Relationship

Linking words
Transition Words
Compound Sentences
Coordinating
Conjunctive
Conjunctions
Adverb

Addition

and

Comparison,
similarity

and

Contrast or
opposition

but
or
yet

accordingly
again
also
besides
furthermore
in addition
moreover
also
in the same way
likewise
similarly
however
in comparison
in contrast
instead
nevertheless
on the contrary
on the other hand
otherwise
still
unfortunately

Subordinate
Conjunction (adverbial
clauses)

as
as if
as though
just as
although
even though
though
whereas
whether
while

Time

and then

Illustration

for example, for

instance, in fact

Relationship

Coordinating
Conjunctions

afterward
at the same time
finally
first
furthermore
in the meantime
later
meanwhile
next
second
subsequently
then
third

Conjunctive,
Adverb

Manner

Purpose
Reason,
cause, effect

for
so

Condition

so

as a result
consequently
hence
then
therefore
thus

after
as
as long as
as soon as
before
once
since
until
when
whenever
while

Subordinate Conjunction
(adverbial clauses)
as if
as though
like
in order that, so that
as
as long as
because
inasmuch as
in order that
now that
since
so that
such that
even if
even though
if
in case

only if
provided that
unless
whether or not
Summation

finally
hence
in conclusion
in general
in short
in summary
overall
therefore
certainly
indeed
in fact
to be sure

Emphasis

01.
which

Final Practice
while

then

that

and

thereupo

but

n
The Caliph marveled at the grace and radiance of the young girl,
a)___ was astonished to see b)__ each of the dervishes was blind in
the left eye. The girls offered him a cup of wine c)__ he excused
himself; saying , I am setting forth on a pilgrimage to Mecca
shortly. d)__ one of the girls put down before him a small table, on
e)__ she placed a cup of Chinese porcelain. The Caliph kept on
seeing all these wonderful things done by the girls.
02.
otherwis but
so
althoug howeve which accordingl
e
h
r
y
Every citizen has some duties and responsibilities for his nation.
a)__ most of the people are careless in this respect. The people of
this country have achieved national identity by dint of a great
sacrifice b)__ is still evaluated nationally c)__ some selfish people
never want to give their recognition. d)__, we all should do some
benevolent activities, e)__ , we will be indebted to the nation.
03.
so that if
as if
that
since
though in
order
to
Most of our students cannot write out their examination papers
fairly. a)__ they cannot understand the question properly, they often
beat about the bush and cram their answer with irrelevant and
unnecessary details. b)__their teachers suggest c)__ their answer
should be brief and precise, they often lengthen them unnecessarily.
d)___ get expected marks, you all should understand the questions
well and answer them to the point. He shouldnt worry e)__ some of
his answers are fairly short.
04.
likewis unti wheneve howeve consequentl otherwis on the
e
l
r
r
y
e
contrar
y

Aloka is a very sincere student. a)__ she gets time, she sits in her
table. She does will in her college tests. b)___, she doesnt forget to
take physical exercise. c)__, her sister Anika is very inattentive to her
studies. d)__, she cant do well in her school tests. One day her
father called him and said, You should be attentive to study. e)__
you wont be able to shine in life.
05.
either if
also
or
as
moreove and
r
English gives us easy access to the ever-expanding knowledge of
science and technology, arts and education, innovations and
discoveries. a)__ all the books, journals, reports, research findings
are available in English. b)__ any important books, papers etc are
c)__ written in English d)__ translated into English immediately after
they are published in other language. English language can easily
learn about them e)__ you have acquired the reading skills in
English.
06.
becaus healthy also
later
at
the fever
but
e of
age
Helen Keller was born in 1880 at Tashcambia in America. She was
born as a a)__ and normal child b)__ lost her eyesight later. c)__of
one and a half she was attacked by brain d)__. This disease took
away her power of seeing. She e)__ lost her power of hearing.
07.
who
when
while
because or
though that
a)__ taking food, we should bear in mind b)__ we do not eat just to
satisfy hunger c)__ to fill the belly. We eat to preserve our health.
Some people d)__ live in the midst of plenty, do not eat the food they
need for good health e)__ they have no knowledge of the science of
health and nutrition.
08.
hence as
who
when
that
if

Students are the future leaders for a country a)___ are to lead a
nation. b)__ they must seek to fulfill their potential. They possess
the art c)__ can lead to their success story. d)__ leaders, they can
decide our fates e)__ they discharge their responsibilities with great
efficiency, we can reach the target of perfection.
09.
but
that
not only but also above
also
who
all
Rokeya is a Bangladeshi girl a)__ is about to finish school . b)__ she
has no hope of going on to college. Her parents are c)__ illiterate d)__
superstitions. e)__ they think that educating girls is but a mere
wastage of money.
10.
in
though until
moreove in spite if
bot as
short
r
of
h
Mr. X is a miser a)__ he earns a lot of money. He seldom buys new
clothes. b)___, he bargains with the shopkeepers to save money. c)__
having many friends, he always avoids entertaining them. d)__ he
and his wife put on shabby dresses. e)__, he possesses a strange
personality.
11.
thus
so
as
if
besides wh even becaus
o
e
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man a)___ possesses this rare quality
is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have
rust worthiness b)__ nobody trusts a liar. c)__, Allah helps the
honest people. d)__ children should be taught honest from the very
beginning of life. e)__ children should be developed among the
honesty people.
12.
in fact recently sometime besides for
though while
s
instanc
e

