The verb "refrain" is typically followed by the preposition "from" and a gerund (the -ing form of a verb). This grammatical construction indicates abstaining from or avoiding a particular action. The gerund acts as a noun, specifying what one is refraining from doing.
For example:
She refrained from speaking her mind.
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Using an infinitive (to + verb) after "refrain" is incorrect in standard English grammar. Therefore, "refrain to annoy" should be corrected to "refrain from annoying."
The phrase "as though" (or "as if") is used to introduce a clause describing an unreal or hypothetical situation. When the main clause of a sentence is in the past tense (e.g., "The lady proceeded"), and the "as though" clause refers to a situation or action that is contrary to a past fact or did not occur in the past, the past perfect tense is used in the "as though" clause.
In the sentence "The lady proceeded as though I not (speak)," the lady's action ("proceeded") occurred in the past. The condition "I not (speak)" is presented as an unreal or hypothetical past event that influenced her actions. Therefore, to correctly express this unreal past condition, the verb "speak" must be in the past perfect negative form: "had not spoken."
The completed sentence is: "The lady proceeded as though I had not spoken."
The sentence "Who teaches you?" is an interrogative sentence in the active voice. To change it into the passive voice, the following rules are applied for 'Who' questions:
The active voice subject "Who" transforms into "By whom" in the passive voice, placed at the beginning of the sentence to maintain the interrogative structure.
The object of the active sentence, "you," becomes the subject in the passive voice.
The verb "teaches" (Simple Present Tense) requires an appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "be" (are, because the new subject is "you") followed by the past participle of the main verb "teach," which is "taught."
Therefore, combining these elements, the sentence "Who teaches you?" becomes "By whom are you taught?" in the passive voice.
উত্তরঃ
The boy respectfully asked if he would mind having a cup of tea.
When converting an interrogative sentence containing a polite request or offer using "would you mind" into indirect speech, several rules apply:
Reporting Verb: The reporting verb "said" is typically changed to "asked," "inquired," or "requested," depending on the nuance of the question.
Addressing 'Sir/Madam': Words like "Sir" or "Madam" are usually replaced with "respectfully" or by stating that the person was "addressed as Sir/Madam."
Connector: For 'yes/no' questions or questions implying a choice, the conjunction "if" or "whether" is used to introduce the reported speech.
Sentence Structure: The interrogative sentence is converted into an assertive (statement) form in the indirect speech.
Pronoun Changes: Pronouns are changed according to the subject and object of the reporting verb (e.g., "you" becomes "he/she/they").
Tense Changes: Although "would" is already a past modal, the tense of other verbs within the reported clause would generally follow standard backshifting rules if they were not already in a modal form. However, "would mind" typically remains "would mind."
In this specific case, "The boy said, 'Sir, would you mind having a cup of tea'?" becomes "The boy respectfully asked if he would mind having a cup of tea." The "Sir" indicates respect, leading to "respectfully," and the question format with "would you mind" uses "if he would mind having."
The idiom "make out" is versatile and possesses several distinct meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
To discern or understand: This is a very common usage, meaning to perceive or comprehend something that is difficult to see, hear, or read. For example, "We tried to make out the details of the distant ship through the fog."
To kiss and cuddle passionately (informal): This particular meaning is frequently used in informal conversations, especially among younger people. For instance, "They were caught making out behind the cafeteria."
To fare or manage: This meaning refers to how well someone performs or copes in a particular situation, often challenging one. For example, "How did you make out on your first day at the new job?"
To write out or complete (a document/check): In this context, it means to fill in the details on a form, check, or other official document. For example, "Please make out the check to 'ABC Corporation'."
For job seekers, understanding these nuances is important for both comprehension of texts and effective communication in professional settings.
Verb-এর সঠিক ব্যবহার Grammar-এর একটি খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়, যা সাধারণত Right forms of Verbs নামে পরিচিত। মূলত এতে Tense, Sequence of Tense, Mood, Modal Auxiliaries, Voice, Subject- Verb Agreement, Narration ইত্যাদি বিষয়গুলো জড়িত। তাই Verb forms সম্পর্কে পূর্ণাঙ্গ ধারণা করতে উপরিউক্ত বিষয়গুলো পৃথকভাবে অধ্যয়ন করতে হবে। এখানে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নিরুগুলো আলোচিত হলো।
The Tense Markers: কিছু কিছু শব্দ বা শব্দগুচ্ছ আছে যা দেখে বোঝা যায় বাক্যের Verb-টি কোন Tense-এ হবে। সেসব শব্দ বা শব্দগুচ্ছকে এখানে Tense Markers হিসেবে অভিহিত করা হয়েছে। নিচে Tense Markers-এর একটি তালিকা এবং পরে এগুলোর বিশদ ব্যাখ্যা দেয়া হলো :
Tense
Tense Markers
Present Indefinite
always, often, sometimes, everyday, daily, regularly, usually normally, occasionally, generally, etc.
