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01.
The progress of (a) — nation is
not (b) — easy matter. It depends (c) — the selfless and noble deeds (d) — some
worthy sons of the country. They work (e) — rest and often do not (f) —praise.
Most of the people are busy (g) — their own name and fame. But these (h) —
people live and die (i) — make (j) — life of other people.
Answer: (a) a (b) an (c) on
(d) of (e) without (f) expect (g) with (h) great (i) to (j) the
02.
Our environment (a) — of air,
water, soil, all living beings and objects etc. The world (b) —us is getting
more and more polluted day by day. (c) — cities are filled (d) — dust and smoke
from motor vehicles, mills and factories. The rivers and canals are polluted
(e) — industrial waste, chemicals and other poisons. The villages are also
mostly affected (f) — the same way. Many kinds of animals, birds and plants are
(g) — the verge of (h) —. Any change in climate affects our environment
seriously. No development can be possible (i) — preventing environment the
pollution. We have also another kind of pollution called sound pollution.
Answer: (a) consists (b) of
(c) The (d) with (e) by (f) in (g) on (h) ruin (i) without (j) from
03.
Bangladesh is (a) — darling child
of nature. Nature has (b) — her (c) — unique beauty. ‘Really, no other country
(d) — the world is so (e) — with natural beauties as Bangladesh is. She is
noted (f) — her natural beauty, golden crops of paddy and green leaves of
trees. The six seasons of (g) — year coming (h) — turns make Bangladesh a land
(i) — beauty, variety and plenty. Her rivers present her a natural beauty
particularly in the rainy season. The boats plying (j) — the rivers under multi
coloured sails also present a beautiful sight.
Answer: (a) a (b) bestowed (c)
with (d) in (e) endowed (f) for (g) the (h) by (i) of (j) on
04.
English is (a) — international
language. As a result the (b) — of English has increased. Different countries
have to keep (e) — communication among them. (d) — importance (e) —earning
English is very great. Because it helps us (f) — develop a good relationship
with other nations. In this modern era of communication it is not possible to
advance (g) — it. English is (h) — language of the whole world. Almost all
books (i) — science and technology have been written and translated (j) —
English.
Answer: (a)an (b)necessity
(c)mutual (d)The (e)of (f)to (g)without (h)the (i)in (j)into
05.
Mobile phone is (a) — important
medium of communication and correspondence. It makes communication (b) — the
people (c) — the shortest possible time. The use (d) — mobile phone is more (e)
— than telephone call. The man who sends message will have (f) — pay the bill
but (g) — receiver can respond the message (h) — any cost. Specially,
businessman and the servicemen are much benefited through the use of mobile
phone. It is also very useful (i) — the doctors and high officials. Sometimes
the criminals use this phone to keep their connection. In spite of this, there
is no (j) — of mobile phone to make the modern life enjoyable.
Answer: (a) an(b)with (c)
in(d)of (e)convenient (f) to(g)the (h)without (i)for (j)alternative
06.
Landing (a) — the moon is (b) —
important event (c) — the history (d) — space technology. Before landing on the
moon, most of the people thought nobody could go to the moon. But the three
astronauts went (e) — the moon through a (f) —. Neil Armstrong was (g) — first
who landed (h) — the surface of the moon and proved that nothing is impossible
(i) — man. They have become world great figure because of their great (j) — It
proves that man can do anything if lie is determined.
Answer: (a)on (b)an (c)in
(d)of (e)to (f)spaceship (g)the (h)onto (i)to (j)adventure
07.
There are three important duties
(a) — earth. They are duty to God, duty to parents and duty to mankind. All
these three duties are important. They (b) — us (c) — go a long-way. Duty to God
helps us to be favoured (d) — God. If we are favoured by God, we succeed (e)
—life. Duty to parents is also important because, if our parents are pleased
(f) — us, God will help us to make our life smooth. Duty to mankind is not
negligible. We can be (g) — apple of God’s eyes (h) — performing this last
duty. All the great men (i) — the world tried to (j) — all these duties. So we
should follow them to be great.
