Modifier Practice for HSC Examination (All Board

Questions-5.0)
Modifiers Worksheet-5.0 All Board Questions 2023
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2023]
Cricket is an (a) --- (pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game
of (b) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. A (c) -
--- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played
between two teams. (d) --- (use a distributive pronoun to pre-
modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field
must be (e) --- (post-modify the noun). It requires two wooden
bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (f) --- (use a numeral adjective
to pre-modify the noun) Umpires conduct the game. Sometimes,
a third umpire is required (g) --- (use an infinitive to post-modify
the verb) an acute confusion. (h) --- (use a participle to pre-
modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at
a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If (i) --- (use an
indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next
batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j) --- (use an adverbial
phrase to post modify) to out all batters of the opposite.
2. [Rajshahi Board-2023]
People around were just watching as the (a) — (pre-modify the
noun) boy started (b) — (post-modify the verb) into the (c) —
(pre-modify the noun) canal. Then the traffic constable came. (d)
—- (pre-modify the noun with a present participle) no time, he
jumped into the canal. The (e) — (pre-modify the noun with an
adjective) constable did not think of his (f) — (pre-modify the
noun) life. He was (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adjective) kind that he risked his life. People (h) — (post-modify
the noun) by canal praised him (i) — (post-modify the verb with
an adverb). This type of person is a model (i) — (post-modify the
noun).
3. [Cumilla Board-2023]
Amerigo, (a) --- (use noun in apposition) lives alone. His parents
now live separate and none of them wants (b) --- (use an
infinitive to post modify the verb) his responsibility. (c) --- (use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) mother told him to go away
because she is married to another man. (d) --- (use determiner to
pre-modify the noun) streets are now his home. He wanted (e) --
- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) money from his father
to buy a (f) --- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
ticket. But his father did not answer. He earns his living by
working hard. (g) --- (use adverbial to pre-modify the verb) he
finds work. (h) --- (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
works are risky for him. Once he sold ice cream (i) --- (use a
prepositional phrase to post modify the verb). But he got (j) ---
(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) money in return from the
owner of the ice cream shop.
4. [Jashore Board-2023]
Language plays a (a) ____ (pre-modify the adjective with 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) ____
(post-modify the verb with 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) ____ (use adverb to post-modify the verb) to establish the right
to our language. Many (j) ____ (pre- modify the noun with an
adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our
mother-tongue.
5. [Sylhet Board-2023]
Drug addiction among the young generation has become a (a)
_____ (pre modify the noun) concern. Drug is mainly used as
medicine (b) ____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb)
diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called
drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c) ____ (post
modify the verb). They take drugs to forget (d) ____ (use
possessive to pre modify the noun) sadness. (e) _____ (pre
modify the noun) people take drugs (f) ____ (use adverb to post
modify). Drug addiction causes (g) ____ (pre modify the noun)
harm to human body. (h) ____ (use a participle) them aware, we
can remove this curse from our society. All concerned should
take initiatives (l) ____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb)
it. The criminals should be punished with an (j) ____ (use a noun
adjective) hand.
6. [Barishal Board -2023]
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bangla literature. He
was a (a) --- (pre modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) --- (post
modify the verb) in almost all branches of Bangla literature.
Nazrul, (c) --- (use an appositive to post modify the noun), won
the attention of everybody in his childhood. He wrote ceaselessly
until the death of (d) --- (use a possessive to pre modify the
noun) poetic flair. He composed (e) --- (pre modify the noun)
songs (f) --- (post modify the noun with an adjective clause). His
literary works have enriched (g) —- (pre modify the noun)
Literature. His poems and songs played a great role (h) --- (use
an infinitive to post modify the verb) in our war of Liberation. He
(i) --- (pre modify the verb) sang the songs of equality in his
poems. He is (j) --- (pre modify the noun with determiner) pride,
no doubt.
