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forms of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

th fo o communicati a o e- b wit
a
e r n on n f mail y h

1. Writing letters is a part of our social activities. It is (a) — form of

communication, which plays a vital role in our practical life. (b) — this time.
(c) — revolution has taken place in the field of (d) — this like telephone,
wireless, cellular phone, fax and most recently (e) —, which are much faster
means (f) — communication. Letter writing is (g) — kind of good art which is
(h) —– important means (i) — maintaining good relations (j) — people, offices
and business organizations.

Answer: a) the, b) By, c) a, d) communication, e) e-mail, f) of, g) a, h) an, i)

for, j) with.

th o o soci a upo conscio betwe wit

a
e ff f al n n us en h

2. In (a) —– society all men are not equally well (b) —–. Some are rich and
some are very poor. This is because of (c) —– unequal distribution of national
wealth. Many are deprived (d) —– the basic needs of life. They must be
provided (e) —– their dues. The rich always draw (f) —– line of contrast (g)
—– themselves and (h) —– poor. Most of them look down (i) —– the poor.
They should be (j) —– and then humanity should be improved.
Answer: a) a, b) off, c) an, d) of, e) with, f) a, g) between, h) the, i) upon, j)
conscious.

th fo o patien a t practic b wit

a
e r f ce n o al y h

3. Man has (a) —– unquenchable thirst (b) —– knowledge. He is never

satisfied (c) —– what he has known and seen. For this, he set out (d) —–
travelling. But it needs (e) —– lot of money and (f) —–. (g) —– people of
developed countries are fit (h) —– it. So they are capable (i) —– earning (j) –
knowledge.
Answer: a) an, b) for, c) with, d) for, e) a, f) patience, g) The, h) for, i) of, j)
practical.

th fo dus a b commitme o wit

in a
e r t n y nts f h

4. Although (a) —– city life has many advantages; a city dweller sometimes
gets tired (b) —– it. He cannot attend (c) —– office and other places (d) —–
time because (e) —– traffic jam. (f) —– air in the city is polluted (g) —– smoke
and (h) —–. besides, he is always busy (i) —– a lot of (j) —–.

Answer: a) a, b) of, c) the, d) in e) of, f) The, g) by, h) dust, i) with, j)

commitments.

th wit fo wee a t conditio ou b

a
e h r p n o n t y

5. Hazrat Omar (R.) was a kind and just ruler. He ensured (a) —– security of
even (b) —– small creature of his kingdom. He dedicated his life (c) —– Islam
and humanity. He used to come (d) —– at night and observed the actual (e)
—– of his people. One night while walking (f) —– the hut of a widow he heard
(g) —– crying of some children. He went nearer and saw that some children
were crying for food. Their poor mother was boiling water and (h) —–. Omar’s
(R.) heart filled (i) —– pity. What he did then may be (j) —– excellent
example for the present rulers of all over the world.

Answer: a) the, b) a, c) for, d) out, e) condition, f) by, g) the, h) weeping, i)

with, j) an.

th fo o soci a t habi b wit

a
e r f al n o t y h

6. Discipline is the most valuable and powerful element for success in life. It
implies obedience to (a) —set of rules (b) — an orderly life in society. It is a
mode (c) — leading life in accordance (d) — rules. Man is a (e) — being. In (f)
— society he cannot do whatever he likes. He has to abide (g) — some rules.
It is not (h) — inborn virtue. It should be acquired by (i) — practice of (j) —.

Answer: a) a, b) for, c) of, d) with, e) social, f) the, g) by, h) an, i) the, j) habit.

th fo o competiti a t den b wit

a
e r f ve n o y y h

7. Present world is very (a) —. So you need to be competent (b) — facing (c)
— challenge of competition. As (d) — student you have to fully concentrate
on your study. You can’t remain callous (e) — your study. If the students of
(f) — country don’t acquire true education, there will be no development for
(g) — country. You must utilize your time. Nothing can compensate (h) —
your loss of losing time. There is no (i) — that hard work contributes (j) —
make a good result.

Answer: a) competitive, b) for, c) the, d) a, e) to, f) a, g) the, h) for, i)

denying, j) to.
th fo again a t powe b wit
in a
e r st n o r y h

8. Studies and politics cannot go together. It is (a) — unfortunate matter that

money and (b) — attract (c) — students if they are involved (d) — politics.
Once politics was associated (e) — social services. A political worker was (f)
— social reformer. Students were in (g) — forefront (h) — unifying the people
of the country and fighting (i) — the enemies. At present some of the
students are exploited (j) — the political parties as their tools and violence.
Answer: a) an, b) power, c) the, d) in, e) with, f) a, g) the, h) for, i) against, j)
by.

th betwe o indelibl a t potenti u wit

a
e en n e n o al p h

9. Every woman is a (a) — mother. The future of a child depends on how it is

brought up. In this case (b) — educated mother plays an important role. So
(c) — difference (d) — the educated and (e) — uneducated mother can never
be denied. An educated mother can bring a child (f) — better than an
illiterate mother. A good wife means an educated woman. She is the best
friend (g) — her husband. Her words will go (h) — long way to leave an (i) —
impression (j) — her husband’s mind.

Answer: a) potential, b) an, c) the, d) between, e) the, f) up, g) to, h) a, i)

indelible, j) on.

thereb a b warm ther predictio chang tha increasi pollutio

y s e er e n e t ng n

10. The world is getting (a) — because of pollution. Every year millions of
people all over the world die as a result of (b) —. In the recent years (c) —
have been alarming reports that the world’s climate (d) — undergoing a
significant (e) —. All these reports provide strong evidence (f) __ world
temperature is (g) __ day by day. Climatologists (h) — that midway through
the next century temperatures may have risen as much (i) — 40C. This could
raise sea levels and (j) — flood coastal areas and farmlands.

