Correction
1.
Three years passed
since I saw you last.
Cor: Three years have passed since I saw you last.
2.
The steamer service
has been cancelled due to fog.
Cor: The steamer service has been cancelled owing to
fog.
3.
He lived along but he
did not feel solitary.
Cor: He lived long but he did not feel solitary.
4.
Kamal, you and I
shall go to Dhaka.
Cor: You, Kamal and I shall go to Dhaka.
5.
Karim told me a liar.
Cor: Karim called me a liar.
6.
Joan resembles to his elder sister.
Cor: Joan resembles his elder sister.
7.
He insisted me to go
there.
Cor: He insisted on my going there.
8.
Her fall is owing to
her vanity.
Cor: Her fall is due to her vanity.
9.
Have you read
Tagore’s poems who was a great poet?
Cor: Have you read the poems of Tagore who was a great
poet?
10.
One of the girl is
very brilliant.
Cor: One of the girls is very brilliant.
11.
Fifty kilometers are
a long distance.
Cor: Fifty kilometers is a long distance.
12.
Jim cannot bear
Della’s separation.
Cor: Jim cannot bear separation from Della.
13.
I have fewer money
than you.
Cor: I have less money than you (have).
14.
She, you and I
enjoyed the fashion show.
Cor: You, she and I enjoyed the fashion show.
15.
Attend your work.
Cor: Attend to your work.
16.
I shall compensate
you the loss.
Cor: I shall compensate you for the loss.
17.
He can talk English
fluently.
Cor: He can speak English fluently.
18.
She did a crime.
Cor: She committed a crime.
19.
He resigned from the
post.
Cor: He
resigned the post.
20.
He was debarred to
appear at the examination.
Cor: He was
debarred form appearing at the examination.
21.
See the word in the
dictionary.
Cor: Look up the word in the dictionary.
22.
Do you know where
does he live?
Cor: Do you know where he lives?
23.
It is high time we
visit that office.
Cor: It is high time we visited that office.
24.
We consider him as
our opponent.
Cor: We consider him our opponent.
25.
Walk fast lest you
may miss the train.
Cor: Walk fast lest you should miss the train.
26.
My tooth is paining.
Cor: My tooth is aching.
27.
He took his birth in
a rich family.
Cor: He was born in a rich family.
28.
What does he has?
Cor: What does he have?
29.
I am too well.
Cor: I am very well.
30.
He congratulated for
my success.
Cor: He congratulated on my success.
31.
Can you guess her
age?
Cor: Can you guess at her age?
32.
You will find this in
the last but one page.
Cor: You will
find this in the last page but one.
33.
He got himself
married there.
Cor: He got married there.
34.
The beggar asked for
an alms.
Cor: The beggar
asked for alms.
35.
Neither of these two
women are to be trusted.
Cor: Neither of these two women is to be trusted.
36.
The wages of sin are
death.
Cor: The wages of sin is death.
37.
Babul prefers to walk
than to swim.
Cor: Babul prefers walking to swimming.
38.
T.S.Eliot is one of
the most eminent poet of the twentieth century.
Cor: T.S.Eliot is one of the most eminent poets of the
twentieth century.
39.
The judge has to
decide who does the money belong to.
Cor: The judge
has to decide whom the money belongs to.
40.
We congratulated him
for his success.
Cor: We congratulated him on his success.
41.
The rice of Dinajpur
is finer than Dhaka.
Cor: The rice of Dinajpur is finer than that of Dhaka.
42.
Two-third of the
flood water has receded.
Cor: Two-thirds of the flood water has receded.
43.
The facilities were
not ideal but we managed as best as we could.
Cor: The
facilities were not requisite, but we managed as best as we could.
44.
No less than fifty
students sat the examination.
Cor: No fewer than fifty students sat for the
examination.
45.
Writing a letter if was posted.
Cor: Having written a letter, I posted it.
46.
Did you finish the
work yet?
Cor: Have you finished the work yet?
47.
Death is more
preferable to dishonour.
Cor: Death is preferable to dishonour.
48.
I could not help do
this.
Cor: I could not help doing this.
49.