7. [Dinajpur Board-2023]
An (a) ____ (pre-modify the noun) student is he, who has (b) ____
(ase a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. he
studies (c) ____ (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d)
____ (pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he
never neglects (e) ____ (use a possessive) duty. He even makes
the proper use of (f) ___ (use a determiner to pre-modify the
noun) moment. Sabuj. (g)___ (post modify the noun with an
appositive) of our class is an example of a good student. Sabuj is
(h) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try (i) ____
(modify the verb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. I want to be
one of the (j) ____ (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class.
Answer: (a) ideal; (b) many; (c) regularly; (d) main; (e) his; (f)
every; (g) a student; (h) very; (i) to be; (j) brightest
8. [Mymensingh Board-2023]
The purpose of education is to bring about (a) ___ (use an
adjective to pre-modify the noun) changes in (b) ___ (use a
possessive to pre-modify the noun) behaviour. It also brings
changes in our lives and society (c) ___ (use a relative clause to
post-modify the noun). If it fails to do so, it can't be called
education. Education is not only receiving certificates and getting
grades. It is (d) ___ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
more than that, we can apply our (e) ____ use a part participle to
pre-modify the noun) knowledge in our engagement with the
world that lies (f) ____ (use an adverb to post-modify the verb).
We can do that in (g) ____ (use an adjective to pre-modify the
noun) ways. One way is civic engagement which is (h) ____ (use
an adverb to pre-modify the verb 'appreciated') appreciated all
over the world. Civic engagement means working to make
difference in civic life (i) ____ (use a prepositional phrase to
post-modify the noun life'). A person (j) ____ (use a past
participle to post modify the noun) civically is concerned about
civic issues like injustice, discrimination and other forms of
social ills.
9.[Chattogram Board -2023]
We know that (a) --- (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun)
species are important for maintaining (b) --- (pre-modify the
noun) balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment
changes (c) --- (post- modify the verb). In order to protect the
environment from being spoilt, we should protect (d) --- (use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) wildlife. (e) --- (use
determiner to pre- modify the noun phrase) good news is that
many countries are taking action (f) --- (use infinitive phrase to
post-modify the verb). George Lay Cock, (g) ---(use appositive to
post-modify the noun) writes, "Mankind must develop a concern
for wild creatures and determine that (h) --- (use demonstrative
to pre-modify the noun) wild species will not perish (i) --- (use
prepositional phrase as post-modifier). We have to save wild
animals (j) --- (use relative clause as post-modifier).
All Board Questions 2023 with Answer
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2023]
Cricket is an (a) --- (pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game
of (b) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. A (c) -
--- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played
between two teams. (d) --- (use a distributive pronoun to pre-
modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field
must be (e) --- (post-modify the noun). It requires two wooden
bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (f) --- (use a numeral adjective
to pre-modify the noun) Umpires conduct the game. Sometimes,
a third umpire is required (g) --- (use an infinitive to post-modify
the verb) an acute confusion. (h) --- (use a participle to pre-
modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at
a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If (i) --- (use an
indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next
batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j) --- (use an adverbial
phrase to post modify) to out all batters of the opposite.
Answer: (a) international /elite; (b) our; (c) cricket; (d) Each; (e)
well-maintained; (f) Two; (g) to resolve/clear; (h) Having/Taking;
(i) any; (j) hard enough.
2. [Rajshahi Board-2023]
People around were just watching as the (a) — (pre-modify the
noun) boy started (b) — (post-modify the verb) into the (c) —
(pre-modify the noun) canal. Then the traffic constable came. (d)
—- (pre-modify the noun with a present participle) no time, he
jumped into the canal. The (e) — (pre-modify the noun with an
adjective) constable did not think of his (f) — (pre-modify the
noun) life. He was (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adjective) kind that he risked his life. People (h) — (post-modify
the noun) by canal praised him (i) — (post-modify the verb with
an adverb). This type of person is a model (i) — (post-modify the
noun).
Answer: (a) young; (b) drowning; (c) deep; (d) Wasting; (e) police;
(f) own; (g) so; (h) standing/sitting; (i) enormously/ greatly
/cheerfully/a lot/ tremendously; (j) for the society/ of dedication
and sacrifice.
