HSC Second Paper Practice Sheet

1. Without Clues (for prepositions)

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
The orphanage is high (a) — the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) — the autumn. She preferred
peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) — the
malaria from too long a time (d) — the subtropics. She was homesick (e) — the flaming (f) — maples (g)
— October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) — a cabin belonging (i) — the orphanage,
half a mile (j) — orphanage farm.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Speaking ill (a) — others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) — one’s mind.
This habit tempts one (c) — indulge (d) — a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects
(e) — human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) — the society. People
very often burst (g) — tears (h) — this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) — it and give (j) — this bad
habit.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
When the sun was setting (a) — the treetops, the jailor came (b) — the room of Socrates to bid him prepare
(c) — death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d) — poison in Athens. Socrates
knew this and he nodded (e) — the jailor. Bursting (f) — tears, the jailor went out of the room and returned
(g) — a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon
the room was filled (h) — the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i) — hand, Socrates said, "What is
the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) — peace. So be silent and have patience."
4. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
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.
5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
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.
6. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
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) — .
7. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
The ship sailed out (a) — the icy waters (b) — another sea. Day after day, the sailors stayed (c) — that silent
sea. It was (d) — a painted ship (e) — a painted ocean. There was no cloud in the sky to guard them (f) —
the blistering sun. The other sailors were very angry (g) — the old man. They blamed him (h) — their
sufferings. So, they hung the dead albatross (i) — his neck. They were filled (j) — trepidation and there was
not a breath of wind.
8. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

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A sunset (a) — the side of a seashore or (b) — a river is very charming. (c) — the end of the day, the sun
gradually goes down (d) — the western horizon. The western sky is coloured (e) — a red colour. The rays
of the sun are soft and soothing. The tops of the trees become red (f) — the rays of the setting sun. This
wonderful phenomenon (g) — nature makes us think (h) — the transitory nature of life. After our allotted
time (i) — the earth, we fade away (j) — the oblivion.
9. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
21 February is a red-letter day (a) — the history of Bangladesh. (b) — this day in 1952, (c) — half a dozen
young souls sacrificed their lives (d) — making Bangla one of the state languages (e) — Pakistan. But the
blood spilt was not (f) — vain. In 1956 the first constitution (g) — Pakistan recognized this demand. This
day was observed (h) — Shaheed Dibosh in Bangladesh (i) — 1999. But now (j) — many other international
days, 21 February is observed worldwide as International Mother Language Day.
10. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
University should never be made (a) — mechanical organization (b) — collecting and distributing
knowledge. (c) — them, people should offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth (d) — mind to others,
and earn their proud right (e) — return to receive gifts (f) — the rest of the world. But, (g) — the whole
length and breadth (h) — India there is not a single university established (i) — the modern time where a
foreign or an Indian student can properly be acquainted (j) — the best product of Indian mind.
11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Man abides (a) — society. In a society, some people being rich, all are not equally well off or happy though
real happiness lies (b) — contentment. Yet everybody longs (c) — wealth, but the fact is that the rich,
upper middle-class and the poor always have a line of contrast (d) — themselves. The rich always look
down (e) — the poor. Such rich persons lay (f) — their riches only for their own pleasure but never can lay
(g) — their lives or riches for the welfare of the country. At times, the rich even mock (h) — them. Though
man is the architect (i) — his own fortune, some people shrink (j) — labour.
12. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
A sunset marks the end (a) — the day. It gives us the most enjoyable sight. As the sun goes (b) — the tree-
tops (c) — the distant horizon, all are red (d) — the rays of the setting sun. The sun gradually sinks down.
It now looks like a plate (e) — gold. The floating patches of cloud along the sky look pink and golden. The
red coloured flash of the sun falls (f) — the surface of the river and the water takes a golden hue. Then the
sun seems to sink (g) — the horizon. Darkness begins to come down (h) — the whole earth. Then the
cowboy drives his cattle home. The birds return (i) — their nests. Soon everything melts (j) — deep darkness
of the night.
13. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Once two friends were travelling (a) — a forest. As they came half way, they saw a bear coming (b) —
them. One of them climbed (c) — a tree. The other did not know how (d) — climb up a tree. So he lay flat
(e) — the ground. The bear came (f) — him and smelt the man's body. The bear went (g) —. Then the other
man came (h) — from the tree. He said to the other friend that the bear put his mouth close (i) — his ear.
He wanted to know what the bear whispered (j) — his ear.
14. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
A trust to thrust (a) — success is required for a cadet. That is why, they should not be pleased (b) — their
skills. Rather, they should continuously hone themselves to reach the pinnacle of success. Relevant (c) —
this situation, they must be sanguine (d) — their abilities. One day, a motivator presided (e) — a session
with the cadets where they listened to what the motivator said and jotted (f) — every important thing. The
motivator successfully coped (g) — the new situation by convincing the cadets. Before that session, a lot of
misconceptions clogged (h) — the cadets' minds. Now, all of them aspire (i) — a fixed goal. In this way,
our future leaders are emerging (j) — this prestigious institution.
15. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.
If you want to derive the best (a) — your education, you must be fully aware (b) — some basic things. You
should never be indifferent (c) — your study. In fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) — learning appears to
be very important for achieving your goal. Again you should never try to learn anything (e) — context. You

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should not also run (f) — substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself,
confining yourself (g) — poor quality notebooks discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) —
learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) — the learn thing. Thus you may
fail to get the desired benefits (j) — your learning.
16. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Dear Rinky,
I would like (a) — let you know the importance of tourism. Man often takes a ride (b) — various types of
transports (c) — having any pressing business to attend (d) —. Being weary of the strains and stresses (e)
— modern life, he, (f) — times, wants to get (g) — from them (h) — a few days. Man makes a tour just for
pleasure too. If anybody does so, we call him a tourist. But the place he goes (i) — must abound (j) — such
comforts and pleasures as would make him really happy. No more today.
Your friend,
Pinky.
17. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
Black holes are some of the strangest and most fascinating objects (a) — space. They're extremely dense,
(b) — such strong gravitational attraction that not even light can escape their grasp. The Milky Way could
contain
(c) — 100 million black holes, though detecting these gluttonous beasts is very difficult. (d) — the heart of
the Milky Way lies a super massive black hole. Sagittarius A. The colossal structure is (e) — 4 million
times the mass of the sun and lies approximately 26,000 light-years away (f) — Earth, according to a
statement (g) — NASA. The first image of a black hole was captured in 2019 (h) — the Event Horizon
Telescope (EHT) collaboration. The striking photo of the black hole (i) — the center of the M87 galaxy 55
million light-years
(j) — Earth thrilled scientists around the world.
18. Use appropriate prepositions in the blank spaces of the following passage.
The Trojan War was (a) — the Greeks (Achaeans) and the city of Troy. This all happened after Paris of
Troy took Helen (b) — her husband, the king of Sparta Menelaus. The Trojan War is one of the most
important events to have occurred Menelaus. The Trojan War is one of the most important events to have
occurred (c) — Greek mythology and has been told in many works of Greek literature, the most notable
being Homer's Illiad. The Trojan War, lasted (d) — ten years. It finally ended when the Greeks retreated
from camp and left (e) — a large wooden horse outside the gates of Troy. The wooden horse was a plan
made by Odysseus to end the war. The wooden horse was designed to be hollow in the middle so that
soldiers could hide (f) — and then was wheeled in front of the city of Troy. After the Trojan Horse was left
(g) — the gates, the Greeks sailed away from Troy to the island of Tenedos, leaving (h) — one double agent
named Sinon. He was able to convince the Trojans that the Greeks had retreated (i) — the war and that the
horse was a parting gift that would ultimately give the Trojans a fortune. However, once nighttime fell, the
horse opened (j) — and came out the Greek soldiers. From the inside of the city, the Greeks were able to
destroy the city of Troy and win the war.
19. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Man cannot escape (a) — death. He dies (b) — many ways. A man dies (c) — diseases. He may die (d) —
overwork. Sometimes he dies (e) — accidents. Moreover, he may die (f) — suicide. Sometimes he dies (g)
— hunger. Even he may die (h) — overeating. It so happens that a man even dies (i) — sleep. But people
who die (j) — a noble cause are remembered for a long time.
20. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) — a man. This is why he feels a natural attachment (b) — his native
land. Love (c) — motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are
noted (d) — their patriotism. They are different (e) — other people. Their contribution does not sink (f) —
oblivion. They are worthy (g) — praise. They lay (h) — their lives for the good of the country. They are
not unaware of their duty (i) — society. They should not be looked down (j) — in any way.
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Once a street dog stole a piece of meat (a) — a shop. He was holding it (b) — his mouth. He ran (c) — the
street. On the way, he came (d) — a narrow bridge which hung (e) — a stream. When he was crossing the
bridge, he looked (f) —. He saw the reflection (g) — his own shadow in the clear current below. He mistook
the shadow (h) — another living dog with a piece of meat. He made up his mind to snatch (i) — the piece
of meat from that dog. At once he dropped down the piece of meat he had (j) — his teeth.
22. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The act of thinking deeply and calmly (a) — something in a state (b) — heightened awareness is known as
meditation. From the ancient times, meditation has been a part of some religious traditions as a way of
achieving the bodies release (c) — worldly cares and creating inner harmony. Meditation (d) — our times
is practiced (e) — people (f) — reduce the stress and tension and improve focus. Meditation releases anxiety
and brings state (g) — calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better
control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation, can work tirelessly (h) — a longer period of time.
Like meditation, yoga also creates a calm and quiet order, a harmony (i) — mind and body. For having a
good command (j) — your respiratory organs, yoga will be a good option.
23. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
I object (a) — your proposal because this kind of idea originates (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.
24. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
As the sun took its last few breaths with crimson red, Robin loved staring (a) — the sky. Sunset scene
always gave him pleasure. He whispered (b) — himself, "Everything comes (c) — a cost. "Standing by the
side of a road, he was lost (d) — thought. Then, a speedy car went (e) — him splashing water and mud (f)
— him. Robin swayed his head (g) — dismay. He started walking (h) — his office. He continued walking
(i) — a stretch. Finally, he walked (j) — his office. After his entry, he resumed his work.
25. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
The 4th Industrial Revolution in Bangladesh has resulted (a) — enhanced manufacturing sector productivity
and opened (b) — fresh prospects (c) — entrepreneurs. However, it has also posed challenges like growing
inequality and job displacement due to automation. (d) — the digital age is (e) — the rise, people are now
more connected than ever (f) —. Widespread communication is now possible (g) — the touch of one's
fingertips as smart devices have become easily accessible (h) — everyone. We have become so engrossed
(i) — the virtual world that we are losing touch with reality. Human connections are becoming weaker as
we are getting more obsessed (j) — maintaining a perfect image on social media, rather than spending time
with our loved ones upfront.
26. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.
Fires swept (a) — the prairies any time (b) — practically ten months a year, although the worst were usually
(c) — the fall, (d) — the grass standing high and rich (e) — oily seeds. The prairie fires could be set (f) —
lightning and by the carelessness (g) — greenhorns in to country. Once started, the heat of the fire created
a high wind that could sweep it (h) — a hundred miles of prairie in an incredibly short time. Settlers soon
learned to watch the horizon (i) — the curling smoke rising (j) — prairie grass.
27. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.
There are some people in society who always criticize others. These people laugh (a) — you without
considering whether your work is conducive (b) — the society. Should you pay heed (c) — them? You need
not be shocked (d) — their criticism, because they are envious (e) — you and your good action or are
accustomed (f) — continuing this practice. Therefore, a man (g) — sound wisdom will not discontinue his
benevolent activities seeing others finding fault (h) — him. On the contrary, he will derive a lesson (i) —
their criticism and thereby stick (j) — his plan even more passionately.
2. With Clues (Using Special Words/Phrases)
1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. A

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as soon as what if provided that had better let alone