How many people there
were in the house?
Cor: How many people were there in the house?
50.
The future prospects
of these boys are bright.
Cor: The prospects of these boys are bright.
51.
A modest man does not
boast his merits.
Cor: A modest
man does not boast of his merits.
52.
He could not avoid to
do this.
Cor: He could not avoid doing this.
53.
Nobody can talk like
he can.
Cor: Nobody can talk as he (can).
54.
You are doing better
work than last year.
Cor: You are doing better work than you were (doing)
last year.
55.
Cattles are grazing
in the field.
Cor: Cattle are grazing in the field.
56.
Such boys who are
idle will never succeed.
Cor: Such boys
as are idle will never succeed.
57.
I have ordered a few
book
Cor: I have ordered for a few books.
58.
The girl is ashamed
to copy in the examination.
Cor: The girl is ashamed of copying in the examination.
59.
Thank you for taking
all the troubles.
Cor: Thank you for taking all the trouble.
60.
He went to the
bathroom.
Cor: He went to the washroom.
61.
She has lost her
three years child.
Cor: She has lost her three-year old child.
62.
I could not stare her
at the face.
Cor: I could not stare her in the face.
63.
Either he or I are
going to leave.
Cor: Either he or I am going to leave.
64.
One should take care
of his health.
Cor: One should take care of one’s health.
65.
Last night he went to
bed lately.
Cor: Last night he went to bed late.
66.
They ran away on
seeing the lion in great fear.
Cor: Seeing the lion they ran away in great fear.
67.
Don’t try to make
fool of me.
Cor: Don’t try to make a fool of me
68.
I enjoyed during the
holiday.
Cor: I enjoyed myself during the holiday.
69.
We shall refrain to
do evil.
Cor: We shall refrain from doing evil.
70.
Industry is the key
of success.
Cor: Industry is the key to success.
71.
The jury is divided
in its opinion.
Cor: The jury were divided in their opinion.
72.
When you come last
night.
Cor: When did you come last night?
73.
Slow and steady win
the race.
Cor: Slow and steady
wins the race.
74.
Kamal, you and I are
responsible for the crime committed.
Cor: I, you and kamal are responsible for the crime
committed.
75.
The boy is very weak
that he cannot walk.
Cor: The boy is so weak that he cannot walk.
76.
I paid my schooling
fees.
Cor: I paid my tuition fees.
77.
I shall try as best
as I can.
Cor: I shall try my best.
78.
He come back in a
week.
Cor: He came back within a week.
79.
He aimed to be a
doctor.
Cor: He aimed at being a doctor.
80.
Scarcely had he come
than I started reading.
Cor: Scarcely had he come when I stared reading.
81.
Wait here until I do
not come.
Cor: Wait here until I come.
82.
We study with a view
to achieve knowledge.
Cor: We study with a view to achieving knowledge.
83.
If I had money, I
would have helped the poor.
Cor: If I had money, I would help the poor.
84.
Don’t say unless you
are not asked for.
Cor: Don’t say unless you are asked for.
85.
He came and returned
to America.
Cor: He came from and retuned to America.
86.
There is no place in
the bench.
Cor: There is no room in the bench.
87.
The doctor saw the
pulse of the patient.
Cor: The doctor felt the pulse of the patient.
88.
I finished to do it.
Cor: I finished doing it.
89.
He submitted the
application to the concerned clerk.
Cor: He submitted the application form to the clerk
concerned.
90.
This is the long and
the short of the story.
Cor: The long and the short of the story is this.
91.
I have an account on
that bank.
Cor: I have an account at/with that bank.
92.
Football is interesting of be played.
Cor: Football
is interesting to play. / Football is an interesting game to play.
93.
He feels himself
feverish.
Cor: He feels feverish.
94.
He distributed the
medicine freely.
Cor: He distributed the medicine free.
95.
The man was run upon
by a truck.
Cor: The man
was run over by a truck.
96.
The report is
somewhat true.
Cor: The report is partially true.
97.
I would rather to die
tham to beg.
Cor: I would rather die than beg.
98.
Jamal is braver than
strong.
