ARTICLES EXERCISES FOR HSC

Articles Exercises for  HSC

Fill in the blanks with the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some
of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.
1. (a) — angry man is not liked even by (b)–  idiot. There is a difference between
(c)  –educated and (d)  –uneducated. An educated (e)  –man should come forward
to educate (f) — uneducated man. On the other hand (g)  –rich man should have
sympathy for (h) –poor man. Again there is a difference between (i) — rich and (j)
–poor.
2. Mobile phone is (a)  –great invention of modern science. As (b) — consumers
of mobile phone are increasing day by day, (c)  –people are getting benefited. But
it is unfortunate that mobile phone sometimes becomes (d)–  cause of hazard,
especially (e)  –children are affected much. (f) — scientists believe that mobile
phone causes brain tumors, genetic damage and many other (g) –incurable
diseases. They believe that invisible and uncontrolled radioactivity of (h) —
mobile phone causes irreparable damage to (i) –human body. They say that (j)– 
government should control radioactive sources.
3. The process of globalization obviously requires (a)  –common language for
international (b)  –communication. For many different reasons, English has
achieved (c)  –prestige of being that (d)– language because it is (e)  –
international language. It is no longer (f) –unique possession of British or
American or other native-speakers but (g)  –language that belongs to (h)  –
world’s people. This phenomenon has led to (i)  –bewildering variety of (j)  –
English around the world.
4. Newspaper plays (a) — important role in our society. It is (b)  –most useful
thing in our modern life. We cannot think of (c)  –day without it. To read
newspaper is (d)  –good habit. (e)  –more we read newspaper. (f) — more we can
acquire knowledge. If we don’t read it, we shall be (g) — frogs in (h) — dark
well. It is (i)  –looking glass of (j) — modern world.
5. Every student wants to do better in (a) — examination. But it is not (b)  –easy
work. (c)  –student has to do something for this. From (d)  –very beginning he
must be serious. He should read (e)  –texts again and again. He must not
memorize (f)  –answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes
from (g)  –common source. He should have a good (h) — command over English.
By doing all these things (i) — student can hope to make a good (j) –result.
6. Unfair means in the examination is (a) — offence. It degrades (b)  –standard
of education. If the students of (c)  –country do not acquire true (d) –education,
there will be no development for (e)  –country. (f)  –examinee should read
 seriously so that he can cut (g)  –good figure in the examination. To acquire true
education should be the only aim in life of all (h)  –students. (i)  –educated man
cannot support (j)  –unfair means in the examination at all.
 
Answers
1.       (a) an (b) an/the (c) the (d) the (e) × (f) the (g) a (h) a (i) the (j) the
2.       (a) a (b) the (c) × (d) the (e) the (f) × (g) × (h) the (i) the (j) the
3.       (a) a (b) × (c) the (d) × (e) an (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) a (j) ×
4.       (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) a (e) the (f) the (g) × (h) the (i) the (j) the
5.       (a) the (b) an (c) a (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a (h) × (I)  a (j) ×
6.       (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) × (e) the (f) an (g) a (h) the (i) an (j)
 
 
Fill in the blanks with the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some
of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those
blanks.                                                                                
1. Once there lived (a) — poor cobbler. He had (b) — rich neighbour. (c) —
neighbour was blessed with (d) — ill health. So he was (e) — angry man. He was
always (f) — unhappy man. Once he used to think that (g) — richest man was (h)
— happiest man in (i) — world. But his (j) — idea was not correct.
2. Today women are playing (a) — important role in all spheres of (b) — life.
They are no longer confined within (c) — four walls of the kitchens. They have
come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d) — men. They
are joining (e) — wide range of professions and making a great (f) — contribution
to the economy. Now, it has come to (g) — realization of all that it is not possible
to develop the country keeping women, (h) — large section of (i) — population, in
(j) — dark.
3. Mr. Karim is an English (a) — teacher. He is (b) — M.A. in English. He serves
in (c) — ideal institution. He tries to lead (d) — honest life. He is (e) — most
favourite teacher to the students. He speaks English like (f) — English. To speak
(g) — truth he is friendly to (h) — students. He tries heart and soul to help (i) —
students in every possible way. We want (j) — teacher like him.
4. ‘Communicative competence’ means the ability to use (a) — language in (b) —
appropriate manner in different situations. There are two ways of developing
communicative competence in (c) — language. (d) — first is acquisition which is
similar to (e) — way people develop their ability in their mother tongue. It’s a
natural subconscious process in which people are not usually aware of acquiring
(f) — language. They are only aware of (g) — communication. So, acquisition is
picking up (h) — language in (i) — instinctive way. It may be called (j) — implicit
method of learning.
5. Literacy as (a) — skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt
and China soon after (b) — art of writing was invented. Education then was not
for (c) — general people but (d) — privilege for (e) — chosen (f) — few who took
on strategic roles in (g) — running of (h) — state and in religion. In Greece,
education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i) — Greeks,
however, sent only their (j) — male children to school.
6. (a) — idle man and (b) — active man cannot be equal. We know (c) — story of
(d) — ant (e) — grasshopper. (f) — ant was industrious. On the other hand the
grasshopper was really (g) — lazy. The ant knows that (h) — industrious shine.
On (i) — contrary (j) — lazy suffer in life.
 
                                    Answers
1. (a) a;  (b) a;   (c) the; (d) ×;   (e)  an;  (f) an;  (g) the;   (h) the;  (i) the;  (j)
×
2. (a) an;  (b) ×;   (c) the; (d) ×;   (e)  a;  (f) ×;  (g) the;   (h) a;  (i) the;  (j) the
3. (a) ×;  (b) an;   (c) an; (d) an;   (e)  the;  (f) the;  (g) the;   (h) the;  (i) the; 
(j) a
4. (a) ×;  (b) an;   (c) a; (d) the;   (e)  the;  (f) a;  (g) ×;   (h) a;  (i) an (j) the
5. (a) a;  (b) the;   (c) the; (d) a;   (e)  the;  (f) ×;  (g) the;   (h) the;  (i) the;  (j)
×
6. (a) an;  (b) an;   (c) the; (d) an/the;   (e)  a/the;  (f) the;  (g) ×;   (h) the;  (i)
the;  (j) the
 
 
Fill in the blanks of the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of
the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.
1. Industry is (a) — key to success. (b) — industrious can prosper in life. (c) — man
who does not undertake (d) — hard work can never go (e) — long way in (f) — world.
Many (g) — man is not conscious of (h) — importance of (i) — diligence for which
they can’t reap (j) — benefit of success.
2. (a) — 16th December is (b) — red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this
day we achieved victory at (c) — cost of (d) — bloody battle. Bangladesh came into
being as (e) — independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f) — map.
Every year we observe (g) —— day with due solemnity. We remember (h) — supreme
sacrifice of our heroic sons. The day is (i) — public holiday. The day begins with
gunshot. The national flag is hoisted on (j) — top of the each house.
3. Patriotism is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to shed the last drop of
blood to defend (c) — freedom of his country. (d) — man without patriotism is no
better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — all. He thinks for (g) —
welfare of his country. On (h) — other hand, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his
own interest. Those who die for (j) [RTF bookmark start : ]_GoBack [RTF bookmark
end : ] _ GoBack — country are true patriots.
4. Bangladesh is a land of (a) — scenic beauty, (b) — land, (c) — rivers and the forest
are (d) — sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be divided into four
regions. In many places there is lot of amazing beautiful spots. For this reason, (e) —
tourism business can flourish here, (f) — wild animals of (g) — Sundarbans are also
(h) — great asset. Tourism can play (i) — vital role in national economy. But it is still
in elementary stage. So, we have to cross (j) — long way.
5. (a) — morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) — simple
exercise and good for health and (c) — mentality. In the morning, (d) — air is fresh
and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) — environment makes an
effect on (f) — walker’s health and mind when (g) — man enjoys (h) — beauties and
solemnity of (i) — nature in (j) — morning.
6. There is a saying that sincerity is (a) — key to success. (b) — person can prosper in
life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) — rules of sincerity can
never go (d) —  long way in (e) — world. Many (f) — man is not conscious of (g) —
importance of (h) — sincerity for which they don’t have (i) — benefit of (j) — success.
However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.
Answers
1. (a) the (b) the  (c) the (d) × (e) a (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) × (j) the
2. (a) the (b) a (c) the (d) a (e)  an (f) × (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) the
3. (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) a (f) a (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the
4. (a) × (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) × (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) a (j) a
5. (a) × (b) a (c) × (d) the (e) × (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) × (j) the
6. (a) the (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) × (i) the (j) ×
 
 
 
Question: Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as
necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those
blanks. 5
Set-1
It was (a) — open field in Delhi. In it there was no room left for any more people.
Some boys, some young and the old (b) — all assembled there to watch (c) —
elephant fighting. (d) — prince was watching the fighting sitting at (e) — side of the
field. (f) — fight was going on. Suddenly an elephant rushed towards (g) — innocent
child. The people began to run away out of (h) — fear. The prince found it difficult to
get through (i) — rush of so many people. He brought out his sword and saved the
child by fighting with (j) — elephant.
Ans. (a) an (b) × (c) an (d) A (e) a (f) The (g) an (h) × (i) the (j) the
Set-2
The camel is not (a) — animal of our country. It is (b) — animal of (c) — desert.
Desert is an area without any trees or water except (d) — date trees. Though (e) —
camel looks ugly indeed, there is no other animal so useful as it. There is (f) — hump
on (g) — back of the camel. The camel can live if it does not get any food for fifteen
days. (h) — date trees grow in the abundance in the desert. The camel lives on date
leaves. There is (i) — bladder in the throat of the camel. It preserves water in it and
can run fast on the sand with heavy loads. So it is called (j) — ship of desert.
Ans. (a) an (b) the (c) the (d) × (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) The (i) a (j) the
Set-3
Here is (a) — story about (b) — English king. This king lived in England many years
ago. His name was Alfred. Alfred was (c) — good king because he helped his people.
You know England is (d) — land of the English people. But in those days, there were
also people in England from (e) — other land, Denmark. They wanted to take away
England from the English people. So there were fights between these two nations. In
(f) — one fight Alfred fought all the day but in the end he had to run away. All (g) —
day he walked and at night he slept under a big banyan tree. Next day he looked for a
house. He found (h) — little house in the fields and went up to the door. (i) — old
woman opened (j) — door and gave him shelter and food.
Ans. (a) a (b) an (c) a (d) the (e) the (f) × (g) × (h) a (i) An (j) the
Set-4
(a) — ant is (b) — industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as (c) — ant. If
we observe the life of (d) — successful man, we will find that he was (e) —
industrious. The industrious are liked by all in (f) — world. On (g) — other hand, (h)
— idle person is disliked by all. So, industry is (i) — must to prosper in (j) — life
because we know industry is the key to success.
Ans. (a) An (b) an (c) the (d) a (e) × (f) the (g) the (h) an (i) a (j) ×
Set-5
(a) — library is usually a room or a building where (b) — huge collection of books of
various subjects are kept ready for the readers. (c) — students come here to pass their
leisure hours by reading books, magazines, journals, etc. There is (d) — librarian
who is in charge of (e) — library. His duty is to keep the books in (f) — library in (g)
— perfect order. (h) — true function of (i) — school library is to supply the students
(j) — good books that widen their knowledge.
Ans. (a) A (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) The (f) the (g) a (h) The (i) a (j) the
 
Question: Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as
necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those
blanks. 5
Set-6
Bangladesh is (a) —- overpopulated country. Population problem is (b) —- burning
question of Bangladesh. Though (c) —- population of (d) —- country is (e) —- asset,
it has already become (f) —- great problem in our country because (g) —- country
cannot afford to give (h) —- people the basic necessaries of (i) —- life equally to all.
So we should try to make the equity among all by controlling (j) —- population
growth.
Ans. (a) an (b) the (c) the (d) a (e) an (f) a (g) the (h) the (i) × (j) the
Set-7
Dowry means (a) —- property or money brought by a bride to her husband. During
the marriage ceremony (b) —- section of greedy people claim much wealth or money
from (c) —- guardians of the brides. (d) —- poor illiterate girls become (e) —- victims
of dowry. If (f) —- guardians fail to fulfill (g) —- demand of (h) —- bridegroom the
brides are maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their daughters. It is
(i) —- social curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the outlook of (j) —-
people specially the male members.
Ans. (a) × (b) a (c) the (d) The (e) the (f) × (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) the
Set-8
(a) —- reporter is (b) —- person who collects (c) —- news from any place of the
country or from any country of the world. He works for (d) —- certain newspaper or
(e) —- news agency. He plays (f) —- important role in the newspaper industry. He
supplies (g) —- various news to (h) —- news agency or newspaper. A reporter should
be (i) —- ideal person to supply true reports. He must be (j) —- industrious person
too.
Ans. (a) A (b) a (c) × (d) a (e) a (f) an (g) × (h) the (i) an (j) an
Set-9
(a) —- export fair means (b) —- fair where various types of goods and commodities
are displayed in order to draw (e) —- attention of the native as well as (d) —-
overseas buyers. Different organizations of (e) —- different countries set up their
respective stalls with a view to displaying their commercial articles. They supply
brochures to advertise (f) —- qualities of their articles. (g) —- good number of buyers
of different countries are seen in this fair. The buyers of (h) —- overseas country
generally do not buy things from this fair. They only justify (i) —- qualities of the
things with a motive to buy in future. A fair like this bears (j) —- economic
importance and value.
Ans. (a) An (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) × (f) the (g) A (h) an (i) the (j) an
Set-10
Freedom is (a) —- eternal desire of man. (b) —- spirit of revolution emerges from this
desire. This very spirit inspires (c) —- man to achieve his freedom. We are the
inhabitants of (d) —- independent Bangladesh. But it was not free in (e) —- past.
Bangladesh lost her independence in (f) —- different phases of (g) —- history. At last,
Bangladesh became free in 1971 from (h) —- then Pakistan rulers after (j) —- fierce
fighting, Now, it is our duty to make (j) —- Liberation War meaningful by realizing its
importance on our national life.
Ans. (a) the (b) The (c) × (d) an (e) the (f) × (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) the
Set-11
The college magazine plays an important role in (a) —- college life. It is different
from (b) —- other regular journals as it is the product of young minds. (c) —- editor
of the college magazine is (d) —- student who acts under the supervisor of (e) —-
teacher. (f) —- magazine is (g) —- mouthpiece of the students of the college. (h) —-
budding writers find (i) —- opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas. (j) —-
student feels proud and happy when he finds his article in print.
Ans: (a) × (b) ×/the (c) The (d) a (e) a (f) The (g) a (h) The (i) an (j) A.
 
 
 
1. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Tea is a drink. It is also (a) ———–refreshing drink. The preparation of tea is a long
but (b) ———-interesting process, (c) ———-water is first boiled in (d)——-— kettle
and (e)———-desired
quantity of (f) ———- tea dust is put in it. After (g)———– few minutes (h) ———–
boiled leaves are separated (i) ———– liquor. Then the liquor is poured into (j)
———–cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it.
2. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
(a) ———– 16th December is (b) ———- red letter day in the history of Bangladesh.
On this day, we achieved (c) ———- freedom at the cost of (d) ———- bloody battle
and Bangladesh
came into (e)———-being and made a place in (f)———-world map as (g) ———-
independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) ———- enthusiastic
atmosphere. We remember
(i) ———-great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j)
———-great tribute to them.
3. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Once upon (a) ———-time there was (b) ——— king. His palace was surrounded by
(c) —— —–beautiful gardens. One day he fell ill. He called in (d)———— doctor. But
(e) ———–doctor could not say what wrong was with him. More (f) ——— doctors
were called. Finally they said that (g)———-king could be healed if he wore (h)
———– shirt of (i) ———– happy man. (j)———-messengers were sent everywhere,
but no happy man could be found.
4. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Long   ago (a) ——— mirror was found in (b) ———paddy field by (c)———-old
farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) ——— area had ever seen a 
mirror. So, when (e) ———-farmer
looked into (f) ——— mirror, he was surprised to see (g)  —— man looking straight
at him. Now, (h) ——— farmer closely (i) ———-resembled his father who had died
many years ago. He thought that it was his father (j) ——— inside it and saluted him
with love and respect.
5. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Socrates believed that (a) ——-angry man was more of (b)———-beast than human
being. He had a wife who used to lose her temper on (c) ———-slightest excuse. One
day (d) ———-woman got more furious and began to insult him. He went out and sat
on the door step of his (e) ———house. He looked out on the public (f)——- street.
The wife found that he was paying (g) ——— least heed to her. So she began to pour
hot water on (h) ——-head of Socrates. The passers-by were very amused at (i)
———– incident. They had seen such (j) ——- incident before.
6. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Childhood or boyhood is (a) ———- man’s formative period. During this period (b)
——– child receives training from its mother, (c) ———-mother’s tender heart always
looks to (d) ———- welfare and well-being of (e) ———child. If during this period (f)
——— mother tries to bring (g) ———–child up carefully and according to her (h)
———- best ideas, (i) ——child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and
teachers and love (j) ——— all irrespective of cast creed and colour.
7. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
Today women are playing (a) ——- important role in all spheres of (b) ——- life.
They are no longer confined within (c)———– four walls of the kitchens. They have
come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d) ———-men. They
are joining (e) ———– wide range of professions and making a great (f)———–
contribution to the economy. Now it has come to (g)—— realisation of all that it is
not possible to develop the country keeping women, (h) —– large section of (i) —–
population, in (j)——-dark.
8.Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not needed:
(a) ——— ant is (b)——— industrious insect. Bees are also (c) —– industrious
insects. If we observe the life of (d) ———-successful man, we will find that he is also
(e) ———-industrious, (f) ———-industrious are appreciated by all. On the other
hand, (g) —–idle are disliked by all. So, industry is (h) ———- must to prosper in (i)
———- life. We all know that industry is the key to success and laziness leads us to (j)
———- misfortune.
9. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed.
Bangladesh is (a) ———world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b) —–great size of our population,
(c)____population explosion is (d) ______constant threat to our environment and (e)-
society. Her population is growing at such
(f)____high rate that (g)_______environment may soon fail to supply (h)— —–
people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i) ——–alarming situation.
Something should be done to change (j)———— situation.
10. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
(a)— honest boy is he who never tells a lie, He carries out (b)———– orders of his
parents. He has (c)———aim in life. He develops (d) ———attitude to serve his
nation. He is (e)——— active worker who upholds (f)——— interest of his nation
above everything. He thinks that he has (g)———role to play in all matters. We
cordially expect such (h)——- boy to change (i) -—– selfish motive of (j)—– people.
11. Use articles in the following passage where necessary. Put a cross (x) where
an article is not needed :
There was (a)_idle man who inherited vast property from his father. He did not like
physical labour. As (b) _ _ result, he became very fat and could not move from one
place to another. He called in (c)_European doctor, (d)_doctor was very intelligent.
He did not prescribe any medicine for (e)_man. He advised him to buy (f)_heavy club
and move it in (g) __ air till he got (h)_tired. Following the
advice of the doctor, he became (i)_thin from (j)_obese man.
12. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
“Under the Greenwood Tree” is (a)_song derived from “As Your Like It,” (b) _
comedy by Shakespeare. In this song (c)_writer’s love of nature has found (d)_
eloquent expression, as has, as (e) _ undertone, his deep concern for (f) limitations of
(g)_human society. In the forest (h)_only enemy of man is bitter
winter and rough weather. Nature has no particular enmity towards man and it treats
undoubtedly (e)_great asset of (f)_country. But when (g) _ __ country fails to feed and
provide them with (h)
_ _ suitable jobs, they become (i) _ burden. Similar is (j)_case with Bangladesh.
13. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross mark (x) where an article is not
needed:
At present Bangladesh faces (a) _ number of (b) _ problems. Of all these problems (c)
_ population problem is (d) _ most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)__great
asset of (f)_country. But when (g)_country fails to feed and provide them with (h) _
suitable jobs, they become (i) _ burden. Similar is (j)_case with Bangladesh.
14. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
I live in (a)_Jigatola near (b)_Rifles Square. When I was (c) _ _ student of
(d)_University of Dhaka, I stayed at Wari in (e)_old Dhaka. Actually, it was in
(f)_Bonogram Lane that originates from (g)_BCC Road which is a branch of
(h)_Renkin Street, (i)_Bangabhaban and (j)_ Baldha Garden are adjacent to this
area.
15. Use articles where necessary. Put cross (x) where an article is not needed :
We live on (a)_ground floor of (b)_old house on (c)_river Kirtankhola. We are very
much afraid of (d) _ _ burglars and always lock up (e)_house very carefully before we
go to (f) _bed. We also take (g)__ precaution of looking under (h)_bed to see if
(i)_burglar is hiding there. We know modern burglars do not hide under beds, but we
go on looking just (j)_same.
16. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
You must have heard (a)_name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is our national poet. He is
known as (b)_rebel poet. He was born in (c)_poor family. He passed his boyhood in
great hardship. When (d) _ _ First World War .broke out, he joined (e) _army. After
(f)_war, he began to write poems. He wrote specially for (g) _ oppressed and down
trodden people. He is called (h) _ Shelley of Bengali literature. His poems and songs
inspired (i) _ Bangalees in (j) _ War of liberation.
17. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) mark where an article is not
needed:
(a) ————— Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) ———
simple exercise and good for health and (c)———–mentality. In the morning, (d)
———- air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) –—
environment makes an effect on (i)———–walkers’ health and mind, when (g)——-—
man enjoys (h) —— – beauties and solemnity of (i) ———nature in (j)———–
morning.
18. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
It is (a)————known fact that English is (b)————-international language. (c).
—— language used by international community is important. Statistics show that 350
million people speak English as (d)—–—— first language and another 300 million
use it as (e)———— second, language. It is (f)——-official language in more than 60
countries of the world. Once it was also (g)————official language of our country.
Most of (h) ———– books of science and technology are written in English, So (i)
———– importance of learning English beggars description. It is (j)———must.
19. Use articles in the following passage where necessary. Put a cross (x) where
an article is not needed :
Though newspaper is not always (a) ———— unmixed blessing, it is (b) —————-
most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c) ————-day without reading (d)
———-,newspaper. Reading newspaper is one of (e) —-—— good habits of a man.
We shall be like (f)———— frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit.
However, some people prefer (g)————electronic media to reading (h)
——————- newspaper. But (i) ————newspaper offers more to its readers than
(j)
—————electronic media.
20. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed.
Once you have completed (a)———- initial diagnosis of your students, you are faced
with selecting subject-matter appropriate to their (b)———-interests, abilities, and
personal – social adjustment as well as to your own teaching objectives. Frequently,
(c) ————– selection and planning of content are not seen as integral (d) ———-
parts of (e) ———- evaluation process, (f) ———– techniques you
select to evaluate how well you and your students have achieved your objectives are
inextricably bound to (g) ———– subject-matter used to teach these objectives. In (h)
———-sense, you must evaluate (i)——— subject- matter itself to (j) ———-
determine if it is appropriate for your objectives.
21. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
Providing enough energy to meet (a) ————ever-increasing demand is one of (b)
————gravest problems (c)— world is now facing. Energy is (d) ———— key to (e)
——–industrialized economy, which calls for (f)———– doubling of electrical output
every ten to twelve years. Meanwhile (g) ———– days of cheap abundant and
environmentally acceptable power may be coming to (h)———end. Coal is plentiful
but polluting, natural gas is (i) ———–scarce, oil is not found everywhere. Nuclear
power now appears (j)————costly and risky.
22. Use articles where necessary. Put cross (x) where an article is not needed :
Cellular radio telephone, also called cellular telephone or cell phone provides voice
telephone and other services to (a)———–mobile users. Cellular telephones primarily
operate like portable or cordless telephones. However, unlike conventional wire-
based cordless phones, cell phones are completely portable and do not require (b)
————jack to access (c) ————- wire-based networks operated by local telephone
companies, (d)————– new generation of services for cell phones include video
conferencing and (e)——– internet access with (f) ———— ability to send e-mail.
Cellular telephones have become very popular with (g) ————— professionals and
(h)———-consumers as (i)———–way to communicate easily. It has been (j)
————–alternative to conventional wire-based services.
23. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross mark (x) where an article is not
needed:
James Norman Hall was (a)———— American writer. He wrote (b).————– story
about(c)—————wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a
farmer. While in (d)————-Tahiti, he was short of (e)——— money and rented (f)
———— one room house about
22 kilometers from (g)———— town. He was doing (h)—–interesting writing there.
To save money he wanted to make (i)——–vegetable garden in front of his house. But
(j)——-land was full of ants and land-crabs. They foiled all his attempts.
24. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
We know (a)——– man is (b)———- rational creature. It is (c)———- rationality in
him which makes him (d) ———– different species. He can differentiate between (e)
——–right and (f) ———–wrong. This is why (g)———– man is considered (h)
———–best creation of (i) ———-creator of (j)———— universe.
25. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross mark (x) where an article is not
needed:
A brilliant student is (a) — asset. One day he may be (b)——engineer or (c)—–
M.B.B.S.doctor. He makes (d)—–best use of his time. He makes a proper division of
his time and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e) —-golden period
of (f) —- life. He has (g) — aim in life. He knows that (h) – life without (i) — aim is
like (j) — ship without a rudder.
26. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
(a) —–idle man and (b) —–active man cannot be equal. We know (c)—–story of (d)
—–ant and (e)– grasshopper, (f)- ant was industrious. On the other hand, the
grasshopper was really (g) —–lazy. The ant knew that (h) —–industrious shine. On (i)
——–contrary, (j) —–lazy suffer in life.
27. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed :
Bangladesh is a land of (a) ——-scenic beauty, (b) ——-land, (c)-rivers and the
forests are (d) ——— sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be
divided into four regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful spots.
There are many historical places also. For this reason, (e) ——-tourism business can
flourish here, (f) ——-wild animals of (g) ——- Sundarbans are also (h) ——-great
asset. Tourism can play (i) ——-vital role in national economy. But it is still in its
tender age. So, we have to cross (j) ——-long way.
28. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
Bangladesh is (a) ————world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b) —— great size of our population, (c)————
population explosion is (d) ————constant threat to our environment and (e)———
society. Here population is growing at such (f) ——-high rate that (g)——
environment may soon fail to supply (h)——-people with their minimum necessities. It
is indeed (i) ———alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)
————-situation.
29. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
Newspaper plays (a) ———important role in our society. It is (b)——–most useful
thing in our modern life. We cannot think of (c)——–day without it. To read news
paper is (d) ——– good habit, (e) ——– more we read newspaper (f) ——– more we
can acquire knowledge. If we don’t read it, we shall be (g) ——–frogs in (h) ——–
dark well. It is (i) ——–looking glass of (j)——–modern world.
30. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
When (a) ———— great poet, Ferdousi, began to write (b).—— Shahnama, the sultan
promised him (c) ————piece of gold for each (d)   ———-verse. When (e) ——–
epic was finished, it contained sixty thousand (f) ———— verses. Instead of giving
gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousand silver (g) ————- coins. The poet
refused to take the silver coins and left the court with (h)——broken heart. He was (i)
—– aggrieved man. Later on the sultan realized that he had made (j)——blunder.
31. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross mark (x) where an article is not
needed:
An angry man is not liked (a) —— even by (b) —— idiot. There is difference between
the educated and (c) –person should come forward to educate (e)—— uneducated. On
the other hand (f)–rich man should have (g) —— sympathy for (h) —— poor there is
difference between (i)—— poor man and
(j) —— rich man.
32. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (x) where an article is not needed:
We were returning home. On (a)——– way we met (b) ———little girl. She was
selling (c) —— flowers on (d) ——— street. She requested us to buy (e)——– flower.
My mother is (f)——–kind- hearted woman, (g)——–motherly affection rose at (h)
——— sight of her. She gave her (i) ——— ten taka note and bought some flowers.
We should be kind to (j) —helpless.
 
Articles
Use articles in the following passage. Put a cross ( ) where an article is not needed.
27.
(a) — man generally likes (b) — freedom. But due to different reasons he has to live
in(c) — society. In (d) — society he cannot do whatever he likes. He has to abide
by(e) — rules and regulations of (f) — society he lives in. He should not disturb (g) —
rights of others. If everybody acts within (h) — limits of his freedom, (i) — peaceful
society is formed. Then (j) — world turns into a paradise.
Answer: (a) A, (b)  , (c) a, (d) the, (e) the, (f) the, (g) the, (h) the, (i) a, (j) the.
28.
A gentleman once advertised for (a) — post of a peon and nearly 50 candidates
applied for (b) — post. Of course, only one candidate could be chosen, and 49 must
sent away. When (c) — choice was made, (d) — friend asked (e) — gentleman why
had selected (f) — one who came with (g) — least recommendation. The gentleman
said, ‘There were many things I noticed in his favour.’ He knew (h) — use of the mat
the door, he closed the door gently as he entered, he made way for (i) — lame man
who came into the office and all of my questions were answered properly and
respectively. Think, his politeness is (j) — great recommendation.
Answer: (a) the, (b) the, (c) the, (d) a, (e) the, (f) the, (g) the, (h) the, (i) a, (j) a.
29.
My uncle lives in (a) — USA. Once he was (b) — university teacher. Now he is
working as (c) — expert in (d) — consultancy firm. Though he has been living there
for five years, he has not been issued his (e) — green card. He is trying his best to get
(f) — card. We have heard a lot of stories about his merit. From his childhood he
speaks (g) — English like (h) — English. He is such (i) — brilliant person that my
parents often encourage me to follow him. But I don’t like him because he does not
live in our (j) — beautiful country.
Answer: (a) the, (b) a, (c) an, (d) a, (e)  , (f) the, (g) , (h) the, (i) a, (j) 
30.
Once (a) — poet (b) — Wordsworth was wandering when he suddenly saw a great
number of (c) — daffodils beside the lake. Stretching along (d) — shore of (e) — bay,
they looked as innumerous as (f) — stars in (g) — Milky Way. (h) — daffodils were
fluttering and dancing so gaily in (i) — breeze that even (j) — dancing waves
glittering in the sunshine seemed to pale in comparison.
Answer: (a) the, (b)  , (c) , (d) the, (e) the, (f) the, (g) the, (h) The, (i) the, (j) the.
 
 
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Set-1:
A brilliant student is (a) — asset. One day he may be (b) — engineer or (c) — MBBS
doctor. He makes (d) — best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time
and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e) — golden period of (f) —
life. He has (g) — aim in life. He knows that (h) — life without (i) — aim is like (j) —
ship without rudder.
Set-1 (Ans) : (a) an (b) an (c) an (d) the (e) the (f) X (g) an (h) X
(i) an (j) a,
Set-2:
Bangladesh is a land of (a) — scenic beauty. (b) — land, (c) — rivers and the forests
are (d) — sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be divided into four
regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful spots. There are many
historical places also. For this reason, (e) — tourism business can flourish here. (f)
— wild animals of (g) — Sundarbans are also (h) — great asset. Tourism can play (i)
— vital role in national economy. But it is still in its tender age. So, we have to cross
(j) —long way.
Set-2(Ans): (a) x (b) The (c) the (d) the (e) x (f) The (g) the (h) a
(i) a (j) a.
Set-3:
Bangladesh is (a) — world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b) — great size of our population. (c) — population
explosion is (d) — constant threat to our environment and (e) — society. Here
population is growing at such (f) — high rate that (g) — environment may soon fail to
supply (h) — people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i) — alarming
situation. Something should be done to change (j) — situation.
Set-3(Ans):
(a) the (b) the (c) x/the (d) a (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the.
 
Set-4:
(a) — idle man and (b) — active man can not be equal. We know (c) — story of (d) —
ant and (e) — grasshopper. (f) — ant was industrious. On the other hand, the
grasshopper was really (g) — lazy. The ant knew that (h) — industrious shine. On (i)
— contrary, (j) — lazy suffer in life.
Set-4 (Ans): (a) An (b) an (c) the (d) an/the (e) a/the (f) The (g) x
(h) the (i) the (j) the.
Set-5:
Newspaper plays (a) — important role in our society. It is (b) — most useful thing in
our modern life. We can not think of (c) — day without it. To read newspaper is (d) —
good habit. (e) — more we read newspaper (f) — more we can acquire knowledge. If
we don’t read it, we shall be (g) — frogs in (h) — dark well. It is (i) — looking glass
of (j) — modern world.
Set-5: (Ans):
(a) an (b) the (c) a (d) a (e) The (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) a (j) the.
 
Set-6:
When (a) — great poet Ferdousi, began to write (b) — Shahanama, the Sultan
promised him (c) — piece of gold for each (d) — verse. When (e) — epic was finished,
it contained sixty thousand (f) — verses. Instead of giving gold coins, he offered the
poet only sixty thousand silver (g) — coins. The poet refused to take the silver coins
and left the court with (h) — broken heart. He was (i) — aggrieved man. Later on the
Sultan reaslised that he had made (j) — blunder.
Set-6 : (Ans):
(a) the (b) the (c) a (d) x (e) the (f) x (g) x (h) a (i) an (j) a.Set-7:
 
An angry man is not liked (a) ¾ even by (b) ¾ idiot. There is difference between the
educated and (c) ¾ uneducated. An educated (d) ¾ person should come forward to
educate (e) ¾ uneducated. On the other hand (f) ¾ rich man should have (g) ¾
sympathy for (h) ¾ poor. There is difference between (i) ¾ poor man and (j) ¾ rich
man.
 
Set-7 : (Ans): (a) x (b) an (c) the (d) x (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) the (i) a (j) a.
 
 
 
Set-8:
 
We were returning home. On (a) ¾ way we met (b) ¾ little girl. She was selling (c) ¾
flowers on (d) ¾ street. She requested us to buy (e) ¾ flower. My mother is (f) ¾ kind
hearted woman. (g) ¾ motherly affection rose at (h) ¾ sight of her. She gave her (i) ¾
ten taka note and bought some flowers. We should be kind to (j) ¾ helpless.
 
Set-8 : (Ans): (a) the (b) a (c) x (d) the (e) a (f) a (g) The (h) the (i) a (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-9:
 
(a)  ¾ Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) ¾ simple
exercise and good for health and (c) ¾ mentality. In the morning, (d) ¾ air is fresh
and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) ¾ environment makes an
effect on (f) ¾ walkers’ health and mind, when (g) ¾ man enjoys (h) ¾ beauties and
solemnity of (i) ¾ nature in (j) ¾ morning.
 
Set-9: (Ans): (a) x (b) a (c) x (d) the (e) x (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) x (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-10:
 
Though newspaper is not always (a) ¾ unmixed blessing, it is (b) ¾ most useful thing
in our life. We rarely think of (e) ¾ day without reading (d) ¾ newspaper. Reading
newspaper is one of (e) ¾ good habits of a man. We shall be like (f) ¾ frog in a dark
well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g) ¾ electronic
media to reading (h) ¾ newspaper. But (f) ¾ newspaper offers more to its readers
than (j) ¾ electronic media.
 
Set-10: (Ans): (a) an (b) the/a (c) a (d) a (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) x (i) a/the (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-11:
 
It is (a) ¾ known fact that English is (b) ¾ international language. (c) ¾ language
used by international community is important. Statistics show that 350 million people
speak English as (d) ¾ first language and another 300 million use it as (e) ¾ second
language. It is (f) ¾ official language in more than 60 countries of the world. Once it
was also (g) ¾ official language of our country. Most of (h) ¾ books of science and
technology are written in English. So (i) ¾ importance of learning English beggars
description. It is (j) ¾ must.
 
Set-11: (Ans): (a) a (b) an (c) The/A (d) a (e) a (f) the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) a.
 
Set-12:
 
James Norman Hall was (a) ¾ American writer. He wrote (b) ¾ story about (c) ¾
wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While in (d) ¾
Tahiti, he was short of (e) ¾ money and rented (f) ¾ one room house about 22
kilometres from (g) ¾ town. He was doing (h) ¾ interesting writing there. To save
money he wanted to make (i) ¾ vegetable garden in front of his house. But (j) ¾ land
was full of ants and land crabs. They foiled all his attempts.
 
Set-12: (Ans): (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) x (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) an (i) a (j) the.
Set-7:
 
An angry man is not liked (a) ¾ even by (b) ¾ idiot. There is difference between the
educated and (c) ¾ uneducated. An educated (d) ¾ person should come forward to
educate (e) ¾ uneducated. On the other hand (f) ¾ rich man should have (g) ¾
sympathy for (h) ¾ poor. There is difference between (i) ¾ poor man and (j) ¾ rich
man.
 
Set-7 : (Ans): (a) x (b) an (c) the (d) x (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) the (i) a (j) a.
 
 
 
Set-8:
 
We were returning home. On (a) ¾ way we met (b) ¾ little girl. She was selling (c) ¾
flowers on (d) ¾ street. She requested us to buy (e) ¾ flower. My mother is (f) ¾ kind
hearted woman. (g) ¾ motherly affection rose at (h) ¾ sight of her. She gave her (i) ¾
ten taka note and bought some flowers. We should be kind to (j) ¾ helpless.
 
Set-8 : (Ans): (a) the (b) a (c) x (d) the (e) a (f) a (g) The (h) the (i) a (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-9:
 
(a)  ¾ Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) ¾ simple
exercise and good for health and (c) ¾ mentality. In the morning, (d) ¾ air is fresh
and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) ¾ environment makes an
effect on (f) ¾ walkers’ health and mind, when (g) ¾ man enjoys (h) ¾ beauties and
solemnity of (i) ¾ nature in (j) ¾ morning.
 
Set-9: (Ans): (a) x (b) a (c) x (d) the (e) x (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) x (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-10:
 
Though newspaper is not always (a) ¾ unmixed blessing, it is (b) ¾ most useful thing
in our life. We rarely think of (e) ¾ day without reading (d) ¾ newspaper. Reading
newspaper is one of (e) ¾ good habits of a man. We shall be like (f) ¾ frog in a dark
well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g) ¾ electronic
media to reading (h) ¾ newspaper. But (f) ¾ newspaper offers more to its readers
than (j) ¾ electronic media.
 
Set-10: (Ans): (a) an (b) the/a (c) a (d) a (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) x (i) a/the (j) the.
 
 
 
Set-11:
 
It is (a) ¾ known fact that English is (b) ¾ international language. (c) ¾ language
used by international community is important. Statistics show that 350 million people
speak English as (d) ¾ first language and another 300 million use it as (e) ¾ second
language. It is (f) ¾ official language in more than 60 countries of the world. Once it
was also (g) ¾ official language of our country. Most of (h) ¾ books of science and
technology are written in English. So (i) ¾ importance of learning English beggars
description. It is (j) ¾ must.
 
Set-11: (Ans): (a) a (b) an (c) The/A (d) a (e) a (f) the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) a.
 
Set-12:
 
James Norman Hall was (a) ¾ American writer. He wrote (b) ¾ story about (c) ¾
wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer. While in (d) ¾
Tahiti, he was short of (e) ¾ money and rented (f) ¾ one room house about 22
kilometres from (g) ¾ town. He was doing (h) ¾ interesting writing there. To save
money he wanted to make (i) ¾ vegetable garden in front of his house. But (j) ¾ land
was full of ants and land crabs. They foiled all his attempts.
 
Set-12: (Ans): (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) x (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) an (i) a (j) the.
Set-13:
Cellular radio telephone, also called cellular telephone or cell phone provides voice
telephone and other services to (a) — mobile users. Cellular telephones primarily
operate like portable or cordless telephones. However, unlike conventional wire-
based cordless phones, cell phones are completely portable and do not require (b) —
jack to access (c) — wire-based networks operated by local telephone companies. (d)
— new generation of services for cell phones include video conferencing and (e) —
internet access with (f) — ability to send e-mail. Cellular telephones have become
very popular with (g) — professionals and (h) — consumers as (i) — way to
communicate easily. It has been (j) — alternative to conventional wire-based services.
 