Present Continuous
now, at this moment, at this time, at present, shill, look (তাৎক্ষণিক দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণমূলক), listen etc.
Note: যেসব Verb-এর Continuous হয় না সেসব | Verb Present Continuous এর পরিবর্তে তাদেরকে Present Indefinite-এ করতে হয়। যেমন- He believes me now.
Present Perfect
already, just, just now, yet, never, ever, lately, recently.
Present Perfect Continuous
since, for, how long যাবৎ, ধরে, হতে, থেকে ইত্যাদি দ্বারা duration বোঝালে।
Note: যেসব Verb-এর Continuous হয় না সেসব Verb যদি Present Perfect Continuous-এ আসে তাহলে তাদেরকে Present Perfect করতে হয়।
যেমন : We have known each other since 1993.
Past Indefinite
yesterday, ago, long ago, long since, last, last night, last week, last month, last year, as soon as, the day before yesterday, once.
Past Continuous
at that moment, at that time, then etc. এবং while/when/ as দ্বারা যুক্ত দুটি অতীত ঘটনায় while/when যুক্ত অংশটি Past Continuous হয়।
Past Perfect
অতীতের দুটি ক্রমিক ঘটনার ক্ষেত্রে before-এর পূর্বে Past Perfect এবং after-এর পরে বসে।
Future Indefinite
tomorrow, next, next week/year, coming, ensuing in the days/years to come.
Future Perfect
by, by this time, by (time, month, year), next (time, month, year), by next (time, month, year)
1. সুনির্দিষ্ট অন্য কোনো সময় উল্লেখ না করা হলে বাক্যে যদি always, often, sometimes, everyday, daily, regularly, usually, normally, occasionally, generally ইত্যাদি থাকে তাহলে বাক্যে Verb-টি Present Indefinite Tense হয়।
যেমন—
We often fall a victim of circumstances.
2. যেসব Exclamatory Sentence বা আশ্চর্যবোধক বাক্য Here বা There দ্বারা শুরু হয়ে বর্তমানে কিছু ঘটছে এমন বোঝায় সেসব বাক্যে Present Indefinite
Tense ব্যবহৃত হয়। যেমন—
Here comes the bus!
There she goes!
3. বাক্যে now, at this moment, at this time, at present, still ইত্যাদি থাকলে বাক্যটি Present Continuous হয়। তেমনিভাবে বর্তমানে তাৎক্ষণিক দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণমূলক শব্দ, যেমন— look, listen, hush ইত্যাদি থাকলেও Present Continuous হয়। উল্লেখ্য, যেসব Verb-এর Continuous হয় না সেগুলোকে Present Indefinite-এ করতে হবে।
I am writing letter to my sister now.
4. দুটি বর্তমান ঘটনা যদি while / when দ্বারা যুক্ত হয় তাহলে while/when যুক্ত অংশটি Present Continuous হয়।
যেমন- Don't make a noise while your father is sleeping.
5. বাক্যে already, just, just now, yet, never, ever, lately, recently থাকলে Present Perfect Tense হয়।
Have you finished the work yet?
6. বাক্যে যাবৎ ধরে, হতে, থেকে অর্থে for বা since থাকলে Present Perfect এবং Present Perfect Continuous Tense উভয়ই হয়। তবে উল্লেখ্য, যেসব Verb- এর Continuous হয় না সেসব Verb এই Tense-এ আসলে তাদেরকে Present Perfect করতে হবে।
যেমন—
He has been living here for five months.
7. Yesterday, ago, long ago, long since, last, last night, last week, last month, last year, the day before yesterday, as soon as ইত্যাদি শব্দগুচ্ছ Past Indefinite Tense নির্দেশ করে।
যেমন—
He moved to Chicago just a few months ago."
I opened the door as soon as I heard the bell.
8. বাক্যে at that time, at that moment, then ইত্যাদি থাকলে Past Continuous Tense হয়। তেমনিভাবে অতীতের দুটি সমসাময়িক ঘটনা while/when/as যারা যুক্ত হলে while/when/as যুক্ত অংশটি Past Continuous Tense হয়, অপর অংশে হয় Past Indefinite। তবে কখনো কখনো when যুক্ত অংশ Past Indefinite হলে অপর অংশ Past Continuous হয় ।
We were watching the news when the telephone rang.