Answer (a) warmer; (b) pollution; (c) there; (d) is; (e) change; (f) that; (g)
increasing; (h) predict; (i) as; (j) thereby.

t divid th mak
for a in of
o e e e

11. Man is the (a) — of his own fortune. If he makes (b) — proper (c) — of his
time and does his duties according, he is sure (d) — improve and progress
(e) — life, but if he does otherwise, he has (f) — suffer when it is too late. To
waste time is as bad as in commit suicide (g) —, our life is nothing but the
sum total (h) — hours, days and years if we waste (i) — morning hours of life,
we shall have to repent (j) — the long run.
Answer: (a) maker; (b) a; (c) division; (d) to; (e) in; (f) to; (g) for; (h) of; (i)
the; (j) in.

ear a peac dislik wit respe Lik

of a in
n t e e h ct e

12. We live (a) — society. So we must learn how to live in (b) — and amity (c)
— others. We have to (d) — other’s rights and privileges and (e) — and (f) —
as we expect others to respect us. We have (g) — lot of duties and
responsibilities in society. Education should aim (h) — making each
individual fully aware (i) — these duties and responsibilities. It is true that
one has to learn how to (j) — his bread.
Answer-(a) in; (b) peace; (c) with; (d) respect; (e) likings; (f) dislikings; (g) a;
(h) at; (i) of; (j) earn.

a o a hel thin charit genero

in a
t f n p k y us

13. Charity is (a) — inclination of heart to help others in distress and to (b) —
good of others. Charity is (c) — noble human quality. It makes one’s heart (d)
—. It is the feeling of sympathy (e) — other’s wants. There are various ways
(f) — practising charity. The practice of giving alms is (g) — act of charity.
But it is not (h) — in all cases. Charity should be extended to (i) — the really
needy. Charity should aim (j) — removing the sufferings of the poor.

Answer: (a) an; (b) think; (c) a; (d) generous; (e) in; (f) of; (g) an; (h) charity;
(i) help; (j) at.

fo enquir rememb dyin th supre freedo

of in a
r e er g e me m

14. Our freedom fighters are (a) — real heroes of our country. We should (b)
— them as they sacrificed their lives (c) — the greatest cause of the country.
It is (d) — matter of great sorrow that most (e) — them are forgotten. Our
young generation do not know about their (f) — sacrifice. Now many real (g)
— fighters are living (h) — hardship. Some of them are also (i) —
pathetically. We should (j) — about them and give them honour.
Answer: (a) the; (b) remember/not forget; (c) for; (d) a; (e) of; (f) supreme;
(g) freedom; (h) in; (i) dying; (j) enquire.

essenti prope mind happ hygien

al r y e
practic societ soun
free wealth
es y d

15. As health is (a) —, we should be eager to keep good health. Good health
means (b) _ from disease and anxiety. It needs (c) — functioning of all
organs. It cares about both body and (d) —. Sound body cannot be achieved
without (e) — mind. Healthy people are active, cheerful and (f) —. Healthy
people are good for both themselves and (g) —. In keeping good health (h) —
plays a vital role. Hygiene means the (i) — of the rules of good health. Proper
food, exercise, rest, cleanliness and medicare are (j) — for food health.

Answer: (a) wealth; (b) free; (c) proper; (d) mind; (e) sound;(f) happy; (g) the
society; (h) hygiene; (i) practices;

(j) essential.

th preser gro ou fo fro a

in a
e ve w t r m t

16. Student should observe (a) — laws of health. They should rise (b) — the
bed early (c) —the morning and go (d) — for (e) — walk. Besides these, they
should take care to perform all these things which are useful for the (f) — of
health. These are essential (g) — their physical and mental (h) —. They
should also follow (i) — rules of health because health is (j) — root of all
happiness.

Answer: (a) the; (b) from; (c) in; (d) out; (e) a; (f) preservation; (g) for; (h)
growth; (i) the; (j) the.

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by
d e t ry y d
disast ou
after to nature the up
er t

17. Natural calamity means natural (a) — which is (b) — by nature. Every
year Bangladesh falls victim (c) — various natural calamities. They are flood,
earthquakes and many other natural calamities. The effects of (d) — natural
calamities beggar description. The people are affected and animals suffer (e)
— sufferings. They cause (f) — damage to our life and properties. Thousands
of people and other animals remain (g) —food for many days. The (h) —
effects are very serious. Many people die for want of food. (i) — breaks out.
The prices of all necessary things go (j) —.
Answer: (a) disaster; (b) caused; (c) to; (d) the; (e) untold; (f) heavy; (g)
without; (h) after; (i) Famine; (j) up.

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inspire
e ve e ble d
satisf curiosit
be result invent he
y y

18. Man has an (a) — thirst for knowledge. He (b) — with what he has known
(c) — seen. (d) — wants to know and see more and more. This (e) — to know
more (f) — him to undertake and carry out hard and dangerous tasks which
eventually (g) __ in epoch-making discoveries and (h) —. In the fields of
science and technology, man in the meantime (i) — what was once
inconceivable. Man has already landed on the moon and (j) — for a journey
to Mars.

Answer: (a) unquenchable; (b) is not satisfied; (c) and; (d) He; (e) curiosity;
(f) inspires; (g) result; (h) inventions; (i) has achieved; (j) is preparing.

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or
d ess on e r al e m p

19. Gratefulness is (a) — acknowledgement and (b) — of help received (c) —

others. In the society we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need help
of others. We are inter-dependent in the society. A man may be in danger (d)
— in problem. It is a (e) — instinct in man to come (f) —, because of his
fellow feeling, (g) — and kinship with help for the needy. To acknowledge
and appreciate such help is (h) —. Gratefulness comes from (i) — depth of
the heart and finds its manifestation in looks, words and deeds of the
grateful man. The grateful man feels highly obliged (j) — the benefit he has
received.

Answer: (a) the; (b) appreciation; (c) from (d) or; (e) natural; (f) forward; (g)
friendship; (h) gratefulness; (i) the; (j) for.

