HSC

English
2nd
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Table of Contents
English 1st Paper
Serial Topic Marks Serial Topic Marks
1. Multiple choice questions 5 6. Cloze test without clues 10
2. Short answer questions 15 7. Rearranging 10
3. Information transfer/flow chart 5 8. Graph/Chart (Writing Section ‡`L) 15
4. Summary writing 10 9. Story Writing (Writing Section ‡`L) 15
5. Cloze test with clues 5 10. Informal letter (Writing Section ‡`L) 10

English 2nd Paper

Serial Topic Marks Serial Topic Marks
1. Use of preposition 5 7. Use of sentence connectors 7
2. Special use of some phrases/words 5 8. Use of synonym and antonym 7
3. Completing sentences (using 9.
10 Punctuation 7
clauses and phrases)
4. 10. Formal letter/Gmail
Right form of verbs 7 10
(Writing Section ‡`L)
5. 11. Writing Paragraph
Narrative style 7 (By listing/description) 15
(Writing Section ‡`L)
6. 12. Writing Paragraph
Use of modifiers 5 (comparison & contrast/cause & effect) 15
(Writing Section ‡`L)

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 Question No-01: Preposition
 Complete the text with suitable prepositions: —
1. The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us
including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) —
our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life, the balance (f) — the natural elements is very
significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don't realise the importance (h) — it. As a
result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is
undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.
Ans: (a) in; (b) In; (c) around; (d) of; (e) For; (f) of; (g) for; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of.
2. We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) — lives. The patriots (c)
— our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were
bound to surrender (e) — our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died
(g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National
Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.
Ans: (a) through/at; (b) of; (c) of; (d)against; (e) to; (f) of; (g) in; (h) after; (i) of; (j) in.
3. Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life — literature, economy and
culture. But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead
and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying
river. A report published in 'The Daily Sun' describes what has happened (e) — the river
Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — it. The report
says that the river had a glorious past. Once, it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h)
— the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and
got the name Buriganga.
Ans: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h) into; (i) through; (j)
with.
4. Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way
(c) — school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet
none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the
villagers. They were (h) — difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the
canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a
nominal price.
Ans: (a) in; (b) on; (c) to; (d) over; (e) about; (f) down; (g) of; (h) in; (i) on; (j) in .
5. Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary literature, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla
academy award (b) — the age of twenty nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who
got the Bangla academy award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his
contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curricula of
secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married
(h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is member (i) — the Royal college of psychiatrists in London. This
renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.
Ans: (a) in; (b) at; (c) of/among; (d) for; (e) to; (f) in; (g) of/in; (h) to; (i) of; (j) on.
6. It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what
fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures,
and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and so He hides from
men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble
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 happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its
fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery
meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it.
What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow
is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so
that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.
Ans: (a) for; (b) in; (c) from; (d) of/like; (e) for; (f) about/of; (g) on; (h) of; (i) about/of; (j) in.
7. I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a
hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an
intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — S.S.C.
Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the
world.
Ans: (a) of; (b) to; (c) in; (d) of; (e) at/in; (f) with; (g) from; (h) of; (i) for; (j) with.
8. I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am
now writing (b) — you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of
my friends arranged a pienic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty
miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and
materials. (h) — reaching sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9.30 am. We did not
take any cook (j) — us.
Ans: (a) about; (b) to; (c) with; (d) as; (e) on/into; (f) at; (g) with; (h) After; (i) at; (j) with.
9. A good stock (a) — words is necessary (b) — anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is
an essential component (c) — successful communication. It is an integral part (d) — reading skill.
While grammar is important, a lack (e) — vocabulary may result (f) — complete failure to convey a
message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) — words that go well (h) — an ordinary
dictionary meaning. Students' vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) — time as
they tend to make connections (j) — other words.
Ans: (a) of; (b) for; (c) for; (d) of; (e) of; (f) in; (g) of; (h) beyond; (i) over; (j) to/with
10. A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He
does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he
has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional
studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his
teachers' advice and jots (j) — their lectures.
Ans: (a) to; (b) to; (c) by; (d) for; (e) for; (f) to; (g) of; (h) of;(i) by; (j) down
11. Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) — the same train and they were in
the same compartment. The Englishman was very proud (b) — himself because he was an
Englishman. He looked (c) — upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it
and went to sleep (e) — peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman
picked (f) — the gentleman's shoes and threw them (g) — the window and went to sleep. When the
Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the
Englishman's long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i) — bed
laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted, 'Where's my coat gone?'
"Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes," said the gentleman (j) — a smile. The Bengalee gentleman
was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.
Ans: (a) by; (b) of; (c) down; (d) of; (e) in; (f) up; (g) off; (h) from; (i) to; (j) with.

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12. Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a)  the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being
trapped (b)  environment pollution. This is exemplified (c)  the destruction and burning (d)  of
tropical rain forests, (e)  traffic that clogs (f)  city streets, (g)  the rapid growth of industry, the
use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (h)  packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use
of detergents like washing (i)  liquids and so (j)  .
Ans: (a) of; (b) by; (c) by; (d) down; (e) by; (f) up; (g) by; (h) in; (i) up; (j) on.
13. A teacher is an architect (a)  a nation. He plays an important role (b)  building up an
educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c)  ignorance (d)  the lot of a nation. He is an actor,
so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e)  the need of his audience which is his class. He
is a clear speaker (f)  good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g)  his control. He does not
sit motionless (h)  his class. Everybody has something valuable (i)  him. A good teacher
discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this he
keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)  money.
Ans: (a) of; (b) in; (c) of; (d) from; (e) to; (f) with; (g) under; (h) before/in; (i) in; (j) after.
14. Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric time.
Since then they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers
are used (d) — various spheres (e) — our life. It is used mostly (f) — decoration. People (g) —
all walks of life use flowers usually (h) — national occasion and (i) — wedding. Everyone prefers
flowers (j) — expressing their love and devotion.
Ans: (a) on; (b) from/since; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i) for/in; (j) for.
15. The science fair held (a) — our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge.
Many of our friends took part (b) — the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest (d)
— them. Most of the projects were made (e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing world situation.
They were intended (g) — acquaint us (h) — the solutions (i) — some common problems we are
facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j) — achieving
success and we really achieved it.
Ans: (a) in/at; (b) in; (c) with; (d) for/to; (e) in; (f) with; (g) to; (h) with; (i) to; (j) about.
16. During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a)  noon, we went to the railway line. There,
along with other children I watched how the trains passed (b)  innumerable unknown facts. My
father got an appointment (c)  a town school and he moved (d)  the town immediately with
all the members of the family. I was admitted (e)  my father's school. I felt that my school
fellows had no feeling (f)  one another as we had in the village. However, I have gradually
adjusted myself (g)  town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h)  the
happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i)  worries and has infinite capacity (j)  enjoyment.
Ans: (a) at; (b) by; (c) at; (d) to; (e) into; (f) for; (g) to; (h) for; (i) from; (j) of.
17. Parents have desire (a)  bright future (b)  their children. They are ready to do anything which
may be congenial (c)  the success (d)  their children. Every success (e)  their children
make them happy and they become sanguine (f)  their bright future. But then the children do
not pay heed (g)  the suggestions (h)  their parents and fail to move forward as the parents
want. Their entire hopes end (i)  smoke. So, children must be cautious (j)  it.
Ans: (a) for; (b) of; (c) to; (d) of; (e) of; (f) about; (g) to; (h) of; (i) in; (j) of/about.
18. Preposition links all types (a)  words together and help them make better sense (b)  the
readers. They help us understand the relationship (c)  objects. (d)  example, the book and the

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 table are (e)  the kitchen. This gives you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it
makes it even clearer. The book is (f)  top of the table (g)  the kitchen. We have a clear
picture (h)  our mind i)  the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j)  each
other.
Ans: (a) of; (b) to; (c) between/ among; (d) For; (e) in; (f) on; (g) in; (h) in; (i) about; (j) to.
19. Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a)  earth (b)  prehistoric time.
Since then they have been treated (c)  the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that
flowers arc used (d)  various spheres (e)  our life. It is used mostly (f)  decoration. People
(g)  all walks of life use flowers usually (h)  national occasion and (i)  wedding. Everyone
prefers flowers (j)  expressing their love and devotion.
Ans: (a) on; (b) since/from; (c) as; (d) in; (e) of; (f) for; (g) from; (h) on; (i) for/in; (j) for.
20. Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what he has known
and seen. He wants (c) — see more. The inventions (d) — rockets, spaceships and artificial
satellites have made it possible (e) — him (f) — go far (g) — the earth, his home planet. As a
result, he has already landed (h) — the moon while he has made the whole world a village, a
global village (i) — means of mobile phone that connect a man to a distant man thousands miles
(j) —.
Ans: (a) for; (b) with; (c) to; (d) of; (e) for; (f) to; (g) byond; (h) on; (i) by; (j) away.
21. During the last four years, several devastating Cyclones swept (a)  Bangladesh and caused
immense harm (b)  the people. A cyclone may occur any time and (c)  any place. The
cyclone of Bangladesh generally originates (d)  the Bay-of-Bengal, and blows (e)  that land.
It is often accompanied (f)  thunders and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences,
unbearable heat is felt (g)  a few days. Then suddenly one day, the sky becomes terribly dark
(h)  clouds and strong winds begin to blow with flashes (i)  lighting and the rumbling of
thunders. It causes a great havoc. A lot of people and other animals die. Dwelling houses are
blown (j) .
Ans: (a) over; (b) to; (c) at; (d) from; (e) over; (f) by; (g) for; (h) with; (i) of; (j) away.
22. Language plays a very important role (a)  the life of human beings. We use language (b)  the
moment we wake (c)  in the morning till we go to bed (d)  night. We use language not only
during our waking hours but also (e)  our dreams. We use language (f)  different purposes.
We use language (g)  express what we fell. We use language to say what we like or dislike. If
you do not like tea (h)  milk, you say, "I'll take tea (i)  milk." We use language to express our
strong feelings and emotions. If you are charmed (j)  the scenery of a place, you say, "What a
lovely place"!
Ans: (a) in; (b) from; (c) up; (d) at; (e) in; (f) for; (g) to; (h) with/without; (i) without/with; (j) at.
23. Last Friday, 1 attended a public function. It was (a)  the political crisis (b) — Bangladesh. The
participants discussed freely and honestly (c) — political disorder and instability (d) — the
country. They said the main reason is the lack (e)  goodwill. Besides, the political parties are
not tolerant (f)  one another. They are engaged (g)  harming one another. The speakers
opined that if we cannot come out (h)  the situation, we cannot hope (i)  any better future. So,
this crisis should be solved (j)  delay.
Ans: (a) on; (b) of; (c) No preposition; (d) of; (e) of; (f) of; (g) in; (h) of; (i) for; (j) without.

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24. I object (a)  your proposal because this kind of ideas originate (b)  evil motives. We should
remember that we must not be prey (c)  greed. We should be plunged (d)  deep study.
Although people are oblivious (e)  the past, they remember the evil things. We have to be
mindful (f)  our studies and avoid merging (g)  bad boys. I was moved (h)  the pathetic
condition of the freedom fighter who once fought (i)  our country. We should mourn (j)  the
fallen.
Ans: (a) to; (b) from; (c) to; (d) into; (e) of; (f) to; (g) with; (h) by; (i) for; (j) for.
25. Humayun Ahmed is perhaps the most celebrated contemporary Bangladeshi fiction writer. His
immense contribution (a)  the Bangladeshi literature (b)  the last three decades has earned
him international acclaim as well. At least (c)  the last two decades, his books have been
topping the best seller lists (d)  Bangladesh. He won the hearts (e)  millions as the creator (f)
 characters like Himu and Misir Ali. After a nine-month battle (g)  cancer (h)  the age (i)
 64, he breathed his last bringing the curtain down (j)  an illustrious career nearly four
decades.
Ans: (a) to; (b) during; (c) in; (d) in; (e) of; (f) of; (g) against/with; (h) at; (i) of; (j) on.
26. Man is fond (a)  turning back from the present to the past again and again. Nothing is more
pleasant (b)  him than memories of his childhood. Whenever I am sick of the present, I try to
get relief (c)  the past days of my childhood. A man cannot remember everything that happened
in his childhood. But certain events are stored in the sub-conscious mind. They sometimes peep
(d)  mind's eye. My playground was the bank of mighty Teesta. In all the seasons, this river had
great attraction (e)  me. Whenever I was not (f)  home, I could be found (g)  its bank.
There would be other children also (h)  me. We used to row on the river, jump (i)  it and
swim (j)  it.
Ans: (a) of; (b) to; (c) in; (d) through; (e) for; (f) at; (g) on; (h) with; (i) into; (j) in/across.
27. Time and tide wait (a)  none. A stitch (b)  time saves nine. Those are the two very well
known proverbs (c)  the significance of time. Some people don't care (d)  anything. They put
(e)  a job for tomorrow though they are not sure whether tomorrow will come. (f)  this way,
they cannot finish a work when they need it. Then they say, "Alas! If we did not fight shy (g) 
our jobs when we had a lot of time, we could be successful". So, (h)  become successful (i) 
life, we have to realize the importance (j)  utilizing time.
Ans: (a) for; (b) in; (c) about; (d) for; (e) off; (f) In; (g) of; (h) to; (i) in; (j) of.
28. Rumi and Ruman are talking (a) — the importance (b) — a teacher and a doctor. Rumi says that
doctors are of great use (c) — society. But Ruman does not agree (d) — Rumi. He says that
teachers are the architect (e) — a nation. They spread the light of education. Teachers remove
ignorance (f) — society. However, they are different (g) — their opinion. But they agree (h) —
the point that the service (i) — a teacher and a doctor is very essential (j) — the society.
Ans: (a) about; (b) of; (c) in; (d) with; (e) of; (f) from; (g) in; (h) on; (i) of; (j) to/for.
29. Patriotism is a great quality (a) — human being. It creates (b) — a man true love (c) — his
motherland. Patriotism is older than civilization. The man, who loves his own country, does his
duties and works (d) — the welfare (e) — his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a
fondness (f) — the place where they were born and sacrificed their lives to save them. A student,
an artist or a politician may be a patriot (g) — usual way (h) — life. If he does his duties honestly
and sincerely (i) — his own field, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a traitor. We
must not have hatred or bitterness (j) — anyone. But chauvinist patriotism is very bad.
Ans: (a) of/for; (b) in; (c) for; (d) for; (e) of; (f) for; (g) in; (h) in; (i) in; (j) for.
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30. The cyber cafe is a place teeming (a)  information. It is a network (b)  all networks. It is a place
(c)  computers (d)  which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cyber
cafe is closely associated (e)  internet communication system. A customer sitting (f)  the cafe can
communicate (g)  people (h)  the world. In fact, it is not prejudicial (i)  our development and
essential (j)  easier communication.
Ans: (a) with; (b) of; (c) with; (d) through; (e) with; (f) in; (g) with; (h) around/across; (i) to; (j)
for.
31. Natural disaster has occurred throughout the world (a)  recent years. The reason behind this is
greenhouse effect or warming (b)  the air around the earth. Global warming is melting the huge
ice (c)  Polar Regions and (d)  the peaks (e)  the mountains. Consequently, the level (f) 
sea water has alarmingly increased. Cyclones and tidal bores are inundating and destroying the
coastal regions (g)  a large extent. Climatologists believe that (h)  the last 185 years 99
cyclones hit the coastal areas and off shore islands (i)  our country causing irrecoverable loss (j)
 life and properties.
Ans: (a) in; (b) of; (c) on in; (d) on/at; (e) of; (f) of; (g) to; (h) during/in; (i) of; (j) of.
32. The Nobel Prize is the most prestigious prize (a)  the world. The prize is awarded (b)  the
persons (c)  outstanding contribution (d)  specific six fields. Economics was included (e) 
the list in 1969 (f)  the first time. One prize is awarded (g)  each field. But, if there is more
than one recipient (h) — the prize (i)  one field, the prize money is equally distributed (j)  all
the winners.
Ans: (a) in; (b) to; (c) for; (d) in; (e) in; (f) for; (g) in; (h) for; (i) in; (j) among.
33. A good student never learns things (a)  rote. He is very cautious (b)  his studies and always
adheres (c)  his lessons and texts. He does not learn (d)  traditional guide books. He prepares
notes (e) — taking help (f)  his teachers. He abides (g)  his teachers' advice and jots (h) 
their lectures. He makes the best use (i)  his time and concentrate (j)  his studies according to
his daily routine.
Ans: (a) by; (b) about/of; (c) to; (d) from; (e) by; (f) from; (g) by; (h) down; (i) of; (j) on.
34. A good student never learns things (a)  rote. He always adheres (b)  his studies. He does not
haunt (c)  traditional guide books. He abides (d)  his teachers' advice and jot (e)  their
lectures. He does not mix (f)  bad boys and while (g)  his time. He also behaves well (h) 
the superiors and never looks down (i)  anybody. Everybody is pleased (j)  his conduct.
Ans: (a) by; (b) to; (c) for; (d) by; (e) down; (f) with; (g) away; (h) towards; (i) upon; (j) with.
35. The food we eat seems to have profound effects (a) — our health. Although science has made
enormous steps (b) — making food more fit to eat, it has (c) — the same time made many foods
unfit to eat. Some research has shown that eighty percent (d) — all human diseases are related (e)
— diet. People (f) — different culture are more prone (g) — contact certain illness because (h)
— the characteristics (i) — the foods they consume. So we should give (j) — the habit of taking
bad foods.
Ans: (a) on; (b) in; (c) at; (d) of; (e) to; f) of; (g) to; (h) of; (i) of; (j) up
36. Sakhina is overwhelmed (a)  grief as her father is determined (b)  marry her (c)  at an early
age of fifteen. Since she possesses an aptitude (d)  studies, she prefers, carrying (e)  her
education (f)  getting married. Sakhina's father being burdened (g)  a nine-member family,
wants to reduce his expenditure. This is the picture (h)  the thousands of families who live (i)
 the poverty line. We have to look (j)  the matter seriously.
Ans: (a) with; (b) to; (c) off; (d) for; (e) on; f) to; (g) with; (h) of; (i) below; (j) into.

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37. The writer has been trying hard to put a finish to an extremely difficult literary work. (a)  this
purpose she badly needed a very lonely place. (b)  this end (c)  view, she lived in a cabin. It
belonged (d)  an orphanage (e)  the Carolina mountains. The place was isolated (f)  all
human habitations. It was a very cold place. This situation caused her to look (g)  firewood
which was available there but not ready. Finding no other way, she requested the orphanage
authority to send someone (h)  the cabin who could chop well. The authority sent an underaged
boy named Jerry. Jerry looked so small (i)  size that the writer felt hesitated to appoint him (j)
 doing a heavy job like chopping.
Ans: (a) For; (b) With; (c) in; (d) to; (e) on/beside/near; (f) from; (g) for; (h) to; (i) in; (j) for.
38. I am fed up (a) — the next door neighbour. His room is adjacent (b) — my room. Always he
keeps his TV (c) —. There is sound (d) — dragging (e) — chair and table. When I try to
concentrate (f) — my studies, a blaring sound comes (g) — the next door. In winter, I can tolerate
it (h) — some extent (i) — closing the windows but it becomes very unbearable (j) — summer.
Ans: (a) with; (b) to; (c) on; (d) of; (e) of; (f) on; (g) from; (h) to; (i) by; (j) in.
39. When I started working (a)  the research and science (b)  leprosy more than a decade ago,
people thought this chronic disease would eliminate itself and burn out (c)  time. We didn't
have time (d)  that. Nearly 2,50,000 new cases (e)  leprosy are diagnosed every year.
Approximately 10 percent (f)  new cases occur (g)  children. Even though it is associated (h)
 biblical times, leprosy remains a problem (i)  modern era and was reported (j)  130
countries worldwide.
Ans: (a) on; (b) of; (c) over; (d) for; (e) of; (f) of; (g) in; (h) with; (i) in; (j) in.
40. The Freedom Fighters are the pride of the nation. In 1971, many of these great sons (a)  the soil
sacrificed their lives (b)  the cause of the country and the countrymen. They were so deeply
devoted (c)  the war of liberation that they had no time to complain (d)  the odds they had to
go (e) . They are the martyrs. Death is a must (f)  all. Everyone has to yield (g)  death.
Man may die (h)  a disease or (i)  an accident. He may also die (j)  overworking. But
martyrdom differs from these types of ordinary death.
Ans: (a) of; (b) for; (c) to; (d) against; (e) through; (f) for; (g) to; (h) of; (i) by/in; (j) from.