would rather would you mind as if was born what does ...... look like
(a) I can't remember the name of the story, — the details about the different characters. I read the story many
years ago.
(b) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You — leave me and let me take rest.
(c) By working hard, he had reached the highest peak of success. You can also reach your goal — you work
hard.
(d) I think something is wrong between Tanni and Munni. They are acting — they did not know each other.
(e) — watching the film with me? I am afraid that there may have some horrors in the film.
(f) Take some emergency medicine with you. — you fall ill during your journey?
(g) Khaled — resign his job than tolerate injustice. He has moral courage to raise voice against injustice.
(h) — it stops raining, I will go to play football.
(i) Student : Sir, — a wild cat — ? Teacher : A wild cat is larger and stronger than an ordinary cat.
(j) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he —.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:
what does.....look like how to in order that it is high time was born
had to what's it like let alone unless lest
(a) The child cannot walk, — run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He — in 1960.
(c) At present, the children do not know — swim in water.
(d) Parents — work hard to take care of their children.
(e) Rima studies hard — GPA-5 should be missed.
(f) Father, — a ghost — ?
(g) Tanisha went to college — she could learn something.
(h) — people stopped corruption from society.
(i) — swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems new experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life — you work hard.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box:
as if it is about time would rather feel like blow one's own trumpet
is used to as far as when it comes to had better needn't have
(a) "Can I smoke here?" "I — you didn't. It's a no smoking zone."
(b) This car is absolutely fine — the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train was late and we had to wait for an
hour. We — hurried.
(d) It's well past 10 and Diba is still in bed. — she got up.
(e) Nishi is a nice girl. But — cooking, she is absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She — living alone.
(g) Well, you don't need to —. We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks — it's going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don't — going out this evening.
(j) "It's getting late. I have to go now." " You — not. It's raining very hard."
4. 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 goodbye now — I don't see you again.
(c) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything.
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(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.
5. 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 famous 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 to 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?"
(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
6. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the following box.
what's like have/has/had to let alone was born there
what does ... look like What if would rather as soon as had better
(a) Alexander ⎯ to conquer the world.
(b) My brother ⎯ not move for Dhaka today than tomorrow.
(c) Students ⎯ complete the semester in due time.
(d) Sabbir cannot write the English alphabet well, ⎯ write a letter to his father.
(e) ⎯ Runa ⎯? She is dishonest at the core.
(f) ⎯ he wakes up, he checks his phone for messages.
(g) ⎯ a satellite ⎯? Have you ever seen it?
(h) You ⎯! Come back.
(i) ⎯ the man fails to earn anything?
(j) He ⎯ join his office from a long distance regularly.
7. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
no sooner had it let alone would you mind had better
are not born how does... look would much rather there what's it like
(a) I've heard you've got a new Apple Vision Pro. — it —?: It’s mind-blowing.
(b) I became so busy at that time. I barely had time to take a shower, — make home-cooked meals.
(c) — turning on this light?
: No, not at all.
(d) Some of us — with generation wealth. We have to make our own wealth by finding opportunities.
(e) One day, when I was searching on the internet about Li-Fi a.k.a. Light fidelity, I found a quote: And on
the eighth day, God said, “Let — be light.”
(f) Asad works hard with a certain plan. If he wins or loses let — be on purpose.
(g) I have been suffering from overweight for such a long time. My doctor said, “You — stop eating cakes
if you want to lose weight.
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(i) — being a cadet?
: It’s very difficult but also very worthwhile.
(j) My uncle reached Bangladesh yesterday. I — visit him than make a phone call.
8. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/ words given in the box.
neither but for when it comes to had better what does ... look like as though
am used to lest as fast as let alone feel like was born
(a) — a bear — ?
(b) I do not eat anything for lucheon. — do I.
(c) — your help, I could not have passed.
(d) She can't read a page, — ten pages.
(e) I — playing cricket in the evening.
(f) Rana did the act — he had known everything.
(g) Study rigorously — failures might be tasted in life.
(h) She seems very happy. She — she is flying in the sky.
(i) He is good at Math. But, — reading English, he becomes hopeless.
(j) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — on 17 March 1920. He is the Father of The Nation.
9. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
bone of contention what's the matter but for would rather let alone
as if was born what if there chicken-hearted
(a) Socrates — in ancient Greece.
(b) — are may reasons why the students of Bangladesh do not get good marks in English.
(c) The old man is very tired. He can't walk a mile — five miles.
(d) Our today's visit is not important. — we postpone it?
(e) Somrat — die than beg.
(f) Himel behaves — he were the CEO of this.
(g) — the intervention of the life guard, the swimmer would have drowned.
(h) I'm too — to go bungee jumping or skydiving.
(i) The budget allocation has been a — among the committee members.
(j) Seeing a street, Urchin was crying. I asked him, "— with you?"
10. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
let alone would rather had better what if what's it like
but for notwithstanding ever since in case if only
(a) He is such an insolent officer. — he rectified himself!
(b) He lost the match since he got nervous in the end. — that he could have won.
(c) Keep this water bottle in your backpack — you feel thirsty.
(d) Hafiz has been spending so recklessly. — he loses his job?
(e) X: Should I go there to resolve it?
Y: I — you didn't as it's risky.
(f) — travelling all alone? I think it's different experience.
(g) He is so mean. He doesn't deserve to be my enemy, — friend.
(h) The weather was horribly cold and windy. We carried on our journey — .
(i) He is getting obese. He — change his diet and lifestyle out and out.
(j) They've been supporting me — I joined this office. I'm so fortunate.
11. Complete the sentences with suitable words and phrases given in the box.
for ages to be looking forward to hardly ever would rather up for
had better what if there give someone a ride as if
(a) I have a scanner at home but I — use it.
(b) I don't like his way of life. He always spends money in a way — he had great riches.
(c) The price of mango is high in our country. — we turn this land into a mango orchard?
(d) How is Reba? I haven't seen her —. Yes, it has been a long time. Hope, she is keeping fine.
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(e) Smoking is a bad habit. It tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You — give up this habit.
(f) Once — lived a farmer in a village. He lived a totally carefree life. He never thought for his future.
(g) Shima — live in hostel than live in her relative's home. She feels easy and comfortable in hostel.
(h) He — meeting you at Nina's birthday party.
(i) I am not — doing anything now. I am too tired.
(j) Shila has missed the bus. Could you —?
12. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrase given in the box.
let alone provided as though it as soon as enough to
would rather had better have to what's it like there take after
(a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, — his address.
(b) I — die than beg because begging is disreputable.
(c) — we started our journey, it began to rain.
(d) Don't behave — you knew everything. Remember, all others here are senior to you.
(e) We know that the boy — his father.
(f) It is getting dark. You — leave the place now.
(g) One — respect one's parents because they are blessing of God to us.
(h) — experiencing a sea voyage?
(i) The boy is strong — carry the load.
(j) You can avail the opportunity — you go there.
13. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
there was born as soon as has to what does .... look like
had better it would rather let alone what's ............ like
(a) Selina cannot afford to buy a cell phone, — a laptop. Actually, she is very poor.
(b) It may rain today. You — leave earlier.
(c) — is many years since we first meet. How time does fly!
(d) His mother being sick, he needs go to home — possible.
(e) We — develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture.
(f) — have been significant changes in the field of entertainment.
(g) Shakespeare was a versatile genius. He — in 1564.
(h) — honesty —? It is the best quality in life.
(i) A good citizen — perform a lot of things.
(j) — the national flower of Bangladesh —?
14. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases or words given in the box.
what as soon as it was born have to/ has to would rather
does....look like
had better what's..... like let alone there as if would you mind
(a) Sarika is an examinee. She — study a lot to make a good result.
(b) The tennis match started — the train had stopped.
(c) I — take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.
(d) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(e) It is winter. You — buy a coat.
(f) — honesty —? I think it to be a noble virtue.
(g) Rubi: Mom, — a fox —?
Mother, Well, it is somewhat like a dog.
(h) The river is useful to us in many ways. — flows beside our village.
(i) — was a time when people used to travel on foot or riding animals.
(j) Anika can't afford a bus ticket, — air ticket.
15. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
there what's it like let alone call it a day was born
have to what does...look like would rather as if had better
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(a) Jane is more intelligent than Lucy. I think, I — marry Jane than Lucy.
(b) The play finished 15 minutes ago. The actors are still standing on the stage. They — leave the stage.
(c) — is a saying that an idle man's brain is a devil's workshop. Laziness brings about ruin.
(d) Abraham Lincoln — on February 12, 1809, in Hardin county, Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln was the
16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.
(e) Most of the villages in our country are deprived of electricity. So, people cannot even use an electric
fan, — an air conditioner.
(f) English is not her native tongue. But she speaks English — it were her native tongue.
(g) You have broken the rule. So, you — face the authority.
(h) We were busy with the new project all day. So, let's — .
(i) — living with the river gypsies? You must realize their sufferings.
(j) Son: Dad, — electricity — ? Dad: Sorry dear, no idea. It cannot be seen with eyes.
16. Complete the following sentences with appropriate clauses/ phrases given in the box.
had better there was born let alone wish
neither — nor would rather as soon as as if have to
(a) — I had finished my meal, the doorbell rang.
(b) Be careful to move. — are wild animals in that jungle.
(c) Man is a social being. And everyone — obey some rules for social peace and prosperity.
(d) What is Nipa like? She — that she looked like her mother.
(e) She cannot see. The world is dark to her. But she was not blind when she —. Later she lost her vision.
(f) Their father died long ago. He could leave them — any money — any property.
(g) In a moonlit night, the moon shines — it were a dish of silver.
(h) You are an MA in English. You — start your career as a teacher in a college.
(i) The man cannot satisfy the bare necessities of life — luxury.
(j) He has a strong sense of honour. He — starve than commit crimes.
17. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
had better has to scarcely.....when provided would rather.....than
lest as if it's time as well as would you mind
(a) I am alone. — accompanying me for few hours?
(b) We have got late. — we reached the station — the train left.
(c) My HSC examination is knocking at the door. — I became more punctual.
(d) It is raining. You — take an umbrella.
(e) Jerry is an orphan. He — fend for himself.
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(g) She is now every excited. Because she — her intimate friends is going to Cox's Bazar. 18N
(h) You must try heart and soul to achieve the goal — you should pine in the long run.
(i) I will be at your beck and call — you follow my advice.
(j) I — famish — seek alms.
18. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
up for as soon as get on with to be like the thing is
get in would you mind what does........ look like to be looking forward to hardly ever
(a) I — meeting you at Shimul's birthday party.
(b) What time did you — last night?
(c) I am not — doing anything now. I am too tired.
(d) What's your new house —?
(e) Resting upon so called high profile link, she always comes late and never does anything. — she is a
friend of sister of a minister.
(f) I have a printer in my house but I — used it.
(g) It is very tough to — a non-cooperative environment in any organization.
(h) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?
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(i) S.K. Frederick was a criminal. So, he was always on his toes. — he saw the police, he hid himself.
(j) — giving me the contact number of your father?
19. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.
was born would rather have to had better lest
let alone as long as as soon as as if wish
(a) Mr. Aziz is an honest man. He — starve than take bribe.
(b) Hello, I am from Bangladesh. I — in Dhaka.
(c) Your mother is ill. So, I think you — go home early.
(d) We have started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the train.
(e) I want to set up a hospital. But, I have not enough money. I — I were a millionaire to do that.
(f) I helped him many a time. But, now he speaks in such a manner — he did not know me.
(g) None can live without hope. In fact, there is hope — there is life.
(h) Rima was waiting for the reply. So, she went home — she got the telegram.
(i) You don't know how poor he is. He cannot buy a fan, — an air-conditioner.
(j) There are some promising sectors in Bangladesh. So, we all — work sincerely to flourish in those
areas.
3. Completing Sentence
1. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases. 110=10
(a) Would that he —.
(b) I will get tired if —.
(c) He will carry an umbrella in case —.
(d) Wait here as long as —.
(e) In spite of his poverty, —.
(f) It was ten year since I —.
(g) Unless you obey your elders, you —.
(h) Though he worked hard, he —.
(i) Would you mind —?
(j) He will swim after he —.
2. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
(a) Don't move as long as —. I will come back soon.
(b) The students remained silent lest —. They were afraid of him.
(c) This is the college where —. I miss those teachers also.
(d) No sooner had the dog found the thief than —. It is devoted to its master.
(e) Though Uncle Tom was a slave —. He loved his children very much.
(f) I want to buy a motorbike. Had I much money, —.
(g) When my father entered the room, —. He was very pleased with me.
(h) His silence proved that —. So, the verdict went against him.
(i) I've missed the 8 o'clock train. Do you know when —?
(j) Bangladesh is one of the worst victims of climate change. The climate is getting hotter because of —.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.
(a) The amount of waste is growing rapidly all over the world and polluting the environment. It is high
time —.
(b) Her performance in the interview was good. She was not only convincing but also —.
(c) I met my best friend after a long time. Scarcely had we met —.
(d) Everyone should respect his parents. A man may become great and good if —.
(e) Opportunity does not always come. You will succeed in life provided that —.
(f) She is going to arrive here at 12 am. I will give her the message as soon as —.
(g) Despite the rain, —. He was in a hurry.
(h) It is a very important secret. You had better not —.
(i) She is very arrogant and behaves roughly with her classmates. Sometimes, she acts as if —.
(j) Rabindranath Tagore was an astounding writer. I wish —.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: B
(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 ⎯.
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(h) I will give him the message as soon as ⎯.
(i) When I was a child ⎯.
(j) There are many helpless people. I wish ⎯.
5. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) There are three stages of education. These are primary, secondary and tertiary. Tertiary education is —
.
(b) In Bangladesh, tertiary education is provided —.
(c) Tertiary education provided in colleges is controlled by —.
(d) Universities are the real places for tertiary education. There are —.
(e) Private universities started in Bangladesh since 1990s. At present, —.
(f) All the students do not get —.
(g) Higher education is expensive. Besides, —
(h) Public universities are the first choices of most students. These universities —.
(i) Only a small number of students —.
(j) Every year many students are denied access to higher education. — at higher educational institutions.
6. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Had he been a little careful, ⎯. But he was not attentive to his study at all.
(b) ⎯ is a great sin. So, we should be truthful.
(c) All employees want to be —. But preference always remains everywhere.
(d) All on a sudden, he came to me ⎯ yesterday. But I was absent then.
(e) The rain has stopped. It is high time ⎯.
(f) The present may be good but ⎯. So, we can take lesson from the past.
(g) ⎯ may be very fatal. It is going on for many days.
(h) ⎯ speaks that the student is not serious about his studies. But he is expert in playing cricket.
(i) Kith and kin are persons ⎯. We should help them in their danger.
(j) A man cannot remember what ⎯. Really, we lose everything in course of time.
7. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) He talks too much while doing his work. I don't like people who —.
(b) I am looking for Sayem's address. Do you know where —.
(c) He came to me for some monetary help. As I was in debt —.
(d) Pure water is called life. We will not survive unless —.
(e) Nobody told me to go there. Had I been proposed to go —.
(f) I have worked all day long. I am so tired that —.
(g) Many of us possess negative attitude towards girls. It is high time we —.
(h) Yesterday, I had an interview at Motijheel. Although it was pick hour —.
(i) I feel very hot now. Would you mind —.
(j) He was busy with his work. Would that —.
8. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Hardly had he reached the station —. So he had to wait for the next train.
(b) This ceiling is not so high. He is tall enough —.
(c) The weather was so cold that —. So we spent time gossiping in the house.
(d) You are not going out until —. You won't have time to read it later.
(e) If she posts the letter now, —. But they must be informed of the incident today.
(f) Time flies very fast. Five years have passed since I — last.
(g) Most of the students could not answer the question. It was too difficult for —.
(h) He was indifferent to his study. Had he studied seriously, —.
(i) He is going to the railway station. He walks fast lest — the train.
(j) His test examination is knocking at the door. He reads seriously so that —.
9. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The postman who serves in the town —.
(b) But the postman who works in the village —.
(c) The postman has a definite area where —.
(d) He carries across his shoulders a bag —.
(e) He goes from one house to another and —.
(f) If the postman is not loved, it is a good evidence that —.
(g) We should immediately decide to shift him to a hospital where he can get treatment. If he —.
(h) It is long since —.
(i) Their salary is not so high. The government should assist them lest —.
(j) A postman is a beloved person as —.
10. Complete the sentences using 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 him ⎯.
(c) I got a scholarship when ⎯. Everybody was happy.
(d) I was very busy with my exam. If I ⎯, I would have joined your birthday celebration.
(e) Your HSC Examination is knocking at the door. You have to study attentively so that ⎯.