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a in
d e h ut y e y

20. It is (a) — fact that complete (b) — does not exist in (c) — life. (d) — man
mayn’t have all things that he needs (e) — life. It is better not to seek
complete happiness. Rather one should be satisfied (f) — what one gets. It is
(g) —key factor to happiness. One should not think (h) — what he has, what
he does not have because (i) — doing so a man becomes (j) — and
depressed. There are some people who think that it is money that brings
happiness.
Answer: (a) a; (b) happiness; (c) worldly; (d) A; (e) in; (f) with; (g) the; (h)
about; (i) by (j) frustrated.

los match continuo bot th enjoyme

a in
e ed us h e nt

21. Without effort there can be no progress (a) — life. Life (b) — its interest if
there is no struggle. Games become dull if there is no competition (c) —
them and if (d) — result can be easily foreseen. No matter we win (e) —
game or lose it. The keener the contest the greater the (f) —. A victory is not
(g) — real triumph unless (h) — the sides are equally (i) —. Whether we like
it or not life is a (j) — competitive examination.

Answer: (a) in; (b) loses; (c) in; (d) the; (e) the; (f) enjoyment; (g) a; (h) both;
(i) matched; (j) continuous.

fro instin fak dignit rememb meeti ou

a in
m ct e y er ng r

22. Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is an inherent (a) — in human nature. It

inspires (b) — man to shed every drop of blood to defend the liberty and (c)
— of the country. But patriotism should not be merely a (d) — slogan in the
public (e) — to deceive the people. It should be cherished in the (f) — of
heart and materialized in our deeds. We should keep (g) — above (h) — the
so- called patriotism. Everybody should bear (i) — mind that a pretender
must be defeated. Nobody will (j) — or honour a mock patriot.

Answer: (a) instinct; (b) a; (c) dignity; (d) fake; (e) meeting; (f) core; (g)
ourselves; (h) from; (i) in; (j) remember.

worth hol eradica stil regr humbl lo wit lear ou

y d te l et e t h n r

23. A teacher is often compared (a) — an architect of a nation. He is the light

of (b) — and makes illiterate people (c) — citizens of our country. But it is a
matter of (d) — that the teachers are not (e) — in due respect in (f) —
society. Many teachers have to lead a (g) — life in need. (h) — they keep the
candle education burning with a view to (i) — illiteracy and superstitions
from the (j) — of a society.

Answer: (a) with; (b) learning; (c) worthy; (d) regret; (e) held; (f) our; (g)
humble/ regretful; (h) Still; (i) eradicating; (j) lot.

dominati gai hesita righ wan unde b fro rathe

a
on n te t t r y m r
24. Man is born free. He does not (a) — to be exploited. If he is (b) —
chained, he begins to struggle to make him free (c) — exploitation. Similarly,
if (d) — nation is ruled by a foreign (e) — and is deprived of the (f) —, it
begins to protest. Even it does not (g) — to sacrifice the lives of the people.
Once the Bengalese were ruled (h) — Pakistani rulers. But they could not
tolerate it. (i) — they struggled against the Pakistani rulers and finally (j) —
the victory.

Answer: (a) want; (b) dominantly; (c) from; (d) a; (e) ruler; (f) rights; (g)
hesitate; (h) by; (i) So; (j) gained.

t fo b prepar wor th
a in
o r y e k e

25. It is useful (a) — students to take part (b) — social service. (c) — taking
part (d) — social service they can benefit themselves as well as (e) — nation.
Student life is (f) — period of (g) — for future life. If the students do some
social (h) —, they will be better prepared for giving service (i) — the nation
on completion of their education. As the students have no family burden and
as they get enough time during the large vacation, they can do (j) — great
deal of work for the people.

Answer: (a) for; (b) in; (c) By; (d) in; (e) the; (f) the; (g) preparation; (h) work;
(i) to; (j) a.

constructi writ difficul an thei

which
ve e t d r
exceptio
in his of on to
nal

26. Man is the supreme being (a) — all creatures. Man has courage by (b) —
he can do anything destructive or (c) —. In (d) — mind there is the
fascination of conquering anything (e) —. Hillary and Tenzing were not also
an (f) — from it. They were not daunted by difficulties (g) — dangers. All the
dangers were overcome by them to conquer the highest peak (h) — the
world. For (i) —courage and hardship, their names have been (j) — in history.
Answer: (a) of; (b) which; (c) constructive; (d) his; (e) difficult; (f) exception;
(g) and; (h) of; (i) their; (j) written.

aroun likel fuel increa underg produc alar afte eviden

in
d y s se o e m r ce

27. In recent years there have been many (a) — reports that the world’s
climate is (b) — a significant change. All these reports provide strong (c) —
that world temperature is increasing day by day. This increase (d) — global
warming is caused by (e) — amounts of carbon dioxide (f) — the earth. Most
climatologists believe that the greenhouse effect is the (g) — cause of this
global warming may (h) — human environment seriously. The main culprits
for global warming are carbon dioxide gas, (i) — by the burning of fossil (j) —
and forests.

Answer: (a) alarming; (b) undergoing; (c) evidence; (d) in; (e) increased; (f)
around; (g) likely; (h) affect; (i) produced (j) fuels.

us o fo preve achie wor infor d inven th

e f r nt ve k m o t e

29. One (a) — the greatest (b) — in the modern technology has been the (c)
— of computer. They are already being (d) — in industries and universities
and time may come when it will be possible (e) — ordinary people to afford
them as well. As computers are capable of (f) — extremely difficult (g) —.
They can solve (h) — most complicated mathematical problems. They can
provide (i) — on the best way of (j) — traffic accidents.