3. [Cumilla Board-2023]
Amerigo, (a) --- (use noun in apposition) lives alone. His parents
now live separate and none of them wants (b) --- (use an
infinitive to post modify the verb) his responsibility. (c) --- (use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) mother told him to go away
because she is married to another man. (d) --- (use determiner to
pre-modify the noun) streets are now his home. He wanted (e) --
- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) money from his father
to buy a (f) --- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
ticket. But his father did not answer. He earns his living by
working hard. (g) --- (use adverbial to pre-modify the verb) he
finds work. (h) --- (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
works are risky for him. Once he sold ice cream (i) --- (use a
prepositional phrase to post modify the verb). But he got (j) ---
(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) money in return from the
owner of the ice cream shop.
Answer: (a) a street child; (b) to take; (c) His; (d) The; (e) some;
(f) bus; (g) hardly; (h) These; (i) on the beach; (j) no.
4. [Jashore Board-2023]
Language plays a (a) ____ (pre-modify the adjective with 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) ____
(post-modify the verb with 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) ____ (use adverb to post-modify the verb) to establish the right
to our language. Many (j) ____ (pre- modify the noun with an
adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our
mother-tongue.
Answer: a) very; (b) in the morning; (c) conscious/active; (d) to
express; (e) to share/to gather; (f) always; (g) integral/inevitable;
(h) independent; (i) a lot/hard/enormously; (j) brave/courageous
5. [Sylhet Board-2023]
Drug addiction among the young generation has become a (a)
_____ (pre modify the noun) concern. Drug is mainly used as
medicine (b) ____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb)
diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called
drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c) ____ (post
modify the verb). They take drugs to forget (d) ____ (use
possessive to pre modify the noun) sadness. (e) _____ (pre
modify the noun) people take drugs (f) ____ (use adverb to post
modify). Drug addiction causes (g) ____ (pre modify the noun)
harm to human body. (h) ____ (use a participle) them aware, we
can remove this curse from our society. All concerned should
take initiatives (l) ____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb)
it. The criminals should be punished with an (j) ____ (use a noun
adjective) hand.
Answer: (a) major; (b) to cure; (c) heavily; (d) their; (e) Young; (f)
widely/recklessly; (g) severe; (h) Making; (i) to prevent; (j) iron
6. [Barishal Board -2023]
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bangla literature. He
was a (a) --- (pre modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) --- (post
modify the verb) in almost all branches of Bangla literature.
Nazrul, (c) --- (use an appositive to post modify the noun), won
the attention of everybody in his childhood. He wrote ceaselessly
until the death of (d) --- (use a possessive to pre modify the
noun) poetic flair. He composed (e) --- (pre modify the noun)
songs (f) --- (post modify the noun with an adjective clause). His
literary works have enriched (g) —- (pre modify the noun)
Literature. His poems and songs played a great role (h) --- (use
an infinitive to post modify the verb) in our war of Liberation. He
(i) --- (pre modify the verb) sang the songs of equality in his
poems. He is (j) --- (pre modify the noun with determiner) pride,
no doubt.
Answer: (a) revolutionary/rebel; (b) relentlessly /tirelessly; (c) an
orphan child/a prodigy; (d) his; (e) many; (f) which are
loved/appreciated by all; (g) Bengali/Bangla; (h) to encourage
people; (i) always; (j) our
7. [Dinajpur Board-2023]
An (a) ____ (pre-modify the noun) student is he, who has (b) ____
(ase a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. he
studies (c) ____ (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d)
____ (pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he
never neglects (e) ____ (use a possessive) duty. He even makes
the proper use of (f) ___ (use a determiner to pre-modify the
noun) moment. Sabuj. (g)___ (post modify the noun with an
appositive) of our class is an example of a good student. Sabuj is
(h) ___ (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try (i) ____
(modify the verb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. I want to be
one of the (j) ____ (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class.
