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1 Gap Filling Without Clues(prepositions )
2 Gap Filling without Clues(Use of Pharse/Words )
3 Completing Sentence
4 Right form of Verbs
5 Narration
6 Modifiers
7 Sentence Connectors
8 Synonym-Antonym
9 Punctuation
Writing Part
10 Formal Letter
11
Paragraph Writing
12 Paragraph (Cause and effect)
Answer: (a) in (b) in (c) through (d) of (e) to (f) around (g) of (h) into (i) through (j) with
Answer: (a) at (b) in (c) through (d) off (e) up (f) into (g) with (h) for (i) to (j) down
Answer: (a) with (b) to (c) with (d) to (e) with (f) to (g) in/of (h) in (i) of (j) with
Answer: (a) to/through (b) at/after (c) in (d) with (e) between (f) at (g) before (h) like (i) towards (j) of
The man was proud (a) --- his talent. But none should take pride (b) --- his talent. Pride results (c) --- ruin. Those who
have prided themselves (d) --- their talents have been subjected (e) --- humiliation. A proud man has to repent (f) --- his
pride or he has (g) ---atone (h) --- his pride. A proud man should apologize (i) --- his pride. He is not acceptable (j) ---
anyone.
Answer: (a) of (b) in (c) in (d) on (e) to (f) of (g) to (h) for (i) for (J) to
Answer: (a) to (b) in (c) of (d) By (e) For (f) to (g) to (h) Without (i) out (j) after
Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) for (d) for (e) from (f) into (g) of (h) of (i) for (j) upon
Answer: (a) in (b) for (c) beyond (d) after (e) to (f) for (g) in (h) about (i) up (j) with
Answer: (a) of (b) on (c) for (d) of (e) of (f) to (g) of (h) in (i) with (j) for
Answer: (a) in (b) to (e) to (d) out (e) for (f) of (g) for (h) in (i) to (j) with
I received (a) --- her another letter stating that she was passing (b) ---Paris and would like to have a chat (c) --- me. Would
I give her a little luncheon (d) --- Foyot's? Foyot's is a restaurant (e) --- which the French senators eat and it was (f) --- my
Use of Pharse/Words
HSC 100% Common Use of Pharse/Words Suggestion
1. Complete the sentences with suitable pharse/words given in the box.
It is high time in case lest as though no sooner had
unless would you mind used to have to as long as
(a) There is foul smell in the room. -------- opening the windows?
(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I'll say goodbye now -------- I don't see you again.
(c) We -------- educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks -------- he knew everything.
(e) The poor will continue to suffer -------- they are illiterate.
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(f) Nobody likes you here. -------- you left this place.
(g) He saw bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree -------- the bear might attack him.
(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He -------- do many harmful activities.
(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life -------- you make proper use of time.
(j) The students were talking in the class. -------- the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
Ans: (a) Would you mind (b) in case (c) have to (d) as though (e) as long as (f) It is high time (g) lest (h) used to (i) unless
(j) No sooner had
(a) Sir Jagodish Chandro Bose, a Bangalee, Polymath, Physicist and Biologist. --------on 3 November 1858.
(b) A : I have only one pen with me.
B: -------- you lose it?
(c)The storm was devastating -------- it were the end of the world.
(d)I am very tired. I -------- take rest.
(e) A : -------- a satellite -------- --------?
B : I have heard of it but never got a chance to see it.
(f) Everybody respects him very much. -------- is no person as honest as he in our village.
(g) -------- getting GPA--------5 in the exam? You have got it in the SSC and HSC Exam.
(h) I have a severe headache. I -------- go and see a doctor.
(i) It was thundering. -------- he heard the sound of thundering than he went out to bring the bull.
(j) He was a kind hearted man. He -------- spend his money for the poor than save it.
Ans: (a) was born (b) What if (c) as if (d) would rather (e) What does ... look like (f) There (g) What's it like (h) had
better (i) No sooner had (j) had to
Ans: (a) as soon as (b)What does…. look like (c) It (d) What's... like (e) was born (f) have to (g) would rather (h) let alone
(i) had better (j) There
(a) I can't even think of cheating in the exam hall. I. -------- fail.
(b) You can spend money -------- you wish for buying good books, They'll be your asset in days to come.
(c) George can't come out with us this evening. He -------- work late. He has an important meeting tomorrow.
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(d) Baby: Mom, -------- a black box --------? Mom: Sorry dear, I have never been in the cockpit of an airplane.
(e) -------- getting a phone call from an unknown number at midnight? It must be annoying.
(f) I -------- see a dentist soon. My teeth are causing troubles.
(g) "Is that a new car?" "Are you kidding? I can't afford a gallon of gasoline. --------. a new car."
(h) Tapash delivers speech flatly -------- he were reading out a book report in the class.
(i) My village is beside a river. In my childhood I -------- swim in the river, catch fish and cross the river by boat.
(j) Do you know the year when Newton --------?
Ans: (a) had better (b) as much as (c) would rather (d) what does ..... look like (e) What's it like (f) have to (g) let alone (h)
as if (i) used to (j) was born
(a) You want to come to our house. I'll draw a map for you -------- you can easily find it.
(b) It is raining heavily. -------- closing the window please?
(c) All the students kept quiet -------- the teacher entered the class room. The teacher thanked them all for this.
(d) -------- was once a poor woman who had two daughters. The youngest used to cut wood and she had to go every day
into the forest to fetch it.
(e) Florence Nightingale -------- in a rich family. But she chose to be a nurse to serve the family.
(f) I --------stay at home tonight than go to the cinema.
(g) A : -------- a fairy land --------?
B : Sorry, I have no idea. I've never been there.
(h) He -------- study English. He has interest in literature.
(i) He commanded me --------I had been his servant.
(j) She -------- maintain all the expenditure in her family.
Ans: (a) so that (b) Would you mind (c) as soon as (d) There (e) was born (f) would rather (g) What does… look like (h)
had better (i) as if (j) has to
(a) The poor will continue to suffer -------- they are illiterate.
(b) -------- are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(c) The condition of your health may deteriorate. You -------- consult with a doctor.
(d) Time is over. I-------- go now.
(e) -------- I see my father coming my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father.
(f) He cannot speak in Bangla properly, -------- he will deliver a speech in English.
(g) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out. -------- I had been out there?
(h) -------- is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(i) He acts -------- he were rich. So, nobody likes him.
(j) Kazi Nazrul Islam -------- in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy.
Ans: (a) as long as (b) There (c) had better (d) have to.(e) As soon as (f) let alone (g) What if (h) It (i) as if (j) was born
Ans: (a) as soon as (b) would rather (c) have to (d) It (e) There (f) had better (g) was born (h) What does ... look like (i) let
alone (j) What's ... like
(a) Helvetia is a busy restaurant. You -------- reserve a table for tonight's dinner.
(b) If you do not study seriously from now, you will not pass the exam, -------- get a good grade.
(c) The kids were waiting eagerly for the final bell. -------- it rang, they ran towards the gate.
(d) -------- the field be lost!
(e) We took an umbrella because it looked -------- it was going to rain.
(f) Aurther was a famous knight. He -------- in the 5th century. He led the British defence against the Saxon attack.
(g) Mamum: Saiam, have you met Mr. Kabir recently? -------- is he --------?
(h) Mr. Rafique is an introvert. He -------- sit silently than have fun with others in a party.
(i) -------- playing for a famous club like Real Madrid? You seem to be living your dream.
(j) If the pain gets worse, you will -------- see a doctor.
Ans: (a) had better (b) let alone (c) As soon as (d) What if (e) as if (f) was born (g) How .... doing (h) would rather (i)
What's it like (j) have to
Ans: (a) would rather (b) let alone (c) As soon as (d) has to (e) was born (f) There (g) What's it like (h) It (i) What do ....
look like (j) had better
10. Complete the sentences with suitable pharse/words given in the box.
as soon as would rather what did..look like let alone there
was bron what`s it like had better have to it
(a) The rules of our college are very strict. -------- the bells ring, the students have to attend the class.
(b) We suspected, -------- was Akram who took away money from the box.
(c) -------- was a king named Solomon. He was powerful and intelligent.
(d) His income was very limited. He could not buy a motorbike -------- a luxury car.
(e) -------- living in English style? You seem to be happy with your life in London.
(f) Mr. Habib is very honest. He -------- resign the post than earn money in a dishonest way.
(g) Lost time never comes back in life. So, you -------- not waste time in unprofitable work.
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(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is a rebel poet. He -------- in West Bengal.
(i) Paradise lies under parents' foot. So, we all ---------------- obey our parents.
(j) I can't remember my father's face because I lost him in my very tender age. ---------------- he --------?
