2024 Question

1.
Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given

in the box: [Dhaka Board-2024]
[what does look like, what it, would rather, what's it like, had better,
was born, let alone, as if, as soon as, have to]
(a) Sumi talks too much. It is ___ she were a mad.
(b) Can anyone tell me ___? I have never seen an elephant.
(c) I am eagerly waiting for your reply. Please answer me ___ you can.
(d) ___ swimming in a river? I am so excited.
(e) Helmet should be used while driving a motorbike. ___ you were in a
bike and met a serious accident?
(f) It is a secret matter. We ___ not discuss this in public.
(g) Socrates who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock ___ in

469 BC.
(h) I ___ take an auto bike than go to college on foot. The exam is about
to start.
(i) Sometimes we ___ accept something unwillingly for the sake of

peace.
(j) I can hardly walk ___ run a race.
Answer: (a) as if; (b)what does...... look like; (c) as soon as; (d) what's
it like; (e) What if; (f) had better; (g) was born; (h) would rathe; (i) have
to;; (j) let alone
2. [Rajshahi Board-2024]
[would that, had better, since, as if, let alone, too-to, lest, it, as soon
as, no sooner had... than]
(a) You look exhausted. You ___ take rest for a while.
(b) The thief has fled away _____ he might be caught.
(c) ____ I seen the snake ____ I became awe-struck.
(d) I would render my cooperation to you if ____ requires.
(e) It was long ____ I had met you.
(f) ___ he met me, he hugged me warmly.
(g) Don't expect any help from him. He is ____ busy ____ help you.
(h) I am an orphan now. ____ my father had lived longer.
(i) He cannot walk for few steps ____ run for a mile.
(j) He overlooks me ____ he never knew me.
Answer: (a) had better; (b) lest; (c) No sooner had...than; (d) it; (e)
since; (f) As soon as; (g) too...to; (h) Would that; (i) let alone; (j) as if
3. Cumilla Board -2024

[There, what does . . . . look like, would rather, what's . . . . . like, have
to/has to, as soon as, let alone, had better, it, was born]
(a)______ looks dangerous to reach the top. Very few number of people
can arrive there safely.
(b) All passengers _____ fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is

mandatory.
(c) My cousin _____ in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has a
dual citizenship.
(d)______ your family _____ ? Is it an extended family like ours?
(e)Your mother seems to be very weak. You ______ consult an

experienced doctor about her health.
(f) His parents ____ stay in village than live with him in Dhaka. Both of
them don't like city life.
(g)____ have been significant changes in the types of entertainment

over time. Many of those no longer exist.
(h) Teacher learners _____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____ ?

Students It looks a bit like the lotus.
(i) It is not easy to score a goal _____ hat trick.
(j) We informed the police ______ the incident took place. Bot the police
didn't arrive even after two hours.
Answer: (a) It; (b) have to; (c) was born; (d) What's....... like; (e) had
better; (f) would rather; (g)There; h) what does......look like?; (i) let
alone; (j) as soon as
4. [Jashore Board-2024]
[had better, there, What does.... look like, it, let alone, as soon as,
What's... like, have to, would rather, was born]
(a) He headed for the new workplace ____ he received the transfer
order.
(b) ____ your new teacher ____? He is nice but a bit strict.
(c) The Bangladesh cricket team dropped out from the tournament in
the first round, ____ make it to the final.
(d) I am trying to catch upon some sleep. You ___ turn off the TV.?
(e) _____she _____ ? She is tall and has blonde hair.
(f) Although Lalon Shah ____ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a

Muslim family.
(g) Nowadays we cannot think of a single day without cell phones but
____ was a time when even land phones were a luxury.
(h) My aunt is shy by nature. In social gatherings, she stay ____ alone
than interact with others.
(i) ____ was a wonderful night. The sky was cloudless and full of stars.
(j) You ____ follow traffic rules. You cannot drive as you like.
Answer: a. as soon as; b. What's.....like; c. let alone; d. had better; e.

What does.....look like; f. was born; g. there; h. would rather; i. It; j.
have to
5. Dinajpur Board-2024
(a) Most of the kids are fun-loving. They ___ play than study.
(b) ___ the weather today?
(c) Rani is an examinee. She ___ study a lot to make a good result.
(d) I have been suffering from cold and cough. I can’t speak clearly ___
sing.
(e) ___ seems to be a crowd on the road. Let’s go and see.
(f) Florence Nightingale was a nurse. She ___ was born in 1820.
(g) ___ a plane flying above from below? It looks like a bird.
(h) It is a cold day. ___ the sun rises, the fog disappears.
(i) ___ is a lack of communication. They don’t understand the problem

at all.
(j) We ___ go home. It's getting dark.
Answers: (a) would rather; (b) What’s... like; (c) has to; (d) let alone;
(e) It; (f) was born; (g) What does... look like; (h) As soon as; (i) There;
(j) had better
6. [Barisal Board -2024]

(a) Begging is quite disgraceful. I think he knows it very well: He ______
starve than do so.
(b) Deforestation is detrimental to the environment. We ______ stop

cutting down trees.
(c) What does ______ look like? He is friendly and he can help you.
(d) It ______ is difficult to regain lost health. So we should always take

care of health.
(e) There ______ flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us
in many ways.
(f) What’s ______ like? Have you seen a camel?
(g) He cannot express his ideas in Bangla, ______ in English.
(h) I ______ take coffee in lieu of tea. But I like both of them.
(i) As soon as ______ the incident took place. We informed the police.
(j) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He ______ in London.
Answer: (a) would rather; (b) have to; (c) What does... look like; (d) It;
(e) There; (f) What’s... like; (g) let alone; (h) had better; (i) as soon as;
(j) was born
7. [Chattogram Board-2024]
[what does look like, it, what's like, as soon as, was born, has to, there,
would rather, let alone, had better]
(a) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ____ in 1920 in Tungipara of
Gopalgonj district.
(b) ___ Professor Nathaniel Kleitman ___? Though he looks serious, he is

an interesting physiologist and sleep researcher.
(c) The train blew whistle. ____ the passenger heard the whistle, they
got into it.
(d) ____ is very hot today. Moreover, load-shedding is aggravating the

situation.
(e) ___ mother's love ____? It is incomparable.
(f) Ronny Heaslop's father is very sick. ____ seems to be no hope of