a)__ man has made tremendous technological progress, he has not

been able to conquer nature completely. b)__, he is hit by natural
calamities. c)__ , a devastating flood very often occurs in Bangladesh
leaving people homeless d)__ other various calamities damage and
destory life and property. e)__ some of the African countries are
affected by drought.
13.
after
becaus someho in fact when howeve unfortunatel
all
e of
w
r
y
Having a degree on medicine Gulliver went on a voyage. a)__ the ship
was wrecked but he b)__ managed to swim ashore. He slept a deep
sleep c)__ his tiredness. d)__ he woke up he saw many tiny creatures.
e)__, they were the human beings smaller than Gulliver himself.
14.
as
a however actually which
today
since
becaus
result
e of
Globalisation is a term a)__ is commonly used by man. b)__, it is a
process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world creating
a borderless market. c)__ global development, we have conquered the
time and distance. d)__, we can learn what is happening in the
farthest corner of the world. e)__ we can easily share our feelings
with others.
15.
what
therefor that
as
however when
and
e
A cook once roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked so
delicious a)__ the cook couldnt resist the temptation b)__ ate up one
of the drumsticks. c)__ his master sat down to eat, he quickly
noticed the missing leg and asked d)___ had happened to the other
leg. The cook told him that the duck had one leg only. The master
was not to be fooled. He said that there was no such thing e)___ a
one-legged duck. The cook insisted that this duck had only one leg.
16.

since

when

but

whateve any
though nevertheles
r
s
a)__ I had an accident, I was taken to hospital. b)__ I came out with
my head still bandaged. I again met with another accident. I
struggled instinctive fear c)___in vain, d)___ I made up my mind to
vanquish it at e)___ cost.
17.
so that in fact
though but
for
recently since
If you come to Chandpur, you will see many Hilsha fish caught in
the river Meghna there. a)___ it is full of Hilsha fish, b)__ it is true
that poor people cant eat this delicious fish c)__ they cant afford to
buy it. The government d)__ imposed a law to sell this fish in the
local market e)__ the price comes down to the afford ability of the
poor.
18.
howeve that
why
only
only somewha usuall highly
r
through
t
y
The greatness of a book depends a)__ on the acceptability among the
readers. If we read a book b)__ one, we can discover many things in
it. But basing on one reader, we cannot judge the standard of a
book. When a book is praised c)__ we have no doubt about the
greatness of the book. d)__ reading, we may not understand a book,
but if it is read more than once, we will see e)__ it was read and
praised.
19.
whose in fine who
nevertheles as
howeve that
s
r
There is no doubt a)__ honesty wins in the long run. A man b)__
practices honesty in all his world never faces difficulty. c)__ there are
some people d)__ only thought is to create difficulty for honest
people e)__ they want to get things illegally.
20.
even
that
but
which
besides when
moreove

r
Smoking is a serious bad habit. It is a social crime. Smoking is such
a bad habit a)__ it is harmful for a person both financially and
physically b)__ smoking has a bad effect on the society. c)__ a man
smokes, he has to pay an amount. d)__ this smoking is equivalent to
taking poison knowingly. Rich men speed a handsome amount for
smoking e)__ could be sufficient to satisfy the hunger of a poor
family.
21.
moreove in fact
for
whe on
the though howeve
r
instanc n
other hand
r
e
a)___ fish and whales live in water; whales do not behave like fish.
b)__ they behave like human beings. Many whales show strong
family ties. c)__ the young remain with their parents for 15 years or
even more. d)__ in times of danger they look after one another. e)__
a member is wounded or sick, the others do not abandon it. They
support it on their backs so that it can breathe.
22.
but
but
because besides that
not only though
also
of
Mashroom is very useful food. a)___ we have been neglecting this
wonderful vegetable for a long b)__ our ignorance. The other reason
is c)__ it grows in filth and soggy places. d)__, we are unaware of its
nutritional values. It has e)__ nutritional values but also medicinal
qualities.
23.
althoug besides so that both
but
and
which
h
Life in the village has a)__ advantages and disadvantages. Village life
is calm and quiet b)__ free from traffic jam. c)__ village life has many
attractions and advantages, it lacks many facilities d)___ are

available in the city. e)__ people can get the best education and
medical treatment in the city.
24.
even
where theref if
neverthel truly
as
as
ore
ess
speaking
No doubt our mother tongue Bangla is very rich. a)__ in this age of
globalization we cannot do without English. b)__ English is the most
influential language all over the world, it is taught as a compulsory
subject from class one to degree level in our country. c)__ we cannot
receive any higher education on any good subject without having
good command in English. d)__ a radio or a TV mechanic must know
English to do his job properly. e)__ we must learn English with good
care and interest.
25.
for
but
becaus when
sometime then
in
e
s
order
to
There are people who read a book, not because they enjoy the book,
a)__ because they want to be able to say that they have read it. They
want to be in the swim. Ten to one, when they read a book for those
reasons, they only skim though it b)___ all they really want to do is
to be able to talk as if they had read it. There people who set
themselves down to read a book because they think it will do them
good. They make a duty of it, a kind of penance c)__ they go so far
as to set themselves to many pages at a time. If it is some kind of
technical book which they are reading d)____ improve their
knowledge, well and good. But if it is a novel, or a poem or any part
of what we call English Literature, e)__ person who is reading it in
this way wasting his or her time.
26.
then
again
but
as
a as
therefor so
result
e