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(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) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that ⎯.
(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) A fish market is the place where ⎯. This place is full of hue and cry.
11. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Success does not come to a man automatically. It becomes tame to the man when ⎯.
(b) There is a proverb that ⎯. So, to get the way, one should have will power.
(c) The film ended very nicely. If you watched the film ⎯.
(d) There are many obstacles in our way to life. We must work hard so that ⎯.
(e) You know well that I cannot do the work alone. I will do the work provided ⎯.
(f) Our new classmate is very amiable. She behaves with all as if ⎯.
(g) My little child was very fond of sweet. He got used to ⎯.
(h) We all should say 'no' to corruption because ⎯.
(i) Whenever I get enough time ⎯. It is congenial to our health and mind.
(j) No sooner had I got down from the train ⎯. The luggage was full of gifts for relatives and friends.
12. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest —.
(b) The film ended fantastically. If you had enjoyed the film —.
(c) Though it is uncertain, —.
(d) You could not get A+ in English provided —.
(e) Scarcely had we reached the station —.
(f) What is lotted —.
(g) Food adulteration is a crime. It is high time —.
(h) Childhood is the golden period of life. I wish —.
(i) A charge was brought against me. It was I who —.
(j) Time flies very fast. Five years have passed since —.
13. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) A student should read widely. If she had studied hard, —.
(b) They were in a hurry. They walked fast lest —.
(c) Had man the wings of a bird, he would fly in the sky. If I were a bird, —.
(d) — as if she were a mad girl.
(e) He was going to the station. No sooner had he reached the station —.
(f) Truth is stranger than fiction. The fact that he —.
(g) Hardly had I reached —.
(h) A bank is a financial institution. Go to bank with the cheque lest —.
(i) In childhood I was taught "Honesty is the best policy." So I —.
(j) I saw that —. So I didn't disturb him.
14. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) She was pouring water into the glass. She was careful so that —.
(b) Perseverance is the key to success. — a man can be successful.
(c) Brother's death was a great shock to Mr. Jalal. He will be normal in course of time because time is the
—.
(d) 1952 is the year when —. Many brave hearts lost their lives for it.
(e) I will be going out of the city today, but you can certainly call me in case —.
(f) Earthquake can occur in Sylhet at any time. We have to be alert —.
(g) We are now Global Citizens. We are also living in the age of globalization. It needs skill and competence
—.
(h) The drivers — have an overtaking tendency. They are responsible for road accidents.
(i) — heavily. We had better not to go outside.
(j) There are some people —. Such people cannot succeed in life.
15. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) No sooner had I begun to write the answer to a question —.
(b) As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, —.
(c) Check the beast in you lest —.
(d) Had Nahid studied seriously, —.
(e) The furniture which — was of good quality.
(f) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —.
(g) When I got down from the train, I saw my friend, Ripon. It was long since —.
(h) The poem was too difficult —. The teacher told us to listen to him very carefully.
(i) Some students adopt unfair means in the examination. It is high time —.
(j) Don't worry. I will join you after I —. Then we will play together.
16. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) The world is now a global village. In this village, a war even in the farthest corner of earth can —.
(b) The newly constructed Padma Multipurpose Bridge will —.
(c) Parents always work hard for their children so that —.
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(d) Bangladesh is one of the worst victims of climate change. The climate is getting hotter because of —.
(e) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to —.
(f) I shall stay here untill — I do not want to take any risk.
(g) Road accidents in Bangladesh have been increasing because —.
(h) Her voice was too low for the people at the back — The organizers should have arranged sound system.
(i) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know —.
(j) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should —.
17. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) I am taking preparation for admissions. My mother would rather —.
(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 had a plan to go to cinema with my friends. If I had written my assignment this afternoon, I —.
(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant —.
(f) The island of Saint Martin is the only coral island in Bangladesh —.
(g) Wasfia had already climbed two of the seven top mountains of the world by then, and for —.
(h) Brojen Das was a legendary swimmer who —.
(i) Nishat Mazumder, —, has extraordinarily supportive parents. They accepted her dream as real.
(j) Education not only enriches us with knowledge —.
18. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —.
(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —.
(c) Time has its wings. It was five years since we —.
(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with an eye to —.
(e) Whenever he speaks in English —. But we learn through mistakes.
(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. We all should be patriotic so that —.
(g) A student must study sincerely. If he studies by fits and starts, —.
(h) There is nobody —. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(i) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant trees more lest —.
(j) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Had I been an early riser, —.