Answer: (a) ideal; (b) many; (c) regularly; (d) main; (e) his; (f)
every; (g) a student; (h) very; (i) to be; (j) brightest
8. [Mymensingh Board-2023]
The purpose of education is to bring about (a) ___ (use an
adjective to pre-modify the noun) changes in (b) ___ (use a
possessive to pre-modify the noun) behaviour. It also brings
changes in our lives and society (c) ___ (use a relative clause to
post-modify the noun). If it fails to do so, it can't be called
education. Education is not only receiving certificates and getting
grades. It is (d) ___ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
more than that, we can apply our (e) ____ use a part participle to
pre-modify the noun) knowledge in our engagement with the
world that lies (f) ____ (use an adverb to post-modify the verb).
We can do that in (g) ____ (use an adjective to pre-modify the
noun) ways. One way is civic engagement which is (h) ____ (use
an adverb to pre-modify the verb 'appreciated') appreciated all
over the world. Civic engagement means working to make
difference in civic life (i) ____ (use a prepositional phrase to
post-modify the noun life'). A person (j) ____ (use a past
participle to post modify the noun) civically is concerned about
civic issues like injustice, discrimination and other forms of
social ills.
Answer: (a) positive/effective; (b) our; (c) in which we live/where
we live; (d) much/far; (e) acquired; (f) around; (g) many/different;
(h) greatly; (i) of a person; (j) behaved
[Chattogram Board -2023]
We know that (a) --- (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun)
species are important for maintaining (b) --- (pre-modify the
noun) balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment
changes (c) --- (post- modify the verb). In order to protect the
environment from being spoilt, we should protect (d) --- (use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) wildlife. (e) --- (use
determiner to pre- modify the noun phrase) good news is that
many countries are taking action (f) --- (use infinitive phrase to
post-modify the verb). George Lay Cock, (g) ---(use appositive to
post-modify the noun) writes, "Mankind must develop a concern
for wild creatures and determine that (h) --- (use demonstrative
to pre-modify the noun) wild species will not perish (i) --- (use
prepositional phrase as post-modifier). We have to save wild
animals (j) --- (use relative clause as post-modifier).
Answer: (a) all; (b) environmental/ecological (c) drastically/
often for worse) greatly; (d) our; (e) The; (f) to protect (the
wildlife); (g) a famous environmentalist/author of several books
on wildlife; (h) these; (i) in the near future; (j) which are in the risk
of extinction
HSC Examination -2019 all board questions
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board 2019]
Arsenic is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b)---(use
an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dangerous for human
health. (c)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
substance is found in the water of the tube well. There are (d)---
(use quantifier to pre-modify tie noun) villages in (e)---(use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. Most of our (f)---
(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink tube
well water. As a result, many of them are suffering from the
arsenic problem. This problem is (g)---(pre-modify the verb)
found in North Bengal. We should take proper measures (h)---
(post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). Government is
trying to mark the tube wells having arsenic (i)---(use a participle
to post modify the verb) red colour. People should be refrained
from drinking water of (j) – (use demonstrative to pre-modify the
noun) tube wells. Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis.
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2019]
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.
3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2019]
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. [Jashore Board 2019]
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.
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2019]
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.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Sylhet Board-2019]
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. [Barishal Board-2019]
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.
8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
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.
HSC Examination -2018 all board questions
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Combined Board Kh set-2018]
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. [Combined Board Kha set-2018;Sylhet
Board-2017]
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).
HSC Examination -2017 all board questions
11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2017]
Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) – (post-modify the
verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing, trees are
being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) —- (pre-modify the
noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who
cut trees in our forest (c) —- (use an infinitive phrase to post-
modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify
the noun) level is ‘rising and many parts of the world are going to
be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are
(e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert
as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a
participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g)
– (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately
will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h)
– (use an adverbial phrase to postmodify the verb) one day the
country will turn into a great dessert. The (i) —- (use a participle
to pre modify the noun) temperature will cause the greenhouse
effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use an
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb)
12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2017]
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 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.
13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2017]
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.
14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Jashore Board-2017; Barishal Board-2016]
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.
15. 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-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.
16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Barishal Board-2017]
Raja, (a)--- (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known
to his classmates as a good student. He has (b)---(use a
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that
the (c)--- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a
student is to study and he never neglects (d)---(use a
demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e)---
(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He
maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f)--
-(post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough
time to study. He goes to school (g)--- (post-modify the verb with
an adverb). He never wastes a (h)---(use determiner to pre-
modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i)---(pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents
and teachers. He never mixes with (j)---(pre-modify the noun)
boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation.