On the exam date of English Second Paper I was stuck up in almost

a never ending traffic jam. a)__ I reached the examination hall half
an hour late. When I entered the examination hall, the invigilator
gave me the answer script and the question paper. I filled up the
answer script. b)__ I looked at the questions. c)__ all the questions
were common to me, I started writing. d)__ I could not write the full
answer of any question. e)__ , I switched over to another question.
Again the same thing happened.
27.
where on
the as
althoug betwee while
throug
other hand long
h
n
h
as
Electronic mail is popularly known as E-mail. a)__ telex
communication is also electronic in nature, there are differences
b)__ a telex and E-mail. Electronic mail communication is user to
user via a computer, c)__ telex commutation is terminal to terminal.
In telex, messages are sent to the same terminal box from d)__ it
distributed in a printed form by an operator. e)___, E-mail is
delivered to individual electronic mail boxes based in computers.
28.
especiall if
no
in fact
rather
howeve
y
doubt
r
Women are half of our population a)__ they are not given their due
rights b)__ they are suffering from different social problems. Eveteasing is the latest of them. c)__ , d) ____ the school and college
going girls fall victim to this social scare. e)___ it indicates the moral
degradation of the society.
29.
so
on
the though even
but
likewise actuall
contrary
y
Human nature is to be attracted by the outward show of things. a)__
show things may not have any merit in them. b)__ we should value
the worth not the show wind. There are many men who look pious

c)__ they are most notorious. The apple of seldom looks marvelous
d)__ it had a bitter kernel. e)__ the wicked look polished but has a
dishonest heart.
30.
thus though nevertheles similarl again furthermor as
s
y
e
a)____ a baby and an old person are very different in point of age
and experience; they are much similar in respect of physical ability,
mental strength, economic condition. A baby physically immature
and depends on the adults around him for physical movement. b)___
an old person may be weak and he depends on others for his
movement. c)__ a baby possesses a little mental strength and can
hardly exercise it. Likewise an old person lacks mental strength. d)__
a baby has to depend on his parents for a all finical support. An old
person too, depends on his sons and daughters for economic
assistance. e)___ a baby and an old person have much in common.
31.
under
certain thoug beside howeve so yet
to
circumstances
h
s
r
conclud
e
a)__ child labour is a heinous act condemned by the U. N. O. we
always see young children working for a living around us. b)__
parents engage their children in work. c)__ poverty compels them to
do so. There are other reasons also d)___ illiteracy of the parents is a
cause of child labour. e)__ government should take steps to stop
child labour.
32.
after
and
basicall though actually besides at least
all
y
Bangladesh is a South Asian developing country. a)___ it is
surrounded in three sides by India and to the south by the Bay of
Bengal. b)___ we achieved independence formPakistan in 1971, her
economic freedom is yet to come. c)___ ours is an agro-based

economy d)___ most of the farmers cultivate their lands in an

ancient method. e)__ people here are very simple, peace-loving and
God-fearing.
33.
yet
for
as
since
even
when even if before
Florence Nightingale was the daughter of a wealthy English
nobleman named Mr. Nightingale. a)___ she was born at Florence in
Italy, her parents named her Florence. b)___ she was a child she
slipped old of their house to the village to ease the pain of the sick
humble people there. c)___ she grew older, she wanted to become a
nurse. Her mother did not allow it. d)___ nurses in those day were ill
paid and not honored and respected as they are now. Besides her
mother, a doctor friend also warned her against doing so. e)__
nursing was the profession that Florence longed with all her heart to
join.
34.
which althoug at
thus
however sinc but now
h
present
e
Television is a common and widespread source of entertainment
a)___ it has occupied the place and position of radio b)__ once used
to be a popular source of entertainment. c)__ cricket has become
more popular than football d)___ football gives us instant excitement
at every moment. Watching TV e)___ has become and addiction for
many.
35.
suddenl however for
then
further when
for
a
y
exampl
more
while
e
There was a violent clash in the university campus yesterday
between two rival group of students. The clash began at about 11 o
clock when one group was chanting slogans against other group.
a)__ their opponents chased them from behind. b)__ the procession
was dispersed. But very soon they gained strength to make a

counter attack. c)___ the campus turned into a battle field. One
student was stabbed to death and many others were seriously
injured. d)___ the police arrested some of them, the situation came
under control. e)___ the university was closed for sine die.
36.
and
or
yet
however so
but
why
A reason a)__ people at school is to please their teacher. The teacher
has said that this, that or the other is a good book and that it is a
sign of good taste to read it. b)__ a number of boys and girls,
anxious to please their teacher, get the book and read it. Two or
three of them may genuinely like it for its own sake and be grateful
to the teacher for putting it in their way. c)___ many will not honestly
like it, d)__ will persuade themselves that they like it e)__ that does a
great deal of harm.
37.
that is as becaus therefor as a matter of
on
the
why
e
e
of fact
course other hand
There is no denying that anger is mans worst enemy. It is often
compared to fire. a)___ , it spoils ones good qualities b)__ fire burns
and destroys our valuable things, houses, mills and factories. c)__ a
man can get angry, but his anger goes beyond control, it becomes
destructive. d)__ anger causes harm to the individual, to his family,
to the society he lives in and to the citizen he is a citizen of. e)__ it is
forbidden in all religion.
38.
in case which
for
besides so that and
as
I tried to get up. But could not move, a)___ I found my arms and legs
tied strongly to the ground . My hair, b)__ was long and thick, was
tied down in the same manner. c)___ I felt several fine ropes across
my body, from my arms to my legs. I could only look upward. The
sun began to grow hot, d)____ the light hurt my eyes. I heard a
strange noise around me, but e)__ I lay on my back I could see
noting but the sky.