Question No-02: Gap Filling with special words/phrases

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
as soon as what does ..... look like what if what's it like it
had better was born let alone have to would rather
(a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We — take immediate steps against cutting down trees
at random.
(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise none will believe us.
(c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. — you were driving your bike and met a
serious accident?
(d) — swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(e) — mother heared the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.
(f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long-time and hard labour to build this city.
(g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt — a car.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(i) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress.
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 (j) Rana: Hi. Robi — a Pea-cock —?
Robi : It's a very nice bird. It knows how to dance?
 Ans: (a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) What if; (d) What's it like; (e) As soon as; (f) It; (g) let
alone; (h) was born; (i) had better; (j) what does .... look like.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
it is high time in case lest as though no sooner had
unless would you mind have to used to as long as
(a) There is foul smell in the room. — opening the windows?
(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I‘ll say good bye now — I don't see you again.
(c) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything.
(e) The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate.
(f) Nobody likes you here. — you left this place.
(g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree — the bear might attack him.
(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He — do many harmful activities.
(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life — you make proper use of time.
(j) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered the class than they stopped
talking.
 Ans (a) Would you mind; (b) in case; (c) have to; (d) as though; (e) as long as; (f) It is high
time; (g) lest; (h) used to; (i) unless; (j) No sooner had.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
there what if have to no sooner had would rather
lest as if let alone what does look like be born
(a) The students were loitering in the corridor. — they seen the teacher than they entered the
classroom.
(b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He — in 1920 in Tungipara of
Gopalganj district.
(c) I can't stand Rubel. He always acts — he were smarter than everyone.
(d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the girl,
the driver halted it. — he wouldn't have stopped the bus?
(e) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative's home. She feels free and comfortable in the
hostel.
(f) You started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the bus.
(g) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane.
(h) Daughter: Mom, — an albatross —?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern
Oceans.
(i) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Chenghis
Khan.
(j) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time.
 Ans (a) No sooner had; (b) was born; (c) as if; (d) What if; (e) would rather; (f) lest; (g) let
alone; (h) what does .... look like; (i) there; (j) have to.
4. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
there let alone it as if what ..... look like
have to as soon as was born had better would rather
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 (a) We — not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality.
(b) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical
exercise, because it refreshes both body and mind.
(c) Do you often — travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad.
(d) Long ago, — lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind hearted.
(e) — does a clown — ? You've seen a clown in the circus many a time.
(f) — I see my father coming my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father.
(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I — be a waiter than a barman.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam — in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small
boy.
(i) The economical condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day — square
meals.
(j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked — he were completely
routed. His cherished dream had been shattered.
 Ans (a) had better; (b) It; (c) have to; (d) there; (e) What..... look like; (f) As soon as; (g) would
rather; (h) was born; (i) let alone; (j) as if.
5. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: —
as if let alone what does .......... look like was born there
what's it like have to as soon as had better would rather
(a) In modem times, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious
belief.
(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla —
in English.
(c) Some city dwellers‘ behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in
the village.
(d) I have never travelled by air. — flying in the sky?
(e) Riaz: — the frozen mountain peak.....?
Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from tooth-ache. She — see a dentist.
(g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.
(h) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.
(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one
should start a profession after taking necessary preparations.
(j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can‘t take much time any more. We — come to a
conclusion.
 Ans (a) there; (b) let alone; (c) as if; (d) What‘s it like; (e) What does…..look like; (f) Had better;
(g) as soon as; (h) would rather; (i) was born; (j) have to.
6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
There As soon as What does ..... look like Was born What if
Has to As if What's it like Let alone Would rather
(a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the world map — at the cost of
million of lives.
(b) During the liberation war of Bangladesh — was a great American singer George Harison who
sang for Bangladesh.
(c) — living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh.
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 (d) My foreign friend told me you — leave this country than live here. I replied "This is my
motherland."
(e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize
for this to Bangladesh.
(f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from them —
apology.
(g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons — the father of the nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed.
(h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against the country —
Bangladesh were not their own country.
(i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. — the government of Bangladesh
takes initiatives to cut of diplomatic relation with Pakistan?
(j) Teacher : Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh — ?
 Ans: (a) was born; (b) there; (c) What's it like; (d) would rather; (e) has to; (f) let alone; (g) as
soon as; (h) as if; (i) What if; (j) what does ..... look like.
7. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
had better let alone as if as soon as was born
what does ..... look like there would you mind it would rather
(a) The room appears to be suffocating. — opening the windows?
(b) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella.
(c) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.
(d) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all.
(e) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard.
(f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — in a needy family.
(g) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?
(h) He proceeded — he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me.
(i) Panic seized me — I heard his roaring voice.
(j) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.
 Ans: (a) Would you mind; (b) had better; (c) let alone; (d) There; (e) It; (f) was born; (g) What
does ... look like; (h) as if; (i) as soon as; (j) would rather.
8. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
let alone as if as soon as had better what's like
if it would rather have to there
(a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name — his address.
(b) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(c) Don't behave — you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you.
(d) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much
nowadays.
(e) Give him the good news — you meet him.
(f) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(g) — I had a typewriter, I would type well.
(h) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(i) — he — ? He is friendly and he can help you.
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 Ans: (a) let alone; (b) It; (c) as if; (d) would rather; (e) as soon as; (f) There; (g) If; (h) had
better; (i) What‘s like; (j) have to.
9. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
unless let alone it there would you mind
as if neither will had better as fast as the older.... the more
(a) When my brother was a child, he wouldn't look at all like my father, — he gets, — he looks
like him.
(b) — are hundreds of languages spoken regularly by human beings. But everywhere of the world
people speak English.
(c) A: They won't be enjoying a holiday this year.
B: — we.
(d) It is admitted by all that a deer can run fast. But it cannot run — a Cheetah.
(e) He loves his garden very much. He does not allow his sons to pluck any flower, — other
children.
(f) I cannot carry the box on my back. — taking the box into the room?
(g) — is very difficult to get good grade in Bengali and English.
(h) It is getting dark. You — go home right now.
(i) The man was seriously injured in an accident. He would have died — he had been taken to a
nearby hospital.
(j) The boy talks too much of himself. He talks — he knew everything.
 Ans: (a) the older…. the more; (b) There; (c) Neither will; (d) as fast as; (e) let alone; (f) Would
you mind; (g) It; (h) had better; (i) unless; (j) as if.
10. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box : —
as if was born as soon as it what does.. look like
there have to let alone would rather had better
(a) Manners make a man. Students — practice good manners in everyday life.
(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They — follow the advice of their teachers' for
improvement.
(c) He tries to show off his knowledge in English. He speaks English — he were an Englishman.
(d) Cox's Bazar is a popular tourist hub. — are many nice hotels there for tourists.
(e) The other day I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he — pull a rickshaw than beg.
(f) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day, — Tk.
2000.
(g) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common. — may occur anywhere anytime.
(h) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer. — a smoker stops smoking, he can
avoid the risk of any danger.
(i) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He — on 23rd April, 1564 in England.
He was one of the greatest dramatists of the world.
(j) Son : Dad, — an alien — ?
Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films and science
fiction tell us about them. They are really awesome.
 Ans: (a) have to; (b) had better; (c) as if; (d) There; (e) would rather; (f) let alone; (g) It; (h) As
soon as; (i) was born; (j) what does .... look like.
11. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
had better was born would rather as soon as let alone
in order to has to as if whenever there
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 (a) The students were making a noise in the class. But — the teacher entered the class, they kept
quiet.
(b) It was a hot summer day. A crow felt very thirsty. So it was flying here and there — find
water.
(c) Panna was a criminal. So he was always on his toes. — he saw the police, he hid himself.
(d) The man is so weak that he cannot walk. He cannot walk even a kilometer — five kilometers.
(e) — is a nice kitchen garden just behind our house. So we can get fresh vegetables from there.
(f) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest.
(g) Though I am poor, I hate begging. Begging is most disreputable. I — die than beg.
(h) Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a popular Bengali poet. He — in a sophisticated Hindu family,
but he took Christianity when he was young.
(i) My friend Ratul talks — he were a millionaire. But he comes of an impoverished family.
Moreover, he is good for nothing.
(j) Rana is a meritorious student. He is the first boy in our class. He — study hard and work more to
maintain his position in class.
 Ans: (a) as soon as; (b) in order to; (c) Whenever; (d) let alone; (e) There; (f) had better; (g) would
rather; (h) was born; (i) as if; (j) has to.
12. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
had better there have to would rather let alone
as if it what's it like was born as soon as
(a) Motin's father is a low paid service holder. He has no ability to buy a bi-cycle for his son  a
motor bike.
(b) I've never travelled by air,  in the sky?
(c) Let's go to the cinema,  is not worth waiting any longer.
(d) I am tired. I  stay at home than go outside.
(e) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You  take rest.
(f) I am surprised to hear his speeches. He speaks  he knew the ins and outs of the incident.
(g) Salam feels pain in his chest. He  go back to the hospital for a scan next week.
(h) Tagore  in 1861. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913.
(i)  is no fish here. It is a swimming pool.
(j) I went there to meet with him,  I saw him: I rushed to talk to him.
 Ans: (a) let alone; (b) what's it like; (c) it; (d) would rather; (e) had better; (f) as if; (g) has to; (h)
was born; (i) There; (j) As soon as.
13. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
but for used to was born no sooner had had better
as if it what do you mean has to what's the matter
(a) Shamsur Rahman  in Dhaka in 1929. He is famour both as a poet and a novelist.
(b)  Diamond jumped upon the table than the lighted candle fell on the papers. It caused a great
damage to Newton's research works.
(c) You  apply to the principal of your college for granting you a stipend. He will surely see on
it.
(d) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He  do many harmful activities.
However, he made a lot of inventions.
(e) One evening I returned home groaning with a bad headache. My mother asked me,"  with you?
Why do you look so pale?"
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 (f)  your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them. I was just a victim of
circumstances.
(g) ? How can a rope bite a man? It is quite unbelievable.
(h) He tells the matter  he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it.
(i)  is a good idea to walk in the morning. Morning walk is very healthful.
(j) A good citizen  perform a lot of things. These things will enable him to become a true
patriot.
 Ans: (a) was born; (b) No sooner had; (c) had better; (d) used to; (e) What's the matter; (f) But for;
(g) What do you mean?; (h) as if; (i) It; (j) has to.
14. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box : —
was born would you mind there would rather what does ... look like
as if let alone had better have to as soon as
(a) He cannot tell my name, — my address. He is lying.
(b) The Bangladeshi cricketers have done well in the World Cup. They — struggle more to win
the World Cup.
(c) — the earth —? It's not completely round.
(d) I — walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded.
(e) — I reached the station, the train left. Really I was lucky.
(f) Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was a great linguist. He — in 1885 A.D.
(g) He acts — he were rich. So nobody likes him.
(h) You look sick. You — go home immediately.
(i) — was a boy at the door. He wanted to talk to me.
(j) — eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot.
 Ans: (a) let alone; (b) have to; (c) What does ... look like; (d) would rather; (e) As soon as; (f) was
born; (g) as if; (h) had better; (i) There; (j) Would you mind.
15. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box : —
was born what's ... like it let alone there
would rather as soon as had better as if what if
(a) — your family — ? Our family is not so big. It's comparatively small.
(b) Today is a rainy day. You — not go to office today.
(c) I have a bad headache. I — go to doctor.
(d) — lived an old man in a village. He was very wise.
(e) My sister is acting — she were all in all. She always acts like this way.
(f) I'll call you — I arrive. Then we will go to market.
(g) Prabha can't afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually she is very poor.
(h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time. — is, of course, a good habit.
(i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, — in 1925. He was a wise man.
(j) Rina: — we miss the bus? Mina: We will take a taxi then.
 Ans: (a) What's ... like; (b) had better; (c) would rather; (d) There; (e) as if; (f) as soon as; (g) let
alone; (h) It; (i) was born; (j) What if.
16. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
there what if was born had better as long as
let alone have to as if it as soon as
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 (b) He cannot score a goal,  a hattrick.
(c) His mother being sick, he needs to go home  possible.
(d) The manager says alone; It seems  other had nothing to say.
(e) No one is happy with her result; she  understand it.
(f)  you lose your pen?
(g)  lived a very clever fox in a jungle.
(h) The poor will continue to suffer  they are illiterate.
(i) Zahir Raihan  on 19 August, 1935 in Feni.
(j) We  educate all and work hard to develop our country.
 Ans: (a) It; (b) let alone; (c) as soon as; (d) as if; (e) had better; (f) What if; (g) There; (h) as long
as; (i) was born; (j) have to.
17. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
what does.... look like as if had better let alone need not
what if as soon as what's it like have to would rather
(a) Nowadays most of the politicians play the role of actors/actresses. They act  they were the
real patriots.
(b) Pakistan cricket team is very weak now. They can not defeat Bangladesh,  Australia.
(c) In our country the members of law enforcing organizations  lead a very risky life.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country.  we turn this land into a mango orchard?
(e) We  walk fast. It may start raining. The sky seems stormy.
(f)  staying in a hostel?
(g)  the meeting started, some activists of the opposition party started picketing.
(h) He can see well. He  use spectacle.
(i) We  develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive
culture.
(j) The authoress :  your mother , Jerry?
Jerry : She is a very nice woman. She looks pretty nice.
 Ans: (a) as if; (b) let alone; (c) have to; (d) What if; (e) had better; (f) What's it like; (g) As soon
as; (h) need not; (i) would rather; (j) What does .... look like.
18. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Lest A white elephant Would rather It is time Let alone
Square meal P's and Q's At the eleventh hour Had rather There is ... the fact
(a) Who does not know the wretched condition of a day laborer? He cannot earn a — a day when
he has no work at hand.
(b) Mr. Pervez is not well off to run a car. So, a car is — to him.
(c) Shut up, Mr. Idris, you don't know how to behave with others. So mind your —.
(d) — no denying of — that corruption causes innumerable problems for the country. The govt.
should take necessary steps against it.
(e) The hustling and noisy condition of Dhaka city is quite unbearable to me. I — go to village. It is free
from chaos.
(f) Mr. Iqbal is a very talented teacher but a poor man. He cannot buy a Pulser (motorbike) — a
Prado.
(g) Of late, Mr Fazal has been absent minded. He must work attentively — he should lose his job.
(h) Rahman is a great liar. He — give up this bad habit.
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 (i) Dowry system spoils many valuable lives. — to say 'no' to this system.
(j) The man is about to die. No result will come if you try —.
 Ans: (a) square meal; (b) a white elephant; (c) P's and Q's; (d) There is ... the fact; (e) would
rather; (f) let alone; (g) lest; (h) had rather; (i) It is time; (j) at the eleventh hour.
19. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
have to there what's it like would rather what does ..... look like
as soon as had better as if was born let alone
(a) Many people think that they have no joy in their life. We  find out how we can make our life
happier.
(b) Abbas is a good boy. He  read novel than watch TV.
(c) Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He  on February 12,1809 in
Kentucky.
(d) Jony does not keep late at any work. I  ring him at once, he must have fallen in any problem.
(e) Aritro is a dull student. He cannot pass in C-grade  in A-grade.
(f) Rahimgonj is a big Union. But  is no high school here.
(g) The condition of the patient is very critical. The doctor wanted to operate  possible.
(h) Mizan is an honest man. He talks about the matter  he knew everything.
(i) Karim:  the sculpture ?
Rahim: I think it is like a horse.
(j)  writing in the paper? You seem to be very happy with this pen.
 Ans: (a) have to; (b) would rather; (c) was born; (d) had better; (e) let alone; (f) there; (g) as soon
as; (h) as if; (i) What does.... look like; (j) What's it like.
20. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
let alone was born there what is it like what if
has to it as if what does...look like had better
(a) He treats me  I were his younger brother. Actually he is one of my distant relatives.
(b) Rima is a daughter of poor parents. She has no private tutor. So she  study hard.
(c)  was a stormy night. It was raining also.
(d) I cannot ride a bike,  a car. I have no money to buy any of these two things.
(e) Victor Hugo is a famous French novelist and dramatist. He  in 1802.
(f) Salma,  a kangaroo ?
(g) Today is holiday,  going to the zoo?
(h) You are not attentive to your study.  you fail in the exam?
(i) You  cross the river at this moment. The river is very rough now.
(j) — flows a river by our village. We often swim in it. .
 Ans: (a) as if; (b) has to; (c) It; (d) let alone; (e) was born; (f) what does...look like; (g) what is it
like; (h) What if; (i) had better; (j) There.
21. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
would rather as if has to had better as soon as
there what's it like it let alone what if
a. To be successful one  be disciplined. For, without maintaining a disciplined life, none can
succeed in life.
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 c. I  lead a simple life than earn a lot of money illegally and lead an aristocratic life. I always hate
corruption and the corrupt.
d. While taking exam, students should check if they have attempted all the questions  they
finish writings. But unfortunately some students do not do it.
e. Today it is drizzling. So,  taking kedgeree at lunch?
f. Rahim is meritorious but poor. He  do a private tuition in the afternoon to afford his
educational expenses.
g. Touhid is a good singer. We have invited him only to our cultural function.  he misses?
h. My friend always talks  he knew everything. Actually he is not a learned man.
i.  is unfortunate that many students spoil most of their time by using facebook.
j. Now we get information within some seconds. Cell phones are doing this miraculous thing.
But  was a time we had to wait days after days for a letter to come and bring the news about
our near and dear ones.
 Ans: (a) has to; (b) let alone; (c) would rather; (d) as soon as; (e) what's it like; (f) had better; (g)
What if; (h) as if; (i) It; (j) there.
22. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
was born what does.... look like let alone there would rather
has to what's it like as soon as as if had better
(a) Life is full of struggles. Certainly, it has ups and downs. A man  face innumerable barriers in
his life.
(b) The tide of globalization has now entered other spheres too. The whole world is now  it were
a global village.
(c) Education is the back bone of a nation. It is the crying need of our country.
We  educate our children than keep them illiterate.
(d) Self-employment is a possible solution to the unemployment problem. The Government 
explore avenues for self-employment.
(e) I frequently visit library to read books on different subjects. But nowadays many students do
not attend the class regularly,  visit library.
(f) A major influence on American Children's lives is the television shows they watch. TV
viewing statistics are staggering .
(g) Punctuality is the key to success. A student can do good result  he becomes punctual.
(h) Sadaf :  a desert look ?
Samin : A desert looks like a sea of sand. People use ships for travelling by the sea. In the same
way for the travelling through desert, camel is used.
(i) Shakespeare is the greatest dramatist of all times. He  in 1564 in England.
(j)  trying to abstain from evil deeds? It is great because evil deeds bring about ruins.
 Ans: (a) has to; (b) as if; (c) would rather; (d) had better; (e) let alone; (f) There; (g) as soon as;
(h) What does....look like; (i) was born; (j) What's it like.
23. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
what if read between the lines let alone had better get used to
used to look down upon would rather as soon as what's it like
(a) She does not like any literary work,  admire any literary work.
(b) The hunter was ready with his gun for the tiger.  it came out of its cave, he shot at it.
(c) The whole area is covered already by rain water.  it rains again?
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 (d) The poor are  by the rich. It should not be done.
(e) The canal dried up making it difficult for the villagers. They  dig it.
(f) You look ill. You  not go to work.
(g) I think you have reacted totally in a negative way. If you , you could have understood what
he tried to say.
(h) In ancient time people  fight against dangerous wild animals.
(i) I have no idea of  going on a long drive. I had never such occasion in my life.
(j)  walking in the morning because walking is very important to keep a sound health.
 Ans: (a) let alone; (b) As soon as; (c) What if; (d) looked down upon; (e) would rather; (f) had
better; (g) read between the lines; (h) used to; (i) what's it like; (j) Get used to.
24. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
what's it like have to what if as soon as there
as if would rather had better was born let alone
(a) I had lost my sense. — I opened my eyes, I remembered where I was. Thank God, I am still alive.
(b) Surendra Kumar Sinha is the 2lst Chief Justice of Bangladesh. He — in Sylhet in 1951. He is
the first non-Muslim Chief Justice of this country.
(c) — lived a boy named Ahsanullah. The boy was very kind-hearted. So everybody liked him.
(d) I saw my friends yesterday. They were running — they were trying to catch a train.
(e) This is not a well-furnished hotel. We — stay at a different hotel.
(f) It‘s a very important meeting. We — not miss the start of his presentation.
(g) Sima is very lazy. She cannot boil water, — prepare a dinner.
(h) Saturday is my holiday. On this day I usually take rest. I also don‘t — work on Friday now.
(i) You look very pale. — you consulted with a lawyer?
(J) — living in a crowded city? You seemed very puzzled with your life in Dhaka city.
 Ans: (a) As soon as; (b) was born; (c) There; (d) as if; (e) would rather; (f) had better; (g) let
alone; (h) have to; (i) What if; (j) What's it like.
25. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
Let alone What's it like As soon as Was born What does .... look like
Would rather There Have to Had better As if
(a)  was a time when educated people were more honourable than the rich people. But alas! Those
days are gone.
(b) I  be more disciplined. Discipline is the root of all success.
(c) Most of the poor villagers have no tin-shed house,  brick-built building.
(d) We stand up  the teacher enters our classroom. This is a part of our culture.
(e) I  and brought up in a village. I like the rural life so much.
(f) You  settle up the dispute with your brother. Otherwise, it will harm you in many ways.
(g) My parents  stay in village than live with us in Dhaka. They don't like city life.
(h) You are praising yourself  you were a scholar. Empty vessels sound much.
(i) I have no idea about  living in a foreign country. I have never been abroad.
(j)  an alien ? Is it like a human being?
 Ans: (a) There; (b) have to; (c) let alone; (d) as soon as; (e) was born; (f) had better; (g) would
rather; (h) as if; (i) what's it like; (j) what does ...... look like.
26. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
was born what's ... like it let alone there
would rather as soon as had better as if what if
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 (a)  your family ? Our family is not so big. It's comparatively small.
(b) Today is a rainy day. You  not go to office today.
(c) I have a bad headache, I  go to doctor.
(d)  lived an old man in a village. He was very wise.
(e) My sister is acting  she were all in all. She always acts like this way.
(f) I'll call you  I arrive. Then we will go to market.
(g) Prabha can't afford to buy a cell phone,  a laptop. Actually she is very poor.
(h) Punctuality is the habit of doing things exactly in time.  is, of course, a good habit.
(i) Tajuddin Ahmed, the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh  in 1925. He was a wise man.
(j) Rina:  we miss the bus? Mina: We will take a taxi then.
 Ans: (a) What's...like; (b) would rather; (c) had better; (d) There; (e) as if; (f) as soon as; (g) let
alone; (h) It; (i) was born; (j) What if.
27. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
but for let alone adhere to when it comes to unless
as long as cannot but was born read between the lines as far as
(a) The man is very weak. He cannot walk even a kilometer,  five kilometers.
(b) Tagore  with a silver spoon in his mouth.
(c) Rimi is a nice girl. But  cooking, she is hopeless.
(d) This car is absolutely fine  the engine is concerned.
(e) I'd like to wait here  the rain continues.
(f) They always  work but never does well because they have some limitations.
(g) It is six years since my father died. I  remember his love for me.
(h) If you , you could understand what he tried to say.
(i) You cannot go and pass your time there  you are a member of it.
(j)  your timely intervention, I would have been assaulted by them.
 Ans: (a) let alone; (b) was born; (c) when it comes to; (d) as far as; (e) as long as; (f) adhere to; (g)
cannot but; (h) read between the lines; (i) unless; (j) But for.
28. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
with a view whether or even though definitely what if
nevertheless would you mind likely to anyway supposed to
(a) We didn't go away at the weekend because I had too much work.  the weather was awful, so
we didn't miss anything.
(b) We have given some very good reasons. I think he's  agree to our proposal.
(c) A : We must reach the party now.
B :  we don't get a rickshaw?
(d) Rajib had a good preparation for the examination but he did not perform well.  he got a
distinction in English.
(e) She , won't pass the exam. She hasn't done any work at all.
(f) We are  check in at 3 pm. What's the time now?
(g) I'm being disturbed in preparing a report. You keep making that stupid noise  I've asked you to
stop three times.
(h) It is 11:30. I'm going home  you like it  not.

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 (i) We cannot ensure smooth development keeping the women inside home. Government provides
free education for girls  to educating them.
(j) A : We must finish the lesson today.
B :  bringing all the notes you've taken in the class?
 Ans: (a) Anyway; (b) likely to; (c) What if; (d) Nevertheless; (e) definitely; (f) supposed to; (g)
even though; (h) whether/or; (i) with a view; (j) Would you mind.
29. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
let alone what if have to had better would rather
as if what does.... look like was born as soon as there
(a) Karan is usually a boy of gentle nature. But yesterday he behaved  he had lost his mind.
(b)  have been significant changes in the types of entertainment. People are looking for newer
forms nowadays.
(c) The weather is very hostile. So they  wait until rain stops.
(d) The unnecessary expenses  be cut. Otherwise, our company will be at the risk of bankruptcy.
(e)  an elephant's trunk  ? It is a snake shaped organ doing the work of a nose and even a
hand.
(f)  he entered the castle, the door automatically closed behind.
(g) I met her a decade ago. I can hardly recall her name,  her address.
(h) It is the shortest way from my home to DRMC. I  not go another way.
(i)  the road ends over there? We have to walk the whole campus to find the exit.
(j) Barak Obama is the President of the USA. But his father  in Kenya.
 Ans: (a) as if; (b) There; (c) would rather; (d) have to; (e) What does ... look like; (f) As soon as;
(g) let alone; (h) had better; (i) What if; (j) was born.
30. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: —
as if scarcely would rather have to as soon as
had better used to what if as long as no sooner
(a) The poor will continue to suffer  they are illiterate.
(b) I will call you  I arrive. Then we will go to market together.
(c) Rina :  we miss the bus?
Mina : We will take a taxi then.
(d) The Bangladeshi cricketers are doing well. They  struggle more to win the World Cup.
(e) I  walk than get on the bus. This time the bus is very crowded.
(f)  had I reached the station than the train left. So I missed the train and waited for the next
train.
(g)  had she heard the news of her friend's accident when she rushed to the hospital.
(h) Thomas Alva Edison was very inquisitive in his childhood. He  do many harmful activities
out of his curiosity.
(i) He tells the matter  he knew it. Actually, he is quite ignorant of it.
(j) Salam feels pain in his chest. He  go back to hospital next week for a checkup.
(j) Parks are the ideal place for the children to spend their evening. So,  should be a park at
every "Mohalla" of the city.
 Ans: (a) as long as; (b) as soon as; (c) What if; (d) have to; (e) would rather; (f) No sooner; (g)
Scarcely; (h) used to; (i) as if; (j) had better.

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 Question No-03: Completing Sentences
1. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should —.
(b) English is an international language. — you cannot get a good job.
(c) Corruption is an obscene to our national development. It is high time —.
(d) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish —.
(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —.
(f) He cannot run the business. So, he should —.
(g) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
(h) The student could not memorise the poem. It was too difficult —.
(i) Since they had no more question to discuss, —.
(j) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays. ............
 Ans:
(a) So, we should plant trees.
(b) Without learning it, you cannot get a good job.
(c) It is high time we fought against.
(d) I wish I were a child again.
(e) But it has negative impact too.
(f) So, he should close it down.
(g) He confessed that he committed the mistake.
(h) It was too difficult for him to read it.
(i) Since they had no more question to discuss, they ended the meeting.
(j) It is a good sign that nowadays girls are doing better in every level of education.
2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:—
(a) He studies medicine so that —
(b) Time has its wings. It was five years since we —
(c) The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to —
(d) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for —
(e) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I —
(f) Do not worry about me. I — after I have finished my study.
(g) They are very hard working. If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they —
(h) Unity is strength. United we stand, —
(i) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —
(j) Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place —
 Ans:
(a) He studies medicine so that he can become a doctor.
(b) It was five years since we had met last.
(c) He came to me with a view to getting some help.
(d) The box was too heavy for me to carry.
(e) Had you requested me, I would have taken you with me.
(f) I will manage a job after I have finished my study.
(g) If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they can make good use of it.
(h) United we stand, divided we fall.
(i) We saw a snake while we were walking.
(j) A graveyard is a place of eternal rest.
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3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:—
(a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because —. It is our Mother Language Day.
(b) Once there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that —.
(c) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know where —?
(d) It is high time you —. It is detrimental to health.
(e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies —.
(f) The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to —.
(g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since —.
(h) We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up —.
(i) There goes the proverb 'United we stand, divided we fall'. Unless we are united —.
(j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to —.
 Ans:
(a) 21st February is a red letter day in our life because on this day, we shed blood for our
mother tongue.
(b) They were so lazy that they passed almost all day without work.
(c) Do you know where he lives?
(d)It is high time you should give up smoking.
(e) If you want to go abroad for higher studies, you must learn it.
(f) It flies from flower to flower to collect honey.
(g) It is many years since we met last.
(h) The sooner we get up the healthier will we be.
(i) Unless we are united, we cannot stand.
(j) We all should come forward with a view to solving the problems.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Rifat does not like —. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.
(b) As Shafi is devoted to studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to —.
(c) — is not good. We should give up it.
(d) — gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.
(e) There is nobody —. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(f) Birds — in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them.
(g) People are carefull — in Dhaka city. They don't waste their resource.
(h) Man is a social being. No man can do —.
(i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him —.
(j) — in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self employment is a possible solution to this problem.
 Ans:
(a) Rifat does not like eating junk food.
(b) He hopes to secure good grades.
(c) Smoking is not good.
(d) Using public transport gives no pleasure.
(e) There is nobody who has complete happiness.
(f) Birds that come to our country from distant regions in winter are called migratory birds.
(g) People are careful while spending in Dhaka city.
(h) No man can do whatever he likes in society.
(i) His father wanted him to study law.
(j) Many people in Bangladesh are unemployed.