4. Right Form of Verbs

1. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.514=7
The life of our farmers (a) ____ (be) full of hardships. Many a farmer (b) ____ (not know) how to cultivate
scientifically. They (c) ____ (work) hard from dawn to dusk. But their toil (d) ____ (go) away due to lack of
scientific knowledge. Our government offers a lot of opportunities to them with a view to (e) ____ (eliminate)
their sufferings. Unfortunately, they (f) ____ (not avail) themselves of those opportunities. It is time they (g)
____ (to get) scientific education and all concerned (h) ____ (to help) them. If they (i) ____ (to educate), they
(j) ____ (to contribute) better to the prosperity of the country. The prosperity of our country (k) ____ (to lie) in
their proper education. (l) ____ (to educate) a farmer (m) ____ (mean) educating a family and a nation. And, it
(n) ____ (to result) in greater success in every sector of the country.
2. We are very (a) ____ (concern) about your son Rahel's behavior. He (b) ____ (play) truant from school three
times last month. When he (c) ____ (come) to class, he usually (d) ____ (not concentrate) on his lessons. He
does not seem to understand texts and never (e) ____ (ask) any questions. Not only time he (f) ____ (show) any
initiative as in (g) ____ (make) excuses for not (h) ____ (to have) ____ (do) his homework. Although he (i)
____ (have) a natural talent for art, he often (k) ____ (not take) any interest in art lessons. This is (l) ____
(disappoint), because even last year he (m) ____ (be) attentive in his studies. We hoped he (n) ____ (win) a
scholarship.
I would like to request you to come to school to discuss this situation further.
Yours sincerely,
A.H. Khan, Principal
3. Relationships (a) ____ (be) of different kinds. Some (b) ____ (be) familial and intimate, (c) ____ (form) by
blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some (d) ____ (make) in school
where we (e) ____ (form) close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationship can also (f) ____ (foster) in
workplace, which may quickly (g) ____ (change) from professional to social. There (h) ____ (be) relationships
also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they can't (i) ____ (part) with. All
these relationships (j) ____ (keep) us close to each other and (k) ____ (provide) us all kinds of support, love
and affection. A person (l) ____ (have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There (m) ____ (be)
no one to laugh or (n) ____ cry) with him/her.
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4. Tigers (a) ____ (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardly (b) ____ (kill) any animal when they are not
hungry. Usually the tigers (c) ____ (reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly (d) ____ (see) in the open unless
there (e) ____ (be) a strong necessity. They often remain (f) ____ (hide) under the deep green in the search of
prey. Whenever they (g) ____ (discern) any prospective prey, they take a pose to (h) ____ (fall) upon it. Tigers
often (i) ____ (unite) themselves to (j) ____ (attack) their prey from different directions. An adult tiger (k) ____
(devour) 20 to 30 kilograms of meat at a single meal. In our Sundarbans, the number of tigers (l) ____ (decrease)
day by day. Poaching and illegal trafficking (m) ____ (to be) the main reasons of decrease. So, the concerned
authority should be committed to (n) ____ (take) action to protect the tigers.
5. If all the children (a) ⎯ (go) to school, the country (b) ⎯ (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up
education, the govt. (c) ⎯ (spend) more money. Subsidies must (d) ⎯ (give) in the education sector. Teachers (e)
⎯ (need) to (f) ⎯ (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g) ⎯ (bring) under “Food for
Education” programme. We (h) ⎯ (take) care that no institution (i) ⎯ (close) down due to political clashes.
All concerned (j) ⎯ (be) conscious about it. If we cannot (k) ⎯ (keep) pace with the present world, we (l) ⎯
(lag) behind. For this we have to (m) ⎯ (ensure) education for all and set a bright prospect for (n) ⎯
(implement) all necessary steps.
6. Cricket (a) ⎯ (be) a popular game. Now-a-days, people (b) ⎯ (long) to watch it to get pleasure. Cricket (c)
⎯ (call) a gentlemen’s game too. A bond of friendship (d) ⎯ (create) among the playing nations. The
Bangladesh national cricket team is popularly (e) ⎯ (know) as the Tigers. Our cricket team (f) ⎯ (be) very
organized. It already (g) ⎯ (prove) its worth in many an international match. Our cricketers (h) ⎯ (be) capable
of (i) ⎯ (compete) with the renowned cricket teams of the world. The prestige of our country already (j) ⎯ (go)
up in the international arena; thanks to our cricket team. In spite of its renown, sometimes our cricket team (k)
⎯ (shock) us by (l) ⎯ (perform) poorly. Even after that, we believe, our cricketers (m) ⎯ (outshine) all other
competitors in future. However, they (n) ⎯ (need) more vigorous practice to reach their goals.
7. Would you mind (a) ___ (receive) my letter. I am extremely sorry for (b) ___ (be) late. Had I had any message
about your illness, I (c) ___ (visit) you. Believe me, since my return from Australia, I have got myself (d) ___
(engage) in raising awareness among people (e) ___ (send) their daughters to school. In this country, girls (f)
___ (deprive) of proper education and guidance. Due to lack of education, they (g) ___ (not know) what they
(h) ___ (need). For years, they (i) ___ (neglect) in society. If they (j) ___ (be) educated, they (k) ___ (be) able
to lead a happy life. To encourage female education, the government (l) ___ (take) some positive steps such as
(m) ___ (give) stipends to girl students, (n) ___ (recruit) more female teachers, etc.
8. (a) ___ (acquire) knowledge is not limited to any age or time. It can (b) ___ (gain) by any person all through
the life. It (c) ___ (be) like unlimited wealth which can never (d) ___ (finish). However, the level of a person’s
knowledge (e) ___ (develop) with his dedication, patience and continuity. A person (f) ___ (have) some new
knowledge through regular observation and experimentation. The progress of human beings largely (g) ___
(depend) on the growth of knowledge in various fields in positive and constructive ways. For example, Newton
(h) ___ (discover) a theory of gravitation and there are many famous scientists who (i) ___ (invent) amazing
things (j) ___ (make) life easy on the earth. Nowadays we (k) ___ (be) in a situation where without science we
(l) ___ (imagine) our survival. New knowledge in science (m) ___ (advance) by research from scientists who
(n) ___ (motivate) by curiosity about the world and a desire to solve problems.
9. When I was a child I (a) ___ (be) afraid of the dark, and I (b) ___ (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I
feared that monsters (c) ___ (climb) in through my bedroom window. Every sound I (d) ___ (hear) struck fear
into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e) ___ (sleep) on the floor at the foot of my parents’ bed. Now
that I (f) ___ (be) almost twenty, I obviously do better than what I (g) ___ (do) as a child. However, I (h) ___
(be) still scared of bedtime. I hate (i) ___ (sleep) alone, and I still keep a tiny night-light on. And before I go to
bed, I double-check every door and every window to make sure that they (j) ___ (be) locked; I already (k) ___
(stop) watching horror movies with a view to (l) ___ (avoid) any frightening situation so that no fearful feeling
(m) ___ (grow) in my mind. But still I do not know how long I (n) ___ (haunt) by such fear.
10. When Abu Sayeed (a) ___ (see) spreading his hands and (b) ___ (chant) slogans of protests in front of the
police, people could not believe that this innocent student (c) ___ (shoot) dead. The death of Abu Sayeed along
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massive anti-government and anti-fascism movement. When the crisis (e) ___ (appear) in our national life, we
found these great souls of the soil (f) ___ (stand) tall and (g) ___ (voice) their concern over the prevailing issues.
The nation (h) ___ (pay) great homage for the sacrifice (i) ___ (carry) out by them. They are indeed the
torchbearers for the rights of the people (j) ___ (live) in this time and the time (k) ___ (come). If we fail (l) ___
(remember) what and how they (m) ___ (contribute) to the country's betterment, we (n) ___ (blame) for our
ungratefulness.
11. Bangladesh (a) ___ (celebrate) the Victory Day every year (b) ___ (mark) the emergence of a sovereign
country in 1971 after (c) ___ (witness) nine months of bloody War of Liberation. In 2024, the nation (d) ___
(observe) the day with new vigour and zeal as Bangladesh began again after (e) ___ (topple) the tyrant regime
of the then government on 5 August as most of the countrymen (f) ___ (call) it a "second liberation". (g) ___
(depose) the dictator, hundreds of student-people (h) ___ (sacrifice) their lives, with many remaining (i) ___
(wound). So, the nation took a (j) ___ (renew) pledge (k) ___ (translate) into reality the hopes and aspirations
of the War of Liberation and the dreams of the martyrs who (l) ___ (make) supreme sacrifices (m) ___ (liberate)
their motherland from the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971 and who (n) ___ (save) the country from the
clutches of an autocratic rule in 2024.
12. The year 2024 will undoubtedly (a) ___ (remember) as a year of significant change around the world. A
number of countries went to the polls this year, some went to war, and others took to the streets in pursuit of (b)
___ (step) onto a better future. Bangladesh, my dear motherland, has passed a colossal chaotic period (c) ___
(ride) the third train on her way to a transition. But, the Utopian land we (d) ___ (dream) for so long a time is
yet to (e) ___ (achieve). We are habituated to believe that a superman (f) ___ (bestow) with heroic prodigy (g)
___ (transform) the state into the dream land where every citizen (h) ___ (provide) with the opportunities (i)
___ (require) for an expected life. A superman is displayed in movies or cartoon series (j) ___ (be) able to turn
up his dreams into deeds. What 'superman' really represents (k) ___ (remain) unfamiliar to us as we hardly (l)
___ (love) to foster the belief of self-criticism and self-distillation. What change will this revolt (m) ___ (bring)
if we only admire the 'three zeros' theory instead of (n) ___ (follow) it?
13. It was twenty years ago and I (a) ___ (live) in Paris. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin quarters (b) ___
(overlook) a cemetery and I (c) ___ (earn) barely enough money (d) ___ (keep) body and soul together. She had
read a book of mine and (e) ___ (write) to me about it. I answered (f) ___ (thank) her, and presently I (g) ___
(receive) from her another letter (h) ___ (say) that she (i) ___ (pass) through Paris and (j) ___ (like) to have a
chat with me. Would I give her a little luncheon at Foyot's? Foyot's is a restaurant at which the French Senators
eat and it (k) ___ (be) so far beyond my means that I had never thought of (l) ___ (go) there. But I (m) ___
(flatter) and was too young to say 'no' to a woman. I (n) ___ (have) eighty francs to last me the rest of the month
and a decent lunch should not cost me more than fifteen.
14. The most significant event for Bangladesh in the last century has (a) ___ (be) its birth as an independent
nation. Prior to that, it (b) ___ (experience) British colonial rule until 1947, (c) ___ (follow) by an oppressive
existence as East Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. The life of our people has often (d) ___ (shape) by tragedy. Floods
(e) ___ (devastate) our land and tidal waves from the sea have (f) ___ (sweep) away thousands of lives. Poverty
(g) ___ (be) an ever-present spectrum. As a result, near 70 percent of the population (h) ___ (suffer) from various
degrees of malnutrition. Rapid population growth (i) ___ (add) to this problem. Although the growth rate (j)
___ (slow) down to some extent, the population has almost (k) ___ (double) since independence. On the other
hand, turbulent politics and instability and the rise of terrorism and crime are adversely (l) ___ (affect) society.
Despite these negative aspects, the last twenty-five years (m) ___ (remain) memorable for certain events. The
21st of February 1952 immediately (n) ___ (come) to mind.
15. Many people are accustomed to (a) ___ (tell) lies deliberately. But it is proved that truth always (b) ___
(succeed) in the world. Falsehood (c) ___ (win) for the time being. Those who (d) ___ (live) in the world of
truth (e) ___ (respect) by all. Those who get interest in (f) ___ (tell) lies, may prosper seemingly. But they (g)
___ (succeed) all the time. Socrates throughout his life was busy in (h) ___ (preach) the truth. He tried to make
people (i) ___ (know) what was good for them. He (j) ___ (disturb) by the rulers but he never (k) ___ (stop)
preaching the truth. People all over the world cannot help (l) ___ (remember) him for his (m) ___ (be) a great
lover of truth. So, we can say that truth never (n) ___ (die).
16. Time often (a) ___ (compare) to a gypsy who (b) ___ (stay) anywhere for long. The poet (c) ___ (welcome)
time to be his guest for a day. Many valuable gifts and honor (d) ___ (offer) to time by the poet. He offers bells
(e) ___ (make) of the best silver for his horse and a golden ring for himself. He will (f) ___ (arrange) a peacock
dance in honor of time. But time is a thing that never stays. The greatest tragedy is that man can’t think of (g)
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___ (bring) back the time (h) ___ (lose) once. It never (i) ___ (wait). Man (j) ___ (be) able to (k) ___ (conquer)
the world but he (l) ___ (chain) the time. Rather, he (m) ___ (control) by time. He (n) ___ (be) nothing but the
puppet to the power of time.
17. It (a) ___ (be) very alarming (b) ___ (note) that our talented young generation (c) ___ (reluctant) to stay in
their motherland. They try to leave as soon as they (d) ___ (finish) their academic education. There (e) ___ (be)
many reasons why the talented and qualified people (f) ___ (leave) their homeland. The first reason (g) ___ (be)
the developed countries (h) ___ (allure) them by (i) ___ (offer) the best opportunities to succeed in life. Second,
the country fails (j) ___ (provide) suitable jobs for them. Again if employed, they (k) ___ (get) a handsome
salary as per their quality. Besides, some people feel that their life is not (l) ___ (secure) in the country. But
whatever may be the cause, nobody (m) ___ (leave) the country. For, it is equal to (n) ___ (betray) their
motherland.
18. Food adulteration is one of the major problems which (a) ___ (make) us suffer. The issue of food adulteration
(b) ___ (draw) the attention of the common people. There is hardly any food which is (c) ___ (adulterate). It is
also (d) ___ (see) that harmful chemicals (e) ___ (use) in fruits and vegetables so that they (f) ___ (look) fresh
for days. In most of the hotels, stale foods (g) ___ (serve) to the customers. Very recently government (h) ___
(direct) mobile court (i) ___ (look) into the matter. They (j) ___ (catch) the dishonest hoteliers red-handed for
(k) ___ (mix) harmful chemicals. The businessmen (l) ___ (fine). Unless strict laws (m) ___ (make), situation
(n) ___ (go) beyond control.
19. In a dark night of March 1971, Pakistani Army (a) ___ (attack) the innocent Bangladeshis. They did it with
a view to (b) ___ (stop) our movement for democracy. But our brave people protested against them (c) ___
(save) the honour of our motherland. Many of our freedom fighters (d) ___ (kill) and injured but they (e) ___
(not give) up fighting. The 7th March Speech also (f) ___ (prove) very significant then. It was a public speech
(g) ___ (deliver) by Sheikh Mujib at the Ramma Race Course in Dhaka to a gathering of over two million
people. At last, after a blood shedding war of nine months, we managed (h) ___ (achieve) independence on 16
December 1971. Therefore, this day (i) ___ (observe) as the Victory Day with great enthusiasm. The Martyred
Intellectual Day (j) ___ (observe) every year on December 14. On this day, the brightest minds of the nation (k)
___ (massacre) by the Pakistan Army. Independence War (l) ___ (consider) as the greatest incident in our
national life. If we did not get independence, we (m) ___ (exploit) by the Pakistani rulers. So, it is high time we
(n) ___ (ensure) the privileges of independence in all spheres of life.
20. According to some myths and legends, Gazi Pir was a Muslim saint who (a) ___ (say) to have spread Islam
in the parts of Bengal close to the Sunderbans. He (b) ___ (credit) with many miracles. For example, he (c) ___
(can) supposedly (d) ___ (calm) dangerous animals and make them docile. According to some stories, he also
(e) ___ (fight) against wild animals to protect people. Because of his alert and vigilant presence, all predatory
animals (f) ___ (say) to (g) ___ (keep) within bounds. It was also (h) ___ (believe) that he (i) ___ (able) villagers
to live close to wilderness and (j) ___ (cultivate) their lands. Consequently, people of these regions (k) ___
(pray) to him for protection. The story of Gazi Pir (l) ___ (preserve) in folk literature as well as art and (m) ___
(perform) in indigenous theatre. Some Gazir paat scrolls (n) ___ (be) part of the collection of the British
Museum.
21. The (a) ___ (soar) price hike (b) ___ (make) the life of people intolerably difficult. Rice, vegetables, oil,
fish, meat all (c) ___ (go) out of the reach of the people with (d) ___ (fix) income. No one (e) ___ (know) what
their budget (f) ___ (be) in the next month or the next week. The shopkeepers (g) ___ (show) lame excuse for
this price hike. The same thing (h) ___ (sell) at different prices at different shops in the market. This clearly (i)
___ (indicate) that the profit monger shopkeepers or syndicates are deliberately (j) ___ (create) this nuisance.
Sometimes, the authority concerned (k) ___ (make) occasional inspection and (l) ___ (fine) culprits but that
cannot (m) ___ (prevent) them from what they are (n) ___ (do).
22. Change (a) ___ (be) the order of nature because we know the proverb that older changes (b) ___ (yield)
place to the new. So, nothing (c) ___ (remain) new forever. The same we (d) ___ (notice) in entertainment also.
Old and traditional forms (e) ___ (change) and (f) ___ (modify) by new and modern forms of entertainment.
Many of them (g) ___ (exist) any longer. Today TV channels and satellite (h) ___ (supersede) radio, similarly
band and pop music (i) ___ (replace) our popular old songs. Football (j) ___ (lose) its appeal day by day: Cricket
and other games (k) ___ (become) more and more popular. Our idea about the popularity of entertainment also
(l) ___ (change). We’ve started (m) ___ (look) upon our forms of all life in a new way and (n) ___ (get)
habituated to it.
23. Rangamati (a) ___ (be) one of the most beautiful districts of Bangladesh. Only a few visitors have
(b) ___ (have) the opportunity to (c) ___ (explore) this zone. It (d) ___ (be) very easy for the
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the town (f) ___ (lie) in a hill free from the din & bustle of city life. Rangamati (g) ___ (comprise) a
lot of hills & lakes. The easy way to go to Rangamati from Dhaka (h) ___ (be) via Chattogram
because there is no direct way (i) ___ (reach) there. Actually, this is the specialty of Rangamati. Of
course, one may be (j) ___ (content) with purchasing the local tribal products of special taste.
There (k) ___ (be) showrooms of the local garments & many other fancy goods for (l) ___ (sell). The
tribal people (m) ___ (be) also very interesting. They have their own interesting culture that
(n) ___ (cherish) from generation to generation.
24. Books (a) ___ (possess) an essence of immorality. They (b) ___ (be) the most precious products of
human efforts. Temples crumble into ashes, pictures and statutes decay but books (c) ___
(survive). Time is of no account for great thoughts which are as fresh today as they (d) ___ (be)
when they came through the author's mind ages ago. What (e) ___ (be) then thought or said still
(f) ___ (speak) to us. Books (g) ___ (introduce) us to the best society. They bring us into the
presence of the noblest minds that have ever (h) ___ (live). We hear what they (i) ___ (think) or
said. We see them as if they (j) ___ (be) really alive. Books (k) ___ (impart) wisdom of great minds
to us. They help us (l) ___ (find) a solution to our problems that keeps (m) ___ (disturb) our mind.
(n) ___ (learn) from a book can change a life in a positive way.
25. It is high time we (a) ___ (use) our brain about the curse of dowry. The issues of dowry (b) ___
(consider) 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 framework must (d) ___
(draw) up to be (e) ___ (implement). Anyway, we can hope that dowry (f) ___ (come) to an end in
the time to come. We dare (g) ___ (to hope) so because our girls are being (h) ___ (educate) day by
day. Parents' mentality (i) ___ (change) gradually. People (j) ___ (be) more conscious. Domestic
violence often (k) ___ (occur) in various places of the country (l) ___ (find) to be related to dowry.
The government (m) ___ (take) immediate measures (n) ___ (stop) dowry system.
26. Cooperation means (a) ___ (to work) together for the benefit of all. Without cooperation, modern society
(b) ___ (exist). Cooperation (c) ___ (see) at its best among farmers in the dry regions of some parts of Australia
and America. The fields (d) ___ (irrigate) in these regions. Crops (e) ___ (not grow) without water. Water (f)
___ (bring) to the fields without streams being tapped higher up. For this purpose, canals and dams (g) ___
(build). The canals (h) ___ (cut) through the fields of more than one farmer. Those who (i) ___ (live) higher up
the valley than the others (j) ___ (allow) to build canals through their land in order to carry water to the fields
of farmers lower down. In times of drought, all (k) ___ (be) able to share the water. Instead of (l) ___ (take) all
water for themselves, the farmers on the higher land leave enough for their neighbors down the valley. Farming
in dry areas (m) ___ (make) possible by such cooperation. By cooperation, farmers have learned to make even
the desert (n) ___ (produce) crops.
27. A mother (a) ___ (exercise) an undeniable influence in (b) ___ (mould) the character of her children. The
things that they learn at home (c) ___ (take) a firm root in them. And it (d) ___ (go) without saying that this
learning they (e) ___ (get) mostly from their mother as they live under her direct supervision and constant care.
This is why a child (f) ___ (learn) the language first from its mother. The culture of the family also (g) ___
(influence) the children's habits and manners. So, a mother should (h) ___ (teach) her children how to (i) ___
(form) the habit of good manners to (j) ___ (grow) up in a gentle environment. A mother (k) ___ (term) as the
best teacher. To tell frankly, the way she brings up her children (l) ___ (reflect) in the behaviour pattern of her
children later on. But it is a matter of great regret that today mothers (m) ___ (not honour) properly. It is still
more pathetic that some mothers (n) ___ (treat) as a burden and are sent to old people's home.
28. People of the developing countries have always (a) ___ (fascinate) with the dream of living in some
developed countries like America, Canada, etc. They do it so that they (b) ___ (lead) a better life, enjoy better
civic facilities and earn better as well. As a result, every year a lot of people (c) ___ (migrate) to these countries.
In fact, people who settle there, are either skilled or well (d) ___ (educate) in their respective sectors. After (e)
___ (settle) there, they are to abide by the rules and regulations of those countries. These people (f) ___ (know)
as immigrants. But sometimes their dreams (g) ___ (shatter) into pieces. Many of them (h) ___ (bankrupt) by
the traffickers. Government should take effective steps so that they can (i) ___ (migrate) easily. This is the high
time we all (j) ___ (need) to be careful about it. These people should (k) ___ (evaluate) properly. They are great
assets of the country, because the remittances (l) ___ (to send) by them have strengthened the economy of our
country to a great extent. However, our government has already (m) ___ (to give) them some incentives. Indeed,
these people are now taking interest more and more to despatch remittance (n) ___ (to break) all previous
records.
5. Narration
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"You've cut your hair off?" asked Jim. "Cut it off and sold it." said Della, "Don’t you like me as well,
anyhow? I’m me without my hair, ain’t I?"
Jim looked about the room curiously, "You say your hair is gone?" he said, with an air almost of idiocy.
"You needn’t look for it." said Della. "It’s sold I tell you– sold and gone, too. It’s Christmas Eve, boy. Be
good to me, for it went for you. Maybe the hairs of my head were numbered," she went on sudden serious
sweetness, “but nobody could ever count my love for you. Shall I put the chops on, Jim?"
2. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Please let me have the coffin." he cried, "I'll pay you well for it." "We would not sell it for the world," one
of the dwarfs said. "But I can't stay without Snow White," sighed the Prince. So the dwarfs took pity on the
Prince and said, "Take Snow White." Taking Snow White to his home, the Prince said to God with a tearful
eyes, "O my god, please make Snow White get back her like. God granted his prayer instantly and then
Snow White said to the Prince in a soft and most pleasant tone, "Who are you?" The prince said with almost
a divine pleasure, "I am your would-be husband."
3. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“Woe to you, Jafor,” whispered the Caliph.
“Speak to her nobly; tell her who we are or she will put us to a miserable death.”
“Is that not what we deserve?” rejoiced the vizier. But the Caliph grew very angry and said, “There is a time
for pleasantry and a time for earnestness.”
4. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Coffee?" I said. "Yes, just an ice cream and a coffee," she answered. I ordered for her and for myself. "You
know, one thing I thoroughly believe in," she said as she ate the ice cream. "One should always get up from
a meal feeling one could eat a little more." "Are you still hungry?" I asked faintly.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
“I never drink anything for luncheon,” she said.
“Neither do I,” I answered promptly. “Except white wine,” she proceeded as though I had not spoken. “These
French white wines are so light. They are wonderful for the digestion.” “What would you like?” I asked,
hospitable still, but not exactly effusive. “My doctor won’t let me drink anything but champagne.” I fancy I
turned a trifle pale. I ordered half a bottle. I mentioned casually that my doctor had absolutely forbidden me to
drink champagne.
6. Change the narrative style using indirect speeches.
“What’s a puppet show?” Mita said to her father. Father said, “Let’s go inside and you can see yourself.” Inside
the tent, Mita said, “How strange! A doll is dancing and talking. Did you enjoy such puppet show in your
childhood?” “Yes, several time. In those days, puppet show was a common entertainment. We would enjoy it
very much.”
7. Change the following text into indirect speech.
"Your Majesty" the nephew said, "the bird's education has been completed."
The King asked, "Does it hop?" "God forbid," said the nephew.
"Does it still fly?" "No," "Does it still sing?" "No." "Does it screech if it isn't fed?" "No."
"Bring it to me so that I can see it," said the King.
8. 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 did 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."
9. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"Stop. You are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "I am doing my best but I've told you it's difficult,"
said the monkey. "Give us that little piece," said the rats. "This is my piece. Haven't I done a lot of work for
you?" replied the monkey. "How foolish we are believing you!" said the rats.
10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"What would you like, Annie?" said Nafisa, "Pizza, sandwich, hot dog or fried rice?" "I like something
easy. Fried rice sounds good," said Annie. "Okay, I'll have a cheese and tomato sandwich. Anything to
drink?" said Nafisa. "Get me a coffee," said Annie.
11. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were going camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to
sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said, "Watson, look up at the sky,
and tell me what you see."
"I see millions and millions of stars," said Watson.
"And what do you deduce from that?"
"Well, if there are millions of stars, and if even a few of those have planets, it's quite likely there are some
planets like the Earth out there. And if there are a few planets like the Earth out there, there might also be
life."
"You idiot, it means that somebody has stolen our tent."
12. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches.
"You'll never guess what I've just seen!" said Rifat to his twin brother, excitedly. "What's that?" asked Sifat,
closing the book he was reading. "I have seen father bringing two packets in his hand." Rifat said to Sifat

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"And what does that mean?" said Sifat, trying to hide his annoyance. Rifat cried, "Why are you so silly!
Father must have brought birthday gifts for us. Let's ask him."
13. Change the narrative style using indirect speeches.
The giant looked at the fisherman and said, "Speak to me more politely or I'll kill you." "Why will you kill
me?" asked the fisherman. "I've just freed you. Have you forgotten that?" "No," answered the giant, "But
that'll not stop me from killing you." "Now, tell me how you will like to be killed," said the giant. The
fisherman said, "I don't believe you were inside the vase. Before killing me, please show me how you were
in that vase."
14. Change the following text into indirect speech.
"Sir," said Devan, fumbling in his pocket for Murad's letter, "I have a letter here." "Couldn't it wait?" sighed
the old man in a fading voice. "Sir, I have come to Delhi only for one day. I must return to my college in
Mirpur," Devan stammered. "I have a letter here from Murad Beg – Editor of Awaz."
"Can't you see it is too dark for me to read? I'm resting. I don't know where my spectacles are. Read it to
me. Now that you have ruined my sleep you might as well read it to me."
me how you were in that vase."
15. Change the following text into indirect speech.
"Sir," the student said, "would you please help me?" "of course." "I was absent from your class yesterday
and could not understand the lesson you taught," "Ok, if you are free after this class, meet me in the teachers'
room. I will help you." "Thank you, sir." "Son, you are welcome," said the teacher.