39.
if

so that

and

in order that
to

or

as
longs
as
It is only hunger that makes a man work hard day and night a)___
procure his food. If hunger is not satisfied at the proper time b)__ is
left to continue, it creates a showing anger. A hungry man may go to
any extent of mischief and continue to work havoc c)___ his hungry
is not satisfied. He does not hesitate to commit any crime d)___ he
thinks that necessary for appeasement of his hunger. No force of
law, religion, morality e)__ ethics has any effect upon a man whose
stomach is empty.
40.
for
a but
so
if
of
usua accordi becau
while
course lly
ngly
se
All of our food comesform the soil. Of course some of us eat meat
a)__ . b)___ animals live on plant. c)__ there were no plants, we world
have no animals and no meat. d)___ the soil is necessary for life. The
top of the ground is e)__ covered with grass or other plants.
41.
suddenl at last
at the again
once
then
so
y
end
a)__ I was coming to Dhaka form Khulna by launch. The weather
was very fine and the sky was clear. b)__ we all the passengers were
in a jolly mood. We all were enjoying the beautiful natural scenery
on the either side of the river. c)__ after the sun set the weather
turned foul. There were deep clouds in the sky. d)__ a serious storm
rose. We all the passengers were terrible upset. The launch was not
very big. e)__ there was no life boat in the launch. We all began to
take the name of the Almighty Allah.
42.
even
though but
yet
and
so
besides

Many a student thinks it difficult to learn English a)____ the fact is

not so. b)___ it is a foreign language it is interesting to know it. c)____
English literature is the richest one. d)___ it is seen that there are
many writers in the Common wealth states and in the Indian Subcontinents writing English poems, short stories, novels etc. e)___, it
is through English Literature one can have a peep into Greek
literature, art, music and sculpture.
43.
otherwis accordingl now
like
moreove but
beside
e
y
r
s
Human beings a)__ other elements are important for the
environment. b)___ plants and other animals are being destroyed
indiscriminately by us. The lives of many wild animals are c)__ under
threat. If it is not stopped, our lives will also be challenging. d)__ the
birds and other animals are killed for various reasons. The number
of animals is decreasing e)__ . But all the species are important for
ecological balance.
44.
sometime namely firstly
thus
after
during when
s
that
Like the people of all professions, a teacher has got some duties to
perform daily. He gets up early and does his homework. a)__ he
takes academic preparation. If he is an English teacher, he reads the
text very well and makes notes on important matters. b)___ it is time
for school, he starts for school. In the classroom he tries his best to
present everything in very lucid and simple English. c)___ he
supplies notes to the students. d)___ the off time he read English
newspapers, magazines etc. At school he does various works and
spends a buy time. At night he again read books and takes a good
preparation. e)___ a teacher passes his daily life.
45.
otherwis even as
though
as if in
this when
e
situation

A Mother is the most important person in the world a)___ many

people do not understand about it. It is a matter of greater regret
that b)___ after getting married, they are fully indifferent to this fact.
c)__ they become father, they should realize the affection to their
children. d)__ they should bear in mind that they were also brought
up by this parents like this way. e)__ we will be indebted to them
forever.
46.
for
most rathe
in other
suddenl
so
instanc
actually
often
r
words
y
e
Our country is overpopulated. Roads are very narrow in our country.
a)___ street accidents become quite common. b)__ street accidents
take place for careless driving. c)__ drivers, traffic policemen and
other concerned side the road communication are responsible for
almost all road accident. Last week I saw a serious street accident. A
young boy was crossing the Mirpur Road near the Science
Laboratory. d)___ a truck was crossing at a great speed. The ill fated
boy noticed it but he could not go to the other side of the road. e)___
he was run over by the truck.
47.
for
similarl
and
while
or
which
in fact
example
y
Despite their obvious differences in length, the paragraph a)__ the
essay are quite similar structurally. b)___, the paragraph is
introduced by either a topic sentence c)___ a topic introducer
followed by a topic sentence. d)___ in the essay, the first paragraph
provides introductory marital e)__ establishes the topic focus.
48.
for
generall
as a
initiall
althoug
instanc
and
after that
y
result
y
h
e