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5. Complete the sentences using suitable words phrases/clauses: —
(a) Last night, I did not have a sound steep. I feel sleepy — TV.
(b) You cannot handle such a — if you don't have prior experience in teaching.
(c) If the driver had been more careful, — the fatal accident.
(d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that —.
(e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where —.
(f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough — ?
(g) Begging is not a profession. It is very disreputable. We must not —.
(h) Wherever he speaks in English —. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes.
(i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes —.
(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but —.
 Ans:
(a) I feel sleepy while watching TV.
(b) You cannot handle such a student if you don't have prior experience in teaching.
(c) If the driver had been more careful, he could have avoided the fatal accident.
(d) But it was so hot that we could not but postpone it.
(e) It is a public place where villagers gather to buy and sell things.
(f) Are you strong enough to lift it?
(g) We must not encourage begging.
(h) Wherever he speaks in English he makes mistakes.
(i) It will take you five minutes to go there.
(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but difficult to give up.
6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so
that —.
(b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we —.
(c) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He — before he look part in 'the competition.
(d) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth
misfortune —.
(e) She has got GPA 4.50. If —more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
(f) The boy was playing when —. He stopped his playing at once.
(g) I feel a very bad headache. If —, I would continue my classes.
(h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless —.
(i) He runs very fast. Last year he — that other competitions were left behind.
(j) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it —.
 Ans:
(a) We should keep the environment free from pollution so that we can live comfortably.
(b) Without following the rules of hygiene, we cannot ensure good health.
(c) He had practised regularly before he look part in the competition.
(d) To tell the truth misfortune misfortune comes in pairs/never comes single.
(e) If if she had studied more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
(f) The boy was playing when he heard the loud sound.
(g) If did not feel sick, I would continue my classes.
(h) We cannot prosper in life unless we make proper use of it.
(i) Last year he ran so fast that other competitions were left behind.
(j) If we take a balanced diet, it will make our body fit.
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7. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses /phrases: —
(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, —.
(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —.
(c) English is an international language. I wish —.
(d) If I had much money, —.
(e) There goes a proverb that —. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.
(f) Hardly has he seen his friend —.
(g) It is a long time since we —.
(h) All of us have to work hard with a view to —.
(i) I was too young to —.
(j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he —.
 Ans:
(a) If you maintain honesty, you must succeed.
(b) It is high time we had this virtue.
(c) I wish I could speak English fluently.
(d) If I had much money, I have help the poor.
(e) There goes a proverb that a rotten sheep infects the whole flock.
(f) Hardly has he seen his friend when he greets him.
(g) It is a long time since we met last.
(h) All of us have to work hard with a view to gaining success.
(i) I was too young to say no.
(j) He has to study regularly lest he should fail.
8. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) The job market is getting bad to worse day by day. If you don't work hard in your student life, —.
(b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which —.
(c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that —.
(d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother.
(e) Last week, my friend Hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than —.
(f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly any one who —.
(g) Walk fast lest —.
(h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants —.
(i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become face book freak. They waste time for
nothing. They should know that —.
(j) He came to my room while —. He did not wake me up.
 Ans:
(a) If you don't work hard in your student life, you won’t get a good job.
(b) They supply oxygen without which we cannot survive.
(c) I have to study attentively so that I can pass the exam.
(d) Would you mind lending me yours so that I can talk to my mother.
(e) No sooner had I heard the news than I rushed to see him.
(f) There is hardly any one who doesn’t love flowers.
(g) Walk fast lest you should miss the train.
(h) She wants to become a doctor.
(i) They should know that lost time will never return.
(j) He came to my room while I was sleeping.
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9. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercises, —.
(b) They came to you with a view to —, but you scolded them without any reason.
(c) Please wait here until —. I have a serious matter to discuss with you.
(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, —.
(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant —.
(f) There goes a proverb that —. So, we must make proper use of time.
(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, —.
(h) The two brothers are not on good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, —.
(i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time —.
(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that —.
 Ans:
(a) If you take regular exercises, you will keep fit/ you will be healthy.
(b) They came to you with a view to seeking your help, but you scolded them without any reason.
(c) Please wait here until I return/I come back.
(d) If I had been hungry, I would have ordered a meal for me.
(e) So, we should plant trees for our own sake.
(f) There goes a proverb that time and tide wait for none/ a stitch in time saves nine.
(g) Since the water of this bottle is not pure, we should not drink it.
(h) Yesterday when we went to their house, they were quarrelling.
(i) It is high time we took steps to reduce air pollution.
(j) They did it so that they could make their motherland free.
10. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red-letter
day in our national history, because on this day —.
(b) A proverb goes that —. So we must try to lead an honest life.
(c) Courtesy means —. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.
(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agricultures, —.
(e) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —.
(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country,
it is —.
(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser —.
(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you — you will be successfully.
(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I —.
(j) His father has no ability to bear his sons educational expenses. So the son takes up a part-time
job so that —.
 Ans:
(a) It is really a red-letter day in our national history, because on this day we achieved
independence.
(b) A proverb goes that honesty is the policy.
(c) Courtesy means excellence of manners.
(d) As her economy depends on agricultures, agricultural sector should be developed.
(e) You cannot prosper in life unless you make the best use of time.
(f) Though it is a small country, it is over populated.
(g) Since I am an early riser I can enjoy my free time.
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 (h) If you are confident you will be successful.
(i) I studied hard lest I should fail in the exam.
(j) So the son takes up a part-time job so that he can support himself.
11. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, —.
(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —.
(c) Abdul is an HSC candidate. He is studying hard lest —.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why —. That English is a foreign language is the main
reason.
(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish —.
(f) No sooner had we reached there than —. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the
beginning of the programme.
(g) It is not good —. A man is known by the company he keeps.
(h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if —.
(i) It is very cold outside. You had better —.
(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —.
 Ans:
(a) If you work hard, you will be successful.
(b) It is high time we stood against corruption.
(c) He is studying hard lest he should fail in the exam.
(d) There are a good number of reasons why students fail in English.
(e) I wish I were a bird.
(f) No sooner had we reached there than the programme began.
(g) It is not good to keep bad company.
(h) He behaves as if he were a doctor.
(i) You had better stay inside.
(j) Would that I were a child again.
12. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest .
(b) I've missed the 8 O'clock train. Do you know when  ?
(c) The thief stole my watch and I saw it. As soon as I saw him .
(d) Though he was late, .
(e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if .
(f) I usually avoid . It is boring to drive now.
(g) As it is a difficult task, . He is very skilled in doing such work.
(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I  . He must account for his absence.
(i) The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film, .
(j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that .
 Ans:
(a) Be punctual lest you should fail in the exam.
(b) Do you know when the next train will arrive?
(c) As soon as I saw him he ran away.
(d) Though he was late, he was not rebuked by the manager.
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 (f) I usually avoid driving my car.
(g) As it is a difficult task Mr Amin has been assigned to do it.
(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, I always find him absent.
(i) If you enjoyed the film, you could learn something important. .
(j) We must work hard so that nothing can stand on our way to success.
13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —.
(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we .
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she . As a result, she could not
finish the exam with satisfaction.
(d) Don't worry. I  after I have finished my study.
(e) Fahen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to  from you, but you
disappointed him.
(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for .
(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan
on easy term, they .
(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we .
(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me .
(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would .
 Ans:
(a) He practices geometry a lot so that he can understand it properly.
(b) It was five years since we had met.
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she fell sick.
(d) Don't worry. I will help you after I have finished my study.
(e) He came to you with a view to getting help from you, but you disappointed him.
(f) The box was too heavy for him to carry.
(g) If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they can improve their cultivation system.
(h) It is high time we produced enough electricity.
(i) He joined me as soon as I requested him.
(j) Had he got the job, he would have become very happy.
14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources —. But this sector is afflicted with
many problems.
(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news —.
(c) Mr. Karim is a hard working man. — he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.
(d) Success doesn't come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way —.
(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —.
(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty — our motherland.
(g) Life should not be considered —. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.
(h) When you — work, you will go home.
(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest — arrested.
(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work —.
 Ans:
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 (b) When the prince heard the news he came with a large army.
(c) In spite of working hard, he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.
(d) When a man works in a systematic way he becomes successful.
(e) It is a good sign that nowadays more and more girls are going to school.
(f) It is our sacred duty to defend our motherland.
(g) Life should not be considered a bed of roses.
(h) When you have finished your work, you will go home.
(i) He ran away lest he should be arrested.
(j) Despite his honest work he does not get due reward.
15. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That's why —.
(b) There were five boys. I took five books that —.
(c) When he came out, —. He was worthy of getting such greetings.
(d) Though the pen writes well, —. I can't afford to use it.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students —. They couldn't but memorize it.
(f) If I had a camera, —. I like photography.
(g) He came to my room while —. He didn't wake me up.
(h) Rina waited until —. She went after getting it.
(i) He went to London so that —. He was devoted to study.
(j) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
 Ans:
(a) That's why all loved them.
(b) I took five books that I could give them.
(c) When he came out, all greeted him.
(d) Though the pen writes well, it is very costly.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students to understand.
(f) If I had a camera, I would take some photographs.
(g) He came to my room while I was sleeping.
(h) Rina waited until the coffee came.
(i) He went to London so that he could study there.
(j) He confessed that he stole my pen.
16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases:
(a) You cannot buy a car unless . It costs a lot.
(b) You are now sick. Call me in case .
(c) He is so short that .
(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss .
(e) I worked hard although .
(f) Hardly had we started to eat when .
(g) We were unable to go by train because of .
(h) I will give him the message as soon as .
(i) When I was a child .
(j) There are many helpless people. I wish .
 Ans:
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 (b) Call me in case you need any help.
(c) He is so short that he cannot reach the celing.
(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss we should put an end to the meeting.
(e) I worked hard although I was not paid well.
(f) Hardly had we started to eat when the bell rang.
(g) We were unable to go by train because of not having tickets available.
(h) I will give him the message as soon as I see him.
(i) When I was a child I was very naughty.
(j) I wish I could help them.
17. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) Ruhi's father died of a heart attack while working in his office. Scarcely had she heard the
news .
(b) I hate dishonest people. So, I am with you till .
(c) Adopting unfair means in any exam is a corruption. I had better fail .
(d) Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R) was a great saint of Islam. He came to Bagerhat so that .
(e) Food adulteration is a crime. It is high time .
(f) I left my hometown Kushtia. Five years passed since .
(g) He failed to make a good result. If he had been sincere to his studies, .
(h) His laugh is harsh and mysterious. Actually, he laughs as though .
(i) Playing in the sun may make you sick. Avoid playing in the sun lest .
(j) Childhood is the golden period of our life. I wish .
 Ans:
(a) Scarcely had she heard the news when she rushed to the office.
(b) So, I am with you till you are honest.
(c) I had better fail than adopt unfair means in the exam.
(d) He came to Bagerhat so that he could preach Islam.
(e) It is high time we did something against it.
(f) Five years passed since I had been there.
(g) If he had been sincere to his studies, he would have made a good result.
(h) Actually, he laughs as though he were a villain.
(i) Avoid playing in the sun lest you should become sick.
(j) I wish I were a child again.
18. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) The darkness of night prevails everywhere. I don't know whether —.
(b) Flood is a natural calamity. Neither the government —.
(c) Koli is an intelligent girl. We don't know why —.
(d) If winter comes —.
(e) Skiing is a popular sports at the time when —. Many people like it.
(f) Market is a place where —. We visit it everyday.
(g) Load shedding hampers our normal life. — the development of our country will be seriously
affected.
(h) People observe 21st February all over the world —.
(i) The Pakistani army were so cruel that —.
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 Ans:
(a) I don't know whether the road is safe or not.
(b) Neither the government nor the NGO can face it alone.
(c) We don't know why she has done such a silly mistake
(d) If winter comes, can spring be far behind?.
(e) Skiing is a popular sports at the time when it is winter.
(f) Market is a place where we gather to buy and sell products.
(g) If it is not controlled, the development of our country will be seriously affected.
(h) People observe 21st February all over the world as the International Mother Language Day.
(i) The Pakistani army were so cruel that they didn't show mercy to anyone.
(j) Untie the knot and bring the rope.
19. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) My friend was staying in Chittagong. If he had invited me, .
(b) Scarcely had I got into the train .
(c) As it is raining .
(d) I went to market so that .
(e) It was long time since .
(f) I wished .
(g) Our principal has taken various steps .
(h) We should give more importance on study in order that .
(i) Though it was cloudy .
(j) Avoid risky driving lest .
 Ans:
(a) If he had invited me, I would have gone to visit Chittagong.
(b) Scarcely had I got into the train when it started to move.
(c) As it is raining, you should not go out without an umbrella.
(d) I went to market so that I could buy some essentials.
(e) It was long time since we had met last.
(f) I wished I had been a bird.
(g) Our principal has taken various steps to maintain the standard of education.
(h) We should give more importance on study in order that we can be successful in life.
(i) Though it was cloudy, it did not rain.
(j) Avoid risky driving lest you should have an accident.
20. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) The poem is too difficult . But Mamun memorized the whole poem.
(b) We voted for him . He was elected as a chairman.
(c) The judge pronounced . A hue and cry was created in the court.
(d) Unless , I will go back home.
(e) Hazrat Omar (R) went out  an ordinary man. He was a good ruler.
(f) You have helped me in my danger. I assure you .
(g) Work hard lest .
(h) It is a very hard nut . We should try to solve it together.
(i) It is high time . Don't waste your time.
(j) No sooner had  than the thief ran away.
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 Ans:
(a) The poem is too difficult for me to memorize.
(b) We voted for him because he was an honest man.
(c) The judge pronounced that the murderer would be hanged till death.
(d) Unless he comes, I will go back home.
(e) Hazrat Omar (R) went out at night as an ordinary man.
(f) I assure you that I'll always be by your side.
(g) Work hard lest you should fail the exam.
(h) It is a very hard nut to crack.
(i) It is high time you studied properly.
(j) No sooner had the police arrived than the thief ran away.
21. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) He was really in great danger. He came here with a view to  from you. But you disappointed him.
(b) Despite , he is unhappy.
(c) A man is known by the .
(d) It is a long distance. If you travel .
(e)  than he fell down.
(f) I am sorry I kept you waiting. How long ?
(g) I didn‘t have her mobile number. If I knew her number .
(h) While we are in our classroom, .
(i) I need to go to Dhaka right now. Do you know when ?
(j) I am not fond of jokes.  who tell jokes all the time.
 Ans:
(a) He came here with a view to getting help from you.
(b) Despite being rich, he is unhappy.
(c) A man is known by the company he keeps.
(d) If you travel by a car you can reach in time.
(e) No sooner had the man stepped on the muddy road than he fell down.
(f) How long have you been waiting?
(g) If I knew her number I would call her.
(h) While we are in our classroom, we usually don't make noise.
(i) Do you know when the next train will leave for Dhaka?
(j) I don't like the people who tell jokes all the time.
22. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. You must go to bed
early so that .
(b) Shantanu was expecting a brilliant result. Hardly had the result been published when .
(c) The poem was too difficult for . The teacher told the students to listen to him carefully.
(d) Climate change is so alarming that it . We must be aware of this fact.
(e) Trees are very important for our existence on earth. We should stop cutting trees. It is high
time we .
(f) We can ensure a healthy and comfortable life by .
(g) If you , you will never understand the agony of failure.
(h) I did not know anything about the matter. If , I would have told him.
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 (i) Planting trees must be our priority. We have to plant more trees lest we .
(j) We must try to maintain a good health. Though a healthy man is an , an unhealthy man is a
liability.
 Ans:
(a) You must go to bed early so that you can get up early in the morning.
(b) Hardly had the result been published when she went to the notice board.
(c) The poem was too difficult for the students to understand.
(d) Climate change is so alarming that it it creates panic among us.
(e) It is high time we planted more and more trees.
(f) We can ensure a healthy and comfortable life by following the rules of health and hygiene.
(g) If you never fail, you will never understand the agony of failure.
(h) If I had known it, I would have told him.
(i) We have to plant more trees lest we should encounter the danger of climate change.
(j) Though a healthy man is an asset, an unhealthy man is a liability.
23. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That's why .
(b) There were five boys. I took five books that .
(c) When he came out, . He was worthy of getting such greetings.
(d) Though the pen writes well, . I can't afford to use it.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students . They couldn't but memorize it.
(f) If I had a camera, . I like photography.
(g) He came to my room while . He didn't wake me up.
(h) Rina waited until . She went after getting it.
(i) He went to London so that . He was devoted to study.
(j) He confessed that . So, I forgave him.
 Ans:
(a)That's why we rewarded them.
(b) I took five books that were bought for them.
(c) When he came out, he was greeted warmly.
(d) Though the pen writes well, it is costly.
(e) The poem is too difficult for the students to understand.
(f) If I had a camera, I would take photographs of the rural landscape.
(g) He came to my room while I was sleeping.
(h) Rina waited until I came back.
(i) He went to London so that he could have a higher degree on medicine.
(j) He confessed that he was guilty.
24. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: —
(a) Eve-teasing is extremely worrying. It is time the government .
(b) We were ruled by Pakistan. But 1971 is the year .
(c) That girl who my friend is talking .
(d) The shop I went . I advise others to go there.
(e) It's too late. , we would not have missed the train.
(f) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room .
(g) Had I the wings of a bird, .
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 (h) Don't hide it from me. I know the committee of which .
(i) So, you can borrow my camera on condition that .
(j) The poem is too difficult for .
 Ans:
(a) It is time the government took steps to eradicate this social malady.
(b) But 1971 is the year when we became independent.
(c) That girl who my friend is talking to is my cousin.
(d) The shop I went has a good collection of books.
(e) If we had started earlier, we would not have missed the train.
(f) Scarcely had the teacher gone out of the room when the bell rang.
(g) Had I the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky.
(h) I know the committee of which you are a member.
(i) So, you can borrow my camera on condition that you've to return it tomorrow.
(j) The poem is too difficult for me to understand.
25. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) The poor work hard so that . About 26% people are poor in our country.
(b) , I'll give you a reward. So tell me the truth.
(c) Hiroshima is a city of Japan where . Many people were killed.
(d)  is very harmful. We should not allow the children to play in the sun.
(e) Very often I take my breakfast outside. The hotel's breakfast is so enormous that .
(f) No sooner had she finished cooking . We were so hungry.
(g) Unless you finish your home work, . So finish your home work first.
(h) I couldn't tolerate him then. He spoke as if .
(i) Our main profession is agriculture. So we can not help .
(j) Most of the educational institutions are poor in respect of facilities. It is high time .
 Ans:
(a) The poor work hard so that they can earn their livelihood.
(b) If you speak the truth, I'll give you a reward.
(c) Hiroshima is a city of Japan where the world's first atom bomb was dropped.
(d) To play in the sun is very harmful.
(e) The hotel's breakfast is so enormous that I have to cost a lot for it.
(f) No sooner had she finished cooking than we began eating.
(g) Unless you finish your home work, you will be punished.
(h) He spoke as if I had been guilty.
(i) So we cannot help modernising this sector.
(j) It is high time the govt took necessary steps in this regard.
26. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: —
(a) Though I trusted you with the money, . I have no other alternative but to file a case against
you.
(b) I collected the newspaper in order that . I needed a way to support my poor father.
(c) The old mother was shocked . She was weeping bitterly.
(d) No sooner had he heard the news . I could not even tell him the address.
(e) Those  shall not suffer any way. Honesty is always the best policy.
(f) His silence proved that . So, the verdict went against him.
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 (g) Those who live in glass houses . Otherwise, they will meet their own misery.
(h) Only the wearer knows . Therefore, we should not ignore when someone complains.
(i) Advice is often given but . And this is why, the person who gives advice is found making the
same folly.
(j) A person is known by . So we all have to be careful about the people we mix with.
 Ans:
(a) Though I trusted you with the money, you cheated me.
(b) I collected the newspaper in order that I could go through the job advertisement.
(c) The old mother was shocked when she heard the news.
(d) No sooner had he heard the news than he left home.
(e) Those who are honest shall not suffer any way.
(f) His silence proved that he was guilty.
(g) Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
(h) Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.
(i) Advice is often given but seldom followed.
(j) A person is known by the company he keeps.
27. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: —
(a) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that .
(b) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that .
(c) When I got down from the train, I saw my friend, Ripon. It was long since .
(d) Five years have passed since . I still miss him very much.
(e) I did not know anything of the matter. , I would have told him about it.
(f) The poem was too difficult . The teacher told us to listen to him very carefully.
(g) Some students adpot unfair means in the examinations. It is high time .
(h) If I had a camera, . I like photography very much.
(i) Don't worry. I will join you after I . Then we will play together.
(j) You take so much food at dinner. You will suffer unless .
 Ans:
(a) We must work hard so that we can attain our success.
(b) Would that I could be a child again.
(c) It was long since we had met each other.
(d) Five years have passed since he left the village.
(e) If I had known, I would have told him about it.
(f) The poem was too difficult for us to understand.
(g) It is high time they gave up this tendency.
(h) If I had a camera, I would take some photographs.
(i) I will join you after I will have completed my work.
(j) You will suffer unless you change your habit.
28. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: —
(a) It is mobile phone that has . It is a great invention of science.
(b) Don't tell a lie. There is nobody who .
(c) Five years have passed since . I miss him very much.
(d) There goes a proverb, "Grasp all, ". If you want to get everything at a time, you may end up
losing everything.
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 (e) Though it rained yesterday, . I had an urgent task.
(f) I was too weak . I had been ill for seven days.
(g) You must have confidence in your ability. If you , you will be successful.
(h) She is not the captain of the class, but she behaves as if .
(i) Traffic jam occurs because we do not have enough public transports. It is high time .
(j) He was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to  from you, but you
disappointed him.
 Ans:
(a) It is mobile phone that has added a new dimension to our communication system.
(b) There is nobody who trust a liar.
(c) Five years have passed since I met him last.
(d) There goes a proverb, "Grasp all, lose all".
(e) Though it rained yesterday, I had to go out.
(f) I was too weak to walk.
(g) If you are confident, you will be successful.
(h) She is not the captain of the class, but she behaves as if she were the captain.
(i) It is high time we increased public transports.
(j) He came here with a view to getting help from you, but you disappointed him.
29. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: —
(a) Time flies very fast. Five years passed since —.
(b) The man was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —.
(c) Scarcely had he reached the station —.
(d) I was very busy with my exam. If I —, I would have joined your birthday celebration.
(e) He was surely out of his mind. He — as if he had been the president of the function.
(f) There goes the proverb, "United we stand, divided we fall." It is high time we —.
(g) Playing in the sun may make you sick. Avoid playing in the sun lest you —.
(h) Overburden of responsibility never brings happiness. So people say, "Uneasy lies the head ."
(i) He is supposed to join the bridal party. So we are looking forward to receiving him. Eventually
he — before we started for the programme.
(j) Yesterday, I was in great danger. Then I felt like —.
 Ans:
(a) Five years passed since I had left my village.
(b) The box was too heavy for him to lift/carry.
(c) Scarcely had he reached the station when the train left.
(d) If I had been free, I would have joined your birthday celebration.
(e) He spoke as if he had been the president of the function.
(f) It is high time we became united.
(g) Avoid playing in the sun lest you should be sick.
(h) "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
(i) Eventually he had joined us before we started for the programme.
(j) Then I felt like a fish out of water.
30. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: —
(a) Have you ever been to the Cox's Bazar sea-beach? That is the .
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 (c)Man cannot live alone. He lives with others in society. These other people are .
(d)You are always late in the class. You have to be punctual lest you should miss the .
(e)Exercise is very essential for health. If you take regular exercise .
(f)The 16th December is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we .
(g)Munia is very serious about her studies. She wants to be a doctor so that 
(h)Cricket is getting popular very rapidly. One day, Bangladesh Tigers can become the number
one team in ODIs provided .
(i) I have a dream to fly in the sky. Had I .
(j)The terrified rabbit shouted, 'O eagle, don't kill me'. The voice helped the eagle spot the
rabbit easily and so she flew down and  up in her talons.
 Ans:
(a) That is the longest sea-beach in the world.
(b) ‘Honesty is the best policy’ goes the saying
(c) These other people are his neighbours.
(d) You have to be punctual lest you should miss the first class.
(e) If you take regular exercise, you can keep fit.
(f) On this day we became independent.
(g) She wants to be a doctor so that she can help the poor.
(h) One day, Bangladesh Tigers can become the number one team in ODIs provided they improve
their condition.
(i) Had I the wings of a bird!
(j) The voice helped the eagle spot the rabbit easily and so she flew down and picked the rabbit
up in her talons.