17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2017]
Sabbir is (a)--- (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase)
ideal student. He prepares (b) (use possessive to pre-modify the
noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c)---
(post-modify the verb) in every examination as he does not waste
time. He knows time once lost is lost forever. So, he utilizes
every moment. During his free time, he goes to his native village.
He teaches (d)---(pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e)---
(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from
his village. (f)--- (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb)
illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive
development there. He is (g)---(use an intensifier to premodify
the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h)---(use
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a
lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also
respected by him. His father, (i)---(post-modify the noun phrase
with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal
housewife, (j)---(pre-modify the verb) supports him very much.
Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays.
HSC Examination -2016 all board questions
18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2016]
Rabindranath Tagore was a (a)--- (pre-modify the noun) poet of
Bengali literature. He was born in a (b)--- (pre-modify the noun)
family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c)--- (post-
modify the verb). He wrote his (d)---(pre-modify the noun) verse
at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London
(e)--- (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He
was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f)---(pre-
modify the noun) coach, Mr Scott. He was lucky (g)---(post-
modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr
Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h)--- (post-
modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s
debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i)---(post-
modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this,
his family thought that they might lose their son (j)--- (postmodify
the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata.
19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2016]
It was a hot (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
day. A (b) – (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields
looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water.
She felt (c)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug
below her. She flew (d) – (post-modify the verb) to see if there
was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the
jug. The crow tried (e)--- (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify
the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too
narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow
out. But she found (f)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the
noun) jug too heavy. The Crow thought (g)---(use a phrase to
post-modify the verb) what to do. (h)---(use a participle to pre-
modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i)---(pre
modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the
pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and
more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it
was high (j)---(post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink.
The crow quenched her thirst and flew away.
20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2016]
I had a peculiar experience (a)---(Post-modify the verb) while
travelling to St. Martin’s Island. visited the island along with my
family. Zahid, (b)--- (Post-modify the noun with an appositive),
was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c)--- (use a
determiner to pre-modify the noun) seagulls. The (d)---(pre-
modify the noun) birds were flying (e)---(post-modify the verb)
with the ship. They became (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify
the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with
chips and biscuits. (g)---them (use a present participle to pre-
modify the verb), we became (h)---(use an intensifier to pre-
modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i)---(use an infinitive
phrase to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple
of days. We can never forget (j)---(use a demonstrative to pre-
modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds.
21. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Jashore Board-2016]
Most of the people in (a)---(use possessive to pre-modify the
noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is
an (b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and
we are living in a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you
know English (d)---(post- modify the verb with an adverb), you
can communicate with (e)--- (use the article to pre-modify the
noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element
of your (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill.
Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you
cannot complete (g) – (use possessive to pre-modify the noun)
higher studies because most of the books are written in English
in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English
will also hamper your (h) – (use a noun-adjective) development.
In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will
suffer (i)--- (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/
Adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn
English (j)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today.
22. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2016]
Once there lived a (a)--- (pre-modify noun) fox in a jungle. One
day, while he was walking (b) – (post-modify the verb) through
the jungle, he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c)---(pre
modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very
cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d)---(post
modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the
foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen
to me, please, I have discovered a (e)---(pre modify the noun)
thing. It is that our tails are (f)---(pre-modify the adjective)
useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our
tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g)---
(post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h)---(post-modify
the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i)---(pre-
modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but
evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j)---
(pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”
23. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Sylhet Board-2016]
Othello, (a)---(use an appositive to post-modify the noun), had
risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many
(b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against
the Turks. Everyone praised him (c)--- (use an adverb to post-
modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him.
Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named
Desdemona (d)---(use a relative clause to post-modify the
noun). Brabantio (e)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb)
invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in
wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told
them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f)---(use an
intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky.