Good health is a very hard thing to measure. a)__ it is one of the

most precious things of life b)__ people in poor countries have poor
health and people in rich countries have much better health. c)__
early death and shorter life expectancy are the common fate of most
people in the poor countries. Good health depends on many
different things. d)__ we need a healthy environment and good
medical care for maintaining good health e)__ we need to look after
our won bodies and lives.
49.
in
thoug until
moreove if
in
both
as
short h
r
spite
of
a)___ Mr X earns a lot, he is a miser. He is hardly seen to buy new
clothes. b)__, he bargains with the shopkeepers to save money. c)__
having many friends, he always avoids entertaining them. d)___ he
and his wife put on shabby dresses. e)___ he possesses a strange
personality.
50.
rathe in
thoug finally but
therefor undoubtedl
r
additio h
e
y
n
There are many ways and means to know others or to criticize over
different matters. a)___ self-criticism is the best way to measure
ones self. b)___,importance of knowing thyself can never be denied.
c)__ it is important for anyone to identify his or her personality. d)___
it appears to be very difficult to find out our limitations, it is
constructive for developing ones self. They often dont mend them
selves. e)__ they are afraid of self-criticism.
51.
and
furthermo or
if
but
that
unles
re
s
Traditional English grammar a)___ has been used for last three
hundred years has more or less lost its appeal to modern linguists.

According to Michael Swan, this grammar is not the most important

thing b)__ if one makes a lot of mistakes, he/she will be more
difficult to understand, c)___ some kinds of people may look down
upon him/her or not take him/her seriously. Hardly anybody speaks
d)__ writes a foreign language perfectly, but one will be able to
communicate more successfully e)___ he/she can make his /her
English reasonably correct.
52.
or

becaus but
of
when thoug that
e
course
h
To my mind, the only sensible reason for reading anything is a)___
we enjoy or hope to enjoy it. b)__ pleasure covers a whole variety of
feelings and shades of feeling. c)__ it is my strongest belief about
reading that one should read only what one likes, and because one
likes it. I am talking, of course, of our private reading. d)___ we are
studying special subjects, or working for examinations, we obviously
have to read a good deal e)___ we would not choose to read in other
circumstances.
53.
at
but
as a
otherwis now
often
that
presen
result e
t
Once upon a time, we were enriched with our social and moral
values. a)__ with the touch of modernity it is waning and waning
and b)___ it has come to the level of pinpoint. c)___ new social
diseases are binge born day by day. Eve-testing is one of these new
born social diseases d)___ it has horrible shape that must be
addressed immediately. e)___ it will be take no time to brings social
destruction.
54.
howeve thoug lastly for this
if unfortunatel on the
r
h
reason
y
contrary

a)___ a student does not learn his/her lessons properly, an

examination is tough for him/her. b)__ an examination is easy if
he/she takes proper preparation. The night before the exam is not
always joyous. Feelings, of course differ from examinee to examinee.
c)__ it is something like dream. d)__ most of our students are
negligent. e)___ there is much hurry, suspense and tension among
the students at the night before the examination.
55.
and
both
indeed when
but
either moreover
Eve-teasing is certainly a heavy blow to the life of a girl. Undoubtedly
a girl must feel insecure a)___ she faces such an odd situation in life.
Ultimately, this stigma contributes b)___ to stop her studies or to
commit suicide. c)___ the existing law is not sufficient to punish the
stalker or to prevent this melody. In fact, we now direly need to
create social awareness. d)__ at the same time a girl must be decent
e)__ in her movements and dress free nakedness.
56.
as
but
because
when
moreover also
Black holes are produced by huge stars. They are called black holes
not a)___ they are real holes in space but because they cannot be
seen b)__ there is no light coming out of them. c)__ after burning for
billions of years stars reach the end of their lives their energy does
not disappear. The burning core becomes very small like a pinpoint
d)__ its weight this is as much as a star. It e)__ has tremendous
gravity and gravity pulls towards it everything that comes near it.
57.
both
how on
the what
soon
in
in the
other hand
order
end
to
a)___ Ali Baba reached home and told his wife b)___ he got the gold.
His wife was delighted to see so much gold. So, she wanted to
measure it. She went to Karims wife c)___ borrow a pair of scales.

She was very simple women. d)___ Karims wife was very clever. She
wanted to know e)___ Ali Babas wife would measure.
58.
beside nowaday most althoug since which now
s
s
h
Television is a common source of entertainment a)___. It has
occupied the place and position of radio b)__ was once upon a time
the most popular source of entertainments c)___
cricket has
become more popular than football. d)___ football gives us instant
excitement and charmer at every moment. In the field of art and
music e)___ people have changed their test.
59.
unle but
moreov consequen so
since especial
ss
er
tly
ly
Population explosion is a constant threat to our environment and
existence. a)___ in Bangladesh the population is growing at such a
high rate that environment may soon fail to supply the people with
minimum necessities. b)__ we take immediate steps to stop this
rapid growth of population, is growing rapidly, people need more
things. d)__ a developing country like Bangladeshcan not supply the
people with all necessities. Many people are deprived of the basic
educational and medical facilities. e)___, a great number of people
are not getting jobs to earn their living.
60.
therefor howeve also
form
beside alway though
e
r
s
s
a)___ the very beginning of their life the rights of our society are
thought to believe that the best foods should be preserved for the
male members of the family. They are b)___ taught that they should
eat less c)___, this trend helps their girls grow in a different way.
d)___ they are victimized by social and familiar disparity. e)___ we the
conscious people, should come forward to bring back their lost
dignity.