recovery.
(g) The sky is getting dark. Nahian ____ carry an umbrella.
(h) Tahmid was too tired to walk, ____ run.
(i) Ahsan ____ walk home than take a rickshaw. The road is jam-packed.
(j) There is a charitable dispensary in our locality. None ____ pay for the
service.
Answer: (a) was born; (b) What does...look like; (c) As soon as; (d) It;
(e) What's...like; (f) There; (g) had better; (h) let alone; (i) would rather;
(j) has to
8. Mymensingh Board-2024
There, has to, let alone, as soon as, what does.....look like, was born, it,
had better, would rather, what's.....like
(a) Selina is a poor student. She cannot afford to buy a cell phone ____
a laptop.
(b) The sky is cloudy. It may rain today. You ___ leave early.
(c) ____ is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(d) His mother is sick. He needs to go home ___ possible.
(e) We ____ develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike.
(f) Robert Browning is my favourite poet. He ____ in 1812.
(g) ____ was a pandemic all over the world in 2020 and 2021.
(h) A good citizen ____ perform a lot of things.
(i) ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____?
(j) ____honesty _____? It is the best quality of life.
Answer: (a) let alone; (b) had better; (c) It; (d) as soon as; (e) would
rather; (f) was born; (g) There; (h) has to; (i) What does.....look like; (j)
What's.....like
Special use of some Words and phrases board question

2023
1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase or words given

in the box. [Dhaka Board-2023]
[There, would rather, what does …..look like, as soon as, what’s it like,
It, was born, have to, let alone, had better]
(a) Time is very valuable. We — utilize time properly.

(b) I — take a taxi than walk home. It is already too late.
(c) Long ago — lived a mighty king Kubla Khan. He built an amazing
palace in deep dark forest.
(d) — watching a horror film at midnight? You are really scared.
(e) It is winter. You — buy a coat.
(f) — the balcony —? It looks very beautiful but it is really small.
(g) Bangladesh — as an independent state on 16 December 1971 after
nine months bloody war against the occupation Pakistan Army.
(h) — was in China that the art of Bonsai originated perhaps more than
1000 years ago.
(i) I cannot ride a bicycle — a motor cycle. I have no money to buy any
of them.
(j) — the rain stopped, I started for home.
Answer: (a) have to; (b) would rather; (cy there; (d) What's it like ; (e)
had better; (f) What does ... look like; (g) was born; (h) It; (i) let alone;
j) As soon as..
(a) Rupa — take up the profession of teaching than be a nurse. She
thinks teaching is a noble profession.
(b) Edmund Burke was an orator, writer and shrewd politician. He — in
1729 in England.
(c) — is difficult to regain lost health. So, we should always take care of
our health.
(d) — flows a river beside our village. The river is useful to us in many
ways.
(e) Sarika is an examinee. She — study a lot to make a good result.
(f) — honesty —? I think it to be a noble virtue.
(g) Rita is ill. We — go to see her. She will be happy to see us.
(h) The girls fell sick — they had foods. The foods were contaminated.
(i) — an elephant —-? I have never seen it before.
(j) He cannot teach in a high school, — in a university.
Answer: (a) would rather; '(b) was born; (c) let alone; (d) It; (e) There;
(f) has to; (g) What's ...like; (h) had better; (i) as, soon as; j) What
does... look like.
3. [Cumilla Board-2023]
(a) The tennis match restarted — the rain had stopped.
(b) In England, most school children — wear a uniform. Is it the same in
Bangladesh?
(c) In our country, rainy season is very different. During this season —
rains heavily without any gap.
(d) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He — in 469 BC. He spoke
against the traditional Greek beliefs and so he was sentenced to death
by drinking hemlock.
(e) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior, Kublai Khan. He built an
amazing palace in a deep dark and mysterious forest.
(f)A warrior — die than surrender to enemies. He loves his country
more than his life.
(g) — the weather — today?
(h) Baby Mom, — a ghost —?
(i) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(j) It may rain today. We — take an umbrella.
Answer: (a) as soon as; (b) have to; (c) it; (d) was born; (e) there; (f)
would rather; (g).had better; (h) What's .... like; (i) what does ... look
like; j) It.
(a) Manners make a man. Students — practise good manners in
everyday life.
(b) You look exhausted. You — take rest to refresh yourself.
(c) Raihan has not yet got 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine, — booster
dose.
(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers
bloom. — seems that everything has got a new life.
(e) Ria : — the frozen mountain peak -?
Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should
start our journey ---- possible.
(h) — your family — ? I belong to a nuclear family.
(i) I — learn than quarrel with them.
(j) — was a time when people used to travel on foot or riding animals.
Answer: (a) have to; (b) had better; (c) let alone; (d) It; (e) What
does ... look like; (f) was born; (g) As soon as; (h) What's ----look like; (i)
would rather; j) There
5. [Sylhet Board-2023]
(a) Anika can’t afford a bus ticket — air ticket.
(b) It may rain today. You — reach home earlier.
(c) — is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(d) As his brother met an accident, he needs to go to hospital —
possible.
(e) We — develop our view about hartal and strike. Let’s change our
destructive culture.
(f) — have been remarkable changes in the behaviour of our young
generation.
(g) Maria Manda is a promising footballer of our country. She — in a
remote village, Kalshindur.
(h) — having integrity in one’s character? It is the best quality of a
man. these criminals.
(i) He is very poor but honest. He — starve than cheat anybody.
(j) — a squirrel —?
Answer: (a) let alone; (b) had better; (c) It; (d) as soon as; (e) have to;
(f) There; (g) was born; (h) What's it like; (i). would rather; j) What
doe's ... look like.
6. [Barishal Board-2023]
(a) Jolly is my friend, she — sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some
unavoidable reasons.
(b) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to war
situation. The world leaders — concentrate on the economy and
security of the common people.
(c) We went to John’s office yesterday. He behaved — he had not
known us.
(d) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?
(e) We are waiting outside. You — finish your dinner, don’t delay to join
us.
(f) He is so honest that he — die than cheat.
(g) — the ice had cracked? You would have disappeared into the icy
water.
(h) You told me about a French novel. — the novel —?
(i) I am very thirsty. I —having a nice cool glass of lemonade.
(j) — exists no life in the Mars.
Answer: (a) used to; (b) had better; (c) as if; (d) what does.....look like;
(e) As soon as; (f) would rather; (g) What if; (h) What's....like; (i) feel
like; (j) There
7. [Mymensingh Board-2023]
(a) These kids are fun-loving. They — play than study.