Desdemona had to weep (g)---(use a present participle to post-
modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening
to it. She pitied Othello (h)---(use an adverb to post-modify the
verb) for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i)---
(use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to love. She
refused all the young men (j)---(use an infinitive to post-modify
the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from
North Africa.
24. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2016]
Water is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no
colour of (b)--- (possessive to pre modify) own. The (c)
(determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By
drinking water, we can quench (d)---(possessive to pre-modify
the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e)---(pre-
modify the noun) water is life killing. By drinking contaminated
water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We
may (f)---(pre-modify the verb) face (g) (pre-modify the noun)
death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h)--
-(noun adjective to pre modify the noun) pollution. Waste
materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there.
Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides on their land. During the
rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides,
latrines (i) – (participle to post-modify the noun) on ponds and
rivers cause water pollution. (j)---(pre-modify the noun)
awareness should be raised to stop water pollution.
Modifiers Worksheet-5.0 With Answer
HSC Examination -2019 all board questions
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Dhaka Board 2019] Arsenic is a (a)---(pre-modify
the noun) substance. It is (b)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify
the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c)---(use a
demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) substance is found in the
water of the tube well. There are (d)---(use quantifier to pre-
modify tie noun) villages in (e)---(use possessive to pre-modify
the noun) country. Most of our (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-
modify the noun) people drink tube well water. As a result, many
of them are suffering from the arsenic problem. This problem is
(g)---(pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal. We should
take proper measures (h)---(post-modify the verb with an
infinitive phrase). Government is trying to mark the tube wells
having arsenic (i)---(use a participle to post modify the verb) red
colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) –
(use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) tube wells.
Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis.
Answer: a) harmful/poisonous/detrimental; b)
very/extremely; c) this; d) many/several; e)our; f)
village/common village; g) mostly/ usually
/unexpectedly/nowadays; h) to remain safe/to remove this
problem/to purify the water; i) painting; j) those/these
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2019]
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. [Cumilla Board 2019]
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.
Answer: a) significant/important; b) bookish; c) to increase/to
enrich; d) everyday/regularly; e) to know; f) Reading
newspaper; g) different/ various; h) properly/ rightly/ justly/
wisely; i) impartial; j) always / really /actually/ truly
4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Jashore Board 2019]
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. [Chattogram Board-2019]
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) working; 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. [Sylhet Board-2019]
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.
Answer: a) store house; b) belonging; c) Some/Several; d)
reading; e) systematically; f) of the readers/ students; g)
dictionaries /encyclopaedias; h) of academic categories; i)
card; j) mainly/generally
7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Barishal Board-2019]
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. [Dinajpur Board-2019]
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
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9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the
blank spaces. [Combined Board Kh set-2018]
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.
Answer: a) widespread/great/popular; b) present /current; c)
varied/various; d) numerous; e) Various Television; f)
very/highly; g) highly; h) run/conducted; i)
several/some/many; j) an
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Combined Board Kha set-2018;Sylhet
Board-2017]
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).
Answer: a) famous/great/rebel/renowned; b)
almost/extensively/profusely; c) our national poet/a rebel
poet/a small boy; d) his; e) to inspire people; f) very/highly; g)
greatly/vastly; h) Bangla/Bengali; i) a; j) throughout his life/in
a loud voice
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11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2017]
Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) – (post-modify the
verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and housing, trees are
being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) —- (pre-modify the
noun) imbalance. Besides, there are some dishonest people who
cut trees in our forest (c) —- (use an infinitive phrase to post-
modify the verb). The (d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify
the noun) level is ‘rising and many parts of the world are going to
be engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are
(e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert
as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a
participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g)
– (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately
will be hazardous for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h)
– (use an adverbial phrase to postmodify the verb) one day the
country will turn into a great dessert. The (i) —- (use a participle
to pre modify the noun) temperature will cause the greenhouse
effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use an
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb)
Answer: a) indiscriminately; b) ecological /environmental; c)
to earn their livelihood/to earn money; d) sea/water; e) being;
f) cutting; g) cutting; h) in an indiscriminate way/without any
consideration/in an inconsiderate manner; i) rising; j) to
stop deforestation
12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2017]
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 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. [Cumilla Board 2017]
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. [Jashore Board-2017; Barishal Board-2016]
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.