61.
althoug but
as
unless becaus so nevertheles even
h
e
s
a)___ angling is my hobby, I usually catch fish with a fishing line b)__
one without having patience should not catch fish with a fishing lien
c)___ one needs to wait hours after hours to catch fish with it. d)___
angling is a matter or excitement as after catching a fish one gets
much pleasure. e)___ angling is my hobby.
62.
so
as
along
and
but
that
who
with
Fortune has often been blamed for blindness a)___ fortune is not
b)__ blind c)___ men are. Those d)___ look into particular life will find
e)__ fortune is usually one the side of the industrious.
63.
howeve becaus which as
so
rather so
r
e
soon
that
as
Gender discrimination in Bangladesh begins at birth. Most parents
want to have children a)___ they can, when they are older,
supplement their family income and for help with the domestic work.
In the existing socio-economic set up, male children are best suited
to this purpose, b)___ girls are born to an unwelcome world. c)___
they are assigned, d)___ confined to domestic chores. Some of these
girls may be at school. But all their work domestic or academic stops
e)___ they are married off, which is the prime concern of the parents
about their daughters.
64.
as a
if
but
thoug beside or
and
since
result
h
s
Trees and plants are essential for all kinds of life. They give us food
and oxygen. a)___ they protect us environmental pollution. b)__
many people are not aware of this, they cut down trees continuously.

c)__, forest lands are shrinking, d)__ people go on cutting down trees,
one day there will be no trees left for us. We should stop destroying
forests e)___ our life will be at stake.
65.
if
thoug unless since but
someho that
howeve
h
w
r
Corruption has become part and parcel of our life. a)___ no office
work is done without corruption, people have it as an acceptable
practice. b)___ this evil practice should be stopped. c)___ the
government is strict, it will not be possible. d)___ some corrupt
officials are punished, it has not been evicted form govt. offices.
e)___ it must be eradicated at any cost.
66.
because
so
unless
that
regarding
but
if
against
though
The whole world is alarmed by AIDS epidemic a)__ AIDS has created
panic now, it is not so alarming in Bangladesh. There is a
controversy b)__ the origin of AIDS. The first AIDS patient was found
in New York in 1974. c)__ the disease has spread virtual to ever
country. d)___ we can stop the speed of the disease, we must suffer.
e)___ we should be conscious about this about this disease.
67.
If
and
along
though thus
so
and
with
Computer various is terror to the users of computers. a)___ it is not
the biological virus, it disturbs the plain operation of a computer.
Computer virus is usually a programme to delete the files which are
saved b)___ useful memories. Sometimes the virus attacks the hard
disk c)___ harms it. d)__ things happen e)___ no operation is possible
after the attack.
68.
althoug but
both
along
also
unless
not
h
only

Life in village and that in towns has a)___ advantages and

disadvantages. Village life is calm and quiet and free from jam b)___
city life is full of din and bustle. c)___ village life has many
attractions and advantages; it lacks many facilities available in the
city. City life d)___ provides us with the facilities of education and
treatment e)___ with many other amenities.
69.
so as a
of
even
howeve if consequentl to speak
result course though r
y
frankly
Freedom of the press is the crying need of the day. a)___ , the press
is the conscience of a nation. So, b)___ any sort of ban and
prohibition is put on the liberty of the writers, especially of the news
writers, editors and reporters free circulation of opinions is
hampered and stopped. c)___ development especially intellectual
development is bound to see a stop; sometimes restrictions and
restraints are imposed on the press by the government. d)__ people
are deprived of the many essential truths and things. e)___ it is true
that sometimes the freedom of the press is misused by yellow
journalists and reporters.
70.
wherea recently because though in fact
for
as
s
of
exampl
e
Style in clothing changes a)___ fashion than because of comfort and
necessity. b)___ weather does not very year to year. You can explain
the reasons practicality c)___, it is not always accepted. You can, d)__
say that short dresses are colder e)___ long dresses are warmer.
71.
in
so
in spite despite what
in fact
besides
addition
of
not
to
A tree gives us fruits, flowers, sheds, timers and a)__. Without trees
our existence on earth is quite impossible. b)___ mans friendship

with trees, flowers and nature is very old. c)___ trees enhance the
beauty of the environment, d)___ the immense benevolent service,
they are disappearing fast because of illiteracy and ignorance. People
cut down trees for fuel, furniture and other purposes. e)___ to many
greedy and corrupt officials are engaged in cutting trees.
72.
after
firstly
when
so
then
but
initially
that
Sir Walter Raleigh traveled widely and learnt to smoke. a)___ he
returned to England. b)___ he did not stop smoking. He took two
pipes everyday secretly in his room. c)___ anyone came in, he quickly
hid his pipe. One day he was not quick enough. A man came in and
saw clouds of smoke in the room. More smoke was coming from
Raleighs mouth. d)___ the man brought some water and threw it
over Raleigh. he ran out of the house and told everybody about it.
e)___ smoking was not a secret.
73.
beside since
who
why
during but
where
s
then
A school is a seat of education a)___ students come to gather
knowledge for the purpose of having a bright carrier in future. b)___
the ancient period everyone was inimical, brutal and irrational. The
establishment of first schools is the first step to the removal
irrationality from man. c)___ man has been getting benefit of
education coming to schools. Man is the mans teacher in the school.
Those d)__ are working in a school are teaching models of education
in exchange of salary and other privileges. e)__ born teachers never
follow commercial policy followed by the teachers present.
74.
thoug moreove as well tha instead becaus beside if
h
r
as
t
of
e
s
Scientists have always wondered a)___ there is life anywhere out in
the space. It was thought b)___ there is life on Mars. The pictures

