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1.Students-teachers’ relationship is regarded as the relationship (a) __ parents and children. A teacher is next (b) __ parents. Parents (c) __ up children. On the (d) __ hand, a teacher guides the students to materialize their (e) __. A teacher spreads the (f) __ of education to remove the (g) __ of ignorance. As a (h) __, a student can see the path of prosperity. Thus, a teacher helps build up a civilized (i) __. So, he is really called (j) __ architect of a nation.
[Dhaka Board-2024]
2. To earn fame in life man has to possess some good qualities. Among them honesty is the best. The man (a) __ possesses this quality is the happiest man (b) __ the earth. All the people respect him for his honesty. On the other hand, (d) __ dishonest man is hated by all. By telling (e) __, a man may prosper for the time (f) __, but finally he is to suffer a (g) __. We must be honest (h) __ our thoughts and deeds. Childhood is the best time to (i) __ honesty. It is our moral (j) __ to give our children proper idea about what is right and what is wrong.
[Mymensingh Board-2024]
3. The Padma Multi-purpose Bridge has (a) __ a new era in the history of Bangladesh. This mega project has been implemented (b) __ any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut (c) __ from the main land by the mighty Padma River. So, this vast area could not keep pace (d) __ the other parts considering economic development. But direct connection with (e) __ capital by this bridge is going to expand trade and commerce. Besides, tourism is also (f) __ to speed up. All these are contributing much (g) __ our economic growth and surely reduce the poverty of those (h) __. The construction of the bridge (i) __ was our long cherished (j) __ at last came true.
[Rajshahi Board-2024]
4. English is a widely (a) __ language. In our country, we (b) __ it as a (c) __ language. It is not our (d) __ tongue. Naturally, it is very (e) __ to learn. We have a very poor (f) __ on this language. As a result, we don’t (g) __ interest in this language. For all these (h) __ English is (i) __ for us to (j) __.
[Dinajpur Board-2024]
5. The earth is a vast planet. It is (a) __ in shape. One-third of its total area is land while the other three portions are covered with (b) __. The water areas are divided into oceans, seas and (c) __. The surface of the land area is (d) __ of variety. There are high hills, green forests (e) __ stretches of deserts. The land mass is divided (f) __ some continents. Under each continent there are a (g) __ of countries. The interior of the earth is (h) __ in mineral resources. There is existence of life only on (i) __ earth. But, this existence of life would be impossible (j) __ sunlight. In fact, sunlight is the prerequisite for the existence of all types of living beings.
[Jashore Board-2024]
6. Man is a social being. So, he lives (a) __ a society. Mutual understanding and cooperation are (b) __ to ensure a peaceful society. (c) __ produce ideal members of a (d) __, an ideal family contributes a (e) __. A child’s future behaviour is greatly influenced (f) __ the culture of his family. (g) __ a child is born and brought (h) __ in a rude and chaotic environment, he also becomes (i) __ in behaviour and creates (j) __ and indiscipline in the society.
[Cumilla Board-2024]
7. Modern civilization is the (a) __ of science. Science has worked (b) __ a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) __ day without the help of science. Many quick means of (d) __ communication, like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc., are (e) __ greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkling of (f) __ eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) __ in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) __ has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) __ diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) __.
[Chattogram Board-2024; Dhaka Board-2020]
8. You are the students of class ten, (a) __ highest class of the school. To come to this (b) __ you had to undergo (c) __ lot of hardship and had to make effort. None of you can deny the fact of getting help (d) __ many dedicated and friendly teachers. This is, however, (e) __ usual process. What tremendous jobs the teachers shouldered to bring you (f) __ this stage. All these have been done to you to help you (g) __ becoming a (h) __ person, having (i) __ ability and integrity (j) __ your own excellence.
[Sylhet Board-2024]
9. Our forests are a part of our environment. To (a) __ ecological balance, forests are necessary. But the amount of forests of the country (b) __ being shrunk day by day. Some people remain (c) __ with their personal benefits. They do not (d) __ of the environment. Trees produce oxygen and (e) __ the environment cool and prevent the rise of temperature. Whereas, some greedy people, out of their self-interest, (f) __ the forests by cutting down trees at (g) __. They should know and realize that indiscriminate (h) __ down of trees destroys the ecological balance. They should also realize that if this destruction (i) __, one day our country may turn into a desert. We hope that they will ultimately realize the (j) __.
[Barishal Board-2024]
10. Computers are used (a) __ many ways. For example, (b) __ computer’s memory may carry the names, addresses and flight numbers of airplane passengers. (c) __ ticket agent can find almost (d) __ by typing (e) __ flight number, whether there is a seat available (f) __ a particular plane. At flight time, the computer can make a list of all the passengers (g) __ the plane. Computers can also solve many problems. Many bits of (h) __ can be compared (i) __ one another. Mathematical calculations can then be performed (j) __ them.