6. Modifiers
1. 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.
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed.
Hercules (a) — (use an appositive to post-modify the noun) was noted for super-human energy. He had to
undergo some difficult tasks (b) — (use an adjective clause to post-modify the noun). The valley of Nemea
was being disturbed by a (c) — (pre-modify the noun) lion and so Eurystheus ordered Hercules (d) — (use
an infinitive phrase to post-modify to post-modify the noun) and bring him (e) — (use a possessive) skin. At
first, Hercules tried to fight the lion with his club and arrows but (f) — (use a demonstrative) took him
nowhere. Then Hercules attempted a (g) — (pre-modify the noun) tactic: he decided he would use his hands.
He thus managed to slay the animal on his own, (h) — (use a participle phrase to post modify the noun).
Victorious, he returned to Mycenae carrying the (i) — (pre-modify the noun) lion on his shoulders, A (j) —
(use an attributive to pre-modify the noun noun) sight that terrified the king.
3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' (a) — (post modify the noun with an appositive) written by S.T. Coleridge
narrates a harrowing (b) — (use a noun-adjective as pre-modifier) voyage of an old marriner (c) — (use a
relative clause to post-modify the noun) because of a curse. Cursed or not, we know how important (d) —
(use a present participle as pre-modifier) water is in our life. We know we can not survive without it. In fact,
(e) — (use a quantifier as a pre-modifier) thirds of our body is made up of water. Is there a crisis in (f) —
(modify the noun using a possessive) time with regard to clean drinking water? The UN (g) —phrase) on the
eve of the (h) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) millennium identified the drinking water problem
as one of (i) — (modify the the noun with an article) challenges for the (i) — (modify the noun with an

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article) future. But do we need (j) — (use an infinitive as modifier) about the problem as ours is a land of
rivers.
4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed.
A detailed analysis shows that there are 4.76 billion social (a) — (pre-modify the noun with noun-adjective)
users worldwide. Though it emerged just (b) — (post-modify the verb with adverbial phrase), it has become
one of the most popular sources (c) — (use adjective phrase to post-modify the noun). It helps them in their
personal and professional relationships. It keeps track (d) — (post-modify the noun) and provides
entertainment (e) — (post-modify the verb with noun phrase as adverbial phrase). Sadly, alongside positives,
there are many negative impacts of social media (f) — (post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase).
Many students (g) — (post-modify the noun with participle phrase) are spoiling their career and going (h)
— (post-modify the verb with adverb). Different posts on the Facebook create an (i) — (pre-modify the
noun) competition among the so called friends. It is high time we got rid (j) — (post-modify the noun).
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A day in which it rains (a) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) is called a rainy day. We see (b) — (use
a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) kind of day in the wet season, (c) — (post-modify the noun with a
relative clause). (d) — (pre-modify the verb with prepositional phrase) it rains cats and dogs without any
break. It stops (e) — (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) wheels of life. A rainy day is dull and
gloomy. The sky remains cloudy. People remain in the room and spend the whole day in idleness. A rainy
day is not enjoyable to the poor. They cannot earn (f) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) livelihood
and as a result, they spend these day without eating anything. (g) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun)
roads go under water. People walk along the (h) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) roads with
shoes in hand. They fold up their clothes almost up to their knees. Students fail (i) — (use an infinitive
phrase to post-modify the verb) and if some of them go at all, they get wet on the way. So, schools are on a
(j) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) mood. Thus, a rainy day is a workless and idle day.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Macbeth was the general of Scotland. He fought (a) — (post-modify the verb) and won the very battle.
When he was returning to the castle, he saw three witches (b) — (post-modify the noun with a present
participle) regarding him. He came (c) — (post-modify the noun with an infinitive) from the witches that
he would be the next king of Scotland. He was (d) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier)
ambitious. His better half additionally wished Macbeth (e) — (post- modify the verb with an infinitive) the
king. She was an extremely (f) — (pre-modify the noun) woman. Therefore, she began (g) — (post-modify
the verb with an infinitive) Macbeth. Then they both planned to kill Duncan, (h) — (post-modify the noun
with an appositive). They planned (i) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Duncan when he would
come to remain with them in their castle (j) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle) a knife.
Macbeth entered the area of Duncan and killed him.
7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A sparrow is a small bird (a) — (use a clause to post-modify the noun). There are many different species of
sparrows. Sparrows are (b) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the preposition) about four to six inches in length.
Many people appreciate their beautiful song. Sparrows prefer to build their nests (c) — (use an adverbial
phrase to post-modify the verb) usually on the ground, clumps (d) — (use an adjective phrase to post-modify
the noun), low trees and low bushes. In cities they build their nests in building nooks or holes. They (e) —
(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) build their nests in high places. They build their nests out of twigs,
grasses and plant fibers. (f) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) nests are usually small and well-
built structures. The sparrows are some of the few birds that engage in dust bathing. Sparrows first scratch a
hole (g) — (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the noun) with their feet, then lie in it and fling dirt or
sand over their bodies with flicks of their wings. They (h) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) bath in
water, or in dry or melting snow. Water bathing is similar to dust bathing, with the sparrow standing in (i)
— (use an attributive to pre-modify the noun) water and flicking water over its back with its wings, also
ducking its head under the water. Both activities are social, with up to a hundred birds participating (j) —
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8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
The purpose of education is to bring about (a) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) changes in (b)
— (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) behaviour. It also brings changes in our lives and society (c)
— (use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). If it fails to do so, it can't be called education. Education
is not only receiving certificates and getting grades. It is (d) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adjective) more than that, we can apply our (e) — (use a part participle to pre-modify the noun) knowledge
in our engagement with the world that lies (f) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). We can do that
in (g) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) ways. One way is civic engagement which is (h) — (use
an adverb to pre-modify the verb 'appreciated') appreciated all over the world. Civic engagement means
working to make difference in civic life (i) — (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun life). A
person (j) — (use a past participle to post modify the noun) civically is concerned about civic issues like
injustice, discrimination and other forms of social ills.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Drug addiction among the young generation has become a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) concern. Drug is
usually used as medicine (b) — (use an infinitive) diseases and an excess of taking drugs for no disease is
called drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c) — (post-modify the verb). They take drugs
to forget (d) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) sadness. (e) — (pre-modify the noun) people take
various drugs (f) — (post-modify the noun with a prepositional phrase). Drug addiction causes (g) — (use
a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) harms to human body. (h) — (use a participle phrase), we can remove
this curse from our society. All concerned should take initiatives (i) — (use an infinitive phrase). The
criminals (j) — (use a relative clause to post-modify the noun) should strictly be punished.
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
21 February, (a) — (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), in our history is now observed as the
International Mother Language Day all over the world. On this day, people of our country get up early in
the morning (b) — (use a participle phrase to post-modify the verb). They walk (c) — (post-modify the
verb) to the Shaheed Minar. Most of them put on (d) — (pre-modify the noun) badges on their shoulder.
They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) — (use a participle) the most cherished song "Amar vaiyer roktoe rangano
.......". They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. Offering the flowers, they pray for (f)
— (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) souls. They also gather in mosques, temples and other (g) —
(pre-modify the noun) institutions and pray for the salvation of the martyrs’ (h) — (pre-modify the noun)
soul. Different social and cultural organizations arrange (i) — (use a demonstrative) programmes on (j) —
(use a relative clause to post-modify the noun) day.
11. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Zainul Abedin, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was born in Kishoreganj in 1914. His
father was a (b) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) officer. He grew up amidst a (c) — (pre-
modify the noun with an adjective) surrounding dominated by the river Brahmaputra. The river and the
open nature inspired him (d) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) from his early life. In 1938, he was
awarded a (e) — (pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) medal in All India Art Exhibition. It was a
(f) — (pre-modify the noun with a demonstrative) recognition for him. And (g) — (use an infinitive phrase
to post-modify the verb). Zainul preserved some of his works (h) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify
the verb). Also, he became involved in a movement (i) — (use post-modify the verb with a prepositional
phrase). Also, he became involved in a movement (j) —(use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
12. 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. Mothers' 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. Mothers Day is now observed (d) — (use an adverbial
phrase to pre-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
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brings a (g) — (use a superlative degree 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 present participle to pre-modify the noun) tribute to
our dear mothers.
13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
Sheikh Saadi, (a) (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was simple in his ways of life. (b) —— (use
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day, at the invitation of the emperor, he set out for the emperor's palace
in an (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) dress. He took shelter in a courtier's house (d) (post-modify the verb
with prepositional phrase). The courtier and his men show (e) —— (use determiner to pre-modify the noun)
honour and hospitality to him. On his way back home, Saadi again took shelter in the (f) —— (pre-modify
the noun) courtier's house. (g) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time he put on a gorgeous
dress. The courtier received him (h) —— (post-modify the verb) and entertained him with rich foods. Now
Saadi began to put his foods in the pockets of his dress. The courtier's men were surprised (i) —— (use an
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). They asked him why he was putting the foods (j) —— (post-
modify the verb with prepositional phrase).
14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
One hot (a) —— (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) day an ant was searching for some water.
After walking for some time she came to a (b) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) spring. To
reach the spring she had to climb a blade of grass. While climbing the blade of (c) —— (use a demonstrative
to pre-modify the noun) grass, she slipped and fell into water. A dove from a mango tree saw this incident.
(d) —— (use a participle phrase to pre-modify the verb), the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped
it into the water near the (e) —— (use a present participle to pre-modify the noun) ant. The ant moved
towards the leaf and climbed there. Soon it carried her (f) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) to
the dry ground. Just at that time the ant saw a hunter standing (g) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the
adverb) close to him. He was aiming an arrow at the dove (h) —— (use a relative clause to post-modify the
noun). So, the ant took a firm (i) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) went to the hunter and gave
him a severe bite. The hunter cried out in pain and missed the target. The dove flew away (j) —— (use an
infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
15. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blanks as directed.
In 1912 an (a) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) shipping company launched a new ship
called Titanic, (b) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive). Experts believed that it was (c) ——
(pre-modify the adjective) unsinkable. On April 14, the ship sailed on her (d) —— (pre-modify the noun)
voyage across the Atlantic from Southampton in England to New York in the United States. On April 15,
the ship struck with a (e) —— (pre-modify the noun) iceberg. It created a great hole in the ship's side and
the unsinkable Titanic began (f) —— (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb). Everyone rushed to the
lifeboats (g) —— (use present participle to pre-modify the noun) the bell's ring. But there was not (h) ——
(pre-modify the noun) room for them all. It was a (i) —— (pre-modify the noun) scene. Wives were weeping
because they had (j) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
16. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blanks.
Robert Bruce, (a) —— (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), fought (b) —— (use quantifier to pre-
modify the noun) battles against King Edward I of England. But (c) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the
verb) he was defeated in (d) —— (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) battle. While the pensive king
was thinking about (e) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) unfortunate condition lying in
a cave, he saw a spider. The spider was working with (f) —— (use article to pre-modify the noun) goal.
The goal was to reach the ceiling and (g) —— (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) task was not
easy for the little creature. It fell down (h) —— (use an adverbial to post-modify the verb), but did not give
up and, eventually, it succeeded at its seventh attempt. The perseverance of the spider encouraged Robert
Bruce; he fought again (i) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) and this time he defeated
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17. 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 on a 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 the near future. New areas of the world
are (e) —— (use a participle to pre-modify the verb) turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we
must stop (f) —— (use a participle to post-modify the verb) down trees unnecessarily. (g) —— (use a
participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous for our future existence. If we
destroy trees (h) —— (use an adverbial phrase to 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 the greenhouse
effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
18. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.
A Boishakhi Mela (a) —— (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is usually an annual affair. It is held
on 'Pahela Boishakh'. It is held (b) —— (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the beginning of a new
year. It is a bit different from (c) —— (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) other national events. It brings
a great joy to the (d) —— (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) people. A Boishakhi Mela’ (e) —
— (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) sits on the bank of a river. It may also sit in an (f) —— (use an
adjective to pre-modify the noun) field or under a big ancient tree or in the market place. It is also held in a
historical place. A 'Boishakhi Mela’ offers (g) —— (use article to pre-modify the noun phrase) great show
of the handmade products. Children gather in the (h) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun)
shop. They buy toys, balloons and kites. Girls go to stalls of jewelry and cosmetics and buy cheap items for
them. A 'Boishakhi Mela’ upholds (i) —— (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) tradition. Circus, magic
shows, merry-go-rounds, Jatra, Jarigaan etc. are arranged in a 'Boishakhi Mela’. They give the villagers a
lot of pleasure. They also help us (j) —— (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
19. Use modifiers in the blank spaces as per direction given in brackets.
Kids' kingdom, (a) ——, (post-modify the noun with an appositive) has reopened under new management
after a long COVID-time closure. The new owners have done a/an (b) —— (pre-modify the noun with an
adjective) job refurnishing the entertainment park. The playground looks cleaner and (c) —— (post-modify
the verb with a comparative) than before, thanks to the newly planted grass. The toy train ride is just (d) —
— (post-modify the noun with an equative) as ever, but unfortunately, the tickets are (e) —— (post-modify
the noun with a comparative). Parents accompanying their children seem (f) —— (post-modify the verb)
about this increased fee. The bulk of the (g) —— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) equipment has
been thrown away. The areas of seesaw, merry-go-round, swing set, slide, and spring rider have been rebuilt
with fresh apparatus. The entire park has been painted anew, and so, the whole area looks (h) —— (use an
intensifier to post-modify the verb) colourful. The children are happy with what they have in (i) —— (use
a demonstrative to post-modify the noun) park of theirs. The adults, however, feel concerned about the (j)
—— (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) food stalls mushrooming everywhere inside the park.
20. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blanks spaces.
Nelson Mandela, (a) —— (use appositive), is an iconic leader. He won his name and fame (b) —— (use
present participle) against white oppression. He was the worst victim of (c) —— (pre-modify the noun with
an adjective) segregation. It was the (d) —— (use noun adjective) policy to discriminate between the blacks
and the whites. The blacks were subjected to all sorts of mental and (e) —— (pre-modify the noun)
indignities. They were denied (f) —— (use quantifier) basic human rights. They were treated (g) —— (post-
modify the verb). The great leader vowed (h) —— (use infinitive phrase). (i) —— (use a present participle)
hardship of life, he liberated the black people from the shackles of apartheid. His great sacrifice ushered (j)
—— (use prepositional phrase).
21. Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed.
Mohammad Shami, (a) —— (post-modify the noun with appositive), is one of the greatest fast bowlers in
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talent and justified his inclusion in (c) —— (use determiner) best 11. He took 24 wickets and became the
(d) —— (use superlative to pre-modify the noun) wicket-taker in World Cup Cricket 2023. Everybody
admired him (e) —— (use adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) in the team. (g) —— (use present
participle phrase to pre-modify the noun) Shami has shown the world why he has become the highest
wicket-taker for India in the World Cup. Though India couldn't win the trophy, Shami was (h) —— (use
intensifier) unplayable throughout the tournament. He was born (i) —— (use prepositional phrase to post-
modify the verb), and his personal life was full of problems. He took suicide attempts for (j) —— (use
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times. In spite of his struggle in life, Mohammad Shami has proven that
he was a born cricketer.
22. Read the following paragraph and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. 5x10=5
Forests play a crucial role as (a) —— (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) components of the ecosystem.
Unfortunately, humans often treat forests (b) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb) by excessive
logging. Companies exploit natural resources (c) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) profits. The
loss of trees results in (d) —— (post-modify the noun with an adverbial) affecting wildlife habitats.
Urbanization also poses a threat to forests, (e) —— (use an appositive). Deforestation leads to the loss of (f)
—— (pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) biodiversity. Humans need to prevent deforestation by (g) —
— (post-modify the verb with present participle) sustainable practices. Farmers sometimes use (h) —— (pre-
modify the noun with an adjective) pesticides, adversely impacting the environment. (i) —— (pre-modify
the noun with a past participle) areas are (j) —— significant for maintaining ecological balance.