Set-13: (Ans): (a) the/x (b) a (c) the/x (d) the (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) an.
Set-14:
Providing enough energy to meet (a) — ever increasing demand is one of (b) —
gratest problems (c) — world is now facing. Energy is (d) — key to (e) —
industrialized economy, which calls for (f) — doubling of electrical output every ten
to twelve years. Meanwhile (g) — days of cheap abundant and environmentally
acceptable power may be coming to (h) — end. Coal is plentiful but polluting, natural
gas is (i) — scarce, oil is not found everywhere. Nuclear power now appears (j) —
costly and risky.
Set-14 : (Ans): (a) the (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) the (f) the/a (g) the (h) an (i) x (j) x.
Set-15:
Once you have completed (a) — initial diagnosis of your students, you are faced with
selecting subject-matter appropriate of their (b) — interests, abilities, and personal
social adjustment as well to your own teaching objectives. Frequently, (c) — selection
planning of content are not seen as integral (d) — parts of (e) — evaluation process.
(f) — techniques you select to evaluate how well you and your students have achieved
your objectives are inextricably bound to (g) — subject- matter used to teach these
objectives. In (h) — sense, you must evaluate (i) — subject matter itself to (f) —
determine if it is appropriate for your objectives.
Set-15: (Ans): (a) an/the (b) x (c) x/the (d) x (e) the/an (f) The (g) the (h) a (i) the (j) x.
Set-16:
We know (a) — man is (b) — rational creature. It is (c) — rationality in him which
makes him (d) — different species. He can differentiate between (e) — right and (f)
wrong. This is why (g) — man is considered (h) — best creation of (i) — creator of (j)
— universe.
Set-16: (Ans): (a) x (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) x (f) x (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the.
Set-17:
Bangladesh is (a) — world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b) — great size of our population. (c) — Population
explosion is (d) — constant threat to our environment and (e) — society. He
population is growing at such (f) — high rate that (g) — environment may soon fail to
supply (h) — people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i) — alarming
situation. Something should be done to change (j) — situation.
Set-17(Ans): (a) the (b) the (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) the/x (i) an (j) the.
Set-18:
(a) — honest boy is he who never tells a lie. He carries out (b) — orders of his
parents. He has (e) — aim in life. He develops (d) — attitude to serve his nation. He is
(e) — active worker who upholds (f) — interest to his nation above everything. He
thinks that he has (g) — role to play in all matters. We cordially expect such (h) —
boy to change (i) — selfish motive of (j) — people.
Set-18 : (Ans): (a) an (b) the (c) an (d) an (e) an (f) the (g) a (h) a (i) the (j) x.
Set-19:
There was (a) — idle man who inherited vast property from his father. He did not like
physical labour. As (b) — result, he became very fat and could not move from one
place to another. He called in (c) — European doctor. (d) — doctor was very
intelligent. He did not prescribe any medicine for (e) — man. He advised him to buy
(f) — heavy club and move it in (g) — air till he got (h) — tired. Following the advice
of the doctor, he became thin from (j) — obese man.
Set-19: (Ans): (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) The (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) x (i) x (j) an.
Set-20:
“Under the Greenwood Tree” is (a) — song derived from “As You Like It,” (b) —
comedy by Shakespeare. In this song (c) — writer’s love of nature has found (d) —
eloquent expression, as has, as (e) — undertone, his deep concern for (f) —
limitations of (g) — human society. In the forest (h) — only enemy of man is bitter
winter and rough weather. Nature has no particular enmity towards man and it treats
all equally. The forest is the place for one who is content with (i) — small pleasures of
life and has (j) — little ambition.
Set-20: (Ans): (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) an/x (e) an/x (f) the (g) the (h) the (i) x (j) x.
Set-21:
At present Bangladesh faces (a) — number of (b) — problems. Of all these problems
(c) — population problem is (d) — most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e) —
great asset of (f) — country. But when (g) — country fails to feed and provide them
with (h) — suitable jobs, they become (i) — burden. Similar is (j) — case with
Bangladesh.
Set-21: (Ans): (a) a (b) x (c) x/the (d) the (e) a (f) a (g) the (h) x (i) a (j) the.
Set-22:
I live in (a) — Jigatola near (b) — Rifles Square. When I was (c) — student of (d) —
University of Dhaka, I stayed at Wari in (e) — old Dhaka. Actually, it was in (f) —
Bonogram Lane that originates from (g) — BCC Road which is a branch of (h) —
Rankin Street. (i) —Bangabhaban and (j) — Baldha Garden are adjacent to this
areas.
Set-22: (Ans): (a) x (b) x (c) a (d) the (e) x (f) x (g) the (h) x (i) The (j) the.
Set-23:
We live on (a) — ground floor of (b) — old house on (c) — river Kirtankhola. We are
very much afraid of (d) — burglars and always lock up (e) — house very carefully
before we go to (f) — bed. We also take (g) — precaution of looking under (h) — bed
to see if (i) — burglar is hiding there. We know modern burglars do not hide under
beds, but we go on looking just (j) — same.
 Set-23: (Ans): (a) the (b) an (c) the (d) x (e) the (f) x (g) x/the (h) the (i) a (j) the.
 
Set-24:
You must have heard (a) — name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is our national poet. He is
known as (b) — rebel poet. He was born in (c) — poor family. He passed his boyhood
in great hardship. When (d) — First World War broke out, he joined (e) — army.
After (f) —war, he began to write poems. He wrote specially for (g) — oppressed and
down trodden people. He is called (h) — Shelley of Bengali literature. His poems and
songs inspired (i) — Bangalees in (j) — War of liberation.
Set-24: (Ans): (a) the (b) a/the (c) a (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) the.
 
Set-25:
preparation of tea is a long but (b) — interesting process. (c) — Water is first boiled
in (d) — kettle and (e) — desired quantity of (f) — tea dust is put in it. After (g) — few
minutes (h) — boiled leaves are separated from (i) — liquor. Then the liquor is
poured into (j) — cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it.
Set-25: (a) a (b) an/x (c) x (d) a (e) the/a (f) x (g) a (h) the (i) the (j) a.
Set-26:
Once upon (a) — time there was (b) — king. His palace was surrounded by (c) —
beautiful gardens. One day he fell ill. He called in (d) — doctor. But (e) — doctor
could not say what wrong was with him. More (f) — doctors were called. Finally they
said that (g) — king could be healed if he wore (h) — shirt of (i) — happy man. (j) —
messengers were sent everywhere, but no happy man could be found.
Set-26: (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) the (h) the/a (i) a (j) x.
Set-27:
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Long long ago (a) — mirror was found in (b) — paddy field by (c) — old farmer.
Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) — area had ever seen a mirror. So, when
(e) — farmer looked into (f) — mirror, he was surprised to see (g) — man looking
straight at him. Now, (h) — farmer closely (i) — resembled his father who had died
many years ago. He thought that it was his father (j) — inside it and saluted him with
love and respect.
Set-27: (a) a (b) a (c) an (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) x (j) x
 
Set-28:
(a) — 16th December is (b) — red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this
day, we achieved (c) — freedom at the cost of (d) — bloody battle and Bangladesh
came into (e) — being and made a place in (f) — world map as (g) — independent
country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) — enthusiastic atmosphere. We
remember (i) — great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also
pay (j) — great tribute to them.
Set-28: (a) the (b) a (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) an (h) an (i) the (j) a.
Set-29:
Today women are playing (a) — important role in all spheres of (b) — life. They are
no longer confined within (c) — four walls of the kitchens. They have come out of
their cocoons and are working and in hand with (d) — men. They are joining (e) —
wide range of profession and making a great (f) — contribution to the economy. Now
it has come to (g) — realization of all that it is not possible to develop the country
keeping women, (h) — large section of (i) — population, in (j) — dark.
Ans-29:
(a) an (b) x (c) the (d) x (e) a (f) x (g) the (h) a (i) the/x (j) the.
 
Set-30:
Socrates believed that (a) — angry man was more of (b) — beast than human being.
He had a wife who used to lose her temper on (c) — slightest excuse. One day (d) —
woman got more furious and began to insult him. He went out and sat on the door
step of his (e) — house. He looked out on the public (f) —— street. The wife found
that he was paying (g) — least heed to her. So she began to pour hot water on (h) —
head of Socrates. The passers by were very amused at (i) — incident. They had not
seen such (j) — incident before.
Ans-30:
(a) an (b) a (c) the (d) the (e) x (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) an.
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Set-31:
Childhood or boyhood is (a) — man’s formative period. During this period (b) —
child receives training from its mother. (c) — mother’s tender heart always looks to
(d) — welfare and well-being of (e) — child. If during this period (f) — mother tries
to bring (g) — child up carefully and according to her (h) — best ideas. (i) — child is
sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j) — all irrespective of
caste, creed and colour.
Set-31: (a) x/a (b) a (c) x/a (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) the (h) x
(i) The (j) x
 
Set-32:
(a) — ant is (b) — industrious insect. Bees are also (c) — industrious insects. If we
observe the life of (d) — successful man, we will find that he is also (e) — industrious.
(f) — industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g) — idle are disliked by
all. So, industry is (h) — must to prosper in (i) — life. We all know that industry is the
key to success and laziness leads us to (j) — misfortune.
Set-32: (a) an (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) x (j) x
 
 
Use articles where necessary. Put a cross ( ) where no article is needed.
1.
Have you visited our Sangsad Bhaban? (a) — Sangsad Bhaban at (b) — Sher-e-
Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is (c) — wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is
one of (d) — largest and (e) — most spectacular parliament buildings in (f) — world.
Originally designed by (g) — American architect Louis I Kahn, this building is
surrounded by (h) — artificial lake called (i) — Crescent Lake. The rights of (j) —
people of Bangladesh are discussed and preserved in this famous building.
Answer: (a) The; (b)  ; (c) a; (d) the; (e) ; (f) the; (g) an; (h) an; (i) the; (j) the
32.
Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) —– virtues that make (c) — person really
great. If you cultivate (d) — habit of speaking (e) — truth, you cannot command (f) —
confidence of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It
may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie, but it never brings
about (h) —good results. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light.
Then (i) — real character of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
Everybody hates him and also speaks ill of him at the back.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h)  ; (i) the; (j) a;
3.
Long ago there was (a) — Emperor in (b) — China. He increased (c) — taxes very
severely. The people of (d) —– country were very unhappy and could not afford with
(e) — food to eat or tea to drink. They were in (f) — uncomfortable state. But nobody
dared to complain to (g) —– Emperor. One day (h) — wise man was walking with the
Emperor in the garden of (i) – palace. There were dark clouds in (j) — sky.
Answer: (a) an; (b)  ; (c) the;
(d) the; (e)  ; (f) an; (g) the;
(h) a; (i) the; (j) the;
4.
(a) — true friend is (b) — asset to us. He stands by us in (c) — time of danger. He is
obviously not (d) — selfish person. He always wishes for (e) — welfare of us. But it is
(f) — matter of great regret that such (g) — ideal friend is very rare nowadays. Many
(h) — person may behave like (i) — friends but (j) — few of them might be genuine.
Answer: (a) A; (b) an; (c)  ;
(d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) an; (h) a;
(i)  ; (j) a;
 
5.
There are various noble (a) — qualities which distinguish a good man from a bad
man. (b) — aggregate of these qualities of (c) — head and heart constitutes
character. A man of character is (d) — real prince among men. He is (e) — beacon
light of the grouping humanity and its (f) — surest guide. Such (g) — man is one of
the moral forces of the world and morality finds (h) — expression through his words
and deeds. Blessed is the nation that possesses (i) — few such men that (j) — country
depends most for its all around prosperity.
Answer: (a)  ; (b) The; (c) ;
(d) the; (e) the; (f)  ; (g) a;
(h) an; (i) a; (j) a;
6.
English is (a)—international language. We feel (b)— necessity of learning English at
every step. This is (c)—only language of international overseas business,
communication, co-operation and (d)—co-existence. It is essential to receive (e)—
foreign degree or higher education. All (f)—good jobs need English knowing persons.
So every educated man should know how to communicate in (g)—English. To learn
and develop (h)—skill of English especially for (i)—students is very important .No (j)
—student should be ignorant of it.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) the; (d)  ; (e) a; (f) the;
(g)  ; (h) the; (i) the; (j) .
7.
Akbar (a) — Great was one of (b) — greatest emperors of India who ruled this
subcontinent for more than 50 years. He was on one side a great ruler and on the
other side a man of (c) — wisdom. Among all (d) — Mughal rulers he was (e) — best.
As a result his name has been written in the page of (f) — history. Though he was (g)
— uneducated person he had (h) — ability to rule (i) — kingdom like (j) — expert
ruler.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c)  ; (d) the; (e) the; (f) ;
(g) an; (h) the; (i) the; (j) an.
8.
(a) — Cricket is (b) — foreign game in our country. But it is (c) — international
game. After winning (d) — ICC Trophy in (e) — Malaysia in 1996 it has become
more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f) — Kenya Bangladesh got
(g) — first victory in (h) — ODI cricket in 1998. Bangladesh got the taste of winning
(i) — test match in January, 2005 defeating (j) — Zimbabwe.
Answer: (a)  ; (b) a; (c) an; (d) the; (e) ; (f) ; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) .
 
9.
A student must take care of his (a) — health because (b) — sound mind lives in (c) —
sound body. Good health is (d) — the key to success. In order to enjoy good health,
(e) —– student must observe (f) — rules of health. (g) —. Unhealthy man may be (h)
—– possessor of vast (i) —– wealth; but he leads (j) — unhappy life.
Answer: (a)  ; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) An; (h) the; (i)  ; (j) an.
 
10.
Though patriotism is (a) — universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b) — state
herself. (c) —poor people of (d) —– poor country become indifferent to their state
affairs and lose (e) — sense of patriotism. Such people would have become as
patriotic as (f) — Simon Bolivar or (g) —– Abraham Lincoln if they had a caring
government or leader who would make their lives a bit easier. (h) —– people of (i) —
wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with
everything like shelter, education , job and (j) — security.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) The; (d) a;
(e)  ; (f) ; (g) ; (h) The; (i) a; (j) .
 
11.
One day I met (a) — lame man. After talking for a while he showed me (b) —–
identity card. Seeing (c) —– identity card I came to know that he was (d) — university
student. After completing his (e) — study he joined (f) — army. During the Liberation
War he fought (g) — bravely against (h) —occupied army of the then West Pakistan.
But it is (i) — irony of fate that a bullet of (j) – enemies hit on his leg . Thus he lost his
leg.Ê
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) the; (d) a; (e)  ; (f) the; (g) ; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the.
 
 
1. Tea is a drink. It is also (a)—-refreshing drink. The preparation of tea is a long
but (b)———interesting process.(c)——water is first boiled in (d)——kettle and
(e)——–desired quantity of (f)——tea dust is put in it. After (g)—–few minutes (h)
—— boiled levels are separated from (i)——-liquor. Then the liquor is poured
onto (j)——cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it. 
Ans: (a) a (b)x (c) x (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) a (h) the (i)the (j)a
2. Once upon (a)——- time there was (b)—–king. His palaces was surrounded by
(c)——-beautiful garden .One day he fill ill .He called in (d)——doctor. But (e)
 ——-doctor could not say what wrong was with him. More (f)——doctors were
called .finally they said that (g)——king could be healed if he wore(h)—–shirt of
(i)—–happy man .(j)—-messengers were sent every where but no happy man could
be found.
    Ans (a) a (b) a (c) x (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) the (h) The (i) a (j) x
3. Long, long ago , (a)—-mirror was found in (b)—–paddy field by (c)— old
farmer . Neither this farmer, nor anybody else in (d)—-area had ever seen a
mirror . So, when (e)—-farmer looked into (f)—-mirror , he was surprised to see
(g)—–man looking straight at him . Now, (h) — farmer closely (i)—–resembled
his father who had died years ago .He thought that it was his father (j)—– inside it
and saluted him with love and respect .
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Ans: (a) a (b) a (c) an (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) x (j)x
4. (a)—-16th December is (b)–red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this
day, we achieved (c)—freedom at the cost of (d)—–bloody battle and Bangladesh
came into (e)- being and made a place in (f)— world map as (g)—- independent
country . Every year this day is celebrated in (h)— enthusiastic atmosphere .We
remember (i)—– great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country .We
also pay (j)—- great tribute to them .
Ans (a) The (b) a (c) x (d)  a (e) x (f) the (g) an (h) an (i) the (j) the
5. Today women are playing (a)—– important role in all spheres of (b)—- life .
They are no longer confined within (c)—- four walls of the kitchen . They have
come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d)—- men . They
are joining (e)— wide range of professions and making a great (f)———–
contribution to the economy . Now it has come to (g)—- realization of all that it is
not possible to develop the country keeping women , (h)—- large section of (i)—
population in (j)—-dark .
     Ans (a) an (b) x (c) the (d) x (e) the (f)x (g) a (h) a (i) x (j) the
 
6. Childhood or boyhood is (a)—– man’s formative period . During this period
(b)——- child receives training from it’s mother . (c)—- mother’s tender heart
always looks to (d)— welfare and well being of (e)—–child.if during this period
(f)—-mother tries to bring,(g)—–child up carefully and according to (h)—–best
ideas (i)—-child is sure to grow its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)—-
all irrespective of caste,creed and colour.
    Ans (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a/the (h) x (i)the (j) x
7. Socrates believed that (a)——– angry man was more of (b)—- beast than
human being . He had a wife who used to lose her temper on (c)—–slightest
excuse . One day (d)—— woman got more furious and began to insult him . He
went out and sat on the door step of his (e)— house . He looked out on the public
(f)—- street . The wife found that he was playing the least heed to her .So he began
 to pour hot water on (g)—- head of Socrates . The passerby in (h)—  street were
much amused at  (i)— incident . They had not seen such (j)—- incident before .
     Ans (a) an (b)a (c) the (d) the (e)X (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) an
 
8. (a)—–ant is (b)—industrious insects. Bees are also (c)—-industrious insects. If
we observe the life of (d)—–successful man, we will find that he is is also (e)—-
industrious.(f)—–industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g)—-idle
are disliked by all. So, industry is (h)—–must to prosper in (i)—–life. We all know
that industry is the key to success and laziness leads us to (j)—–misfortune.
   Ans (a) The (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) x (j) x
9. Bangladesh is (a) — world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b) — great size of our population. (c) —
population explosion is (d) — constant threat to our environment and (e) —
society. Here population is growing at such (f) — high rate that (g) —
environment may soon fail to supply (h) — people with their minimum necessities.
It is indeed (i) — alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)—
situation.
Ans (a) the (b) the (c) x (d) a (e) x (f)a (g) the (h) the (i) an (j)the
10. There was (a)—–idle man who inherited vest property from his father .he did
not like physical labour .as(b) result ,he became very fat and could not move from
one place to another .he called in (c)—– European doctor.(d)——-doctor was very
intelligent .he did not prescribe any medicine for (e)——man he advised him to
buy (f)——heavy club and move it in (g)——–air till he got (h)—–tired .Following
the advised of the doctor ,he became (i)—–thin from (j)——obese man .
     Ans (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) The (e)the (f)a (g) the (h)x (i) x (j)an
 
11. “Under the Greenwood tree ” is (a)—–song derived from as your like it (b)
——comedy by Shakespeare .in this song (c)—–writers nature has found (d)——
eloquent expression ,as has ,as (e) —undertone ,his deep concern for (f)—–
limitation of (g)——human society .In the forest (h)——–only enemy of man is
bitter winter and rough weather .Nature  has no particular enmity towards man
and it treats all equally .The forest is the place for one who is connect with (i)—–
small pleasure of life and has (j)—–little ambition.
     Ans (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) an/x (e) an/x (f) the (g) a/x/the (h) the (i) the/x (j) a/x
12. (a)——honest boy is he who never tells a lie. He carries out (b)—-orders of his
parents . He has (c)—— aim in life . He develops (d)—–attitude to serve his
nation. He is (e)——— active worker who upholds (f)— interest of his nation
above everything . He thinks that he has (g)—- role to play in all matters . We
cordially expect such (h)—- boy to change (i)—-selfish motive of (j)— people .
Ans (a)An (b) the (c) an (d) an (e) an (f) the (g) a (h) a (i) the (j) the
 
13. At present Bangladesh faces (a)— number of (b)—- problems . Of all this
problems (c)— population is (d)— most acute one . Population is no doubt (e)—-
great asset of (f)—- country .But when (g)— country fails to feed and provide them
with (h)— suitable jobs ,they become(i)—–burden. Similar is (j)—–case with
Bangladesh .
Ans (a)a (b) x (c) the (d)the (e) a (f)a (g) the (h) x (i) a (j) the
 
14. We live on (a)—-ground floor of (b)—-old house on (c)—- river Kirthankhola .
We are very much afraid of (d)—– burglars and always lock-up (e)— house very
carefully before we go to (f)— bed. She also took (g)—- precaution of looking
under (h)—– bed to see if (i)—- burglar in hiding there . We know modern
burglars do not hide under beds, but we go on looking juts (j)—– same .
Ans (a) the (b) an (c) the (d) the (e) the (f) x (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the
 
15. I live in (a)—-Jigatola near (b)— Rifels Squre . When I was (b)—- student of
(d)—- Dhaka University, I stayed at Wari in (e)—- old Dhaka . Actually, it was in
(f)—- Bonagram Lane that originates from(g)—- BCC Road which is a branch of
(h)—- Rankin Street . (i)— Bangbhaban and (j)—– Baldha Garden are adjacent to
the area.
Ans (a) x (b) x(c) a (d) x (e) x(f) x (g) the (h)x  (i) the (j)the
 
16. You must have heard (a) —– name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is our National
poet. He is known as (b) —– rebel poet. He was born in (c) —– poor family. He
passed his boyhood in great hardship. When (d) —– First World War broke out he
joined (e) —– army. After (f) —– war, he began to write poems. He wrote
specially for (g) —– oppressed and down trodden people. He is called (h) —–
Shelly of Bengali literature. His poems and songs inspired (i)—– Bangalies in (j)
—– War libration.
Ans (a)  the  (b) a (c) a (d ) the (e) the (f )the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) the
 
17. (a)——-morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) —-
simple exercise and good for health and (c)——–mentality. In the morning (d)——
air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution . This pure (e)——–
environment makes an effect on (f) ——– walkers health and mind . When (g)——
man enjoys (h) ——— beauties and solemnity of (i)—–nature in (j)——-morning .
Ans (a) x (b) a (c) x (d) the (e )x (f) the (g) a (h) the (i) the (j) the
 
18. Though newspaper is not always (a) ——- unmixed blessing .It is (b)——-
simple most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c)——- day without
reading (d)——-newspaper . Reading newspaper is one of (e)——– good habits of
man . We shall be like (f)——-frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this
 habit . However, some people prefer (g)—— electronic media to reading (h)——-
newspaper . But (i)——- newspaper offer more to its readers than (j)——–
electronic media.
 