Answer: (a)on (b)help (c)to
(d)by (e)in (f)with (g)the (h)by (i)of (j)perform
08.
Vitamins and mineral salts (a) —
our body fit (b) — works. They also keep away diseases. (c) — eating leafy and
certain other vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, meat and liver and (d) —drinking
milk we can get vitamins. Such foods also contain mineral salts. Water is present
(e) — almost every food. Of course we also (f) — water. Water (g) — us (h)
—digest our food. It also controls (i) — heat of (j) — body and keep our blood
healthy.
Answer: (a)keep (b)for (c)By
(d)by (e)in (f)drink (g)helps (h)to (i)the (j)the
09.
Teaching as (a) — carrier is
becoming more and more important nowadays. Because a teacher gets (b) —
opportunity to take care of-family and career (c) — the same time. But (d) —
further development in the future one has to study a lot along (e) — doing
regular courses from time to time. Again, men and women both get (f) —
opportunity for professional development (g) — university teaching. But the (h)
— of a woman in a profession depends (i) — the family support. But now (j) —
women have more confidence in themselves to carry on any profession.
Answer: (a)a (b)the (c)
at(d)for (e)with (f)equal (g)in (h)success (i)on (j)the
Road accidents nowadays have
taken (a) — very dangerous turn. Everyday we see in the morning (b) —the page
of newspaper (c) — the fearful news (d) — accidents. Many valuable lives (e) —
death. The causes responsible (f) — it are many. Drivers, vehicles, roads and
(g) — most important thing is the (h) — of drive. The concerned authority
should consider (i) —matter (j) — great importance.
Answer: (a)a (b)in (c)about
(d)of (e)face (f)for (g)the (h)recklessness (i)the (j)with
Unemployment problem is very (a)
— in Bangladesh. Thousands of people of our country are without any job. (b) —
present the toughest task for (c) — educated person is to find out (d) —
suitable job. But this scene has (e) — to some extent because today’s educated
youth have become cautions of their career. Social superstitions cannot stand
in their way. They don’t hesitate (f) — do any kind (g) — work. For example,
many youth after (h) — their education of masters work
(i) —Chinese restaurants, air conditioned buses etc.
Recently electronic media have gone (j)— long way to solve unemployment
problem. They have opened new scopes of job opportunities.
Answer: (a)acute (b)At (c)an
(d)a (e) changed(f)to (g)of (h)completing (i)in (j)a
Every citizen should know (a)—
his rights and privileges. (b) — citizen has his rights and privileges. For
example he has (c) — right to security (d) — life. His property should also be
secured. He can claim the protection of law when necessary, The state is bound
(e) — give him such protection. He has right to (f) — as he pleases. The state
should not interfere (g) —freedom of speech. But he must not say anything that
goes against (h) — prevailing laws of his land. He has a natural right (i) —
get a good job. He can also take part in the (j) — of the affairs of his
country.
Answer: (a)about (b)A (c)a
(d)of (e)to (f)live (g)with (h)the (i)to (j)running
The natural calamities happening
(a) — in the world prove that there has been (b) — change of global climate.
Hurricane, Katrina, Rita, Tsunami, earthquakes, typhoons anti cyclones are all
(c) — evidence of this change. Experts have warned that we are heading (d) — a
great disaster because (e) — making degradation. We are doing (f) — great
threat (g) — our environment (h) — performing unwise activities. (i) — is the
most spectacular reason that causes this degradation. And it is we who are
responsible (j) — this. We must not pollute our environment if we want to keep
the earth safe.
Answer: (a)frequently (b)a
(c)the (d)in (e)of (f)a (g)to (h)by (i)ignorance (j)for
The most common causes of (a) —
are cutting and burning (b) — forest land. Though the forest lands are cut and
burnt (c) — the sake of agriculture and habitat, it has (d) — negative effect
(e) — environment. The removal (f) — trees means the birds and other animals
living on them (g) — leave the place. It also causes serious damage to (h) —
soil, as trees give protection to soil as well. In the end, the soil gets
sediment (i) — the river bed and causes frequent (j) —.
