Infinitive Phrase – Example and Explanation

• Example Sentence:
  We have a proposal to improve the system.

  • Underlined part: to improve the system

  • Correct Option: গ) Infinitive phrase

• Explanation:

  • The phrase to improve the system is formed by to + verb (base form) + extension.

  • Here, it functions as a post-modifier of the noun proposal, effectively modifying the noun (Adjective function).

• Infinitive Phrase Overview:

  • Structure: to + verb (base form) + extension

  • Functions: Can modify Noun, Adjective, or Adverb Phrases

    • As post-modifier → acts like an adjective

    • As subject/object → acts like a noun phrase

  • Example: To read a newspaper is a good habit. (Here, the infinitive phrase acts as a noun phrase.)

Correct Answer: খ) Lying

Mendacious (Adj)

• Bangla Meaning: মিথ্যা; মিথ্যাবাদী

• English Meaning: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood

Lying (Adj)

• Bangla Meaning: মিথ্যা; মিথ্যাবাদিতা

• English Meaning: marked by or containing untrue statements; false

Other Options:

1. Honest – সত্যবাদী; free from fraud or deception

2. Generous – উদার; liberal in giving; openhanded

3. Funny – মজার; affording light mirth and laughter; amusing

Source: Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary

• 'Wild goose chase' (Noun)

• English Meaning: A complicated, lengthy, and usually fruitless pursuit or search.

• Bangla Meaning: অর্থহীন প্রচেষ্টা; পণ্ডশ্রম।

• সম্বন্ধিত অপশনগুলো:

• Ups and downs: উত্থান-পতন

• Widow's mite: দরিদ্রের ক্ষুদ্র দান

• Wild goose chase: অর্থহীন প্রচেষ্টা

• Tittle-tattle: খোশগল্প; গুজব

• Example Sentences:

• The investigation turned out to be a wild goose chase.

• Searching for the lost documents was a wild goose chase.

• Their efforts to find the rare book proved to be a wild goose chase.