[Jashore Board-2023 (Modified)]
11. There are two types (a) __ dreams. One is just (b) __ dream and completely baseless. Anybody may meet it while (c) __ Another dream is real. It is very desirable to be (d) __ conscious and great person. Generally, it is called (e) __ future plan. To be a great person, this dream is a (f) __. Then go ahead (g) __ the working field. Really, if there is no real dream, there is no interest (h) __ action. True success depends (i) __ a real dream. Remember, life without (j) __ aim or dream is like a ship without a rudder.
[Sylhet Board-2023 (Modified)]
12. Rangamati is one of (a) __ most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) __ the western bank of Kaptai Lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its eye-catching (c) __ beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) __ all the elements of beauty. The hills covered with (e) __ trees present (f) __ unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is the (g) __ for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) __ groups. A (i) __ to Rangamati would be (j) __ outstanding experience for the nature lovers.
[Dhaka Board-2023; Rajshahi Board-2023 (Modified)]
13. George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) __ his parents. (b) __ the age of 15, he decided to go (c) __ sea and become (d) __ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all the (e) __ for crossing (f) __ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) __ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to (h) __ his mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) __ lot to acquire (j) __ only at 15. So, Washington did not go.
[Chattogram Board-2023 (Modified)]
14. There is no doubt that youth is (a) __ best time of (b) __. This is the (c) __ when it is most important (d) __ one to remember (e) __ maxim. “As you sow, so shall you reap”. One must (f) __ the seeds (g) __ industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) __ this season to (i) __ the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) __ this time lasts throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.
[Mymensingh Board-2023; Dinajpur Board-2023 (Modified)]
15. Washing hands regularly is (a) __ important activity. It keeps us safe (b) __ coronavirus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) __. First, you have to wet your hands (d) __ clean, running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) __ soap to create foam. Lather the backs of your hands, (f) __ your fingers and (g) __ your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) __ at least 20 seconds. After that rinse your hands well with clean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) __ clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process (j) __ washing hands and also educate your friends about it.
[Cumilla Board-2023 (Modified)]
16. Covid-19 is (a) __ infectious disease which has taken away many lives (b) __ the world. It has created economic crisis (c) __ many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d) __ the people of the world. Though the corona virus is very (e) __, it has created awareness (f) __ mass people. Besides we have learnt many things (g) __ it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h) __ some rules of health and hygiene. Due to Covid-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding the rules of health. Nowadays, we try to maintain social distancing. We (i) __ massive gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j) __ washing hands several times a day.
[Barishal Board-2023 (Modified)]
17. Friendship is (a) __ great human virtue. It is (b) __ love and affection between two persons. It binds more than one person (c) __ good relationship and inspires each other to share (d) __ and sorrows (e) __ life. Man is a (f) __ being. He cannot live alone. So, he (g) __ company. He yearns (h) __ giving and receiving love and affection. Friendship grows between the persons (i) __ similar taste, feelings and thoughts. It grows out of mutual understanding and give and take. It generally grows (j) __ two persons of the same age.
[Sylhet Board-2022 (Modified)]
18. Road accidents have recently become (a) __ regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall victim (b) __ an untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) __ the violation of traffic (d) __ by unskilled drivers and (e) __ passers-by. Many (f) __ and faulty vehicles also (g) __ passengers (h) __ passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents, the government is trying to create (i) __ among the people and has passed (j) __ laws against the accused.
[Jashore Board-2022 (Modified)]
19. It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a) __ the library when his cell phone rang. It was his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing in (b) __ of (c) __ shopping mall opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of (d) __ library. As he went (e) __ the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding (f) __ three to four years old girl (g) __ hand. (h) __ child was crying and Runa was trying frantically to (i) __ her. Some passers-by were looking at them (j) __. When he reached her, she started to explain.
[Dhaka Board-2022 (Modified)]
20. Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) __ many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) __ great threat (c) __ our environment. The used poly bags block the (d) __ system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) __ the towns and the cities go under the (f) __ water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) __ fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) __ poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) __ businessmen are producing the bags for their (j) __ interest.
[Dinajpur Board-2022 (Modified)]
21. Travelling has (a) __ great influence (b) __ our minds. The human mind always craves for (c) __. There is none who does not feel a (d) __ of joy at the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) __ various types of people. If he moves (f) __ the observant eyes, he can acquire a lot of (g) __ knowledge about men and things of (h) __ world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us an (i) __ to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) __ perfect man.