(b) She is an irresponsible person. You can’t trust her with your dog, —
with your child.
(c) A: — your new office —? B: I love it. The environment is very
peaceful.
(d) The show resumed — the power supply was restored. It was a great
relief for the spectators.
(e) I have to meet my aunt in 15 minutes. I — go now or I will be late.
(f) The weather is very hot and humid. — is expected that it will rain
this evening.
(g) — goes a proverb that unity is strength. So, we must be united till
we reach our goal.
(h) In England, school children — wear uniforms. What about
Bangladesh?
(i) Shakespeare — and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
(j) Son: Dad, — an Arctic fox – ?
Father: I’ve no idea. But you can always Google the term and find out.
Answer: (a) would rather; (b) let alone; (c) What's .... like; (d) as soon
as; (e) had better; (f). It; (g) There; (h) have to; (i) was born; j) what
does .... look like.
as soon as, had better, has to, would rather, what’s it like, what does
…… look like, there, it, was born, let alone
(a) A good citizen —— perform a lot of things. These things will enable
him to become a true patriot.
(b) —— is no fish here. It’s a swimming pool.
(c) Mr. Habib is an honest man. He —— starve than take bribe.
(d) —— walking alone through a forest? I had never faced such a
situation.
(e) —— she finished her work, she called her father.
(f) Sumi: Mom, —— a fox ——?
Mother: Well, it is somewhat like dog.
(g) He is very miserly. He doesn’t help his neighbours, —— the
villagers.
(h) I went to my village home on foot. —— took me two hours to reach
there.
(i) The weather is getting worse. I —— start for home. My parents will
be anxious for me.
(j) Tennyson was a great victorian poet. He —— in England.
Answer: (a) has to; (b) There; (c) would rather; (d) What's it like; (e) As
soon as; (f) what's does ---look like; (g) let alone; (h) It; (i) had better;
(j) was born.
9. [Dinajpur Board-2023]
(a) Your performance is not satisfactory. You will — be it careful in
future.
(b) X is an honest man. He — die than steal.
(c) I am a poor student. I cannot buy my necessary books, set by
necessary books, — a smartphone.
(d) You have failed in the test examination. You — start reading
attentively from today.
(e) Madhusudan Dutta is an epic poet. He — at Sagardari in Jashore.
(f) I had a bad luck. — I reached the station, the train left.
(g) — the Bay of Bengal — ? My friend is going there for a Visit
tomorrow.
(h)— it travelling by an air? I have no idea about it.
(i) Recently I have visited the Sundarbans. ___ are tigers in it.
(j) ____ is many years since I saw him last. Today I cannot recognize
him.
Answer: (a) had better; (b) would rather (c) let alone; (d) have to; (e)
was born; (f) As soon as; (g) What does --- look like; (h) What's it like;
(i) There (j) It
1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given

in the box: [Dhaka Board-2019]
[would you mind, there, as soon as was born, it is high time, as if,
would rather, unless, what does.... look like, have to]
(a) Your enemies are looking for you. -- you left this place.
(b) It is raining heavily. --- closing the window?
(c) Rifat often behaves --- he were a prince. It becomes very difficult for
me to tolerate him.
(d) Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist, and filmmaker.
He --- on 13 November 1948.
(e) --- you work hard, you will not make a good result.
(f) I ---resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have the moral courage to
raise my voice against injustice.
(g) Son: --- a satellite---? Father: I have heard of it but never got a
chance to see it.
(h) We informed the police --- the incident took place. But the police
didn't arrive even after two hours.
(i) Our society is full of bad persons. We ---remain aware of them.
(j) ---is a hue and cry on the road. Something must have happened.
Answer: a) it is high time; B) Would you mind; C) as if; D) was born; e)

Unless; f) would rather; g) What does.. look like; h) as soon as; I) have
to; j) There
[had better, let alone, what does ..... look like, as soon as, as if, there,
would you mind, would rather, it, was born]
(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers
bloom.--- seems that everything has got a new life.
(b) Baby: Mom, --- an owl---?
(c) Don't disturb me, you --- leave me alone at this moment.
(d) The poor man--- starve than beg.
(e)--- exists no life on Mars.
(f)---taking tea with me?
(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He--- in 1771.
(h) She acts ---she were mad.
(i) ---we reached the station, the train started.
(j) He did not even see a hill, --- a mountain.
Answer: a) It; B) What does... look like; C) had better; D) would rather;
e) There; f) Would you mind; g) was born; h) as if; I) As soon as; j) let
alone
[what does.....look like, how to, in order that, it is high time, was born,
had to, what's it like, let alone, unless, lest]
(a) The child cannot walk----run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He---in 1960.
(c) At present, the children do not know --- swim in water.
(d) Parents--- work hard to take care of their children.
(e) Rima studies hard --- GPA-5 should be missed.
(f) Father, --- a ghost---?
(g) Tanisha went to college ---she could learn something.
(h) --- people stopped corruption from society.
(i)---swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems a new
experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life---you work hard.
Answer: a) let alone; B) was born; C) how to; D) had to; e) Lest; f)
want does... look like; g) in order that; h) It's high time; I) what's it like;
j) unless
[would you mind, was born, let alone, had better, there, what
does ....... look like, as if, would rather, as soon as, have to]
(a) --- flying in the sky? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(b) ---was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very famous.
(c) I---and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.
(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we ---
struggle more to win the world cup.
(e) He cannot tell my name, ---my address. He is really a liar.
(f) --- the earth ---? It's not completely round.
(g) We --- walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(h) The class started --- I reached my college. I was really lucky.
(i) You look so weak. You ---go home as early as possible.
(j) The man pretended--- he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.
Answer: a) Would you mind; B) There; C) was born; D) have to; e) let
alone; FL want does...look like; g) would rather; h) as soon as; I) had
better; j) as if
[as if, it is about time, would rather, feel like, blow one's own trumpet,
is used to, as far as, when it comes to, had better, needn't have]
(a) "Can I smoke here?" "I --- you didn't. It's a no-smoking zone."
(b) This car is absolutely fine --- the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train
was late and we had to wait for an hour. We --- hurried.
(d) It's well past 10 and Diba is still in bed. --- she got up.
(e) Nishi is a nice girl. But --- cooking, she is absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She --- living alone.
(g) Well, you don't need to ---. We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks --- it's going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don't --- going out this evening.
(j) “It's getting late. I have to go now.” “You --- not. It's raining very
hard.”
Answer: a) would rather; B) as far as; c) needn't have hurried; D) It is
about time; e) when it come; f) is used to; g) blow your won trumpet;
h) as if; I) feel like; j) had better
Special uses of some words and phrases Board

