(a) It was many years since we had met.
(b) It is high time we addressed the problems associated with student politics.
(c) A man can benefit in many ways by reading newspapers.
(d) Had I got a helicopter, I would not have suffered from the traffic jam.
(e) Book-lovers gather at the fair so that they can buy new books.
(f) The teachers are not only highly educated but also friendly and approachable.
(g) If we take a balanced diet, it will help us remain fit.
(h) He behaves as if he were a qualified doctor.
(i) You will surely succeed provided that you utilise your time properly.
(j) We cannot prosper in life unless we use time properly.
Sammam: May I come in, sir?
Mr. Ahmed: Yes, of course, any problem?
Sammam: I don't know, sir. I am told to meet you in the teachers' common room.
Mr. Ahmed: Oh, I forgot that. Why did you do so badly in science in your last examination?
Sammam: Sir, I should have informed you earlier. My father was very sick and I had to accompany him almost the whole night before the exam. So I couldn't revise the lessons.
Mr. Ahmed: Oh, it's a pity!
2 July 2025
The Principal
Dhaka City College
Dhaka
Subject: Application for permission to organise a relief campaign
Sir,
On behalf of the students of your college, I would like to request permission to organise a relief campaign for people affected by flooding in our locality. We hope to collect food, clothing and other essential supplies and arrange their distribution through a suitable relief organisation.
A student committee would work under our teachers’ supervision. We would maintain clear records of donations and ensure that the campaign did not disrupt classes. Your guidance would help us carry out the work responsibly.
We therefore request your permission and support for the proposed relief campaign.
Yours obediently,
Arif
On behalf of the students