Answer: a) familiar/common; b) usually/ commonly; c)
skilled/qualified; d) everyday /regularly; e) taking small
money; f) rich/wealth; g) not/poorly; h) critical/poor; i)
very/quite; j) poor
15. 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-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.
Answer: a) strongly/deeply; b) notorious/ignoble; c) Pakistan;
d) to blame/to condemn; e) this/that; f) the mostly military
ruled country; g) so/very; h) gradually/slowly; i) very; j) its
16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Barishal Board-2017]
Raja, (a)--- (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known
to his classmates as a good student. He has (b)---(use a
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that
the (c)--- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a
student is to study and he never neglects (d)---(use a
demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e)---
(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He
maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f)--
-(post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough
time to study. He goes to school (g)--- (post-modify the verb with
an adverb). He never wastes a (h)---(use determiner to pre-
modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i)---(pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents
and teachers. He never mixes with (j)---(pre-modify the noun)
boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation.
Answer: a) a school boy; b) some/many; c) prime/chief; d)
this; e) his; f) early; g) regularly; h) single; i) very; j) bad
17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2017]
Sabbir is (a)--- (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase)
ideal student. He prepares (b) (use possessive to pre-modify the
noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c)---
(post-modify the verb) in every examination as he does not waste
time. He knows time once lost is lost forever. So, he utilizes
every moment. During his free time, he goes to his native village.
He teaches (d)---(pre-modify the noun) people. He wants (e)---
(use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from
his village. (f)--- (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb)
illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive
development there. He is (g)---(use an intensifier to premodify
the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h)---(use
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a
lie. He respects his parents very much. Other superiors are also
respected by him. His father, (i)---(post-modify the noun phrase
with an appositive) supports him cordially. His mother, an ideal
housewife, (j)---(pre-modify the verb) supports him very much.
Such a student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays.
Answer: a) an; b) his; c) very well; d) illiterate; e) to remove; f)
Removing; g) very; h) five; i) an ideal man; j) also
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18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dhaka Board-2016]
Rabindranath Tagore was a (a)--- (pre-modify the noun) poet of
Bengali literature. He was born in a (b)--- (pre-modify the noun)
family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c)--- (post-
modify the verb). He wrote his (d)---(pre-modify the noun) verse
at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London
(e)--- (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He
was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f)---(pre-
modify the noun) coach, Mr Scott. He was lucky (g)---(post-
modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr
Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h)--- (post-
modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s
debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i)---(post-
modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this,
his family thought that they might lose their son (j)--- (postmodify
the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata.
Answer: a) famous/great/renowned; b) rich/solvent; c) early;
d) first; e) to attend; f) professional; g) enough to get/to
have/to find; h) to listen to; i) praising/admiring; j)
ultimately/forever
19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Rajshahi Board 2016]
It was a hot (a) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
day. A (b) – (pre-modify the noun) crow flew all over the fields
looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water.
She felt (c)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective)
weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug
below her. She flew (d) – (post-modify the verb) to see if there
was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the
jug. The crow tried (e)--- (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify
the verb). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too
narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow
out. But she found (f)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the
noun) jug too heavy. The Crow thought (g)---(use a phrase to
post-modify the verb) what to do. (h)---(use a participle to pre-
modify the verb), she saw some pebbles nearby. She (i)---(pre
modify the verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the
pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and
more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it
was high (j)---(post-modify the adjective) for the crow to drink.
The crow quenched her thirst and flew away.
Answer: a) summer; b) thirsty; c) very; d) down; e) to drink
water/to quench her thirst; f) this /that; g) for a while; h)
Looking around/Roaming around the field; i)
instantly/immediately; j) enough
20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Cumilla Board 2016]
I had a peculiar experience (a)---(Post-modify the verb) while
travelling to St. Martin’s Island. visited the island along with my
family. Zahid, (b)--- (Post-modify the noun with an appositive),
was our guide. On our way to the island, we watched (c)--- (use a
determiner to pre-modify the noun) seagulls. The (d)---(pre-
modify the noun) birds were flying (e)---(post-modify the verb)
with the ship. They became (f)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify
the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with
chips and biscuits. (g)---them (use a present participle to pre-
modify the verb), we became (h)---(use an intensifier to pre-
modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i)---(use an infinitive
phrase to post-modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple
of days. We can never forget (j)---(use a demonstrative to pre-
modify the adjective phrase) lovely sea birds.