Answer: (a) of; (b) inventions/achievements; (c) invention; (d) used; (e) for;
(f) doing; (g) work; (h) the; (i) information; (j) preventing.

fro desir exerci a th u t

a
m e se t e p o

30. Self-control is (a) — the root of all virtues. Let (b) — man give rein (c) —
his impulses and passion and (d)— that moment he yields (e) — his moral
freedom. He is carried along (f)— current of life and becomes (g) — slave of
his strongest (h) — for the time being. To be morally free, to be more than an
animal (i) — man must be able to resist instinctive impulse and this can only
be done by the (j) — of self-control.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) to; (d) from; (e) up; (f) the; (g) the/a; (h) desire; (i)
a; (j) exercise.

hinde wit abo int th o kno

a
r h ut o e f w

31. Life is real, but much (a) — what (b) — man learns from books is
theoretical. Bookish (c) —, unless supplemented by practical experience, is
not a help, but is often a (d) —. Travelling furnishes one (e) — an opportunity
for acquiring that experience. Pope, the poet sang that (f) — proper study of
mankind is man. The traveler comes (g) — contact with various types of
people, and if he moves about (h) — the observant eye, and keeps the doors
and windows (i) — his mind open, he can acquire a lot of practical knowledge
(j) — men and things of the world which books alone cannot provide.
Answer: (a) of (b) a (c) knowledge (d) hindrance (e) with (f) the (g) into (h)
with (i) of (j) about.

found coverin outstandi writing contempor pioneer remai intellectu regard

er g ng s ary ed n al ed

32. Aristotle’s (a) — range was vast, (b) — most of the sciences and many of
the arts, including biology, botany, chemistry, ethics, history, logic,
metaphysics, rhetoric, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, physics,
poetics, political theory, psychology, and zoology. He was the (c) — of formal
logic, devising for it a finished system that for centuries was (d) — as the
sum of the discipline; and he (e) — the study of zoology, both observational
and theoretical, in which some of his work (f) — unsurpassed until the 19th
century. But he is, of course, the most (g) — as a philosopher. His (h) — in
ethics and political theory as well as in metaphysics and the philosophy of
science continue to be studied, and his work (i) — a powerful current in (j) —
philosophical debate.
Answer: (a) intellectual (b) covering (c) founder (d) regarded (e) pioneered (f)
remained (g) outstanding (h) writings (i) remained (j) contemporary.

fee enchain remai democra declar infring fundamen deviat bor deman
l ed ns cy e e tal ed n ds

33. Freedom of speech is a (a) — right of the people in a (b) — country. They
are free to express their thoughts and (c) — their sentiments and grievances,
their needs and (d) — as long as they do not (e) — upon the similar rights of
the others. Centuries ago Rousseau said, ‘Man is (f) — free but everywhere
he is in chains.’ This axiomatic (g) — of the great social scientist shows how
(h) — man was. In a slightly (i) — reflection, the scenario (j) — almost the
same yet today.

Answer: (a) fundamental (b) democratic (c) feelings (d) demands (e) infringe
(f) born (g) declaration (h) enchained (i) deviated (j) remains.

th a abo befor ove impoveri premi deart enoug

in
e t ut e r sh er h h

34. If you look wealthy or solvent (a) — to give a tip, there is no (b) — of
trolley carriers at the emergency unit of the country’s (c) — public hospital.
But you will be in trouble, if you are (d) — handcuffs or have an (e) — look
written (f) — your face. When any patient carrying vehicle stops in front of
any public hospital emergency unit, (g) — trolley men first glance (h) — the
attires of the patient and his attendants to have an idea (i) — their financial
status (j) — offering a trolley.
Answer: (a) enough (b) dearth (c) premier (d) in (e) impoverished (f) over (g)
the (h) at (i) about (j) before.

almo colou pleas t smil re th loo wit alway

st r e o e d e k h s

35. The world is like (a) — glass. If you smile, it (b) —, if you frown, it frowns
back. If you look at it through a (c) — glass all seemed, if through (d) —
smoked one, all dull and dirty. (e) — try then to look at (f) — bright side of
things. (g) — everything in the world has a bright side. Greet everyone (h) —
a bright smile, kind words and a (i) — welcome. It is not enough (j) — love
those who are near and dear to us.

Answer: (a) a (b) smiles (c) red (d) a (e) Always (f) the (g) Almost (h) with (i)
pleasing (j) to.

b contai majo hug numero vas peopl suppo livelihoo wit

e n r e us t e rt d h

36. Bangladesh is blessed with (a) — inland open water resources. It has (b)
— rivers, canals, beels, lakes and (c) — areas of floodplains. Hakaluki Haor is
one of the (d) — water lands of Bangladesh. (e) — a land area of 18386
hectares, it (f) — a rich biodiversity and provides a direct and indirect (g) —
benefits to nearly 1,90,000 (h) —. This haor (i) — declared an Ecologically
Critical Area in April 1999 by the Government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a
complex ecosystem, (j) — more than 238 interconnecting beels and
jalmahals.

Answer: (a) huge (b) numerous (c) vast (d) major (e) With (f) supports (g)
livelihood (h) people (i) was (j) containing.

th especi a o ou pollut har

to
e al n f t e m

37. Today sound (a) — is one of the most talked topics of the day. It has
reached (b) — unbearable level. (c) — unnecessary use of powerful vehicular
horns is the main source of sound pollution in the city. Besides, faulty
vehicles, construction sites, loudspeakers and thousands of workshops let (d)
— loud noise round (e) — clock. In the city, millions of people, (f) — children
are exposed (g) — sound pollution. This sound pollution will damage
children’s power (h) — hearing. It is so much (i) — that it can cause a wide
range (j) — malfunctions in the human body including heart attack, high
blood pressure etc.
Answer: (a) pollution (b) an (c) The (d) out (e) the (f) especially (g) to (h) of
(i) harmful (j) of.

abou b du th huma rememb regr lif negle

t e e e n er et e ct

38. Our freedom fighters are (a) — real heroes of our country. We should (b)
— them as they sacrificed their (c) — for the cause of motherland. It is a
matter of great (d) — that most of them are (e) — and our young generation
does not know (f) — their valiant struggle. Yet today many of (g) — real
freedom fighters have not (h) — found out and established. Some of them
led a very (i) — life. The authority should take proper steps to enlist them
and give them (j) — honour.