sent by Viking showed Mars as having a red sky c)___ a blue one and
a pinkish iron rich soil. It has deserts, mountains, volcanoes d)___
seasonal variation, e)___ there are no trees or signs of any form of
life.
75.
becaus when
in
as a
for
in
if
usuall
e of
order
results exampl short
y
to
e
Brain drain, means the migration of highly educated and qualified
professionals to abroad. Its reasons are many. a)___ the highly
qualified persons dont get better jobs and better salaries, they are
completed to seek better jobs in abroad. b)___ some highly ambitious
students migrate for higher education. c)___ they manage better
jobs, they get settled there. d)__ this, our country is deprived of the
better service from her brilliant sons. e)___ stop brain drain and
universities with better facilities should be established in our
country.
76.
else
moreove though usuall on the
for
also
r
y
plus side exampl
e
Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. a)___ it is
often easier to find work, b)__ there is choice of public transport. So
you dont need to won a car, c)___ there are lots of interesting things
to do and places to see. d)___ you can eat in good restaurants, visits
museums and go to the theatre and to concerts. e)___ when you
want to relax, you can usually find a park.
77.
beside for
again
because secondl hence
that is
s
instanc
y
to say
e
The eating habits of the people of a country depend largely on its
geographical position, climate and soil a)___ the kinds of food that

people eat depend on what they can grow or afford to buy from other
countries. b)__ people in the tropical countries eat a lot of fruits and
vegetables which grow abundantly in these regions. c)___ the chief
food of the people of Hawaii are taro roots and seafood. d)___ they
eat a lot of limes, coconuts, bananas and pineapples which grow in
plenty in these islands. e)___ we see that the kinds of food that
people at vary throughout the world.
78.
becaus that
whateve in fact but
althoug who
e
r
h
Those a)___ learn nothing in life are set down as failures, b)___ they
have neglected little tings. They may themselves consider c)___ the
world has gone against them, d)___ they have been their own
enemies. There has long been a popular belief in good luck. e)__ like
many other popular nations it is gradually giving way.
79.
finall nevertheles for
in the
therefor firstl secondl
y
s
example same
e
y
y
way
The paragraph and the essay are different from each other. a) _____
there are some similarities between them. b)___ the paragraph has a
topic sentence to introduce the main idea. c)___ it has a number of
sentences in the middle to develop that main idea. d)__ there is a
concluding sentence in it bring the main idea to a close. e)___ the
essay also consists of a beginning, a middle vide an end.
80.
moreove first
for
finally
next
then
so
r
exampl
e
Mr. Latif is very friendly and generous a)___ though he is our boss,
he behaves with us like an innocent child. b)___ , he is not proud of
his position. Everyday he does several nice things as soon as he
enters the Teacher Common Room. c)___, he shakes hands with is

colleagues. d)___ he embraces them with cordiality e)___ he

entertains them to tea.
81.
since in fact for
althoug so that yet
whe howeve
h
n
r
The canteen on the east of our college is an added attraction for us.
a)___ we can satisfy our hunger. There are some benches and chairs
for the students b)___ they sit there. c)___ many students go there
just to have talks with friends. Some students are seen playing d)--they find a gap period in the routine. We enjoy here, e)___ we have to
follow the rules strictly.
82.
as
as a
if
else
still
actuall howeve
result
y
r
Illiteracy is a curse of our country. a)___ we are responsible for our
being illiterate. b)___ our government has taken steps to remove
illiteracy from the country Illiteracy causes great harm to us. c)___
we do not understand, we cannot take steps to improve our poor
condition, d)__ we are lagging behind. We are dependent on foreign
grants. e)___ we are not aware of the importance of literacy, we will
not be able to change our lot So we should be careful of the fact from
now on.
83.
can
by
not
by
but
with
to pick
even
wrappin only
holding also
up
g
An elephant does many things with its trunk. It a)___ can smell, feel
and pick up things with its trunk b)__ can uproot trees with its
trunk. They can defined themselves by wrapping their trunks
around their enemies and dashing them to the ground. But they use
their trunk c)__ peanuts, too d)___ brush taught to seep e)___ a
broom in its trunks, an elephant can sweep a floor clean to sawdust.
84.

even
and
besides but
nor
that
when
The moon is a very familiar figure to all of us. She awakens a feeling
of love and tenderness in our heart, a)___ the infant in arm stretches
out its hand to grab the moon, b)___ her appeal is not confined to
only children. The full moon has always played an important role in
literature c)___ science has different things to tell about the moon,
d)__ on a clear night, we look out on the magic of moon light, it is
often difficult for us to think e)__ the moon is shining in browed
feathers.
85.
so
while
that
and
so that similarl besides
y
It is true that new friends are compared to silver and the old friends
to gold, a)___ it is a common knowledge b)___ gold is more valuable
metal c)___ silver, d)__ old friends are more important than new
ones, e)__ old friends have been tried but new ones have not been
put to any test yet.
86.
but in the first besides secondl finally
at the
therefor
place
y
end
e
Almost all countries of the world suffer from the curse of
unemployment. a)___ nowhere in the world, this problem is so acute
as in our country. There are many reasons behind it. b)__ our
country is industrially backward. c)__ our system of education fails
to give a student an independent start of life. It has little provision
for vocational training. d)___, our students and youths have a false
sense of dignity. e)___ they run after jobs only.
87.
howeve which
then
at all
often
when
so
r
a)__ the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain heard about
the plan to soil across the Atlantic, they could not believe him b)___.
c)___ they turned him away. Columbus, d)___ did not lose hope. He