Ans: (a) As soon as (b) it (c) There (d) let alone (e) What's it like (f) would rather (g) had better (h) was born (i)have to (j)
What did .... look like
11. Complete the sentences with suitable pharse/words given in the box.
would you mind some how but for otherwise even though
therefore provided used to as will whenever
(a) T. A. Edison was very inquisitive. He -------- do many queer activities in his boyhoood.
(b) -------- your timely intervention, 1 would have been killed.
(c) A: How can I help you? B: -------- taking the boxes into the room.
(d) Students are reluctant to learn English, -------- they fail in English.
(e) I know the lady. -------- she is rich, she is still unhappy.
(f) Gulliver's ship wrecked but he -------- managed to swim ashore.
(g) Liza was sick. She must go home just now, her mother will worry.
(h) I shall cross the river. -------- you go with me.
(i) -------- Anne Frank got any time, she would write something in her diary.
(j) Lita has versatile genius. She not only sings well, she can play on piano --------.
Ans: (a) used to (b) But for (c) Would you mind (d) therfore (e) Even though (f) somehow (g) otherwise (hi provided (i)
Whenver (j) as well
12. Complete the sentences with suitable pharse/words given in the box.
be bron let alone had better it would rather
have to/has to what`s..like there as soon as what dose..look like
(a) He cannot afford one meal per day -------- square meals.
(b) You -------- consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(c) The rich -------- to enjoy their lives.
(d) Mina did not -------- leave the hostel bag and baggage.
(e) You -------- build your own house than live in a rented house.
(f) The sky become overcast with colud – we reached home.
(g) They have only 80,000 tk.Will – we enough foe a deposit?
(h) -------- go our chances of winning the championship.
(i) -------- the flower -------- ?
(j) -------- your family--------? Our family is not so big. It's comparatively small.
Ans: (a) let alone (b) had better (c) were born (d) have to (e) would rather (f) as soon as (g) it (h) There if What does ...
look like (j) What's ... like
13. Complete the sentences with suitable pharse/words given in the box.
as will as would rather had better used to had to
what if was bron let alone as if lest
(a) We are a developing nation. We should make the best use of our resources --------we might lag behind.
(b) I called you several times but could not get you. I felt -------- you had given me wrong cell phone number.
(c) He is a diabetic patient. He-------- eat more vegetables than carbohydrate.
(d) I spend my leisure doing different activities. Gardening stamp collecting is my favourite hobby.
(e) There -------- be houses around here long time.
(f) You look ill. You -------- not go to work.
(g) The canal dried up. They -------- dig it.
(h) His father gets a poor salary. He cannot afford to send his children to an ordinary school. an expensive school.
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(i) A : -------- I can't attend the meeting?
B: I'll manage it.
(j) Shamsur Rahman, a poet deeply rooted in his own tradition. -------- on 24th October, 1929 in Dhaka.
Ans: (a) lest (b) as if (c) would rather (d) as well as (e) used to (f) had better (g) had to (h) let alone (i) What if (j) was
born
Completing Sentence
HSC 100% Common Completing Sentence Suggestion
1. Complete the sentences using suitable clueses / phrases.
(a) Be punctual lest ------.
(b) Nobody can succeed in life without ------.
(c)Time is so valuable that ------.
(d)You could not get A+ provided ------.
(e) I have no pen with me. I would lend him, if I ------.
(f) Industry keeps us free from want. Mr. Ant worked hard during the summer so that ------.
(g) There goes the proverb. "United we stand, divided we fall", It is high time we ------.
(h) We do not realize that Indiscriminate cutting of trees has bad effects on environment. If we an trees al random ------.
(i) It is unfortunate that you don't take exercise. ------ if you took regular physical exercise.
(j) Save money lest ------ From your childhood, you should form the habit of saving something for the future.
Ans:
(a)Be punctual lest You should lag behind in life.
(b)Nobody can succeed in life without being punctual.
(c)Time is so valuable that nathing is comparable to it.
(d)You could not get A+ provided that you idled away your time.
(e)I have no pen with me. I would lend him, if I had any.
(f) Industry keeps us free from want. Mr. Ant worked hard during the summer so that he could live happily in winter
without any want of food.
(g) There goes the proverb. "United we stand, divided we fall", It is high time we got united.
(h) We do not realize that Indiscriminate cutting of trees has bad effects on environment. If we an trees al random we will
face a major issue/ crisis in future.
(i) It is unfortunate that you don't take exercise. you could keep fit/you would be fit if you took regular physical exercise.
(j) Save money lest you should face crisis of money From your childhood, you should form the habit of saving something
for the future.
Ans:
(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard you will prosper in life.
(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time raised our voice against corruption.
(c) When I was a child raised our voice against corruption.
(d) I have a dream to fly in the sky. Had I been a bird.
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(e) Work hard lest you should fail to shine in life.
(f) The attack on the free-thinkers in Bangladesh is extremely worrying. It is time the government took steps to free us
from this worry.
(g) Shakespeare is a key figure in the 16th century. 1564 is the year when Shakespeare was born.
(h) The students were talking in the class. As soon as the teacher entered the class , they became silent.
(i) I am unable to talk to you as I need to go to my office immediately. You have to wait until I come back.
(j) They are too poor to buy food . So, very often they have to starve.
Ans:
(a) Hasan is an HSC candidate. As an HSC candidate. he should read properly so that he can make a good result.
(b) The old man is very weak. He is walking very slowly lest he should stumble down.
(c) My brother will come to Bangladesh from Italy tomorrow. So I have to go to airport with a view to receiving him from
the airport.
(d) A student should not memorize any answer blindly. If he memorizes the answer without knowing the meaning he will
fail to obtain good marks.
(e) Corruption is a crime. But our government is failing to punish the corrupted people. It is high time we raised our voice
against corruption.
(f) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to solving all these problems.
(g) It is high time you gave up smoking. It is detrimental to health.
(h) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I would have collected stamp for you.
(i) She has got GPA 4.50. If she had read more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
(j) My HSC examination is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that I can make brilliant result.
Ans:
(a) Climate change has a dreadful impact on our life and environment, therefore, climate change should be prevented at
any cost.
(b) Many conferences are held on the issue of climate change but no effective measure has yet been taken.
(c) Global bodies have come under a common umbrella and all are agreed to prevent climate change.
(d) As the climate change is going on at an alarming rate global environment is likely to be at stake.
(e) Bangladesh is the victim of climate change as wide changes in her seasons one noticed.
(f) It is mobile phone that has been part and parcel of our life. It is a great invention of science.
Ans:
(a) To forget a thing which has been memorized is common to all students. Even then, students memorize answers.
(b) Rote learning is harmful. So. students should not memorize anything without understanding.
(c) Besides, they have to bear In mind that memory has a limited capacity.
(d) This is in fact a bad habit.
(e) It destroys students' latent talent.
(f) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that we can live in a
healthy atmosphere.
(g) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we cannot expect to keep in good helth.
(h) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He had practised before he took part in the competition.
(i) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth, misfortune comes in
battalions/never comes alone.
(j) She has got GPA 4.50. If she had studied more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
Ans:
(a) If you maintain honesty, you can lead a happy life/you will be rewarded today or tomorrow.
(b) It is high time we tried to be patriots.
(c) I wish I could speak English fluently.
(d) If I had much money. I would help the poor.
(e) There goes a proverb that a man is known by the company he keeps.
(f) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don't work hard in your student life you will not get a good
job in a later life.
(g) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which cannot survive even a few seconds.
(h) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that I can make a good result in the exam.
(i) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind giving me your cell phone so that I can talk to my mother.
Ans:
(a) Rifat does not like rich food.. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.
(b) As Shafi is devoted to studies. all his teachers love him. He hopes to secure a brilliant result.
(c) Smoking cigarette is not good. We should give it up.
(d) Driving in the jampacked road in Dhaka city gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.
(e) There is nobody who does not want to be happy/in the world who is really happy. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(f) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise you will remain hale and hearty.
(g) They came to you with a view to getting half from you, but you scolded them without any reason.
(h) Please wait here until I come back.. I have a serious matter to discuss with you.
(i) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, I would have taken food.
(j) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant more trees.
Ans:
(a) If you work hard, you will gain success in life.
(b) It is high time we curbed corruption.
(c) He is studying hard lest he should fall in the exam.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why students fail in English.
(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish i could fly in the sky like a bird.
(f) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that he can master the subject very well.
(g) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we met first.
(h) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she felt a bad headache. As a result she could not finish the
exam with satisfaction.
(i) Don't worry. I will be there after I have firushed my study.
(j) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to getting help from you, but you disappointed him.