Answer: (a) the (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (f) about (g)
the (h) been (i) inhuman (j) due.

betwe sayin physic o o a personali fo participati benefici

en g al f n n ty r on al

39. Sports are very essential (a) — us. There are various types (b) — sports.
Among them cricket, football, volleyball etc. are very popular. All types of
sports are (c) — to us. There is a relation (d) — the body and the mind. ‘A
sound mind lives in a sound body,’ is a wise (e) —. In order to win success in
life we should have sound health which depends (f) — regular (g) — in games
and sports. Sports keep us (h) — fit. Sports exercise (i) — important
influence in forming one’s (j) —.

Answer: (a) for (b) of (c) beneficial (d) between (e) saying (f) on (g)
participation (h) physically (i) an (j) personality.

economi les goo o availab th o effecti

cs s d f le e n ve

40. In the present world, advertisement is the most (a) — and recognized
means of making people know about the products and (b) — of a company.
With (c) — introduction of open market (d) —, production system has
become very competitive. But only producing quality (e) — is not the last
thing to do. Unless people know about the products, goods will not sell (f) —
its own merit. Advertisement will serve that purpose (g) — informing people
of the quality, price and (h) — of goods or products concerned. Even
effective advertisement will motivate people to buy goods of even (i) —
quality. So, advertisement has got both persuasive and (j) — quality.
Answer: (a) effective (b) goods (c) the (d) economy (e) goods (f) on (g) of (h)
availability (i) less (j) informative/effective.

b th abo wit thin ha hav

a in of
e e ut h k s e

41. Democracy is (a) — political doctrine. Marx may have (b) — correct (c) —
everything he said (d) — the opinion of material interest among (e) —
members of the proletariat. But politics (f) — to do opinions as well as (g) —
material interest. In reality, a man sometimes (h) — with (i) — bulk of his
fellows and sometimes with (j) — few.

Answer: (a) a (b) been (c) in (d) about (e) the (f) has (g) thinks (h) is (i) the (j)
a.

expre wit subjugati o aliena spea declar commemorat derive passionat

ss h on n te k e ion d ely

42. Bangla is one of the most extensively (a) — languages of the world.
Bengali script is (b) — directly from Gupta Brahmic script having close
affinity (c) — Thai and Cambodia scripts. Bengali is a rich language capable
of (d) — the finest thought and feeling. The Bangalees (e) — love their
language. At the time of (f) — of Pakistan, the Bangalees shed their blood (g)
— 21st Feb, 1952 to (h) — our mother tongue from Urdu language. This day
has been (i) — as International Mother Language Day by UNESCO in (j) — of
the language martyrs.
Answer: (a) spoken (b) derived (c) with (d) expressing (e) passionately (f)
subjugation (g) on (h) alienate (i) declared (j) commemoration.

th fee mea th 1 langua t wit

a
e l n e 7 ge o h

43. Mother language means (a) — language which is used (b) — express
one’s attitude, (c) —, emotion and the mood of (d) — mind. It is (e) — best (f)
— of communication (g) — the same nation. Mother language is (h) — very
sweet (i) — to all nations. UNESCO has declared the 21st February on (j) —
November, 2000 A.D. as the International Mother Language Day. This
declaration came in the 30th general meeting of UNESCO.
Answer: (a) the (b) to (c) feelings (d) the (e) the (f) means (g) with (h) a (i)
language (j) 17.

recentl lo muc mor differen t th adversi beli o invisibl

y w h e ce o e ty ef f e
44. Today, the talk of the town is the (a) — price hike of power and gas and
its (b) — impact on industry, middle and (c) — income people of the country.
House rent, day (d) — day necessary items, transportation, and (e) —
importantly (f) — production costs of (g) — products are increasing. It is (h)
—, soon the impact (i) — price hike will be (j) — in many other sectors in the
country.

Answer: (a) recent (b) adverse (c) low (d) to (e) more (f) the (g) different (h)
believed (i) of (j) visible.

expressi mome percei

wake till by
on nt ve
obtai integra us
go be what
n l e

45. Language (a) ¾ an important medium of expression of thoughts,

feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b) ¾ we wake up in the morning (c) ¾
we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d) ¾ hours but
also in our dreams. We use language to (e) ¾ what we feel and to say (f) ¾
we like or dislike. We also use it to (g) ¾ information. In short, language is an
(h) ¾ part of what we do, (i) ¾ and believe. We must avoid (j) ¾ bad language.

reflec th a a enchanti fro

a in
t e t n ng m

46. The Kuakata beach lies (a) — the southern extremity of Bangladesh. It is
one of (b) — rarest beaches of the world that allows us to have (c) — full
view of sunrise and sunset. The (d) — of sunrise and sunset in the water of
(e) — Bay of Bengal is really (f) —. The scene captivates human mind. The
beach is not far from (g) — Sunderbans. It has charming coconut groves (h)
— the background. It is also a sanctuary of migratory birds. Many birds (i) —
the north come in winter here. So travelers can have (j) — extra pleasure.

Answer: (a) in (b) the (c) a (d) reflection (e) the (f) enchanting (g) the (h) at
(i) from (j) an.

acquir whos visibl b motiva stud favourit wit

to in
e e e e te y e h

47. I am a student (a) — main duty is to (b) —. I feel sometimes (c) — to take
part (d) — the activities related (e) — social welfare. Our teachers (f) — our
guides. At present many students are (g) — on different subjects according
to their needs. I am also (h) — knowledge on my (i) — subjects (j) — the help
of my teachers.
Answer: (a) whose (b) study (c) motivated (d) in (e) to (f) are (g) studying (h)
acquiring (i) favourite (j) visible.

recov awa jus inspir

time fail
er y t e
greatl th
into a at by
y e

48. There was (a) — king who lost his kingdom being defeated (b) — his
enemies. He wished to regain his kingdom (c) — any cost. He made troops
and made six attempts one after another to drive (d) — the enemies. But he
was defeated each time. He hid himself (e) — a cave. One day lying in (f) —
cave, he saw a spider trying to climb up the roof of the cave. But it (g) — six
times and succeeded by the seventh (h) –. The king was (i) — inspired by this
and fought enemies for the seventh time and was successful to (j) — his lost
kingdom.

