SSC 2015 to 2025: Transformation

SSC English Board Questions 2015 to 2025: Changing Sentences/ Transformation

1. Change the sentence according to directions: [Barishal Board 2025]

(a) Sunderban is one of the largest Mangrove forests in the world. (Positive)

(b) How nice the forest is! (Assertive)

(d) Tell him to tell a tale. (Passive)

(e) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative)

(f) If we destroy mangrove forest, we will lose our ecological balance. (Simple)

(g) By visiting the forest, we can enjoy beautiful sights. (Complex)

(h) So, we should save the useful forest. (Imperative)

(i) When it is spring, the forest looks very nice. (Simple)

(j) Going to sunderbans, we saw many animals there. (Complex)

2. Change the sentence according to directions: [Cumilla Board 2025]

(a) Everybody wants to make a good result in the examination. (Interrogative Sentence)

(b) It is not an easy task. (Affirmative Sentence)

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

(e) They must work hard so that they can prosper in life. (Simple Sentence)

(f) Girls can work as much as boys. (Comparative Degree)

(g) Students should also observe the rules of health. (Passive Voice)

(h) An idle student leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory Sentence)

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

(j) By working hard, you can also change your condition. (Compound Sentence)

3. Change the sentence according to directions: [Chittagong Board- 2025]

(a) War is a curse for the human civilization. (Negative sentence.)

(b) It is not constructive. (Affirmative sentence)

(d) It is the worst evil in civilization. (Positive)

(e) Those who are war mongers make the trouble for all. (Simple sentence)

(f) We know that war brings destructions. (Passive voice).

(g) Shouldn't a man learn to live in peace? (Assertive sentence)

(h) How devastating the war is! (Assertive sentence)

(i) Nothing is as corrosive as the war. (Superlative degree)

(j) The evil minded leaders must be avoided. (Active voice)

4. Change the sentence according to directions: [Dhaka Board 2025]

(a) The bee is one of the busiest insects. (Positive)

(b) It lives together. (Negative)

(d) They dance most vigorously to find the nectar plentiful. (Exclamatory)

(e) Honey is stored in the hive by bees. (Active voice)

(f) They work hard in spring. (Complex)

(g) No insect is as industrious as the bee. (Comparative)

(h) How greatly they inspire us to work hard! (Assertive)

(i) The bees make us think of the importance of activity. (Passive voice)

(j) We should be industrious like the bee. (Imperative)

5. Change the sentence according to directions: [Dinajpur Board 2025]

(a) English is not a native language. (Affirmative)

(b) Without learning English we cannot hope to get any good job. (Complex)

(d) He becomes a very valuable person. (Exclamatory)

(e) You must learu Ienglish. (Negative)

(f) Everybody knows this truth. (Imperative)

(g) Our students are going to practice English more and more. (Passive)

(h) Only the foolish can disobey the true importance of English. (Interrogative)

(i) So, let not any more time be wasted. (Make it active)

(j) If you study well, you will be able to learn it. (Compound)

6. Change the sentence according to directions: [Jashore Board 2025]

(a) Everybody wants to make a good result in the examination. (Interrogative Sentence)

(b) It is not an easy task. (Affirmative Sentence)

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

(e) They must work hard so that they can prosper in life. (Simple Sentence)

(f) Girls can work as much as boys. (Comparative Degree)

(g) Students should also observe the rules of health. (Passive Voice)

(h) An idle student leads a very miserable life. (Exclamatory Sentence)

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

(j) By working hard, you can also change your condition. (Compound Sentence)

7. Change the sentence according to directions: [Mymensing Board 2025]

(a) Optimism is a great quality. (Compound)

(b) It leads one to be happy. (Passive)

(d) We should be optimistic about life. (Complex)

(e) Most of the people are not optimistic. (Affirmative)

(f) An optimistic person is the most fortunate of all. (Positive)

(g) We can attract the attention of others when we are optimistic (Simple)

(h) Optimism is one of the greatest qualities. (Comparative)

(i) It is a vivid quality. (Exclamatory)

(j) Who does not believe this truth? (Assertive)

8. Change the sentence according to directions: [Rajshahi Board 2025]

(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)

9. Change the sentence according to directions: [Sylhet Board 2025]

(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)

11. Change the sentences according to directions. [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)

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

(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)

13. Change the sentences according to directions. [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)

14. 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)

15. 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)

16. 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)

17. 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)

18. 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)

19. 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)

20. 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)

21. 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)

22. 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)

23. 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)

24. 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)

25. 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)

26. 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)

27. 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)

28. 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).

29. 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)

30. 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)

31. 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)

32. 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)

33. 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)

34. 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)

35. 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)

36. 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)

37. 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)

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

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

38. 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)

(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)

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

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence)

(b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice)

(d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative degree)

(e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence)

(f) The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence)

(g) There are two umpires who conduct the game.

(Simple sentence)

(h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators.

(Interrogative sentence)

(i) Bangladesh is a test playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence)

(j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing meaning)

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

(a) Health is wealth. (Make complex sentence)

(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Use positive degree)

(d) He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence)

(e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence)

(f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence)

(g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Use active voice)

(h) The people who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentence)

(i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory)

(j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Use passive voice)

41. 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 it. (Active)

(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)

42. Change the sentences according to directions: [Dinajpur Board-2020]

(a) In order to acquire knowledge we should read books. (Compound)

(b) Books introduce us to the domain of knowledge. (Passive)

(d) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)

(e) Reading books is the noblest habit. (Comparative)

(f) Books give us not only knowledge but also pleasure. (Affirmative)

(g) Those who do not read books keep themselves aloof from the realm of knowledge. (Compound)

(h) To make a civilized society, there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative)

(i) People should be motivated to read more and more books. (Active)

(j) We must create social movement about reading books. (Negative)

43. Change the sentences according to directions: [Jashore Board-2020]

(a) People in general are fond of glittering things. (Complex)

(b) They are the lovers of surface. (Interrogative)

(d) They do not bother about intrinsic value. (Affirmative)

(e) Gold is one of the precious metals. (Positive)

(f) But there are some other metals looking like gold. (Compound)

(g) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)

(h) Similarly, there are some people acting like the wise. (Complex)

(i) As soon as their real identity gets revealed, people leave them. (Negative)

(j) We are very foolish believing in them. (Exclamatory)

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

(a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple)

(b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative)

(d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex)

(e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)

(f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive)

(g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative)

(h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound)

(i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative)

(j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory)

45. 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)

(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 without changing meaning)

(i) One day when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple)

(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)

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

(a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative)

(b) If he makes proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple)

(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 the some total of hours, days and years. (Affirmative)

(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 seed time of life. (Active)

47. 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)

(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)

48. 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)

(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)

49. 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)

(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)

50. 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)

(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)

51. 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)

(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)

52. 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)

(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)

53. 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)

(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)

54. 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)

(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)

55. 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)

(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)

56. 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)

(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)

57. 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)

(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)

58. 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)

(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)

59. 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)

(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)

60. 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)

(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)

61. 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)

(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)

62. 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)

(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)

63. 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)

(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)

64. 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)

(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)

65. 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)

(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)

66. 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).

(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).

67. 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)

(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)

68. 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)

(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)

69. 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)

(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)

70. 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)

(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)

71. 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)

(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)

72. 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)

(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)

73. 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)

(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)

74. 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)

(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)

75. 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)

(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)