Question No-04: Right forms of verbs

1. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Road mishap (a) — (happen) in our country almost everyday. Recently it (b) — (rise) to an
alarming rate (c) — (take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if
someone (d) — (travel) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e) — (cause) road accidents. The
drivers are in the habit of (f) — (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) — (lessen) if the
drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect. While (h) —
(cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) — (climb) on the roof of the buses
and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) — (control) road accidents.
 Ans: (a) happens;(b) has risen; (c) taking; (d) travels; (e) causes; (f) violating; (g) lessened; (h)
crossing; (i) climbing; (j) controlling.
2. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
English (a) — (be) the most widely used international language. It (b) — (learn) to communicate
with the foreigners for various purposes such as (c) — (maintain) co-operation, co-existence and
exchanging business information. There are also certain jobs which (d) — (require) a good
functional knowledge of English. The jobs of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tour guide,
a mechanic, a receptionist of an international hotel, an executive of a multinational firm etc. (e) —
(be) a few of them. Besides, a student (f) — (wish) to go for higher studies must learn English
because the books on advanced education are mostly (g) — (write) in English. So, the importance
and demand of learning English in our country can, in no way, be (h) — (ignore). Rather, we
should (i) — (put) high importance on (j) — (learn) English to make room for ourselves in the
competitive world.
 Ans: (a) is; (b) is learnt; (c) maintaining; (d) require; (e) are; (f) wishing; (g) written; (h) ignored;
(i) put; (j) learning.
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3. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: —
It has been over three hundred years since emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi (a) — (build) the Taj Mahal as
a tomb for his wife in Agra. Architecturally, it (b) — (be) one of the most beautiful buildings in the
world. The building (c) — (make) of fine white marble with inlays of coloured marble. It (d) — (have)
eight sides and many open arches. It (e) — (rest) on a platform or terrace of red sandstone. Four
slender white towers (f) — (rise) from the corners of the terrace. A large dome (g) — (stand) above the
centre of the building. Around this large dome there (h) — (be) four smaller domes. Just inside the
outer walls, there is an open corridor from which the visitors (i) — (look) through carved marble
screens into a central room. The bodies of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz (j) — (lie) in two graves
below this room.
 Ans: (a) built; (b) is; (c) is made; (d) has; (e) rests; (f) rise; (g) stands; (h) are; (i) can look; (j) lie.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
In the last autuman vacation I (a) — (get) sufficient time. So I (b) — (make) up my mind to make
a journey by train from Dhaka to Chittagong. I (c) — (reach) the station about half an hour before
the departure of the train. It (d) — (be) then a very busy time. Rickshaw, motorcars and other
vehicles (e) — (come) to the station with passengers. Coolies (f) — (run) behind them. There (g)
— (be) shouts and rush of the passengers and the coolies. After sometime hearing a whistle, the
passengers (h) — (stand) in a queue before the ticket counter. I also (i) — (stand) in the line and (j)
— (buy) a second class ticket.
 Ans: (a) got; (b) made; (c) reached; (d) was; (e) were coming; (f) were running; (g) were; (h)
stood; (i) stood; (j) bought.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs in the brackets as per subject and
context: —
Most of the people who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b)
— (be) great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really (c) — (help)
civilization forward are often never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) — (set) a
broken leg, or launched a sea worthy boat or (f) — (calculate) the length of a year, but we (g) —
(know) all about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so much so that on
all the highest pillars in great cities of the world you (h) — (find) figures of a conqueror or a
general or a soldier. And I think that most people (i) — (believe) that the greatest countries are
those that (j) — (beat) in the battle the greatest number of countries and ruled over them as
conquerors.
 Ans: (a) appear/had appeared; (b) were/are; (c) helped/help; (d) mentioned; (e) set; (f) calculated;
(g) know; (h) would find; (i) believe; (j) have beaten.
6. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
The liberation war of Bangladesh inspired many artists, singers and cultural activists. Eminent
artiste Shaheen Samad (a) — (join) Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the
liberation war. She along with others (b) — (inspire) millions with her voice (c) — (raise) funds
for the refugee camps. The cultural troupe used to (d) — (travel) to refugee camps and different
areas in Mukta Anchal. They (e) — (perform) patriotic songs and arranged puppet shows, besides,
(f) — (stage) dramas. Shaheen Samad said, "Liberation war always (g) — (be) an inspiration for
me." She sang a lot of songs during that time and now (h) — (feel) honoured to have been able to
inspire the freedom fighters. She has the memorable harmonium with which she sang in 1971.
Now she (i) — (wish) to hand it over to liberation war museum. This eminent artiste wants live
performance of those moving songs on TV channel, at least one song in a week and thus (j) —
(cover) all the year round.
 Ans: (a) joined; (b) inspired; (c) to raise; (d) travel; (e) performed; (f) staging; (g) is; (h) feels; (i)
wishes; (j) to cover.

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7. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: —
Jerry is an orphan. He (a) (come) — to the Orphanage at the age of four. He (b) (lose) — his
parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) (commit) — to the care of the Orphanage. He could hardly (d)
(recollect) — his parents' memory. In spite of (e) (be) — an orphan, he had developed a strong
fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) (draw) — him close to the writer. The writer (g)
(impress) — with him. She started (h) (show) — affection for him. Jerry (i) (take) — her for his
mother. He fabricated a lie (j) (win) — her heart.
 Ans: (a) came; (b) lost; (c) was committed; (d) recollect; (e) being; (f) drew; (g) was impressed;
(h) showing; (i) took; (j) to win.
8. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Air (a) (be) — an important element of the environment. But it is constantly being (b) — (pollute)
in many ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) — (do) many works. This fire emits smoke
which (d) —. (contaminate) air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) — (burn) fuel. Air
pollution also (f) — (happen) when coal and oil (g) — (burn). Mills and factories can be (h) —
(hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) — (check) air pollution. Otherwise we
(j) — (suffer) a lot.
 Ans: (a) is; (b) polluted; (c) do; (d) contaminates; (e) burning; (f) happens; (g) are burnt; (h) held;
(i) checked; (j) will suffer.
9. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) — (arrange) between two teams (b) — (contain)
eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) — (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting
and enjoyable game ever (d) — (play) across the world. It (e) — (run) for an hour and a half with
an interval after half of the time (f) — (be) over. Any football tournament (g) — (arrange) between
two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) — (remain) almost unpredictable till the end
because any team might win the other team (i) — (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to
see whether rules and order (j) — (maintain) by the players.
 Ans: (a) is arranged; (b) containing; (c) lead; (d) played; (e) runs; (f) is; (g) arranged; (h) remains;
(i) scoring; (j) are maintained.
10. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Parents (a) — (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no
bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children.
They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) —
(take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We (j) — never (offend) our parents.
 Ans: (a) are; (b) is born; (c) know; (d) start; (e) to think/thinking; (f) nursing; (g) bringing; (h) remain;
(i) taking; (j) should offend.
11. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Once there (a) — (live) an idle king. He (b) — (not undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c) —
(get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) — (call) in a doctor. The doctor
(e) — (be) clever and wise. He did not (f) — (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the
king to buy a club and (g) — (move) it in the air till his hands (h) — (get) moistened. The king
started (i) — (follow) the prescription. Thus, the king (j) — (relieve) of his problem.
 Ans: (a) lived; (b) did not undergo; (c) got; (d) called; (e) was; (f) prescribe; (g) move; (h) got; (i)
following/to follow; (j) was relieved.
12. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Many events of great importance (a) (take) place during the last century. Significant advances (b)
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 movement for democracy (d) (become) prominent in many parts of the world. Two World Wars (e)
(break) out in this century. It also (f) (witness) the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were
completely (g) (destroy) as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. However, the emergence of
Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) (become) a momentous event. After a bloody war of nine
months Bangladesh (i) (bear). Now we (j) (hold) our heads high in the community of nations.
 Ans: (a) took; (b) were made; (c) gained; (d) became; (e) broke; (f) witnessed; (g) destroyed; (h)
became; (i) was born; (j) can hold/hold.
13. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Idle brain is devil's workshop. If we (a)  (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts
will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b)  (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) 
(sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They (d)  (not support) themselves.
They (e)  (lead) an unhappy life and (f)  (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for
reading, for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and time for
prayer. This (g)  (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h)  (lead) a
healthy and prosperous life only when we (i)  (follow) the routine which we (j)  (make) for
our guidance.
 Ans: (a) waste; (b) kill; (c) sit; (d) cannot support; (e) lead; (f) suffer; (g) indicates; (h) can lead;
(i) follow; (j) make
14. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
To err is human. If a man commits crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) —
(forgive). But the man who (b) — (not, give up) the wrong, (c) — (suffer) surely. In the long run,
he (d) — (will take) to the land of death. The old sailor (e) — (be) a wrong-doer in his long
journey. He committed a crime (f) — (kill) a sea bird (g) — (call) Albatross. That crime ultimately
(h) — (bring) bad luck to them. The ship (i) — (leave) in the icy sea. The sun shone over their
head. The wind (j) — (drop) down. It was a great disaster.
 Ans: (a) be forgiven; (b) does not give up; (c) suffers/will suffer; (d) will be taken; (e) was; (f)
killing; (g) called; (h) brought; (i) was left; (j) dropped.
15. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
One night the entire village was sleeping. The boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother
(a) — (sleep). Suddenly she woke up and (b) — (feel) thirsty. (c) — (call) her son, she told her son
to give her a glass of water and (d) — (fall) a sleep again. When Bayazid went to the pitcher, he
(e) — (find) it empty. So, he went out with the pitcher in search of water. After a while he (f) —
(come) back home with water and found his mother (g) — (sleep). Then he waited (h) — (stand)
by her bed with a glass of water. He did not make any sound lest she (i) — (wake) up. Suddenly
his mother woke up and saw him with the glass of water. At once she (j) — (understand) what was
the matter.
 Ans: (a) was sleeping; (b) felt; (c) Calling; (d) fell; (e) found; (f) came; (g) sleeping; (h) standing;
(i) should wake up; (j) understood.
16. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
There are many people who (a)  (not take) physical exercise. They can hardly (b)  (realize) that
they themselves (c)  (ruin) their health. They (d)  (fall) victim to many diseases. Life (e) 
(become) dull to them. They (f)  (remain) always ill tempered. We (g)  (build) good health and
sound mind through physical exercise. Physical exercise (h)  (make) our body active and the
muscles strong. It also (i)  (improve) our power of digestion and blood circulation. It (j)  (give)
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 Ans: (a) do not take; (b) realise; (c) are ruining/ruin; (d) fall; (e) becomes; (f) remain; (g) can
build; (h) makes; (i) improves; (j) gives.
17. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context
It is high time, we (a) — (use) our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b) —
(have) be considered in view of a country's socio-economic, cultural, political circumstances.
United efforts (c) — (require) to put an end to violence against women. A specific frame work
must (d) — (draw) up to (e) — (implement). Anyway, we can hope that dowry (f) — (come) to an
end in the time to come. We dare to (g) — (hope) so because our girls are being (h) — (educate)
day by day. Parents' mentality (i) — (change) gradually. People (j) — (be) more conscious.
 Ans: (a) used; (b) have to; (c) are required; (d) be drawn; (e) to be implemented; (f) will come; (g)
hope; (h) educated; (i) is changing; (j) are being/should be
18. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context
My 17th birth day ceremony (a)  (hold) yesterday. On the occasion, the whole house (b) 
(decorate) very nicely. All the rooms (c)  (clean). A dining table (d)  (set) in the middle of the
dining room. Various delicious items of food (e)  (cook) by my mother. An order (f)  (give) for
a birthday cake. The guests who (g)  (invite) started to come. They (h)  (welcome) by my
parents. They (i)  (tell) to sit in the drawing room. The cake (j)  (bring) in time.
 Ans: (a) was held; (b) was decorated; (c) were cleaned; (d) was set; (e) were cooked; (f) was
given; (g) were invited; (h) were welcomed; (i) were told; (j) was brought.
19. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Tigers (a)  (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardly (b)  (kill) any animal when they are
not hungry. Usually, tigers (c)  (reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly (d)  (see) in the
open unless there is a strong necessity. They often remain (e)  (hide) under the deep green in
search of their prey. Whenever they (f)  (see) any prosperous prey, they take a pose (g)  (fall)
upon it. Tigers often (h)  (unite) themselves so that they (i)  (attack) their prey from different
directions. An adult tiger (j)  (devour) 20 to 30 kilograms of meat in a single day.
 Ans: (a) are known; (b) kill; (c) reside; (d) seen; (e) hidden; (f) see; (g) to fall; (h) unite; (i) can
attack; (j) can devour.
20. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Hamlet was the prince of Denmark. He was brave and a noble young man who was interested in
games and sports. But suddenly he (a)  (change) totally. The change happened because of a great
sorrow that (b)  (fall) upon him. In a mysterious way his father, old king Hamlet (c)  (die).
Hamlet's best friend Horatio one day (d)  (come) to him with a strange story. The soldiers on
guard on the castle (e)  (see) the ghost of the old king. At midnight it (f)  (appear) in the armour
of the king. Hamlet (g)  (not rest) till he saw the ghost himself and (h)  (speak) to it. He thought
that the ghost (i)  (have) some message for him. He felt perhaps it (j)  (tell) him the truth about
his father's death.
 Ans: (a) was changed; (b) had fallen/ fell; (c) died; (d) came; (e) saw; (f) appeared; (g) could not
rest; (h) spoke; (i) had; (j) would tell.
21. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Nobel prizes (a)  (award) every year for outstanding achievements in the field of science,
literature and for (b)  (promote) world peace. Under this prize, the prize winner (c)  (get) a
gold medal, a certificate and a large sum of money. This prize (d)  (give) to persons with most
outstanding contributions in six fields, namely, physics, chemistry, physiology or Medicine,
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 Literature, Peace and Economics. Economics (e)  (add) in the list in 1969 for the first time. One
prize is awarded in each field. If there are more than one recipient of the prize in one field, the
prize money is equally (f)  (distribute) amongst all the winners. The prize was (g)  (institute)
by a man who (h)  (be) the inventor of the science of destruction. This scientist was Alfred
Nobel. He (i)  (bear) in Stockholm on 21st October, 1833 and he (j)  (die) on the 10th
December, 1896.
 Ans: (a) is awarded; (b) promoting; (c) gets; (d) is given; (e) was added; (f) distributed; (g)
instituted; (h) was; (i) was born; (j) died.
22. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Most of the students of our country (a)  (be) experts in (b)  (memorise) answers. They (e) 
(prepare) notes themselves. They get them (d)  ( prepare) by their tutors. Their tutors exercise
their brain for the students. So, the (e)  (think) power of the students (f)  (not develop). They
(g)  (not have) any command of the language. They, of course, (h)  ( do) well in the
examination. But for this, they can (i)  ( claim) no credit of' their own. This result (j)  (not
help) them in their later life.
 Ans: (a) are; (b) memorising; (c) do not prepare; (d) prepared; (e) thinking; (f) do not develop; (g)
do not have; (h) do; (i) claim; (j) will not help/does not help/cannot help.
23. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Flood is a natural calamity. It (a)  (visit) our country almost every year. Floods (b)  (cause) a great
havoc to our crops, houses, livestocks etc. During floods, people (c)  (become) very helpless; they
(d)  (not get) food to eat, pure water to drink, medicine for (e)  (treat) diseases. During the last
flood, the Food Minister (f)  (come) to our village. He gave us drinking water and other relief
materials. He also (g)  (assure) us that we (h)  (need) not feel worried because he (i)  (be)
always with us. Flood is an usual phenomenon and if proper steps (j)  (take), we can prevent it to
some extent.
 Ans: (a) visits; (b) cause; (c) become; (d) do not get; (e) treating; (f) came; (g) assured; (h) needed;
(i) would be; (j) are taken.
24. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
The news of your sudden admission into Sylhet Medical College Hospital (a)  (take) me aback. I
have learnt that you (b)  (suffer) from gastric pain for about a week. I (c)  (be) beside you in
the hospital. But you (d)  (know) my test examination (e)  (go) on. It (f)  (finish) on the
17th instant. Immediately after the examination I (g)  (come) to meet you. I (h)  (send) my
younger brother, Mukul to hand you some books. These (i)  (help) you to remove your boredom.
(j)  (not, get) nervous.
 Ans: (a) has taken; (b) have been suffering; (c) should be; (d) know; (e) is going; (f) will finish;
(g) will come; (h) am sending; (i) will help; (j) Don't get.
25. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
A proverb goes that time and tide wait for none. None a)  (call) it back. A man b)  (get) back
his lost money and wealth but cannot get back his lost time. Time once lost c)  (lose) forever. So
we d)  (make) the best use of our time. We e)  (do) our work in time. If we put off our work
for tomorrow, we do not get time to do it at all. There are some people who waste their time for
nothing. They cannot prosper in life. They f) — (depend) on others. If we read the biography of
the great men, we g)  (realize) it. They h)  (waste) a single moment uselessly. They i)  (be)
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 Ans: (a) can call; (b) can get/may get; (c) is lost; (d) should make; (e) should do; (f) have to
depend/ depend; (g) can realize; (h) did not waste; (i) were; (j) following.
26. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
There are many reasons for which many students in our country (a) — (fail) in English. One of the
main reasons is that English is a foreign language. English is as if it (b) — (be) a language (c) —
(mean) for a particular class of people. It (d) — (regard) as a sheer wastage of time. They (e) —
(begin) to cram English as though they (f) — (consider) cramming is the only way to learn
English. But (g) — (have) they been earnest in learning English, they could have (h) — (learn) it
easily. Moreover they are not (i) — (motivate) properly. In addition the textbooks (j) — (not write)
according to the need of the learners.
 Ans: (a) fail; (b) were; (c) meant; (d) is regarded; (e) begin; (f) considered; (g) had; (h) learnt; (i)
motivated; (j) are not written.
27. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
When I (a)  (enter) the restaurant, I found that it (b)  (be) quite crowded. I took a seat and (c) 
(order) my meal. While I (d)  (wait) for my rice and fish to arrive, I looked around to see if there (e)
 (be) anyone in the restaurant whom I (f)  (know). Then I noticed a man (g)  (sit) at a corner
table near the door. He kept (h)  (glance) in my direction as if he knew me. But I was sure I had
never (i)  (see) him before. He (j)  (have) a newspaper open in front of him. He was pretending to
read it, but actually he was keeping an eye on me all the time.
 Ans:(a) entered; (b) was; (c) ordered; (d) was waiting; (e) was; (f) might know; (g) sitting; (h)
glancing; (i) seen; (j) had.
28. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Idle brain is devils workshop. If we (a)  (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts
will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b)  (kill) their time are burdens on society. They (c) 
(sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They not (d)  (support) themselves.
They (e)  (lead) an unhappy life and (f)  (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for
reading, for office or other work, time for prayer. This (g)  (indicate) that we should do
everything at the right moment. We (h)  (lead) a healthy and prosperous life only when we (i) 
(follow) the routine which we (j)  (make) for our guidance.
 Ans:(a) waste; (b) kill; (c) sit; (d) cannot support; (e) lead; (f) suffer; (g) indicates; (h) can
lead/will lead; (i) follow; (j) make.
29. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context :
Today we (a)  (be) a free nation. We (b)  (have) to take great pains to achieve freedom. Our
War of Liberation (c)  (take) place in 1971. People of all walks of life (d)  (come) forward and
got (e)  (involve) in the war directly or indirectly. Many a man (f)  (kill) in the battlefield.
They never (g)  (flee) from the battlefield (h)  (show) their backs. Rather all of them (i) 
(contribute) much to (j)  (achieve) independence.
 Ans: (a) are; (b) had; (c) took; (d) came; (e) involved; (f) was killed; (g) fled; (h) showing; (i)
contributed; (j) achieve/ achieving.
30. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:
Dowry (a)  (regard) as a great curse in our society. It may (b)  (compare) to cancer that (c) 
(increase) in our society at a great speed. The fathers of the brides (d)  (victimize) for dowry. If
steps (e)  (take) against those greedy people, it (f)  (grasp) our society. It is mainly (g) 
(notice) among the rich who demand dowry with a view to (h)  (fulfill) their greed. So, we have
to (i)  (develop) morality. The culprits should (j)  (punish) to put an end to this social curse.
 Ans: (a) is regarded; (b) be compared; (c) is increasing; (d) are victimized; (e) are not taken; (f)
will grasp; (g) noticed; (h) fulfilling; (i) develop; (j) be punished.

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 Question No-05: Narration
1. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Follow my example," she said as we shook hands, "and never eat more than one thing for
luncheon." "I'll do better than that," I retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner to-night."
"Humorist," she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
 Ans: As we shook hands, she asked me to follow her example and never to eat more than one
thing for luncheon. I retorted that I would do better than that and added that I would eat nothing
for dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily and called me humorist.
2. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Have you saved something for the future?" said the rich man. "No," said the cobbler, "I am
happy with the present and think little about tomorrow." "No, that would not do," said the
richman. "I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it."
 Ans: The rich man asked the cobbler if he (cobbler) had save something for the future. The
cobbler replied in the negative and said that he was happy with the present and thought little
about tomorrow. The rich man disagreed with him (cobbler) and said that would not do. He again
said that he wanted to see him (cobbler) above want. The rich man offered some money to the
cobbler and requested him to keep the money.
3. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Whose picture is it?" I asked.
"A little girl's of course," said Grandmother.
"Can't you tell?"
"Yes, but do you know the girl?"
"Yes, I knew her." said Granny "but she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn't tell you about
her."
 Ans: I asked grandmother whose picture it was. Grandmother replied that undoubtedly it was a
picture of a little girl and asked me if I could't tell. I agreed that it was a picture of a little girl and
asked her if she knew the girl. Granny replied that she knew her (the girl in picture) and added
that she (girl) was a very wicked girl and she (Granny) should't tell me about her (girl).
4. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
He said to me, "I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend
me your dictionary." "I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of
my books that you think of use to you," said I.
 Ans: He humbly apologised for troubling me and said that he would be obliged if I would lend him
my dictionary. I said that I would be glad to be of service to him and that he was welcome to
borrow any of my books that he thought useful to him.
5. Change the narrative style by using direct speech: —
The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully
replied that they had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to
listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to know about him. He also exclaimed with
wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive.
 Ans: "Have you heared the name of Aesop?" asked the teacher. "No, sir, who was he?" "Listen to
my lecture attentively and then you will be able to know about him. How interesting and
instructive his fables are!"