Question
[as though, was born, what ...... look like, it, had to, had better, would
rather, there, as soon as, let alone]
(a) We --- hire a rickshaw. It's already too late. We have to reach the
exam hall in time.
(b) I can't remember the name of the story, --- the details about the
different characters. I read the story many years ago.
(c) Nobody likes Suborna at all. She talks --- she knew everything in the
world.
(d) Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature.
He --- in the famous Tagore family.
(e)--- does a leopard ---?
(f) The cricket match restarted --- the third umpire declared the
decision. It was a great relief for the spectators.
(g) It was a terrible ship. --- was no crew in that ship of death.
(h) In ancient time, people --- fight against dangerous wild animals. Is it
same in the present days?
(i) In our country, the rainy season is very different. During this season
--- rains heavily without any gap.
(j) Tarek --- sleep than watch such type of film. It's really boring.
Answer: a) had better; B) let alone; C) as though; D) was born; e)

What ... look like; f) as soon as; g) There; h) had to; I) it; j) would rather
[No sooner had, unless, what does .... look like, in order to, as if, what
if, there, let alone, was born]
(a) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult.
Students must work hard --- get themselves admitted into universities.
(b) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ---- you
make the best use of time.
(c) The students were talking in the class. --- the teacher entered the
class than they stopped talking.
(d) He proceeded --- he had never seen me. His behaviour shocked me.
(e) The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile, --- five miles.
(f) I'm in short of time. ------the train is late?
(g) Once --- lived a farmer. He had four sons. (h) Have you seen a
camel? --- it --- ?
(i) --- is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using
Facebook.
(j) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He ---in Kishoregonj.
Answer: a) in order to; B) unless; C) No sooner had; D) as if; e) let
alone; f) What if; g) there; h) What does.. look like; i) It; j) was born
[there, was born, have to, let alone, what if, had better, as soon as,
would rather, what's it like, as if]
(a) I have never walked five miles at a stretch, -----ten miles. The idea
of walking so much distance frightens me.
(b) I have never visited Kuakata. --- visiting this place in the coming
summer vacation?
(c) People do not like his way of behaviour. He always behaves --- he
were a great leader.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country. ---we turn this land into a
mango orchard?
(e) The criminal ran away ---he saw the police. He was afraid of being
arrested.
(f) Smoking tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You ---give up this
bad habit.
(g) Once ---lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(h) Shimul ---work hard than beg. He is very industrious and
painstaking.
(i) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC
exam. He ¾ study hard to get completely prepared before the exam.
(j) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He --- in 1879 and
breathed his last in 1955.
Answer: a) let alone; B) What's it like; C) as if; D) What if; e) as soon

as; f) have to; g) there; h) would rather; i) had better; j) was born
9. [HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]

[as if, have to, as soon as, it, was born, let alone, would rather, there,
had better, what if]
(a) We --- pay a visit to Cox's Bazar than the Sundarban. We have
already visited the Sundarbans.
(b) The storm was raging violently. We got out --- it abated.
(c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks --- they were the
most powerful men in the country.
(d) My college is far away from our house. I ---walk a long way to go to
my college.
(e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He --- in 1903 in a village named
Tambulkhana in Faridpur.
(f) ---is very hot today. Load shedding is aggravating the situation.
(g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks ---80 marks. He is a student of average
standard.
(h) --- are many mango trees around our home. They give us very
sweet mangoes.
(i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He--- consult an experienced doctor.
(j) The river is calm. ---we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a
nice experience.
Answer: a) would rather; b) as soon as; C) as if; D) have to; e) was

born; f) It; g) let alone; h) There; i) had better; j) What if
10. [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set)]

[would you mind, used to, as if, as soon as, let alone, had better, it,
would rather, so that, what if]
(a) He acts--- he were rich. So nobody likes him.
(b) --- eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(c) Aloka can't afford to buy a cellphone, --- a laptop. Actually, she is
very poor.
(d) It may rain today. You --- leave earlier.
(e) Sometimes we become speechless remembering our childhood
memories. We ---swim in the river.
(f) ---is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home --- possible.
(h) We ----develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us
change our destructive culture.
(i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out --- I had
been out there?
(j) He took a part-time job --- he could earn some money. He was very
sincere.
Answer: a) as if; B) would you mind; C) let alone; D) had better; e)

used to; f) It; g) as soon as; h) would rather; i) What if; j) so that
11. [Dhaka Board-2017[

[as soon as, what does ....... look like, what if, what's it like, it, had
better, was born, let alone, have to, would rather]
(a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We --- take immediate
steps against cutting down trees at random.
(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We ---die than tell a lie. Otherwise, none
will believe us.
(c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. ---you were
driving your bike and met a serious accident?
(d) ---swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(e) --- mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a
car accident.
(f) Rome was not built in a day. --- took a long-time and hard labour to
build this city.
(g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt ---a car.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He ---in Churulia of West Bengal.
(i) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She ---buy a new
dress.
(j) Rana: Hi. Robi ---a Pea-cock ---? Robi: It's a very nice bird. It knows
how to dance?
Answer: a) have to; B) would rather; C) What if; D) What's it like; e) As

soon as; f) It; g) let alone; h) was born; i) had better; j) What does.. look
like

[there, what if, have to, no sooner had, would rather, lest, as if, let
alone, what does look like, be born]
(a) The students were loitering in the corridor. ---they seen the teacher
than they entered the classroom.
(b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He
---in 1920 in Tungipara of Gopalganj district.
(c) I can't stand Rubel. He always acts ---he were smarter than
everyone.
(d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by.
As it came near the girl, the driver halted it. ---he wouldn't have
stopped the bus?
(e) Shoma ---live in a hostel than live in her relative's home. She feels
free and comfortable in the hostel.
(f) You started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast ---you should
miss the bus.
(g) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an AC bus ---an
airplane.
(h) Daughter: Mom, ---an albatross ---? Mother: My dear, an albatross is
a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
(i) Long ago, ---lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the
grandson of Genghis Khan.
(j) I ---seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from a fever for
a long time.
Answer: a) No sooner had; B) was born; C) as if; D) What if; e) would

rather; f) lest; g) let alone; h) What does.. look like; I) there; j) have to.