Answer (a) a; (b) by; (c) at; (d) away; (e) into (f) the; (g) failed;(h) time; (i)
greatly: (j) recover.

fro sourc situat fa o th colon wit

a of
m e e r n e y h

49. Heritage is what we inherit (a) — the past, live (b) — them in the present
and then pass (c) — to our children or future generation. Our unique (d) — of
life and inspiration is our cultural and natural heritage. (e) — Shat Gambuj
Mosque in Bagerhat is such (f) — heritage. It (g) — at the outskirts of
Bagerhat town, not very (h) — from the dense forest (i) — the Sundarbans.
Khalifatabad was a Muslim (j) –.

Answer (a) from; (b) with; (c) on; (d) source; (e) The; (f) a(g) is situated; (h)
far; (i) of; (j) colony.

wit fro t t th
a kill in
h m o o e

50. War is (a) — curse for human civilization. (b) — ancient time war was
confined (c) — the warriors. But at present all people both civilian and
military have to suffer (d) — curse of war. Nobody can escape (e) — the
bombers of (f) — enemy. Rich cities, fields filled (g) — green corns and
beautiful places are led (h) — ruins. Even (i) — innocent citizens have to die
a tragic death. Men, women, boys, girls, all are brutally (j) — without any
reason.
Answer (a) a; (b) In; (c) to; (d) from; (e) from; (f) the; (g) with;(h) to; (i) the;
(j) killed

durin newspap a fo th withou abroa eag

a in
g er n r e t d er

51. Ours is (a) — age of modern science. Modern science has invented new
ways and means (b) — our comforts. Newspaper is (c) — wonder of modern
science. It is a paper which carries news and views of home and (d) — to us.
In the morning we wait (e) — for a newspaper. We cannot do a single day (f)
— newspaper. Newspaper was first published (g) — England (h) — the reign
of Queen Elizabeth. (i) — Indian Gazette which was the first (j) — in Indo-
Bangladesh was published in 1774.

Answer: (a) a; (b) for; (c) a; (d) abroad; (e) eagerly;(f) without;(g) in; (h)
during; (i) The; (j) newspaper.

moder onl lonel happ soci consta advanc ar worth

a in
n y y y al nt ed e y

52. We feel lonely when we (a) — alone. (b) — angels or devils can live
alone. We all need company and cooperation from others. We need (c) —
help from each other. Hence we all need (d) — happy life which can make
good and (e) — citizens. But there are (f) — troubles (g) — our social life.
Both in towns and in cities one of the causes of problems is unrest due to
political crisis. Now people not (h) — feel anxiety in moving through the
roads but are also killed by accidents. Education is a very vital thing for (i) —
people. But it is greatly hampered in both (j) — and other educational
institutions.

Answer: (a) are; (b) Only; (c) social; (d) a; (e) worthy; (f) constant; (g) in; (h)
only; (i) modern; (j) advanced

wha s a eithe al showin livabl fo kee

a
t o s r l g e r p

53. Wild animals are at (a) — great stake now (b) — their abode is being
always grabbed by us for different reasons. Nature is not (c) — benevolent
attitude towards them (d) —. Thus (e) — is happening (f) — this man -made
and natural impacts is quite threatening. We (g) — must play our role
properly. If we do (h) —, we can (i) — this world a (j) — one.

Answer: (a) a; (b) as; (c) showing; (d) either; (e) what;(f) for; (g) all; (h) so; (i)
keep; (j) livable
b th t produc faciliti o cultivat
on
y e o e es f e

54. To increase food (a) — some essential agricultural inputs are to be

ensured. They include irrigation (b) —, balanced use (c) —fertilizers, hybrid
seeds and right kind of pesticides. But what (d) — poor farmers need most
are loans (e) — easy terms. It would really be a pity if (f) — nation could not
give monetary help (g) — those who contribute so much (h) — its economy.
Bangladesh must also adopt certain scientific methods of (i) —. Some
agronomists believe that food production can be increased (j) — rearranging
fragmented holdings of land.
Answer: (a) production; (b) facilities; (c) of; (d) facilities (e) on; (f) the; (g) to;
(h) to; (i) cultivation; (j) by.

b destro t was fro preve plan wit

in a
y y o h m nt t h

55. Trees are very useful (a) — man. They (b) — the rich top soil (c) — being
(d) — away (e) — rain water and floods. We can see trees being (f) — and
damaged. Trees provide life to (g) — place (h) — their colourful flowers. Man
needs oxygen to breathe. Actually without trees our life (i) — the world is
impossible. So, we should plant more trees and must refrain from (j) — trees
and forest.

Answer: (a) to; (b) prevent; (c) from; (d) washed; (e) by;(f) destroyed; (g) a;
(h) with; (i) in; (j) destroying.

t hol befor th attentio a spea

of
o d e e n n k

56. A teacher is (a) — architect of a nation. He plays (b) — important role in

building up (c) — educated nation. He dispels (d) — darkness (e) —
ignorance from a nation. He is an actor, so (f) — speak. He has to suit his act
according to the need of his audience which is his class. He is able to (g) —
the (h) — and interest of his students. He is a clear (i) — with good, strong
and pleasing voice which is under his control. He does not sit motionless (j)
— his class.

Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) an; (d) the; (e) of; (f) to; (g) hold; (h) attention; (i)
speaker; (j) before.

b th t develo importa introduc o tha

in
y e o p nt e f t
57. (a) — our country, communicative English teaching was (b) — to our
secondary English curriculum in 1996. It attaches importance (c) — all the
four basic skills (d) — a language. But in our country speaking and listening
skill have not got enough (e) — in schools. (f) — present govt. has taken
some notable decisions (g) — improve the education as it has understood (h)
— without (i) — education sector it is difficult to achieve the digital
Bangladesh (j) — Vision 2021.