[Cumilla Board-2022 (Modified)]
22. It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) __ important issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) __ COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is a (c) __. We have to wash hands (d) __ taking meal and (e) __ using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching (f) __ members of our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) __ outside. Washing hands in (h) __ way may help us stay away from coronavirus. (i) __ reason is that coronavirus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) __ to keep our hands clean.
[Rajshahi Board-2022 (Modified)]
23. Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) __ the harmful effect of punishment (b) __ children. Child psychologists think that both (c) __ and mental punishment may be disastrous for (d) __ child’s growth and development. It may lead (e) __ fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) __ child. Again, if (g) __ child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) __ others. So, rude (i) __ gradually (j) __ in him.
[Chattogram Board-2022 (Modified)]
24. A national flag is (a) __ matter of pride for a nation. Every independent (b) __ in the world has a national flag (c) __ its own. As (d) __ independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) __ symbol of independence, (f) __ and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in the (g) __ indicates (h) __ martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) __ the independence of our country. We must uphold (j) __.
[Mymensingh Board-2022 (Modified)]
25. Metro Rail is (a) __ mega project in the development history (b) __ Bangladesh. To make traffic movement easy and (c) __ in the city of Dhaka, Metro Rail is sure to play (d) __ great role. The mega city of almost two crore people is struggling badly with its narrow and (e) __ roads. But Metro Rail is sure to come as a sigh of relief. With its (f) __ movement, it will carry sixty thousand passengers per hour. (g) __ both ends, in December, 2022 is going to be an (h) __ day for (i) __ dwellers of Dhaka city. (j) __ this day, the red and green coloured coaches of Metro Rail will take the passengers to their destinations with ease and comfort.
[Barishal Board-2022 (Modified)]
26. Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) __ offence. It degrades (b) __ standard of education. If the students of (c) __ country do not acquire (d) __ education, there will be no development for (e) __ country. (f) __ examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) __ good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) __ only aim in the lives of all students. (i) __ educated man cannot support adopting (j) __ unfair means in the examination at all.
[Sylhet Board-2020]
27. Diligence means an (a) __ to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) __. From the (c) __ of the world, human beings have been (d) __ with nature to keep hold of their (e) __. If they did not struggle, they might have (f) __ long ago. Thus, we see that diligence is (g) __ to our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h) __ diligent makes a better result (i) __ those who are not. So, to be (j) __ everybody should be diligent.
[Rajshahi Board-2020]
28. Education is one of the basic (a) __ of a human being and is (b) __ for every kind of development. It (c) __ us to make right choices in (d) __. It enhances our ability to take (e) __ store food, protect the environment and (f) __ out our social responsibilities. It provides (g) __ with an enlightened awareness about things. (h) __ education has to be defined. It (i) __ not merely getting degrees from schools, (j) __ and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.
[Cumilla Board-2020]
29. Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) __ the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) __ organic fertilizer made mainly (c) __ earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) __ chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) __ cost has come down. It takes (f) __ fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) __ and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) __ planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) __ area. So, proper (j) __ of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector.
[Mymensingh Board-2020]
30. Terrorism is a (a) __ threat and major concern (b) __ almost all the countries. Terrorists cause damage (c) __ human lives and properties (d) __ panic and terror. The cause of terrorism is mainly (e) __ to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) __ different groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) __ not impossible (h) __ the individuals and peace (i) __ nations work (j) __.
[Barishal Board-2020]
31. People are fond of travelling. So, travelling has been popular with man from time (a) __ immemorial. It is the romance of seeing the (b) __, knowing the unknown and unveiling the shrouds (c) __ mystery. A man hardly knows his (d) __ land completely until he has gone out of it to (e) __ other countries. Only a rational comparison of our country (f) __ other countries can vividly specify the true nature (g) __ merits and demerits of our own motherland. An awareness of our defects inspires us to (h) __ hard and improve (i) __ unhappy condition of our dear (j) __ place.
[Jashore Board-2020]
32. Patriotism is an (a) __ quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) __. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) __ duties and works for the (d) __ and (e) __ of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) __ it. If he does it and (g) __ his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) __. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) __ patriotism is very bad. All should (j) __ off it from their hearts.
[Chattogram Board-2020]
33. December 16, our Victory Day, is a (a) __ event in our national history. The day is the perpetual source of our (b) __ and energy. The day reminds us of (c) __ supreme sacrifice of our sons (d) __ the noble cause and also (e) __ us to sacrifice ourselves for our beloved country. The day is a clear (f) __ for the oppressors that people’s right can never be (g) __ for long and that oppressors will always be (h) __ because there is nothing more (i) __ than people’s will for freedom. It gives us the message that “Man can be (j) __, but can never be defeated.”