[it is high time, in case, lest, as though, no sooner had, unless, would
you mind, have to, used to, as long as]
(a) There is a foul smell in the room. ---opening the windows?
(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say goodbye now --- I don't see
you again.
(c) We ---educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks ---he knew everything.
(e) The poor will continue to suffer ---they are illiterate.
(f) Nobody likes you here. ---you left this place.
(g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree ---the
bear might attack him.
(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He ---do many harmful activities.
(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life ---you
make proper use of time.
(j) The students were talking in the class. ---the teacher entered the
class than they stopped talking.
Answer: a) Would you mind; B) in case; C) have to; D) as though; e) as

long as; f) It is high time; g) lest; h) used to; I) unless; j) No sooner had.

[as if, let alone, what does ...look like, was born, there, what's it like,
have to, as soon as, had better, would rather]
(a) In modern times, --- has been a great change in the attitude of man
regarding superstitious belief.
(b) Our learners develop very poor writing skills. They
cannot write fairly well even in Bangla ---in English.
(c) Some city dwellers’ behavior is often too formal. They speak in such
a way ---they were never in the village.
(d) I have never traveled by air. ---flying in the sky?
(e) Riaz:---the frozen mountain peak.....? Purnima: It looks like a white
dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from toothache. She ---see a dentist.
(g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume ---the rain stops.
(h) Sohel is a very good-natured boy. He ---stay at home than mix with
bad companies.
(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He ---in 1608 in England. He
used to believe that one should start a profession after taking
necessary preparations.
(j) We have discussed this for quite a long time. We can’t take much
time anymore. We --- come to a conclusion.
Answer: a) there; B) let alone; c) as if; D) What's it like; e) What does..

look like; f) had better; g) as soon as; h) would rather; I) was born; j)
have to.
15. [Chittagong Board-2017]

[there, as soon as, what does ..... look like, was born, what if, has to, as
if, what's it like, let alone, would rather]
(a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the
world map ---at the cost of millions of lives.
(b) During the Liberation War of Bangladesh ---was a great American
singer George Harison who sang for Bangladesh.
(c) ---living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in
Bangladesh.
(d) My foreign friend told me you ---leave this country than live here. I
replied, "This is my motherland."
(e) In 1971 the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the
Bangladeshis. Pakistan ---apologize for this to Bangladesh.
(f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect
any co-operation from them ---apology.
(g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons ---
the father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was
killed.
(h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make a conspiracy
against the country---Bangladesh were not their own country.
(i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. ---the
government of Bangladesh takes initiatives to cut of diplomatic relation
with Pakistan?
(j) Teacher: Learners, ---the national flower of Bangladesh ---?
Answer: a) was born; B) there; c) what's it like; D) would rather; e) has

to/had to; f) let alone; g) as soon as; h) as if; i) What if; j) What does..
look like.

[there, let alone, it, as if, what ..... look like, have to, as soon as, was
born, had better, would rather]
(a) We ---not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality.
(b) ---is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an
important form of physical exercise because it refreshes both body and
mind.
(c) Do you often ---travel on business? You are always seen traveling
abroad.
(d) Long ago, ---lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and
he was very kind-hearted.
(e) ---does a clown ---? You've seen a clown in the circus many a time.
(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I --- be a waiter than
a barman.
(f) ---I see my father coming to my heart fills up with joy. I am very
much fond of my father.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam ---in an impoverished family. He had to earn even
when he was a small boy.
(i) The economical condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one
meal per day ---square meals.
(j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked ---he
were completely routed. His cherished dream had been shattered.
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the

blank spaces: [Dhaka Board-2024]
Once there lived a (a) --- (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. One
day, while he was walking (b) --- (post-modify the verb) through the
jungle he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) --- (pre-modify the
adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon
a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) ---- (post-modify the verb with an
infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a
tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e)
---- (pre-modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f) ---- (pre-
modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we should
cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g)
--- (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) (post-modify the
verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) ---- (pre-modify the
noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually,
you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) ---- (pre-modify the
noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”
Answer: a. clever b. alone c. very d. to come e. new f. quite g.

attentively h. to cut off i. wise j. no.
Trees, (a) ___ (use an appositive), are essential for maintaining eco-
system. Without trees, the balance of eco-system will be (b) __ (post
modify the verb) lost. Trees provide us with (c)___ (pre-modify the
noun) elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a
matter of (d) ___ (pre-modify the noun) concern that we are felling
trees (e) ___ (post modify the verb). As a dire consequence, the global
temperature is rising (f) ___ (post modify the verb). The existence of
flora and fauna is at an (g) ____ (use a pre-modifier) risk. Polar ice caps
are melting and (h) ___ (use a noun adjective) level is rising. (i) __ (use
a present participle phrase), we can avoid such a catastrophe. If we
want to keep our (j) ___ (use a noun adjective) earth safe and sound,
we have to plant trees and protect our forests.
Answer: (a) our friend/ the lungs of the Earth; (b) greatly/ irreparably;
(c) essential/ important; (d) great; (e) indiscriminately/ rapidly; (f)
alarmingly; (g) unavoidable / inevitable; (h) sea; (i) By taking
immediate/ steps; (j) planate
Man has (a) __ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) inborn
curiosity to know the unknown and (b) ___ (use an infinitive phrase). He
likes to see new places and wants to know about (c) ____ (pre-modify
the noun) nations, their cultures, manners and religions. Bookish
knowledge is (d) ___ (use adjective phrase). In order to have practical
knowledge one has to go for travelling. (e) ___ (use an adverbial
phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have
(f) ___ (pre-modify the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has
become much easier and comfortable for the invention of Aeroplan,
buses. ships, speedy trains etc. Travelling plays a (g) ___ (use an
intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important role in acquiring
knowledge. So, the students go for (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun with a
noun adjective) tour which also helps to remove (i) ___ (pre-modify the
noun with a possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should
travel to develop practical knowledge which cannot be acquired by
sitting (j)___ (post-modify the verb).
Answer: (a) an; (b) to see the unseen; (c) different / various; (d) not
enough for practical learning; (e) In the past; (f) convenient/fast/
efficient; (g) very; (h) study; (i) their; (j) idly / lazily
Books are (a)____ (use intensifier) essential for us. They help us (b) ___
(post-modify the verb with an infinitive) knowledge. (c) ____ (pre-
modify the noun with present participle) books, we can know
everything. They show us the (d) ___ (pre- modify the noun) way. Books
can be our (e)____ (pre-modify the noun) friends. They help us (f) ____
(post modify the verb with infinitive) our mind. They improve our (g)
____ (pre- modify the noun) 'power'. They give us solace to our (h) ___
(pre-modify the noun) mind. Besides, reading (i) ___ (pre-modify the
noun) books; students should read other books. If they read other
books, they will be able to know. everything (j) ___ (post modify the
verb).
Buy bestselling books online
Answer: a) very/really; b) to gain/ to pursue; c) Reading; d)

