Modern More, Khulna.

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Rule : 01 : Too ----- to
1. Subject (person) + verb+ too + adj/adv + to + verb1 + ext.
Subject (thing) + verb+ too + adj/adv + for + obj + to + verb1 + ext.
Exercises
He is too old —.
She is too weak —.
The writer was too poor —.
The boy was too clever —.
John is too upset—.
We are too sad—.
The old man was too honest —.
I am too confused —.
He is too dull —.
He was too short —.
The box is too small —.
John is too poor to —.
We are too late to —.
The old man was too —.
Studying abroad is too expensive for an ordinary student —.
The poor man is too hungry —.
He is too stupid —.
She was too distressed —.
You are too young —.
She is too shy —.
We arrived too late —.
It is too heavy for her —.
This poem is too difficult for me —.
The water is too salty —. T
he box was too heavy for him —.
The girl is intelligent enough to —.
He is not strong enough to —.
2. Zinnia is so tired —.
The weather was so cold —.
The old man was so tired —.
The old man was so thirsty —.
The box is so heavy —.
The baby was so little —.
The box is so old —.
The problem is so difficult for me —.
The fog was so thick —.
Time is so valuable that —.
He ate so many mangoes —.
The patient is so weak that —.
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The boy was so clever —.
John is so poor that —.
We are so late that —.
The old man was so tired —.
The old man is so weak —.
He was so foolish —.
Musa was so determined —.
He is so weak —.
He is so dishonest —.
The dinner was so delicious —.
The load was so heavy —.
But we are so self-centred that —.
I was so delighted that —.
It is so happened that a famous astrologer —.
At this the king grew so furious —.
He felt so tempted that —.
The grapes were hanging so high that —.
She was so shocked—.
I am so busy that —.
I became so tired—.
But our patient was so serious that —.
He was so ill that —.
He became so greedy —.
They were so disobedient —.
Sometimes it so happens —.
3. He should make the best use of his time so that —.
We earn money so that —.
He studied sincerely in order that —.
The writer wanted mountain air so that —.
He speaks loudly in the meeting so that —.
He opened a bank account so that —.
He reads attentively so that —.
He read attentively so that —.
He worked hard in order that —.
He will learn computer in order that —.
He saved some money in order that —.
We take exercise so that —.
We eat so that —.
He worked hard so that —.
He always flatters his boss so that —.
He went to London so that —.
He opened a bank account so that —.
They come here in order that —.
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We have to develop cultivation scientifically so that —.
He should make the use of his time so that —.
I went to the book fair so that —.
We work unitedly so that —.
He climbed up a tree so that —.
Many dishonest persons cut trees so that —.
Navid is applying for a scholarship in order that —.
They came here in order that —.
He opened a bank account so that —.
He took up a part-time job so that —.
We should be punctual so that —.
We should be motivated so that —.
We should make the habit of reading books so that —.
We must be industrious so that —.
We take food so that —.
We eat so that —.
Robert Bruce fought against the British soldiers so that —.
Man eats in order that —.
4. Hurry up lest —.
Walk fast lest —.
Study hard —.
— lest they should fall behind.
They ran hurriedly lest —.
Read attentively lest —.
Avoid mistakes lest —.
The old man walks slowly lest —.
They ran hurriedly lest —.
Go to the bank with the cheque lest —.
Read diligently lest —.
Never disturb a girl lest —. Sumi reads attentively lest —. The old man is walking carefully
lest —. She started saving money lest —. She keeps silent lest —. They build a house lest —.
We said so lest —. He went away lest —. He will return fast lest —. The officer was
sympathetic to the boy lest —. She is conscious about her lest —. He walked fast lest —. He
changed his voice lest —. He wore musk lest —. I kept silent lest —. I lifted the baby from
water lest it should be drowned. I disclosed the truth lest anything be misinterpreted. He
quickly closed his eyes lest —. I whispered her lest —. I told lie lest —. She hid herself lest —
. He closed his eyes lest —. I let them go lest —.
5. Would you mind + verb+ ing+…….? It is a good way to politely ask for something that isn’t
too much trouble for the other person.
Would you mind speaking in English? Would you mind lending me you bike? Would you mind
sharing your experience? Would you mind sending that mail for me? Would you mind passing
me that bottle over there? Would you mind closing that window? Would you mind watching
my bag for a few minutes? Would you mind explaining to your colleague? Would you mind
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sending me a list of everyone who’s coming? Would you mind taking this book back for me?
Would you mind reading this, please? Would you mind helping me with these boxes, please?
6. It is time we —. It’s high time you —. It is high time the Committee —. It is time they —. It
is high time the government —. It is high time the child —. It is time the students —. Now, it
is high time we removed —. It is high time we learnt —. It is time we controlled —. It is high
time we started—. It is high time we changed —. It is high time we reduced —. It is high time
we tried our best to —. It is high time we met —. It is time we learnt —. It is time we gave
emphasis —. It is high time we did —. It was high time that she faced facts It’s high time you
got that car repaired. It’s time you got that car repaired. It’s about time you got that car
repaired. It’s high time we bought a new car. It’s time we bought a new car. It’s about time
we bought a new car. It’s time you went to bed. It’s high time you mended this shelf. It’s high
time we got a pay rise. It’s high time I bought a new pair of jeans. It’s high time you started
thinking about saving for your old age.