Answer: (a)deforestation
(b)the (c)for (d)a (e)on (f)of (g) to(h)the (i)in (j)floods
Examination is very important (a)
— students life. It justifies (b) — student’s ability. No student can be (c) —
to next class without examination. So every student works hard (a) —pass the
examination. There are many ways (e) — do well in the examination. Subject
knowledge is not all things to approach (f) — examination. One may gather much
knowledge (g) — his subject. But if he cannot (h) — his performance (i) — the
examination, his such kind (j) — knowledge is important.
Answer: (a)in (b)a (c)promoted
(d)to (e)to (f)the (g)about (h)show (i)in (j)of
Habit of idleness is (a) —
obstacles to one’s success (b) — life. If this habit is formed in one’s
character, it is not easy (c) — shake off suddenly. (d) — man who while away
the precious seed time (e) — life, can not cut a good harvest in life’s autumn.
Lost wealth may be (f) — by hard labour, lost health may be recovered (g) —
proper treatment, but lost time can never be regained. (h) — idle man comes up
(i) — a long list of (j) — for neglecting his time. These types of men cheat
none but themselves.
Answer: (a)an (b)in (c)to (d)A
(e)of (f)regained (g)by (h)An (i)with (j)excuses
Modern life depends much (a) —
transport. We are very well understand how important transport is when it is
disrupted (b) — natural calamities or during socio-political crisis. In fact
modern technology has made it possible (c) — us to move to places previously
unreachable (d) — reach. It helped (e) — trade and commerce to (f) — and gain
knowledge and ideas. It has made the (g) — places closer and the unknown people
friends. Thus it enhances (h) — citizenship among the people. the grace of it
nowhere is still living (i) — this earth.
Answer: (a)on (b)by (c)for
(d)to (e) the (f) achieve (g)distant (h)the (i)By (j)on
Smoking is (a) — very bad habit
which is now openly done (b) — the young and (c) — old alike. Most of them are
not conscious of the bad sides (d) — smoking. It causes many fatal diseases
like lung cancer, bronchitis, tuberculosis etc. Smoking pushes (e) — smoker to
death day by day. Nervous system is also damaged by (f) — cigarette. Both
smokers and non-smokers are affected seriously. Smoke pollutes (g) —
environment and the money which is spent (h) — smoking is unnecessarily wasted.
So we must keep ourselves away from smoking and (i) — others (j) — smoking.
Answer: (a)a (b)by (c)the
(d)of (e)a (f)taking (g)the (h)for (i)prevent (j)from
Child labour has been (a) —
internationally (b) — the UN. (c) — make a child do the work for fully is
suitable (d) — a man is punishable. Yet in the third world countries the number
of child labour is going up day by day. Bangladesh is one (e) — these
countries. Though the government is committed to (f) — rich people to engage
children (g) — labourious works, things are not so easy. Poverty is (h) — first
obstacle in this field. The poor parents want to get additional earning by
employing their children in works. Reza is a child of such kind of family. He
came to Dhaka in search of (i) — living. Now he is working in (j) — garments
factory.
Answer: (a)banned (b)by (c)To
(d)for (e)of (f)dissuade (g)in (h)the (i)a (j)a
20.
Nowadays terrorism has (a) — out
very rapidly throughout the world. The peace of the world is at stake before
terrorism. It generally occurs (b) — undemocratic society. The present phase
(c) — international terrorism has been the outcome of prolonged exploitation
and injustices (d) — many countries. Some of the terrorist outfits also make
use of religion as (e) — ideology to justify violence. Military could only
prevent terrorism (f) — sometime but could not wipe out (g) — basic problems
(h) — solving the-problems of government and people. Terrorism is not an
ideology or (i) — political concern, it is a method or instrumentality. The
world has ideologies or goals. The world leaders should do all to (j) —
terrorism and make this world a happier and peaceful place for mankind.
Answer: (a)spread (b)in (c)of
(d)to (e)an (f)for (g)the (h)by (i)a (j)eliminate
