Tag questions. 1. : Hey! Rickshaw-wala, you will go on fair, (a) ——? : Where will you go, sir ? : To the judge court. How much will you take? : Ten taka, sir. : It seems too much, (b)——-? : Price of things is getting higher. If you do not consider we shall be dying, (c) ——-? : You will get eight taka. The court is not any far from here, (d) ——-? : Ok, sir, Please get on the rickshaw, (e) ——? 2. : I need to go to a psychiatrist, (a) ___? : I don’t think so. There may be reason for your forgetfulness. Let’s discuss the matter (b), ___? : I would if i had the time, (c) ——? You know I’m very busy nowadays. : This of your business might be the reason for the forgetfulness, ___? : Nothing is impossible in my case, (d) -___? : Life should have a proper charm. Your physique needs rest. Everybody must take proper recreation. (e) ___. 3. Air pollution is a big problem in our country (a) ___ ? It is a major threat to our environment as well as to our life. You know what is the main pollutant of air, (b) ___? Smoke is the main pollutant. Air can be polluted in many ways, (c) ___? We make fire to cook food and produce smoke (d) ___. Again we create smoke when we need to prevent air pollution. Certainly. It has become a threat for a happy and healthy life, (e) ___? 4. : Hello, Najir, you have been sick for quite a long time, ——-? : Yes, Nayeem. I have been suffering from severe headache. : Air pollution may be responsible for this, ——-? : Polluted air can also cause many fatal diseases, ——-? : Right you are. There are many reasons for air pollution, ——-? : Whatever might be the reason, necessary measures must be taken to protect younself from air pollution, —— ? 5. There must be something with me, (a) ___? No exactly. You are very unmindful, (b) ___? That’s right. I can never find anything in proper place, (c) ___? I need to go to a psychiatrist, (d) ___? I don’t think so. Then there may be reason for my unmindfulness. What’s that? I am always obsessed with cricket, (e) ___? 6. We shall go to college, (a) ___? No, I shall not. Then you are going to stay at home, (b) ___? Yes, I am. I need your help (c) ___? I am sorry. I am busy, (d) ___? Then I shall have to find another person. (e) ___? 7. (a) Bangla is our mother tongue, (a) ___? (b) We are proud of it, (b) ___? (c) Our heroic sons laid down their lives for our mother tongue, (c) ___? (d) We remember them with pride and respect, (d) ___? (e) They will live in our memory, (e) ___? 8. The marriage ceremony of my sister will be held on next Friday. You are attending the marriage ceremony of my elder sister, (a) ___? Of course, I am coming to your house on next Thursday, (b) ___? I may stay two days in your house, (c) ___? You have invited some of our friends. (d) ___? Please attend the programme. It will be a great joy for us, (e) ___? 9. Hello, Susan Father’s birthday is on Monday next, (a) ___ ? Yes Jane, only three days are left. Last year we just forgot, (b) ___? Yes I remember. This year I need not do any mistake (c) ___? Of course, let’s go to look for some shops, (d) ___? What a nice idea Jane, (e) ___? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com 10. : Shila is going to be our college captain, (a) ——–? : It seems so. But her voice is so mild, (b) ——–? : Yes, it is. But voice doesn’t matter in captaincy. (c) ——–? : No. Yet the voice has some importance, you can’t deny, (d) ——— ? : No. I can’t. But she should have a good command on English. : I think she has. Besides, she’s smart, (e) ——– ? : You’re right. 11. : You could not do me a favour, (a) ___? : It depends on what is well. I never disappointed you, (b) ___? : No, never, You could give me a lift in to the town by your car, (c) ___? : Of course, I could. You won’t mind waiting for five minutes, (d) ___? : By the by, you are alone, (e) ___? : You’re right. 12. : It’s a beautiful evening, (a) ———? : Yes, it is. Let’s go out for a walk, (b) ——–? : That’s a nice idea. We can enjoy a walk outside, (c) ———-? : Of course we can. : The air is also cool and soothing, (d) ———? : Absolutely. : And the queen moon is also shining brightly in the sky, (e) ———? 13. Yes, I do. But for that I have to get admission into an engineering university, (b) ___? That’s right Your S.S.C and H.S.C results test are more important. But for admission the result of the admission test is more important (c) ___? You’re taking preparation for the admission test, (d) ___? Yes, I am. So, don’t worry about it, (e) ___? 14. (a) Everybody loves flowers, ———–? (b) Today flowers are used on different occasions, ———-? (c) We need flowers to greet our honourable guests,———? (d) Now many people cultivate flowers,———-? (e) This will better the living condition of the poor flower sellers, ————? 