Cor: Jamal is more brave than strong.
99.
A friend of your came
to visit me.
Cor: A friend of yours came to visit me.
100.
He obtained full
marks in the examination.
Cor: He got full marks in the examination.
101.
The circumstance is
bed.
Cor: The circumstances are bed.
102.
The man was hung for
murder.
Cor: The man was hanged for murder.
103. It is you who is to blame.
Cor: It is you who are to blame.
104.
Inform the accident
to the police.
Cor: Inform the police of the accident.
105. Columbus invented America.
Cor: Columbus discovered America.
106. The chair’s legs are broken.
Cor: The legs
of the chair are broken.
107.
We discussed about
the matter in the last meeting.
Cor: We
discussed the matter in the last meeting.
108.
He discussed the
matter in details.
Cor: He discussed the matter in detail.
109.
He will come here
just now.
Cor: He has come here just now.
110.
Please see my
certificate.
Cor: Please check my certificate.
111.
Having
finished the page, the book was shut.
Cor: Having finished the
page, I shut the book.
112.
He died
on cholera.
Cor: He died of cholera.
113.
I saw a
dead cow walking in the field.
Cor: I saw a dead cow while
I was walking in the field.
114.
He was
accused for murder.
Cor: He was accused of
murder.
115. Do you know how dose corruption eats up a nation?
Cor: Do you know how
corruption eats up a nation?
116.
He was
received my letter yesterday.
Cor: He received my letter
yesterday.
117.
He takes
pride on his wealth.
Cor: He takes pride in his
wealth.
118.
Do you
know what is a canal.
Cor: Do you know what a
canal is?
119.
He availed the
opportunity.
Cor: He availed himself of the opportunity.
120.
He has
resigned from the post.
Cor: He has resigned the
post.
121.
He tried hardly to
succeed.
Cor: He tried
hard to succeed.
122.
Two and three makes
four.
Cor: Two and three make five.
123.
I have great deal of
work to do.
Cor: I have a great deal of work to do.
124.
He prevented
me to go.
Cor: He prevented me from
going.
125.
I like
Nazruls poetry.
Cor: I like Nazrul’s poems.
126.
We are united
together.
Cor: We are united.
127.
He gave a good
speech.
Cor: He delivered a good speech.
128.
This pen is finer
then my pen.
Cor: This pen is better than my pen.
129.
Please give me the
percentage.
Cor: Please
mark me present.
130.
Politics are my favourite
subject.
Cor: Politics is my favourite subject.
131.
He succeeded to do
this work.
Cor: He succeeded in doing this work.
132.
There is no place in
the bench.
Cor: There is no room in the bench.
133.
A little number of
students have passed the examination.
Cor: A little number of students has passed the
examination.
134.
Open the knot.
Cor: Untie the knot.
135.
He refused my
invitation.
Cor: He denied my invitation.
136.
The ship was drowned
in the ocean.
Cor: The ship sank in the ocean.
137.
I did not see no one
in the shop.
Cor: I did not see anyone in the shop.
138.
He is devoted to
smoking.
Cor: He is addicted to smoking.
139.
Every morning I am
going for a walk.
Cor: Every
morning I go for a walk.
140.
Is she capable to do
it?
Cor: Is she
capable of doing it?
141.
He is a candidate of
the post.
Cor: He is a
candidate for the post.
142. When you see him last week?
Cor: When did
you see him last week?
143.
The snake bit him in
leg.
Cor: The snake
bit him in the leg.
144.
Each day and each
night had their own terrors.
Cor: Each day
and each night had its own terrors.
145.
No less than fifty
was present there.
Cor: No fewer
than fifty were present there.
146.
I shall give answer of
the question.
Cor: I shall
give answer to the question.
147.
You mistake in
thanking so.
Cor: You are
mistaken in thanking so.
148.
She would rather has
a Pepsi than beer.
Cor: She would
rather have a Pepsi than Beer.
149.
I cannot conceive
such cruelty.
Cor: I cannot
conceive of such cruelty.
150.
It is in the last but
one page.
Cor: It is in
the last page but one.
151.
How are you going
with your studies?