Ans (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) x (e )the (f) a (g) x (h) x (i) the (j) the
 
19. Once you have completed (a)——- initial diagnosis of your students, you are
faced with selecting subject matter appropriate to their (b)——- interests, abilities
and personal social adjustment as well as to your own teaching objectives .
Frequently (c)——- selection and planning of content are not seen as integral (d)
——— parts of (e)——- evaluation process. (f)——- Techniques you select to
evaluate how well you and your students have achieved your objectives are
inextricably bound to (g)——- subject matter used to teach these objects. In (h)
——-sense you must evaluate (i)——subject matter itself to (j)——–determine if it
is appropriate for your objects.
  Ans (a) an(b)x (c) the (d) x (e )the (f) The (g) the (h) a (i) the (j) x
 
 
20. It is (a) — known fact that English is (b) — international language. (c) —
language used by international community is important. Statistics show that 350
million people speak English as (d) — first language and another 300 million use
it as (e) — second language. It is (f) — official language in more than 60
countries of the world. Once it was also (g) — official language of our country.
Most of (h) — books of science and technology are written in English. So (i) —
importance of learning English beggars description. It is (j) — must.
    Ans (a) a(b)an (c) x (d) the (e )the (f) an (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) a
 
21. James Norman Hall was (a) — American writer. He wrote (b) — story about
(c) — wonderful piece of business that took place between him and a farmer.
While in (d) — Tahiti, he was short of (e) — money and rented (f) — one room
house about 22 kilometers from (g) — town. He was doing (h) — interesting
writing there. To save money he wanted to make (i) — vegetable garden in front of
his house. But (j) — land was full of ants and land crabs. They foiled all his
attempts.
Ans (a) a(b)a (c) a (d) x (e )x (f) a (g) the (h) an (i) a (j)the
22. Cellular radio telephone, also called cellular or cell phone provides voice,
telephone and other services to (a)—– mobile users. Cellular telephone primarily
operates like portable or cordless telephones. However, unlike conventional wire-
based cordless phones, cell phones are completely portable and do not require(b)
—–jack to access (c)———wire-based network operated by local telephone
companies.(d)—–new generation of services for cell phones include video
 conferencing and(e)—–internet access with (f)—-ability to send e-mail. Cellular
telephone have become very popular with (g)—-professionals and (h)——
consumers as (i)—-way to communicate easily. It has been(j)——–alternative to
conventional wire-based service.
    Ans (a) an(b)the (c) the (d) the (e )the (f) x (g) the (h) an (i) x (j) x
23. Providing energy to meet (a)—ever-increasing demand is one of (b)—–gravest
problems (c)—-world is now facing. Energy is (d)—-key to (c)—-industrialized
economy, which calls for (f)—-doubling of electrical output every ten to twelve
years. Meanwhile (g)—–days of cheap abundant and environment acceptable
power may be coming to (h)—–end. Coal is plentiful but polluting natural gas is
(i)—-scare, oil is not found everywhere. Nuclear power now appears (j)—-costly
and risky.
    Ans (a) x(b)a (c) the (d) x (e )the (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the
24. We know (a)—man is (b)—rational creature .It is (c)—rationally in him which
makes him (d)—different species .He can differentiate between (e)—right and (f)—
wrong .This is why (g)—man is considered (h)—best creation of (i)—creator of (j)
—universe.
Answer: (a) x (b) a (c) the (d) x (e) the (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the
 
25. A brilliant student is (a)—asset .One day he may be (b)—engineer or (c)—
M.BBS doctor .He makes (d)—best use of his time .He makes a proper division of
his time and does his duties accordingly .He knows that youth is (e)—golden
period of (f)—life .He has (g)—aim in life .He knows that (h)—life without (i)—
aim is like (j)—ship without a rudder .
Answer: (a) an (b) an (c) an (d) the (e) the (f) x (g) an (h) x (i) an (j) a
26. Bangladesh is a land of (a) — scenic beauty. (b) — land, (c) — rivers and the
forests are (d) — sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be
divided into four regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful
spots. There are many historical places also. For this reason, (e) — tourism
business can flourish here. (f) — wild animals of (g) — Sundarbans are also (h) —
great asset. Tourism can play (i) — vital role in national economy. But it is still in
its tender age. So, we have to cross (j) — long way.
    Answer:(a) x (b) the (c) the (d) the (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) a (j) a
27. (a)—– idle man and (b)—– active man cannot be equal. We know (c) —- story
of (d) ant and (e) — grasshopper. (f) —-ant was industrious. On the other hand,
the grasshopper was really (g) —–lazy. The ant knew that (h) —– industrious
shine. On (i) —country, (j) —-lazy suffer in life.
Answer:(a) an (b) an (c) the (d) an (e) a (f) the (g) x (h) the (i) the (j) the
28. An angry man is not liked (a) —- ever by (b) —–idiot. There is difference
between the educated and (c) —— uneducated. An educated (d) —– person should
come forward to educate (e) ——uneducated. On the other hand (f) —- rich man
 should have (g) ——– sympathy for (h) —- poor there is difference between (i) —-
poor man and (j) —– rich man.
    Answer: (a) x (b) an(c) the (d) x (e) the (f) a (g) x (h) the (i) a (j) a
29. We were returning home. (a) —– Way we met (b) —– little girl. She was selling
(c) —– flowers on (d) —-street. She requested us to buy (e) —– flower. My mother
is (f) —– kind-hearted woman, (g) — motherly affection rose at (h) —- sight of
her. She her (i) ———– ten taka note ant bought some flowers. We should be kind
to (j) —– helpless.
    Answer:(a) the(b) a (c) x (d) the (e) x (f) a (g) the (h) the (i) a (j) the
 
 
30. When (a)——-great poet ,Ferrous ,began to write (b)—Shamanism ,the sultan
promised him (c)—–piece one gold for each (d)—–verse ,when (e)—–epic was
finished ,it contained sixty thousand (f)—verses .instead of giving gold coins ,he
offered the poet only sixty thousand .(g)—-coins .the poet left the court with (h)
——broken heart. He was (i)—–aggrieved man. Later on the Sultan realized that
he mad (j)——blunder.
Answer:(a) the(b) the (c) a (d) x(e) the (f) x(g) x (h) a (i) an (j) a
31. Newspaper plays (a) —– important role in our society. It is (b) —– most useful
thing in our modern life .We cannot think of (c) —— day without it. To lead
newspaper is (d)—– good habit (e)—— more we read newspaper (f)– —-more we
can acquire knowledge .If we don’t read it, we shall be (g)—–frog  in (h)——dark
well .It is(i)—  looking glass of (j)—– modern world.
     Answer: (a) an(b) the (c) a (d) a (e) the (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) the (j) x
 
 
 
Practice-Articles(Board Questions)SSC
 
Use articles where necessary. Put a cross(x) where an article is not needed.
1. (a)—-teacher is often compared with (b) —–architect.He is called the architect
of a nation.He is(c)—— light of lerning and makes (d)————- illiterate people
worthy literate citizen  of our country.But it is(e) ——is matter of great regret
that (f) —–teachers are not held in our society. They lead (g)—-humble life in(h)
—–midst of(i)—- want.Stillthey keep the light(j)—- of education burning in order
to remove the darkness of illiterataracy and superstitions from the society.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
2. Shams always tries to educate (a)_ _ _ uneducated.He tells them to check (b)_
_ _ beast in them .He reads in (c)_ _ _Rajshahi Univercity.Being (d)—– active
boy, he hates (e) —– idle. He has (f) ——— great deal of books. He makes (g)
 ——— best use of his time. He has made (h) ———– few plans. He knew that(i)
—– time is (j) ——–valuable thing.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
3. English is (a)—international language. We feel (b)—necessity of learning
English at every step.This is (c)—only language of international overseas
business, communication, co-operation and (d)—co-existence. It is essential to
receive (e)—-foreign degree of higher education. All (f)—good jobs need English
knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)—-communicate
in English. To learn and develop (h)—-skill of English specially for (i)—students
is very important. No (j)—-students should be ignored of it.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
4. (a)——-16th December is (b)—–red letter day in the history of Bangladesh .on
the day we achieve victory at (c)——-cost of(d)——-bloody battle .Bangladesh
came into brings at (e)independent country .It occupied a place in the world (f)—–
map. Every year we observe (g)——day with due solemnity .we reamer (h)—-
sacrifice of our heroic sons .the day is (i)——public holiday .the day begins with
gunshot. The national flag hoisted on (j)—–top of the each house.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
5. It was(a)—– dark night.A blind was walking along (b)—– road with (c)—-lamp
in his hand.Two men laughed at(d)—–blind man.One of them said “What is (e)
—- use of(f)— lamp to a blindman?”The other called him (g)—–fool.The blind
man heard  this and and said,” It is for those who are (h)—-careless.” “What (i)
—-surprise said (j)—-others.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
 
 
 
6. One day I met (a)—lame man. After talking for a while he showed me (b)—
identity card. Seeing (c)—identity card I came to know that he was (d)—university
student. After completing his (e)—-study he joined (f)—army. During the
liberation War he fought (g)—bravely against (h)—occupied army of the then
West Pakistan. But it is (i)—irony of fate that a bullet of (j)—enemies hit on his
left leg. Thus he lost his leg.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
7. Truthfulness is —–greatest of all ———-virtue that make —–person really
great if we do not cultivate —-habit of speaking—truth we cannot command
confidence of other .the man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. it
may be that we may be succeed once and twice by telling lie but it never being
 about good result .a lie never lie hidden today or tomorrow it comes on light then
real character of liar is behave and nobody believe him.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
                                                                                                     
                                                                        
8. Man cannot live alone so he want(a) ——company .He cannot live even for(b)
—–day without (c)—-help of others.For this reason man has been living together
in(d) —-society for(e) —identify period.It is called social life.No one in(f)—-
society can do whatever he likes.He has to abide by (g)—law or order of (h)–
society .People can make(i) —happy community if they are obedient to law and
order.(j) —-honest and selfless man can lead a community and a nation.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
9. The prize giving ceremony is (a)——occasion of joy. Almost every school holds
(b)—–prize giving ceremony. The last prize giving ceremony of our (c)—–school
was held on 2 March in (d)——school compound. We decorated (e)——school
building very tastefully. (f)——big pandal was erected to hold the function. There
were two tables neatly decorated on which (g)——prizes were kept. On one side
was (h)——platform from where the speeces were delivered. There was also a
victory stand from where (i)——receipients received their (j)——prizes.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
10. You are (a)——students of class ten (b)——highest class of the school. To
come to this stage you had to undergo a lot of hardship and to make (c)—–effort.
None of you can deny (d)——fact of getting help from (e)——so many dedicated
and friendly teachers. This is however,(f)——usual process. What (g)——
tremendous job(h)——teachers shouldered to bring you at this stage. All these
have been done to you to help you in becoming (i)——unique person,having(j)
——ability,integrity and hard for your own excellence.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
11. A true friend is (a)…..asset. He stands by his (b)……..friend in time of danger.
He is not (c)—– –greedy man. He always wishes for (d)…….welfare of his friend.
But it is (e)——–matter of (f)——–fact that (g)——-ideal friend is very rare today.
(h)——selfish man cannot be (i)——-true friend. He thinks of his own (j)——-
interest.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
12. Money is (b)—–must for our life. But it is not (c)—–necessary to bring our
happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)——-psychological thing. It is (e)—name of
(f)—–feeling. It means the contentment of (g)—–mind. He who is satisfied with
what he gets and content with his life is (h)—–really happy man. Happiness
 cannot be purchased with (i)—money. No doubt, money has got something to do
with (j)—-happiness but it cannot give us happiness.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
13. A gental man once the advertised for (a)—— post of poen and nearly 50
candidets came to apply for (b)—— situation . Of course only one could be chosen
and 49 must be sent away.When (c)—— choice was made (d)——- friend asked
(e)—– gentleman why he had selected (f)—– one he came with (g)—– least
recommendous . The gentleman said, “There are many things I noticed in his
favoure. He knew (h)—- use of the mat at the door , he closed the gently as he
entered he made way for (i)—— lame man who came into the office and all of my
question were ansered properly and respectfully. I think his politeness is (j)—–
gret recomendence.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
14. Akbar (a)—great was one of (b)—greatest emperors of India.He was on the
one side a great and on the other side a man of (c)—wisdom.Among all (d)—
Mughal rulers he was (e)—best.As a result ,his name has been written in golden
letters in the page of (f)—history.He was (g)—-uneducated person.But he had (h)
—ability to rule (i)—kingdom like (j)—-expert ruler.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
15. A journey is always (a)—pleasure to me. Whenever I go on a journey my heart
leaps up with (b)—joy. But (c)—-journey by boat gives me (d)—-greatest pleasure.
Since Bangladesh is land of (e)—rivers. It is (f)—easy matter to make (g)—
journey by boat. Whenever I get (h)—-opportunity to make (i)—journey by boat, I
make (j)—best use of the opportunity.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
16. Patriotism is a noble (a)—-virtue. It inspires (b)—-man to shed last drop of
blood to defend the freedom of his(c)—- country.(d)—-man without patriotism is
not better than(e)—-beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)—–all. He thinks for
(g)—–welfare of his country. On (h)—other hand (i)—-unpatriotic man thinks only
of his own interest, Those who die (j)—–country are true patriots. They are
remembered even after their death.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
17. We have six seasons in (a)—-Bangladesh. Every season appears at an interval
of every two months. The winter is one of (b)—-six seasons in Bangladesh. It
comes after (c)—late autumn. It comprises the two Bengali months of Paush and
Magh. Winter comes with us its fog and chill. Life in nature seems to be dull.
 Trees turn grey and leafless. Men and animals shiver with cold.(d)—sky becomes
clear and blue. Poor people suffer from much cold. In this season vegetables are
available in abundance. There is (e)—very special features of (f)—-season. It is
(g)—-collecting time of juice from date trees. In winter (h)—general health of
people remains satisfactory. No doubt winter is (i)—cold season. But at (j)—-same
time it is enjoyable too.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
18. Though Patriotism is (a)—universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b)—
state herself.(c)—poor people of (d)—poor country become indifferent to their
state affairs and lose (e)—sense of patriotic. Such people would have become as
patriotic as (f)—Simon Bolivar or (g)—Abraham Lincoln if they had a caring
government of leader who would make their lives a bit easier.(h)—people of (i)—
wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with
everything like shelter,education,job and (j)—security.
        Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
19. (a)——-discipline is seen in (a)——nature. Every morning (c)—–sun rises in
(d)—–east, day follows (e)——night, birds sing and (f)—–plants blossom.
Everywhere in (g)—-nature, there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in
(i)——nature, there would have been (j)——chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
20. A student must take care of his (a)—nature. Every morning (c)—sun rises in (d)
—east, day flows (e)—night, birds sing and (f)—plants blossom. Everywhere in (g)
—nature there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in (i)—-nature, there
would have been (j)—chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
21. (a)—Cricket is (b)—foreign game in our country. But it is (c)—international
game. After winning (c)—ICC Trophy in (e)—Malaysia in 1996,it has become
more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f)—Keya Bangladesh got
(g)—first victory in (h)—ODI cricket in 1998.Bangladesh got the taste of winning
(i)—test match in January,2005 defeating (j)—Zimbabwe.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)–
 
 
 
22. A library is (a)—part and parcel (b)—-educational institution. It is (c)—-
unique place where books for different subjects are kept for (d)—reading. It
 ennobles (e)—readers to read books of their choice that create (f)—-enthusiasm
for learning. Student should pay (g)—-visit to (h)—library regularly. They can
borrow books for (i)—-certain period and return them after (j)—given time.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
23. Unemployment is (a)….great social evil. All (b)….able-bodied persons in a
society should be engaged in any occupation. (c)….unemployed man has to lead a
vagabond life. Life becomes (d)…..curse and burden to him. He has (e)….idle
brain which very soon becomes (f)….devil’s workshop. There are many reasons of
(g)….unemployment in our country. Bangladesh is not (h)……industrialized
country. The mills and factories that we have can give employment to (i)….limited
number of people similar is the case with (j)…..agriculture.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
24. Our life is (a)——-sum total of hours, days and years. But all days are not
equally me morable to us. Most of (b)——days are forgotten with (c)——passage
of time. Only (d)—–few of these days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e)—–
days at school is such (f)——day. It is fresh in my mind even now when I was (g)
——boy of six. My father proposed that I should be admitted into (h)—-school in
(i)—–class. I felt (j)—–both joy and fear.
  Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)–
 
 
25. Punctuality is of great value to (a)….student. (b)….unpunctual boy who is late
in (c)…..class will miss (d)…..part of his lesson and fall (e)…..behind other
students. But (f)…..punctual student will learn his lesson in (g)……time and do
well in (h)—examination. Punctuality is (i)—key to success in life. We all should
be (j)….punctual in our activities.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
26. Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her (a)—husband.
During marriage ceremony (b)—section of greedy people claim much wealth or
money from (c)—guardians of the brides. (d)—poor illiterate girls become (e)—
victims of dowry. If (f)—guardians fail to fulfill. (g)—demand of (h)—bridegroom.
The brides are maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their
daughters. It is (i)—social curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the
outlook of people specially the male (j)—members.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
27. The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from Southampton on April,1912.At
that time she (a)—largest ship.(b)—tragic sinking of this great (c)—-liner will
always be remembered for she went down on her first voyage. Four days after
sailing out, while it was sailing across (d)—-icy(e)—waters of (f)—North Atlantic.
(g)—huge ice Berge was suddenly spotted. After (h)—alarm had been given (i)—
great ship turned sharply to avoid (j)—collision.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
28. Learning (a)——- language means learning also its culture and so(b)—–
language cannot be taught or learned apart from(c)—– culture. (d)—-
relationship between (e)— two is functional and mutually complementary. You
have compared perhaps language with (f)— electric wire which may be (g)—dead
in itself.Culture could be(h)— current that passes through this wire and makes
it(i)—- active and purposeful. You need both(j)— language and culture to be
integrated.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)—
 
 
 
Articles for SSC/HSC Exam
 
                    
 
Use articles where necessary. Put a cross(x) where an article is not needed.
1. Our life is (a)——-sum total of hours, days and years. But all days are not
equally memorable to us. Most of (b)——days are forgotten with (c)——passage
of time. Only (d)—–few of these days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e)—–
days at school is such (f)——day. It is fresh in my mind even now when I was (g)
——boy of six. My father proposed that I should be admitted into (h)—-school in
(i)—–class. I felt (j)—–both joy and fear.
 