15. (a) Telling lies is a great sin, ————-? (b) One lie begets hundred lies, ———–? (c) None believes a liar,————-? (d) He has to lead a miserable life,—————? (e) So all of us ought to refrain from telling lies,——–? 16. Fill in the blanks with tag questions :— 1×5=5 (a) Life is full of troubles and difficulties, ———-? (b) They have to be overcome if we are to succeed in life,—? (c) So, we should face them with courage, -—? (d) We may fail at first, ————-? (e) But we must not loose heart, ——–? 17. (a) Health is wealth, ——–? (b) A sick rich man is not happier than a healthy poor man, ——–? (c) An unhealthy man cannot prosper in life, ——–? (d) Nobody pays him due respect, ——–? (e) We must take care of our health, ——–? 18. (a) You must have heard the name of Jalaluddin Rumi, ——–? (b) He achieved fame as a spiritual leader, ——–? (c) He was also renowned as a mystic poet, ——–? (d) Thousands of people admired him in his life time, ——–? (e) Still today millions of people all over the world find pleasure in his poetic works, ——–? 19. You are not resigning from your job, (a)___? : No, not yet, Unless 1 get another job I can't, (b) ——–? : Of course not. Well, you can use a computer, (c) ——–? : And you do not mind working in a friend's firm, (d) ——–? : Well if I offer you a job in my office, you won't refuse it, (e) ——–? 20. (a) Every student wants to do well in the examination,———–? (b) But it is not an easy task,———–? (c) A student should read the texts again and again,————? (d) He must not memorise the answer without knowing the meaning,————-? (e) He can render social services,———–? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com 21. (a) Hamidur Rahman gave the shape to the Shaheed Minar, ————–? (b) He combined in it the Bengalee aspirations,————- ? (c) He was the pioneer of the new painting movement,————-? (d) People admire him for his outstanding design of the Central Shaheed Minar, ———? (e) We should never forget him,————–? 22. (a) Lei’s have a walk outside the farm,———-? (b) I’m in the habit of walking every morning,———–? (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, ———-? (d) No one should miss this opportunity, ———–? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, ———-? 23. : Rimi is trying her best to make a good result, (a) ———? : She thinks she will complete all the subjects before December, (b) ———–? : Her parents are also serious, (c)———–? : They feel her absence, (d)———–? : She should not miss her classes now, (e) ———— ? 24. (a) Trees are our best friends,————–? (b) They help us in many ways, ———–? (c) But many men do not realize the importance of trees———-? (d) The country will change into a desert without trees,——-? 25. (a) You are not used to taking potatoes,———-? (b) No, I don’t like it. I think you also don’t like potatoes,———-? (c) It is true. But in a country like Bangladesh we ought to take alternative food,———-? (d) The wise say like that, ———-? (e) But I don’t think, they will be satisfied with potatoes instead of rice,———-? 26. : We’re going to visit the Fantasy Kingdom today, (a)———–? : But we can’t start our journey unless it stops raining, (b) ————? : Why don’t we start now? Its only drizzling, (c)———–? : The spot is quite far from here, (d) ————? : So, let’s put off our visit for tomorrow, (e) ——-? 27. : You are going abroad, (a)——– ? : No, not yet, unless I can manage money, I cannot go, (b)——– ? : I admit you can’t. But you have much money (c) )——– ? : You don’t know our present state. Now my father has to maintain a very large family (d) —? : I admit, Your father can manage it if he wishes (e)——– ? 28. : Hi Rahim, why are you staying here alongside the road? : Actually I am waiting for Kamal, (a)————? : Kamal? I also have come here to meet him, (b)————? : Has he told you about something? : No. He just told me to meet him here. I don’t know more about this, (c)————? : So far as I know, he wants to go to the fair, (d)————? : Really? Oh, here’s Kamal coming. Let’s discuss this with him, (e)————? 29. Congratulations Terence. You have made an excellent result, (a) —-? Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, (b) ———-? Right you are. We ought to remain grateful to them, (c)–—— ? Certainly. You too studied hard, (d)——- ? Yes. It is our duty to study in a disciplined way. (e) ———-? 30. Do you know about computer? Of course, it is fairly a recent invention, (a) ———? It has now become an essential part of modern life, (b) ——? It has greatly benefited us, (c)——–? Any device that helps people perform mathematical calculation can be called computer, (d)________? Now, let us hope for the latest one (e)——–? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Tag questions. 