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6. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: —
The witness told the International Crimes Tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and had
gone towards the door. He added that he had seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the
Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the Al-
Badr men. The witness answered that he could recognize one Hamid in his village who had
brought the members of the Pakistani army to the village.
 Ans: ―I suddenly heard a gunshot and went towards the door,‖ the witness told the International
Crimes Tribunal. ―I saw many Al-Badr men and members of the Pakistani Army on my house
premises,‖ he added. ―Did you recognise some of the Al-Badr men?‖ the judge asked him. ―Yes I
could recognise one Hamid in my village who brought the members of the Pakistani army to the
village,‖ the witness answered.
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?" asked the passerby. "I am crying because I
have none to look after me" said the street child. "Are you hungry?" "Yes, I am." said the boy.
 Ans: The passerby asked the street child why he was crying and if he had any problem. The street
child said that he was crying because he had none to look after him. The passerby asked if he was
hungry. The street child replied that he was hungry.
8. Rewrite the following in the reported speech: —
"Please give me your English grammar book," said Fahim. "I cannot give it," said Arman. "I have to
take it with me in the class." "I shall return the book before the class starts." Said Fahim. "Take it" said
Arman. "Thanks," said Fahim.
 Ans: Fahim politely requested Arman to give him (F) his (A) English Grammar Book. In reply,
Arman said that he (A) could not give it. He further said that he (A) had to take it with him (A) in the
class. At this, Fahim said that he (F) would return the book before starting his (A) class. Then Arman
told him (F) to take it and for that, Fahim thanked him (A).
9. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Where do you come from?" I asked him. "From San Carlos," he said, and smiled. "I was taking
care of animals." "Oh," I said, not quite understanding. "Yes," he said, "I stayed, you see, taking
care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos."
 Ans: I asked him where he came from. He replied with a smile that he came from San Carlos. He
added that he had been taking care of animals. Being confused, I exclaimed with surprise. He then
ensured me that he had stayed taking care of animals. He also added that he had been the last
person to leave the town of San Carlos.
10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches : —
One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, "Where do
you live?" The woman said, "I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I'm hungry but there is no
food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?" Hazrat Omar (R) said, "Go back home.
I'm coming with food and money for you."
 Ans: One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and asked her where
she lived. In reply, she told him that she lived in a poor hut south end to that town. She also added that
she was hungry but there was no food in her house and asked him if he would give her something to eat.
Hazrat Omar (R) told her to go back home and assured her that he was going with food and money for
her.
11. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Have you cut your nails short?" The teacher said to Maruf. "No, I've forgotten, Sir," said Maruf.
"That's very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and cleanlines. By doing so, you can
prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too," said the teacher.
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 Ans: The teacher asked Maruf if he (M) had cut his nails short. Replying in the negative with
respect, Maruf said that he had forgotten. At this, the teacher said that it was very bad and added
that he had to be more careful about neatness and cleanliness. He (T) also said that by doing so,
he (M) could prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too.
12. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Have you saved something for future?" said the rich man. "No" said the cobbler. "I am happy
with the present and think little about tomorrow." "No, that would not do," said the rich man. "I
like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it."
 Ans: The rich man asked the cobbler if he (C) had saved something for future. Replying in the
negative, he (C) said that he was happy with the present and thought little about the next day. At
this, the rich man said that that would not do and added that he wanted to see him (C) above want
and requested him (C) to have that money and keep it.
13. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: —
I told the rickshaw puller that he had carried me a long way. Then I asked him how much I should
pay him. I further asked him if fifty taka would do. He replied that anything was all right.
 Ans: "You have carried me a long way," I said to the rickshaw puller. "How much should I pay
you? Fifty Taka?" "Anything is all right", said the rickshaw puller.
14. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches : —
"Why are your children crying, my daughter?" said the Caliph.
"They have been starving," said the woman. "Have you none else in the world?" "My husband
died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great
distress. They have to starve sometimes." "Oh! Let me see, how I can help you," said the Caliph.
 Ans: Addressing the woman as his daughter the Caliph asked her why her children were crying.
In reply, the woman told him that they had been starving. Then he asked her if she had none else
in the world. She replied that her husband had died some months before and had left them neither
money nor any property and so they were in great distress. She also added that they had to starve
sometimes. Hearing all these, the Caliph became sympathetic and told her to let him see how he
could help them.
15. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches : —
Once I asked a little girl what her mother's name was. She repelied that she could remember her
mother's name but she would not tell me that. She added that she did not tell her mother's name to
anyone whom she did not know. I exclaimed with admiration that she was a very clever girl.
 Ans: Once I said to a girl, "What is your mother's name?" "I can remember her mother's name but I will
not tell you that. I don't tell my mother's name to anyone whom I do not know", she said. "What a clever
girl!" said I.
16. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: —
"Do you know Bangladesh Open University offers an English self-learning course?" Sejan said to
Shawan. "Yes, I have heard it from my father who works as a tutor of the course. It is a six-month
course known as CELP," said Shawan.
 Ans: Sejan asked Shawan if he (Shawan) knew Bangladesh Open University offered an English
self-learning course. Replying positively, he (Shawan) said that he had heard it from his father
who worked as a tutor of the course and added that it was a six month course known as CELP.
17. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Have you seen your mother, Jerry?' "I see her every summer, she sends for me." I wanted to cry
out, "Why are you not with her? How can she let you go away again?" He said "She comes up
here from Manville whenever she can. She does not have a job now."
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 Ans: I asked Jerry if he had seen his mother. Jerry replied that he saw her every summer and she
(mother) sent for him. I wanted to cry out and asked why he was not with her (mother) and how
she (mother) could let him go away again. He replied that she (mother) went up there from
Manville whenever she (mother) could. He added that she (mother) did not have a job then.
18. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Have you cut your hair off?" asked Jim. "Cut it off and sold it," said Della. "Don't you like me
just as well, anyhow? I'm me without my hair, aren't I?"
 Ans: Jim asked Della if she had cut her hair off. Della replied that she had cut it off and sold it.
Then she asked him if he didn‘t like her as well, anyhow. Again with a tag, she said that she was
herself without her hair.
19. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Mina, have you done your English lesson today?" said the teacher. "Yes, sir," she replied. "But I
haven't understood one grammatical point." "Don't worry. I'll help you understand it," said the teacher.
"Thank you, sir," she said.
 Ans: The teacher asked Mina if she had done her English lesson that day. Mina replied that she
had, respectfully but she also added that she had not understood one grammatical point. At this, the
teacher told her not to worry and added that he would help her understand it. She thanked him
respectfully.
20. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"You look a little bit like my mother," he said, "especially in the dark by the fire." "But you were
only four Jerry, when you came here. You have remembered how she looked all these years?"
"My mother lives in Mannville," he said.
 Ans: Jerry told her that she looked a little bit like his mother especially in the dark by the fire. At
this, she told him that he had been only four when he had gone there and also asked him if he had
remembered how she had looked all those years. Jerry said that his mother lived in Mannville.
21. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Where do you like to visit, sir?" asked the ticket seller. "I want to visit Chittagong." said the
stranger. "How many tickets do you need?" asked he. The stranger replied, "Five tickets." "Here
are the tickets. They will cost two thousand taka", said the ticket seller.
 Ans: The ticket seller politely asked the stranger where he (S) liked to visit. The stranger replied
that he (S) wanted to visit Chittagong. Then the ticket seller asked the stranger how many tickets
he (S) needed. The stranger replied that he needed five tickets. Then the ticket seller
showed/offered him (S) the tickets and also said that they would cost two thousand taka.
22. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
The beggar said, "Will you give me some food to eat? I have been without food for two days". The
housewife said, "Why don't you work? You can earn your own food". "Oh my God" said the beggar,
"I am disabled. I can't work".
 Ans: The beggar asked the housewife if she would give him some food to eat. He added that he had
been without food for two days. The housewife asked him why he did not work and added that he
could earn his own food. Expressing heavy disappointment/ swearing in the name of God, the
beggar said that he was disabled and he could not work.
23. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"You look a little bit like my mother," he said. "But you were only four, Jerry, when you came
here. Do you remember her face all these years?" "My mother lives in Mannville." "Have you
seen her lately?" I said.
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 Ans: Jerry told me that I looked a little bit like his mother. At this, I told him that he had been
only four when he had gone there and also asked him if he remembered her face all those years.
Jerry said that his mother lived in Mannville. Then I asked him if he had seen her lately.
24. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, "Yes,
sir, I think so." "Then, learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, sir,"
said the boy. "May Allah grant you a long life," said the teacher to the boy.
 Ans: The teacher asked the boy if he (B) thought that honesty is the best policy. Replying
positively with respect the boy said that he (B) thought so. Then the teacher advised the boy to
learn to be honest from his (B) boyhood. The boy thanked his teacher respectfully. The teacher
prayed that Allah might grant him a long life.
25. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"My sons," said he, "A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you." "Where is
it hidden?" said the sons. "I am about to tell you," said the old man. "But you must dig for it."
 Ans: Addressing them as his sons the old man told them that a great treasure lay hidden in the
estate. He added that he was about to leave them. The sons asked him where it was hidden. The
old man replied that he was about to tell them. But he added that they had to dig for it.
26. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
The writer said to Jerry, "Your roller-skates look very nice. Who has bought them for you?"
"My mother"
"Is she alive?"
"Yes, she lives in Mannville."
 Ans: The writer told Jerry that his roller-skates looked very nice. She asked him who had bought
them for him. Jerry replied that his mother had bought them for him. She asked him if she (M)
was alive. Replying positively Jerry told her that she (M) lived in Mannville.
27. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
He said, "I can chop some wood today." I said, "But I have a boy coming from the orphanage." "I'm the
boy." "You? But you're small." "Size doesn't matter chopping wood," he said.
 Ans: He told me that he could chop some wood that day. But I told him that I had a boy coming
from the orphanage. He told me that he was the boy. Then I wondered and asked him if it was he.
I also added that he was small. He told me that size did not matter chopping wood.
28. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
Rahim said to Hamid, "How are you? I went to your hostel yesterday, but did not find you. Where
did you go?" "I went to the station", said Hamid. "I had to receive my maternal uncle there."
 Ans: Rahim asked Hamid how he (H) was. He added that he had gone to his (H) hostel the previous
day but had not found him (H). He (R) again asked him (H) where he (H) had gone. Hamid replied
that he (H) had gone to the station. He (H) added that he (H) had to receive his (G) maternal uncle
there.
29. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Take the fan", said Edna, offering a fan to him. "Oh, no! Thank you. It does no good. You have to
stop fanning some time and feel all the more uncomfortable afterward."
 Ans: Offering a fan to him, Edna told him to take the fan. He negated the offer and thanked her.
He added that it did no good. He again said that she had to stop fanning some time and felt all the
more uncomfortable afterward.

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30. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child,‖ said the woman. ―Let her have him.‖ The king said,
―Now everything is clear to me.‖ Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, ―Give her the
child. She is the mother of the baby.‖
 Ans: Addressing the king as her Lord, the woman earnestly requested the king not to kill the child.
The woman also asked the king to let her have him. Then the king said that everything was clear to
him. Pointing to the woman, he (K) ordered the servant to give her (W) the child and added that she
(W) was the mother of the baby.
31. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
The traveller said to the peasant, ―Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?‖ The peasant said,
―Yes, I can. Do you want one in which you can spend the night?‖ The traveller said, ―I do not wish to
stay there, but I only want a meal.‖
 Ans: The traveller asked the peasant if he (P) could tell him (T) the way to the nearest inn. The
peasant answered in the affirmative and said that he (P) could. Then he (P) asked him if he (T)
wanted one in which he (T) could spend the night. The traveller replied that he (T) did not wish to
stay there, but he (T) only wanted a meal.
32. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
―Have you heard the name of Aesop?‖ asked the teacher. ―No, sir, who was he?‖ ―Read the lesson
attentively and then you will be able to know about him. How interesting and instructive his fables are!‖
said the teacher.
 Ans: The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students replied in
the negative and asked who he had been. The teacher told the students to read the book attentively
and then they would be able to know about him. The teacher also exclaimed with joy that his (A)
fables were very interesting and instructive.
33. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
―Will you buy my hair?‖ asked Della. ―I buy hair,‖ said Madame. ―Take your hat off and let‘s
have a sight at the locks of it.‖ ―Twenty dollars,‖ said Madame. ―Give it to me quick,‖ said Della.
 Ans: Della asked Madame if she (M) would buy her (D) hair. Madame replied that she (M) bought
hair. Then she (M) told her (D) to take her hat off and added that they might have a sight at the locks
of it. Then Madame offered her twenty dollars for it. Della told her (M) to give it to her (D) quick.
34. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
―Follow my example,‖ she said as we shook hands, ―and never eat more than one thing for
luncheon.‖ ―I‘ll do better than that,‖ I retorted. ―I‘ll eat nothing for dinner tonight.‖ ―Humourist,
quite a humourist!" she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
 Ans: As we shook hands, she told me to follow her example. She also told me never to eat more
than one thing for luncheon. I retorted that I'd do better than that and added that I'd eat nothing for
dinner that night. Jumping into a cab, she cried gaily and said that I was quite a humourist.
35. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
―Why are you putting the foods in your pocket, Sir? Why don‘t you eat?‖ asked the nobleman.
―I‘m doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes,‖ replied Sheikh Saadi. ―I‘m sorry.
I don‘t understand what you mean to say,‖ said the nobleman
 Ans: The nobleman politely asked Sheikh Saadi why he (S) was putting the foods in his pocket
and why he didn't eat. Sheikh Saadi replied that he was doing the right thing and added that his
dress deserved those rich dishes. The noble man apologized and said that he (N) didn't understand
what he (S) meant to say.
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 Question No-09: Modifiers
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 tress (h) — (use an
adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the country will turn into a great desert. The (i)
— (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause green house effect. Necessary
measures should be taken (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
 Ans: (a) indiscriminately/at random; (b) ecological; (c) to make profit; (d) sea; (e) being; (f) cutting;
(g) Felling/Cutting; (h) indiscriminately/unwisely; (i) rising; (j) to stop deforestation/to save our
environment.
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) — (pre modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b)
— (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a
(c) — (pre modify the noun) diet because it prevents (d) — (use determiner to premodify 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.
 Ans: (a) nutritious; (b) to lead; (c) balanced; (d) many; (e) easily often; (f) our; (g) same; (h)
eating/taking; (i) to choose; (j) a.
3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) — (pre-modify the
noun) farmer who used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people's land.
With great effort they married (c) — (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached
teenage. The sons also started (d) — (use 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 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.
 Ans: (a) landless/poor; (b) to work; (c) their; (d) working; (e) day; (f) to earn; (g) at
times/occasionally; (h) own; (i) begging; (j) febble/weak/poor.

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4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 for ever. 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 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 pre modify 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.
 Ans: (a) an; (b) his; (c) well; (d) rural; (e) to eliminate/to remove; (f) By removing; (g)
highly/very; (h) five; (i) a farmer/ a teacher; (j) also.
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
A village doctor is a very (a) — (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh.
He is (b) — (pre-modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c) — (pre-modify'
the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a small dispensary (d) — (post modify the verb). He treats the
patients (e) — (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). A village doctor is not a (f) —
(pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g) — (pre-modify the verb) furnished. He cannot
supply costly medicine to (h) — (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of
qualified doctors is (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor
is a great friend to the (j) — (pre-modify the noun) villagers.
 Ans: (a) important/familiar; (b) widely/usually; (c) qualified; (d) in the village; (e) taking a small
amount of money/using local medicine; (f) rich; (g) poorly; (h) his/poor; (i) very; (j) poor.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 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, (f) — (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 pre-modify 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.
 Ans: (a) Profoundly/instantly; (b) of its/notorious; (c) Pakistan; (d) to react; (e) this; (f) a country still
unmoved by its misdeeds; (g) very; (h) gradually/day by day/horrendously; (i) very much; (j) its.

