applying the laws properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex)
(i) What a miserable life a terrorist leads! (Assertive)
(j) They should be brought to book. (Active)

29. Jashore Board-2019: Answer

(a) Exclamatory→What a devastating phenomenon terrorism is in the modern world!
(b) Interrogative→Isn’t it increasing alarmingly at present?
(c) Comparative→Terrorism is more disastrous than anything else.
(d) Positive→Very few problems of the modern world are as corrosive as it.
(e) Active→People hate a terrorist.
(f) Assertive→Everybody is now in the threat of violence.
(g) Compound→There are laws to punish the terrorists, but they are not properly applied.
(h) Complex→If we apply the laws properly, we can get rid of terrorism.
(i) Assertive→A terrorist leads a very miserable life.
(j) Active→We should bring them to book.

30. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dhaka Board-2020]

(a) Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound)
(b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple)
(c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative)
(d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative)
(e) Everyone praised her. (Passive)
(f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory)
(g) She also helped her mother in her free time. (Complex)
(h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative)
(i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive)
(j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex)

30. Dhaka Board-2020: Answer

(a) Compound→Once upon a time, there was a little girl and she was named Tarin.
(b) Simple→In spite of being a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child.
(c) Interrogative→Didn’t she pass her time in reading and writing?
(d) Negative→Her parents did not dislike her at all.
(e) Passive→She was praised by everyone.
(f) Exclamatory→How attentive she was to her study!
(g) Complex→She also helped her mother when she had free time.
(h) Interrogative→Did she ever tell a lie?
(i) Positive→ Very few girls in the school were as intelligent as she.
(j) Complex→She worked hard so that she could shine in life.

31. Change the sentences according to directions. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory)
(b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive)
(c) It is played all over the world. (Active)
(d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative)
(e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple)
(f)The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex)
(g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple)
(h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative)
(i) Bangladesh is a test-playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound)
(j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative)

31. Mymensingh Board-2020: Answer

(a) Exclamatory→What an exciting game cricket is!
(b) Passive→This game is enjoyed by people of all ages.
(c) Active→People play it all over the world.
(d) Comparative→At present, it is more popular than any other game in our country.
(e) Simple→Cricket is a costly game, but people of all classes enjoy playing it.
(f) Complex→The game is played between two teams, each of which consists of eleven players.
(g) Simple→Two umpires conduct the game.
(h) Interrogative→Is it full of thrill and excitement for the spectators?
(i) Compound→Bangladesh is a test-playing country, and it is developing its standard day by day.
(j) Negative→We must not fail to try our best to improve its present position.

32. Change the following sentences according to the directions. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)
(b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against terrorism. (Active)
(c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)
(d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive)
(e) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative)
(f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative)
(g)Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple)
(h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex)
(i) We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound)
(j) We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative)

32. Rajshahi Board-2020: Answer

(a) Exclamatory→What a devastating phenomenon terrorism is in the modern world!
(b) Active→At present, people call it a challenge to fight against terrorism.
(c) Assertive→Everyone is now in the threat of violence.
(d) Positive→Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism.
(e) Comparative→It is more corrosive than many other problems of the modern world.
(f) Interrogative→Who wants his children to be terrorists in the future?
(g) Simple→In spite of there being a law to punish terrorists, it is not properly applied.
(h) Complex→If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of it.
(i) Compound→We have to create social awareness, and fight against corruption.
(j) Negative→None of us should support the killers of mankind.

33. Change the sentences according to directions. [Cumilla Board-2020]

(a) Health is wealth. (Complex)
(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Positive)
(c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Compound)
(d) He can succeed in life. (Interrogative)
(e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Affirmative)
(f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Negative)
(g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Active)
(h) People who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Simple)
(i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Exclamatory)
(j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Passive)

33. Cumilla Board-2020: Answer

(a) Complex→It is health which is wealth.
(b) Positive→ A sick moneyed man is not so happy as a healthy poor man.
(c) Compound→A healthy man is an asset to his family, but an unhealthy man is a liability.
(d) Interrogative→Can’t he succeed in life?
(e) Affirmative→So, everybody must be conscious of his health.
(f) Negative→Nobody should neglect taking care of his health any time.
(g) Active→Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet can improve health.
(h) Simple→Poor people cannot afford to take a balanced diet.
(i) Exclamatory→How concerned they are with the quantity of food!
(j) Passive→It should be known to everybody that malnutrition causes weakness.