[Dinajpur Board-2020]
34. Reading textbook is essential (a) __ all the students. A student cannot expect (b) __ make a good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) __ complete sense. In case (d) __ not reading those texts, student will miss (e) __ needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f) __ and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) __ read textbooks rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely (h) __ guidebooks keeps the students ignoble of the subject-matter as they are written focusing on exam. result (i) __ a textbook covers all the details for holistic flourish (j) __ a student.
[Cumilla Board-2019]
35. Once a farmer had a strong desire (a) __ land. One day (b) __ to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) __ he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) __ sunrise to sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) __ that. Next morning he started running as (f) __ as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) __ to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) __ dead. He was (i) __ there. Then the wise man remarked— a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) __ his grave.
[Dhaka Board-2019]
36. Nowadays, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a) __ foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) __ the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) __. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) __ challenge. Now he owns a (e) __ farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f) __ vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) __ our country is very inspiring for both (h) __ farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i) __ and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) __ vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.
[Barishal Board-2019]
37. Language plays a very important (a) __ in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) __ we wake up in the morning (c) __ we go to bed at night. We use (d) __ for different purposes. We use language to (e) __ our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f) __ our message or to pass (g) __ information to others. In short, language is (h) __ present in our activities. It is (i) __ inseparable part of (j) __ we are, what we do and believe.
[Jashore Board-2019]
38. Scientists have recently reported that (a) __ surface ice caps are (b) __. This is due to a rise (c) __ atmospheric temperature known (d) __ the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) __ temperature rise in (f) __. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) __ burnt. The gas is accumulating (h) __ the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and South Poles (i) __ melting. We should maintain the ecological (j) __ of the environment.
[Dinajpur Board-2019]
39. Road accident is (a) __ regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) __ road accidents every year. So, it is considered a (c) __. Road accidents occur for (d) __ reasons. Many factors are (e) __ for road accidents. The most common cause (f) __ driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) __ on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) __ before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) __ any dividers. These are some of the (j) __ reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.
[Chattogram Board-2019]
40. Housing is one of the greatest (a) __ in our country. Thousands of people (b) __ in Dhaka and Chattogram (c) __ in the footpaths. In rural (d) __ there is also an acute (e) __ of housing. The cost of construction is (f) __ day by day. At present it is very (g) __ for the (h) __ people to (i) __ the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) __ to be solved soon.
[Rajshahi Board-2019; Sylhet Board-2016]
41. A true friend is (a) __ asset. He stands (b) __ his friends in time (c) __ danger. He is not (d) __ greedy person. He (e) __ wishes for the welfare of (f) __ friend. But it is a matter (g) __ thinks of his (j) __ interest that a true friend is very (h) __ today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) __ friend. He always
[Sylhet Board-2019]
42. Truthfulness (a) __ to the habit of speaking the truth. It is (b) __ greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. The true peace and prosperity of man entirely depends (c) __ it. It ennobles one’s character and gives one (d) __ in society. It may not make one rich (e) __ brings peace of mind. A truthful person is loved and respected (f) __ all. A truthful person cares (g) __. All religions teach us to (h) __ truthful. By (i) __ of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness (j) __ lead the whole world to peace and prosperity.
[SSC Examination-2018]
43. Trees bear a great impact (a) __ the climate. If we destroy trees (b) __ random, one day the country will turn (c) __ a great desert and the country will bear the consequences of greenhouse (d) __. Again there will be no rain and as a result, the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e) __ agricultural country and our economy is dependent on (f) __. Again our agriculture (g) __ on rain. So trees have a (h) __ effect on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) __ flood and many other natural (j) __.
[Sylhet Board-2017]
44. Sleep is one of (a) __ most important factors (b) __ human life. (c) __ sound man cannot go (d) __ sleeping. Sleep is (e) __ healing medicine of the troubled (f) __. It relieves physical and mental pain. Night is the proper time of (g) __. But if (h) __ man has to pass a sleepless night, he never feels well. He loses energy and peace of mind. As a result, he becomes indifferent (i) __ his (j) __ and responsibilities.
[Barishal Board-2017]
45. A man of (a) __ is respected always (b) __ after his death for his (c) __. He is an (d) __ person who devotes himself with a view to (e) __ education in the society. He always (f) __ people how to (g) __ between right and wrong. (h) __ fact, he is the authentic person (i) __ the world should (j) __.