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7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun)
poet. He wrote (b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali literature. Nazrul, (c) —
(use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until
the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an
infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali literature (g) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the
verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun adjective) literature. He was (i) — (use
an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase).
 Ans: (a) rebel/great; (b) spontaneously/successfully /plentifully; (c) a poet rebellion/our national
poet; (d) his; (e) to inspire people/ to liberate the country; (f) very; (g) immensely; (h) Bangla; (i)
a; (j) throughout his life.
8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 determines 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.
 Ans: (a) a student of class 9; (b) many; (c) main; (d) this; (e) his; (f) early; (g) regularly; (h)
single; (i) very; (j) bad.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed: —
Rabindranath Togore was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bangali 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) — (post-
modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata.
 Ans: (a) famous/great/renowned; (b) rich/sophisticated; (c) early; (d) first; (e) to attend; (f)
professional; (g) to find; (h) to listen to; (i) praising/admiring; (j) for ever/soon.
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
I had a peculiar experience (a) — (Post-modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin's Island. I
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) — (demonstrative to pre-modify the noun)
sea gulls. 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.
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 verb) them 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.
 Ans: (a) last year; (b) a young boy; (c) many; (d) sea; (e) along; (f) very; (g) Feeding; (h) very; (i) to
enjoy ourselves; (j) those.
11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 its thirst and flew away.
 Ans: (a) summer; (b) thirsty; (c) very; (d) straight down; (e) to put its head into the jug/to drink water;
(f) that; (g) for a while; (h) While thinking/Looking around; (i) then/suddenly; (j) enough.
12. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 in 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.
 Ans: (a) liquid; (b) its; (c) other; (d) our; (e) polluted; (f) also; (g) unexpected; (h) water; (i)
standing; (j) Public.
13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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 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
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 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.
 Ans: (a) our; (b) international; (c) global; (d) well; (e) the; (f) language/communication; (g) your;
(h) career; (i) in every sphere; (j) properly.
14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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."
 Ans: (a) cunning; (b) slowly; (c) very; (d) to come; (e) new/great; (f) really; (g) carefully; (h) to
cut; (i) wise; (j) no.
15. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
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.
 Ans: (a) an ordinary soldier/the Moor; (b) mighty; (c) highly; (d) who was beautiful; (e) once; (f)
enough; (g) listening to these stories; (h) highly; (i) soon; (j) to marry.
16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
A village doctor is a (a)  (use an intensifier to pre-pre-modify the adjective) familiar person in the
rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b)  (pre-modify the verb) known as a quack. A village doctor is not a
(c)  (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He (d)  (pre-modify the verb) sits in a small dispensary in the
morning and evening. He treats the patients (e)  (use a participle to post-modify the verb) small fees.
A village doctor is not a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g)  (pre-modify the verb)
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 country, the number of qualified doctors is (i)  (use to intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So,
a village doctor is a great friend to the (j)  (pre-modify the noun) people.
 Ans: (a) very/quite; (b) also; (c) qualified; (d) usually; (e) taking; (f) rich; (g) poorly; (h) poor; (i)
very/quite; (j) village.
17. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Nelson Mandela, (a)  (post-modify the noun with appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the
world, no doubt. During (b)  (use article to pre-modify the noun) time of Mandela, the Europeans
were separated from the non-Europeans. It was (c)  (use noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun)
policy of racial segregation. The blacks were subjected to (d)  (use quantifier to pre-modify the
noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e)  (use adjective to pre-modify the noun)
rights. They were in fact aliens in (f)  (use possessive) own country. The blacks were also treated
(g)  (use adverb to post-modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the
blacks. The (h)  (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the
inhuman practice. Unfortunately, (i)  (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man
thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive rulers could not break his spirit. All his life he
struggled against apartheid. Eventually, the great leader fulfilled the goal of liberating (j)  (use
possessive to pre-modify the noun) people.
 Ans: (a) a South-African leader /an icon of peace; (b) the; (c) government; (d) all; (e) human; (f)
their; (g) inhumanely/ cruelly; (h) great; (i) this; (j) his.
18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Mother is an (a)  (Use an adjective phrase to pre-modify the noun) blessing in the world. Mother's
Day is a (b)  (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) significant day observed as a (c)  (Use
an adjective to pre-modify the noun) occasion in honour of mothers. The day was for the first time,
announced as a formal holiday in the United States of America. Mother's Day is now observed (d) 
(Use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) as elsewhere around the world. The sons and
daughters (e)  (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) wait for this day. They buy some special
presents for their (f)  (Use a superlative degree to pre-modify the noun) mother. When they offer the
presents, the mother becomes very happy. It brings a (g)  (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun)
happiness between a mother and (h)  (Use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) children. The bond of
relationship between mother and children becomes everlasting. The mother (i)  (Use an adverb to pre-
modify the verb) draws her children with her motherly affection. In this way, we pay a (j)  (Use a
participle to pre-modify the noun) tribute to our dear mothers.
 Ans: (a) unique/ incomparably great and devine; (b) very; (c) great /special; (d) in Bangladesh/in
our country; (e) eagerly; (f) dearest; (g) divine/heavenly; (h) her; (i) always /naturally; (j)
glowing.
19. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
It was a cold (a) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) morning. A farmer was going
to his field (b) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) seed. On the way he saw a snake (c) —
(post-modify the noun with a present participle) on the ground. The farmer went near it (d) —
(post-modify the verb with an infinitive) what happened to it. It was almost dead in cold. He took
pity on the snake. He put it (e) — (post-modify the verb) and brought it home. (f) — (pre-modify
the verb with a present participle phrase) by the fire, he took care of it. Then he gave it (g) —
(pre-modify the noun) milk. Soon the snake got well. It began (h) — (post-modify the verb with
an infinitive) with the children of the farmer. But the snake showed its (i) — (pre-modify the
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 noun) nature and bit one of the children. (j) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle
phrase), the farmer killed the snake.
 Ans: (a) winter; (b) to sow; (c) lying; (d) to see; (e) in his bag/ in his basket; f) Warming it
up/Placing it/Putting it; (g) some /warm; (h) to play; (i) cruel /real/ original; (j) Knowing its
nature/Being very angry.
20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Most of the people in (a)  (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country do not know the
importance of English, (b)  (post-modify the noun with an appositive). In fact, it is an (c) 
(use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) language and we are living in a global village. So, If
you know English (d)  (post-modify the verb with an adverb), you can communicate with (e)
 (use 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, you cannot complete (g)  (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) higher studies
because most of the books are written in English. Poor knowledge of English will also hamper
your (h)  (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) development. In short, if you do not have
a good command over English, you will suffer (i)  (post-modify the verb with adverb). So, start
to learn English (j)  (post-modify the verb with an adverb) from today.
 Ans: (a) our [but]; (b) an international language; (c) international; (d) well; (e) the; (f) language
/communication/language; (g) your; (h) career; (i) extremely/in every stage; (j) properly.
21. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Once upon a time there lived (a)  (Use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) generous and
kind-hearted king. But the people were not happy with (b)  (Use possessive to pre-modify the
noun) king, because the king was too lazy and would not do (c)  (Use determiner to pre-modify
the noun) work other than eating and sleeping. He spent days and weeks and months in (d) 
(Use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) bed either eating something on sleeping. He
became (e)  (Use an adverb to pre-modify the noun) inactive. The king became (f) . (Use
article to pre-modify the noun) potato couch and the people started worrying about the king. (g)
 (Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day the king realized that he could not even move his
body. He became fat and his enemies made fun of him calling "fatty king" of "bulky king" etc he
invited (h)  (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) doctors from (i) — (use determiner to
pre-modify the noun) parts of his country and offered them generous rewards (j)  (Use an
infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) fit. Unfortunately, none could help the king regain his
health and fitness.
 Ans: (a) a; (b) their; (c) any/much; (d) his; (e) very/ quite/ completely; (f) a; (g) One; (h)
some/renowned; (i) different; (j) to make.
22. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
I experienced a very interesting incident (a) — (Post-modify the verb) on my way to Dinajpur.
My friend Tamalika, (b) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive) was driving. A crow was
crossing the road but suddenly in the middle of the road it stopped and remained standing. In a
minute Tamalika had to change her course but she didn't have (c) — (Pre-modify the noun) time
and space to do that. Tamalika tried to turn in the left when the cow too walked (d)  (Post-
modify the verb) back a few steps. To save (e) — (Use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun)
cow Tamalika had to move n the right. She lost her control and bumped the car with a (f) — (Use a
noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) tree. (g) — (Use a participle to pre-modify the verb)
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 Tamalika was shocked but she was (h) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) happy
(i) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). She patted the (j) — (Pre-modify the
noun) cow and burst into laughter.
 Ans: (a) last week; (b) a famous athlete; (c) enough; (d) slowly; (e) that; (f) jackfruit; (g) Seeing
the damage in her new car; (h) very; (i) to save the cow; (j) naughty/innocent.
23. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
One day Robert Bruce, a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive) was lying in the cave.
He was thinking of b) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) misfortune. He thought that he
would not be able c) — (use an infinitive phrase). Suddenly, he saw a spider d) — (post-modify
the verb with a prepositional phrase). The spider was trying to reach e) — (use article to pre-
modify the noun) ceiling of the cave. It almost got to the point f) — (use quantifier to premodify
the noun) times but fell down at the last moment. It didn't lose hope. It was trying g) — (post-
modify the verb with an adverb). On the seventh attempt it reached the ceiling. Robert Bruce
became very much amazed h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) the success of
the spider. He felt encouraged & came out of the cave. He began to gather soldiers again &
prepared i) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) for the battle. He fought hard with the
English and (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time, he came out successful.
 Ans: (a) a famous king /the king of the Scotland; (b) his; (c) to regain his lost kingdom; (d) in the
cave; (e) the; (f) several; (g) continuously/repeatedly/ relentlessly; (h) to see; (i) well/again; (j)
this.
24. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
It was twenty years (a)  (use adverb to post modify the verb) when I was living in an apartment
(b)  (use present participle to post modify the noun) a cemetery. At that time a lady wrote a
letter to me (c)  (use present participle to post modify the noun) one of my books just (d) 
(use past participle to post modify the noun) in the newspaper. It made me so excited that I sent
her a letter of thanks. Immediately after that she wrote me second letter (e)  (use present
participle to post modify the noun) that she was passing through Paris and would like to have a
chat with me. The lady also requested me (f)  (use infinitive to post modify the noun) her a
little luncheon at Foyot's. (g)  (use perfect participle to post modify the noun) the letter I
became pleased and excited. I was eager to enjoy the company of the (h)  (per modify the
noun) lady. However, at Foyot's I met the lady. I was disappointed to see the guest. She was not
so charming and young as I expected her to be. She was a woman of forty (i)  (use present
participle to post modify the noun) more teeth. She was also (j)  (use intensifier to pre modify
the adjective) talkative.
 Ans: (a) ago; (b) overlooking; (c) praising; (d) published; (e) saying; (f) to give; (g) Having read
[Having received]; (h) beautiful /young; (i) having; (j) very.
25. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
I have (a) — (Pre-modify the noun) friends, but Karim is my (b) — (Pre-modify the noun) friend.
He studies in my class. We go to college (c) — (Post modify the verb). He is good at studies and
helps the students (d) — (Use a relative clause to post modify the noun). He is (e) — (Use an
intensifier to premodify the adjective) hardworking. His parents want him (f) — (Use an infinitive
phrase to postmodify the verb) in life. So his father, (g) — (Post modify the verb with an
appositive), is really an honorable person (h) — (Use a prepositional phrase to post modify the
noun phrase). He wants his son to become a teacher like him and Karim's mother (i) — (Pre-
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 Ans: (a) many/a lot of; (b) best/close/closest/bosom; (c) together; (d) who are weak; (e) very; (f)
to be successful; (g) a teacher/a college teacher; (h) in the locality/in the village; (i)
also/always/regularly; (j) to be an honest man/teacher.
26. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Tea is the most (a)  (pre-modify the noun) drink in the world. It is (b)  (use an intensifier to
pre-modify the adjective) refreshing. Tea plants grow (c)  (post-modify the verb) on the slope
of the hills. In the tea garden tea plants are (d)  (pre-modify the verb) planted in rows. (e) 
(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) leaves are plucked four times a year. (f)  (use
participle to pre-modify the verb) they are rolled by a machine and dried in a cauldron over a
furnace. After (g)  (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) process, tea is ready for
consumption. As a drink, tea is prepared in a (h)  (pre-modify the noun) way. It is now (i) 
(pre-modify the verb) used for the entertainment of guests in our country. But it is harmful for our
health (j)  (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) too much of tea.
 Ans: (a) popular; (b) very; (c) well/plentifully/abundantly ; (d) usually /always/ usually; (e) Tea;
(f) After being plucked; (g) this; (h) special systemic; (i) widely; (j) to drink.
27. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
There lived a (a)  (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. Once the fox was feeling (b)  (use an
intensifier to pre modify the adjective) hungry. He roamed here and there (c)  (use prepositional
phrase to post modify the verb), but be could not find anything to eat. He became (d)  (use an
intensifier to pre modify the adjective) tired. (e)  (use infinitive phrase to pre modify the verb),
he sat under a (f)  (use a noun adjective to pre modify the noun) tree. When he looked up, he
saw a crow (g)  (use participle to post modify the noun) on one of the branches of the tree. The
crow was holding a piece of meat (h)  (use prepositional phrase to post modify the verb). (i) 
(use a participle phrase to pre modify the verb), the mouth of the fox began to water and he
wished to have (j)  (use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun) piece of meat.
 Ans: (a) cunning clever; (b) very; (c) in search of food; (d) extremely very; (e) To take rest; (f)
banyan big/tall; (g) sitting; (h) in its beak /in her mouth / between her beaks; (i) Seeing the piece
of meat; (j) that.
28. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Once there lived a (a) — (pre-modify noun) fox in the 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 beautiful
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.
 Ans: (a) cunning; (b) carelessly /alone; (c) very; (d) to come; (e) new/great; (f) totally/really; (g)
carefully/ attentively; (h) to cut off; (i) wise; (j) no.
29. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Our people fought (a)  (post modify the verb with an adverb) in our Liberation War. Independence
was our (b)  (pre-modify the noun with a phrase) need. We tried to live (c)  (adverb post-modify
the verb) with the Pakistanis. But they were (d)  (use an adjective) to us. They behaved (e)  (use
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 an adverb). (f)  (use a participle) no way of settlement, we look up arms. India had reasons enough
(g)  (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the adverb) us. At last, the (h)  (pre-modify the noun)
force won over Pakistan. We started living (i)  post-modify the adverb by an adverb). We must
speak (j)  (post-modify- the verb by an adverb) of our independence.
 Ans: (a) bravely; (b) crying; (c) peacefully; (d) hostile/unjust; (e) rudely; (f) Finding/Having; (g) to
stand by/to support strongly; (h) allied; (i) happily/ independently / peacefully; (j) freely.
30. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
A few days ago, the (a)  (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) ceremony was held. We
invited our friends and relatives (b)  (post-modify the noun with infinitive phrase). The (c)  (pre-
modify the noun) guests started to come in the evening. We receive them (d)  (post-modify the
verb). We all were waiting (e)  (post-modify the verb with infinitive) the bridegroom. The groom
came at about 8 p.m. We were happy (f)  (post-modify the adjective with infinitive phrase). The
groom came (g)  (post-modify the verb with a present participle) wedding dress. He was looking
(h)  (pre-modify the adjective with intensifier) smart and handsome. I took him to the stage (i) 
(post-modify the verb with a present participle) his hand. He took his seat. The Quazi solemnized the
marriage (j)  (post-modify the verb with present participle phrase) from the Holy Quran.
 Ans: (a) marriage; (b) to attend the ceremony; (c) invited /wedding; (d) warmly/cordially /gladly; (e)
to receive; (f) to see him; (g) wearing; (h) very; (i) holding; (j) reciting some verses.
31. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Afforrestation is the (a)  [use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective] beneficial to us. We all
know about (b)  [use a determiner] harmful effects of deforestation. Deforestation (c)  [use a
relative clause to post modify the noun] is one of the causes of global warming. Non only that, it has
(d)  [use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun] negative impacts on our daily life. Deforestation has
caused the extinction of various (e)  [pre-modify the noun] animals. On the other hand,
afforestation has a (f)  [use a compound adjective to pre-modify the noun] positive impact on
human life, animals and environment. In Bangladesh, tree plantation programme is conducted by both
the government and private firms. (g)  [use-a possessive] sunderbans is the largest mangrove forest
in the world. (h)  [use an infinitive phrase], public awareness is also important. We all know that
trees, (i)  [use an appositive], provide us food, shelter, oxygen, timber etc. They also protect us from
different (j)  [pre-modify the noun] calamities.
 Ans: (a) most ; (b) the; (c) that means cutting down trees; (d) many/a lot of; (e) wild; (f) long-
term; (g) Our; (h) To make tree plantation programme successful; (i) an important element of
environment; (j) natural.
32. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
My elder sister is (a)  (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) affectionate to me. She is a
very (b)  (pre-modify the noun) lady. She advises me (c)  (post modify the verb with an
infinitive) my knowledge and skill. She tells me to go to college (d)  (post-modify the verb). She
encourages me to follow the (e)  (pre-modify the noun) path. She also advises me (f)  (post
modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) towards other fellow students. She is really a (g)  (pre-
modify the noun) woman. She teaches me how (h) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive)
between right and wrong. She advises me to be a (i) — (pre-modify the noun) human being. (j) 
(pre-modify with a present participate phrase) I want to become a trustworthy man.
 Ans: (a) very; (b) wise; (c) to increase; (d) regularly; (e) right/honest; (f) to be friendly/to be
helpful; (g) trustworthy/great; (h) to differentiate; (i) good/ real; (j) Following her advice.
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33. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
Students are the (a)  (pre-modifier of noun) leaders of a country. The development of a country
depends (b)  (post modifier of verb) on how the students prepare themselves to face (c)  (a
noun-adjective to pre-modify a noun) challenges. But unfortunately many students are not serious
(d)  (a prepositional phrase to post-modify the adjective). They spoil their (e)  (pre-modifier
of a noun) time. Some of them do not go to school (f)  (noun phrase functioning as adverb).
Again some remain inattentive (g)  (prepositional phrase functioning as adverbial of place). But
they have to be attentive and struggle hard (h)  (an infinitive) in life. They should remember
that success is equal to (i)  (Adjective) work plus determination. So, all students should work
hard (j)  (infinitive) in life.
 Ans: (a) future; (b) largely/greatly/much; (c) development/ life/future; (d) about their studies/
responsibilities; (e) valuable; (f) for poverty; (g) to their class/to their study; (h) to succeed/to be
successful; (i) hard; (j) to shine/to prosper.
34. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
One day Israt was returning home (a) –– (post modify the verb) from college. On the way she saw a
dog (b)  (use a participle phrase to postmodify the noun). It was barking (c) –– (postmodify the
verb). An (d) –– (premodify the noun) boy had hit the poor creature with a big stone. It hurt its (e) ––
(premodify the noun) leg and it was bleeding (f) –– (postmodify the verb). Israt became very (g) ––
(postmodify the verb). She (h) –– (premodify the verb) carried the dog home and nursed the wound.
She tied a bandage tightly round the (i) –– (premodify the noun) leg. In a week the dog was (j) –– (use
an intensifier to premodify the adjective) well.
 Ans: (a) early/alone;(b) lying on the road;(c) bitterly; (d) unkind; (e) right; (f) badly; (g) sad; (h)
gently; (i) wounded; (j) quite.
35. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:—
I enjoyed my (a) — (premodify the noun) journey by plane (b) — (postmodify the verb). After
getting into the plane, I felt a little bit nervous. I looked (c) — (postmodify the verb) and tried to
have a glimpse of the other passengers. All of them looked calm and (d) — (postmodify the verb),
but I felt my tension (e) — (use a participle to postmodify the noun). The captain announced that
he would be soon starting. I clenched (f) — (use a possessive to premodify the noun) fists. The
plane began to race down the runway and after a while with a jerk, it took off. I looked (g) —
(postmodify the verb) from my window and saw buildings, people and trees looking like
miniatures. As we rose (h) — (postmodify the verb), the plane bumped a little as the weather was
a (i) — (premodify the adjective) rough. I held on to my seat and closed my eyes. However, soon
I began (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to postmodify the verb) and looked out of my window
again.
 Ans: (a) first; (b) last week; (c) around; (d) relaxed; (e) rising; (f) my; (g) down; (h) higher; (i)
little; (j) to overcome my fear.

Question No-07: Sentence Connectors

1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our communication system. It has made the world
closer to us. (a) — it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day to day
communication. (b) —, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day
without using it. We use it for rapid communication. (c) —, mobile phone is not free from defect.
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 power. (e) —, it is a means of money wastage. (f) —, it is seen that many underworld crimes are
being done with the use of mobile network. (g) —, the radiation from mobile phone may cause
cancer to the users. (h) —, we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) —, we are not aware of using
the mobile phone. (j) —, we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone.
 Ans: (a) That is/Besides/Now; (b) In fact/ Thus/ Therefore; (c) But/ However; (d) Firstly/ For
example; (e) Secondly/ Besides; (f) Usually/ Sometimes; (g) Moreover/Again; (h) Fortunately/No
doubt/ Undoubtedly; (i) Yet; (j) So/ Therefore.
2. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) —, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) —
we are not careful about them. (c) —, we destroy trees at random. (d) —, one day the country will
bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) — ours is an agricultural country, our economy
depends on it. (f) —, our agriculture is dependant on rain. (g) —, trees play a vital role on our
climate. (h) —, trees keep the soil strong. (i) —, trees save us from flood (j) — many other natural
calamities.
 Ans: (a) In fact/Actually/Hence; (b) But/However; (c) Rather/ Moreover; (d) No doubt/ As a
result/ Consequently; (e) As/ Since; (f) Besides/On the other hand; (g) Hence/ Therefore/ So; (h)
Generally/ Usually/ In fact; (i) Besides/ Again/ In addition; (j) and.
3. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Man is a social being. (a) —, man cannot live alone. (b) —, man has been living together from
time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and
regulations of the society. (c) —, we should be cooperative. (d) —, we must help others when
they are in need. (e) —, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) —,
we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g) —, we should not think and
live only for us. (h) —, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) —,
we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) —,
sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immoral.
 Ans: (a) Actually/ truly/ So; (b) For this reason/That is why/ hence; (c) First of all/Firstly; (d)
That is; (e)Then/ Secondly; (f) For this/Moreover; (g) Thirdly; (h) Rather; (i) Above all/ Finally; (j)
Undoubtedly/ In fact/ Actually.
4. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam
of 1st semester. (a) —, I was really serious about the exam. (b) —, I was careful enough not to
spend a single moment in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all. (c) —, it was full of
mishaps. (d) —, the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no
sign of its coming. (e) —, I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the
candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad headache. I really wanted to get
rid of it. (f) —, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I began to feel
better, but could not stay there for long. (g) —, I left the place. (h) —, I went to my reading room
again. (i) —, to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours.
(j) —, I went to bed with a happy mind.
 Ans: (a) So/Therefore; (b) In fact/ Moreover; (c) Rather; (d) First of all/ For example; (e)
So/However; (f) So/Hence; (g) After a while; (h) Then; (i) Fortunately; (j) Then/ At last.
5. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) —, it is the burning question of the day. (b) —
almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) —
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 Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) — no where in the world this
problem is so acute as in our country. (e) — there are many reasons behind it. (f) — our country is
industrially backward. (g) — our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of
life. (h) — it has little provision for vocational training. (i) — our students and youth have false
sense of dignity. (j) — they run after jobs blindly.
 Ans: (a) Also/In fact; (b) At present/ Now; (c) However; (d) But; (e) However; (f) Firstly/ For
example; (g) Besides; (h) Actually; (i) Again/ In addition; (j) Therefore.
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following paragraph: —
Rangpur town hall is a place of cultural activities. (a) — in 1971 it became a torture cell used by
the Pakistani army. (b) — the army brought here innocent Bangalees. After that they started to
bring Bangalee women here. Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a
freedom fighter. (c) — she was young and beautiful, she drew the attention of local collaborators.
(d) — they informed the Pakistani army. (e) — the Pakistani army abducted Mansura. On the day
of occurrence Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (f) — they searched her husband who
joined the Mikti Bahini. (g) — they found her father-in-law. They started to beat him mercilessly.
The old man got unconscious. (h) — the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. Mansura
rushed to her father-in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (i)
— they did not listen to her. They picked up the old man on the military truck. (j) —, they pulled
and dragged Mansura on to the truck.
 Ans: (a) But/Unfortunately; (b) At first; (c) Since/As; (d) So/Subsequently; (e) Later; (f) At that
time/ Actually/At first; (g) Instead; (h) Yet; (i) However/ But; (j) Then/ After that/ Afterwards.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a)
—. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) —, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper
for the time being. (c) —, he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the
best policy. (e) — dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) —,
dishonest people are cursed. (g) —, children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely
observed that children follow their parents. (h) —, parents should be honest and upright in their
business of life. (i) —, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) —
they can mould their characters.
 Ans: (a) indeed; (b) Truly speaking/No doubt/Undoubtedly; (c) But eventually; (d) So; (e) On the
other hand/ On the contrary; (f) But/ On the other hand; (g) Therefore/ Hence; (h) That's why/ So; (i)
At the same time/And; (j) Thus.
8. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Water is a vital element of the environment (a) — this element is polluted in many ways. (b) —,
farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) — rain and flood wash away
these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) — pollute it. (e) —
,mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) —, water
vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) — insanitary
latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called life. (h) — we cannot
allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) —, laws should be
enforced strictly. (j) — we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
 Ans: (a) but; (b) For example; (c) When; (d) and; (e) Moreover; (f) Similarly; (g) In addition/
Apart from these; (h) Hence/Therefore/ So; (i) At the same time; (j) If.

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9. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blanks space of the following text: —
A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) — a lamb was also drinking water from the down
stream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb and decided to devour it. (b) — he was thinking
about how to accomplish his evil design. (c) — he hit upon a plan. (d) — the lion complained that
the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water
from down stream. (e) — the question of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (f) — the
lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he was drinking water
upstream. (g) — the lion retorted that the lamb spoke ill of him a year ago. (h) — the lamb said that he
was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i) — he said that perhaps his farther spoke ill of
him last year. (j) — the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the lamb.
 Ans: (a) At that time; (b) So; (c) Then; (d) accordingly; (e) Therefore/So; (f) Moreover/In
addition/Besides; (g) But/ However; (h) But/Surprisingly; (i) Then; (j) That‘s why/ So/
Consequently.
10. Use appropriate sentences connectors in the blanks spaces of the following passage :
Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody (a) — it has become very popular.
(b) — it has created a number of problems. It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it
helps to connect people. (f) — it helps to exchange information. (g) — it can be used for various
purposes. (h) — it has a few disadvantages (i) — can cause a lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages
are more than its disadvantages.
 Ans: (a) Nowadays; (b) At the same time/ However/But; (c) both; (d) and; (e) For example; (f)
Besides; (g) Furthermore/ Moreover; (h) On the other hand; (i) that/which; (j) However/In sum.
11. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
(a) — I was walking along the road the other day, I happened to notice a small brown leather purse
lying on the pavement. I picked it up and opened it to see (b) — I could find out the owner's name.
There was nothing inside (c) — some small change and a rather old photograph a picture of a
woman and a young girl about twelve years old who looked like the woman's daughter. I put the
photograph back (d)  took the purse to the Police station. (e)  I handed it to the sergeant in
charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and address in case the owner of the purse
wanted to write and thank me. That evening I went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine.
They had also invited another person, a young woman, (f)  there would be four people at table. The
young woman's face was familiar (g)  I could not remember where I had seen it. I was quite sure (h)
 we had not met before. (i)  conversation, however, the young woman happened to mark that she
had lost her purse that afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was the young
woman in the photograph (j)  she was now much older.
 Ans: (a) when/while; (b) whether/if; (c) except; (d) and; (e) Then; (f) and; (g) but; (h) that; (i)
During; (j) although.
12. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a)  possesses this rare quality is the happiest man on earth.
To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness (b)  nobody trusts a lair. A liar may prosper
for the time being. (c)  ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d)  we should be honest. It is said that
honesty is the best policy (e)  dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are
honest. (f)  dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g)  children should be
taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents. (h)  parents should be honest. (i) 
children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j)  they can mould their
characters.

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 Ans: (a) who; (b) because; (c) But; (d) So; (e) and; (f) On the other hand; (g) when; (h) So; (i)
And; (j) Thus.
13. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Time and tide wait for none. (a)  no one can stop the onward march of time. (b) , we should
not waste a single moment in vain. (c)  , we should make proper use of every single moment of
our life. (d) , the students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that
some of the students pass away their valuable time in Facebook. (e) , they kill their time. (f) 
, they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g)  they always have a poor preparation for the
examination. (h)  they cannot do well in the examination. (i)  , they do not stop wasting time.
(j) , they continue to waste their time using cell phone and Facebook till it is too late for them.
 Ans: (a) And; (b) So; (c) Rather; (d) Most importantly; (e) Thus; (f) As a result; (g)
Consequently; (h) As a result; (i) Nevertheless; (j) Besides/Moreover.
14. Use appropriate sentences connectors in the blanks spaces of the following passage :
Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a) —, her economy and prosperity depend on
agriculture. (b) —, our agriculture depends on the mercy of nature. (c) —, if there is sufficient
rain, people can plough their lands and sow seeds in time. (d) —, they can reap a good harvest. (e)
—, if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops easily and they do not have good
harvest. (f) —, without water our agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our
agriculture. (g) —, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h) —, our crops go under
water and most often, they are totally destroyed. (i) —, the farmers who constitute the most part
of our professional people, lose everything. (j) — we can safely conclude that our economy
depends on rain.
 Ans: (a) Accordingly/and; (b) However; (c) For example/ That is; (d) As a result; (e) On the other
hand; (f) In fact; (g) For instance; (h) Then/ Consequently; (i) Ultimately; (j) So.
15. Use appropriate sentences connectors in the blanks spaces of the following passage :
The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) — we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science.
Satellite TV channels are the means through (b) — we can see and hear the events (c) — are
happening all over the world. (d) —, today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every
interest. (e) —, people now have more choices and more freedom about television programmes.
Satellite channels help us a lot by reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world.
(f) —, we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores. (g) — satellite channels are helping
us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and tradition. (h) — satellite channels are playing a
favourable role, it is (i) — doing harm to our young and new generation. (j) — still we cannot
deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels.
 Ans: (a) Wherever; (b) which; (c) that/which; (d) Besides; (e) Furthermore/So; (f)
Consequently/As a result; (g) In addition; (h) Though; (i) also; (j) However/ But.
16. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: —
Time is a special resource that you cannot store or save for future use. (a)  it is managed
properly to gain success. The skills of managing time properly are called time management skills.
(b)  these skills are necessary for job hunting and career success (c)  it is essential to improve
these skills. (d)  there are several useful strategies that can be used to improve your time
management skills. (e)  have clear goal in mind. (f)  set up your priorities. (g)  block out
time for your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions. (h)  set a
deadline to do them and try your best to stick to it. (i)  your skills will help you avoid stress in
completing any work successfully (j)  reward yourself when the job is done.

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 Ans: (a) That's why; (b) Indeed/No doubt; (c) So; (d) In this case/However; (e) Firstly; (f)
Secondly; (g) Thirdly; (h) Finally; (i) Thus; (j) and.
17. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
There have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of these no
longer exist. (a)  they do, people keep looking for newer forms of entertainment. (b)  snake
charming, puppet shows, jatra, jarigan, sharigan and kabigan which were common forms of
entertainment in the past, have almost lost their appeal. (c) , radio were used to be a good
source of entertainment. (d)  it is giving place to TV, and to satellite channels in particular. (e)
, the entertainment business, like other spheres of life, is getting westernized. (f) , folk music
or palligeeti is now sung with western instruments. (g) , modern music is now fusing melodies
from folk and traditional songs. (h) , band and pop music is becoming more and more popular,
particularly among the young generation. (i)  sport has become a great source of entertainment
today. (j)  football, which used to be the most popular spectator sport in Bangladesh, is
gradually being replaced by cricket.
 Ans: (a) Even if; (b) Thus; (c) Once; (d) Now/But now; (e) Moreover/At present; (f) In addition/
Consequently; (g) Again; (h) Now/Nowadays; (i) On the top of that/Besides/Also; (j) But.
18. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
Soil is necessary for life (a)  most of our foods come from soil. It is true (b)  some of us eat
meat. (c)  meat comes from animals that live on plants (d)  again grow on soil. (e)  we do
not give food to soil, plants will become weak. (f)  natural and inorganic manure are necessary
for cultivation. (g)  compost manure is widely used in cultivation. (h)  agriculture scientists
discourage the farmers to use pesticides, (i)  they opt for a method of catching pests in
traditional way. (j)  it is not so popular.
 Ans: (a) because/as; (b) that; (c) But; (d) which; (e) If; (f) For this/Both; (g) Nowadays/However;
(h) Moreover/But; (i) and/rather; (j) But/However/ Unfortunately.
19. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
Home is the word (a)  gives solace to each (b)  every soul in the universe. Home is the place
(c)  people feel secured. (d)  a fortunate child I have my loving parents and one brother. My
mother is affection personified. My father is earning (e) — a disciplined man. I nave tremendous
regard for both of them. (f)  my mother gets angry with me, I feel restless (g)  I make mother
happy again. My father is a quiet person (h)  at times (i)  he has spare time, he plays with us
and tells us interesting stories. And my brother is the cutest person I have ever seen. (j)  he is very
small, he is quite capable of expressing his concern for me.
 Ans: (a) that/which; (b) and; (c) where; (d) As; (e) as well as; f) If/ When; (g) However/ Anyway/
But soon; (h) and; (i) when; (j) Though/Although.
20. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
In life we want to be perfect. (a)  to attain perfection in life is impossible (b)  man is
originally imperfect. (c)  we should try to be great. (d)  be great we have to achieve certain
qualities. (e)  we have to be truthful. (f)  this is (g)  the best virtue in our life. It gives rise
to many other virtues (h)  makes us respectable in society. (i)  we must be truthful (j)  we
can be great in life.
 Ans: (a) But; (b) as/because; (c) However; (d) In order to; (e) First of all/At first; (f) In
fact/Because; (g) also; (h) and; (i) Therefore/So; (j) so that.