1. : Hey! Rickshaw-wala, you will go on fair, (a) ——? : Where will you go, sir ? : To the judge court. How much will you take? : Ten taka, sir. : It seems too much, (b)——-? : Price of things is getting higher. If you do not consider we shall be dying, (c) ——-? : You will get eight taka. The court is not any far from here, (d) ——-? : Ok, sir, Please get on the rickshaw, (e) ——? 2. : I need to go to a psychiatrist, (a) ___? : I don’t think so. There may be reason for your forgetfulness. Let’s discuss the matter (b), ___? : I would if i had the time, (c) ——? You know I’m very busy nowadays. : This of your business might be the reason for the forgetfulness, ___? : Nothing is impossible in my case, (d) -___? : Life should have a proper charm. Your physique needs rest. Everybody must take proper recreation. (e) ___. 3. Air pollution is a big problem in our country (a) ___ ? It is a major threat to our environment as well as to our life. You know what is the main pollutant of air, (b) ___? Smoke is the main pollutant. Air can be polluted in many ways, (c) ___? We make fire to cook food and produce smoke (d) ___. Again we create smoke when we need to prevent air pollution. Certainly. It has become a threat for a happy and healthy life, (e) ___? 4. : Hello, Najir, you have been sick for quite a long time, ——-? : Yes, Nayeem. I have been suffering from severe headache. : Air pollution may be responsible for this, ——-? : Polluted air can also cause many fatal diseases, ——-? : Right you are. There are many reasons for air pollution, ——-? : Whatever might be the reason, necessary measures must be taken to protect younself from air pollution, —— ? 5. There must be something with me, (a) ___? No exactly. You are very unmindful, (b) ___? That’s right. I can never find anything in proper place, (c) ___? I need to go to a psychiatrist, (d) ___? I don’t think so. Then there may be reason for my unmindfulness. What’s that? I am always obsessed with cricket, (e) ___? 6. We shall go to college, (a) ___? No, I shall not. Then you are going to stay at home, (b) ___? Yes, I am. I need your help (c) ___? I am sorry. I am busy, (d) ___? Then I shall have to find another person. (e) ___? 7. (a) Bangla is our mother tongue, (a) ___? (b) We are proud of it, (b) ___? (c) Our heroic sons laid down their lives for our mother tongue, (c) ___? (d) We remember them with pride and respect, (d) ___? (e) They will live in our memory, (e) ___? 8. The marriage ceremony of my sister will be held on next Friday. You are attending the marriage ceremony of my elder sister, (a) ___? Of course, I am coming to your house on next Thursday, (b) ___? I may stay two days in your house, (c) ___? You have invited some of our friends. (d) ___? Please attend the programme. It will be a great joy for us, (e) ___? 9. Hello, Susan Father’s birthday is on Monday next, (a) ___ ? Yes Jane, only three days are left. Last year we just forgot, (b) ___? Yes I remember. This year I need not do any mistake (c) ___? Of course, let’s go to look for some shops, (d) ___? What a nice idea Jane, (e) ___? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com 10. : Shila is going to be our college captain, (a) ——–? : It seems so. But her voice is so mild, (b) ——–? : Yes, it is. But voice doesn’t matter in captaincy. (c) ——–? : No. Yet the voice has some importance, you can’t deny, (d) ——— ? : No. I can’t. But she should have a good command on English. : I think she has. Besides, she’s smart, (e) ——– ? : You’re right. 11. : You could not do me a favour, (a) ___? : It depends on what is well. I never disappointed you, (b) ___? : No, never, You could give me a lift in to the town by your car, (c) ___? : Of course, I could. You won’t mind waiting for five minutes, (d) ___? : By the by, you are alone, (e) ___? : You’re right. 12. : It’s a beautiful evening, (a) ———? : Yes, it is. Let’s go out for a walk, (b) ——–? : That’s a nice idea. We can enjoy a walk outside, (c) ———-? : Of course we can. : The air is also cool and soothing, (d) ———? : Absolutely. : And the queen moon is also shining brightly in the sky, (e) ———? 13. Yes, I do. But for that I have to get admission into an engineering university, (b) ___? That’s right Your S.S.C and H.S.C results test are more important. But for admission the result of the admission test is more important (c) ___? You’re taking preparation for the admission test, (d) ___? Yes, I am. So, don’t worry about it, (e) ___? 14. (a) Everybody loves flowers, ———–? (b) Today flowers are used on different occasions, ———-? (c) We need flowers to greet our honourable guests,———? (d) Now many people cultivate flowers,———-? (e) This will better the living condition of the poor flower sellers, ————? 