2. English is (a)—international language. We feel (b)—necessity of learning
English at every step.This is (c)—only language of international overseas
business, communication, co-operation and (d)—co-existence. It is essential to
receive (e)—-foreign degree of higher education. All (f)—good jobs need English
knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)—-communicate
in English. To learn and develop (h)—-skill of English specially for (i)—students
is very important. No (j)—-students should be ignored of it.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
3. Akbar (a)—great was one of (b)—greatest emperors of India.He was on the
one side a great and on the other side a man of (c)—wisdom.Among all (d)—
Mughal rulers he was (e)—best.As a result ,his name has been written in golden
letters in the page of (f)—history.He was (g)—-uneducated person.But he had (h)
—ability to rule (i)—kingdom like (j)—-expert ruler.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
4. (a)—cricket is (b)—foreign game in our country. But it is (c)—international
game. After winning (c)—ICC Trophy in (e)—Malaysia in 1996,it has become
more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f)—Keya Bangladesh got
(g)—first victory in (h)—ODI cricket in 1998.Bangladesh got the taste of winning
(i)—test match in January,2005 defeating (j)—Zimbabwe.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
5. A student must take care of his (a)—nature. Every morning (c)—sun rises in (d)
—east, day flows (e)—night, birds sing and (f)—plants blossom. Everywhere in (g)
—nature there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in (i)—-nature, there
would have been (j)—chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
6. Though Patriotism is (a)—universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b)—
state herself.(c)—poor people of (d)—poor country become indifferent to their
state affairs and lose (e)—sense of patriotic. Such people would have become as
patriotic as (f)—Simon Bolivar or (g)—Abraham Lincoln if they had a caring
government of leader who would make their lives a bit easier.(h)—people of (i)—
wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with
everything like shelter,education,job and (j)—security.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
                                                                        
7. (a)——-discipline is seen in (a)——nature. Every morning (c)—–sun rises in
(d)—–east, day follows (e)——night, birds sing and (f)—–plants blossom.
Everywhere in (g)—-nature, there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in
(i)——nature, there would have been (j)——chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
8. One day I met (a)—lame man. After talking for a while he showed me (b)—
identity card. Seeing (c)—identity card I came to know that he was (d)—university
student. After completing his (e)—-study he joined (f)—army. During the
liberation War he fought (g)—bravely against (h)—occupying army of the then
West Pakistan. But it is (i)—irony of fate that bullet of (j)—enemies hit on his left
leg. Thus he lost his leg.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
                     
 
9. A library is (a)—part and parcel (b)—-educational institution. It is (c)—-
unique place where books for different subjects are kept for (d)—reading. It
ennobles (e)—readers to read books of their choice that create (f)—-enthusiasm
for learning. Student should pay (g)—-visit to (h)—library regularly. They can
borrow books for (i)—-certain period and return them after (j)—given time.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
10.Patriotism is a noble (a)—-virtue. It inspires (b)—-man to shed last drop of blood
to defend the freedom of his(c)—- country.(d)—-man without patriotism is not better
than(e)—-beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)—–all. He thinks for (g)—–welfare of
his country. On (h)—other hand (i)—-unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest,
Those who die (j)—–country are true patriots. They are remembered even after their
death.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
11.Unemployment is (a)….great social evil. All (b)….able-bodied persons in a society
should be engaged in any occupation. (c)….unemployed man has to lead a vagabond
life. Life becomes (d)…..curse and burden to him. He has (e)….idle brain which very
soon becomes (f)….devil’s workshop. There are many reasons of (g)….unemployment
in our country. Bangladesh is not (h)……industrialized country. The mills and
factories that we have can give employment to (i)….limited number of people similar
is the case with (j)…..agriculture.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
12.Punctuality is of great value to (a)….student. (b)….unpunctual boy who is late in
(c)…..class will miss (d)…..part of his lesson and fall (e)…..behind other students. But
(f)…..punctual student will learn his lesson in (g)……time and do well in (h)—
examination. Punctuality is (i)—key to success in life. We all should be (j)….punctual
in our activities.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
13.Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her (a)—husband. During
marriage ceremony (b)—section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from
(c)—guardians of the brides. (d)—poor illiterate girls become (e)—victims of dowry.
If (f)—guardians fail to fulfill. (g)—demand of (h)—bridegroom. The brides are
maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their daughters. It is (i)—social
curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the outlook of people specially the
male (j)—members.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
14.Journey is always (a)—pleasure to me. Whenever I go on a journey my heart leaps
up with (b)—joy. But (c)—-journey by boat gives me (d)—-greatest pleasure. Since
Bangladesh is land of (e)—rivers. It is (f)—easy matter to make (g)—journey by boat.
Whenever I get (h)—-opportunity to make (i)—journey by boat, I make (j)—best use
of the opportunity.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
15.It was (a)—dark night. A blind man was walking along (b)—road.He held (b)—
lamp in his hand. Two men  laughed at (d)—him.One of them said, “What is (c)— —
use of lamp to (d)— blind man?” The other called the blindman (e)—fool. (f)– blind
man heard this and took it to (g)—heart.He said,(h)—-lamp is not for me, It’s for
those (i)—-people who’re are careless”. What a surprise,” said (j)—others.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
16.A true friend is (a)…..asset. He stands by his (b)……..friend in time of danger. He
is not (c)—– –greedy man. He always wishes for (d)…….welfare of his friend. But it is
(e)——–matter of (f)——–fact that (g)——-ideal friend is very rare today.(h)——
selfish man cannot be (i)——-true friend. He thinks of his own (j)——-interest.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
 
 
17.The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from Southampton on April,1912.At
that time she (a)—largest ship.(b)—tragic sinking of this great (c)—-liner will always
be remembered for she went down on her first voyage. Four days after sailing out,
while it was sailing across (d)—-icy(e)—waters of (f)—North Atlantic.(g)—huge ice
Berge was suddenly spotted. After (h)—alarm had been given (i)—great ship turned
sharply to avoid (j)—collision.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
18.Money can not buy (a)—–happiness. Money is (b)—–must for our life. But it is not
(c)—–necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)——-
psychological thing. It is (e)—name of (f)—–feeling. It means the contentment of (g)
—–mind. He who is satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h)—–
really happy man. Happiness cannot be purchased with (i)—money. No doubt, money
has got something to do with (j)—-happiness but it cannot give us happiness.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
19.We have six seasons in (a)—-Bangladesh. Every season appears at an interval of
every two months. The winter is one of (b)—-six seasons in Bangladesh. It comes after
(c)—late autumn. It comprises the two Bengali months of Paush and Magh. Winter
comes with us its fog and chill. Life in nature seems to be dull. Trees turn grey and
leafless. Men and animals shiver with cold.(d)—sky becomes clear and blue. Poor
people suffer from much cold. In this season vegetables are available in abundance.
There is (e)—very special features of (f)—-season. It is (g)—-collecting time of juice
from date trees. In winter (h)—general health of people remains satisfactory. No
doubt winter is (i)—cold season. But at (j)—-same time it is enjoyable too.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
 
20.Students are (a)——greatest force of (b)—–nation. (c)—-ideal student is (d)—-
asset to any country. He has some qualities that can be followed. He gets up early in
(e)—-morning. He never wastes his time in vain. He always makes (f)—brilliant result
in the examinations .He is a boy of (g)—good manners and character. He is truthful,
honest, sincere and dutiful. He respects his parents ,teachers  and other superiors in
(h)—polite way. He is helpful to his fellow students. He is never rude to anybody. He
is (i)—-student of high thinking and plain living. Infact, he is (j)—example for others
to follow.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
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21.The invention of computer is one of (a)—greatest advances in (b)—-modern
technology. It is (c)—-fairly recent invention. Computer is (d)—-substitute for (e)—
human brain. Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all
branches of learning. In a few minutes (f)—computer can perform calculations that
trained mathematicians would need years to complete.(g)—-faster computers can
handle millions of problems in (h)—-few seconds. It can perform many operations at
(i)—time and (j)—same time without any confusion.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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22. Every woman is (a)—–potential mother.(b)—–future of a child depends on how
it is brought up. In this case (c)—–educated mother plays (d)—–important role.
She can bring up a child better than (e)—–illiterate mother. So,(f)—–difference
between (g)—–educated and (h)——uneducated mother can never be denied.(i)
—–educated mother is an asset. She knows how to build up (j)—career of her
child.
 
 
 
23. (a)—-English poet was staying in (b)—-Italy for the benefit of his health. He
received (c)—-unpaid letter from one of his friends containing nothing but a few
words. He had to pay double postage for such (d)—unwise activity. He decided to
teach his friend (e)—good lesson. So he collected (f)—-stone and packed it up in
(g)—box. He sent (h)—-box to his friend. The friend thought that the contents of
the parcel were valuable. So he paid the charge for carrying. He was astonished
to see nothing in the box but (i)—ordianry (j)—-stone.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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24. The compute is (a) —fairly recent invention. It has now become (b)——
essential (b)——-part of modern life. It has (c)—–greatly benefited us and brought
about revolutionary changes in our life. Any device that helps people perform (d)
——-mathematical calculations may be called (e)——computer. In this sense,(f)
—–abacus is also (g)——simple computer. Today, however,(h)—–term computer’
refers to a special kind of (i)——electronic machine that can perform
mathematical calculations and process large masses of information at (j)——-
great speed.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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25. Everybody knows that sincerity is (a)—–key to success.(b)—–person can
prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c)—-rules of
sincerity can never go (d)—-long way in (e)—–world. Many (f)—-man is not
conscious of (g)—–importance of (h)—-sincerity for which they don’t have (i)—–
benefit of (j)—-success. However, we should be sincere to our work.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
26. (a)——-deal student is an asset for a country. He is different from (c)—-idle
student.(d)—industrious work hard.On the other hand (e)—idle waste away
their time.They do not know that (f)—time is (g)—-most valuable thing.If anyone
wants to shine in life,he should make (h)—best use of his time.Otherwise he will
suffer in (i)—long run.he will have to drag a miserable (j)—life.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
 
27. (a)—-pious man is he who is very much religious.He does not run after name
and fame.He is different from (b)—-worldly man.(c)—–religious minded people
are quiet different from (d)—people who want to have much (e)—-wealth.(f)—-
virtuous believe that their lies (g)—-eternal life after death.(h)—greedy people
give importance to this world.However (i)—virtuous man enjoys mental (j)—-
peace.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
        
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28. Dhaka stand on (a)——Buriganga. It is (b)—–old city. It is a populous (c)——
city. People of different religions live in (d)—–city. Their occupation is not (e)—–
same. There is (f)—–Engineering University and Agricultural University in (g)—–
Dhaka.(h)——Zoo and (i)—–National Museum are famous.(j)——-Engineering
University is also famous.
         Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
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29. Truthfulness is (a)—greatest of all (b)—-virtues which makes (c)—person
really great.Ifwe do not cultivate (d)—habit of speaking (e)—truth,we cannot
command (f)—-condidence of others.The man whom nobody believes can never
be famous in life.It may be that we may succeeded once or twice by telling (g)—-
lie but it never brings about (h)—-good result.A lie never lies hiddent.Today or
tomorrow it comes to light.Then (i)—-real character of (j)—liar is revealed and
nobody believes him.All hate him and speak ill of him behind his back.
  Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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30. (a)—–angry man is not liked even by (b)—idiot.There is difference between (c)
—educated and (d)—-uneducted.Again there is difference between (e)—rich and
(i)—poor.Aneducated (g)—-man should come forward to educate (h)—-
uneducated man.On the other hand,(i)—-rich man should have symphathy for (j)
—poor man.
 
 
 
31. (a)….16 th December is (b)….red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On
this day we achieved victory at (c)….cost of (d)….bloody war. Bangladesh came
into being as (e)….independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f)
…..map. Every year,we observe (g)….day with solemnity. We remember (h)
….supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons. The day is (i)…..public holiday. The
national flag is hoisted on (j)….top of the each house.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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32. Illiteracy is (a)—-great problem in our country.It is (b)—great obstacle to (c)
—-way of (d)—-progress and there are many reasons behind it.Poverty is (e)—-
main cause of this illiteracy in (f)—-our country.Due to poverty,(g)—-poor people
cannot send their children to (h)—school.So,everybody should drive away (i)—-
proverty from (j)—society.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
      
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33. Population exploration is (a)—constant threat to our environment and
existence.Especially in Bangladesh (b)—-poppulation is growing at such (c)—
high rate that (d)—environment may soon fail to supply (e)—people with their
minimum (f)—-necessities.Unless we take (g)—immediate steps to stop this rapid
growth of population,our (h)—environment will one encounter (i)—-unpredictable
with danger,consequently ,(j)—inhaitants may experience destruction.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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34.Population of a country is (a)—asset.It becomes (b)—-burden when (c)—-country
cannot afford to her people (d)—-basic needs of life.Bangladesh is (e)—densely
populated country based on (f)—agricultural economy.Moreover,our population is
growing in (g)—alarming way.(h)—present growth of our population is 21.6 per
thousand people.It is obviously (i)—very high rate.Hence we should all make (j)—
united effort to combat with population problem.  
 
 
35. Newspaper is (a)—people’s parliament.The newspaper plays (b)—-vital role
in modern civilization.It is said to be (c)—-mirror of the world.We must have the
habit of reading (d)—–newspaper daily.It helps us in aquring (e)—-general
knowledge which is essential for our education.Nobody can keep (f)—contact with
(g)—outside world without newspaper.Mere (h)—bookish knowledge is not
 sufficient in (i)—struggle of life.(j)—man who does not read newspaper daily is
like a frog in a narrow well.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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36. Makkah is an ancient (a)——-city. (b)————first mosque of (c)——–world
was built there. Hazrat Ibrahim built it. It is known as(d)———-Kaaba mosque.
Many days have passed away. Suddenly a hole was found in (e)———-wall.
Today people all over (f)————–world go to Makkah. They spend a busy (g)——
time there. They forget the activities of this (h)——-world. The Muslims of (i)
———-whole world gather there and perform (j)——Hajj.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
   
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37. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was born in Hogly in (a)—year 1732.His father was
a wealthy (b)—person.He inherited (c)—vast property.He was very kind to (d)—
poor.He spent (e)—lot of money for the poor.He gave away (f)—whole property
for the education of (g)—-meritorious students.One night he
was sleeping.He heard (h)—sound.He woke up.Hesaw(j)—-man.The man was (j)
—thief.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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38. (a) —–ant is (b)——-industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as (c)
—-ant. If we open (d)——pages of history, we shall see that (e)——men who have
become great were (f)—–industrious .(g)——-industrious are liked by all. On (h)
—–other hand (i)—–idle are hated by all. So, industry is (j)—–must to prosper in
life.
 
               
 
39. (a)—is a planet.It rises in (b)—-east and sets in (c)—west.It is (d)—source of
all heat,the setting (e)—-sun presents (f)—enjoyable scence.(g)—–moon has no
light of its own.It gets light from the sun.(h)—-stars shone in (j)—sky.We cannot
see all the stars.Many stars are bigger than the sun.They are far away from (j)—
earth.
       Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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40. Once there was (a)—-Sultan in Bengal.He was fond of hunting.He went on (b)
—hunting.He took aim at a deer and shot (c)—arrow at the deer but the arrow
pierced(d)—infant in stead.(e)—-infant was the only child of its mother.It was a
(f)—bolt from the blue to (g)—woman.She was at a loss.It was irreparable (h)—
loss for the mother.(i)—-Sultan thought that it would be (j)—injustice to the
woman if he would not compensate the woman.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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41. (a)—-newspaper is called (b)—–store house of knowledge.In the morning we
eagerly wait for a newspaper.We cannot do a single day
without newspapers.It contains the new of (c)—entire world.We can get (d)—-
news of economics,politics and many other things of (e)—world.It plays (f)—
important role in creating public (g)—opinion.Through newspapers we know (h)
—culture of another country.(i)—-economist writes artiticles on economics.(j)—
eassyist writes essays and they are published through newspapers.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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42. Bangladesh is (a)—-country of rivers.Of (b)—rivers some
are famous.But some of (c)—big rivers have dried up.They go dry especially in
(d)—summer season.But during (e)—rainy season all the rivers are full to (f)—
brim.In winter (g)—farmers of Bangladesh face water crisis.Then they are to
depend on (h)—mercy of nature.Then our farmers feel the necessity of (i)—-
irrigation.A scientific irrigation system is a great need for our (j)—agriculture.
 
 
43. There lived (a)—-old farmer in a village.He was (b)—honest farmer.He had
three sons who were very idle.But he knew that (c)—idle brian is the
devil’s workshop.So he advised them to be hardworking.He taught them that (d)
—industrious prosper and (e)—lazy suffer.However,the sons did not pay heed to
their father’s advice.The farmer grew digging (h)—lands but
found nothing.But the lands were cultivated well.The lands produced (i)—
bumper crop.They realized (j)—importance of their father’s statement.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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44. Early rising means the habit of getting up from (a)—bed early in (b)—
morning.This habit is very useful to (c)—-man in various ways.Regarding it there
is (d)—English proverb: “Early to bed and Early to rise makes (e)—man
healthy,wealthy and wise.”Really this proverb is correct.(f)—-early riser finds
time to take some exercise or (g)—walk in (h)—morning air.(i)—-morning air
refreshes both his mind and body.This certainly improves his health and gives
him energy for (j)—day’s work.
       Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
      
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45. Bangladesh is a land of (a)—celestial beauty.(b)—-land,(c)—-rivers and the
forests are (d)—sources of this beauty.(e)—tourism business can flowerish
Bangladesh profusely.(f)—wild animals of (g)—-Sundarbans are also (h)—great
asset.Torism can play (i)—-vital role in the national economy.But it is still in its
tender age.So we have to cross (j)—-long way.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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46. (a)—English is (b)—-international language that must be learnt by all (c)—
people of (d)—world.One is blind today without (e)—-help of English.(f)—-
English knowing persons gets privilege everywhere.Today English is not only the
language of (g)—-British, it is now world language.Moreover,now there are many
kinds of English ,but (h)—-English of (i)—-English is still (j)—-best.
 
 
 
 
47. Education is one of (a)…..basic needs of (b)——a human being.(c)…..poor
socio-economic condition of Bangladesh can be largely attributed to most
people’s inaccessibility to (d)……education. If all the people were educated, they
could live (e)…..healthy and planned (f)…..life. It enhances our ability to raise
crops, store food, protect (g)——environment and carry out our social
responsibilities. it is only education which can help us to adopt (h)——rational
attitude. It provides us with (i)…….enlightened awareness about things and this
awareness is (j)—–prerequisite for social development.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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48. Bangladesh is land of (a)—scenic beauty.(b)—–land,(c)—–rivers and the
forests are (c)—-sources of this beauty.Geographically Bangladesh can be divided
into four regions.Inmany places there are a lot of amazing
beautiful spots.There are many historical places also.For this reason,(e)—–
tourisim business can flowerish here.(f)—wild animals of (g)—Sundarbans are
also (h)—-great asset.Tourism can play (i)—vital role in national economy.But it
is still in its tender age.So,we have to cross (j)—long way.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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49. Bangladesh is (a)—–world’s most densely populated country.Our development
effors are frustrated because of (b)—-great size of our population.(c)—-
population exploration is growing at such (d)—-high rate that (e)—-environment
may soon fail to supply (h)—-people with their minimum necessities. It is needed
(i)—-alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)—-situation.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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50. A brilliant student is (a)—assset. One day he may be (b)—-engineer or (c)—-
M.B.B.S. doctor. He makes (d)—best use of his time. He makes a proper division
of his time and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e)—-golden
period of (f)—-life. He has (g)—-aim in life. He knows that (h)—-life without (i)—-
aim is like (j)—ship without a rudder.
 