went to them again. The King and the Queen were e)___ very busy,
so they could not help him.
88.
howeve but
again
though since
nevertheles if so
r
s
Today, the 13th November, 2008, we are sitting for the test
examination. a)___ it is the most important examination in our
college life, we have taken good preparation. b)___ it is true that
many of our friends are worried of the subject for some obvious
reasons. c)___ any student fails to secure the qualifying marks
he/she will not be sent up for the HSC examination to be held in
2009. d)___ it is our expectation to secure good marks in the subject.
e)___ if she /he can answer well it will be encouraging for her/him
and in that case there is very possibility to do good in other
subjects.
89.
so
or
who
but
and`
if
who
m
There was once an African king a)___ was very proud. One day an
old Negro came to him and said, All men are servants of one
another. b)___ I am your servant, am I? asked the king. Prove it
before sunset c)__ I will kill you. Very well, said the Negro. Just
then a beggar came to the door. Let me go and give this poor man
something to eat, said the Negro. d)___ as he went towards the
beggar, his walking stick dropped form his hand and at once the
king picked it up e)__ handed it back to the Negro.
90.
so agai bu besid finall howeve as
despit
n
t
e
y
r
soon
e
as
The BCS Examination is the only gateway to what is called a gazette
post. a)___ other benefits go with the job. b)___ students love their
degrees, they plan to take the BCS Examination. c)___, everybody is

not allowed to go in for the examination. d)___ a majority of these

candidates fail to secure qualifying marks. e)__ the successful
candidates are required to go through a psychological test.
91.
who
whenev in fact unless someho whatev becaus
er
w
er
e
a)___ a man does, does for his own necessity. He invented motor cars
because he wanted to travel quickly. He spent money on medicine
b)___ he wanted to remain healthy and he manufactured computer
because he would like to make life comfortable. c)___ all necessities
persuaded him to get down to take risky ventures. In all cases, the
more intense his necessity is, the more efforts he makes to achieve
the goal. We eat when we are hungry. Sauce makes food tastier. But
one d)___ is hungry, does not need any sauce to make his meal
delicious. e)__ he feels hungry; he seems to eat little or nothing.
92.
as well firstly
at last
fortunatel then
so
initiall
as
y
y
a)___ the first day of my school come. My father told me to get ready.
My mother dressed me in fine clothes and combed my hair. b)__ I
touched her feet and went to my father who was waiting for me. The
school was not far off from our house. c)___, it took us only fifteen
minutes to reach there. My father went with me to the Headmaster
who was a grave but good man. He asked my name and a few
questions. d)___ I could answer all the questions. So he asked the
clerk to admit me into class four. He behaved well with my father
e)__ with me.
93.
namely which
often
when
however after
but
There is a world about learning poetry by heart. Young people a)___
consider this tiresome drudgery, b)__ the learning of poetry had one
great advantage over merely reading it; poems that have been learnt
become a permanent personal possession. The mind is enriched

with a store of beautiful or lofty thoughts and ideas c)___ may be a

source of pleasure, comfort or inspiration at times d)__ books are not
at hand. Poems selected for learning e)__ should be worthy of the
time to be spent on them.
94.
on the
but in
rathe but
whereas though
contrary
contrast
r
There are some similarities and differences between the patterns of
eating in Britain and that in Bangladesh. a)__ the main meal of the
people of Bangladesh is the lunch, b)__ dinner is the main meal of
the British. Usually the British have cereal, toast and tea or coffee
for the breakfast. c)__, in Bangladesh the people of the rural areas
eat rice and urban people eat for their breakfast. d)__ we have got no
special meal during a week, on occasions special meals are
arranged. In Britain Sunday lunch is the most important meal of the
week when a cooked is served at midday instead of in the evening.
Before going to bed people in Britain have a hot drink like tea or
coffee with biscuits. e)__ people in our country are not in the habit
of taking these things before going to bed.
95.
althoug of
until
unless
if
while
tha
h
course
t
Hopes and aspiration, desires and dreams are at the root of all
progress and development, discovery and invention. a)___ people had
no hope or desire, human civilization would be destroyed long, long
ago. This hope or desire or dream springs eternal from human
breast. b)___, mere hope and aspirations are meaningless c)___ they
are translated into reality. d)__ trying to actualize hopes and desires,
man often does face numerous odds and disadvantages, danger and
risk. It is only optimism e)__ encourages him to launch a new and
fresh adventure.
96.
beside since
so that as bot that whic anyway becaus

s
h
h
e
The importance of English can hardly be exaggerated a)__ it is a
global language. We need to learn it for higher studies b)___ books of
almost all faculties of knowledge are written in English. c)__, if we do
not know English, we will fail to keep pace with the progressive
forces of the
world. d)__ learning and teaching English in
Bangladesh suffer serious set- backs e)__ most of the learners are
not keen to learn it.