15. (a) Telling lies is a great sin, ————-? (b) One lie begets hundred lies, ———–? (c) None believes a liar,————-? (d) He has to lead a miserable life,—————? (e) So all of us ought to refrain from telling lies,——–? 16. Fill in the blanks with tag questions :— 1×5=5 (a) Life is full of troubles and difficulties, ———-? (b) They have to be overcome if we are to succeed in life,—? (c) So, we should face them with courage, -—? (d) We may fail at first, ————-? (e) But we must not loose heart, ——–? 17. (a) Health is wealth, ——–? (b) A sick rich man is not happier than a healthy poor man, ——–? (c) An unhealthy man cannot prosper in life, ——–? (d) Nobody pays him due respect, ——–? (e) We must take care of our health, ——–? 18. (a) You must have heard the name of Jalaluddin Rumi, ——–? (b) He achieved fame as a spiritual leader, ——–? (c) He was also renowned as a mystic poet, ——–? (d) Thousands of people admired him in his life time, ——–? (e) Still today millions of people all over the world find pleasure in his poetic works, ——–? 19. You are not resigning from your job, (a)___? : No, not yet, Unless 1 get another job I can't, (b) ——–? : Of course not. Well, you can use a computer, (c) ——–? : And you do not mind working in a friend's firm, (d) ——–? : Well if I offer you a job in my office, you won't refuse it, (e) ——–? 20. (a) Every student wants to do well in the examination,———–? (b) But it is not an easy task,———–? (c) A student should read the texts again and again,————? (d) He must not memorise the answer without knowing the meaning,————-? (e) He can render social services,———–? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com 21. (a) Hamidur Rahman gave the shape to the Shaheed Minar, ————–? (b) He combined in it the Bengalee aspirations,————- ? (c) He was the pioneer of the new painting movement,————-? (d) People admire him for his outstanding design of the Central Shaheed Minar, ———? (e) We should never forget him,————–? 22. (a) Lei’s have a walk outside the farm,———-? (b) I’m in the habit of walking every morning,———–? (c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, ———-? (d) No one should miss this opportunity, ———–? (e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, ———-? 23. : Rimi is trying her best to make a good result, (a) ———? : She thinks she will complete all the subjects before December, (b) ———–? : Her parents are also serious, (c)———–? : They feel her absence, (d)———–? : She should not miss her classes now, (e) ———— ? 24. (a) Trees are our best friends,————–? (b) They help us in many ways, ———–? (c) But many men do not realize the importance of trees———-? (d) The country will change into a desert without trees,——-? 25. (a) You are not used to taking potatoes,———-? (b) No, I don’t like it. I think you also don’t like potatoes,———-? (c) It is true. But in a country like Bangladesh we ought to take alternative food,———-? (d) The wise say like that, ———-? (e) But I don’t think, they will be satisfied with potatoes instead of rice,———-? 26. : We’re going to visit the Fantasy Kingdom today, (a)———–? : But we can’t start our journey unless it stops raining, (b) ————? : Why don’t we start now? Its only drizzling, (c)———–? : The spot is quite far from here, (d) ————? : So, let’s put off our visit for tomorrow, (e) ——-? 27. : You are going abroad, (a)——– ? : No, not yet, unless I can manage money, I cannot go, (b)——– ? : I admit you can’t. But you have much money (c) )——– ? : You don’t know our present state. Now my father has to maintain a very large family (d) —? : I admit, Your father can manage it if he wishes (e)——– ? 28. : Hi Rahim, why are you staying here alongside the road? : Actually I am waiting for Kamal, (a)————? : Kamal? I also have come here to meet him, (b)————? : Has he told you about something? : No. He just told me to meet him here. I don’t know more about this, (c)————? : So far as I know, he wants to go to the fair, (d)————? : Really? Oh, here’s Kamal coming. Let’s discuss this with him, (e)————? 29. Congratulations Terence. You have made an excellent result, (a) —-? Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, (b) ———-? Right you are. We ought to remain grateful to them, (c)–—— ? Certainly. You too studied hard, (d)——- ? Yes. It is our duty to study in a disciplined way. (e) ———-? 30. Do you know about computer? Of course, it is fairly a recent invention, (a) ———? It has now become an essential part of modern life, (b) ——? It has greatly benefited us, (c)——–? Any device that helps people perform mathematical calculation can be called computer, (d)________? Now, let us hope for the latest one (e)——–? Mustafij Sir B. A. (Hons) M. A. in English; Phone: 01914520877;Email: mustafij21@gmail.com; Website: www.ebgrammar.blogspot.com
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