 
 
51.Bangladesh is (a)– –independent country. But nobody made (b)- —-gift of
independence to us. It was (c)—–province of (d)——Pakistan in the name of East
Pakistani rulers treated East Pakistan as (f)—–colony of West Pakistan in (g)——
name of Pakistan and deprived us of our due share.(h)—–Pakistani army brutally
cracked down upon (i)—–innocent people of East Pakistan.(j)——-people took arms.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
52.Man is (a)——-architect of his own fate. If we avoid labour, we shall not be lucky.
Some people think that (b)—–success in life depends on fate. But that is not correct.
Hard work is necessary for getting success in every sphere of life. Industry is (e)—–
key to success. Those, who depends on fate must always lag behind. It is (d)—–fact
that industry makes everything different. If you become (e)—–industrious person,
your life will be successful.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
53.(a)…………21 st of February is (a)…..important day in our national calendar. On
this day in 1952,valiant youths of (c)….soil laid down their lives to establish (d)
……..honour of Bangla, their mother language. Their demand was to recognized
Bangla as (e)……official language of (f)….state as it was (g)….language of most of
(h)….population. Because of their sacrifice ,we have got (i)….Bangla as our official
language. Now, Bangla is (j)….internationally recognized language.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
54.Every student wants to be better in (a)——exam. But it is not (b)….easy work.(c)
…..student has to do something for this. From (c)….very beginning he must be
serious. He should read (d)…..texts again and again. He must not memorise (f)
…..answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)….common
source. He should have a good (h)….command over English. By doing all these things
(i)….. student  can hope to make a good (j)….result.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
55.Electronic mail, popularly known as e-mail is (a)….communication of message via
electronic means. Although (b)…….telex communication is electronic in nature too,
there are difference between (c)…..telex and (d)…..e-mail. Telex communication is
terminal to terminal while (e)……electronic communication is user to user via (f)
…..computer. In telex, messages destined to number of users are sent to (g)…..same
terminal where it is distributed in a printed form by (h)…..operator. On (i)…..other
hand, e-mail, is delivered to (j)…..individual electronic mail box based in a computer.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
1. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                                                                                        
            
(a)……Bengali, the 7 th language among (b)….important languages of (c)….world, is
our mother tongue. Its present status is not (d)….result of (e)….effort of (f)….single
year or of (g)….century. It belongs to an Aryan family. Its (h)…origin is from (i)
….Satam branch of (j)…Indo-European parents’ speech.           
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
2. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                              
(a)—–Bangladesh is (b)——land of rivers. These are (c)—–blessing of Almighty Allah
and pride to us. They are closely related to our economy and (d)—-prosperity of our
(e)—country. Our is (f)—
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
3. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                                                                                        
             
(a)——-discipline is seen in (a)——nature. Every morning (c)—–sun rises in (d)—–
east, day follows (e)——night, birds sing and (f)—–plants blossom. Everywhere in (g)
—-nature, there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in (i)——nature, there
would have been (j)——chaos everywhere.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
4. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                                                     
(a)—Kamal has an uncle in (a)——Dhaka. He is (b)—-engineer. He works in (c)—–
European firm. He is (d)——important figures in (e)—–firm. He is not only (f)—
industries but (g)—–honest man. He hates the idle because he knows that (h)—–
industrious prosper in life. On (i)—–other hand (j)—lazy suffer in life.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
5. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                                                                                        
            
(a)——-moon always awakens in our hearts(b)——feeling (c)——of love and
tenderness.(d)——moon has furnished (e)——they use for poets and artists ever since
(f)—–stirring of (g)—-poetic faculty in men.(h)—–soft and silvery brightness of the
moon which (i)—–waves her to charm us is (j)—-light of the sun.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
6. Use articles where necessary. Use a cross (X) where an article is not
needed.                                                                                        
            
(a)—–morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)—–simple
exercise and good for health and (c)——mentality. In the morning (d)—–air is fresh
and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)——environment makes an
active effect on (f)—–walkers health and mind. When (g)—-man enjoys (h)—–beauties
and solemnity of (i)—–nature in (j)—–morning.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
7. (a) —–thing of beauty is (b)—–joy for ever.(c)——-flower is a beautiful (d)
——-thing. Everybody likes (e)——-flower. But it is a matter for sorrow (f)——-
flower is very much short lived. The rose is (g)——best of all flowers. It is also
short lived.(h)——-beauty of (i)——rose charms all. Its sweet smell drows . (j)
——-attention of others.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
8. (a)——teacher is compared with (b)—–architecture. He is called the architect
of a nation. He teaches (c)——illiterate. He is (d)—–light in deep(e)——darkness.
But unfortunately (f)—–teachers are not held in due respect. They lead (g)——
 humble life. They live in (h)—-midst of want. Yet they keep (i)—–light of education
at (j)——cost of their own lives.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
 
9. Money cannot but (a)—happiness. Money is (b)—must for our life. But it is not
(c)—to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)—psychological things. It
is (e)—name of (f)—feeling. If means the contentment of the mind. He who is (g)—
satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h)—really happy.
Happiness cannot be purchased with (i)—only. No doubt, only has got something
to do with (j)—happiness but it cannot give us happiness.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
10. A true friend is (a)…..asset. He stands by his (b)……..friend in time of danger.
He is not (c)—– –greedy man. He always wishes for (d)…….welfare of his friend.
But it is (e)——–matter of (f)——–fact that (g)——-ideal friend is very rare today.
(h)——selfish man cannot be (i)——-true friend. He thinks of his own (j)——-
interest.    
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
11. Akbar (a)—great was one of (b)—greatest emperors of India who ruled this
subcontinent for more than 50 years. He was not only (c)—great ruler but also (d)
—man of wisdom. Among all (e)—Mughal rulers he was (f)—best.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
12. (a) —–ant is (b)——-industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as (c)
—-ant. If we open (d)——pages of history, we shall see that (e)——men who have
become great were (f)—–industrious .(g)——-industrious are liked by all. On (h)
—–other hand (i)—–idle are hated by all. So, industry is (j)—–must to prosper in
life.
13. Bangladesh is (a)– –independent country. But nobody made (b)- —-gift of
independence to us. It was (c)—–province of (d)——Pakistan in the name of East
Pakistani rulers treated East Pakistan as (f)—–colony of West Pakistan in (g)——
name of Pakistan and deprived us of our due share.(h)—–Pakistani army brutally
cracked down upon (i)—–innocent people of East Pakistan.(j)——-people took
arms.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
14. Bangladesh is (a)….small country but she has a large (b)…..population. She
lies in (c)…..South Asia on (d)….Bay of Bengal. Once Bangladesh was not (e)
….Independent country. Now she is (f)……free country.(g)….country is cris-
crossed by so many occupation of (j)….people of Bangladesh.              
        Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
15. Begging is not at all (a)—employment. It is (b)—charity of (c)—others. It does
not give anything good to (d)—society. It does not develop (e)—man’s ability or
 will to be self-reliant. It makes (f)—man devoid of any sense of self-respect. Those
who live by begging cannot claim any dignity in (g)—society. It is regarded as (h)
—slurs (i)—curse to the society. It is (j)—most disgraceful and disreputable
means of living.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
16. Hazrat Omar (R) was (a)——-second Caliph of Islam. He was (b)——-honest
Caliph. He used to lead a humble (c)——-life.He used to go and see the condition
of (d)——-subjects with his own eyes. At dead of night he would walk(e)——-
streets of Medina. One night while walking he heard (f)——sound of crying .(g)
———sound was coming from(h)——-hut. He went near(i)——hut. He saw an
aged woman boiling something in the open(i)——-pot. He wanted to know the
reason of her crying.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
17. (a)——-deal student is an asset to any country. He gets up early in (b)—–
morning. He is (c)—–boy of good manners and character. He (d)——student of
high thinking and plain living. In fact, he is (e)—-example for others to follow.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
 
18. Dhaka stand on (a)——Buriganga. It is (b)—–old city. It is a populous (c)——
city. People of different religions live in (d)—–city. Their occupation is not (e)—–
same. There is (f)—–Engineering University and Agricultural University in (g)—–
Dhaka.(h)——Zoo and (i)—–National Museum are famous.(j)——-Engineering
University is also famous.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
19. Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her (a)—husband.
During marriage ceremony (b)—section of greedy people claim much wealth or
money from (c)—guardians of the brides. (d)—poor illiterate girls become (e)—
victims of dowry. If(f)—guardians fail to fulfill. (g)—demand of (h)—bridegroom.
The brides are maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their
daughters. It is (i)—social curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the
outlook of people specially the male (j)—members.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
20. Education is one of (a)…..basic needs of (b)——a human being.(c)…..poor
socio-economic condition of Bangladesh can be largely attributed to most
people’s inaccessibility to (d)……education. If all the people were educated, they
could live (e)…..healthy and planned (f)…..life. It enhances our ability to raise
crops, store food, protect (g)——environment and carry out our social
responsibilities. it is only education which can help us to adopt (h)——rational
attitude. It provides us with (i)…….enlightened awareness about things and this
awareness is (j)—–prerequisite for social development.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
21. Electronic mail is (a)— — –modern method of instant delivery of (b)——-
letters without (c)—involvement of (d)——postman. In this system of mailing
message are sent with the help of a computer. In (e)- —-electronic mail or (f)——
e-mail system (g)—–letter or any other document is typed and edited on a
computer. It is sent to the addressee through (h)——- computer network in (i)—
form of (j)—-electronic signals.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
22. English is (a)—–international language. It is spoken all over (b) ——world. So
the importance of (c)—English cannot be described in words. All (d)—–books on
higher education are written in English. Today organizations need employees who
speak and write (e)—-standard form of English. It helps (f)—–educated man to get
a good (g)—–job. It is (h)——official or semi –official language all over the
world. Ours is (i)—–age of globalization. We need to learn English to join the
advanced world. So English has become (j)—-essential matter for us.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
23. Though (a)—–newspaper is not always (b)—-unmixed blessing, it is (c)—-most
useful thing in (d)—-our life. We can not think of (e)—-day without it. To read
newspaper is (f)—-good habit.(g)—–more we read newspaper,(h)—-more we can
acquire (i)—-knowledge; If we do not read it, we shall be like the frogs (j)—dark
well.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
24. Every woman is (a)—–potential mother.(b)—–future of a child depends on how
it is brought up. In this case (c)—–educated mother plays (d)—–important role.
She can bring up a child better than (e)—–illiterate  mother. So,(f)—–difference
between (g)—–educated and (h)——uneducated mother can never be denied.(i)
—–educated mother is an asset. She knows how to build up (j)—career of her
child.
      Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
 
25. Everybody knows that sincerity is (a)—–key to success.(b)—–person can
prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c)—-rules of
sincerity can never go (d)—-long way in (e)—–world. Many (f)—-man is not
conscious of (g)—–importance of (h)—-sincerity for which they don’t have (i)—–
benefit of (j)—-success. However, we should be sincere to our work.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
26. Kamal is (a)—examinee. He has (b)—ill health. He heard about (c)—eminent
doctor. He made (d)—appointment with (e)—doctor. On the fixed (f)—day he went
 to the doctor’s chamber. There he saw (g)—attendant writing (h)—serial and
name of the(i)—junior M. B.B.S. doctor to help him. The junior doctor writes (j)—
case history of the patient.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
27. Man is (a)……social being and is (b)…..member of society. He has (c)
….freedom of choice, thought and expression. But everybody should consider that
he is not (d)….only person in society. There are many persons in (e)….society and
they have (f)….same rights that one expects from one’s society. So to form (g)
…..peaceful society, one should be watchful to see that other’s rights are not
harmed. Every citizen must cultivate (h)….habit of obeying (i)…rules and
regulations of (j)….society.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
28. Makkah is an ancient (a)——-city. (b)————first mosque of (c)——–world
was built there. Hazrat Ibrahim built it. It is known as(d)———-Kaaba mosque.
Many days have passed away. Suddenly a hole was found in (e)———-wall.
Today people all over (f)————–world go to Makkah. They spend a busy (g)——
time there. They forget the activities of this (h)——-world. The Muslims of (i)
———-whole world gather there and perform (j)——Hajj.
    Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
29. Man is (a)——-architect of his own fate. If we avoid labour, we shall not be
lucky. Some people think that (b)—–success in life depends on fate. But that is not
correct. Hard work is necessary for getting success in every sphere of life.
Industry is (e)—–key to success. Those, who depends on fate must always lag
behind. It is (d)—–fact that industry makes everything different. If you become (e)
—–industrious person, your life will be successful.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
30. Money can not buy (a)—–happiness. Money is (b)—–must for our life. But it is
not (c)—–necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)——-
psychological thing. It is (e)—name of (f)—–feeling. It means the contentment of
(g)—–mind. He who is satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h)
—–really happy man. Happiness cannot be purchased with (i)—money. No doubt,
money has got something to do with (j)—-happiness but it cannot give us
happiness.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
   
31. Mr John is (a)——European. As he is (b)—-English man and knows (c)—-
English well. He is (d)—honorable person to everyone though he is (e)——one
 eyed man. Having received (f)—-.So ,he went to (g)——USA. His brother Tony
lives there who joined (h)—–army. He is (i)—younger of two brothers. When John
met his brother, Tony (j)——brother rose in him.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
         
32. (a)……..the Olympic games started (b)…..long before (c)…..Christian era.
There is (d)….village in Greece named (e)……Olympia. This has been named
after (f)…..Olympic .Today the Olympic Games have become (g)….. extraordinary
events in the world. This year Olympic Games  were in held in Beijing, China.
China bagged (h)….highest gold medals in various events. This is to be (i)  (g)
…..usual thing for (j)…….host country. How ever, for the first time , the USA
failed to bag the highest gold.
 
33. Our life is (a)——-sum total of hours, days and years. But all days are not
equally memorable to us. Most of(b)——days are forgotten with (c)——passage of
time. Only (d)—–few of these days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e)—–
days at school is such (f)——day. It is fresh in my mind even now when I was (g)
——boy of six. My father proposed that I should be admitted into (h)—-school in
(i)—–class. I felt (j)—–both joy and fear.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
34. Patriotism is a noble (a)—-virtue. It inspires (b)—-man to shed last drop of
blood to defend the freedom of his country.(d)—-man without patriotism is not
better than(e)—-beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)—–all. He thinks for (g)—–
welfare of his country. On (h)—other hand (i)—-unpatriotic man thinks only of his
own interest, Those who die (j)—–country are true patriots.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
35. People think of (a)—–poverty as (b)—-great evil and it seems to be (c)—
accepted belief that if people had (d)—-plenty of many, they would be happy and
(e)—-useful and more out of life. As (f)—-rule there is more genuine satisfaction
in life and more obtained from life in (g)—humble cottage of (h)—-poor men than
in (i)—–palaces of (i)—-rich.
       Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
36. Taimur was one of (a)—greatest conquers of the world. Young Taimur once
attacked (b)—province of a powerful prince. He entered (c)—kingdom of (d)—
prince and captured (e)—large village. It was situated far away from (f)—capital.
When the news reached (g)—prince, he came with a large army. The area was
surrounded on all (h)—sides. (i)—Taimur’s soldiers were all killed but Taimur
escaped with (j)—great difficulty.
      Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
37. Tenement house is(a)—dwelling which is (b)—jointly shared by(c)—owner and
the (d)—tenants. It can be (e)—building divided into small and (f)—cheap
dwelling unit occupied by (g)—different individual of households under the same
roof. Usually these are a raw of houses with (h)—occupant sharing density.
Therefore, this kind of development becomes cheaper than other types of (i)—
housing solution and is availed by (j)—lower and middle-income households.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
38. The compute is (a) —fairly recent invention. It has now become (b)——
essential (b)——-part of modern life. It has (c)—–greatly benefited us and brought
about revolutionary changes in our life. Any device that helps people perform (d)
——-mathematical calculations may be called (e)——computer. In this sense,(f)
—–abacus is also (g)——simple computer. Today, however,(h)—–term computer’
refers to a special kind of (i)——electronic machine that can perform
mathematical calculations and process large masses of information at (j)——-
great speed.
     Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
      
39. The internet has paved the way (a)…..sharing information and communication
(b)….organizations and people. Communication can be made (c)…..the aid of
internet. The government can use the internet for the purpose (d)…internet 
Communication and supplying information. Shopping and banking can be done
with the help the  internet. The internet helps the educational institutions (e)…
conduct research   and impart education.
      Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
40. The night before (a)—examination is one of (b)—anxiety to almost all
examinees. (c)—degree of panic and anxiety depends on (d)—strength of their
preparation and(e)—physical constitution. In fact, the night before (f)—
examination is (g)—night of anxiety and peculiar. To overcome (h)—trouble of
this night (i)—examinees should prepare their lesson much (j)—earlier and try to
pass this night with an normal state of mind.
       Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
41. The University of Dhaka is (a)….oldest in the country. It is also (b)….biggest
among other universities. It was established in (c)….year 1921.Hundreds of (d)
….students are admitted here every year. The total number of students will be all
over (e)….thirty thousand. It has (f)….large number of teachers. It extends over
(g)….vast area. It is known for its high standard of (h)….teaching. It is (i)
….institution which makes us proud. It has produced many (j)….great scholars.
    Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
42. The use of English as (a)…..common language of (b)….world has been
growing so rapidly in recent years that no other explanation is needed to justify
(c)….efforts of (d)…..hundreds of (e)…..thousands who every year set out about
studying English. It is (f)…..interest of all those students who believe that (g)
…….English should be taught properly and accurately in accordance with (h)
…..certain clearly defined  and recognized standards. It is with a view to
preserving and diffusing such (i)…..standards as examinations in English were
instituted and the fact that many ten of thousands of students now take these
examinations annually as (j)…..acknowledgement of just how successful the
examining bodies have been setting and upholding these standards.
      Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
43. Unemployment is (a)….great social evil. All(b)….able-bodied persons in a
society should be engaged in any occupation.(c)….unemployed man has to lead a
vagabond life. Life becomes (d)…..curse and burden to him. He has (e)….idle
brain which very soon becomes (f)….devil’s workshop. There are many reasons of
(g)….unemployment in our country. Bangladesh is not (h)……industrialized
country. The mills and factories that we have can give employment to (i)….limited
number of people similar is the case with (j)…..agriculture.
         Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
44. When (a)….great poet Ferdousi began to write (b)….Shahanama, the Sultan
promised him (c)…piece of gold for each(d)…..verses. Instead of giving gold
coins, the Sultan offered the poet only sixty thousand silver (g)….coins. The poet
refused to take the silver coins and left the court with (h)….broken heart. He was
(i)….aggrieved man. Later on, the Sultan realized that he had made (j)….blunder.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
 
     
45. Women are now a days as (a)….important as men. They constitute nearly half
of (b)…total population. So, there can be no denying (c)………fact that they too
possess equal rights and duties as (d)….men do. If they get opportunity ,(e)………
genius, powers and capacities will bloom fully.No nation can make (f)….real
progress keeping a full half of its population in (g)…dark.Without (h)….uplift of
women,(i)….progress of (j)….nation is not possible at all.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
46. (a)….16 th December is (b)….red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On
this day we achieved victory at (c)….cost of (d)….bloody war. Bangladesh came
into being as (e)….independent country. It occupied a place in the world(f)
…..map. Every year ,we observe (g)….day with solemnity. We remember (h)
….supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons. The day is (i)…..public holiday. The
national flag is hoisted on (j)….top of the each house.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
47. (a)…………21 st of February is (a)…..important day in our national calendar.
On this day in 1952,valiant youths of (c)….soil laid down their lives to establish
(d)……..honour of Bangla, their mother language. Their demand was to
recognized Bangla as (e)……official language of (f)….state as it was (g)
….language of most of (h)….population. Because of their sacrifice ,we have got (i)
….Bangla as our official language. Now,Bangla is (j)….internationally
recognized language.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
48. Every student wants to be better in (a)——exam. But it is not (b)….easy work.
(c)…..student has to do something for this. From (c)….very beginning he must be
serious. He should read (d)…..texts again and again. He must not memorise (f)
…..answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)
….common source. He should have a good (h)….command over English. By doing
all these things (i)….. student  can hope to make a good (j)….result.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
49. Electronic mail, popularly known as e-mail is (a)….communication of message
via electronic means. Although (b)…….telex communication is electronic in
nature too, there are difference between (c)…..telex and (d)…..e-mail. Telex
communication is terminal to terminal while ,(e)……electronic communication is
user to user via (f)…..computer. In telex, messages destined to number of users
are sent to (g)…..same terminal where it is distributed in a printed form by (h)
…..operator. On (i)…..other hand, e-mail, is delivered to (j)…..individual
electronic mail box based in a computer.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
50. Students are (a)——greatest force of (b)—–nation. (c)—-ideal student is (d)—-
asset to any country. He has some qualities that can be followed. He gets up early
in (e)—-morning. He never wastes his time in vain. He always makes (f)—brilliant
result in the examinations .He is a boy of (g)—good manners and character. He is
truthful, honest, sincere and dutiful. He respects his parents ,teachers  and other
superiors in (h)—polite way. He is helpful to his fellow students. He is never rude
to anybody. He is (i)—-student of high thinking and plain living. Infact, he is (j)—
example for others to follow.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Use articles where necessary. Put a cross(x) where an article is not needed.
1. Our life is (a)——-sum total of hours, days and years. But all days are not
equally memorable to us. Most of (b)——days are forgotten with (c)——passage
of time. Only (d)—–few of these days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e)—–
days at school is such (f)——day. It is fresh in my mind even now when I was (g)
——boy of six. My father proposed that I should be admitted into (h)—-school in
(i)—–class. I felt (j)—–both joy and fear.
 