7. A. He had come home before —. — before the patient died. — before the train left the
station. — before the bell rang. — before he got it. I had written the letter before —. The
train had left the station before —. She had lived in Dhaka before —. You had studied English
before —. Before Keya had run to me —. She had lived in Dhaka before —. Before the
students started to write —. We had left the stadium before —. You had studied English
before —. You had studied German before—. He hadn’t studied Italian before he—. He had
been given the job bofore —. I had saved my document before —.
B. She entered the classroom after —. It rained after —. I finished my meal after —. He was
given the job after —. They went to college after —. After we had eaten firni, —. After Mina
had finished his breakfast, —. After she had read the letter —. The film started after —. After
I had eaten five apples, —. I arrived at the cinema after —. After she had read the letter, —.
She gave after—. After I had washed my car —. The students came to college after—. The
patient died after—. After he had passed his MA, —. His father died after—. We reached the
station after—.
8. A. No sooner had I gone out —. No sooner had I reached the station —. No sooner had the
thief run out of the jail —. No sooner had the doctor gone —. No sooner had I entered the
room —. No sooner had the rain stopped —. No sooner had we attended the function —. No
sooner had the sun risen—. No sooner had I finished my studies –. No sooner had the police
left the scene —. No sooner had we heard the noise —. No sooner had she finished one
project —. No sooner had the man seen —. No sooner had the thief seen the police —. No
sooner had we reached the college —. No sooner had the police came —. No sooner had he
come —. No sooner had we heard the news —. No sooner had she seen me —. No sooner
had we reached the hospital —.
B. . Hardly had the child started crying —. Hardly had I gone to bed when —. Hardly had I
taken a dose of medicine —. Hardly had he reached the bus station —. No Hardly had the
driver seen the signal when —. Hardly had I reached the station —. Hardly — all the teachers
stood up. Hardly had he reached the market —. Hardly had I come to my residence —. Hardly
had I reached the station —. Hardly had I reached the college —. Hardly had I reached the
station —. Scarcely had the thief run out of the jail —.

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C. Scarcely had I entered the room —. Scarcely had the boy arrived at home —. Scarcely had
I shot the bird —. — when the pet came near dog. Scarcely had he reached the station —.
Scarcely had the assembly begun —. Scarcely had I reached the station —. Scarcely had we
reached school —. Scarcely had we reached the stadium —. Scarcely had I entered the
examination hall —. Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room —.
9. You cannot pass unless —. You’ll not shine in life unless —. Unless he works hard —. —
you will fail. Unless you work hard —. He could not obtain a unless—. Unless you study
attentively —. Unless you study work hard —. Unless you hurry up —. Unless you study hard
—. Unless you study well —. Unless you are united, —. One cannot command the respect of
others unless —. Unless we can sacrifice ourselves for our nation —. Unless we are honest in
earning money —. We cannot keep good health unless —. Unless we learn English —. Unless
a man works hard —. We walked until we became tired We shall stay in this room —. They
will not go out until —. He will be waiting for me until —. They will be working until —. He
does not go to bed until —. He will be waiting for me until —. Allah is with us till —. — until
you know it. They will not go out until —. He will be waiting for me until —. Work hard until
—. We walked until —. We shall stay in this room until —. Wait here until —. She made no
joke till —.They continued working till —. We waited there till —. I shall nurse my mother till
—. We waited there till —. Wait here till —. Work hard —. You will be writing it till —. You
will be writing it till —. Waited there till —. I shall nurse my mother till —. We waited there
till —. Wait here till —.
10. A. If you leave the car unlocked —. If we make the best use of time —. — if it snow in the
evening. If he calls me —. If you feel unwell —. If you do not work hard —. If you inform me
earlier —. If you neglect your study —. If you are hungry —. If you study hard —. If you walk
slowly —. If you help me —. If you do not waste your time —. If you write me —. If you invite
me —. If you study more —. If her uncle arrives —. Be truthful if —. If you do not study
regularly, —. If you get up early, —. If you run fast, —. If we cut trees at random, —. We
should work together if —. If any work is not done properly, —. If we drink arsenic polluted
water —. If he makes the best use of his time, —. If he does otherwise, —. If he once falls
behind, —. If we make the best use of time, —. If it rains, —. If you do not waste your time
—. If we invest in education for girls —. If the rainfall is timely —. If he comes —. If he gets
more, —. If her uncles arrives —. If we make the best use of time —. If we are sincere enough,
—. If we read books, —. If the guardians fail to fulfill the demand of the bridegroom —. If he
makes the best use of his time —. If once he fails behind —. If she were serious from the
beginning —. If we remain lazy —. If we lose the morning hours of life —. If we sow good
seeds in youth —. If one’s desire is honest —. If you meditate, —. If we are not careful —. If
we leave our work for tomorrow —. If we want to enjoy a good health —. If we are not
industrious, —. If we miss any opportunity, —. If he wants to enjoy peace, —. If he does not
follow the social rules, —. I shall go out if —. You will not be punished if —. We can turn our
enemies into friends if —. You will not be trusted if —. Read the book attentively if —. He
may shine in life for the time being —.
