But (Word Usage)

১. But as Adverb (only, just, মাত্র)

• Example: You are but a child.

• Explanation: এখানে but = only অর্থে ব্যবহার হয়েছে।

২. But as Conjunction (কিন্তু, তবে)

• Example: We worked hard but failed to achieve our goal.

• Explanation: দুটি বাক্যাংশ বা clause যুক্ত করার জন্য conjunction হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

৩. But as Preposition (ব্যতিরেকে, ছাড়া)

• Example: None but the hardworking succeed in life.

• Explanation: এখানে but = except অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে।

৪. But in Imperative Sentence / Determiner Context

• Example: But me no buts.

• Explanation:

  • Sentence শুরুতে But Verb হিসেবে ব্যবহার হয়েছে।

  • Sentence-এর শেষে but Determiner বা Adjective হিসেবে ব্যবহার হয়েছে।

 Source: Cambridge Dictionary, Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy

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.)

Widower is an example of Masculine gender

Widower [Masculine Gender]

• English Meaning: A man who has lost his spouse by death and has not married again.

• Bangla Meaning: বিপত্নীক

Feminine Gender: Widow

• Widow [Noun, verb]

  • English Meaning: A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not married again.

  • Bangla Meaning: বিধবা

Source:

1. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy

2. Merriam-Webster Dictionary