[Chattogram Board-2017]
46. The Eiffel Tower was named (a) __ Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who built (b) __ Tower. He graduated from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work for a railway (c) __ company. For years Gustave made plan for dams, factories, stations and structures of great size. All (e) __ Europe engineers copied them. In the middle of 1880s a group of French industrialists persuaded the government to organise (f) __ World’s Fair (g) __ Paris. Gustave Eiffel proposed a 989-foot tower of iron as symbol of the (h) __. Forty engineers and designers under Eiffel’s (i) __ worked for two years. It was (j) __ highest structure yet made by man.
[Cumilla Board-2017]
47. Every student wants to do well (a) __ the examination. But it is not (b) __ easy task. A student has to work (c) __ for this. From the very (d) __ of the year, he must be serious. He should read his (e) __ books again and again. He must not memorize answers (f) __ understanding. He must not make (g) __ a common source. He should have a good command (h) __ English. By doing (i) __ things, a student can hope to make (j) __ excellent result. [Dhaka Board-2017]
48. A great (a) __ of people speak English all over (b) __ world. Some people use (c) __ as a first language and some people take it as (d) __ second language. Many international organizations use (e) __ on English to communicate with offices in different (f) __. Their advertisements published (g) __ different newspapers are in English. They also want people who possess a good (h) __ of English. People seeking (i) __ can’t expect to get a good one (j) __ knowing English.
[Jashore Board-2017]
49. Trees are (a) __ to man in many ways. They provide us (b) __ oxygen without which we cannot live more than a few minutes. They supply (c) __ vitamin and food, give us shade and help to (d) __ drought and flood. Unfortunately, we cannot realize (e) __ importance of trees. We cut them (f) __ in large numbers (g) __ it is a suicidal attempt. (h) __ we do not stop (i) __ acts, soon our country will, no doubt, turn (j) __ a desert.
[Dinajpur Board-2017]
50. Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a) __ of his kingdom. So, he was driven (b) __ from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) __ English for the defence of his country and (d) __ men. But he was (e) __ unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) __ his kingdom several times but every time he was defeated. So, he was (g) __ despair. One day while (h) __ in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i) __ its hope and finally at the seventh time, it was successful (j) __ its attempt.
[Dinajpur Board-2016]
51. Time is very (a) __. Time which is lost once is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) __ for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) __ one must suffer (d) __ the long run. (e) __ the other hand, we can go a long way (f) __ realizing the value of time. Those who have become great, have made (g) __ use of time. They never put (h) __ their work (i) __ tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) __ top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow them.
[Rajshahi Board-2016]
52. Punctuality is of (a) __ value to a student. An unpunctual (b) __ who is (c) __ in the class will miss a part of his/her lesson and (d) __ lag behind. But (e) __ punctual student will learn his/her lesson in time and do (f) __ in the examination. Punctuality is (g) __ key (h) __ success. We all (i) __ be punctual (j) __ our day-to-day life.
[Barishal Board-2016]
53. Illiteracy is not (a) __ boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) __. It hinders all kinds of development of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) __ to us. Since we are not (e) __ of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) __ rate. As a result, we are (g) __ behind. We have to depend (h) __ the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) __ to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) __ of our country will be possible.
[Dhaka Board-2016]
54. Honesty is (a) __ to be (b) __ best policy. An honest man never (c) __ from the path (d) __ morality. He is (e) __ by (f) __ but hated by (g) __. (h) __ enemies believe and respect an (i) __ and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) __ our life. [Cumilla Board-2016]
55. An early (a) __ can enjoy (b) __ fresh air and oxygen to (c) __ the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time to (d) __ his work properly. (e) __ the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) __ man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) __ sleep and idleness. He does not have time (h) __ doing his work properly. So, everyone should make (i) __ habit of early (j) __.
[Chattogram Board-2016]
56. Man is the maker of his own (a) __. If he makes a proper (b) __ of time and does his duties (c) __, he is sure to improve and (d) __ in life. But if he does (e) __, he is sure to (f) __ when it is too late and he will have to drag a (g) __ life. To spoil time is (h) __ shorten our life. For our life is nothing but (i) __ sum total of hours, days and years. So, all of us should be (j) __ in making the proper use of time.
[Dinajpur Board-2015]
57. English is regarded as (a) __ international language. It is spoken all (b) __ the world. So, the importance (c) __ this language can hardly be exaggerated. Almost all the books (d) __ higher education are written (e) __ English. Today every organization needs employees who can speak and write (f) __ standard form of English. English is spoken (g) __ with the mother tongue almost everywhere. Ours is (h) __ age of globalization. We need to (i) __ English to join (j) __ advanced world.
[Cumilla Board-2015]
58. Bangladesh is a land of (a) __. It got (b) __ in 1971 (c) __ a Liberation War. It is located (d) __ South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as the city of mosques. About 14 crore people live here. Most of them are poor and (e) __. They earn their livelihood (f) __ agriculture. But educated and skilled people work (g) __ offices and factories. Our main food is rice and fish. It is a country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone’s eyes. It is, in fact, (h) __ large village. The people of Bangladesh are very (i) __. There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j) __.