Ans:
(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red letter day in our national history
because on this day we achieved victory over the occupying forces.
(b) A proverb goes that honesty is the best policy. So we must try to lead an honest life.
(c) Courtesy means polite behaviour that shows respect for other people Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country, As her economy depends on agricultures we should put emphasis on agriculture.
(e) Time is very important in your life. You con’t prosper in your life unless you use your time properly.
(f) I feel sleepy while I watch TV.
(g) You cannot handle such a large number of students.
(h) If the driver had been more careful they would not have faced the fatal accident.
(i) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that we could not go outside.
(j) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where villagers get an opportunity to
see one another.
Ans:
(a) But dishonest people cut trees so that they can make money by selling it.
(b) There is hardly any person who does not love flowers.
(c) We should not give importance to all the comments.
(d) He is so young that he cannot lead himself alone.
(e) If you had not frightened the dog, it would not have attacked you.
(f) A man cannot succeed in life unless he is industrious.
(g) He studies medicine so that he can be a specialist in it.
(h) I was too young to say 'no' to a woman.
(i) If you maintain honesty, you will be rewarded here and hereafter.
(j) There is hardly anyone who does not love flowers.
1. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who (a) ------ (say) to have spread Islam in the parts of Bengal close to the Sunderbans. He
(b) ------ (credit) with many miracles. He (c) ------ (depict) in Paats or scroll. According to some stories he fought with
many crocodiles by which people of that region (d) ------ (threaten). Because of his vigilant presence all predatory animals
were said to (e) ------ (keep) within bounds. It (f) ------ (believe) that he (g) ------ (enable) people to live there in peace. So
people (h) ------ (pray) to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir (i) ------ (preserve) in folk literature as well as art and
(j) ------ (perform) in indigenous theater.
Ans: (a) is said (b) was credited (c) is depicted (d) were threatened (e) have been kept (f) was believed (g) enabled (h)
prayed/ would pray (i) has been preserved (j) has been performed
2. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
(a)Book ------ (possess) an essence of immortality. They (b) ------ (be) the most precious products of human efforts.
Temples crumble into ashes. Pictures and statues decay but books (c) ------ (survive). Time is of no account for great
thoughts which are as fresh today as they (d) ------ (be) when came through the authors' minds ages ago. What (e) ------
(be) then thought or said still (f) ------ (speak) to us. Books (g) ------ (introduce) us to the best society, they bring us into
the presence of the noblest minds that have ever (h) ------ (live). We hear what they (i) ------ (think) or said. We see them
as if they (j) ------ (be) really alive.
Ans: (a) possess(b) are (c) survive (d) were (e) was (f) speaks (g) introduce (h) lived (i) thought (j) were
3.Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
(a) Tigers ------ (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardly (b) ------ (kill) any animal when they are not hungry.
Usually the tigers (c) ------ (reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly (d) ------ (see) in the open unless there is a strong
necessity. They often remain (e) ------ (hide) under the deep green in search of the prey. Whenever they (f) ------ (discern)
any prospective prey, they take a pose to (g) ------ (fall) upon it. Tigers often (h) ------ (unite) themselves to (i) ------
(attack) their prey from different directions. An adult tiger (j) ------(devour) 20 to 30 kilograms of meat at a single meal.
Ans: (a) are known (b) kill (c) reside (d) seen (e) hidden (f) discern (g) fall (h) unite (i) attack (j) devours
4.Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
It is high time, we (a) ------ (use) our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b)------ (have) be considered in
view of a country's socio-economic, cultural, political circumstances. United efforts (c) ------ (require) to put an end to
violence against women. A specific frame work must (d) ------ (draw) up to (e) ------ (implement). Anyway. we can hope
that dowry (f) ------ (come) to an end in the time to come. We dare to (g) ------ (hope) so because our girls are being (h) ---
--- (educate) day by day Parents' mentality (i) ------ (change) gradually. People (j) ------ (be) more conscious.
Ans: (a) used (b) have to (c) are required (d) be drawn (e) be implemented (f) will come (g) hope (h) educated (i) is being
changed (j) are being
5. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per
context.
(a)Truth always (a) ------ (succeed) in the world. Falsehood (b) ------ (win) for the time being. Those who (e) ------ (live)
in the world of truth are (d) ------ (respect) by all people. Those who (e) ------ (get) interest in (f) ------ (tell) lies in life,
may prosper seemingly. But they(g) ------ (succeed) all the time. Socrates throughout his life would (h) ------ (preach) the
truth. He tried (i) ------ (make) people conscious what (j) ------ (be) good for them.
Ans: (a) succeeds (b) wins (c) live (d) respected (e) get (f) telling (g) do not succeed (h) preach (i) to make (j) was
6.Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Most of the students of our country (a) ------ (be) expert in memorizing their answers. They
(b)------ (prepare) notes themselves. They get them (c) ------ (prepare) by their tutors. Their tutors (d) ------ (exercise)
their brain for the students. As a result the (e) ------ (think) power of the students (f) – (develop). They (g) ------ (have) any
command of the language. They, sometimes (h) ------ (do) well in the examination. But for this they can (i) ------(claim)
no credit of their own. This result (j) ------ (help) them in their later life.
7. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
While (a) ------ (eat) food we should bear in mind that we (b) ------ (not, eat) merely to satisfy our hunger or to fulfill the
belly. We (c) ------ (eat) so that we (d) ------ (preserve) our health. For good health, we need (e) ------ (take) good food.
Sometimes, it (f) ------(happen) that people (g) ------ (live) even in plenty (h) ------ (not, eat) the foods they need for
health; because, they (i) ------ (not. know) how to choose a balanced diet from the foods that (j) ------ (be) available to
them.
Ans: (a) eating (b) do not eat (c) eat (d) can preserve (e) to take (f) happens (g) living (h) do not eat (i) do not know (j) are
8. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) ------ (arrange) between two teams (b) --(contain) eleven players each.
The captains of both teams (c) – (lead) their groups.This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) – (play) across
the world.It (e) – (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of time (f) – (be) over.any football tournament
(g)– (arrange) between two strong teams game can be exciting. The result (h) – (remain) almost unpredictable till the end
because any team might win the other team (i) – (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and
order (j) – (maintain) by the players.
Ans: (a) is arranged (b) containing (c) lead (d) played (e) runs (1) is (g) arranged (h) remains (i) scoring (j) are maintained
9. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Idle brain is devil's workshop. If we (a) ----- (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts will crowd our brain.
Idle persons who (b) ------ (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) ------ (sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and
lofty ambition in life. They (d)------ (not support) themselves. They (e) ------ (lead) an unhappy life and (f) ------(suffer) in
the long run. There should be time for reading. for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and
time for prayer. This (g) ------ (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h) ------ (lead) a healthy
and prosperous life only when we (i) ------ (follow) the routine which we (j) ------ (make) for our guidance.
Ans: (a) waste (b) kill(c) sit (d) cannot support (e) lead (f) suffer (g) indicates (h) can lead (i) follow/will follow (j) make
10. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Parents (a) ------ (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) ------ (bear), their joys (c) ------ (know) no bounds. They (d)
------ (start) (e) ------ (think) of (f) ------ (nurse) and (g) ------ (bring) up their children. They (h) ------ (remain) safe under
the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) ------ (take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We
(j) ------ never (offend) our parents.
Ans: (a) are (b) is born (c) know (d) start (e) thinking (f) nursing (g) bringing (h) remain (i) taking (j) should (never)
offend
11. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
To err is human. If a man commits crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) ------ (forgive). But the
man who (b) ------ (not, give up) the wrong, (c) ------(suffer) surely. In the long run. he (d) ------ (will take) to the land of
death. The old sailor (e) ------ (be) a wrong-doer in his long journey. He committed a crime (f) ------ (kill) a sea bird (g) ---
--- (call) Albatross. The crime ultimately (h) ------ (bring) bad luck to them. That ship (i) ------ (leave) in the icy sea. The
sun shone over their heads. The wind (j) ------(drop) down. It was a great disaster.
Ans: (a) be forgiven (b) does not give up (c) suffers (d) will be taken (e) was(f) killing (g) called (h) brought (i) was left
(j) dropped
12. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
One night the entire village was sleeping. The boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother (a) ------ (sleep).
Suddenly she woke up and (b) ------ (feel) thirsty. (c) ------ (call) her son, she told her Bacifo son to give her a glass of
water and (d) ------ (fall) asleep again. When Bayazid went to the pitcher, he (e) ------ (find) it empty. So, he went out with
the pitcher in search of water. After a while he (f) ------ (come) back home with water and found his mother (g) ------
(sleep). Then he waited (h) ------ (stand) by her bed with a glass of water. He did not make any sound lest she (i) ------
(wake) up. Suddenly his mother woke up and saw him with the glass of water. At once she (j) ------ (understand) what was
the matter.