2. English is (a)—international language. We feel (b)—necessity of learning
English at every step.This is (c)—only language of international overseas
business, communication, co-operation and (d)—co-existence. It is essential to
receive (e)—-foreign degree of higher education. All (f)—good jobs need English
knowing persons. So every educated man should know how to (g)—-communicate
in English. To learn and develop (h)—-skill of English specially for (i)—students
is very important. No (j)—-students should be ignored of it.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
3. Akbar (a)—great was one of (b)—greatest emperors of India.He was on the
one side a great and on the other side a man of (c)—wisdom.Among all (d)—
Mughal rulers he was (e)—best.As a result ,his name has been written in golden
letters in the page of (f)—history.He was (g)—-uneducated person.But he had (h)
—ability to rule (i)—kingdom like (j)—-expert ruler.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
4. (a)—cricket is (b)—foreign game in our country. But it is (c)—international
game. After winning (c)—ICC Trophy in (e)—Malaysia in 1996,it has become
more popular than football in our country. By defeating (f)—Keya Bangladesh got
(g)—first victory in (h)—ODI cricket in 1998.Bangladesh got the taste of winning
(i)—test match in January,2005 defeating (j)—Zimbabwe.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
5. A student must take care of his (a)—nature. Every morning (c)—sun rises in (d)
—east, day flows (e)—night, birds sing and (f)—plants blossom. Everywhere in (g)
—nature there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in (i)—-nature, there
would have been (j)—chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
6. Though Patriotism is (a)—universal human trait, it is often torn away by (b)—
state herself.(c)—poor people of (d)—poor country become indifferent to their
state affairs and lose (e)—sense of patriotic. Such people would have become as
patriotic as (f)—Simon Bolivar or (g)—Abraham Lincoln if they had a caring
government of leader who would make their lives a bit easier.(h)—people of (i)—
wealthy country simply love their country because the state provides them with
everything like shelter,education,job and (j)—security.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
                                                                       
7. (a)——-discipline is seen in (a)——nature. Every morning (c)—–sun rises in
(d)—–east, day follows (e)——night, birds sing and (f)—–plants blossom.
Everywhere in (g)—-nature, there is (h)—harmony. If there were no discipline in
(i)——nature, there would have been (j)——chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
8. One day I met (a)—lame man. After talking for a while he showed me (b)—
identity card. Seeing (c)—identity card I came to know that he was (d)—university
student. After completing his (e)—-study he joined (f)—army. During the
liberation War he fought (g)—bravely against (h)—occupying army of the then
West Pakistan. But it is (i)—irony of fate that  bullet of (j)—enemies hit on his left
leg. Thus he lost his leg.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
           
9. A library is (a)—part and parcel (b)—-educational institution. It is (c)—-
unique place where books for different subjects are kept for (d)—reading. It
 ennobles (e)—readers to read books of their choice that create (f)—-enthusiasm
for learning. Student should pay (g)—-visit to (h)—library regularly. They can
borrow books for (i)—-certain period and return them after (j)—given time.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
10.Patriotism is a noble (a)—-virtue. It inspires (b)—-man to shed last drop of blood
to defend the freedom of his(c)—- country.(d)—-man without patriotism is not better
than(e)—-beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)—–all. He thinks for (g)—–welfare of
his country. On (h)—other hand (i)—-unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest,
Those who die (j)—–country are true patriots. They are remembered even after their
death.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
11.Unemployment is (a)….great social evil. All (b)….able-bodied persons in a society
should be engaged in any occupation. (c)….unemployed man has to lead a vagabond
life. Life becomes (d)…..curse and burden to him. He has (e)….idle brain which very
soon becomes (f)….devil’s workshop. There are many reasons of (g)….unemployment
in our country. Bangladesh is not (h)……industrialized country. The mills and
factories that we have can give employment to (i)….limited number of people similar
is the case with (j)…..agriculture.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
12.Punctuality is of great value to (a)….student. (b)….unpunctual boy who is late in
(c)…..class will miss (d)…..part of his lesson and fall (e)…..behind other students. But
(f)…..punctual student will learn his lesson in (g)……time and do well in (h)—
examination. Punctuality is (i)—key to success in life. We all should be (j)….punctual
in our activities.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
13.Dowry means property or money brought by a bride to her (a)—husband. During
marriage ceremony (b)—section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from
(c)—guardians of the brides. (d)—poor illiterate girls become (e)—victims of dowry.
If (f)—guardians fail to fulfill. (g)—demand of (h)—bridegroom. The brides are
maltreated. So, the poor cannot think of marriage of their daughters. It is (i)—social
curse. This curse can be eliminated by changing the outlook of people specially the
male (j)—members
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
14.Journey is always (a)—pleasure to me. Whenever I go on a journey my heart leaps
up with (b)—joy. But (c)—-journey by boat gives me (d)—-greatest pleasure. Since
Bangladesh is land of (e)—rivers. It is (f)—easy matter to make (g)—journey by boat.
Whenever I get (h)—-opportunity to make (i)—journey by boat, I make (j)—best use
of the opportunity.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
15.It was (a)—dark night. A blind man was walking along (b)—road.He held (b)—
lamp in his hand. Two men  laughed at (d)—him.One of them said, “What is (c)— —
use of lamp to (d)— blind man?” The other called the blindman (e)—fool. (f)– blind
man heard this and took it to (g)—heart.He said,(h)—-lamp is not for me, It’s for
those (i)—-people who’re are careless”. What a surprise,” said (j)—others.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
16.A true friend is (a)…..asset. He stands by his (b)……..friend in time of danger. He
is not (c)—– –greedy man. He always wishes for (d)…….welfare of his friend. But it is
(e)——–matter of (f)——–fact that (g)——-ideal friend is very rare today.(h)——
selfish man cannot be (i)——-true friend. He thinks of his own (j)——-interest.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
 
 
17.The great ship Titanic sailed for New York from Southampton on April,1912.At
that time she (a)—largest ship.(b)—tragic sinking of this great (c)—-liner will always
be remembered for she went down on her first voyage. Four days after sailing out,
while it was sailing across (d)—-icy(e)—waters of (f)—North Atlantic.(g)—huge ice
Berge was suddenly spotted. After (h)—alarm had been given (i)—great ship turned
sharply to avoid (j)—collision.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
18.Money can not buy (a)—–happiness. Money is (b)—–must for our life. But it is not
(c)—–necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d)——-
psychological thing. It is (e)—name of (f)—–feeling. It means the contentment of (g)
—–mind. He who is satisfied with what he gets and content with his life is (h)—–
really happy man. Happiness cannot be purchased with (i)—money. No doubt, money
has got something to do with (j)—-happiness but it cannot give us happiness.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
19.We have six seasons in (a)—-Bangladesh. Every season appears at an interval of
every two months. The winter is one of (b)—-six seasons in Bangladesh. It comes after
(c)—late autumn. It comprises the two Bengali months of Paush and Magh. Winter
comes with us its fog and chill. Life in nature seems to be dull. Trees turn grey and
leafless. Men and animals shiver with cold.(d)—sky becomes clear and blue. Poor
people suffer from much cold. In this season vegetables are available in abundance.
There is (e)—very special features of (f)—-season. It is (g)—-collecting time of juice
from date trees. In winter (h)—general health of people remains satisfactory. No
doubt winter is (i)—cold season. But at (j)—-same time it is enjoyable too.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
 
20.Students are (a)——greatest force of (b)—–nation. (c)—-ideal student is (d)—-
asset to any country. He has some qualities that can be followed. He gets up early in
(e)—-morning. He never wastes his time in vain. He always makes (f)—brilliant result
in the examinations .He is a boy of (g)—good manners and character. He is truthful,
honest, sincere and dutiful. He respects his parents ,teachers  and other superiors in
(h)—polite way. He is helpful to his fellow students. He is never rude to anybody. He
is (i)—-student of high thinking and plain living. Infact, he is (j)—example for others
to follow.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
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21.The invention of computer is one of (a)—greatest advances in (b)—-modern
technology. It is (c)—-fairly recent invention. Computer is (d)—-substitute for (e)—
human brain. Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all
branches of learning. In a few minutes (f)—computer can perform calculations that
trained mathematicians would need years to complete.(g)—-faster computers can
handle millions of problems in (h)—-few seconds. It can perform many operations at
(i)—time and (j)—same time without any confusion.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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22. Every woman is (a)—–potential mother.(b)—–future of a child depends on how
it is brought up. In this case (c)—–educated mother plays (d)—–important role.
She can bring up a child better than (e)—–illiterate  mother. So,(f)—–difference
between (g)—–educated and (h)——uneducated mother can never be denied.(i)
—–educated mother is an asset. She knows how to build up (j)—career of her
child.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23. (a)—-English poet was staying in (b)—-Italy for the benefit of
his health.He received (c)—-unpaid letter from one of his friends containing
nothing but a few words.He had to pay double postage for such (d)—
unwise activity.He decided to teach his friend (e)—good lesson.So he collected (f)
—-stone  and packed it up in (g)—box.He sent (h)—-box to his friend.The friend
thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable.So he paid the charge
for carrying.He was astonished to see nothing in the box but (i)—ordianry (j)—-
stone.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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24. The compute is (a) —fairly recent invention. It has now become (b)——
essential (b)——-part of modern life. It has (c)—–greatly benefited us and brought
about revolutionary changes in our life. Any device that helps people perform (d)
——-mathematical calculations may be called (e)——computer. In this sense,(f)
—–abacus is also (g)——simple computer. Today, however,(h)—–term computer’
refers to a special kind of (i)——electronic machine that can perform
mathematical calculations and process large masses of information at (j)——-
great speed.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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25. Everybody knows that sincerity is (a)—–key to success.(b)—–person can
prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c)—-rules of
sincerity can never go (d)—-long way in (e)—–world. Many (f)—-man is not
conscious of (g)—–importance of (h)—-sincerity for which they don’t have (i)—–
benefit of (j)—-success. However, we should be sincere to our work.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
26. (a)——-deal student is an asset for a country. He is different from (c)—-idle
student.(d)—industrious work hard. On the other hand (e)—idle waste away their
time. They do not know that (f)—time is (g)—-most valuable thing. If anyone
wants to shine in life, he should make (h)—best use of his time. Otherwise he will
suffer in (i)—long run. he will have to drag a miserable (j)—life.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
 
27.  (a)—-pious man is he who is very much religious. He does not run after name
and fame. He is different from (b)—-worldly man.(c)—–religious minded people
 are quiet different from (d)—people who want to have much (e)—-wealth.(f)—-
virtuous believe that their lies (g)—-eternal life after death.(h)—greedy people
give importance to this world. However (i)—virtuous man enjoys mental (j)—-
peace.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
        
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28. Dhaka stand on (a)——Buriganga. It is (b)—–old city. It is a populous (c)——
city. People of different religions live in (d)—–city. Their occupation is not (e)—–
same. There is (f)—–Engineering University and Agricultural University in (g)—–
Dhaka.(h)——Zoo and (i)—–National Museum are famous.(j)——-Engineering
University is also famous.
         Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
 
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29. Truthfulness is (a)—greatest of all (b)—-virtues which makes (c)—person
really great. If we do not cultivate (d)—habit of speaking (e)—truth, we cannot
command (f)—-condidence of others. The man whom nobody believes can never
be famous in life.It may be that we may succeeded once or twice by telling (g)—-
lie but it never brings about (h)—-good result. A lie never lies hiddent. Today or
tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)—-real character of (j)—liar is revealed and
nobody believes him. All hate him and speak ill of him behind his back.
  Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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30. (a)—–angry man is not liked even by (b)—idiot. There is difference between (c)
—educated and (d)—-uneducated. Again there is difference between (e)—rich and
(i)—poor. An educated (g)—-man should come forward to educate (h)—-
uneducated man. On the other hand,(i)—-rich man should have sympathy for (j)—
poor man.
 
 
31.  (a)….16 th December is (b)….red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On
this day we achieved victory at (c)….cost of (d)….bloody war. Bangladesh came
into being as (e)….independent country. It occupied a place in the world (f)
…..map. Every year, we observe (g)….day with solemnity. We remember (h)
 ….supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons. The day is (i)…..public holiday. The
national flag is hoisted on (j)….top of the each house.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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32. Illiteracy is (a)—-great problem in our country. It is (b)—great obstacle to (c)
—-way of (d)—-progress and there are many reasons behind it. Poverty is (e)—-
main cause of this illiteracy in (f)—-our country. Due to poverty,(g)—-poor people
cannot send  their children to (h)—school. So, everybody should drive away (i)—-
poverty from (j)—society.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
      
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33. Population exploration is (a)—constant threat to our environment and
existence. Especially in Bangladesh (b)—-population is growing at such (c)—high
rate that (d)—environment may soon fail to supply (e)—people with their
minimum (f)—-necessities. Unless we take (g)—immediate steps to stop this rapid
growth of population, our (h)—environment will one encounter (i)—-
unpredictable with danger, consequently ,(j)—inhabitants may experience
destruction.
     Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
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34.Population of a country is (a)—asset. It becomes (b)—-burden when (c)—-country
cannot afford to her people (d)—-basic needs of life. Bangladesh is (e)—densely
populated country based on (f)—agricultural economy. Moreover,our population is
growing in (g)—alarming way.(h)—present growth of our population is 21.6 per
thousand people. It is obviously (i)—very high rate. Hence we should all make (j)—
united effort to combat with population problem.
 
 
35. Newspaper is (a)—people’s parliament. The newspaper plays (b)—-vital role
in modern civilization. It is said to be (c)—-mirror of the world. We must have the
habit of reading (d)—–newspaper daily. It helps us in acquiring (e)—-general
knowledge which is essential for our education. Nobody can keep (f)—contact
with (g)—outside world without newspaper. Mere (h)—bookish knowledge is not
sufficient in (i)—struggle of life.(j)—man who does not read newspaper daily is
like a frog in a narrow well.
Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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36. Makkah is an ancient (a)——-city. (b)————first mosque of (c)——–world
was built there. Hazrat Ibrahim built it. It is known as(d)———-Kaaba mosque.
Many days have passed away. Suddenly a hole was found in (e)———-wall.
Today people all over (f)————–world go to Makkah. They spend a busy (g)——
time there. They forget the activities of this (h)——-world. The Muslims of (i)
———-whole world gather there and perform (j)——Hajj.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
       
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37. Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was born in Hogly in (a)—year 1732.His father was
a wealthy (b)—person. He inherited (c)—vast property. He was very kind to (d)—
poor. He spent (e)—lot of money for the poor. He gave away (f)—whole property
for the education of (g)—-meritorious students. One night he was sleeping. He
heard (h)—sound. He woke up. He saw(j)—-man. The man was (j)—thief.
      Answer: (a)——(b)—-(c)——(d)——(e)—-(f)—–(g)—–(h)—–(i)——(j)——
     
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38. (a) —–ant is (b)——-industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as (c)
—-ant. If we open (d)——pages of history, we shall see that (e)——men who have
become great were (f)—–industrious .(g)——-industrious are liked by all. On (h)
—–other hand (i)—–idle are hated by all. So, industry is (j)—–must to prosper in
life.
 
 
39. (a)—is a planet. It rises in (b)—-east and sets in (c)—west. It is (d)—source of
all heat, the setting (e)—-sun presents (f)—enjoyable science.(g)—–moon has no
light of its own. It gets light from the sun.(h)—-stars shone in (j)—sky. We cannot
see all the stars. Many stars are bigger than the sun. They are far away from (j)—
earth.
40. Once there was (a)—-Sultan in Bengal. He was fond of hunting. He went on (b)
—hunting. He took aim at a deer and shot (c)—arrow at the deer but the arrow
pierced(d)—infant in stead.(e)—-infant was the only child of its mother. It was a
(f)—bolt from the blue to (g)—woman. She was at a loss. It was irreparable (h)—
loss for the mother.(i)—-Sultan thought that it would be (j)—injustice to the
woman if he would not compensate the woman.
41. (a)—-newspaper is called (b)—–store house of knowledge. In the morning we
eagerly wait for a newspaper. We cannot do a single day without newspapers. It
contains the new of (c)—entire world. We can get (d)—-news of economics,
politics and many other things of (e)—world. It plays (f)—important role in
creating public (g)—opinion. Through newspapers we know (h)—culture of
another country.(i)—-economist writes articles on economics.(j)—essayist writes
essays and they are published through newspapers.
42. Bangladesh is (a)—-country of rivers. Of (b)—rivers some are famous. But
some of (c)—big rivers have dried up. They go dry especially in (d)—summer
season. But during (e)—rainy season all the rivers are full to (f)—brim. In winter
(g)—farmers of Bangladesh face water crisis. Then they are to depend on (h)—
mercy of nature. Then our farmers feel the necessity of (i)—-irrigation. A
scientific irrigation system is a great need for our (j)—agriculture.
 
43. There lived (a)—-old farmer in a village. He was (b)—honest farmer. He had
three sons who were very idle. But he knew that (c)—idle brain is the devil’s
workshop. So he advised them to be hardworking. He taught them that (d)—
industrious prosper and (e)—lazy suffer. However, the sons did not pay heed to
their father’s advice. The farmer grew digging (h)—lands but found nothing. But
the lands were cultivated well. The lands produced (i)—bumper crop. They
realized (j)—importance of their father’s statement.
44. Early rising means the habit of getting up from (a)—bed early in (b)—morning.
This habit is very useful to (c)—-man in various ways. Regarding it there is (d)—
English proverb: “Early to bed and Early to rise makes (e)—man healthy, wealthy
and wise.”Really this proverb is correct.(f)—-early riser finds time to take some
exercise or (g)—walk in (h)—morning air.(i)—-morning air refreshes both his
mind and body. This certainly improves his health and gives him energy for (j)—
day’s work.
45. Bangladesh is a land of (a)—celestial beauty.(b)—-land,(c)—-rivers and the
forests are (d)—sources of this beauty.(e)—tourism business can flourish
Bangladesh profusely.(f)—wild animals of (g)—-Sundarbans are also (h)—great
asset. Tourism can play (i)—-vital role in the national economy. But it is still in its
tender age. So we have to cross (j)—-long way.
46. (a)—English is (b)—-international language that must be learnt by all (c)—
people of (d)—world. One is blind today without (e)—-help of English.(f)—-
English knowing persons gets privilege everywhere. Today English is not only the
language of (g)—-British, it is now world language. Moreover, now there are
many kinds of English ,but (h)—-English of (i)—-English is still (j)—-best.
 
 
 
47. Education is one of (a)…..basic needs of (b)——a human being.(c)…..poor
socio-economic condition of Bangladesh can be largely attributed to most
people’s inaccessibility to (d)……education. If all the people were educated, they
could live (e)…..healthy and planned (f)…..life. It enhances our ability to raise
crops, store food, protect (g)——environment and carry out our social
responsibilities. it is only education which can help us to adopt (h)——rational
attitude. It provides us with (i)…….enlightened awareness about things and this
awareness is (j)—–prerequisite for social development.
48. Bangladesh is land of (a)—scenic beauty.(b)—–land,(c)—–rivers and the
forests are (c)—-sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be
divided into four regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful
spots. There are many historical places also. For this reason,(e)—–tourism
business can flourish here.(f)—wild animals of (g)—Sundarbans are also (h)—-
great asset. Tourism can play (i)—vital role in national economy. But it is still in
its tender age. So, we have to cross (j)—long way.
49. Bangladesh is (a)—–world’s most densely populated country. Our development
efforts are frustrated because of (b)—-great size of our population.(c)—-
population exploration is growing at such (d)—-high rate that (e)—-environment
may soon fail to supply (h)—-people with their minimum necessities. It is needed
(i)—-alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)—-situation.
50. A brilliant student is (a)—asset. One day he may be (b)—-engineer or (c)—-
M.B.B.S. doctor. He makes (d)—best use of his time. He makes a proper division
of his time and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e)—-golden
period of (f)—-life. He has (g)—-aim in life. He knows that (h)—-life without (i)—-
aim is like (j)—ship without a rudder.
 