[Chattogram Board-2015]
59. We live in an age of (a) __. We can see (b) __ influence of science in all spheres of life. Science is a constant (c) __ of our daily life. We have (d) __ the impossible things possible by means (e) __ science. The modern civilization is a (f) __. of science. At present, we can (g) __ travel from one place to another. (h) __ ancient time, journey was difficult. (i) __ had to spend much (j) __ and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the greater welfare of mankind.
[Barishal Board-2015]
60. Once there lived (a) __ poor man. He could hardly maintain his family (b) __ he did not have any land (c) __ cultivation. One day, he bought (d) __ wonderful goose. The goose laid a (e) __ egg every day. In a few months, he became rich. But he was a (f) __ greedy man. He thought that there (g) __ more eggs in the belly of the goose. He wanted to get all the eggs (h) __ a time. So, one day he killed the goose and cut its belly open with (i) __ knife. But alas! There was no egg. Thus, the greedy farmer (j) __ the useful goose.
[Sylhet Board-2015]
61. Students should (a) __ the rules of health. They should rise (b) __ bed early in the morning and go out for (c) __ walk. Besides, they should perform all those things which are necessary for (d) __ preservation of health. They should take part (e) __ sports and games regularly. They are essential (f) __ their physical and (g) __ health. They should also follow (h) __ rules (i) __ cleanliness because it is as (j) __ as physical exercise.
[Jashore Board-2015]
62. It is (a) __ fact that complete happiness does not exist in worldly life. A man cannot (b) __ all things that he desires in life. It is better not (c) __ seek complete happiness. Rather one should be satisfied (d) __ what one (e) __. Contentment is (f) __ key factor to happiness. One should not always think about what he has and (g) __ he does not (h) __ because by doing so a man (i) __ frustrated and depressed. There are some people who think that it is money that (j) __ happiness and happiness can be bought.
Without clues answer:
1. (a) between; (b) to; (c) bring; (d) other; (e) dreams/thoughts/ideas; (f) light; (g) darkness/curse;
(h) result; (i) nation/country/society/community; (j) the.
2. (a) who; (b) on; (c) for/due to; (d) a; (e) lies; (f) being; (g) lot; (h) about/in; (i) cultivate/develop/
form/learn; (j) duty/responsibility.
3. (a) started/opened; (b) without; (c) off; (d) with; (e) the; (f) going; (g) to; (h) areas/regions/districts;
(i) which; (j) dream.
4. (a) spoken/used; (b) use/apply/speak; (c) second/foreign; (d) mother; (e) difficult/hard; (f) grasp/
hold; (g) have/find/show; (h) reasons; (i) difficult/hard/complicated/tough; (j) learn.
5. (a) spherical/oval/round; (b) water; (c) rivers; (d) full; (e) and; (f) into; (g) number/lot;
(h) abundant/rich; (i) the; (j) without.
6. (a) in; (b) needed/necessary/essential/important; (c) To/In order to; (d) society; (e) lot; (f) by;
(g) If/When; (h) up; (i) rude; (j) disorder/chaos.
7. (a) gift/outcome/contribution/blessing; (b) like/as; (c) single/lone; (d) of; (e) the; (f) an; (g) change/
development; (h) blind/eyeless; (i) and; (j) curable/cured.
8. (a) the; (b) class/stage; (c) a; (d) from; (e) a; (f) to/at; (g) in/for; (h) skilled/competent/qualified;
(i) the/this; (j) for.
9. (a) maintain; (b) is; (c) busy/concerned; (d) think; (e) keep; (f) are destroying/destroy; (g) random;
(h) cutting; (i) continues; (j) issue/consequences/fact.
10. (a) in; (b) a; (c) A; (d) instantly; (e) the; (f) on/in; (g) of; (h) information; (i) to; (j) through/with.
11. (a) of; (b) a; (c) sleeping; (d) a; (e) a; (f) must; (g) through; (h) in; (i) on; (j) an.
12. (a) the; (b) on; (c) natural; (d) with; (e) green; (f) a; (g) attraction; (h) ethnic; (i) trip; (j) an.
13. (a) to; (b) At; (c) for; (d) an; (e) preparations; (f) the; (g) on; (h) see; (i) a; (j) education.
14. (a) the; (b) life; (c) time; (d) for; (e) the; (f) sow; (g) of; (h) in/during; (i) reap; (j) during/at/in.
15. (a) an; (b) from; (c) important; (d) with; (e) the; (f) between; (g) under; (h) for; (i) a; (j) of.