34. Change the following sentences according to directions. [Chattogram Board-2020]

(a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Simple)
(b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Negative)
(c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Passive)
(d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Complex)
(e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Positive)
(f) Who can go without it? (Assertive)
(g) Internet is as important as computer. (Comparative)
(h) It helps us to know about the world. (Compound)
(i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Superlative)
(j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Exclamatory)

34. Chattogram Board-2020: Answer

(a) Simple→We notice the achievement of science everywhere we look.
(b) Negative→The electricity lights not only the streets but also the houses.
(c) Passive→News, songs, and lectures are broadcast by the radio.
(d) Complex→There is cinema that delights in the evening.
(e) Positive→Very few inventions of modern science are as important as computer.
(f) Assertive→Nobody can go without it.
(g) Comparative→Internet is not less important than computer.
(h) Compound→It helps us and we know about the world.
(i) Superlative→It is the greatest of all inventions of modern science.
(j) Exclamatory→What a miraculous event the invention of the computer is!

35. Change the sentences according to directions. [Sylhet Board 2020]

(a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more gracious than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive)
(b) He was born in Hoogli. (Complex)
(c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative)
(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive)
(e) He is called a friend of humanity. (Active)
(f) He did not marry. (Affirmative)
(g) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound)
(h) He was very kind to the poor: (Negative)
(i) One day when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple)
(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)

35. Sylhet Board 2020: Answer

(a) Positive→No other man in this subcontinent was as gracious as Haji Mohammad Mohsin.
(b) Complex→It was born in Hoogli, where he was born.
(c) Interrogative→Didn’t he inherit a vast property from his father and sister?
(d) Passive→This wealth was not misused by him.
(e) Active→People call him a friend of humanity.
(f) Affirmative→He remained unmarried.
(g) Compound→During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly, and he helped the poor.
(h) Negative→He was not unkind to the poor.
(i) Simple→One day, he caught a thief entering his room.
(j) Complex→Although he caught the thief, he did not punish him.

36. Change the sentences according to directions. [Barishal Board-2020]

(a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative)
(b) If he makes a proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple)
(c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex)
(d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory)
(e)To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative)
(f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive)
(g)Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive)
(h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple)
(i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. (Compound)
(j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active)

36. Barishal Board-2020: Answer

(a) Interrogative→Isn’t man the maker of his own fortune?
(b) Simple→By making proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life.
(c) Complex→The person who does otherwise is sure to repent later.
(d) Exclamatory→How miserably the lazy suffer in the long run!
(e) Interrogative→Isn’t to kill time equivalent to committing suicide?
(f) Assertive→Our life is only a sum total of hours, days, and years.
(g) Positive→No season of life is as valuable as youth.
(h) Simple→The soft mind in youth can easily be shaped.
(i) Compound→Use the morning hours of life, or you will have to pay a heavy price afterwards.
(j) Active→People call it the seedtime of life.

37. Change the following sentences according to directions: [Dhaka Board-2022]

(a) Bangladesh is a low-lying country. (Change it into Interrogative)

(b) Every year natural disasters visit us. (Change it into passive voice)

(d) The recent flood was very devastating. (Change it into Exclamatory sentence)

(e) Dhaka is the most risky city in the earthquake zone. (Change it into positive degree)

38. Change the sentences according to directions: [Mymensingh Board-2022]

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)

(b) In fact, it is a blessing of science. (Make it negative without changing the original meaning.)