Ans: (a) was sleeping (b) felt (c) Calling (d) fell (e) found (f) came (g) sleeping (h) standing (i) should wake (j)
understood
14. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
A poor man was once (a) ------ (put) in a jail, although he (b) ------ (do) no wrong. After a long time, the king of the state
(c) ------ (visit) the jail and the man told him that he was innocent but a case (d).- (file) against him by some of his
enemies. The king (e) ------(inquire) privately and (f) ------ (find) that it was true. He (g) ------ (give) the man some money
and set him free. He went straight to the market. In a shop there, wild birds (h) ------(keep) in cages for sale. He said to the
shopkeeper, I wish to buy all the birds of your shop. These birds unjustly (i) ------ (imprison) and I like to (j) ------ (set)
them free.
Ans: (a) put (b) did (c) visited (d) was filed (e) inquired (f) found (g)gave(h)were kept(i)are (unjustly) imprisoned (j) set
15. Question: Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subjects-verb agriment as per context.
Kuakata, locally (a) ------ (know) as Sagar Kannya (b) ------ (be) an uncommon scenic spot of Bangladesh. Kuakata (c) ---
--- (take) its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or well-dug on the sea-shore. It (d) ------ (allow) a visitor to watch both the
sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The beach (e) ------ (have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f) ------
(slope) gently into the Bay and (g) ------ (bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h) ------ (ply)
in the Bay of Bengal and (i) ------ (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j) ------ (take) to preserve the
beauty of the famous beach.
Ans: (a) known (b) is (c) takes (d) allows (e) has (f) slopes (g) bathing (h) plying (i) surfing (j) should taken
Narration
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1. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
‘‘Have you learnt your lessons?’’ father said to Arman. ‘‘No. I've forgotten.’’ said he. ‘‘That's very bad You must be more
careful about your preparation for the examination. By doingso. youcanmakegood result,’’ said his father. ‘‘Thank you
very much for your timely advice.’’
Ans: Father asked Arman if he (A) had learnt his lessons. Arman replied in the negative and said that had forgotten. Then
father rebuked Arman saying that that was very bad. He(f) advised him (Al he (A) had to be more careful about his (A)
preparation for the examination. He added that by do so he (A) could make a good result. Arman thanked him
(f) very much for his (f) timely advice.
Ans: The school teacher asked the boy why he (b) was loitering here and there then. He also asked him he (b) was in
trouble. The boy replied that he was loitering because he (b) had none to take care him (b). Then the school teacher asked
him (b) if he (b) felt hungry. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he (b) was very hungry then.
Ans: I asked grandmother whose picture it was. In reply grandmother told me that of course it was a little girl's picture and
asked me whether I could not tell about it. I replied in the affirmative and asked her whether she had known the girl.
Grandmother replied in the affirmative and said that she had known her (girl). But she further added that she (girl) ‘‘had
been a very wicked girl and she (G) shouldn't tell me about her.
Ans: Riyad asked the traffic sergeant why he (S) had stopped him (R). He also said that he believed he(R) hadn't done
anything wrong. Giving him (R) a glare, the traffic sergeant replied that he (R) had been driving too fast. Then the
sergeant told him (R) to show him (S)his (R) driving license.
Ans: Returning home my mother told me that my progress in studies was very slow and blamed that always moved about
with a group of friends. Then she asked me if I wasn't idling away time with them. She further asked me if I couldn't be
more serious. Then I apologized to her and said that I would amend myself .
Ans: Drawing the attention of his sons, the old man told them that a great treasure lay hidden in the estate he was about to
leave them. The sons wanted to know where it was hidden. The old man replied that he was about to tell them but they
had to dig the land for that.
Ans: The Mayor asked the pied piper how much he (pied piper) wanted. The pied piper replied that he (pied piper) wanted
a thousand guilders. The Mayor agreed and said that they would pay him (pied piper) a thousand guilders. He (M) also
asked him (pied piper) when he (pied piper) would set to work. The pied piper replied that he (pied piper) would set to
work then.
Ans: Della asked Madame whether she (M) would buy her (D) hair. In reply Madame told her (D) that she buys hair and
told her (D) to take her (D) hat off and proposed that they should have a sight at the looks of it. Lifting the mass with a
practiced hand, Madame offered her (D) twenty dollars. Della told her to give it to her (D) quick.
Ans: ‘‘Have you heard the name of Aesop?’’ asked the teacher. ‘‘No, sir. Who was he?’’ ‘‘Listen to my lecture attentively
and you will be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables are!’’ said the teacher.
Ans: The rich man asked the cobbler if he had saved something for future. The cobbler replied in the negative and said
that he was happy with the present and thought little about the next day. The rich man disagreed with the cobbler and said
that that would not do. He added that he (rich man) liked to see him (cobbler) above want. Then he told him to have the
money and keep it.
Ans: The passer-by asked the street child why he was crying and if he had any problem. The street child replied that he
was crying because he had none to look after him. The passer-by again asked the boy whether he was hungry. The boy
replied in the affirmative and said that he was hungry.
Ans: ‘‘My sons,’’ said he, ‘‘A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you.’’ ‘‘Where is it hidden?’’
said the sons. ‘‘I am about to tell you.’’ said the old man. ‘‘But you must dig for it.’’
Ans: The traveller asked the peasant if he (P) could tell him (T) the way to the nearest inn. The peasant replied in the
affirmative and said that he (p) could tell it. He (p) also asked him (t) if he (t) wanted one in which he (t) could spend the
night. The traveller replied that he did not wish to stay there, but he only wanted a meal.
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces
Taking food is essential. We take food (a) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We can not
survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living
beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) (use possessive to pre-modify the noun)
food is being adulterated. (d) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) —
(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we cannot stop it. (f) — (use a determiner to pre-
modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g) – (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits
to make illegal and quick money. But they do not think about (h) – (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun)
health. (i) — (use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different
fatal diseases. So (j) (use a gerund) food safety is a must today.
Answer: a) to survive/to live; b) all/every; c) our; d) Food; e) so; f) Some; g) harmful; h) our i) Taking/Eating; j)
ensuring
3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Newspaper plays a very (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views
of home and abroad. Only (b) – (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A
newspaper helps a man (c) – (post modify the verb with an infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides academic
books, one should read newspapers (d) — (post modify the verb). The newspaper helps one (e) — (post-
modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (i) – (pre-modify the verb with a present participle
phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) – (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspaper.
One should select the newspaper (h) — (postmodify the verb). One should choose the (i) — (pre-modify the
noun) paper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) – (pre-modify the
verb) helps a man.
4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Air and water are the most (a) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But
we pollute them (b) – (post-modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c) — (post-modify
the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d) — (post-modify the verb
with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e) – (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f) – (pre-
modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We pollute water (g – (post-modify the verb with
present participle phrase) into water. Farmers use (h)---(pre modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and
insecticides and pollute water. (i)---(pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j)---(pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) harmful to health.
Answer: a) essential/valuable; b) indiscriminately; c) to manufacture; d) on a large scale/ hugely / enormously;
e) an important element of our environment; f) all/ various/ different; g) throwing waste; h) chemical; i)
Polluted/Contaminated; j) very
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) — (use an intensifier) important role in our life.
We use language from the time we wake up (b) — (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use
language not only in our (c) — (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d) – (use
an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) — (post-modify the
verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) – (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) –
(pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) — (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language. But
we had to struggle (i) — (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) — (pre-modify
the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the language.
Answer: a) very; b) in the morning; c) walking; d) to express; e) to get/ convey/exchange; f) ever / always; g)
essential/integral; h) independent; i) hard; j) valiant
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A library is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge. The students (b) — (use a participle) to all classes visit
it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) — (pre-modify the noun) almirahs are
placed in one room. The other room is the (d) – (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines,
journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five thousand books in our library which are arranged (e)
— (post-modify the verb). Any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and
interests (f) — (use a prepositional phrase). There are two separate sections in the library. One of them
contains reference books like (g) – (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) — (use prepositional
phrase). Every student has a library (i) —- (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) — (post-
modify the verb) in the afternoon.
7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
The roads (a)---(use an adjective phrase to post-modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b)---(pre-modify
the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c)--- (pre-modify the participle) trained. They are
not well educated. They can (d)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) put their signature and read Bengali.