Cor: How are
you going on with your studies?
152.
He shot himself after
reaching home with a gun.
Cor: He shot
himself with a gun after he had reached home.
153.
Wanted for a baby a
nurse three years old.
Cor: A nurse
is wanted for a three year old baby.
154.
I shall compensate you the loss.
Cor: I shall
compensate you for the loss.
155.
Mary said john
goodbye.
Cor: Mary bade John goodbye.
156.
Two years passed
since my father died.
Cor: Two years
have passed since my father died.
157.
Let you and I go
there.
Cor: Let you
and me go there.
158. The Everest is the highest mountain in the Himalayas.
Cor: Everest
is the highest mountain in the Himalayas.
159.
He caught the thief
by hand.
Cor: He caught
the thief by the hand.
160.
He is comparatively
better today.
Cor: He is better today.
He is comparatively well today.
161.
What for is Jessore
famous?
Cor: What is
Jessore famous for?
162.
The teacher as well
as his students left room.
Cor: The
teacher as well as his students left the classroom.
163.
There is no place in
the bench.
Cor: There is
no room in the bench.
164.
He is bent to do
this.
Cor: He is
bound to do this.
165.
Quinine is remedy of
malaria.
Cor: Quinine
is a remedy to malaria.
166.
I am much glad to
meet you.
Cor: I am very
glad to meet you.
167.
He collected a lot of
informations.
Cor: He collected a lot of information.
168.
He awaited of the
officer.
Cor: He waited
for the officer.
169.
Hasan is absent for
four days.
Cor: Hasan has
been absent for four days.
170.
Mr. Tauhid gave me a
good speech.
Cor: Mr. Tauhid gave me a good advice.
171.
Rahman is not in the
committee.
Cor: Rahman is
not on the committee.
172.
Would you mind to
wait a moment?
Cor: Would you
mind waiting a moment?
173.
He gave false
witness.
Cor: He gave
false evidence.
174.
Today less students
attended the lecture.
Cor: Today
fewer students attended the lecture.
175.
Good night, how are
you?
Cor: Good
morning, how are you?
176.
I could not help to
do this.
Cor: I could
not help doing this.
177.
The quality of the
mangoes were not good.
Cor: The quality
of the mangoes was not good.
178.
He is as brave like a
lion.
Cor: He is as
brave as a lion.
179.
Many a students were
absent in the class.
Cor: Many a
student was absent in the class.
180.
Avoid to smoke.
Cor: Avoid smoking.
181.
Either Sumona or her
sisters was present there.
Cor: Either Sumona or her sisters were present there.
182.
Sumona as well as
Rumana are meritorious.
Cor: Sumona as
well as Rumana is meritorious.
183.
Everybody were
present in the meeting last night.
Cor: Everybody
was present in the meeting last night.
184.
One of my students
have become sick because of scorching heat.
Cor: One of my
students has become sick because of scorching heat.
185.
All that glitters are
not gold.
Cor: All that
glitters is not gold.
186.
The popular means of
communication are communicative method.
Cor: The popular means of communication is
communicative method.
187.
The English has
reputation for good manners.
Cor: The
English have reputation for good manners.
188.
Everyone except I was
present.
Cor: Everyone
was present except me.
189.
He brought a
television.
Cor: He
brought a television set.
190.
The climate is foul
today.
Cor: The
weather is foul today.
191.
He discussed the
matter in details.
Cor: He
discussed the matter in detail.
192.
Honey is too much
sweet.
Cor: Honey is
very much sweet.
193.
I shall meet you
after three days.
Cor: I shall
meet you three days later.
194.
One of the books were
lost.
Cor: One of
the books was lost.
195.
Pial went to Jessor
by the air.
Cor: Pial went
to Jessor by air.
196.
The angry man struck
the boy on head.
Cor: The angry
man struck the boy on the head.
197.
We consider him as
fool.
Cor: We
consider him a fool.
198.
He wants a pen to
write.
Cor: He wants
a pen to write with.
199.
I shall start to day
morning.
Cor: I shall
start this morning.
200.
Napoleon was defeated
in the war of Waterloo.