16. (a) an; (b) from/around; (c) in; (d) for; (e) deadly; (f) among; (g) from/about; (h) to; (i) avoid; (j) of.
17. (a) a; (b) the; (c) through; (d) joys; (e) of; (f) social; (g) wants; (h) for; (i) of; (j) between.
18. (a) a; (b) to; (c) for; (d) rules; (e) unconscious; (f) unlicensed; (g) harm; (h) and; (i) awareness;
(j) strict.
19. (a) in; (b) front; (c) a; (d) the; (e) down/to; (f) a; (g) in; (h) The; (i) pacify; (j) suspiciously.
20. (a) with; (b) a; (c) to; (d) drainage; (e) in; (f) dirty; (g) the; (h) of; (i) dishonest/unscrupulous;
(j) own.
21. (a) a; (b) on; (c) change; (d) thrill; (e) with; (f) with; (g) practical; (h) the; (i) opportunity; (j) a.
22. (a) an; (b) called; (c) must; (d) before; (e) after; (f) sick; (g) from; (h) proper; (i) The; (j) important.
23. (a) about; (b) on; (c) physical; (d) a; (e) to; (f) the; (g) a; (h) to; (i) behaviour; (j) develops.
24. (a) a; (b) nation; (c) of; (d) an; (e) the; (f) sovereign; (g) flag; (h) the; (i) for; (j) honour.
25. (a) a; (b) of; (c) smooth; (d) a; (e) overcrowded; (f) swift/uninterrupted; (g) at; (h) unforgettable;
(i) the; (j) On.
26. (a) an; (b) the; (c) our; (d) true/right/proper; (e) the; (f) An; (g) a; (h) the; (i) An; (j) the/any.
27. (a) act/effort; (b) work; (c) beginning/creation; (d) struggling/fighting; (e) existence; (f) perished
been exhausted/extinct/destroyed/ruined; (g) important/essential/necessary/needed; (h) more
/very/truly; (i) than; (j) prosperous/successful/advanced.
28. (a) needs/rights/demands/requirements; (b) needed/essential/important/necessary; (c) helps/
teaches/assists/enables; (d) life; (e) crops; (f) earth; (g) us; (h) But; (i) is; (j) colleges.
29. (a) from/through/by; (b) an/the; (c) from; (d) costly/any; (e) production/ cultivation; (f) only/about/
almost/around; (g) land/field; (h) after; (i) harvesting/rural; (j) use/application/utilization.
30. (a) big/global/great/massive/main; (b) for; (c) to; (d) creating/causing; (e) due; (f) among; (g) but;
(h) if; (i) loving/keeping; (j) unitedly/together/jointly.
31. (a) time; (b) unseen; (c) of; (d) mother/own/native/birth/home; (e) travel/visit/know; (f) with;
(g) of/between; (h) work; (i) the; (j) birth/living.
32. (a) inherent/inborn/innate; (b) civilization; (c) foremost; (d) welfare/betterment; (e) development/
progress/prosperity; (f) defend/save; (g) performs/discharges; (h) traitor/betrayer; (i) fake/
narrow/false/mock; (j) shake.
33. (a) glorious/memorable/great/historic; (b) joy/inspiration/power/vigour; (c) the; (d) for; (e) inspires/
influences/motivates; (f) indication/warning/signal; (g) suppressed; (h) defeated; (i) powerful/
important; (j) oppressed/killed.
34. (a) for; (b) to; (c) a; (d) of; (e) knowledge; (f) written/composed; (g) to; (h) reading/following;
(i) though/although/but; (j) of.
35. (a) for; (b) going; (c) so that; (d) till/until; (e) with; (f) fast/swiftly/speedily/quickly; (g) about/going;
(h) down; (i) buried; (j) for.
36. (a) grow/cultivate/produce; (b) to; (c) farmer/cultivator; (d) determination/goal/hope/mission/
vision; (e) big/large/vegetable; (f) foreign/seasonal/fresh; (g) in; (h) the; (i) diet/food; (j) export.
37. (a) role; (b) time/moment; (c) till; (d) language; (e) reveal/express/convey; (f) send; (g) our/any/
necessary; (h) ever/always; (i) an; (j) what.
38. (a) the; (b) melting; (c) in; (d) as; (e) for; (f) atmosphere; (g) are; (h) in; (i) is; (j) balance.
39. (a) a; (b) in; (c) curse/problem; (d) various/many; (e) responsible; (f) reckless/uncontrolled/
careless; (g) even/again/ceaselessly; (h) well/properly; (i) without; (j) main/major/crucial.