They are indifferent to (e) – (use a noun adjective) life. They do not realize that life is (f)---(use a determiner)
valuable than time. They drive (g)---(postmodify the verb). They do (h)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the
verb) drive consciously. Even they themselves are not conscious of (i)---(use a possessive) own lives. They drive
(j)---(use an adverb phrase to post-modify the verb) and try to overtake others.
Answer: a) running across the country; b) Reckless; c) well; d) hardly/not; e) public; f) more; g)
recklessly/desperately/inconsiderately; h) not; i) their; j) very fast/very quickly/very desperately /very speedily
8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Bangladesh is a (a) – (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b)---(pre-modify the
noun) population. People (c)---(pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on agriculture. They grow
different kinds of crops (d) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). We earn (e) — (pre-modify the
noun with a noun-adjective) currencies by exporting some of these crops. We are also rich in (f)--- (pre-modify
the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able (g)---(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive)
natural gas from underground. Our industries are also rising (h) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We
export (i)---(pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard,
we have already earned a (j)---(pre-modify the noun) reputation.
Answer: a) small; b) large; c) mainly/basically; d) throughout the year; e) foreign; f) natural; g) to dig out; h)
rapidly; i) garment; j) good
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Television has become the most common and (a)---(pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment of the (b) –
(pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c)---(pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast
on (d)---(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working-class
families have a television set today. (e)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f)---
(pre-modify the adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) – (pre-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses
(h)---(post modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i)---(pre-modify the noun) channels
like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs.
However, watching TV has become (j)--- (use an article) addiction for many.
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali Literature. He was a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) poet. He
wrote (b)---(post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c)--- (use an appositive), won
the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d)---(use possessive
pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e)---(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). His songs
are (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali Literature (g)---
(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h)---(use a noun adjective) literature.
He was (i)---(use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j )--- (use an adverbial phrase).
12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) farmer who
used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people’s land. With great effort, they married (c)
— (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached teenage. The sons also started (d) —- (use a
present participle to modify the verb) with their father as (e) – (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they
were old enough to help. By the time they were seventeen, they left for towns (f)--- (use the infinitive to post-
modify the verb) money. At first, they used to send money to their parents (g) – (use an adverb to post-modify
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the verb) but after getting married they barely had enough to support their (h) – (pre-modify the noun)
families. Out of desperation; Ayesha Begum started (i) — (post-modify the verb) in the village to feed her old,
(j)--- (pre-modify the noun) husband and herself.
Answer: a) landless; b) to work; c) their; d) working; e) day; f) to earn; g) occasionally; h) own; i) begging; j)
invalid
13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) – (post-modify
the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c) – (pre-modify the noun)
diet because it prevents (d) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) diseases. As a result we do not get sick
(e)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f)--- (pre-modify the noun with possessive) diet
according to our needs. We should not eat the (g)---(use adjective to pre-modify the noun) foods for the whole
week. We can keep fit (h) – (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i)---(post-modify the adjective
with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) — (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us.
Answer: a) good/various; b) to lead/ to maintain; c) balanced; d) many; e) easily/frequently; f) our; g) same; h)
eating/taking; i) to choose /select /combine/prepare; j) a
14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A village doctor is a very (a) —- (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) —
(pre-modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually
sits in a small dispensary (d) — (post-modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) – (use a participle phrase to
post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) —- (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-
modify the verb) furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h) —- (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our
country, the number of qualified doctors is (i) (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village
doctor is a great friend to the (j). (pre-modify the noun) villagers.
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2017]
The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a)---(post-modify the verb) at the reaction of the
Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b)--- (pre-modify the noun)
collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for an
apology from (c)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during
the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly may be within its rights (d)---(use an
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that
Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (j)---(post-modify the noun with an
appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g)---(use an
intensifier to premodify the adjective) barbarous. So, Pakistan is going down (h)--- (use an adverb to post-
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modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr Jinnah was physically (i)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j)--- (use a possessive to pre-
modify the noun) birth.
Connectors
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1. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
The greatness of a book depends (a) –– on the acceptability among the readers. (b) –– we read a book (c) –– once, we
can discover many things in it. (d) –– basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book.(e) –– a book is
praised (f) ––, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book, (g) –– the first reading we may not understand a
book.But if it is read more than once, we will see (h) –– it was read (i) –– praised. So, the great book are those (j) –– have
passed the test of time.
Ans: (a) largely/basically (b) Whenever (c) for (d) But (e) If (f) globally/commonly (g) While (h) why (i) and (j) which
2.Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Happiness lies in the mind of a man (a) ––. beauty lies in the eyes of beholder.(b) –– we can say (c) –– happiness
comprises a state of mind. One thousand taka can give happiness to a poor man (d) –– it has no importance for a
millionaire.(e) ––, the source of happiness lies within our ownselves.(f) –– we do some good work (g) –– gives happiness
to others. Our won happiness also increases by leaps and bounds. One way of doing this is to find out and go out to those
(h) –– may be in need of our help. The highest form of happiness is derived when we help others (i) –– give happiness to
them. (j) –– in every religion great importance is given to service of the poor and the needy.
Ans: (a) as (b) In other words (c) that (d) but (e) Actually/Truly/In fact (f) If (g) which (h) who (i) and (j) So/For this
reason/That is why
3. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
There is a wise saying that a stitch in time saves nine. (a) ––, the value of timely action is great. (b) –– it saves much
labour and time. (c) ––, it prevents loss of labour and time. (d) –– if the work of today is put off for tomorrow, the load of
work of tomorrow will be very heavy. (e) –– that will demand a hurried action. (f) –– we know that hurry does not lessen
the volume of work. (g) –– .it increases the volume. (h) ––, delay sometimes complicates the action.(i) –– it becomes
impossible to do the task. (j) ––, we should take timely and prompt actions to avoid any difficulty in doing our respective
duties.
Ans: (a) So (b) Because (c) Besides/In fact (d) But (e) As a result (f) But (g) Rather (h) Moreover/So/Hen (i) Thus (j)
So/Therefore
4.Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Scientists have recently reported (a) –– the polar ice caps are melting. This is (b) –– a rise in atmospheric temperatures
known (c) –– the "Greenhouse Effect". According to Melvin, (d) –– won Nobel Prize for earlier research, the carbon
dioxide is primarily responsible for temperature rise in the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is given off (e) –– coal and oil
are burnt. This gas, accumulated in the atmosphere, causes Greenhouse Effect. Consequently the ice in the north (f) ––
5. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Mobile phone is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. It is useful (a) –– in respect of communication (b) –– in
many other ways. We can enjoy videos, songs etc. on it. (c) ––, we can enjoy the programmes of Radio and TV through it.
(d) ––, its price is not so high. Common people can buy it easily. (e) –– it has proved itself a very important thing in our
daily life. (f) –– it has dark aspects also. Young boys and girls enjoy pornography (g) –– obscene things on it. (h) –– they
are getting morally depraved. (i) –– we must be careful about this thing. (j) –– it will lead our young generation to the pit
of darkness.
Ans: (a) not only (b) but also (c) Besides (d) But (e) Thus (f) But (g) and/as well as (h) As a result/By this way (i)
So/Therefore/Hence (j) Otherwise
6. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Once upon a time there lived a cobbler in a village. He lived from hand to mouth. (a) –– he was not unhappy at all with
his present condition. (b) ––, he was very happy and satisfied with his condition of life. One day a rich man came to his
shop and learnt from him that he had no savings for the future. (c) ––, the rich man became very astonished. (d) ––, he felt
pity for the hardworking cobbler. (e) –– he wanted to give the cobbler some money. (f) ––the cobbler did not want to take
it, but the man persisted. (g) –– the cobbler agreed and took the money home. He went to bed as usual, but could not sleep
at all. He was always thinking that a thief might come to steal the money.(h) –– he kept awake. (i) ––, he took the money
and buried it under the floor. (j) ––, he could not sleep for a single moment.
Ans: (a) Nevertheless (b) Actually (c) At this (d) And (e) So (1) At first (g) At last (h) That is why (i) Then/At last (j) But
7. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Drug addiction is a curse in modern age. (a) ––, it is the habit of using unpresecribed medicine for exciting feelings. (b) ––
, drug addiction is found among the young generation. (c) –– it has engulfed the whole nation. (d) –– , people of all ages
have fallen victim to this dangerous disease. (e) ––, drugs create some kind of dream––like feelings. The drug takers
forget everything for the time being. (f) –– , the influence of drugs also causes long sleep to the drug addicts. (g) –– . the
after effects of drug are many. (h) –– it is harmful not only to the addicts but also to the whole society. (i) –– drug taking
is a disease, there should be given treatment to cure the addicts. (j) –– , parents and responsible authorities should be more
alert to cure drug addiction.