Cor: Napoleon
was defeated in the battle of Waterloo.
201.
The prisoners were
put in iron.
Cor: The
prisoners were put in irons.
202.
Standing on the
bridge the airplane flew over us.
Cor: While
Standing on the bridge, the airplane flew over us.
203.
Many a sleepless
nights did I spend.
Cor: Many a sleepless night did I spend.
Or, Many
sleepless nights I spent.
I spent many sleepless nights.
204.
Many were called but
one selected.
Cor: Many were
called but one was selected.
205.
They will either to
come today or tomorrow.
Cor: They will
come either today or tomorrow.
206.
No pain was spared to
save the life of the boy.
Cor: No pains
were spared to save the life of the boy.
207.
You should do the
work as like as I showed you.
Cor: You
should do the work as I showed you.
208.
He is blind of his
son’s faults.
Cor: He is
blind to his son’s fault.
209.
Keep yourself quiet.
Cor: Keep
quiet.
210.
The smell of those
things were still fresh.
Cor: The smell
of those things was still fresh.
211.
I have a lot of works
to do.
Cor: I have a
lot of work to do.
212.
He quoted the poem
from heart.
Cor: He quoted
the poem from memory.
213.
My both friends were
present in the party.
Cor: Both of
my friends were present in the party.
214.
This is the wisest
plan of the two.
Cor: This is the wiser plan of the two.
215.
Neither of the boys
were present in the class.
Cor: Neither of the boys was present in the class.
216.
One should know his
follies.
Cor: One should
know one’s follies.
217.
Each of the girls are
meritorious.
Cor: Each of the girls is meritorious.
218.
The man reached at
home last night.
Cor: The man reached home last night.
219.
Peter gave to the boy
a toy.
Cor: Peter gave the boy a toy.
220.
As a teacher he is
popular to his students.
Cor: As a
teacher he is popular with his students.
221.
The girl knows to
drive a car.
Cor: The girl
knows how to drive a car.
222.
He always tells the
truth.
Cor: He always speaks the truth.
223.
The students left the
hostel with bag and baggage.
Cor: The students left the hostel bag and baggage.
224.
He was tired, so he
laid down.
Cor: He was tired, so he lay down.
225.
He succeeded to win
the prize.
Cor: He succeeded in winning the prize.
226.
Starvation stares at
my face.
Cor: Starvation stares me in the face.
227.
I ask you favour of
doing this.
Cor: I ask the
favour of your doing this.
228.
Credit it in my name.
Cor: Credit it to my name account.
229.
Suffice to say you
are wrong.
Cor: Suffice it
to say that you are wrong.
230.
What does he has?
Cor: What does he have?
231.
I am too well.
Cor: I am very well.
232.
He absented from the
meeting.
Cor: He
absented himself from the meeting.
Or, He was
absent from the meeting.
233.
The number of the
students are increasing day by day.
Cor: The number of the students is increasing day by
day.
234.
He is the best and
intelligent boy in the class.
Cor: He is the best and most intelligent boy in the
class.
235.
It is raining since
morning.
Cor: It has been raining since morning.
236.
He no sooner he got
the news when he started for home.
Cor: No sooner
had he got the news than he started for home.
237.
It is many years
since he has left the country.
Cor: It is many
years since he left the country.
238.
He will return home
by Monday.
Cor: He will
return home on Monday.
239.
Ten men were wounded
and one killed.
Cor: Ten men
were wounded and one was killed.
240. The thief mugged my watch.
Cor: The thief
stole my watch.
241.
I look forward to
receive your phone call.
Cor: I look forward
to receiving your phone call.
242.
I wanted the letter
to write.
Cor: I wanted the letter to be written.
243.
The patient died in
the long walk.
Cor: The patient died in the long run.
244.
I am my only father’s
son.
Cor: I am my
father’s only son.
245.
Liza is my cousin
sister.
Cor: Liza is my cousin.
246. She prides on her wealth.
Cor: She takes
pride in her wealth.
247.
These four girls help
each other.
Corr: These four girls help one another.
248.
The committee was
divided in its opinions.
Cor: The committee were divided in their opinions.
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