proper/right; e) best/ real; f) to enrich/ to enlighten; g) thinking/mental/
cognitive; h) restless/ troubled/ weary; i) academic; j) clearly/
thoroughly/ around the world .
Long ago, there was an (a)___ (pre-modify the noun) king in England.
He was tired of ruling and needed rest. He had (b)___ (pre-modify the
noun) daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. He made up his mind
(c)___(post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) among his
daughters. But, at first, he wanted (d)___ (post- modify the verb with an
infinitive phrase) how much they loved him. Firstly, the king asked his
(e) ____ (pre-modify the noun) daughter how much she loved him.
Goneril declared that she loved him (f) ____ (use an intensifier to post-
modify the verb) than she could say. Lear, the king, was (g) ___(pre-
modify the adjective) satisfied. He gave her one-third of the kingdom.
Then he asked his (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun) daughter Regan. She
replied that her love for him would never change. She was able (i) ____
(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) him. So, the king gave
another-third of his kingdom. Then, it was the turn of Cordelia, the
(j)____(pre-modify the noun) daughter of the king.
Answer: (a) elderly/old; (b) three; (c) to divide his kingdom;(d) to

know/ to test / to asses / to evaluate; (e) eldest; (f) more; (g) very; (h)
second; (i) to please/ to satisfy; (j) youngest;
Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of (a) ___(use determiner to pre modify the
noun) best poets Bengal has (b) ___(use an adverb to pre modify the
verb) produced. A (c) ___ (use an adjective to pre modify the noun)
writer, he contributed to many branches of Bangla literature. However,
it is his poems and songs that earned him the (d) ___ (pre modify the
noun) reputation. Through his writings, Nazrul aimed (e) __ (use an
infinitive to post modify the verb) the society because he was (f) __(pre
modify the verb) troubled by old values and religious superstitions. It is
(g)__ (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) important to note
that while Nazrul fought against religious bigotry, he composed (h)
___(use a determiner to pre modify the noun) songs that (i) ___(pre
modify the verb) glorified religion. Sadly, a/an (j) ____(pre modify the
noun) disease untimely ended his literary career in his early forties.
Answer: a. the; b. ever; c. versatile/great; d. ultimate/huge/great; e. to

reform; f. greatly; g. very; h. many/a lot of/lots of; i. really/greatly; j.
incurable;
A library is a (a)___ (pre-modify the noun) house of knowledge. The
students (b)___ (use a participle) in all classes visit it in their leisure
period. Usually a college library is housed in two rooms. (c)____ (pre-
modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is
the (d)__ (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines,
Journals and newspapers are placed. Hundreds of books are arranged
(e)___(post-modify the verb). So any type of book can be traced in no
time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f)___ (use a pre-
positional phrase). Generally there are two separate sections in the
library. One of them contains reference books like (g)____ (use nouns)
etc. The other section contains books (h)____ (use a pre-positional
phrase). Every student has a (i)___ (use a noun adjective to modify
noun) card. The reading room is always crowded (j)__ (post modify the
verb) in the afternoon.
Answer: (a) store; (b) studying/enrolled; (c) Some; (d) reading; (e)
alphabetically/ systemically; (f) of the students and the teachers; (g)
Norton-Anthology/(Any reference book name); (h) of different subjects;
(i) library; (j) especially/with people
Rainy season is the proper time for (a) __ (use a noun adjective to pre
modify the noun) plantation. It is the time when (b)___ (use article to
pre modify the noun) environment is the most suitable one for the (c)
__ (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) growth of trees. We should
plant trees according to (d)___ (use possessive to pre modify the noun)
suitability of the land. There are (e) ___ (use quantifier to pre modify
the noun) fallow lands around us. We can plant saplings on (f) ___ (use
a demonstrative) lands. Sea-beaches, low-lying areas, road sides etc.
can be brought under the scheme of tree plantation. We can easily
engage landless people (g) ____ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify
the verb) the saplings and ensure their safe growth. The success of
tree plantation programme requires (h) ___ (use article to pre modify
the noun phrase) united effort. The Government, the NGOs and the
educated section of the society should work (i) __ (post modify the verb
with adverbial) in this regard. Everybody should come forward
spontaneously to contribute to (j)___ (use a demonstrative to pre
modify the noun phrase) noble campaign.
Answer: (a) tree; (b) the; (c) proper; (d) their; (e) some/many; (f)
these; (g) to plant; (h) a; (i) together; (j) this.
1. Read the following text and fill the gaps with correct form of
verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2024]
Once upon a time, there (a) _____ (be) a king who was very fond of (b)
_____ (know) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (c)
_____ (stop) at his capital on his way to home. The king called on him to
(d) _____ (know) about the future and the astrologer (e) ______ (tell) him
something unpleasant. At this the king (f) _____ (get) furious and (g)
_____ (condemn) him to death saying, “Men like you (h) _____ (live) to
spoil the peace of the world.” But another thought (i) _____ (cross) his
mind before the astrologer (j) _____ (send) for execution. “How long will
you (k) ____ (live)?” asked the king. With ready wit, the astrologer said,
“The stars (l) _____ (declare) that I shall die only a week before your
majesty, so goodbye.” (m) _____ (hear) this, the king turned pale like a
dead man and shouted,“ Drive this wretch away, let him (n)
_____(come) here again.”
Answer: a. was; b. knowing; b c. stopped; d. know; e. told; f. got; g.