Answer: (a) last year (b) a local boy (c) they (d) sea (e) along
(f) very (g) Seeding (h) very (i) to stay (j) those.
21. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Jashore Board-2016]
Most of the people in (a)---(use possessive to pre-modify the
noun) country do not know the importance of English. In fact, it is
an (b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and
we are living in a (c) – (pre-modify the noun) village. So, if you
know English (d)---(post- modify the verb with an adverb), you
can communicate with (e)--- (use the article to pre-modify the
noun phrase) rest of the world. It is surely an important element
of your (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) skill.
Without the knowledge of English with proper understanding, you
cannot complete (g) – (use possessive to pre-modify the noun)
higher studies because most of the books are written in English
in the process of higher education. Poor knowledge of English
will also hamper your (h) – (use a noun-adjective) development.
In short, if you do not have a good command of English, you will
suffer (i)--- (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase/
Adverbial) of your life. So, don’t waste your time and try to learn
English (j)---(post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today.
Answer: a) our; b) international; c) global; d) much/well; e)
the; f) language; g) your; h) career; i) in the later part; j)
well/right
22. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Chattogram Board-2016]
Once there lived a (a)--- (pre-modify noun) fox in a jungle. One
day, while he was walking (b) – (post-modify the verb) through
the jungle, he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c)---(pre
modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very
cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d)---(post
modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the
foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen
to me, please, I have discovered a (e)---(pre modify the noun)
thing. It is that our tails are (f)---(pre-modify the adjective)
useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut off our
tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g)---
(post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h)---(post-modify
the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i)---(pre-
modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but
evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j)---
(pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”
Answer: a) clever/cunning; b) alone; c) very; d) to come; e)
significant/wonderful; f) really/quite; g) attentively; h) to cut
off; i) wise; j) no
23. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Sylhet Board-2016]
Othello, (a)---(use an appositive to post-modify the noun), had
risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many
(b)---(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against
the Turks. Everyone praised him (c)--- (use an adverb to post-
modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honoured him.
Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a daughter named
Desdemona (d)---(use a relative clause to post-modify the
noun). Brabantio (e)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb)
invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in
wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told
them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f)---(use an
intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) to touch the sky.
Desdemona had to weep (g)---(use a present participle to post-
modify the verb phrase) and she never became tired of listening
to it. She pitied Othello (h)---(use an adverb to post-modify the
verb) for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i)---
(use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to love. She
refused all the young men (j)---(use an infinitive to post-modify
the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim Moor from
North Africa.
Answer: a) a noble Muslim Moor; b) fierce; c) highly; d) who
was very beautiful and intelligent; e) often; f) enough; g)
hearing his adventure/listening to his stories; h) much/great;
i) finally/soon/ultimately; j) to marry
24. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in
the blank spaces. [Dinajpur Board-2016]
Water is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no
colour of (b)--- (possessive to pre modify) own. The (c)
(determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By
drinking water, we can quench (d)---(possessive to pre-modify
the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e)---(pre-
modify the noun) water is life killing. By drinking contaminated
water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid etc. We
may (f)---(pre-modify the verb) face (g) (pre-modify the noun)
death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h)--
-(noun adjective to pre modify the noun) pollution. Waste
materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there.
Farmers use fertilizers and insecticides on their land. During the
rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides,
latrines (i) – (participle to post-modify the noun) on ponds and
rivers cause water pollution. (j)---(pre-modify the noun)
awareness should be raised to stop water pollution.
Answer: a) liquid; b) its; c) other; d) our; e)
impure/contaminated; f) even; g) unexpected /sudden; h)
water; i) build/standing; j) Public/ Social