7. Connectors
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.514=7
Scientists have always wondered (a) — there is life anywhere out in the space. They have joined together
in a major project called the communication with Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (b) — seeks to establish
contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) —, they are beaming out radio signals into the space.
It was thought (d) — there exists life on Mars. (e) — two Viking spacecraft (f) — landed on Mars in 1976
did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures sent by them showed (g) — the Mars has a sky;
(h) —, the sky is red instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) — strong (j) — that of Earth.
(k) —, the atmosphere is also much thinner than that of our planet. It has deserts, high mountains, canals,
volcanoes, craters etc. as well as summer (l) — winter. (m) —, there are no trees, (n) — life forms.
2. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Food adulteration is a serious social problem in our country. There is hardly any food that is not adulterated.
(a) ⎯ a business syndicate is involved in food adulteration. (b) ⎯ they are gradually bringing national health
to a crucial state. (c) ⎯ we are suffering from many complicated diseases. (d) ⎯ we die. (e) ⎯ food
adulteration has taken a firm root in our country. (f) ⎯ the authority concerned is playing a silent role. (g) ⎯
laws regarding this crime are not too strict. (h) ⎯ this crime is going to be out of control. (i) ⎯ proper steps
must be taken against this heinous crime (j) ⎯ save our life. (k) ⎯ government's sincerity and people's
cooperation can play a great role in this regard. We should remember that criminals are small in number. (l)
⎯ if we work seriously or determinedly, we are sure to be victorious over them. (m) ⎯ the government should
not ignore the matter anymore. (n) ⎯ it has to begin preventive action without any delay and should carry on
it until this evil gets abolished from the country.
3. 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 should be 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. There is a wise
saying that, "A stitch in time saves nine". (d) —, if work of today is put off for tomorrow, the load of work
of tomorrow will be very heavy. (e) — that will demand a hurried action. We know very well that hurry
spoils the curry. Work done in hurry is not well done and hurry, (f) —, does not lessen the volume of work.
(g) —, it increases the volume. (h) —, delay sometimes complicates the action. (i) — it becomes impossible
to do the task fruitfully. (j) —, we should take timely and prompt actions to avoid any difficulty in doing
our respective duties. (k) — there are several strategies that can be used to improve your duties with
management skills. (1) — have a clear goal in mind. (m) — set your priorities. (n) — block out time for
your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions.
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In life we want to be perfect. (a) — to attain perfection is impossible (b) — man is basically imperfect. (c)
—, we should try to be great. (d) — it is not easy to be great because we have to attain certain virtues. (e)
—, we should be truthful (f) — truthfulness gives rise to many other virtues. (g) — we have to be honest
(h) — honest people are valued everywhere. (i) — dishonest people are hated by all. (j) — we can conclude
that to be great is more important than to be perfect. (k) — the idea of perfection varies from person to
person. (l) —, one’s idea of perfection changes, (m) — learning how to be perfect is basically a life-long
deal. (n) —, the road to perfection is something that we learn and understand along this journey of life.
5. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) — it is a must for our life. It is not the thing
that necessarily brings happiness. (b) — happiness is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is
contented with what he gets and (c) — he has, is really happy. Money has something to do with happiness
(d) — it cannot give us happiness. (e) — we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest
men. (f) — they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) — pass sleepless nights. (h) —, there are
a large number of poor men (i) — are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) — poor people have nothing to
worry about. (k) — rich people cannot sleep. (l) — their wealth keeps them worried, they cannot sleep. (m)
— we should not hanker after money only. (n) — money cannot ensure happiness.
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Addiction means a strong attraction for any harmful thing, (a) — drug addiction means taking heroin,
opium, marijuana, morphine, cocaine, phensidyl, etc. (b) — these drugs are used for intoxicating and
stimulating effects. (c) — some of these are taken by smoking or through injection. (d) — these drugs are
taken frequently; it can lead a man to death. Drug addiction is (e) — a global problem (f) — it has grasped
the young generation of our country. (g) — drugs are very expensive (h) — the young boys commit crime
to collect money to buy it. (i) —, drugs have a terrible effect on the human body. People feel drowsy and
lose their appetite. (j) —, it damages the brain and all internal functions of the body. The treatment of drug
addicts is expensive and difficult. (k) — in Bangladesh, the problem has become so acute (1) — awareness
must be created at personal and family level against the dangerous impact of drug addiction among the
youth. (m) — social media can play a great role in this regard. (n) —, government's sincere effort to control
drug abuse can be most effective in preventing this evil.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
In the pre-industrial feudal society, both husbands and wives worked together in the fields and outside the
hearth. (a) —, in the industrial period, women were segregated from out-of-home productive work. (b) —,
the hearth became the place for them. (c) — cooking, cleaning, washing, giving birth and rearing children
became their jobs. (d) — men became the wage earners and all other outdoor activities became their
responsibility.
(e) — in the post-war period, women started joining the workforce contributing to family income, and
(f) — started exercising an influence on family affairs. (g) —, authority in the family rested on the husband.
(h) —, he was the decision maker in all matters. (i) — women, with their economic power, started
influencing decisions about important family matters. (j) — in developed countries, household work is
shared by both husbands and wives. (k) — shopping and taking children to school, to doctors or for
recreation are done equally by both husbands and wives. Large extended families have given, and are still
giving place to small, nuclear families. (l) —, in developing countries, with the process of industrialization
and urbanization, extended families are breaking down. Kinship is declining. In the west, marriages now
often break up. (m) —, the number of single-mother or single-father families is ever on the increase. (n) —
the psychological problems of children in such families are also mounting in modern times.
8. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
S. T. Coleridge is the poet of romantic era. (a) — he is one of the pioneers of the romantic presentation in writings.
(b) — ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ attracts the readers for some moral tone. (c) — we go through the
poem minutely; it is clear to us that no one is above the judgment of the Almighty (d) — the person is. The poem
narrates for seven days and seven nights when the old sailor could not sleep. (e) — he prayed to God. (f) — God
took pity on him. One day (g) — the sailor was watching the water snakes swimming round the ship, he was
moved. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled with such a strange wonder that he felt a great love for
them and blessed from his heart. (h) — the albatross fell from his neck into the sea (i) — the old man fell into a
deep sleep. (j) — the old man was repentant, he was forgiven. (k) — killing any animal without any reason is a
sin. (l) — the sinner must be punished. (m) — the old sailor was punished. (n) — he was redeemed of his sin.
9. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
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. (c) — they started to bring Bangalee women here.
Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a freedom fighter. (d) — she was young and
beautiful; she drew the attention of local collaborators. (e) — they informed the Pakistani army. (f) — the
Pakistani army abducted Mansura. (g) — Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (h) — they searched her
husband who joined the Mukti Bahini. (i) — they found her father-in-law. (j) — they started to beat him
mercilessly. The old man got unconscious. (k) — the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. (1) — Mansura
rushed to her father-in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (m) — they did
not listen to her. They picked up the old man on the military truck. (n) —, they pulled and dragged Mansura on
to the truck.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:

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Junk foods are processed foods having very little nutrient value (a) — they are rich in calories, salt, sugar
and fat. There are a wide variety of junk foods (b) — pizza, burger, hot dogs, pastry, canned juice, etc. (c)
—, healthy foods are those foods having adequate nutrients needed to sustain our body's well-being and
retain energy. Healthy foods maintain or improve our overall health. Healthy foods comprise fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, egg, etc. (d) — the foods prepared at home in a healthy way are called healthy
foods. Junk foods and healthy foods are more contrastable than comparable. (e) —, we find calories, salt
sugar, fat etc. both in junk foods and healthy foods. But, healthy foods contain these elements in the right
amounts or proportions needed for our healthy body while Junk foods contain these ingredients in excessive
amounts (f) — are harmful to our body. (g) — junk foods (h) — healthy foods are delicious, but junk foods
are often more delicious. (i) — frequent taking of junk foods, fat, simple carbohydrates, processed sugar
get accumulated in our body causing obesity, cardiovascular diseases (j) — many other chronic health
problems. Frequent taking of junk foods gradually turns into an addiction to these foods. (k) —, junk foods
are harmful to us in many ways. Healthy foods lengthen our lifespan (l) — junk foods shorten our lifespan.
(m) —, we must avoid junk foods as much as possible and (n) — we should take healthy home-made foods.
11. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
What are connectors? Connectors in English grammar are basically conjunctive words (a) — are used for
connecting similar elements present in a sentence. Connectors are important (b) — they make any phrase
more logical (c) — understandable. (d) —, any transcriptionist who is transcribing audio files or other taped
materials should constantly be conscious of the use of conjunctions. Connectors play an important role in
English grammar (e) — they help in forming sentences logically. (f) —, a coordinating conjunction has
been used in the following sentence to denote reason: “I walked to the office because my car was being
repaired.” There are different kinds of complex sentence connectors or phrase connectors (g) — each of
those has different usage. In paragraph, the use of connectors are vital. (h) —, with the help of connectors,
the reader should be able to see how each sentence flows from the previous one and (i) — each is connected
to the topic sentence. (j) —, sentence connectors weave sentences together to create a cohesive paragraph.
They order and sequence different elements (k) — ideas, theory, data. (l) —, connectors relate the words to
indicate cause and effect, condition etc. Learning to use them properly orally and in writing is of vital
importance (m) — it gives us the ability to express with total precision. (n) —, it allows us to improve
English writing a lot with very little effort.
12. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
"Great men may think alike! But they don't write alike". Plagiarism is one of the most serious forms of
misconduct (a) ⎯ it implicates intellectual theft. (b) ⎯ , plagiarism is commonly associated with cheating.
(c) ⎯, most plagiarism is not the result of cheating. (d) ⎯, it is the result of a lack of knowledge of how to
properly document a source. (e) ⎯ this lack of knowledge of how to cite sources properly is still plagiarism,
it is called unintentional plagiarism and is not so serious an offense (f) ⎯ deliberately stealing information
from another source. Students or scholars are supposed to write papers all by themselves, with their own
ideas. (g) ⎯ many of them go online, look for information (h) ⎯ end up copying and pasting other people's
work. (i) ⎯ they are aware of the bad that comes with plagiarizing, they still do it more often (j) ⎯ they
want to take the risk of immediate benefits. Before taking someone else's words (k) ⎯ putting them in your
paper, think about the consequences. (l) ⎯ the problem of plagiarism is prevalent in both print journals and
e-journals, this is more acute in the case of e-journals because of the availability of the 'Cut-Copy-Paste'
option of application software. (m) ⎯ , with continuously evolving pseudoscience of plagiarism, it is the
need of time to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism (n) ⎯ is destroying the creativity of people.
13. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Deforestation means cutting down trees or destruction of trees at random. (a) ⎯ it endangers our life. There
are many factors behind this destruction. (b) ⎯ our population is increasing by leaps and bounds. (c) ⎯
there is excessive pressure on land. (d) ⎯ our carelessness is mainly responsible for this destruction. (e) ⎯
the additional population requires more land for settlement and agricultural cultivation. (f) ⎯ with the
increase of population infrastructure facilities are getting increased. (g) ⎯ land areas are decreasing and
land for trees and forests are getting decreased day by day. (h) ⎯ people are destroying trees for cooking
food, making brick and melting pitch, etc. (i) ⎯ deforestation causes increase of carbon dioxide, global
warming and ecological imbalance. (j) ⎯ there are natural disasters including flood, cyclone, tidal surge,
etc. (k) ⎯, deforestation has led to the soil being washed away with winds and rain, making the land unfit
for agriculture. (l) ⎯, the disappearance of forests means the extinction of wild animals and plants, (m) ⎯
are highly important parts of our ecosystem. Based on the serious impact of deforestation, it is only safe (n)
⎯ solutions are sought to end this problem. And the ultimate solution is definitely restoration of the forest
landmass on earth.
14. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Once there lived a good number of frogs in a pond. On a rainy day, they were in a joyous mood. (a) —, they
started playing. (b) —, there were only a few of them. (c) —, almost all the frogs joined the play. (d) —,
the young ones were very enthusiastic. They jumped into the air and then dived into water. (e) —, some of
them began to sing in a loud voice. (f) —, they were really wonderful to watch on. (g) —, some boys were
passing by the pond. One of them proposed to hit the frogs with stones in order to have some fun. (h) —
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(j) — the boys did not stop their cruel game. (k) — they continued throwing stones at the innocent frogs.
They were overjoyed (l) — shouting loudly in excitement. Their chaos caught the attention of an elderly
person (m) — was the head of the village. He came to the spot and asked the boy to show kindness. (n) —
kindness is the quality that makes us different from other creatures.
15. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
Once upon a time, a lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) — a lamb was also drinking water from the
downstream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb (b) — decided to devour it. (c) — he was thinking about
how to accomplish his evil design. (d) — he hit upon a plan. (e) — the lion complained (f) — the lamb was
disturbing him by muddying water. (g) — the lamb said that he was drinking water from downstream. (h) — the
question of muddying water on his part did not arise here. (i) — the lamb argued that it was the lion that was
muddying the water for him (j) — he was drinking water upstream. (k) — the lion retorted that the lamb spoke
ill of him a year ago. (1) — the lamb said that he was not born a year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (m) — he
said that perhaps his father spoke ill of him last year. (n) — the lion had the right to take revenge and kill the
lamb.
16. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:
The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) — we cast our eyes, we see the wonders of science. (b) — satellite
TV channels are the means through (c) — we can see and hear the events (d) — are happening all over the
world. (e) —, today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every interest. (f) — people now have
more choices and more freedom about television programs. (g) — satellite channels help us a lot by
reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world. (h) — we can be aware of storms, cyclones,
and tidal bores. (i) —, satellite channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and
tradition. (j) — satellite channels are playing a favourable role; it is (k) — doing harm to young (l) — new
generation. (m) —, still we cannot deny the immense benefits (n) — we are getting from satellite channels.