 
 
 
 
 
51.Bangladesh is (a)– –independent country. But nobody made (b)- —-gift of
independence to us. It was (c)—–province of (d)——Pakistan in the name of East
Pakistani rulers treated East Pakistan as (f)—–colony of West Pakistan in (g)——
name of Pakistan and deprived us of our due share.(h)—–Pakistani army brutally
cracked down upon (i)—–innocent people of East Pakistan.(j)——-people took arms.
 
52.Man is (a)——-architect of his own fate. If we avoid labour, we shall not be lucky.
Some people think that (b)—–success in life depends on fate. But that is not correct.
Hard work is necessary for getting success in every sphere of life. Industry is (e)—–
key to success. Those, who depends on fate must always lag behind. It is (d)—–fact
that industry makes everything different. If you become (e)—–industrious person,
your life will be successful.
 
53.(a)…………21 st of February is (a)…..important day in our national calendar. On
this day in 1952,valiant youths of (c)….soil laid down their lives to establish (d)
……..honour of Bangla, their mother language. Their demand was to recognized
Bangla as (e)……official language of (f)….state as it was (g)….language of most of
(h)….population. Because of their sacrifice ,we have got (i)….Bangla as our official
language. Now, Bangla is (j)….internationally recognized language.
 
 
54.Every student wants to be better in (a)——exam. But it is not (b)….easy work.(c)
…..student has to do something for this. From (c)….very beginning he must be
serious. He should read (d)…..texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)
…..answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)….common
source. He should have a good (h)….command over English. By doing all these things
(i)….. student  can hope to make a good (j)….result.
Answer (a)…..(b)……(c)…(d)……(e)…..(f)……(g)……(h)…..(i)……(j)……
 
55.Electronic mail, popularly known as e-mail is (a)….communication of message via
electronic means. Although (b)…….telex communication is electronic in nature too,
there are difference between (c)…..telex and (d)…..e-mail. Telex communication is
terminal to terminal while (e)……electronic communication is user to user via (f)
…..computer. In telex, messages destined to number of users are sent to (g)…..same
terminal where it is distributed in a printed form by (h)…..operator. On (i)…..other
hand, e-mail, is delivered to (j)…..individual electronic mail box based in a computer.
1. Teaching English to (a) —— native people of Bangladesh is not at all (b) ——
easy task. In school (c) —— traditional Grammar-Translation method is followed.
So, (d) —— pupils only develop their reading and (e) —— writing skills : but they
can’t speak or understand English by listening. So, (f) —— direct method, which
gives stress to (g) —— listening and speaking has been evolved. (h) —— teacher
has to draw picture and to create (i) —— situation and has to show (j) ——
models or real objects.
2. Rahim has (a) —— elder brother who is (b) —— engineer. He works in (c)
—— office in (d) ——Dhaka. Last summer, his brother asked him to stay (e) ——
few days with him. He sent him (f)—— air ticket. He arrived at the airport about
(g) —— hour before the flight. He entered the waiting (h) —— room. He was
given (i)—— boarding card (j) —— where he had to write his address.
3. In (a) —— last 25 years (b) —— world has lost one-third of its natural wealth,
according to (c) — — international conservation organization World Wildlife
Fund (d) —— earth’s before. Forests are being cut down. Moreover, they are
 being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (e) ——increase in carbon dioxide and
ultimately in (f) —— water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is
anticipated that (g) —— new century will face (h) —overwhelming environmental
(i) —— catastrophe.
4. Once there was (a) —— idle king. He did not undergo physical labour. As (b)
—— result, he became fat and could not move from one place to another. He
called in (c) —— experienced doctor. (d)   doctor was clever and wise. He did
not prescribe any medicine for (e) —— king. He asked the king to buy (f) ——
heavy club and move it in (g)   air till he got (h) —— tired.
5. To forgive (a) —— injury is often considered to be (b) —— sign of weakness. It
is really (c) ——sign of strength. It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by
resentment and hatred into (d) —— act of vengeance but it takes (e) —— strong
character to restrain these natural passions. The man who forgives (f) —— injury
proves himself to be (g) —— superior to the man who wronged him and (h) ——
wrongdoer to shame. Forgiveness may even (i) —— turn a foe into a friend. So,
mercy is (j) —— noblest form of revenge.
6. A mobile phone is (a) —— great invention of modern science. (b) ——
consumers of mobile phone are increasing day by day and (c) —— people are
getting benefits also. But it is unfortunate that mobile phones sometimes (d) ——
cause health hazard, especially (e) —— children are affected much. (f) ——
scientists believe that a mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and
many other (g) —— incurable diseases. They believe that invisible and
uncontrolled radioactivity of (h) —— mobile phone causes irreparable damage to
(i) ——human body. They say that (j) —— government should control radioactive
sources.
7. Man lives on (a) —— Earth. There are other animals and plants around us.
But who knows if there are living entities in (b) —— space? We do not know. It is
(c) —— mystery. Scientists doubt that there might be living creatures in (d) ——
planets about which we do not know much. Can you imagine how many stars and
planets are there in (e) —— universe? Actually, it is unimaginable. In those
spaces, there might be living beings, even (f) —— intelligent life. May be, in (g)
—— future, more wonders are waiting for us —— there might be (h) —— time
when our scientists will discover (i) —— living entities outside our known
territory. And, if there are intelligent beings like humans, there might be (j) ——
communication between them and us.
8. An angry man is not liked (a) —— even by (b) —— idiot. There is difference
between the educated and (c) —— uneducated. An educated (d) —— person
should come forward to educate (e) —— uneducated. On the other hand, (f) ——
rich man should have (g) —— sympathy for (h) —— poor. There is difference
between (i) —— poor man and (j) —— rich man.
9. Suapur was then a village of educated people. Here was born many (a) ——
prominent scholars of British India. Of those scholars the name of Raj Bahadur
Dinesh Chandra Sen deserves (b) —— special mention. Besides, here was born
(c) —— celebrated film director Bimal Roy. Parimal Roy, (d) —— economist of
very outstanding genius, was also born here. Old people of this village claim once
they had (e) —— Chief Justice of Kolkata High Court, besides some dozens of
barristers and district judges working at the same time. However, so developed
a village of the past is now on (f) —— wane as regards its art and culture.
10. Long long ago, (a) —— mirror was found in (b) —— paddy field by (c) ——
honest farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d)—— area had ever seen
(e) —— mirror. So, when (f) —— farmer looked into (g)—— mirror, he was
surprised to see (h) —— man looking straight at him. Now, this farmer very much
resembled his father who had died (i)—— years ago. He thought that it was his
father inside it and saluted him with (j) —— love and respect for his honesty.
11. (a) —— thing of beauty is (b) —— joy for ever. (c) —— flower is a beautiful
(d) —— thing. Everybody likes (e) —— flower. But it is a matter of sorrow that (f)
—— flower is short lived. It does not last long. The rose is (g) —— best of all
flowers. (h) —— beauty of (i) —— rose charms all. Sweet smell of flowers pleases
people from all (j) —— walks of life.
12. (a) —— honest boy is he who never tells lies. He carries out (b) —— orders of
his parents. He has (c) —— aim in life. He develops (d) —— attitude to serve his
nation. He is (e) —— active worker who upholds (f) —— interest of his (g) ——
nation above everything. He thinks that he has (h) —— role to play in all matters.
We cordially expect such (i) —— boy to change (j) —— selfish motive of the
people.
13. (a) ant is (b) industrious insect. Bees are also (c) industrious insects. If we
observe the life of (d) successful man, we will find that he is also (e) industrious.
(f) industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g) idle are disliked by
all. So, industry is (h) must to prosper in (i) life. We all know that industry is the
key to success and laziness leads us to (j) misfortune.
14. A village (a) ——fair is (b) ——annual affair in rural Bangladesh. It is held on
(c) ——occasion of some religious festivals or some local important events. It is
(d) ——occasion for show. Sale of various goods and entertainment, (e) ——
village fair generally sits on (f) ——bank of a river or (g) ——big canal or under
an old banyan tree. Some fair also sits in (h) ——open field or in (i) — —market
place or in the yard of a temple or by the side of a big (j) ——road.
15. Ruma works in (a) ——American Bank in Dhaka, (b) ——capital city of
Bangladesh. Being (c) — —susceptive girl and (d) ——ex-student of (e) ——
English literature, she takes the job as (f) —— source of pleasure. As (g) ——
honest officer, she tries to give her best to (h) ——clients. Everyday thousands of
 people come to (i) ——bank and Ruma happens to come across many of them with
(j) ——smiling face.
16. (a) ——newspaper is (b) ——storehouse of knowledge. We can know (c) ——
conditions, manners, customs of other countries of (d) ——world from (e) ——
newspaper. It is in fact the summary of (f) ——all current history. It supplies
information to (g) ——all classes of people. (h)——businessman finds the
condition of (i) ——world market about his goods. (j) ——sportsman can see the
results of important games in different parts of the world.
17. Bangladesh is a land of (a) ——scenic beauty. (b) ——land (c) ——rivers and
the forests are (d) ——sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can be
divided into four regions. In many places there are a lot of amazing beautiful
spots. There are many historical places also. For this reason, (e) ——tourism
business can flourish here. (f) ——wild animals of (g) —— Sundarbans are also
(h) ——great asset. Tourism can play (i) ——vital role in national economy. But it
is still in its tender age. So, we have to cross (j) ——long way.
18. Bangladesh is (a) ——land of six seasons. Of all (b) ——seasons I like (c) ——
spring most. It is called (d) ——king of seasons. It comprises (e) ——Bangla
months of (f) ——Falgoon and (g) —— Chaitra. After (h) ——end of (i) ——
winter, it comes with all its beauty and (j) ——charms.
19. Nelson Mandela went on to play (a) ——prominent role on the world stage as
(b) ——advocate of human dignity in (c) ——face of challenges ranging from (d)
——political repression to AIDS. He formally left public (e) ——life in June 2004
before his 86th birthday, telling his (f) ——adoring countrymen; “Don’t call me.
I’ll call you.” But he remained one of (g) ——world’s most revered public figures.
He struggled to establish human (h) ——rights. The blacks were treated
cruelly. In his first speech after becoming the President of South Africa he said,
“The time for the healing of (i) ——wounds has come. The moment to (j) ——
bridge the chasms that divide us has come.”
20. Bangladesh is (a) ——world’s most densely populated country. Our
development efforts are frustrated because of (b) ——great size of our population.
(c) ——population explosion is (d) —— constant threat to our environment and
(e) ——society. Her population is growing at such (f) ——high rate (g) ——
environment may soon fail to supply (h) ——people with their
minimum necessities. It is indeed (i) ——alarming situation. Something should be
done to change (j) —— situation.
21. Mr Jamil is (a) —— engineer in our locality. He prefers to speaking (b) ——
little. He does not have (c) ——beard but he has (d) ——enormous moustache of
which he is very proud. He thinks it makes him look (e) ——important person. He
has (f) ——nub nose and (g) ——square chin. He does not have (h) ——lot of hair
on (i) ——head and he is not bald either. In fact, he is (j) —— honorable
personality in our society.
22. Today (a) ——email is (b) ——far more common way to communicate with
friends and family. It is also (c) ——faster and cheaper way to communicate.
When I send (d) ——email to (e) —— friend in (f) ——distant country, (g) ——
friend will receive (h) ——email almost immediately. What is more I can attach a
photograph, a video or (i) —— MP3. And, I do not have to buy expensive (j) ——
stamps.
23. Today women are playing (a) ——important role in all spheres of (b) ——life.
They are no longer confined within (c) ——four walls of the kitchens. They have
come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d) ——men. They
are joining (e) ——wide range of professions and making a great (f) ——
contribution to the economy. Now it has come to (g) ——realisation of all that it is
not possible to develop the country keeping women, (h) ——large section of (i)
—— population, in (j) ——dark.
24. My uncle lives in (a) ——USA. Once he was (b) ——university teacher. Now he
is working as (c) ——expert in (d) ——consultancy firm. Though he has been
living there for five years, he has not been issued his (e) ——Green card. He is
trying his best to get (f) ——card. We have heard a lot of stories about his merit.
From his childhood he speaks (g) ——English like (h) ——English. He is such (i)
——brilliant person that my parents often encourage me to follow him. But I
don’t like him because he does not live in our (j) ——beautiful country.
25. Life is full of (a) —— unfavourable circumstances. (b) —— the great men in (c)
—— world bravely faced (d) —— adverse situations. These situations bring out
(e) —— man’s talent qualities. (f) —— people in such circumstances learn many
virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g) —— virtuous and brave can conquer
(h) —— obstacles of life. (i) —— adverse situations have glorified (j) —— mind
and character of great men.
26. In (a) —— automatic camera, (b) —— focus is already adjusted to let in (c)
—— right amount of light. Light is a very important factor for (d) ——
photography. Most photographs are posed, which means (e) —— subject is made
ready for (f) —— photograph. In 1826 when J.N. Niepce, (g) —— French
inventor, took (h) —— first photograph, he used (i) —— metal photographic plate.
(j) —— photography is gradually developing into an artistic art.
27. Every student wants to do well in (a) — examination. But it is not (b) — easy
work. (c) — student has to do something for this. From (d) — very beginning, he
must be serious. He should read texts again and again. He must not memorize (e)
— answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (f) —
common source. He should have (g) —good (h) — command of English. By doing
all the things (i) — student can hope to make (j) — excellent result.
28. (a) — morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) — simple
exercise and good for health and (c) — mentality. In the morning, (d) — air is
fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) — environment
 makes an effect on (f) — walkers health and mind, when (g) — man enjoys (h) —
beauties and solemnity of (i) — nature in (j) — morning.
29. Mr. Jamil is (a) —— engineer in our locality. He prefers to speaking (b) ——
little. He does not have (c) —— beard but he had (d) —— enormous moustache of
which he is very proud. He thinks it may makes him look (e) —— person. He has
(f) —— snub nose and (g) —— square chin. He does not have (h) —— lot of hair
on (i) —— head and he is not bald either. In fact, he is (j) —— honourable
personality in our society.
30. Our life is full of (a) — unexpected circumstances. (b) — great men in (c) —
world bravely faced (d) — adverse situations. These situations bring out (e) —
man’s latent qualities. (f) — people in such circumstances learn virtues like
fortitude and bravery. Only (g) — virtuous and brave men can conquer (h) —
obstacles of life. (i) — adverse situations have gratified (j) — mind and character
of great men.
31. Industry is (a) —— key to success. (b) —— industrious can prosper in life. (c)
—— man who does not undertake (d) —— hard work can never go (e) —— long
way in (f) —— world. Many (g) —— man is not conscious of (h) —— importance
of (i) —— diligence for which they can’t reap (j) —— benefit of success.
32. (a) — pious are always happy. A pious man does not run after name and fame.
He is different from (b) — worldly man. (c) — religious minded people are quite
different from (d) — people who want to have much (e) — wealth. (f) — virtuous
believe that there lies (g) — eternal life after death. (h) — greedy people give
importance to this world. However (i) — virtuous man enjoys mental (j) — peace.
33. Sumon is (a) —— student of class ix. He lives in a village of (b) ——
Bangladesh. He won (c) —— Junior Scholarship in (d) —— Junior Scholarship
Examination. He wanted to open (e) —— account in a Bank. So one day he went
to (f) —— town. On the way he asked (g) —— passer-by about the location of (h)
—— bank. The passer-by showed him the location of (i) —— bank. He entered the
bank. He went to (j) —— officer of the bank.
34. There are many languages in the world. Of all the languages (a) —— English
is (b) —— international language that must be learnt by (c) —— people of the
world. (d) —— one is blind today without (e) —— help of English. (f) —— English
knowing person gets privilege everywhere. Today English is not the language of
(g) —— British or the Americans only, it is now (h) —— world language.
Moreover, there prevails a remarkable variety in English. But (i) —— English of
(j) —— English is still the best.
35. (a) —— ant is (b) —— industrious insect. No other insect is as (c) —— ant. If
we open (d) —— page of history, we shall see that (e) —— men who have become
great were (f) —— industrious. (g) —— industrious are liked by all. On (h) ——
other hand, (i) —— idle are hated by all. So industry is (j) —— must to prosper in
life.
36. In (a) —— twenty first century (b) —— number of undesirable practices have
emerged as mobile usage spreads into everyday life. In (c) —— work place,
employers report that many members of their stuff use (d) —— individually owned
mobile phone to socialize during work hours. It results in (e) —— loss of
productive work time and effort. In social settings, people comment that they are
irritated by (f) —— intrusion of mobile phone conversation in (g) ——
restaurants, theatres and other public venues. Another worrying trend is that face
to face social interaction seems to have been taken over by (h) —— mobile phone
devices. For example, (i) —— analysis of (j) —— survey of 2000 teenagers
reveals that 93 percent of today’s youth terminate relationships by voice mail or
text messages.
37. Bangladesh is a land of (a) —— scenic beauty, (b) —— land, (c) —— rivers
and the forest are (d) —— sources of this beauty. Geographically Bangladesh can
be divided into four regions. In many places there is lot of amazing beautiful
spots. For this reason, (e) —— tourism business can flourish here, (f) —— wild
animals of (g) —— Sundarbans are also (h) —— great asset. Tourism can play (i)
—— vital role in national economy. But it is still in elementary stage. So, we have
to cross (j) —— long way.
38. (a) —— idle man and (b) —— active man cannot be equal. We know (c) ——
story of (d) —— ant (e) —— grasshopper. (f) —— ant was industrious. On the
other hand the grasshopper was a lazy (g) —— person. The ant knows that (h)
—— industrious shine. On (i) —— contrary (j) —— lazy suffer in life.
39. Then (a) —— terrible thing happened. While we were waiting for (b) ——
coffee, (c) —— head waiter, with (d) —— ingratiating smile on his false face,
came up to us bearing (e) —— large basket full of huge peaches. They had (f) ——
blush of (g) —— innocent girl; they had (h) —— rich tone of (i) —— Italian
landscape. But surely peaches were not in (j) —— season then.
40. (a) —— 16th December is (b) —— red letter day in the history of Bangladesh.
On this day we achieved victory at (c) —— cost of (d) —— bloody battle.
Bangladesh came into being as (e) —— independent country. It occupied a place
in the world (f) —— map. Every year we observe (g) —— day with due solemnity.
We remember (h) —— supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons. The day is (i) ——
public holiday. The day begins with gunshot. The national flag is hoisted on (j)
—— top of the each house.
41. Rahim is (a) —— affluent man now. Through hard work and devotion he has
managed to turn the wheels of (b) —— fortune. He was (c) —— unemployed youth
before beginning agricultural work. He belonged to (d) —— impoverished family.
He worked as (e) —— labourer before he joined the training programme of
Natore Horticulture Centre. (f) —— officer in charge of (g) —— centre said that
he was (h) —— energetic youth. He first received training in vegetable
cultivation. Then he got (i) —— lease of land in his village and applied his knew
 knowledge to cultivate vegetables. He made (j) —— profit of taka one lakh by
cultivating vegetables.
42. Hope means expectation. It is one of (a) —— chief supports of life. Apart from
bread, we live upon hope. We always hope that something good is awaiting us. It
makes our life easy and comfortable. It is (b) —— hope that gives us strength,
vigour and perseverance. It gives (c) —— stimulus to work. (d) —— present
would be intolerable if we have no hope for better in (e) —— future. It is hope that
keeps life afloat on (f) —— sea of (g) —— world. It cheers (h) —— mind and
keeps our spirits in distress. We always hope for better things. Hope springs
eternal peace in (i) —— human mind. There is no (j) —— end of hope.