As the sun was shining, I decided to go out.
9. While-এর ঠিক পরে Subject থাকলে অতীতের ক্ষেত্রে Past Continuous Tense হয় । কিন্তু While-এর ঠিক পরে Subject না থেকে যদি সরাসরি Verb থাকে তাহলে উক্ত Verb-এর সাথে ing যুক্ত হয়।
যেমন—
As they waited Rahim argued against war.
While his brother was discussing the effects of pollution.
10. অতীতের দুটি ক্রমিক ঘটনার ক্ষেত্রে before-এর পূর্বে এবং after-এর পরে Past Perfect Tense হয়, অন্যটি হয় Past Indefinite -এ ।
I reached the station after the train had left.
11. বাক্যে tomorrow, next, coming, ensuing, in the days/years to come ইত্যাদি থাকলে Future Indefinite Tense হয় ।
He will come home tomorrow.
12. বাক্যে by this time, by (time, month, year), next (time, month, year) by next (time, month, year) ইত্যাদি থাকলে Future Perfect Tense হয়। যেমন—
Next August, Lata and Tanim will have been married for 10 years.
13. প্রশ্নবোধক বাক্যের শুরুতে Tense অনুযায়ী Auxiliary Verbs যেমন— do, does, did, have ইত্যাদি বসে। Does ও did শুরুতে আসলে মূল Verb-এর Present form হয়। তেমনিভাবে শুরুতে Wh-question আসলে এরপর Tense অনুযায়ী Auxiliary Verbs + Subject বসে।
Where did the accident happen?
14. It is time, it is high time, wish ইত্যাদির পর Subject থাকলে Verb-টি Past Tense এর হয়। আর এদের পর subject না থাকলে to + Verb হয়, তবে wish এর পর be verb এর স্থলে were বসে।
It is high time we discussed the matter.
It is time to do the work
15. As if/as though ব্যবহার করে অসম্ভব বা অবাস্তব কোনো কাজ বোঝালে সাধারণত নিম্নোক্ত গঠন অনুসরণ করা হয়। যেমন-
(i) Clause in present tense + as if/as though + clause in past indefinite tense (be verb এর স্থলে were হয়)
(i) Clause in past tense + as if/as though + clause in past perfect tense। তবে অসম্ভব বা অবাস্তব ঘটনা না বোঝালে এই গঠন অনুসরণ করা হয় না।
Rishan walks as if he were lame.
16. Since দ্বারা দুটি বাক্যাংশ যুক্ত হলে since-এর পূর্বে Present Indefinite অথবা Present Perfect হলে since-এর পর Past Indefinite Tense হয়। তবে since- এর আগে Past indefinite থাকলে এর পরে Past Perfect হয়।
Some days have passed since my father died.
17. বাক্যে mind, cannot help, could not help, with a view to, look forward to, be used to, get used to, worth ইত্যাদি পর কোন Verb আসলে
Verb-এর সাথে ing যুক্ত হয়।
যেমন—
I don't mind helping with the cooking but I am not going to wash the dishes.
In formal English, the conjunction "as" is used to introduce a clause or a phrase that indicates a comparison or the manner in which something is done. In this sentence, "as in the old days" describes how the evening was spent, implying "in the way it was done in the old days."
Conversely, "like" is primarily used as a preposition to mean "similar to" or "in the manner of," and is typically followed by a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. While "like" is often used informally in place of "as" or "as if," it is generally considered incorrect in standard written English when introducing a clause or an adverbial phrase of comparison.
For example:
Incorrect: She sings like she is a professional.
Correct: She sings as if she is a professional.
Correct: She sings like a professional. (Here, 'like' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase 'a professional'.)
Therefore, "as in the old days" is the grammatically correct and more formal choice for this context.
In English grammar, the verb 'call' can be used in several ways, and its usage dictates whether a preposition is required. When 'call' means 'to telephone someone', it functions as a transitive verb and directly takes an object without any preposition. For example, one would say "Please call Mr. Khan" to mean telephoning him.
Conversely, if 'call' is used to mean 'to pay a brief visit to someone', it typically forms a phrasal verb with the preposition 'on', as in "to call on someone". For instance, "We will call on our neighbours tomorrow."
Given the structure "Please call – Mr. Khan tomorrow morning", the most common and grammatically appropriate interpretation is that Mr. Khan should be telephoned. Therefore, no preposition is needed in the blank, and the sentence correctly reads "Please call Mr. Khan tomorrow morning."