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21. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
We should always keep in mind (a)  all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all (b) 
different people have different capacities. (c) , harder exercise (d)  wrestling and gymnastics
are suitable for young people (e)  have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should
take the milder exercise (f) — walking, jogging and free hand exercise. Over exercise never does
good (g)  breaks down the health. (h) , we should always take (i)  exercises as would suit
us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good health. It (j)  builds our
character.
 Ans: (a) that; (b) because/as; (c) For example/For instance; (d) like; (e) who; (f) such as; (g)
rather/and; (h) So; (i) such; (j) also.
22. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
There is a wise saying ―Early to bed and early to rise; makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." (a)
—, a person who gets up early in the morning enjoys several benefits. (b) —, he can walk in the
morning. It is a simple exercise. (c) — it is very beneficial for both our physical and mental health.
(d) —, he can enjoy the fresh air of the morning. (e) —, morning walk is free from noise and
pollution. (f) —, it also provides us with a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature in the
cold and calm atmosphere. (g) —, an early riser can offer his Fazar prayer. (h) —, he can get extra
time to work which helps him earn more. (i) —, an early riser can also get enough time to study
which makes him wise. (j) —, we should develop this habit of getting up early in the morning.
 Ans: (a) In deed/So; (b) First/For example; (c) Besides/ But; (d) Secondly/Besides; (e) Thirdly/In
addition; f) Fourthly/ Furthermore; (g) Fifthly/ Importantly; (h) Next/Also; (i) Finally/Last but not
the least; (j) So/Therefore.
23. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
(a) , most of our students cannot write out their examination paper fairly. (b)  they cannot
understand the questions properly; they often beat about the bush and cram their answers with
irrelevant and unnecessary details. (c)  they fail to arrange their answers neatly, clearly and
systematically. (d)  the teacher suggests that their answer should be brief and precise, they
often lengthen unnecessarily where size does not matter at all. (e) , they have a silly notion that
the more they write, the more will be their marks. (f) , the reality is just the opposite; their long
answers generally become disgusting. (g) , such answers always earn unhappy marks. If you
want to get expected marks, all you should do is to understand the questions well and answer
them just to the point. Don't worry if your answers are fairly short. (h) , try to answer the
question more or less in your own English. (i)  plain and clear English is not bad. Again your
handwriting should be legible. (j) , you will get poor marks in the exam.
 Ans: (a) At present/Nowadays; (b) As/Since; (c) So/As a result; (d) Though/Although; (e) In fact;
(f) But/ However; (g) So; (h) Moreover; (i) In fact; (j) Otherwise.
24. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
A student should prepare himself to face the problems (a)  lie before him. He is (b)  an
individual (c)  a member of the community too. He should try to equip himself fully (d)  in
future he can be able to discharge his duties as an individual (e)  as a member of the community
to (f)  he belongs. (g)  he wastes his time in (h)  activities (i)  agitational politics, his
future will be doomed. The students should not forget that their main duty is to study. (j)  it is
their first and foremost duty also.
 Ans: (a) which/that; (b) not only; (c) but also; (d) so that; (e) as well as/and; (f) which; (g) If; (h)
such/other; (i) as/such as/like; (j) Actually/In fact.
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25. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
There are a good number of reasons why students in Bangladesh fail in English. (a) — English is a
foreign language. (b) — students have no good feeling with English. (c) — teaching a foreign language
becomes very difficult when the learners are not mentally prepared to receive it. (d) — a teacher of
English can hardly find out a technique suitable for all. (e) — they fail to make the language learning
interesting. (f) — the motto of the questions in public examinations inspires memorizing rather than
learning the language. (g) — students can be successful in English if teachers are trained well. Students
should be encouraged to learn four skills of language. The four skills of language are speaking, listening,
reading and writing. Every teacher should put emphasis on the four skills of language. (h) — they
should give importance to communicative approach. (i) — spontaneous communication of a language
helps one learn it easily. (j) — every student should be involved in communicative approach.
 Ans: (a) Firstly; (b) So/Secondly; (c) And/Thirdly; (d) Secondly/ Fourthly; (e) As a result/
Consequently /So; (f) Finally/At the end/In the end; (g) In fact; (h) Besides/Moreover; (i) True
that/Indeed; (j) Therefore/For this.
26. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
The greatness of a book depends (a)  on the acceptability among the readers. (b)  we read a
book (c)  once, we can discover many things in it. (d)  basing on one reading, we cannot
judge the standard of a book. (e)  a book is praised (f)  we have no doubt about the greatness
of the book. (g)  the first reading we may not understand a book. But if it is read more than
once, we will see (h)  it was read (i)  praised. So, the great books are those (j)  have passed
the test of time.
 Ans: (a) actually/mainly/mostly/generally; (b) If; (c) only for; (d) But; (e) When/If; (f)
highly/widely; (g) After; (h) why; (i) and; (j) that/which.
27. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
Food adulteration is a social problem. There is hardly any food that is not adulterated. (a) , a
business syndicate is involved in this. (b) , they are bringing national health to the edge of
death. (c) , people taking adulterated food will become gradually sick. (d) , they will suffer
from many complicated diseases. (e) , they will die. (f) , food adulteration has reached in an
alarming state in our country. (g) , the authority concerned is playing a silent role. (h) , laws
regarding this crime are not so strict. (i) , this crime is going to be out of control. (j) , steps
must be taken against this heinous crime to save our life.
 Ans: (a) In fact; (b) Truly speaking/By doing so; (c) Unfortunately/Certainly; (d)
Moreover/Then/And; (e) Finally/Eventually; (f) Nowadays/At present; (g) But; (h)
Besides/Sorrowfully; (i) As a result; (j) So/Therefore.
28. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) —, we cannot step forward in our life
without education. (b) — throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and.
(c) —, ignorance has been compared to darkness, (d) —, the light of education enlightens us. (e)
—, it broadens our mind and widens our outlook, (f) —, it is education that helps us to become a
good citizen. (g) —, education creates good citizens and ensures the smooth development of a
country. (h) —, ignorance stands on the way of the development of an individual, (i) —,
ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall development of a nation. (j) —, we should come
forward to educate every single person of our country and, thereby, ensure the development of
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 Ans: (a) Similarly/Likewise; (b) And/That‘s why; (c) on the contrary/on the other hand; (d) In
fact/Indeed; (e) Besides; (f) moreover; (g) Thus; (h) On the other hand/On the contrary; (i)
furthermore; (j) So/Therefore.
29. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
The language movement was a political movement in former East Bengal (today Bangladesh). It
advocated the recognition of Bangla language as an official language. (a) , this movement
wanted Bangla to be used in government offices. (b) , it supported Bangla as a medium of
instruction. (c)  it demanded the use of Bangla script. (d)  the partition of India in 1947, the
dominion of Pakistan began. (e)  Pakistan and Bangladesh were composed of various ethnic
and linguistic groups. (f)  these two regions were not geographically attached. (g) , the
Government of Pakistan declared Urdu as the sole national language. (h) , it produced massive
protest among the Bengali speaking people of erstwhile East Pakistan. The Pakistani government
banned public meetings and rallies. (i) , the students of Dhaka University disobeyed the law
and organized a protest on 21st February 1952. (j) , the central government granted Bangla as an
official language in 1956.
 Ans: (a) Moreover/And; (b) That's why/At first; (c) Accordingly/Later on; (d) After; (e) At that
time; (f) Besides/Even/During that period; (g) However/ Suddenly; (h) Consequently/As a result;
(i) But/ However; (j) Finally.
30. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:—
We earned our independence in nine months. There were many reasons that made our victory
easier. (a) — we all were united at one point. (b) — it was a question of our survival and dignity.
(c)  our freedom fighters were committed. They fought valiantly in the war fields. (d) — we had
huge international support, (e)  the Pakistani soldiers didn't have any noble reason before them.
They were killers. They were not natives of this country. (f) — they didn't have sufficient ideas
about the communication systems, weather, or people's sentiment in this country. (g) — they had
two superpowers behind them. (h) — these superpowers could do very little directly for them. (i)
— only in nine months the Pakistani soldiers had to accept the worst defeat the world had ever
experienced. (j) — it can be said, the war of independence proved that no power can suppress the
desire of the mass people.
 Ans: (a) Firstly; (b) Besides/Because; (c) Moreover/ Secondly; (d) Not only that/Thirdly; (e) On
the other hand/On the contrary; (f) Hence/ Besides; (g) True that/However; (h) However/But; (i)
As a result/Consequently; (j) Finally.

Question No-08: Synonym/Antonym

1. Read the passage and write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :
Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organised from
time to time. Most of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and
business firms. They pay for the sports events in exchange for the right to advertise their products
during those events. These events are telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world
watch them live. As a result, the sponsor's products receive maximum media coverage giving
companies international recognition. This is the only commercial aspect of international sport but
there are other aspects too.
(a) popular (antonym); (b) form (synonym); (c) entertainment (synonym); (d) organize
(synonym); (e) sponsor (synonym); (f) multinational (antonym); (g) pay (antonym); (h) watch
(synonym); (i) maximum (antonym); (j) recognition (antonym).
 Ans: (a) unpopular;(b) type/sort; (c) amusement; (d) arrange; (e) patronise; (f) local/national; (g)
receive; (h) enjoy; (i) minimum; (j) denial.
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2. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :
There are many (a) people who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they learn
to (d) believe that everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f) all that happen to them
was ordained by God. For this belief, the poor generally accept their (g) Poverty and all their
sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying much to (i) overcome them. They also have the (j) same
sort of attitude towards illness and disease.
(a) people (synonym); (b) conservative (antonym); (c) early (antonym); (d) believe (synonym);
(e) world (synonym); (f) all (antonym); (g) poverty (antonym); (h) sufferings (synonym); (i)
overcome (synonym); (j) same (antonym).
 Ans: (a) humans; (b) liberal; (c) late; (d) trust/faith; (e) earth; (f) nothing; (g) affluence; (h) distress;
(i) surmount; (j) different.
3. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed: —
The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international
communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved the prestige of being that
language. As a result, it has crossed national borders to reach people who speak other languages.
It is no longer the unique possession of British or American people, but a language that belongs to
the world's people. In fact, bilingual and multlingual users of English far outnumber its
monolingual native speakers. This phenomemon has led to a bewildering variety of English
around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have
emerged which are strongly influenced by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the
respective mother-tongues. Word English has now moved away from the control of the native
speakers. However, the question of British or American English is not so important now. Today's
slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language.
(a) obviously (synonym); (b) prestige (synonym); (c) national (synonym); (d) unique (antonym);
(e) native (antonym); (f) variety (synonym); (g) emerge (antonym); (h) control (antonym); (i)
important (synonym); (j) intelligibility (antonym).
 Ans: (a) apparently; (b) honour; (c) state; (d) common; (e) foreign; (f) type; (g) disappear; (h)
unrestraint; (i) significant; (j) unintelligibility.
4. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that
imperialism was an evil thing and the sooner I chucked up my job and got out of it the better.
Theoretically and secretly, of course I was all for the strugglers and against their oppressors.
(a) perplexing (antonym) (b) upsetting (antonym) (c) imperialism (synonym) (d) evil (antonym)
(e) sooner (antonym) (f) chucked (synonym) (g) better (antonym) (h) theoretically (synonym) (i)
secretly (synonym) (j) oppressor (synonym).
 Ans: (a) clear; (b) pleasant; (c) colonialism; (d) good; (e) later; (f) quited; (g) worse; (h)
hypothetically; (i) confidentially; (j) dictator.
5. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed
below :
Sincerity is the root of success of all works. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity.
The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do
not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any
work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be
sincere in every walk of life.
(a) success (antonym) (h) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know
(synonym) (f) follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j)
desirable (antonym).
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 Ans: (a) failure; (b) work; (c) ordinary; (d) as; (e) understand/realize; (f) neglect/disobey/unfollow;
(g) principle; (h) always; (i) win; (j) undesirable.
6. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
During the nine month long Liberation War the Pakistani army carried out the most brutal
massacre in human history. There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh. One of
the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds
and thousands of fleeing people arrived at Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 May 1971
Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire the fleeing people. About eight to ten
thousand people were killed at Chuknagar.
(a) liberation (synonym) (b) brutal (antonym) (c) Massacre (synonym) (d) human (antonym) (e)
located (antonym) (f) called (synonym) (g) surrounded (synonym) (h) started (antonym) (i) killed
(synonym) (j) largest (antonym)
 Ans: (a) independence/freedom; (b) humane/kind; (c) genocide; (d) beast; (e) dislocated; (f)
known/ named; (g) encircled; (h) ended; (i) murdered; (j) smallest.
7. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed: —
Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is
fertile. The farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk.
They are not lazy. They love their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland.
Their diligence and perseverance keep the wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We
are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to duty and country.
(a) fertile (synonym); (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy (synonym);
(e) love (antonym); (f) strong (synonym); (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i)
grateful (antonym); (j) devotion (synonym).
 Ans: (a) productive; (b) lazy; (c) endlessly; (d) idle; (e) hate; (f) powerful; (g) fixed/still; (h)
honour/regard; (i) ungrateful; (j) dedication.
8. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed
below :
Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if one does a job with sincerity.
The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do
not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way, sincerity is the secret of victory. If any
work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So we should be
sincere in every walk of life.
(a) success (antonym) (b) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know
(synonym) (f) follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j)
desirable (antonym).
 Ans: (a) failure; (b) work; (c) common/ordinary; (d) as; (e) understand; (f) neglect/ disobey/
unfollow; (g) principle; (h) always; (i) win; (j) undesirable.
9. Read the following passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed
below : —
Social values underline a set of principles of generally accepted norms and behaviour of a society.
Our forefathers practised a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity,
responsibility, and piety. We have replaced those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty,
corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude has made us self-
centered and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awareness among all about the
negative impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create
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 We must have distinctive social values once practised by our forefathers. We should give
importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the
world better for living.
(a) accepted (Antonym); (b) sincerity (Antonym); (c) responsibility (Synonym); (d) complexity
(Antonym); (e) envy (Antonym); (f) vice (Antonym); (g) impact (Synonym); (h) outcome
(Synonym); (i) importance (Synonym); (j) awareness (Synonym).
 Ans: (a) unaccepted/disapproved; (b) insincerity; (c) accountability; (d) simplicity; (e)
love/liking; (f) virtue; (g) effect; (h) result/effect/consequence; (i) emphasis; (j) consciousness.
10. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating
his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success
for the students and guide them to achieve it.
(a) never (antonym) (b) weaker (antonym) (c) discourage (antonym) (d) frustrating (synonym) (e)
interest (synonym) (f) ability (synonym) (g) dream (synonym) (h) best (antonym) (i) success
(antonym) (j) achieve (synonym)
 Ans: (a) always; (b) stronger; (c) encourage; (d) ignoring/ upsetting; (e) curiosity/wish; (f) capacity/
wish/capability; (g) hope/goal/ aim; (h) worst; (i) failure; (j) acquire/earn/ attain.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :
Books are men's best friends in life. You may have many good friends; but you do not find them
when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or
some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some
books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again some books will
bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your ever friends throughout your life.
(a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false
(antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring
(synonym); (j) idea (synonym).
 Ans: (a) enemy; (b) obviate/avoid; (c) care/compassion; (d) appear/turn out; (e) true; (f) benefit;
(g) cry; (h) delight; (i) supply; (j) opinion.
12. Read the passage and write down antonym and synonym of the words as directed below :
Grass is a vegetation consisting of short plants with long narrow leaves. The grass family contains
some 9000 species, including both terrestrial and aquatic species. No other plant family has been
so successful in colonising a broad range of habitats across the globe. Most grasses have
inconspicuous flowers that are wind pollinated. Certain species are cultivated as food crops.
Others are employed in horticulture.
(a) consist (synonym); (b) narrow (antonym); (c) include (antonym); (d) aquatic (synonym); (e)
successful (synonym); (f) broad (antonym); (g) habitat (synonym); (h) inconspicuous (synonym);
(i) certain (antonym); (j) employed (synonym).
 Ans: (a) constitute; (b) broad/wide; (c) exclude; (d) watery; (e) prosperous; (f) narrow; (g)
accommodation/ residence; (h) unknown/ unnoticeable; (i) all/indifinite; (j) cultivated.
13. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: —
Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political
opinion. It means fair and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact, in
a democratic country people elect their representatives who work for the people. Free and fair
election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic country, people enjoy the rights of
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 (a) allow (synonym) (b) freedom (synonym) (c) opinion (synonym) (d) fair (antonym) (e) equal
(antonym) (f) division (antonym) (g) elect (synonym) (h) system (synonym) (i) treatment
(synonym) (j) facility (synonym).
 Ans: (a) permit; (b) liberty; (c) idea/view; (d) unfair; (e) unequal; (f) parity/equality; (g) select;
(h) policy; (i) care; (j) benefit.
14. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
A thing cannot become as precious as gold only by the way of glittering. People in general, are
charmed and attracted by outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a bright
precious metal and its value is recognised by all. Nevertheless there are many metals cheaper than
gold but look like it. They glitter for sometime and fade in the course of time. They fascinate our
eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal that it can stand
the wear and tear of time and shine till the last moment of existence. In our society, there are so
many people who are outwardly very gentle and nice. But after a period of time, their real identity
is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value and morality.
(a) precious (antonym): (b) glitter (synonym); (c) attract (synonym); (d) outward (antonym); (e)
recognize (synonym); (f) fascinate (synonym); (g) glamour (antonym); (h) shine (antonym); (i)
intrinsic (synonym); (j) morality (antonym).
 Ans:(a) cheap; (b) shine; (c) fascinate; (d) internal/inward; (e) acknowledge; (f) charm; (g)
dullness; (h) fade; (i) inborn/instinctive; (j) immorality.
15. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:
A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good
recitation. Nothing of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity.
Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. If a man is serious, he can make impossible
to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life.
(a) good (antonym); (b) speaker (synonym); (c) recitation (synonym); (d) impossible (antonym);
(e) lazy (antonym); (f) sincerity (synonym); (g) seriousness (synonym); (h) possible (antonym);
(i) intention (synonym); (j) shine (synonym).
 Ans: (a) bad; (b) orator; (c) reading; (d) possible; (e) active; (f) earnestness; (g) sincerity; (h)
impossible; (i) wish/ aim; (j) prosper.
16. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Illiteracy is a (a) curse (antonym). It is the root (b) cause (synonym) of (c) ignorance (antonym)
which (d) frustrates (synonym) all (e) development (synonym) efforts of the government. No
development effort can (f) succeed (synonym) unless illiteracy is (g) eradicated (antonym).
Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so (h) vast (antonym) a population is
(i) undoubtedly (synonym) a (j) gigantic (antonym) task.
 Ans: (a) blessing; (b) reason; (c) knowledge; (d) hampers; (e) progress; (f) attain; (g) established;
(h) small; (i) certainly; (j) tiny.
17. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Time and tide wait for none. No one can call it back. A man gets back his lost money and health
but cannot get back his lost time. Time once lost is lost forever. So we should make the best used
of time. We should do our duties properly. If we put off our work for tomorrow, we may not get
an opportunity to do it at all. There are some people who idle away time for nothing. They cannot
prosper in life. They have to suffer for it. So we should take an oath that we must do our duty
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 (a) tide (antonym) (b) wait (synonym) (c) call (synonym) (d) back (synonym) (e) lose (synonym)
(f) use (synonym) (g) duty (synonym) (h) opportunity (synonym) (i) suffer (antonym) (j) oath
(synonym)
 Ans: (a) stagnation [ebb/stangnancy]; (b) await [delay]; (c) convoke [invite]; (d) behind; (e) waste
[spend]; (f) utilize [utilization]; (g) work [responsibility]; (h) scope [chance]; (i) enjoy; (j)
promise [pledge/vow]
18. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
A group of employees was working in a software company. It was a team of thirty employees.
This was a young man, energetic and dynamic team with keen enthusiasm and desire to learn and
grow. The management decided to teach the employees about finding real solution of the
problems. The team was called to play a game in a banquet hall. The group was quite surprised as
they were called for playing game. All reached the venue holding various thoughts. As they
entered the hall, they found the hall decorated beautifully. Everyone was surprised and gazed at
each other. There was also a huge box of balloons placed at the centre of the hall.
(a) group (antonym) (b) dynamic (antonym) (c) enthusiasm (synonym) (d) grow (antonym) (e)
real (antonym) (f) banquet (synonym) (g) enter (antonym) (h)decorated (synonym) (i) gazed
(synonym) (j) centre (synonym)
 Ans: (a) individual; (b) dull/lethargic [inactive]; (c) inspiration [eagerness]; (d) retard [shrink]; (e)
unreal [artificial]; (f) dinner [feast]; (g) left [exit]; (h) furnished [adorned/ embellished]; (i) looked
[stared]; (j) middle [nucleus/ midpoint].
19. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Mobile phone is one of the most wonderful inventions in modern science. Today modern science
has made possible what was impossible in the past. Mobile phone is a threat to the success of
modern science. It has made a new communication system. It is the most up-to-date means of
communication. We can send and receive any information from any corner of the world in few
seconds by sitting at home. but mobile phone is not free from demerits. It may damage our
hearing power and brain.
(a) wonderful (synonym) (b) modern (antonym) (c) past (synonym) (d) great (antonym) (e) made
(synonym) (f) send (synonym) (g) free (antonym) (h) damage (synonym) (i) up to date (antonym)
(j) information (synonym).
 Ans: (a) amazing/miraculous; (b) ancient/old; (c) gone by/ back /last; (d) tiny; (e) create/build; (f)
address/transmit; (g) dependent/ dominated; (h) spoil/ harm; (i) ancient; (j) news/report.
20. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
(a) Honesty is the antonymous use of dishonesty. An honest man is never (b) harmful to anybody.
He never does (c) injustice to other. When he does anything (d) immoral, he feels (e)
uncomfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (f) responsible to his duty. We should not (g)
perform any job with (h) insincerity and its (i) better to leave the path of dishonesty and (j)
falsehood.
(a) Honesty (synonym) (b) Harmful (antonym) (c) Injustice (antonym) (d) Immoral (synonym) (e)
Uncomfortable (antonym) (f) Responsible (synonym) (g) Perform (synonym) (h) Insincerity
(antonym) (i) Better (antonym) (j) Falsehood (synonym)
 Ans: (a) Truthfulness/Integrity; (b) useful [beneficial; (c) justice; (d) evil [depraved/ unethical];
(e) comfortable (f) dutiful [liable/accountable]; (g) do [accomplish]; (h) sincerity; (i) worse; (j)
lie/deceit [untruth].
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21. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Dictatorship does not imply monarchy. It rather reflects the whims and caprices of a single ruler.
Hitler was a great dictator whose rule will never be marked as the age of suicide. Private opinion
was omitted and democracy was flourished. However, the dictatorship of Fidel Castro, Lenin and
Stalin is highly clapped by the people .Though they are democratic leaders, they have earned
people's hatred.
(a) imply (syn.); (b) monarchy (ant.); (c) never (ant.); (d) suicide (ant.); (e) private (ant.); (f)
omitted (syn.);
(g) democracy (ant.); (h) clapped (syn.); (i) democratic (ant.); (j) hatred (ant.).
 Ans: (a) mean/connote [indicate]; (b) republic/democracy; (c) always [ever/always]; (d) rebirth/
survival [homicide]; (e) public/ open/ common; (f) cancelled/ removed [deleted/ excluded/dropped];
(g) monarchy; (h) applauded/ welcomed [supported/approved]; (i) undemocratic [autocratic/
dictatorial]; (j) love [affection].
22. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Mannaa had a very happy journey last year. At the invitation of my college, he spent to Sylhet by
an inter city tran. On his arrival of the station Momin received him cordially. Then he took him to
his residence. Since he made a nice arrangement for his comfortable stay, he spent an enjoyable
time there and visited some places of scenic beauty.
(a) happy (antonym), (b) invitation (synonym), (c) college (synonym), (d) cordially (antonym), (e)
residence (synonym), f) nice (antonym), (g) arrangement (synonym), (h) comfortable (antonym),
(i) enjoyable (antonym), (j) beauty (synonym).
 Ans: (a) unhappy; (b) call/summon [request /offer]; (c) academy/institution/ lyceum [institute];
(d) cold-heartedly [indifferently /inhospitably]; (e) house/ home; (f) unpleasant/nasty [ugly]; (g)
preparation/ plan; (h) uncomfortable/ uneasy; (i) boring/ dull [unpleasant]; (j) charm/ grace
[attractiveness/ nicely].
23. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Courtesy is a (a) virtue in man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives (b) a
lot. So you should be courteous. You must have politeness. People will (c) disrespect and dislike
you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. (d) Try to be (e) gentle from your student
life. You can (f) win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can (g) ensure removal of
hatred and (h) anger by embracing your enemy and Courtesy can (i) remove the bitter relationship
improve mutual understanding and (j) cordiality among people.
(a) virtue (synonym); (b) a lot (antonym); (c) disrespect (synonym); (d) try; (synonym); (e) gentle
(antonym); (f) win (antonym); (g) ensure (synonym); (h) anger (synonym); (i) remove (synonym); (j)
cordiality (synonym).
 Ans: (a) quality/excellency; (b) a little [a bit]; (c) insult [dihonour]; (d) attempt [endeavour]; (e)
harsh/rough [rude]; f) lose [fall/forfeit]; (g) guarantee/ assure [confirm]; (h) fury [rage/temper]; (i)
eliminate; (j) amity [hostility/ unfriendliness].
24. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Facebook is the most popular social networking site of all time. The popularity of facebook has
increased drastically. Within six years of its launch, facebook reached one billion users milestone.
Nowadays it has become very important part of our life. Actually, it is a social networking
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 years of age or older. Facebook users can create and customize their own profiles with photos,
videos and other information about themselves. Facebook is an effective way of finding old
friends and connecting to new ones.
(a) popular (antonym); (b) drastically (antonym); (c) launch (synonym); (d) very (synonym); (e)
social (synonym); (f) originally (synonym); (g) open (antonym); (h) create (antonym); (i)
customize (synonym); (j) effective (antonym).
 Ans: (a) unpopular; (b) mildly [slightly]; (c) start; (d) quite [greatly/extremely]; (e) sociable
[communal/public]; (f) basically/primarily; (g) close [closed]; (h) ruin [destroy/ demolish]; (i)
update [modify/change]; (j) ineffective.
25. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Illiteracy is a curse. It retards all development work of a country. It is said that an illiterate nation
gropes in darkness with no definite goal. In fact, an illiterate person is conservative, superstitious
and blind. He can contribute very little to his country. He is unconscious and unaware of his
rights and responsibilities. The whole country is responsible for this. Most of our people are
illiterate and poor. In fact, illiteracy, caused by poverty, stands in the way of success. All should
be practical and pragmatic while addressing this problem. Effective measures should be taken by
all concerned to remove illiteracy and thus make the nation enlightened.
(a) Curse (antonym); (b) Retards (synonym); (c) Darkness (antonym); (d) Conservative (antonym); (e)
Unconscious (synonym); (f) Success (antonym); (g) Pragmatic (synonym); (h) Measures (synonym); (i)
Remove (synonym); (j) Enlightened (synonym).
 Ans:(a) blessing; (b) impedes/hinders; (c) light; (d) liberal; (e) unaware; (f) failure; (g) practical; (h)
steps/actions; (i) eradicate; (j) educated.
26. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us
about their feelings what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us.
They introduce us the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history of the pastmen. A
book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of pastmen through
books. We should reads good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend in
loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.
(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e)
valuable (antonym) (f) ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (antonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i)
ailment (synonym) (j) happiness (antonym)
 Ans: (a) common [usual/general]; (b) weak/impotent [powerless]; (c) compassion/ goodness
[humankind/mankind]; (d) unreliable; (e) valueless [cheap /worthless] f) ceremonial [traditional/
practice/ custom]; (g) valuable [useless]; (h) singleness/ aloneness [solitude/solitariness] (i) illness
[sickness]; (j) unhappiness/sadness [sorrow].
27. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Honesty is undoubtedly a great virtue. A person who is honest is respected everywhere.
Sometimes he has to go through difficulty due to the pressure created by the crooked fellows who
want to see the honest man on his knee. But the reward ultimately comes for an honest person. So
we should follow the path of honesty in our words and action.
(a) undoubtedly (synonym); (b) everywhere (antonym); (c) difficulty (antonym); (d) created
(synonym); (e) crocked (antonym); (f) reward (synonym); (g) ultimately (synonym); (h) follow
(antonym); (i) words (synonym); (j) action (synonym).
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 Ans: (a) indisputably [surely/certainly/definitely]; (b) nowhere; (c) affluence [ease/comfort]; (d)
made/generated [caused/ incurred/enforced]; (e) helpful [honest /good]; (f) award [recognition/
praise/admiration]; (g) finally [eventually]; (h) disobey/ avoid [shun]; (i) saying/speech
[conversation]; (j) work/task/deed.
28. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
'Communicative competence' refers to the ability to use language appropriately in different
circumstances. There are two ways of developing communicative competence in a language.
The first is acquisition which is similar to the way people develop ability in their mother tongue.
It is natural, subconscious process in which users are not usually aware of acquiring a language.
They are aware only of the fact that they are using the language to communicate. In non-
technical terms, acquisition is 'picking up' a language spontaneously. It may be called 'implicit'
learning.
(a) competence (antonym); (b) ability (antonym); (c) appropriately (synonym); (d) circumstance
(synonym); (e) develop (antonym); (f) acquisition (synonym); (g) aware (antonym); (h)
communicate (synonym); (i) spontaneously (synonym); (j) implicit (synonym).
 Ans: (a) incompetence/ineptness; (b) inability; (c) properly [correctly/rightly]; (d) situation; (e)
hinder/reduce [retard /stop]; (f) achievement [gain/attainment]; (g) unaware [unconscious]; (h)
converse [connect/contact]; (i) naturally/ effortlessly [impulsively/instinctively]; (j) indirect
[implied].
29. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
Most men long for wealth. Wealth, they think, brings happiness. But often wealth brings a great
deal of worry instead of much happiness. A millionaire is a very wealthy man indeed, but his great
wealth is also a great responsibility. He may have large estates and factories. Estates and factories
usually need a lot of attention. There may be disputes between the millionaire and his workers
over one trouble or another. These disputes may lead to strikes. In that case, the millionaire may
lose a lot of money; or some gangsters may kidnap his child and demand thousands of pounds to
return his child safe and sound. A very rich man, in spite of his great wealth, may not have an easy
life.
(a) happiness (synonym) (b) worry (antonym) (c) indeed (synonym) (d) attention (antonym) (e)
dispute (antonym) (f) trouble (antonym) (g) lose (synonym) (h) demand (synonym) (i) safe
(synonym) (j) great (antonym)
 Ans: (a) pleasure/comfort [bliss]; (b) enjoyment/pleasure [calmness]; (c) actually/ truly
[certainly]; (d) inattention [negligence]; (e) agreement/willingness [reconcile]; (f) easement/
comfort [peace /happiness]; (g) waste/misuse [miss]; (h) want/claim; (i) protected//immune
[secured/ unheat/ unharmed]; (j) tiny [little].
30. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:
A citizen has certain privileges. For example, he has a right to security of life and property and
protection of' law where necessary. The state is bound to give him such protection. He has right
to speak as he pleases and the state should not interfere with his freedom of speech. But he must
not say anything that goes against the established laws of his land. He has a natural right to take a
hand in the administration of the affairs of his country.
(a) certain (antonym); (b) privilege (antonym); (c) right (synonym); (d) security (antonym); (e)
property (synonym); (f) speak (synonym); (g) interfere (synonym); (h) law (antonym); (i)
administration (synonym); (j) affair (synonym).
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 Ans: (a) uncertain; (b) difficulty [disadvantage]; (c) claim [authority/privilege]; (d) insecurity
[vulnerability]; (e) asset; (f) express [talk]; (g) meddle [obstruct/hamper]; (h) anarchy
[practicle/counsel]; (i) legislation [management /direction]; (j) event [events].