condemned; h. should not live; i. crossed/had crossed; j. was sent; k.
live; l. declare; m. Hearing; n. not come
We can't help (a) _____ (rely) on English. Now, English is (b) ______ (use)
as a common language for global communication. It (c) _____
(recognize) as an international language. English is important for (d)
_____ (maintain) communication with our development partners. A good
command over English as well as regular practices (e) _____ (be)
essential for us. 80% information of all the computers (f) _______ (be) in
English. With a view to (g) ______ (exchange) our views with the rest of
the world, we have to (h) ______ (learn) English. Moreover, we (i)
________ (provide) with the good scope of (j) ______ (enjoy) the best
books through English. English (k) ____ (be) now no longer the native
speaker's language. Now it (l) _______ (belong) to the world's people. It
is high time we (m) ______ (pay) more attention to English. Otherwise,
we (n) ________ (lag) behind.
Answer: (a) relying; (b) used; c) is recognized; (d) maintaining; (e) is;
(f) is; (g) exchanging; (h) learn; (i) are provided; (j) enjoying; (k) is; (l)
belongs; (m) paid; (n) will lag
Tigers (a) _____ (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardly (b) _____
(kill) any animal when they are not hungry. Usually the tigers (c) _____
(reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly (d) ______ (see) in the open
unless there (e) ______ (to be) a strong necessity. They often remain (f)
______ (hide) under the deep green in search of the prey. Whenever
they (g) ______ (discern) any prospective prey, they take a pose to (h)
______ (fall) upon it. Tigers often (i) _____ (unite) themselves to (j)
________ (attack) their prey from different directions. An adult tiger (k)
_____ (devour) 20 to 30 kilograms of meat at a single meal. In our
Sundarbans the number of tigers (l) _____ (decrease) day by day.
Poaching and illegal trafficking (m) _____ (to be) the main reasons of
decrease. So the concerned authority should be committed to (n)
______(take) action to protect the tigers.
Answer: a. are known; b. kill; c. reside; d. seen; e. is; f. hidden; g.

discern; h. fall; i. unite; j. attack; k. devours; l. is decreasing; m. are; n.
taking.
The life of our farmers (a) _____ (be) full of hardships. Many a farmer (b)
_____ (not know) how to cultivate scientifically. They (c) ______ (work)
hard from dawn to dusk. But their toil (d) _______ (go) awry due to lack
of scientific knowledge. Our government offers a lot of opportunities to
them with a view to (e) _____ (eliminate) their sufferings. Unfortunately,
they (f) _______ (not avail) themselves of those opportunities. It is time
they (g) _____ (to get) scientific education and all concerned (h) ______
(to help) them. If they (i) _________ (to educate), they (j) _______ (to
contribute) better to the prosperity of the country. The prosperity of
our country (k) ______ (to lie) in their proper education. (l) ______ (to
educate) a farmer (m) ______ (mean) educating a family and a nation.
And, it (n) _______ (to result) in greater success in every sector of the
country.
Answer: (a) is; (b) does not know; (c) work; (d) goes; (e) eliminating; (f)
do not avail; (g) got; (h) helped; (i) were educated; (j) would contribute;
(k) lies; (l) Educating; (m) means; (n) may result / results.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Biswas,
We are very (a)______ (concern) about your son Rahel's behaviour. He
(b)_______ (play) truant from school three times last month. When he
(c)_______ (come) to class, he usually (d)_______ (not concentrate) on
his lessons. He does not seem to understand texts and never (e)_______
(ask) any questions. The only time he (f)______ (show) any initiative is
in (g)________ (make) excuses for not (h)______ (to have) (i)________ (do)
his homework. Although he (j)_____ (have) a natural talent for art, he
even (k)_______ (not take) any interest in art lessons. This is (l)______
(disappoint), because even last year he (m)_________ (be) attentive in
his studies. We hoped he (n)_______ (win) a scholarship.
Answer: a) concerned; b) played; c) comes; d) doesn't concentrate; e)

asks; f) shows; g) making; h) having; i) done; j) has; k) doesn't take; l)
disappointing; m) was; n) would win.
Man has unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He is never (a)___ (satisfy)
with what he already (b)____ (know) and (c)___ (see). Naturally he
(d)___ (want) to know and (e)___(see) more and more. This curiosity for
(f)__ (know) more has (g)___ (inspire) him (h)___(undertake) and (i)___
(carry) out difficult and dangerous tasks which eventually (j)____
(result) in epoch making discoveries and inventions and (k)____ (lead)
him in his long and continuous journey from his helpless state of
caveman to his present situations of power and progress. He (l)____
(be) helpless still now, he would not have (m)____ (be) able to control
all powers and forces. (n)___ (invent) so many technologies he now
controls almost all destructive powers and forces.
Answer: a. satisfied; b. has known; c. seen; d. wants; e. see; f.