17. 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 for 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 learning English if teachers are trained well. Students should be
encouraged to learn four skills of language. The four skills of language are listening, speaking, reading and
writing. Every teacher should put emphasis on the four skills of language. (h) —, they should lay
importance to communicative approach. (i) — spontaneous communication of a language helps one learn
it easily. (j) —, they should communicate with their friends in English (k) — they are at school or college.
(1) — they can develop this skill for communicating with their parents or siblings. (m) —, they can easily
learn English through communicative approach. (n) — every student should be involved in communicative
approach.
18. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
The fist exam preparation strategy that you might find useful is spacing. (a) —, spacing refers to when you
study. (b) —, this technique requires a consistent approach over an extended period. (c) —, it uses repetition
with breaks or spaces in between study sessions to help you retrieve information. Research suggests (d) —
giving yourself time between study sessions helps you forget the information. Strange as this may sound,
forgetting is beneficial to remembering information long-term. (e) — every time you forget something, your
brain works harder to remember or relearn it. (f) —, this repetition improves you understanding, retention,
problem solving, and application of knowledge. It can (g) — be useful to text yourself both as you revise
your work and again before taking the final exam. (h) — it is not enough to just reread content; you must
practice or test your ability to retrieve the information from your brain. (i) —, you can do a practice “test”
in a number of ways. (j) ⎯, you might test yourself (k) ⎯ you are reading information. (l) ⎯ ask yourself
what a paragraph or section means as you read. You could (m) — read a section in the text, cover the
material, and ask yourself, "What was the main idea of this section?" Recite aloud or write down your
answer, (n) — then check it again the original information.
19. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) ⎯, all the countries in the world suffer from this curse. (b) ⎯, nowhere
in the world, this problem is so acute as in our country. (c) ⎯, there are many reasons behind it. (d) ⎯, our
country is industrially backward. (e) ⎯, our traditional education system is not service oriented. (f) ⎯, our
students and youth have a false sense of dignity. (g) ⎯, they run after jobs only. (h) ⎯, unemployment
problem should be removed at any cost. (i) ⎯, our education system should be changed. (j) ⎯, more mills
and factories should be established. (k) ⎯, the education system should be made befitting. (l) ⎯, only the
theoretically educated people could not contribute much in the industries. (m) ⎯, industries may fall short
of production. (n) ⎯, it is time to frame our education policy so that it can meet the demand of the time.
20. Use appropriate sentence connectors/linkers in the blank spaces of the following passage.

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A number of ostensible changes have occurred in our lifestyle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (a) ⎯, we
have seen some obvious changes in our movements, perspectives, eating habit, health consciousness, and
education. (b) ⎯, the COVID-19 is an acutely contagious disease; we have been obligated to maintain a
relatively new practice ⎯ social distancing. Shaking hands or embracing is no longer appreciated as the
new virus spreads by physical contacts. (c) ⎯, an infected person sneezes or coughs, the virus spreads by
the droplets. By inhaling or touching anything (d) ⎯, has been contaminated with those virus-carrying
droplets, a person can be infected.
(e) ⎯, everyone is highly recommended to wear masks and other protective gears (f) ⎯, they go out. (g)
⎯, the World Health Organization strongly recommends that everyone wash their hands frequently with
soap or alcoholo-based sanitizers. (h) ⎯, they discourage all sorts of social gathering. (i) ⎯, the rage of this
pandemic does not seem to be mollified any sooner. (j) ⎯, millions of people all over the world are getting
infected and thousands are dying every single day. Many strict measures are being taken; (k) ⎯, nothing
seems completely effective to minimize the toll. Governments are enacting lockdowns to limit infection
rates, (l) ⎯, lockdowns can hardly bring long-term solution. (m) ⎯, mass lockdowns are badly hampering
economic activities. (n) ⎯, there has been an irrevocable loss in education sector, especially in developing
countries with dense population.
8. Synonyms & Antonyms
1. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
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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. However, a new curriculum has been introduced in 2023 with a view to making a radical
change in education sector.
(a) curse (antonym); (b) retards (synonym); (c) darkness (antonym); (d) conservative (antonym); (e) contribute
(antonym); (f) unconscious (synonym); (g) rights (synonym); (h) success (antonym); (i) pragmatic (synonym); (j)
address (synonym); (k) measures (synonym); (l) remove (antonym); (m) enlightened (synonym); (n) radical
(synonym).
2. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Severe moral degradation is a crucial problem of mankind which is seriously affecting the peaceful and
meaningful living of human beings. In the society morality is the main source of the heavenly qualities like
love, affection, respect and appreciation for others. It is moral values and institutions which ensure
establishment of social peace, order and justice. There is no denying the fact that morality is the best virtue
of mankind at any individual, social or global level. Without having morality, fruitful and durable
democratic institution can never be dreamt of. However, morality is a vital component of a human being
because it helps shape the ethical foundation that every human being has.
(a) degradation (antonym); (b) crucial (antonym); (c) meaningful (antonym); (d) morality (synonym);
(e) appreciation (antonym); (f) value (synonym); (g) institution (synonym); (h) fruitful (antonym); (i)
durable (synonym); (j) democratic (antonym); (k) vital (antonym); (l) component (synonym) (m) shape
(synonym); (n) ethical (antonym).
3. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
One day while walking in a (a) jungle, a fox fell into a well (b) suddenly. Though it was not very (c) deep,
he found that he could not get out of it. After he had been in the well for a long time, a (d) thirsty goat came
by. Seeing the fox in the well, the goat thought the fox had gone down to drink and so asked him if the
water was good. "Good," said the (e) crafty fox. "It’s the (f) best water I ever tasted in all my life. Come
down and try it yourself." The goat thought of nothing for the (g) prospect of quenching his thirst and
jumped in at once. When he began to drink, the fox jumped (h) quickly on the goat's back and (i) leaped
from the tip of the goat's horns out of the well. The (j) foolish goat now saw what a (k) plight he had got
into and begged the fox to (l) help him out. But the fox was already on his way to the jungle." If you had as
much (m) sense as you have beard, old fellow," the fox said to the goat as he ran, "You would have been
more (n) cautious about finding a way to get out again before you jump in."
(a) jungle (synonym); (b) suddenly (synonym); (c) deep (antonym); (d) thirsty (synonym); (e) crafty
(antonym); (f) best (antonym); (g) prospect (synonym); (h) quickly(synonym); (i) leaped (synonym); (j)
foolish (antonym); (k) plight (synonym); (l) help (antonym); (m) sense (synonym); (n) cautious (synonym).
4. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Eskimos, popularly and interestingly called as snowmen, are unique group of people from rest of the world's
population. They are unique in terms of their lifestyle. Eskimos are snowmen and try to live in the snow-
clad land. Eskimos originated from the northern part of the United States across Alaska. Canada and Russia.
We live in the modern world with growing technology. However, Eskimos still live in a native way!
Currently, the Eskimos spread across Greenland and Northern part of North America. A smaller group of
Eskimos live in eastern Siberia. Approximately, around 80000 Eskimos live around the world. They share
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their resemblance with Americans and Indians. Earlier, they were called the "Transformed Indians!" The
truth is Eskimos are evolved from the Mongolians, who originated from East Asia. Very surprisingly the
languages of the Eskimos are not related to any Asian as well as American countries. Eskimos are not tribal!
(a) unique (synonym); (b) people (synonym); (c) modern (antonym); (d) native (antonym); (e) currently
(antonym); (f) spread (synonym); (g) approximately (synonym); (h) share (synonym); (i) resemblance
(antonym); (j) earlier (antonym); (k) evolve (antonym); (1) originated (synonym); (m) surprisingly (synonym);
(n) tribal (synonym).
5. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
COVID-19 is a highly (a) infectious respiratory (b) disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (c) virus. The virus
(d) emerged in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread to become a global pandemic. The disease (e)
primarily spreads through (f) respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. COVID-
19 can cause a wide range of (g) symptoms, from mild to severe, including fever, cough, (h) fatigue, and
shortness of breath. Some people may also (i) experience more (j) severe complications, such as pneumonia,
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and organ (k) failure. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a
profound impact on the world, leading to widespread illness, death, and economic disruption. Vaccines have
been developed to help control the (l) spread of the virus, but the (m) pandemic continues to pose a significant
public health (n) challenge.
a) infectious (antonym); b) disease (synonym); c) virus (antonym); d) emerge (synonym); e) primarily
(synonym); f) respiratory (synonym); g) symptom (synonym); h) fatigue (antonym); i) experience
(antonym); j) severe (antonym); k) failure (synonym); 1) spread (synonym); m) pandemic (antonym); n)
challenge (synonym).
6. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay
of Bengal with colorful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of
Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred-year-old Buddhist temples
indicate the age-old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus
and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and
MaghiPurnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs.
(a) truly (antonym); (b) sanctuary (synonym); (c) migratory (synonym); (d) vibrant (synonym); (e) indicate
(synonym); (f) heritage (synonym); (g) area (synonym); (h) holy (antonym); (i) attend (antonym); (j) indigenous
(antonym); (k) pilgrims (synonym); (l) enjoy (synonym); (m) traditional (antonym); (n) festival (synonym).
7. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Food adulteration is one of the most talked of problems at present in Bangladesh. In markets there is hardly
any food item which is not adulterated. Fruits, vegetables, fishes, milk and milk products among others are
severely adulterated in markets all over Bangladesh. A recent survey conducted in different areas of Dhaka
City shows that about half of the 82 samples of fish, vegetables, milk and milk products have been found
adulterated with DDT, Aldrin and other poisonous chemicals. There are some definite reasons behind food
adulteration. For example, the people who are responsible to check adulteration are not serious in their duties.
Besides, chemicals like formalin are easily available to dishonest people. And the most striking reason is greed
along with lack of consciousness. Some dishonest people want to make unbridled profit through the unfair
ways of food adulteration.
(a) adulteration (synonym); (b) problems (antonym); (c) hardly (synonym); (d) severely (antonym); (e) recent
(synonym); (f) conducted (synonym); (g) poisonous (antonym); (h) definite (antonym); (i) example (synonym); (j)
responsible (antonym); (k) serious (synonym); (1) available (antonym); (m) greed (antonym); (n) unbridled
(synonym).
8. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Reading newspaper is quite a laudable habit. Some people cannot help reading newspaper getting up from
bed in the morning. It is true that with the invention of radio, TV, computer and internet men have easy
access to information worldwide. But importance of newspaper has not lessened at all. A newspaper,
nowadays, caters to the taste of different sects of people. In a newspaper one can get news about politics,
international affairs, cine news and sports news. At present people are getting used to know the information
from electric media as there are internet facilities available.
(a) quite (antonym); (b) laudable (synonym); (c) invention (antonym); (d) access (synonym); (e) importance
(antonym); (f) lessened (antonym); (g) caters (synonym); (h) taste (synonym); (i) sects (synonym); (j) affairs
(synonym); (k) easy (antonym); (1) true (synonym); (m) international (antonym); (n) available (synonym).
9. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting,
they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be
so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that
can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect
morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and
what not.