Question No-09: Capitalization & Punctuation

1. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Abid : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination Are you thinking about your future
Hasib : Yes, what about you
Abid : I want to pursue higher education what are your plans
Hasib : I rather follow some vocational courses to make my career
Abid : Really have you thought of any particular vocation
Hasib : Yes. 1 would like to join the Fashion Design course This career has a prospect these days
Abid : Is it suitable for boys
Hasib : Why not Boys are as good as girls in many professions now-a-days Whats your future
plan
Abid : I would like to go for teaching
Hasib : Its a good profession for a studious boy like you
 Ans:
Abid : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination. Are you thinking about your future?
Hasib : Yes, what about you?
Abid : I want to pursue higher education. What are your plans?
Hasib : I rather follow some vocational courses to make my career.
Abid : Really! Have you thought of any particular vocation?
Hasib : Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course. This career has a prospect these
days.
Abid : Is it suitable for boys?
Hasib : Why not? Boys are as good as girls in many professions now-a-days. What's your future
plan?
Abid : I would like to go for teaching.
Hasib : It's a good profession for a studious boy like you.
2. There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting those errors: —
how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that
he is in good health said mr karim.
 Ans:
"How is your father, Rana?" said Mr. Karim.
"He is very well, thank you", replied Rana.
"I am glad to hear that he is in good health‖, said Mr. Karim.
3. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
"I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed "but if you insist I don't mind having some
asparagus."
I ordered them.
"Aren't you going to have any"
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 "No I never eat asparagus."
"I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you
eat."
"Coffee" I said
"Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee" she answered.
 Ans:
"I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed, "but if you insist I don't mind having some
asparagus."
I ordered them.
"Aren't you going to have any?"
"No, I never eat asparagus."
"I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you
eat."
"Coffee?" I said.
"Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee," she answered.
4. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors: —
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan
Farhan : Yes I do. What's about you
Aryan : To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan : Why you get enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan : Yes I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Farhan : Remember newspaper is called the 'store house' of knowledge. The more you will read
newspaper the more you will learn.
Aryan : Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper
Farhan : Yes, that's like a good friend.
 Ans:
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly, Farhan?
Farhan : Yes, I do. What's about you?
Aryan : To tell you frankly, I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan : Why? You get enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan : Yes, I do get, but I do not like. Moreover, I think it is a waste of time.
Farhan : Remember, newspaper is called the 'storehouse' of knowledge. The more you will read
newspaper, the more you will learn.
Aryan : Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper.
Farhan : Yes, that's like a good friend.
5. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Tourist : How old is the edifice guide
Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide : It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see
Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.
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 Ans:
Tourist : How old is the edifice, Guide?
Guide : Madame, it‘s a 15th century edifice.
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide : It was built by Akbar, the then emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see.
Guide : Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist : Isn‘t the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
6. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war
Father : Yes I did.
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I'm afraid, Ive lost it.
Son : Can you remember anything about it
Father : Yes, 1 remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs out side one night. You
wanted to look out but we didn‘t let you.
Son : Why
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then
Son : I can‘t remember anything.
Father : Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood
 Ans:
Son : Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War?
Father : Yes, I did.
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I‘m afraid, I‘ve lost it.
Son : Can you remember anything about it?
Father : Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night.
You wanted to look out but we didn‘t let you.
Son : Why?
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
Son : I can‘t remember anything.
Father : It‘s natural. No one can remember all from early childhood.
7. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting them: —
Entering the study my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust How dirty you have
made the room! Why do you use it if you cant keep it tidy
I said, i am extremely sorry I have been a nuissance In future youll never see the room in such a bad
condition I promise
 Ans: Entering the study, my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust, "How dirty you
have made the room! Why do you use it if you can't keep it tidy?"
I said, I am extremely sorry. I have been a nuisance. In future, you will never see the room in such a
bad condition, I promise."

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8. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Myself : Good morning Rana. How are you?
Rana : I am so so and you
Myself : I am well. But why aren't you completely well.
Rana : In every examination I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : Whats the reason? Dont you utilize your time properly?
Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana : I don't feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But as a student, you should study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
 Ans:
Myself : Good morning, Rana. How are you?
Rana : I am so so, and you?
Myself : I am well. But why aren‘t you completely well?
Rana : In every examination, I am cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : What‘s the reason? Don‘t you utilize your time properly?
Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary but spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana : I don‘t feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But as a student you should study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
9. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors:—
A : Whats solar energy?
B : Its one of the renewable energy sources.
A : Why is it called green energy.
B : Well its green energy because it helps us keep the earth green I mean it doesn't emit any
pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it.
A : I see then it must be a clean source of energy.
B : Exactly. And thats why its also called clean energy.
 Ans:
A : What‘s solar energy?
B : It‘s one of the renewable energy sources.
A : Why is it called green energy?
B : Well, it‘s green energy because it helps us keep the earth green. I mean, it doesn't emit any
pollutant in the atmosphere when we produce and use it.
A : I see. Then it must be a clean source of energy.
B : Exactly. And that‘s why it‘s also called clean energy.
10. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Arif : Hello How are you Zakia?

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 Zakia : Fine. What about you
Arif : Well I was a bit sick
Zakia : Really What happened
Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach.
Zakia : That's why I always try to avoid outside food they are unhygienic.
Arif : I'm not going to have it anymore.
Zakia : Anyway you take care bye.
Arif : Bye.
 Ans:
Arif : Hello! How are you, Zakia?
Zakia : Fine. What about you?
Arif : Well, I was a bit sick.
Zakia : Really! What happened?
Arif : Stomach upset. I had outside food. It troubled my stomach.
Zakia : That's why I always try to avoid outside food. They are unhygienic.
Arif : I'm not going to have it anymore.
Zakia : Anyway, you take care. Bye.
Arif : Bye.
11. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors:
Husband : Cant you cook food properly
Wife : I cook food properly the problem is with you.
Husband : Really these foods are crap they taste pathetic.
Wife : I spend time in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of
two children at home. What do you do?
Husband : I work hard and earn money that you spend lavishly.
Wife : How dare you say that
Husband : Well that is the truth
 Ans:
Husband : Can't you cook food properly?
Wife : I cook food properly. The problem is with you.
Husband : Really! These foods are crap. They taste pathetic.
Wife : I spend time in the kitchen from morning till afternoon. I work hard. I take care of
two children at home. What do you do?
Husband : I work hard and earn money that you spend lavishly.
Wife : How dare you say that!
Husband : Well, that is the truth.
12. There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting those errors:—
how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that
he is in good health said mr karim.
 Ans: "How is your father, Rana?" said Mr Karim. "He is very well. Thank you," replied Rana. "I
am glad to hear that he is in good health," said Mr Karim.

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13. There are ten errors in the use of capitalization and punctuation marks in the following text.
Rewrite the text correcting the errors: —
Nazmul : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Arafat : Its about 2 kilometers from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Nazmul : I see Is there a bus station near here
Arafat : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Nazmul : Thank you.
Arafat : Dont mention it
 Ans:
Nazmul : Excuse me. Where is the nearest hospital?
Arafat : It's about 2 kilometers from here. You will have to hire a taxi. You can also go by
bus.
Nazmul : I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Arafat : Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Nazmul : Thank you.
Arafat : Don't mention it.
14. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following texts. Rewrite the texts
correcting the error :
Good Morning where are you going" said the merchant. I was just coming to see you said the youth.
"What do you want" "Please help me to earn my bread by the labour of my hands. "Do you really want
work!" said the merchant, yes if you have any." "Then follow me and carry the box from the shop to
my house." "By Allah I'm really grateful to you." said the youth.
 Ans: "Good morning! Where are you going?" said the merchant. "I was just coming to see you."
said the youth. "What do you want?" "Please, help me to earn my bread by the labour of my
hands." "Do you really want a work?" said the merchant. "Yes, if you have any?" "Then follow me
and carry the box from the shop to my house." "By Allah! I'm really grateful to you" said the
youth.
15. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text
correcting the errors:—
Tourist : How old the edifice guide
Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide : It was built by Akbar the emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh I see
Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
 Ans:
Tourist : How old the edifice guide?
Guide : Madame, it's a 15th century edifice.
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide : It was built by Akbar, the emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see.
Guide : Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
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16. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Student : May I come in Sir?
Principal : Yes come in
Student : Good morning Sir
Principal : Good morning how can I help you
Student : Sir we would like to arrange a study tour
Principal : It's a great idea Ill appreciate it Submit an application to me so that I can take step in
favour of you.
Student : Ok Sir. We will write an application on behalf of the students
Principal : Ok, see you
Student : Thank you very much, Sir
Principal : You are most welcome
 Ans:
Student : May I come in Sir?
Principal : Yes, come in.
Student : Good morning, Sir.
Principal : Good morning! How can I help you?
Student : Sir, we would like to arrange a study tour.
Principal : It's a great idea. I'll appreciate it. Submit an application to me so that I can take step in
favour of you.
Student : Ok, Sir. We will write an application on behalf of the students.
Principal : Ok, see you.
Student : Thank you very much, Sir.
Principal : You are most welcome.
17. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Newton : Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Shuvro : Its about 3 kilometers from here You have to hire a taxi You can also go by bus
Newton : I see Is there a bus station near here
Shuvro : Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Newton : Thank you.
Shuvro : Don't mention it.
 Ans:
Newton : Excuse me, where is the nearest hospital?
Shuvro : It's about 3 kilometers from here. You have to hire a taxi. You can also go by bus.
Newton : I see. Is there a bus station near here?
Shuvro : Yes, there is a bus stop at the corner.
Newton : Thank you.
Shuvro : Don't mention it.
18. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Marie : You're really fit Paul. do you exercise very much?
Paul : Well I almost always get up early and I lift weight for an hour.
Marie : You're kidding.
Paul : No. And then go swimming
Marie : Wow how often do you exercise like that?
Paul : About five times a week. What about you?
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 Marie : Oh I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom
says Marie darling, don't be a potato couch.
 Ans:
Marie : You're really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?
Paul : Well, I almost always get up early and I lift weight for an hour.
Marie : You're kidding.
Paul : No. And, then go swimming.
Marie : Wow! How often do you exercise like that?
Paul : About five times a week. What about you?
Marie : Oh, I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom says,
"Marie, darling, don't be a potato couch."
19. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
"Mina have you done your English lesson today'?" asked the teacher "Yes sir" she replied. "But I
haven't understood one grammatical point." "Come to my room. Ill help you," said the teacher.
Thank you sir she smilingly said.
 Ans: "Mina, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes, sir," she replied.
"But I haven't understood one grammatical point." "Come to my room. I'll help you," said the
teacher. "Thank you, sir," she smilingly said.
20. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Student should know that to pass in the exam is one thing and to know is another thing. one can
pass in the examination without knowing anything there are many ways to pass in the examination
but there is only one way to know it is hard work. if you want to know you must read vigorously
there is no other short cut students of our country to our utter surprise simply want to pass in the
examination they don't bother at all how much they have known they have become totally
certificate oriented.
 Ans: Student should know that to pass in the exam is one thing, and to know is another thing. One
can pass in the examination without knowing anything. There are many ways to pass in the
examination. But there is only one way to know; it is hard work. If you want to know you must
read vigorously. There is no other short cut. Students of our country to our utter surprise simply
want to pass in the examination. They don't bother at all how much they have known. They have
become totally certificate oriented.
21. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Dear Mitu,
How are you I am well by the grace of Allah. I missed you on the Birth day so much. How lonely I
felt without you seeing me very depressed my friends-Zarin Tomal and Mayeesha tried their best
to cheer me up. Have you got the saree I sent for you? have you liked it? I hope I will see you next
week No more today Take care of your health.
Yours loving
Bipu.
 Ans:
Dear Mitu,
How are you? I am well by the grace of Allah. I missed you on the bid day so much. How lonely I
felt without you! Seeing me very depressed, my friends-Zarin, Toma and Mayeesha tried their best
to cheer me up. Have you got the saree I sent for you? Have you liked it? I hope I will see you next
week. No more today. Take care of your health.
Yours loving,
Bipu.
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22. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
oh doctor im so upset said the woman my husband seems to be wandering in his mind don't let that
worry you I know your husband he cant go far
 Ans: "Oh, doctor! I'm so upset," said the woman. "My husband seems to be wandering in his
mind." "Don't let that worry you. I know your husband. He can't go far."
23. Jhenaidah Cadet College, Jhenaidah-2016
how can you do the work in two days nobody agrees to do it less than four i said to the boy i am
confident i shall finish it as I have told you he replied.
 Ans: "How can you do the work in two days? Nobody agrees to do it less than four," I said to the
boy. "I am confident. I shall finish it as I have told you," he replied.
24. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
My dear friends, said the piper. I know a charm by which I can get rid you of these rats but you
must pay me one thousand guilders for this service. One thousand guilders cried the man. we will
give you ten thousand if you can get rid of us of these rats.
 Ans: "My dear friends," said the piper. "I know the charm by which I can get rid you of these rats
but you must pay me one thousand guilders for this service." "One thousand guilders!" cried the
man. "We will give you ten thousand if you can get rid of us of these rats."
25. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
There goes a proverb A barking dog seldom bites When a dog is powerless to bite, it wants to
show its ability by barking. It thinks that if it barks people will be scared, but people are always
more intelligent than dogs. Instead of being afraid people laugh at the barking of the powerless
dogs. In our society there are also many powerless persons but they pretend to be powerful. By this
pretension they want to serve their purpose. Such causes are not rare rather
 Ans: There goes a proverb, ‗A barking dog seldom bites‘. When a dog is powerless to bite, it
wants to show its ability by barking. It thinks that if it barks, people will be scared. But people are
always more intelligent than dogs. Instead of being afraid, people laugh at the barking of the
powerless dogs. In our society, there are also many powerless persons but they pretend to be
powerful. By this pretension, they want to serve their purpose. Such causes are not rare rather
many in number. We all should be careful of those powerlessly powerful persons.
26. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Eight anas Sir Give me eight anas only" said the boy. Hey you Come here. How many square
meals do you have" asked Zayed. "None a slice of bread bought with begged money, some leftover
rice from hospital attendants all I live on" the boy replied. "What's your name" asked Zayed Robi"
said the boy.
 Ans: "Eight anas, Sir. Give me eight anas only," said the boy. "Hey! You, come here. How many
square meals do you have?" asked Zayed. "None." A slice of bread bought with begged money,
some leftover rice from hospital attendants all I live on," the boy replied. "What's your name?"
asked Zayed. "Robi," said the boy.
27. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Son : Have you finished your cooking mother? My time is up if I do not start now I will again
be late today.
Mother : I will need only ten minutes more by this time you dress up yourself.
Son : I have already done it now I am waiting for food
Mother : I am coming my child don‘t worry I will give you a drop if necessary
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 Mother : Ok. No problem, I myself will drop you at your college.
Son : That‘s like a good mother.
 Ans:
Son : Have you finished your cooking, mother? My time is up. If I do not start now, I will
again be late today.
Mother : I will need only ten minutes more. By this time, you dress up yourself.
Son : I have already done it. Now, I am waiting for food.
Mother : I am coming, my child. Don‘t worry. I will give you a drop if necessary.
Son : Then I have no problem to wait. Please ask your driver to make the car ready.
Mother : Ok, no problem. I myself will drop you at your college.
Son : That‘s like a good mother.
28. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
"Whats your dream? Do you have any dream" asked Zayed Robi said tenderly "Yes I have a
dream. My dream is a full plate of rice. "Come with me" said Zayed holding his hand "Im going to
materialize your dream."
 Ans: "What is your dream? Do you have any dream?" asked Zayed. Robi said tenderly, "Yes, I
have a dream. My dream is a full plate of rice." "Come with me," said Zayed holding his hand.
"I'm going to materialize your dream."
29. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
Tourist : How old is the edifice guide
Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide : It was built by Akbar the emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh I see
Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
 Ans:
Tourist : How old is the edifice, guide?
Guide : Madame, it's a 15th century edifice.
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is!
Guide : It was built by Akbar, the emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh, I see!
Guide : Madame, we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
30. Rewrite the following text correcting the errors in punctuation:—
A : I love you. I cannot live without you.
B : What how is it possible our circumstances are different.
A : That means if circumstances were same you could love me.
B : Actually I didnt mean it.
A : Youre really stone hearted. I know your inevitable circumstances are resisting you from
expressing your love for me. However I'll love you forever.
B : Rubbish!
 Ans:
A : I love you! I cannot live without you.
B : What? How is it possible? Our circumstances are different.
A : That means, if circumstances were same, you could love me.
B : Actually I didn't mean it.
A : You're really stone-hearted. I know your inevitable circumstances are resisting you from
expressing your love for me. However, I'll love you forever.
B : Rubbish!

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