B. He could get the prize if —. If —, I would tell him the matter. If I were a bird, —. If I had
enough money, —. If I saw Mary —. If I went there —. If they wanted —. If I found him —. If
I knew his phone number —. If I were rich —. If I were you —. If I were a king —. If you told
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me the news —. If I were a king, —. If you told me the news —. If I were a rich man —. If I
were you —. If we went there, —. If you came —. If I had a degree —. If I had a car —. If I
went there, —. Had I the wings of a bird, —. Had I wing of a dove —. If I knew his mobile
number —. If we did not preserve the beauty and serenity of Cox’s Bazar —. If he respected
others, —. If he cultivated scientifically —. If we wanted good health, —. We could make our
food balanced if —. This problem could be solved if —.
C. Had you told me before —. Had I the —. If—, I could have purchased a new car. If Jim had
possessed a lot of wealth, —. I If he had asked me, —. If I had the time, —. If I had seen you
before, —. Had I seen him —. Had I seen him once more, —. Had I been a rich —. If I had got
student visa —. If I had met him before —. If I had seen him —. If I had found you —. Had he
been here yesterday, —. If you had finished the work —. If I had met him before, —. If people
had been conscious, —. If he had obtained Golden GPA A+, —. Had I been a rich man —. Had
I been there —. Had I seen him —. If he had made the best use of his time, —. If he had done
otherwise, —. If he had once fallen behind, —. If it had rained, —. If you had not wasted your
time —. If we had invested in education for girls —. You would not have been trusted if —. If
the rainfall had been timely —. If he had come —. If he had got more, —. If her uncle had
arrived —.
D. I’ll help you provided —. They will go to market provided that —. He will shine in life
provided —. He can lend you the money provided —. This problem can be solved provided
—. You will not be trusted provided that—. You will not be punished providing that —. We
should work together provided —. We can make our food balanced provided that—. I shall
go out providing that—. You can go out to play football —. He will pass his test tomorrow, —
. We will go to the beach, —. I will buy my son a new car, —. We’ll be there at about 7.30, —
. Provided that there are enough seats, —. Provided that the boat leaves on time, —. He’s
welcome to come along, provided that —. He will come provided that —. I will call you up,
provided that —. I will go provided that —. I was allowed to go off by myself provided that
—. I will go provided that —. She will help me provided that —. Providing that you went to
the party, —. Provided you study hard, —. Providing no one has any more questions, —. I can
afford to have a holiday providing that—. You can borrow the car provided that—. We’ll be
there at about 7.30 provided that —.
11. It is he who—. An intellectual is one who—. It is he who—. There is nobody who—. It is
Asif Ahmed who—. I do not know what—. It is he who—. It is we who—. There is nobody
who—. It is such a place where—. There is a memorial which—. A patriot is he who—. Sadnan
is one of the students who—. The man who loves his country—. There are some boys—. The
students who live—. I do not like people who—. People who are not punctual—. Those
mothers who are educated—. The man who loves his country—. Sadnan is one of the
students who—. It is not known who—. It is they who—. Once there lived a maiden whose—
. She had two elder sisters who—. Once there were two friend who—. The friend who could
not climb up tree—. A farmer who produces foods for others—. One day he found a spider
who—. Once there was a cobbler—. But he had a neighbour who—. A man who leads an idle
life, —. Those who are prudent—. This is Bangladesh where—. There was an old farmer
who—. Once there was a king who—. The man who touched the highest peak success—.
Those who have become great in life—. He is my teacher who—. Ratan is a boy who—. A
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man who brings misery for—. Once there was a woodcutter who—. People who live in the
midst of plenty—. Once there was a greedy farmer who—. Many people who live below the
poverty level—. The books which are written by famous writers—. Those who are greedy—.
Those who are honest—. Time which is very valuable—. The person who idles away—. Man
who wastes time idly—. I’ll show you how—. He knows how—. The man whom I saw—. Those
who have become great in life—. It is sure that—. He came here when—. Singapore is the
place—. A man who is drowning—. It is money which—. Trees bring rainfall which—. It is
happiness which—. It is health which—. It is spring which—. It is the song which—. It is water
which—. It is flowers which—. Mujibnagar is a place which—. It is education which—. The
two friends were traveling through a forest which—. Trees supply oxygen without which—. I
have put a fence around the garden which—. Traffic jam is a common affair which—. Most
of this problem occurs in the areas where—.

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