(d) Moreover, it has lessened our workloads. (Make it passive)

(e) So, we should use it in our everyday life. (Make it imperative)

39. Change the sentences according to directions: [Cumilla Board-2022]

(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)

(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)

(d) The army killed Taimur's all soldires. (Negative)

(e) He did not disguise himself as a rich traveller to survive. (Affirmative)

40. Change the sentences according to directions: [Rajshahi Board-2022]

(a) Only you can do the work. (Negative)

(b) No other friend is as great as books. (Superlative)

(d) We should be patriots. (Imperative)

(e) He called it laurel. (Passive)

41. Change the sentences according to directions: [Dinajpur Board-2022]

(a) The government has almost completed the construction of the Padma Bridge. (Passive)

(b) This is the largest bridge of Bangladesh. (Comparative degree)

(d) It is a mega project. (Negative)

(e) We should go to visit it. (Imperative)

42. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket: [Jashore Board-2022]

(a) The freedom fighters are considered to be the real heroes of our country. (Active)

(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative)

(d) By taking proper steps, we can improve their condition. (Negative)

(e) We must show proper respect to them. (Passive)

43. Change the sentences according to directions: [Chattogram Board-2022]

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative)

(d) Computer helps us a lot. (Passive)

(e) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Exclamatory)

44. Change the sentences according to directions: [Sylhet Board-2022]

(a) Honesty is the best way of leading life. (Positive)

(b) This noble virtue is always appreciated. (Active)

(d) Honesty is a very important virtue. (Exclamatory)

(e) So, we should never be dishonest. (Imperative)

45. Change the sentences according to directions: [Barishal Board-2022]

(a) Flower cultivation is very profitable now.

(Exclamatory)

(b) Many people cultivate flowers for earning money.

(Passive)

(Interrogative)

(d) Everybody becomes glad to get flowers. (Negative)

(e) In some cases, flowers are more welcoming than any other gift. (Positive)

46. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dhaka Board-2023]

(a) The moon is the only sub-planet of the Earth. (Interrogative)

(b) It is very charming to look at. (Exclamatory)

(d) Who doesn't like the moon? (Affirmative)

(e) The moon is the most beautiful thing. (Positive)

(f) Only the moon shines at night. (Negative)

(g) Poets have composed many poems about the beauty of it. (Passive)

(h) What an exiting scene the full-moon presents! (Assertive)

(i) The moon is not as big as the earth. (Comparative)

(j) We should go out at night to enjoy a moonlit night. (Imperative)

47. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket. [Mymensingh Board-2023]

(a) Simplicity is a great virtue. (Exclamatory)

(b) Everybody appreciates this quality. (Negative)

(d) One should practise this virtue. (Passive)

(e) Very few men are as happy as a simple man. (Comparative)

(f) By practising simplicity one can earn people’s favour. (Negative)

(g) A simple man leads a very carefree life. (Exclamatory)

(h) No other person among us is as happy as a simple man. (Superlative)

(i) Everybody should like simplicity. (Imperative)

(j) So, a simple life should be led by all. (Active)

48. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets. [Cumilla Board-2023]

(a) We are grateful to the freedom fighters. (Negative)

(b) Their contribution is greater than any other thing. (Superlative)

(d) The national memorial has been built with a view to paying tribute to their memories. (Active)

(e) A freedom fighter is the greatest son of the soil. (Comparative)

(f) We got our independence for their sacrifice. (Passive)

(g) They fought very bravely to snatch the red sun of independence. (Exclamatory)

(h) Their courage was more powerful than their weapons. (Positive)

(i) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Active)

(j) The government has taken some steps to improve their condition. (Passive)

49. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Rajshahi Board-2023]

(a) Newspaper is one of the most useful sources of knowledge. (Positive)

(b) It carries both local and international news. (Negative)

(d) We cannot help reading newspaper daily. (Affirmative)

(e) It contains daily news. (Passive)

(f) We are helped in many ways by it. (Active)

(g) By reading newspaper, we can enrich our knowledge. (Negative)

(h) It is called the people’s parliament. (Active)

(i) Nothing is so important as it. (Comparative)

(j) We should read newspaper to know the outside world more. (Imparative)

50. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dinajpur Board-2023]

(a) Honesty can open a door of peace before a person. (Make it negative)

(b) He accepted the invitation. (Make it passive)

(d) Loving country is a very essential virtue. (Make it exclamatory)

(e) We don’t measure our life by months or years. (Make it active)

(f) Industry is the most important thing for success. (Make it comparative)

(g) How attentive she was to her study! (Make it assertive)

(h) Terrorism is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Make it positive)

(i) We should do good deeds as our responsibility. (Make it imperative)

(j) Everybody is fond of glittering things. (Make it negative)

51. Read the text and change the sentences as directed in the brackets. [Jashore Board-2023]

(a) I am sure that man is the maker of his own fortune. (Negative)

(b) A man has to make a proper use of his time to shine in life. (Imperative)

(d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run.

(Exclamatory)

(e) To kill time is as harmful as to commit suicide.

(Comparative)

(f) Our life is only a sum total of hours, days and years. (Negative)

(g) Youth is the most valuable season of life.

(Positive)

(h) In youth, our mind can be shaped easily. (Active voice)

(i) We should utilize our time properly in youth.

(Imperative)

(j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active voice)

52. Change the sentences according to directions. [Chattogram Board-2023]

(a) Copying in the exams is one of the greatest social crimes. (Positive)

(b) It is a very serious crime. (Exclamatory)

(d) Copying in the exam, cannot bring any benefit. (Passive)

(e) What a shameful practice it is! (Assertive)

(f) By resisting this malady, we can strengthen our education. (Passive)

(g) We all should come forward to stop it and save our students. (Imperative)

(h) Our examination system should be moderated. (Active)

(i) Nothing is as hateful as copying in the exam. (Comparative)

(j) The government is sincere in removing this crime. (Negative)

53. Change the sentences according to directions given in the bracket. [Sylhet Board-2023]

(a) The student is known to me. (Active)

(b) She gave me an interesting book. (Passive)

(d) Truthfulness is the best quality of a person. (Comparative)

(e) No other city in Bangladesh is as populous as Dhaka. (Superlative)

(f) My friend is always punctual. (Negative)

(g) He is a great fool. (Exclamatory)

(h) How bright the student is! (Assertive)

(i) We should obey our teachers. (Imperative)

(j) Take care of your health. (Passive)

54. Change the sentences according to directions. [Barishal Board-2023]

(a) Jackfruit is one of the largest fruits of Bangladesh. (Use Positive degree)

(b) The fruit is very juicy. (Make an Exclamatory sentence)

(d) It contains high calories. (Make Negative sentence)

(e) Everyone knows it as our national fruit. (Interrogative)

(f) In summer, this fruit is very available. (Negative)

(g) It is mainly found in the month of Jaishtha. (Use Active voice)

(h) It is not as costly as the mango. (Use Comparative degree)

(i) We should eat the fruit to ensure nutrition. (Make an Imperative sentence)

(j) How beautiful jackfruits look in the trees! (Make Assertive).

55. Change the sentences according to directions. 1´10=10 [Dhaka Board-2024]

(a) How charming a moonlit night is! (Assertive)

(b) It presents a very beautiful sight. (Exclamatory)

(d) People of all ages enjoy a moonlit night. (Interrogative)

(e) Little boys and girls make merriment to enjoy themselves. (Complex)

(f) Everybody likes a moonlit night. (Passive)

(g) Though the moon gives us light, it does not have the light of its own. (Compound)

(h) Very few beauties of nature are as charming as a moonlit night. (Comparative)

(i) Unless one enjoys the beauty of a moonlit night, one cannot explain it properly. (Simple)

(j) In fact, a moonlit night is very pleasant. (Negative)

56. Change the sentences according to the directions. [Mymensingh Board-2024]

1´10=10

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)

(b) A corrupt person can do anything against morality. (Complex)

(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)

(e) Though we have strict laws, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)

(f) No other person is as hated as a corrupt person. (Superlative)

(g) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)

(h) Everybody avoids a corrupt person. (Negative)