Ans: (a) Actually (b) At present (c) In fact (d) Consequently (e) For example (f) In addition (g) Not only this (h) To say
the truth (i) As (j) To sum up
8. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) –– possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest man in the world. Truly
speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b) ––nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being (c) ––
ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d)–– we should be honest in our life. It is believe that honesty is the best policy (e) ––
dishonesty is the sing of downfall, God helps those who are honest. (f) –– dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the
best time (g) –– children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents. (h) –– parents should be
honest. (i) –– they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j) –– they build up their character.
Ans: (a) who (b) because (c) but (d) So/That's why (e) whereas (f) On the other hand/On the contrary (g) when (h) for
which/and so (i) Again/Besides (j) Thus
9. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) –– all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (b)–– nowhere in the world. this
problem is so acute as in our country. (c) –– there are many reasons behind it. (d) –– our country is industrially backward.
(e) –– our traditional education system is service oriented. (f) ––. our students and youths have false sense of dignity.(g) –
– they run after jobs only. (h) ––. unemployment problem should be removed at any cost. (i) –– our education system
should be changed. (j) –– more mills and factories should be established.
10. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various diseases (a) –– blood
pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b) –– it pollutes air. (c) –– smoking causes harm to (d) –– the smokers (e) –
– the non––smokers who remain by them. (f) –– we should give up smoking. (g) –– it is (h) –– great an addiction to get
rid of. (i) –– nothing is impossible for us. (j) –– we are determined to give up it, we can certainly do it.
Ans: (a) such as/like (b) Moreover/Also (c) Besides (d) not only/both (e) but also/and (f) So/Therefore (g) However (h)
such/too (i) But (j) If
11. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Education is essential in our life. (a) –– we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honourable life in society. It
teaches us (b) –– how to earn but also how to spend. (c) ––. it teaches (d) –– to live in amity with others in society. (e) ––,
we must get proper education. (f) –– we should bear in mind (g) –– education is not only what we learn at educational
institutions but also (h) –– we learn outside these institutions. (i) ––, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our
birth (j) –– ends only in death.
Ans: (a) If (b) not only (c) Besides/Again (d) how (e) So (f) But/In this context (g) that (h) what (i) In fact (j) and
12. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We should always keep in mind (a) –– all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all (b)–– different people have
different capacities. (c) –– . harder exercise (d) –– wrestling and gymnastics are suitable for young people (e) –– they have
energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercise (f) –– walking. jogging and free hand
exercise. Over exercise never does good (g) –– it breaks down the health. (h) ––, we should always take those exercises (i)
–– would suit us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good health. It (j) –– builds our character.
Ans: (a) that (b) Because (c) For example (d) such as (e) as/because (f) such as (g) rather (h) So (i) which/ that (j) also
13. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) ––. we cannot step forward in our life without education. (b) –
–, throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and (c) –– ignorance has been compared to darkness.
(d) ––. the light of education enlightens us. (e) –– , it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. (f) –– it is education
which helps us to become a good citizen. (g) ––, education creates good citizen and ensures the smooth development of a
country. (h) ––, ignorance stands on the way of the development of an individual. (i) –– ignorance has a detrimental effect
on the overall development of a nation. (j) –– , we should come forward to educate every single person of our country and
thereby, ensure the development of our country.
Ans: (a) Likewise/Similarly (b) For this reason/That is why (c) on the contrary/on the other hand (d) In fact (e) Besides (f)
Moreover (g) Thus/In fact/Actually/Truly (h) On the contrary/On the other hand (i) In fact/Actually (j)
So/Therefore/Hence/This is why
14. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) –– it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily
brings happiness. (b) –– it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contented with what he gets and (c) ––
he has is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d) –– it cannot give us happiness. (e) ––, we can see that
the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) ––. they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) ––
pass sleepless nights. (h) –– there are a large number of poor men (i) –– are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) ––, money
cannot ensure happiness.
Ans: (a) Although/Though (b) Actually/In fact (c) what (d) but (e) That is why/For this reason/So/ Therefore/For example
(f) Virtually/Instead/Rather (g) and (h) On the other hand/On the contrary (i) who (j) This way/That is to say/Hence
15. Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
16.Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Home is the word (a) –– gives solace to each (b) –– every soul in the universe. Home is the place (c) –– people feel
secured. (d) –– a fortunate child I have my loving parents and one brother. My mother is an affectionate person. My father
is a caring (e) –– disciplined man, I have tremendous regard for both of them. (f) –– my mother gets angry with me. I feel
restless. (g) –– I make my mother happy again. My father is a quiet person. (h) –– at times, (i)–– he has spare time, he
plays with us and tells us interesting stories. And my brother is the cutest creature I've ever seen. (j) –– he is very small, he
is quite capable of expressing his concern for me.
Ans: (a) which (b) and (c) where (d) As (e) and (f) Whenever (g) Then (h) But (i) when (j) Though
17.Use appropiate sentence connectors in the blank space of the following passage.
Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa. (a) ––, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world. (b) –– the
Europeans were separated from the non––Europeans in South Africa. (c) ––, it was government policy of racial
segregation. (d) ––, the blacks were subjected to all sorts of indignities. (e) ––, they were denied all basic human rights. (f)
––, they were aliens in their own country. The cruel treatment of the blacks saddened Nelson Mendela. (g) ––, the great
leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice. (h) – –, this great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the
oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. (i) –– all this life he struggled against apartheid. (j) –– the great leader realized
the goal of liberating his people.
Ans: (a) In fact (b) Once/Earlier (c) Actually (d) As a result (e) Even (f) Truly speaking (g) So (h) As a resu (i) Rather (j)
Consequently/Finally
Synonym-Antonym
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1. Social values underline a set principles of generally accepted norms and behaviour of a society. Our forefathers
practised a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity responsibility, and piety. We have replaced
those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty, corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude
has made us self-centred and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awareness among all about the negative
impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create awareness among people about the out-
come of their misdeeds. We must have distinctive social values once practised by our forefather. We should give
importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the world better for living.
(a) accepted (Antonym) (b) sincerity (Antonym); (c) responsibility (Synonym); (d) complexity (Antonym); (e) envy
(Antonym); (f) vice (Antonym); (g) impact (Synonym); (h) outcome (Synonym); (i) importance (Synonym); (j) awareness
(Synonym);
2. Books are men's best friends in life. You may have many good friends; but you do not find them when you need them.
They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm.
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But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh some others will give you much pleasure.
Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your ever friends throughout your life.
(a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm
(antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).
3. Grass is a vegetation consisting of short plants with long narrow leaves. The grass family contains some 9000 species.
including both terrestrial and acquatic species. No other plant family has been so successful in colonising a broad range of
habitats across the globe. Most grasses have unconspicuous flowers that the wind pollinated. Certain species are cultivated
as food crops. Others are employed in horticulture.
(a)consist (synonym); (b) narrow (antonym); (c) include (antonym); (d) acquatic (synonym); (e) successful (synonym) (f)
broad (antonym); (g) habitat (synonym); (h) unconspicuous (synonym). (i) certain (antonym). (j) employed (synonym).
4. Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political opinion. It means fair
and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact, in a democratic country people elect their
representatives who work for the people. Free and fair election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic
country, people enjoy the rights of food, cloth, shelter, education, medical treatment and other facilities.
(a) allow (synonym) (b) freedom (synonym) (c) opinion (synonym) (d) fair (antonym) (e) equal (antonym) (f) division
(antonym) (g) elect (synonym) (h) system (synonym) (i) treatment (synonym) (j) facility (synonym).
5. We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability
and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve
it.
(a) never (antonym) (b) weaker (antonym) (c) discourage (antonym) (d) frustrating (synonym) (e) interest (synonym) (f)
ability (synonym) (g) dream (synonym) (h) best (antonym) (i) success (antonym) (j) achieve (synonym)
6. A thing cannot become as precious as gold only by way of glittering. People in general, are charmed and attracted by
outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a bright precious metal and its value is recognised by all.
Nevertheless, there are many metals cheaper than gold but look like it. They glitter for sometime and fade in course of
time. They fascinate our eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal that it can stand
the wear and tear of time and shine till the last moment of existence. In our society, there are so many people who are
outwardly very gentle and nice. But after a period of time, their real identity is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value
and morality.
(a) precious (antonym): (b) glitter (synonym); (c) attract (synonym); (d) outward (antonym); (e) recognize (synonym); (f)
fascinate (synonym); (g) glamour (antonym); (h) shine (antonym); (i) intrinsic (synonym); (j) morality (antonym).
7. A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of this is
impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main things is sincerity. seriousness should also be taken under consideration.