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(a) assets (synonym); (b) fascinating (antonym); (c) uninteresting (antonym); (d) interest (synonym); (e) immoral
(synonym); (f) long (synonym); (g) impatient (antonym); (h) contain (synonym); (i) illogical (antonym); (j)
indifferent (synonym); (k) instructive (synonym); (l) perfect (antonym); (m) ethical (antonym); (n) vital
(antonym).
10. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Smoking is a very bad habit. It is a (a) dangerous habit too. It is so dangerous and (b) mortifying that it may
cause cancer, heart attack, high blood pressure, chronic troubles, and other serious (c) diseases. Smoking
tobacco products is a (d) major health (e) hazard. One puff of cigarette smoke contains fifteen billion
particles of extremely (f) poisonous things such as nicotine, methyl alcohol, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde, arsenic and several other acids. These are all really very (g) fatal and (h) injurious to health.
Nicotine (i) constricts the size of blood-vessels which (j) impedes the (k) normal flow of blood and oxygen
in the body. It causes the heart to beat faster. Arsenic and tobacco tar are cancer-causing agents in animals
and human beings. Tobacco tar forms a brown sticky mass (l) inside the lungs and it (m) hinders the easy
flow of blood. In short, the dangers of smoking are quite (n) unlimited and all should avoid it to live a happy
and peaceful life.
(a) dangerous (synonym); (b) mortifying (antonym); (c) diseases (synonym); (d) major (antonym); (e) hazard
(synonym); (f) poisonous (antonym); (g) fatal (antonym); (h) injurious (synonym); (i) constricts (synonym);
(j) impede (antonym); (k) normal (synonym); (l) inside (antonym); (m) hinder (synonym); (n) unlimited
(antonym).
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
There are two schools of experts regarding earthquake. One school comprising engineers and geologists, is
of the view that the recurrence of quakes in recent years should be taken as a signal for a major earthquake.
Another school comprising similar categories of experts, however, believes that the concern should not be
amplified because although there are a number of fault lines in the geographical areas comprising
Bangladesh, none of them is active enough to pose a major threat. But whatever may be the prediction of
the experts, Bangladesh must take precautions against earthquake. It is because most of the buildings of the
megacities are constructed in an unplanned way and any major earthquake may create a great disaster here.
(a) school (synonym); (b) expert (antonym); (c) comprise (synonym); (d) view (synonym); (e) recurrence
(synonym); (f) major (antonym); (g) similar (antonym); (h) believe (antonym); (i) active (antonym); (j) pose
(synonym); (k) prediction (synonym); (l) precaution (antonym); (m) create (antonym); (n) disaster
(synonym).
12. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
The justice of nature is inevitable. Be it an iota of truth or falsehood, it will come to light ultimately. Nature
never fails in its dispensation of justice. Whatever we try to resist it, it exposes itself. Some foolish people
try to sweep their evil deeds under the carpet. They put on sham modesty and religiosity to hide their evil
deeds. But nature is never unfailing in unearthing their hypocrisy, deviltry and masquerading. They are
condemned to infamy, brought to justice and put to pillory. And the common people heave a sigh of relief.
So, committing a sin or misdeed, one should think of the consequences resulting from the sin. If a person
thinks about consequence, he or she cannot commit a sin.
(a) justice (antonym); (b) inevitable (synonym); (c) falsehood (antonym); (d) ultimately (synonym) (e) never
(antonym); (f) resist (antonym); (g) foolish (antonym); (h) sham (synonym); (i) unearth (antonym); (j)
pillory (synonym); (k) commit (synonym); (1) misdeed (synonym) (m) think (synonym); (n) result
(antonym).
13. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
The National Memorial is the (a) symbol of the nation's respect for the martyrs of the war of (b) liberation. It
is located at Savar, Dhaka. Its (c) foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day in 1972. The
(d) entire (e) complex (f) covers an area of 126 acres. It will (g) include a mosque, a library and a museum.
The museum will (h) preserve the (i) relics of the Liberation War. There is a series of 7 towers that (j) rise by
stages to a height of 150 feet. These seven towers (k) represent the seven heroes who made (l) supreme sacrifice
in the Liberation War. The height of the towers stands for the high sacrifice of every martyr. There are several
graves of the martyrs close to the tower. Standing (m) before the graves, we bow down our heads in (n) respect
of their sacrifice.
(a) symbol (synonym); (b) liberation (synonym); (c) foundation (synonym); (d) entire (antonym); (e)
complex (synonym); (f) cover (antonym); (g) include (antonym); (h) preserve (antonym); (i) relics
(synonym); (j) rise (antonym); (k) represent (synonym); (l) supreme (synonym); (m) before (antonym); (n)
respect (antonym).
14. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. As we look around, we discover beauty in pleasurable
objects and sight-in nature, in the laughter of children, in the kindness of strangers. But asked to define, we
run into difficulties. Does beauty have an independent objective identity? Is it universal, or is it dependent
on our sense perceptions? Does it lie in the eye of the beholder? -we ask ourselves. A further difficulty
arises when beauty manifests itself not only by its presence, but by its absence as well, as when we are
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be more as when there is widespread hunger and injustice in a society. Philosophers have told us that beauty,
or may be more as when there is widespread hunger and injustice in a society. Philosophers have told us
that beauty is an important part of life, but isn't ugliness a part of life too?
(a) beauty (antonym); (b) appreciate (antonym); (c) define (synonym); (d) discover (synonym); (e) pleasure
(synonym); (f) stranger (antonym); (g) objective (antonym); (h) universal (antonym); (i) perception (synonym);
(j) beholder (synonym); (k) further (synonym); (l) manifest (antonym); (m) repulse (synonym); (n) injustice
(antonym).
15. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly in the morning is
a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature
appears at her best. At that time, everything remains quiet and seems impressive. The environment with
birds and beasts becomes calm and serene. The people who go out for a walk in the morning cannot but be
impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. Making morning walk a part of your daily
routine can strengthen the heart and control blood pressure. Walking is easy on your heart, and you will
work out without feeling exhausted. It helps elevate the heart rate and burn calories that are essential for
weight loss. Morning walks do more than just rejuvenating the body. They have the same positive effect on
the mind as well.
(a) pleasant (antonym); (b) beneficial (antonym); (c) regularly (synonym); (d) exercise (synonym); (e) appear
(synonym); (f) quiet (antonym); (g) impressive (antonym) (h) serene (synonym); (i) impressed (synonym); (j)
jovial (antonym); (k) strengthen (synonym); (l) exhausted (synonym); (m) elevate (antonym), (n) rejuvenate
(synonym).
16. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:
Nelson Mandela (a) guided South Africa from the (b) shackles of apartheid to a multi-racial democracy, as an
icon of (c) peace and reconciliation who came to (d) embody the struggle for justice around the world.
Imprisoned for nearly three decades for his (e) fight against white minority rule, Mandela never lost his (f)
resolve to fight for his people’s (g) emancipation. He was determined to bring down apartheid while avoiding
a (h) civil war. His (i) prestige and (j) charisma helped him win the support of the world. “I hate race
discrimination most (k) intensely and in all its (l) manifestations.” Mandela said in his acceptance speech on
becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994, ... “The time for the healing of the (m) wounds has
come. The moment to bridge the (n) chasms that divide us has come.”
(a) guided (antonym); (b) shackles (synonym); (c) peace (antonym); (d) embody (synonym); (e) fight (synonym);
(f) resolve (synonym); (g) emancipation (synonym); (h) civil (antonym); (i) prestige (synonym); (j) charisma
(synonym); (k) intensely (antonym); (l) manifestations (synonym); (m) wounds (synonym); (n) chasms
(synonym).
17. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet who gave voice to the (a) struggles of the Palestinian people.
After the (b) establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Darwish witnessed (c) massacres that forced his
family to (d) escape to Lebanon. A year later their clandestine return to their homeland put them in limbo,
as they were (e) declared "present-absent aliens." Darwish left El-Birwa a second time in 1970 and traveled
to the Soviet Union to (f) complete his education in Moscow. He lived in Cairo, Beirut, London, and Paris,
as well as Tunis, Tunisia, before returning in 1996 to live in Palestine, in the West Bank town of Ramallah.
He was a member of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and wrote the
declaration of (g) independence issued by the Palestine National Council in 1988, but he resigned from the
PLO in 1993 to protest the signing of the Oslo Accords by PLO chairman Yasser Arafat. In 2000 the Israeli
education minister made plans to (h) include Darwish's poems of reconciliation in the school curriculum,
but Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak vetoed the plan. Darwish was (i) impressed by the Iraqi poets Abd
al-Wahhab Al-Bayati and Badr Shakir al-Sayyaab. He (j) cited Arthur Rimbhaud and Allen Ginsberg as
literary influences. Darwish (k) admired the Hebrew poet Yehuda Amichai, but (l) described his poetry as
a "challenge to me, because we write about the same place. He wants to use the landscape and history for
his own (m) benefit based on my (n) destroyed identity.
(a) struggles (synonym); (b) establishment (antonym); (c) massacres (synonym); (d) escape (synonym); (e)
declared (synonym); (f) complete (synonym); (g) independence (antonym); (h) include (antonym); (i) impress
(synonym); (j) cite (synonym); (k) admired (antonym); (l) describe (synonym); (m) benefit (synonym); (n)
destroy (antonym).
18. Read the passage and then write the antonym and synonym of the words as directed below.
The admissions season is an (a) absolute storm. It's a (b) whirlwind of sleepless nights, schedules thrown
into (c) disarray, and all sorts of (d) chaos. There's just no (e) denying it – this is the time when everything
gets turned upside down. Navigating this journey isn't a walk in the park either. We've got a (f) boatload of
options, and more often than not, we find ourselves (g) grappling with that classic (h) conundrum: Do we
go for the (i) prestigious university, or do we follow our heart and pick the major that truly lights our fire?
This is an all too familiar (j) scenario for students who get into various public universities, the (k) reputation
of the universities (l) compels the students to study there (m) despite having other option to (n) venture out.
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(a) absolute (synonym); (b) whirlwind (synonym); (c) disarray (antonym); (d) chaos (synonym); (e) denying
(antonym); (f) boatload (synonym); (g) grappling (antonym); (h) conundrum (synonym); (i) prestigious
(antonym); (j) scenario (synonym); (k) reputation (antonym); (l) compel (synonym); (m) despite (synonym);
(n) venture (antonym).
19. Read the passage and then write the synonym or antonym as directed below.
(a) Self-reliance is the pilgrim's best staff, the worker's best (b) tool. It is the master key that unlocks all the
(c) difficulties. of life. "Help yourself and heaven will help you" is a (d) maxim which receives daily (e)
confirmation. Help from within always strengthens; but help from without (f) invariably weakens the (g)
recipients. The (h) habit of (i) depending on others tend to weaken the intellectual faculties and (j) paralyse
the judgement. The struggle against adverse (k) circumstances has on the contrary, a strengthening (m)
effect like of the pure mountain air on any enfeebled (n) frame.
(a) self-reliance (synonym); (b) tool (synonym); (c) difficulty (antonym); (d) maxim (synonym); (e) confirm
(antonym); (f) invariable (synonym); (g) recipient (antonym); (h) habit (synonym); (i) depending (synonym); (j)
paralyse (antonym); (k) circumstance (synonym); (l) master (antonym); (m) effect (synonym); (n) frame
(synonym).
20. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.
Technology has (a) drastically changed the way we live our lives. It has made everything faster and more
efficient, due to (b) advancements in communication, transportation, and medicine. However, it is also
important to consider the (c) environmental impact of technology on our society. One of the (d) adverse
effects of technology is the increase in (e) social isolation. With so much of our communication happening
online, it is easy to become (f) disconnected from the world around us. This can lead to (g) mental issues
such as depression and anxiety. Another (h) detrimental effect of technology is the loss of (i) interpersonal
skills. With so much automation and (j) artificial intelligence, we are becoming more and more reliant on
machines to do our work for us. This can lead to a decrease in our ability to think critically and solve
problems on our own. However, technology can also have (k) positive effects. For example, it has enabled
us to (l) communicate with people from all over the world and has given us access to information that we
may not have been able to obtain otherwise. It has also made it easier to (m) simplify our daily lives from
online shopping to smart home devices. In conclusion, while technology has many benefits, we must also
consider its (n) negative effects on our society and take steps to mitigate them.
(a) drastically (synonym); (b) advancement (synonym); (c) environmental (synonym); (d) adverse
(antonym); (e) social (antonym); (f) disconnected (antonym); (g) mental (synonym); (h) detrimental
(synonym); (i) interpersonal (antonym); (j) artificial (antonym); (k) positive (antonym); (l) communicate
(synonym); (m) simplify (antonym); (n) negative (antonym).

9. Punctuations and Capitalization

1. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Perhaps you dont always need to use commas, periods colons, etc. to make sentences clear. When I am in a
hurry, tired cold, lazy or angry, i sometimes leave out punctuation marks. Grammar is stupid. I can write
without it and don't need it my uncle harry once said. He was not very clever and i never understood a word
he wrote to me. I think ill learn some punctuation, not too much, enough to write to uncle harry he needs some
help.
2. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
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.
3. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Wolf : Youre a naughty lamb I see.
Lamb : Naughty for what
Wolf : You're making my water dirty can't you see
Lamb : Well its really amusing.
Wolf : Is it looking funny to you
Lamb : You're standing upstream. Its you who are making my water dirty.
Wolf : Ok. Leave it. youd been rude to me a year ago.
Lamb : Oh my goodness I was not even born a year ago.
Wolf : Perhaps it wasn't you. It was your father.
Lamb : Whats my fault?
Wolf : You're ill-mannered.
4. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
I ran out into the garden Granny I shouted Look at the picture I found it in the box of the old things whose picture
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is it I jumped on the bed beside my grandmother and she walloped me on the bottom and said now Ive lost count
of my stitches and the next time you do that Ill make you finish the scarf yourself
5. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Rats : Stop Stop
Monkey : Why? Why should I stop
Rats : Stop! Youre eating all our bread
Monkey : Well I m trying my level best to divide the bread equally
Rats : No you are not. youre just eating it
Monkey : Its difficult; Ive told you at the beginning Haven't I?
Rats : yes, you have
Monkey : I've also told you that it ll cost you a lot.
Rats : That doesn't mean you'll all our bread!
Monkey : Let me try again
6. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.2023
Karim : Wheres your pen
Rony : Its gone
Karim : Gone
Rony : Yes it was on the desk a few minutes ago.
Karim : I left it on the desk Now there's no sign of it
Rony : Its my favourite pen What can I do?
Karim : Lets complain to the Principal.
Rony : For what
Karim : For your pen
Rony : Are you mad Will I complain to the Principal for a pen
7. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell the reason
of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said” oh sir, I have a sad tale to tell you would you
please hear my story?” Yes I would like to, "I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began
to cry
8. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Laila : I cant see anything. Where am I?
Aunt : Youre safe in your Aunts house. Whats the matter?
Laila : I'm afraid I can hear a sound.
Aunt : But I cant.
Laila : Listen again can you hear it now?
Aunt : Yes I can.
Laila : Is it a ghost?
Aunt : No, its only an owl.
Laila : Owl But it makes a horrible sound.
Aunt : It's a bird only dear.
Laila : Could you sleep with me?
Aunt : Okay Now go to sleep Laila. You're very tired After your long journey.
Laila : You're right.
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
What a good time I shall be eating this meat when I get home said a dog as it started to cross a stream of water
He stopped suddenly looked down into the water there was his shadow that dog has a larger piece than I he
said I want that piece of meat and will have it He growled but the dog in the water did not move nor did he
drop his piece of meat It was a foolish dog it lost its own meat So it had nothing to eat that day
10. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
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 exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. Often my mom says marie darling,
don't be a potato couch.
11. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.

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“I’m not in the least hungry” my guest sighed, “but if you insist, I don’t mind having some asparagus.” I ordered
them.
“Arent you going to have any”
No I never eat asparagus.
“I know there are people who dont 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
12. There are fourteen 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 : Isnt the place safe
Guide : It is But the security does not allow anybody after the sunset.
13. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.2023
The King asked does it hop.
God forbid, said the nephew
Does it still fly!
No.
Does it still sing!
No
"Does it screech if it isnt fed!
"Bring it to me so that I can see it," said the King
14. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street. On being asked to tell the reason
of begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said” oh sir, I have a sad tale to tell you would you
please hear my story?” Yes I would like to, "I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began
to cry
15. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text
correcting the errors.
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly, farhan
Farhan : Yes, i do. Whats 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 : If you are interested in the news of games and sports you can read the sport news page.

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