(i) A corrupt person leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

(j) Let us all work together to make Bangladesh a corruption free country. (Assertive)

57. Change the sentences according to directions. 1´10=10[Cumilla Board-2024]

(a) Strategy is the most important thing in the examination. (Comparative)

(b) No answer in the exam should be elaborated unnecessarily. (Active)

(d) Initially the questions may seem difficult. (Negative)

(e) A student should try to answer all the questions to do good in the exam. (Complex)

(f) If a student answers all the questions correctly, he will get good marks. (Simple)

(g) A student should not write irrelevant answers. (Affirmative)

(h) How irritated the examiners become to see such irrelevant answers! (Assertive)

(i) The examinee should not waste time by doing so. (Passive)

(j) By following the process, every student can achieve a good result in an examination. (Negative)

58. Change the sentences according to directions. [Rajshahi Board-2024]

(a) Water is one of the most useful elements in nature. (Positive)

(b) It is a very important asset. (Exclamatory)

(d) Its main source is the rain that creates streams, lakes and rivers. (Compound)

(e) We have rain during the monsoon. (Complex)

(f) Heavy rainfall often causes flood. (Passive)

(g) Crops are damaged. (Active)

(h) Our winter is dry and rainless. (Negative)

(i) Does rainless winter bring good harvest? (Assertive)

(j) We can grow more crops if we can make the best use of rain. (Simple)

59. Change the sentences according to directions. [Dinajpur Board-2024]

(a) A Journey by train is always enjoyable. (negative)

(b) People are fond of a journey by train. (interrogative)

(d) When a man makes a journey by train, he can enjoy natural scenery. (simple)

(e) People like it as it is cheap. (compound)

(f) There are class distinction in a train and people can buy tickets of various classes. (complex)

(g) Train is one of the most comfortable vehicles. (comparative)

(h) A man can enjoy a train journey. (passive)

(i) It was introduced by the British govt. (active)

(j) A train journey is very safe. (exclamatory)

60. Change the following sentences as directed in brackets: [Jashore Board-2024]

(a) Water is a liquid substance. (Interrogative)

(b) It is used for various purposes in our daily life. (Active)

(d) We get water from many sources. (Passive)

(e) Surface water is not safe for drinking. (Affirmative)

(f) We should drink tube-well water. (Imperative)

(g) Polluted water is very dangerous for our life. (Exclamatory)

(h) If we throw wastage and dirts into water, we make it polluted. (Simple)

(i) Pure water is one of the most valuable things for our lives. (Positive)

(j) Who can live without water? (Negative)

61. Change the sentences as directed in the brackets. [Chattogram Board-2024]

(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative)

(b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex)

(d) A man has an internet connection and gets a link soon. (Simple)

(e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of internet. (Complex)

(f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive)

(g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory)

(h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Comparative)

(i) It helps the customers to buy anything easily without going to market. (Compound)

(j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)

62. Change the sentences according to directions. [Sylhet Board-2024]

(a) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)

(b) Being industrious, everyone can prosper in life. (Negative)

(d) The idle always lag behind. (Complex)

(e) We must work hard so that we can earn money. (Simple)

(f) By working hard, we can improve our lot. (Compound)

(g) The light of prosperity can be seen by a hard working person. (Active)

(h) Women should work as much as men. (Comparative)

(i) We should remember that industry is the key to success. (Passive)

(j) An idle man leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory)

63. Change the sentences according to directions. [Barishal Board-2024]

(a) The Padma is one of the mightiest rivers of Bangladesh. (Positive)

(b) It is a very turbulent river. (Exclamatory)

(d) But during the rainy season, the river assumes a terrible shape. (Compound)

(e) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative)

(f) The river is used for different purposes. (Active)

(g) As our farmers use its water for irrigation purpose, they can grow plenty of crops. (Compound)

(h) Everyone likes the Hilsa fish of the river. (Negative)

(i) The river destroys the houses of men but it is still very useful to us. (Complex)

(j) So, we should save this useful river. (Imperative)