If a man is serious, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life.
(a) good (antonym); (b) speaker (synonym); (c) recitation (synonym); (d) impossible (antonym); (e) lazy (antonym); (f)
sincerity (synonym); (g) seriousness (synonym); (h) possible (antonym); (i) intention (synonym); (j) shine (synonym).
8. Illiteracy is a curse (antonym). It is the root cause (synonym) of ignorance (antonym) which frustrates (synonym) all
development (synonym) efforts of the government. No development effort can succeed (synonym) unless illiteracy is
eradicated (antonym). Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast (antonym) a population is
undoubtedly (synonym) a gigantic (antonym) task.
9. (a) Literacy (antonym) is a (b) blessing (antonym). No nation can (c) prosper (antonym) without education. (d)
Education (synonym) is the indicator of (e) prosperity (synonym) of a nation. It is often argued that an illiterate jobless
person is better than a literate jobless person. But this is quite (f) illogical (antonym). An educated person has (g) bigger
(a) Fascinating (antonym) (b) Interest (synonym) (c) Immoral (antonym) (d) Impatient (antonym) (e) Contain (synonym)
(f) Illogical (antonym) (g) Irregular (antonym) (h) Instructive (synonym) (i) Perfect (synonym) (j) Ethical (synonym)
Answer Sheet
1. (a) avoided/ignored/rejected (b) insincerity (c) accountability (d) simplicity (e) love/affection (f) virtue (g)
effect/influence/ impression (h) result/consequence/effect (i) significance (j) consciousness
2. (a) foe/enemy/rival (b) discard (c) compassion (d) justify/verify (e) true (f) benefit (g) cry (h) glee/delight (i) fetch/take
(j) concept
3. (a) comprise (b) broad/wide (c) exclude (d) amphibious (e) flourishing (f) narrow (g) territory/abode (h) invisible (i)
uncertain (j) engaged
4. (a) permit/approve (b) independence (c) view/ conjecture (d) unfair (e) unequal (f) unification (g) choose/select (h)
method/ process (i) cure/ care (j) advantage
5. (a) always (b) stronger (c) encourage (d) despairing (e) attention (f) capability (g) desire/aspiration (h) worst (i) failure
(j) attain
6. (a) cheap (b) shine/spark (c) charm/ fascinate (d) inward (e) accept/appreciate (f) charm/attract (g) charmlessness (h)
fade (i) inward/ inherent (j) immorality
7. (a) bad (b) orator (c) articulation (d) possible (e) active (f) honesty/ frankness (g) gravity/importance (h) impossible (i)
objective (j) prosper
8. (a) boon/ blessing (b) reason/ source/ agent (c) wisdom (d)discourages/ blocks (e) advancement
(f) prosper/flourish (g) fulfilled (h) tiny (i) definitely/undeniably (j) small/tiny
9. (a) Illiteracy (b) curse (c) fail (d) Literacy (e) progress (f) logical (g) greater (h) better (i) good (j) superior
10. (a) repelling (b) curiosity (c) moral (d) patient (e) hold (f) logical (g) regular (h) educative (i) thorough (j) moral.
2. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
You’ve cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the hardest
mental labour. Cut it off and sold it, said Della. Don’t you like me just as well, anyhow Im me without my hair ain’t I Jim
looked about the room curiously. You say your hair is gone he said with an air almost of idiocy.
Answer: "You've cut off your hair?" asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the
hardest mental labour. "Cut it off and sold it," said Della. "Don't you like me just as well, anyhow? I'm me, without my
hair, ain't I?" Jim looked about the room curiously. "You say your hair is gone?" he said, with an air almost of idiocy.
3. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Answer:
Sajid: Hurrah! We've won the match.
Sifat : What match, Sajid?
Sajid: The football match between your school team and our school team.
Sifat: Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid: We won by 3 goals to one (1).
Sifat: I thought, our team was better than yours.
Sajid: The result shows who is better.
Sifat: Anyway, we'll do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck, Sifat.
4. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Jerry: I can chop some wood today.
Writer: But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry: Im the boy
Writer: You But youre very small in size.
Jerry: Size doesn’t matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don’t chop well. Ive been chopping wood for a long time
Writer: Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do
Answer:
Jerry: I can chop some wood today.
Writer: But I've a boy coming from the orphanage.
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Jerry: I'm the boy.
Writer: You? But you're small in size.
Jerry: Size doesn't matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop well. I've been chopping wood for a long time.
Writer: Very well. There's the axe. Go ahead. See, what you can do.
5. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
The traveller said to the peasant “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn” The peasant said “Yes I can Do you want
one in which you can spend the night” The traveller said, “I don’t wish to stay there I only want a meal” Follow me and I
will take you to a nice one.
Answer: The traveller said to the peasant, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?” The peasant said, “Yes, I can. Do
you want one in which you can spend the night?” The traveller said, “I don't wish to stay there. I only want a meal.”
Follow me, and I will take you to a nice one.
6. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Answer:
Student: Excuse me, sir. May I come in?
Teacher: Yes, come in.
Student: Thank you, sir.
Teacher: What can! do for you?
Student: Would you kindly make*me clear about the use of this punctuation
mark?
Teacher: Didn't you attend my class yesterday?
Student: No, sir. I did not come.
Teacher: Why? You must not miss any class.
Student: I'll never miss any class, sir.
Teacher: Why You must not miss any class.
Student: I'll never miss any class, sir.
7. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell the reason for begging the
boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell would you please hear my story. Yes, I would love
to I said to him. Instead of telling the story, the boy simply began to cry.
Answer: While I was going to the market yesterday. I met a boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell the reason for
begging. The boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said, oh! sir, I have a sad tale to tell. Would you please hear my story?
Yes, I would love to, I said to him. Instead of telling the story, the boy simply began to cry.
8. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Hasan: Can you tell me a little about Dhaka
Hasib: Sure what would you like to know
Hasan: Well whats a good time to visit there? Hasib: I think you can visit in winter.
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Hasan: Good and what should I see there
Hasib: Well you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not leave Dhaka
without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan: Anything else.
Hasib: Oh yes if you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of Mughal and
British architecture.
Answer:
Hasan: Can you tell me a little about Dhaka?
Hasib: Sure. What would you like to know?
Hasan: Well, what's a good time to visit there?
Hasib: I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan: Good and what should | see there?
Hasib: Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not leave Dhaka
without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan: Anything else?
Hasib: Oh, yes. If you have, time, you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of Mughal and
British architecture.
9. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts
One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry but could
not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to this miserable
condition so I started asking him questions.
Answer: One day while going to college, I met an old man who had nothing of his own. Having seen me, he began to cry
but could not as he was too weak to cry. Feeling great pity for him, I wanted to know about him. “What led him to this
miserable condition?” So, I started asking him questions.
10. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Bindu: do you read a newspaper regularly Hema.
Hema: Yes I do. What about you.
Bindu: To tell you frankly I do not read a newspaper regularly.
Hema: Why you get enough time.
Bindu: I do but I do not like it. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Hema: Strange why do you think so.
Answer:
Bindu: Do you read a newspaper regularly, Hema?
Hema: Yes, !do. What about you?
Bindu: To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper regularly.
Hema: Why? You get enough time.
Bindu: I do, but I do not like it. Moreover, I think it is a wastage of time.
Hema : Strange! Why do you think so?
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Abid: We are about to finish our H.S.C examination Are you thinking about your future Hasib: Yes, what about you
Abid: I want to pursue higher education what are your plans
Hasib: I rather follow some vocational courses to make my career
Abid: Really have you thought of any particular vocation
Hasib: Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course This career has a prospect these days
Abia: Is it suitable for boys
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Hasib: Why not Boys are as good as girls in many professions now- days Whats your future plan
Abid: I would like to go for teaching
Hasib: It’s a good profession for a studious boy like you
Answer:
Abid: We are about to finish our H.S.C examination. Are you thinking about your future?
Hasib: Yes, what about you?
Abid: I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans?
Hasib: I rather follow some vocational courses to make my career.
Abid: Really! Have you thought of any particular vocation?
Hasib: Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course. This career has a prospect these days
Abid: Is it suitable for boys?
Hasib: Why not? Boys are as good as girls in many professions nowadays. What's your future plan?
Abid: I would like to go for teaching.
Hasib: It's a. good profession for a studious boy like you.
12. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
“I’m not in the least hungry,” my guest sighed “but if you insist I don’t mind having some asparagus.” I ordered them.
“Aren’t you going to have any” “No I never eat asparagus.” “I know there are people who don’t like them. The fact is you
ruin your palate by all the meat you eat.” “Coffee” I said “Yes, just an ice cream and coffee” she answered.