40. (a) problems; (b) cities; (c) sleep/live/reside/dwell; (d) areas; (e) shortage/problem;
(f) increasing/rising; (g) difficult/hard/tough/costly/expensive; (h) common/poor; (i) bear/afford/
meet; (j) has/needs.
41. (a) an; (b) by; (c) of; (d) a; (e) always/sincerely; (f) his; (g) of; (h) rare; (i) true/real/good; (j) own/
personal/self.
42. (a) refers; (b) the; (c) on/upon; (d) status/position/class/rank; (e) but; (f) by; (g) none/nobody/no
one; (h) be/become; (i) dint/ means; (j) may/can/will.
43. (a) on; (b) at; (c) into; (d) effect; (e) an; (f) agriculture; (g) depends; (h) great; (i) from; (j) calamities.
44. (a) the; (b) in/of; (c) A; (d) without; (e) a; (f) mind; (g) sleep; (h) a; (i) to; (j) duties.
45. (a) letters; (b) every; (c) works/contributions; (d) educated/honest; (e) spreading/advancing;
(f) teaches/advises; (g) differentiate/distinguish; (h) in; (i) whom; (j) respect.
46. (a) after; (b) the/this/that; (c) construction/engineering; (d) after; (e) over/around; (f) a/the; (g) in;
(h) fair/exhibition; (i) direction; (j) the.
47. (a) in; (b) an; (c) hard; (d) beginning; (e) text; (f) without; (g) from; (h) of/over; (i) these; (j) an.
48. (a) number/deal; (b) the; (c) English/it; (d) a/the/their; (e) depend; (f) countries/fields/ purposes/
lands; (g) in; (h) command; (i) job/employment/work/service; (j) without.
49. (a) useful/important/significant/essential/beneficial/conducive; (b) with; (c) us/men/people;
(d) prevent/control; (e) the; (f) indiscriminately/irrationally/unwisely; (g) but/though; (h) If; (i) such/
these; (j) into.
50. (a) enemy/foe/rival/opponent; (b) away/out; (c) the; (d) country/common/fellow/the/his; (e) an;
(f) for; (g) in; (h) resting/lying/sitting; (i) up; (j) at/in.
51. (a) valuable/important/precious; (b) wait; (c) properly/sincerely/rightly/appropriately/wisely; (d) in;
(e) On; (f) by/on/after; (g) proper; (h) off; (i) for; (j) assumed/achieved/secured/reached/gained/
obtained.
52. (a) great; (b) student/boy/girl; (c) late/irregular/absent; (d) will/always; (e) a; (f) well/better; (g) the;
(h) to; (i) should/must/ought to; (j) in.
53. (a) a; (b) curse; (c) of; (d) harm/problems; (e) conscious/aware; (f) literacy; (g) lagging; (h) on/upon;
(i) unitedly/in order/jointly/combinedly; (j) progress/development/prosperity.
54. (a) said/known/thought/seemed/considered; (b) the; (c) deviates/defects; (d) of/called; (e) loved/
respected/honoured/believed/liked; (f) all/everybody/everyone/anyone/anybody; (g) none/
nobody; (h) Even; (i) honest; (j) in.
55. (a) rise; (b) both/the; (c) in; (d) do/finish/complete/perform; (e) On; (f) a; (g) in; (h) by/in; (i) a/the;
(j) rising.
56. (a) fortune; (b) division; (c) accordingly; (d) progress; (e) otherwise; (f) repent; (g) miserable; (h) to;
(i) a/the; (j) sincere.
57. (a) an; (b) over; (c) of; (d) of/on/for; (e) in; (f) a/the; (g) along/together; (h) an/the; (i) learn/know;
(j) the.
58. (a) agriculture/rivers/peace/villages; (b) independence/ freedom/liberty; (c) through/after; (d) in;
(e) ordinary/farmers/simple/illiterate; (f) from; (g) in; (h) a; (i) simple/peace-loving/frank/friendly/
hospitable/patriotic/ helpful/labourious; (j) tourists/foreigners/visitors.
59. (a) science; (b) the; (c) companion/friend/partner; (d) made; (e) of; (f) gift/blessing/boon/
contribution; (g) easily/smoothly/comfortably; (h) In; (i) One/People; (j) time.
60. (a) a; (b) because; (c) for; (d) a; (e) golden; (f) very; (g) were; (h) at; (i) a; (j) lost/killed.
61. (a) follow/maintain/practice/practise/cultivate; (b) from; (c) a/morning; (d) the/their; (e) in; (f) for/
to; (g) mental; (h) the; (i) of; (j) essential/important/necessary/useful.
62. (a) a; (b) gain/acquire; (c) to; (d) with; (e) has; (f) the; (g) what; (h) have; (i) becomes/gets; (j) brings.