Answer: (a) In; (b) introduced; (c) to; (d) of; (e) importance; (f) The; (g) to; (h)
that; (i) developing; (j) by.

wealt fo betwe ove responsibili happ

a of
h r en r ty y

58. Most men long (a) — wealth. Wealth, they think, brings (b) —. But often
wealth brings (c) — great deal (d) — worry instead (e) — happiness. A
millionaire is a very (f) — man, of course, but his great wealth is also a great
(g) —. He may have many large estates and factories. Estates and factories
usually need a lot (h) — attention and care. There may be disputes (i) — the
millionaire and his workers (j) — one trouble or another. These disputes may
lead to strikes.

Answer: (a) for; (b) happiness; (c) a; (d) of; (e) of; (f) wealthy; (g)
responsibility; (h) of; (i) between; (j) for.

remov t o effe exis th crow amon trenc

in
e o f ct t e d g h

59. Environmental pollution (a) — since people began to (b) — in towns and
cities. Ancient Athenians (c) — their domestic waste in dump (d) — the main
part outside the city. The Romans dug (e) — outside the city (f) — hold
garbage and household waste. The practice often continued to the outbreak
(g) — fatal diseases. The ancient Romans might become (h) — the first
people to experience the (i) — of toxic pollution in (j) — form of lead-
poisoning.
Answer (a) exists; (b) crowd; (c) removed; (d) in; (e) trench; (f) to; (g) of; (h)
among; (i) effect; (j) the.

unde choic politic i rule thin fo emancip domina influenc

r e s sd k r ate te e

60. Liberty is very difficult to achieve (a) — it is the birth right of a man and a
nation. One has to struggle hard for liberty since it does not mean (b) —
liberty only. It means economic (c) —, freedom to (d) —, free hand to act and
right to express one’s (e) — by being (f) — by others. For a nation it (g) —
difficult to achieve if it is (h) — foreign (i) — or (j) — by another country.

Answer: (a) for (b) political (c) emancipation (d) choose (e) thought (f)
influenced (g) is (h) under (i) domination (j) ruled.

flowe farmin enga onese

also Sectors
r g ge lf
easil opportuniti creat rearin
job raising
y es e g

61. Self-employment means to create (a) — opportunity for (b) — by one’s

own effort. Various government organizations are trying to (c) — a congenial
atmosphere for self-employment. Different NGO’s have (d) — rendered their
help. Livestock (e) —, agricultural (f) —, poultry (g) — are some of the (h) —.
There are many (i) — for self-employment in Bangladesh. One can (j) —
engage oneself in these jobs.

Answer: (a) job (b) oneself (c) create (d) also (e) rearing (f) farming (g)
raising (h) sectors (i) opportunities (j) easily.

wit th exis charit thei withou tha fro everybo

a
h e t y r t t m dy

62. (a) — is a virtue (b) — elevates human nature. A person should be

endowed (c) — this virtue. It leads people to think favourably of (d) —
fellowmen and do them good. (e) — should practice this habit (f) — the very
childhood. (g) — right use of it brings happiness on earth. It is (h) — form of
self-sacrifice (i) — which a society cannot (j) —.

Answer: (a) Charity (b) that (c) with (d) their (e) Everybody (f) from (g) The
(h) a (i) without (j) exist.

succe t fo b o overnig th
a in
ss o r y f ht e

63. Computer was not invented (a) —. It took time and hard labour (b) —
invent computer. Many votaries (c) — science worked hard (d) — years
together and finally came out (e) —. (f) — fact, computer cannot work all (g)
— itself. It works on (h) — basis of the command given by (i) — operator. It is
used in our daily life for (j) — number of purpose.

Answer: (a) overnight (b) to (c) of (d) for (e) successful (f) In (g) by (h) the (i)
the (j) a.
improv attainin trul illuminat a wit fo suppos th
a
e g y es n h r ed e

64. Education (a) — a man’s life. Proper education provides a learner (b) —
opportunity to develop all his

talents. Its aim is to (c) — him physically and mentally so that he can be
useful to himself and to (d) — society. (e) — educated man is self-reliant, but
he can also assist others in (f) — this great virtue. He is (g) — to be well-
mannered, kind and sympathetic. So (h) — man who has acquired knowledge
and skill only (i) — his material development cannot be called a (j) —
educated man.

Answer: (a) illuminates (b) an (c) improve (d) the (e) An (f) attaining (g)
supposed (h) a (i) for (j) truly.

th fo dus a b commitme o wit

in a
e r t n y nts f h

65. Although (a)—city life has many advantages; a city dweller sometimes
gets tired (b)—it. He cannot attend (c)—office and other places (d)—time
because (e)—traffic jam. (f)—air in the city is polluted (g)—smoke and (h)—.
Besides, he is always busy (i)—a lot of (j)—.

Answer: a) a, b) of, c) the, d) in, e) of, f) The, g) by, h) dust, i) with, j)

commitments.

th nee pleasu abo fo b unknow

to in a
e d re ut r y n

66. Books are men’s best companions (a) — life. You have very good friends,
but you cannot get them when you (b) —. They may not speak gently (c) —
you. One or two may prove false and do much harm. But books are always
ready to be (d) — your side. Some books may make you laugh, some others
may give you much (e) —, others again give you (f) — and new ideas. They
are your friends (g) — your life. So, you should never neglect such (h) —
friend who is always ready (i) — your side. You should also give proper
respect (j) — books.
Answer: (a) in (b) need (c) to (d) by (e) pleasure (f) unknown (g) in (h) a (i) by
(j) to.

sho th abo freedo fo giv rememb enquir

of a in
w e ut m r e er e
67. Our freedom fighters are (a) — real heroes of our country. We should (b)
— them as they sacrificed their lives (c) — the greatest cause of the country.
It is (d) — matter of great regret that most (e) — them are forgotten. Our
young generations do not know (f) — their supreme sacrifice. Now, many
real (g) — fighters are living (h) — hardship. Some (i) — them are also dying
pathetically. We should (j) — about them and give them due honour.