Answer: “I'm not in the least hungry,” my guest sighed, “but if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus! ordered
them. to have an "Aren't you going to have any?" "No, I never eat asparagus." "| know there are people who don't like
them. The fact is, you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat. "Coffee", I said. "Yes, just an ice cream and coffee," she
answered.
13. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good health said
mr karim.
Answer: “How is your father, Rana?” said Mr Karim. “He is very well. Thank you,” replied Rana. “I am glad to hear that
he is in good health," said Mr Karim.
14. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following texts.
Tourist: How old is the edifice guide
Guide: Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist: What a wonderful edifice it is Guide. It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India.
Tourist: Oh! I see
Guide: Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist: Isnt the place safe?
Guide: It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.
Answer:
Tourist: How old is the edifice, guide?
Guide: Madame, it's a 15th-century edifice.
Tourist: What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide: It was built by Akbar, the then emperor of India.
Tourist: Oh! I see.
Guide: Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist: Isn't the place safe?
Guide: It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.
Answer:
Son: Did you keep a diary during the liberation war?
Father: Yes, I did. Son: Can I have a look at it?
Father: I'm afraid I've lost it.
Son: Can you remember anything about it?
Father: Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out but we
didn't let you.
Son: Why?
Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
Son: I can't remember anything.
Father: It's natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.
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she/he likes me very much. She/he is an M.A in English. She/he is favorite to me for many reasons. He/she
teaches me at home. He/she also teaches me how to he/she becomes very anxious and comes to speak in
English fluently and correctly. Whenever I become sick, round. she/he has joyous expression on his/her
face. She/he is always careful and conscious of my education and my health. He/she has always suggests
me to take the path of honesty. I follow his/her advice to build up my to take character and career. I like
........ as she/he looks after me in every setup of my life. After all, he/she is, undoubtedly, an ideal because
of his/her extraordinary and gentle behaviors. Thatꞌs why, she/he is my dearest and nearest one.
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common figure in our country ........ is a person who lives by (v+ing) all day and night. He usually lives in a
slum or a small hut. He is very hard-working, strong-bodied man. He is sociable, sweet-voice, and gentle in
nature. He works both in fair and rough weather. He works for the betterment of the people of our society.
Sometime he has to starve with his family. Though he works hard, he leads a very sorrowful life. His
sorrow knows no bounds when he falls in ill. he can not educate his children owing to acute poverty. He
lives misery and dies in misery. He has no security is our society. Yet he is happy because he earns hone
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Formal Letter
1. To District Commissioner for ensuring social distancing in
crowded area during covid-19 Pandemic.
2. To the Principal to change one of your elective subjects.
3. To the Principal not to allow any student or teacher to use cell
phone in the classroom/ examination hall.
4. To the Principal for enhancing facilities in the college
library/common room/canteen/ multimedia facilities.
5. To the Principal for setting up a college library/common room /
auditorium/ canteen / hostel.
7. To the UNO/DC for sending immediately relief for the flood-
affected people.
8. To the Principal for a seat in the college hostel.
9. To the principal to take some extra class / online class.
Sir,
With due respect and humble submission We/I beg to draw your kind attention for the following subject
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We are beset with many problems. (Name) is one of the most serious of them. (Name) is a great problem. It is a curse for
human beings. This problem has become a great concern (all over the world/in our country) This problem is becoming
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Causes, Effects and preventions
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Causes:
1. Smoke 2. Garbage 3. Vehicles Fume
4. Deforestation 5. Industrial 6. Toxic chemical
Effects:
1. It cause different diseases. 2. It causes global warming.
3. It increases Carbon-dioxide. 4. It increases temperature.
5. It causes unnatural death.
Prevention:
1. Smoke should be controlled. 2. Garbage should be properly managed
3.Vehicles fume should be controlled 4. Deforestation should be stopped.
5.Industrial waste should be properly managed.
CORRUPTION
Causes:
1. Greed 2. Nepotism
3. Tendency to be rich over night 4. Misuse of political power.
5. Weakness of administration 6. Lack of morality.
Effect:
1. It destroys the country image. 2. It destroys the backbone of a nation
ACID THROWING
Causes:
1. Failure in love 2. Failure in fulfilling demand
3. Jealousy 4. Lack of morality
5. Weakness of administration. 6. Open market sale of acid.
Effects:
1. It kills valuable life. 2. It leads to gradual death.
3. Sometimes the victim becomes mad. 4. It damages the appearance.
Preventions:
1. Jealousy should be avoided. 2. Morality should be developed.
3. Administration should be strong 4. Open market sale of acid should be stopped
SMOKING/DRUG ADDTION
Causes:
1. Frustration 2. Bad company 3. Unawareness of parents
4. Curiosity 5. Hobby 6. Tension
Effects:
1. It causes cancer. 2. It irritates eyes
3. It increases blood pressure. 4. It damages brain.
5. It causes respiratory diseases. 6. It causes unnatural death.
Prevention:
1. Frustration should be removed. 2.Bad company should be avoided.
3. Curiosity should be controlled 4. Hobby should be reasonable.
5. Parents should be aware 6. Tension should be removed.
LOAD SHEDDING
Causes:
1. Less production 2. Increasing demand 3. Illegal connection
4. Mismanagement 5. Weakness of administration 6.Corruption
7. System loss 8. Lack of awareness
Effects:
1. Production of mills and factories remains stopped.
2. Operation remains stopped.
3. Student cannot study.
4. Surroundings become dark.
5. Hijacking, Robbery, Snatching etc. occur.
6. It hampers economic development
Prevention:
PRICE HIKE
Causes:
1.Less production. 2. Increasing demand . 3. Storing.
4. Syndicate. 5. Weakness of administration.
6. Dishonest business man.
Effects:
1. The lower and the middle class people suffer most.
2. Market becomes restless.
3. Poor people cannot buy their necessary things.
Prevention:
1. Production should be increased.
2. Storing should be avoided.
3. Syndicate should be broken.
4. Dishonest businessman should be punished.
5. Administration should be strong.
TRAFFIC JAM
Causes:
1. To many vehicles 2. Overtaking tendency
3. Narrow roads. 4. Illegal parking
5. Unlicensed vehicles. 6. Insufficient traffic police.
Effects:
1. The students cannot go to school and college in time.
2. The officials cannot go to office in time.
3. The hospital going patient suffer most.
4. It kills our valuable time
Prevention:
1. Over taking tendency should be avoided.
2. Illegal parking should be removed.
3. Marrow roads should be widened.
4. Unlicensed vehicles should be banned.
5. Sufficient traffic police should be appointed.
ARSENIC POLLUTION
Causes:
1. Drinking arsenic pollute water.
2. Drinking unsafe water.
POPULATION PROBLEM
Causes:
1. Superstition 2. Illiteracy
3. Ignorance 4. Poverty
5. Early Marriage
Effects:
1. It causes various problems such as: fool shortage, education problem, shelter shortage,
health hazards, lack of medicine, environment pollution and poverty.
2. People become unemployed and addicted to drugs.
3. It causes price hike.
Prevention:
1. Superstition should be removed. 2. Illiteracy must be removed.
3. Ignorance has to be removed. 4. Poverty should be removed.
5. Early marriage must be stopped.
UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM
Causes:
1. Poverty 2. Smaller area than her total population
3. Traditional educational system. 4. Traditional educational system.
5. Lack of vocational training. 6. Agro-based economy.
7. Industrial backwardness. 8. Economic stagnancy.
9. Illiteracy 10. Corruption.
11. Nepotism. 12. Lack of FDL.
Effects:
1. It is a social evil.
2. It causes social crime.
3. The unemployed become burden for the country.
DOWRY
Causes:
1. Greed 2. Illiteracy
3. social custom 4. Ignorance.
5. Lack of Awareness. 6. Weakness of Administration
7. Weakness of judgment.
Effects:
1. It causes inhuman torture to the women.
2. Many girls die for it.
3. It destroys social value.
4. It destroys social value.
5. It is a fatal crime.
Prevention:
1. Greed should be avoided. 2. Girls should be educated.
3. Awareness should be raised. 4. Capital punishment should be ensured.
5.Administation should be strong.
CAUSES OF FAILURE IN ENGLISH
Causes:
1. Foreign language 2. Improper syllabus.
3. Lack of trained teachers. 4. Lack of awareness.
6.Fear of English.
Effects:
1. Many students do not continue study
2. They do not get better.
3. Future becomes dark.
4. He becomes disconnected form the rest world.
Prevention:
1. Fear should be removed.
2. Syllabus should be proper.
3. Trained teacher should be appointed.4. Proper guidance should be ensured.