Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs:

​Primary education is the foundation of a nation. Therefore, it is high time we (a) ________ (reform) this sector. At present, an excessive focus on grades (b) ________ (turn) children into mechanical learners. Many talented individuals join this profession, but they often leave because the salary (c) ________ (be) inadequate. If the government wants to build a strong nation, proper training programs must (d) ________ (arrange) for the teachers. Recently, the authorities (e) ________ (take) some hopeful initiatives to solve these problems.

​Answers (উত্তরমালা)

​(a) reformed (b) is turning (বা turns)

(c) is (d) be arranged (e) have taken ---

​Quick Hints (সহজ নিয়ম)

​(a) It is high time-এর পর subject থাকলে verb-এর Past Form (V2) হয়।

​(b) At present থাকলে Present Continuous হয়। Subject এখানে 'focus' (Singular)।

​(c) Salary হলো Singular Subject, তাই Be-verb হিসেবে is বসেছে।

​(d) Modal verb (must)-এর পর বাক্যটি Passive Voice-এ থাকায় be + V3 হয়েছে।

​(e) বাক্যে Recently থাকলে Present Perfect Tense (have/has + V3) হয়।