Answer (a) the (b) remember (c) for (d) a (e) of (f) about (g) freedom (h) in (i)
of (j) enquire.

th o o soci a upo conscio betwe wit

a
e ff f al n n us en h

68. In (a)—society all men are not equally well (b)—. Some are rich and some
are very poor. This is because of (c)—unequal distribution of national wealth.
Many are deprived (d)—the basic needs of life. They must be provided (e)—
their dues. The rich always draw (f)—line of contrast (g)—themselves and (h)
—poor. Most of them look down (i)—the poor. They should be (j)—and then
humanity should be improved.

Answer: a) a, b) off, c) an, d) of, e) with, f) a, g) between, h) the, i) upon, j)

conscious.

a awa greatl
time by fail
t y y
inspir th recov
a into just
e e er

69. There was (a) — king who lost his kingdom being defeated (b) — his
enemies. He wished to regain his kingdom (c) — any cost. He made troops
and made six attempts one after another to drive (d) — the enemies but he
was defeated each time. He hid himself (e) — a cave. One day lying in (f) —
cave, he saw a spider trying to climb up the roof of the cave. But it (g) — six
times and succeeded by the seventh (h) —. The king was (i) — inspired by
this and fought enemies for the seventh time and was successful to (j) — his
lost kingdom.

Answer: (a) a (b) by (c) at (d) away (e) into (f) the (g) failed (h) time (i)
greatly (j) recover.

improv upo easil

mean keep be
e n y
maintai depen avoi
not stop than
n d d
70. Over eating (a) — taking more food (b) — one needs. We eat (c) — to
overload our stomach but to (d) — a sound health. A sound health (e) — on
eating habits to some extent. Over eating tells (f) — our health. By (g) —
aware, the habit of over eating can be (h) —. With a view to (i) — our body
fit, we should (j) — taking too much food.

Answer: (a) means (b) than (c) not (d) keep (e) depends (f) upon (g) being (h)
avoided (i) keeping (j) stop.

wit fro t t th
a kill in
h m o o e

72. War is (a) — curse for human civilization. (b) — ancient time war was
confined (c) — the warriors. But at present all people both civilian and
military have to suffer (d) — curse of war. Nobody can escape (e) — the
bombers of (f) — enemy. Rich cities, fields filled (g) — green corns and
beautiful places are led (h) — ruins. Even (i) — innocent citizens have to die a
tragic death. Men, women, boys, girls, all are brutally (j) — without any
reason.

Answer: (a) a (b) In (c) to (d) from (e) from (f) the (g) with (h) to (i) the (j)
killed.

enjo fo o beaut a t pleasa vigoro wit

a
y r n y n o nt us h

73. Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) — health. It is (b) — as

well. It exercises a good effect (c) — a man’s body and mind. The morning
air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) — opportunity to (e) — the
beauties of nature too. In the morning nature looks fresh and (f) — When a
man takes (g) — morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise.
After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) — a cheerful mind. He
takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) —
mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) — health.

Answer: (a) to (b) pleasant (c) on (d) an (e) enjoy (f) beautiful (g) a (h) with
(i) vigorous (j) for.

dishone a tim happine b th o a

a
st n e ss y e f t

74. Honesty is (a) — quality of speaking the truth. Honesty is (b) — great
virtue. It is the road to peace and (c) —. The man who possesses it is
blessed. He is respected (d) —all and hated by none. Even a (e) — man
cannot but respect him. (f) — honest man enjoys peace (g) — mind. Though
he suffers (h) — times, he succeeds in (i) — long run and is happy. A
dishonest man may succeed for the (j) — being.

Answer: (a) the (b) a (c) happiness (d) by (e) dishonest (f) An (g) of (h) at (i)
the (j) time.

forward—gratefulness—appreciation — or—the—for—natural—friendship—
the—from

th fo o patien a t practic b wit

a
e r f ce n o al y h

75. Man has (a)—unquenchable (অতৃপ্ত) thirst (b)—knowledge. He is never

satisfied (c)—what he has known and seen. For this, he set out (d)—
traveling. But it needs (e)—lot of money and (f)—. (g)—people of developed
countries are fit (h)—it. So they are capable (i)—earning (j)—knowledge.

Answer: a) an, b) for, c) with, d) for, e) a, f) patience, g) The, h) for, i) of, j)

practical.

wit foundati a awa dignit th o a

a
h on n y y e f t

76. The National Memorial is situated (a) — Saver. It is twenty kilometer (b)
— from Dhaka. It is a symbol (c) — the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the
War of Liberation. It is built (d) — concrete but actually it is made of blood. It
stands 150 feet tall. It stands for (e) — achievement which is immeasurable.
It stands upright showing our honour and (f) — among the nations of the
world. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to (g) —
height of 150 feet. The (h) — was laid on the first anniversary of (i) — Victory
Day. There is a plan to build a large complex consisting (j) — a mosque.

Answer: (a) at (b) away (c) of (d) with (e) an (f) dignity (g) a (h) foundation (i)
the (j) of.

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77. The Olympic Games were named (a) — the town of Olympia in Greece. It
was (b) — Olympia that (c) — games were first held long before the Christian
era began. In those days Greece was divided (d) — many cities and men of
different cities used to (e) — one another most of the time. A man named
Iphitos became concerned (f) — such unnecessary strifes. He hit (g) — a
plan. He invited the best athletes from the nearby cities to the valley of
Olympia to take part in athletic (h) —. His plan worked well. For a time, the
Greek warriors instead (i) — fighting their neighbours, tried to (j) — their
rivals in friendly games and sports.

Answer: (a) after (b) in (c) the (d) into (e) fight (f) about (g) upon (h) contests
(i) of (j) undo.