knowing; g. inspired; h. to undertake; i. carry; j. have resulted /
resulted ; k. led/have led; l. is/has been; m. been; n. Inventing
Students get themselves (a) __ (admit) into universities for higher
education The acquire higher education from two streams; one is
public and the other is private. The private universities (b) ___ (be)
open to all but one has to (c) ____ (face) tough (b) competition for (d)
___ (get) a seat there. The public universities are cheaper in terms of
tuition fees. They (e) ___ (offer) residential and boarding facilities at
subsidized rates. But public universities often (f) __ (face) a number of
problems. Student politics (g) ___ (play) a vital role in (h) ___
(deteriorate) the academic environment there. As a result, students (i)
___(face) session jam. So, the conscious and moneyed persons (j) ___
(impress) by the private universities. Since this is the age of
privatization, the private universities (k) ____ (become) popular day by
day Besides, it is less difficult (l) ____ (get) a seat in a private university
but here they are to pay a lot. However, the private sectors have some
limitations. In fact, the two streams should (m) ___ (develop) in a
balanced way. Because, both sectors are playing important roles with a
view to (n)____ (make) the nation highly educated.
Relationships (a)____ (be) of different kinds. Some (b)_____ (be) familial
and intimate, (c)_____ (form) by blood and by marriage; some are social
like the ones we have with friends and some (d)____ (make) in school
where we (e)_____ (form) close bonds with classmates and teachers.
Relationship can also (f)____ (foster) in workplace, which may quickly
(g)_____ (change) from professional to social. There (h)____ (be)
relationships also between human beings and animals, between
children and their toys that they can't (i)____ (part) with. All these
relationships (j)_____. (keep) us close to each other and (k)____
(provide) us all kinds of support love and affection. A person (l)_____
(have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There
(m)____ (be) no one to laugh or (n)____ (cry) with him/her.
Answer: (a) are; (b) are; (c) formed; (d) are made; (e) form; (f) be
fostered; (g) change; (h) are; (i) part; (j) keep; (k) provide; (1) having;
(m) is; (n) cry;
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition: [Dhaka Board -
2024]
We learn etiquette and manners (a) --- our parents and various
institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are
rules (b) --- behaviour (c) --- all kinds (d) --- social occasions and it is
important to learn them and practise them (e) --- everyday life. The
manners that are correct (f) --- a wedding reception will not do (g) ---
debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) --- etiquette and
manners. We know how important it is to say 'please' and 'thank you'
(i) --- everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) --- 'Pardon
me', 'Excuse me', 'May I' are bound to make your day smooth and
pleasant.
Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) for; (d) of; (e) in; (f) in; (g) in;(h) about; (i)
in; (j) as
Education is instrumental (a) --- bringing (b) --- socio-economic
development. A man devoid (c) --- education cannot contribute (d) ---
the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role
(e) --- enhancing the pace (f) --- the socio-economic development. A
country should put much emphasis (g) --- educating its citizens. The
citizens have to be provided (h) --- ample opportunities so that they
feel keen interest (i) --- getting themselves educated. The educated
people are to be treated (j) --- much respect.
Answer: (a) in; (b) about; (c) of; (d) to; (e) in; (f) of; (g) on; (h) with; (i)
in; (j) with
Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a) --- internet
users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b) --- globalisation. This
is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world
are virtually connected (c) --- one another (d) --- the borders. Hence,
the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young
generations are getting addicted (e) --- social networks (f) --- Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after
getting used (g) --- a social network has a noticeable change. In fact,
the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays
pass their valuable time by chatting (h) --- the social media. As a result,
they are now lagging (i) --- So, they should be kept aloof (j) --- using
internet excessively and unnecessarily.
Answer: (a) among; (b) of; (c) with; (d) beyond/ across; (e) to; (f) like;
(g) to; (h) on; (i) behind; (j) from
In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) --- marriage (b) --- girls is 18. However,
33% of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60% (c) --- them
become mothers (d) --- the time they reach 19. When an adolescent
girl gets married, she usually drops (e) --- of school and thus loses her
mobility. She gets confined (f) --- full-time work in her in-law's
household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (g) ---
economic independence. (h) --- her in-law's house, she gets
marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (i) --- all sorts of abuse,
including dowry-related violence.
Answer: a. of; b. for; c. of; d. by; e. out; f. to; g. in; h. of; i. in; j. to
It is known (a) ----- all that one day all will pass away (b) ----- this earth.
So, we have no escape (c) ----- death. One day, we all will roll down (d)
----- the lap of death. Because death is common (e) ----- all. So we
should not mourn (f) ----- the dead. But those who die (g) ----- the
country are immortal. Their memories do not sink (h) ----- oblivion.
There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ----- death. So, we should
always be ready (j) ----- death.
Answer: (a) to; (b) from; (c) from; (d) into; (e) to; (f) for; (g) for; (h)
into; (i) from; (j) for.
If you want to derive the best (a) --- your education you must be fully
aware (b) --- some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) ---
your study. In Fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) --- learning appears
to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never
try to learn anything (e) --- context. You should also not run (f) ---
substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining
yourself (g) --- poor quality note books discourages you to learn
something deeply. But (h) --- learning a thing very deeply, you cannot
achieve the required mastery (i) --- the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail
to get the desired benefits (j) --- your learning.
Answer: (a) from; (b) of; (c) to; (d) for; (e) without/except; (f) after; (g)
to; (h) without; (i) over; (j) from
Life of common people besets (a) ----- a number of troubles. Price spiral
has added new sufferings (b) ----- our life. Indeed, price of daily
commodities has gone (c) ----- the ability of the common people. Lack
(d) ----- supervision is responsible (e) ----- it. Some dishonest
businessmen devoid (i) ----- morality hoard goods (g) ----- quick profit.
The govt. should take punitive action (h) ----- those people. People from
all walks (i) ----- life should also co-operate (j) ----- government.
Answer: (a) with; (b) to; (c) beyond; (d) of; (e) for; (f) of; (g) for; (h)
against; (i) of; (j) with.
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)---our life-
literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b)--- good shape?
Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are
going (c)--- the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d)
--- a dying river. A report published in The Daily Sun describes what has
happened (e)---the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a
perpetual stench fills the air (f) ---it. The report says that the river had
a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) ---the Ganges and flowed
(h)---the Bay of Bengal (i)---the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its
link (j) ---the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.
Answer: (a) in; (b) in; (c) through; (d) of; (e) to; (f) around; (g) of; (h)
into; (i) through; (j) with.
1. [Dhaka Board-2024]
The development of communication in any (a) --- creates an impact on
the development of the economy (b) --- the gross (c) --- product of any
country. Bangladesh, in this sense, has become a (d) --- model all over
the world. The present government has scheduled (e) --- and such
projects recently (f) --- increase the lifestyle of the country people. We
can (g) --- here some of such developments: The Padma Multipurpose
Bridge, the (h) --- way, Bangabandhu Tunnel under the river (i) --- and
the Metro Rail in Dhaka City. The national and international business
will be (j) --- by these kinds of communication development.
Answer: (a) sector/field/country; (b) and; (c) national; (d) role; (e)
projects; (f) significantly; (g) mention/see/notice; (h) Elevated Express;
(i) Karnaphuli; (j) boosted/flourished
If you want to (a) --- English properly and fairly, you have to
achieve writing skill. To attain this skill, you need (b) --- some
measures. At first you should (c) --- your vocabulary since everywhere
words are required. Words will help you (d) --- your ideas appropriately.
Next you should know how to arrange (e) --- in a sentence. Here
grammar will help you the basic (f) --- way. For that basic (g) ---, items
must be known to you. Then you have to (h) --- your general
knowledge to generate ideas and make sentences accordingly. Be
creative and try to (i) --- sentences of your own. Finally, regular (j) ---
will help you succeed in achieving this skill.
Answer: (a) learn; (b) to take / to implement; (c) enrich; (d) express /
write/ flourish; (e) them; (f) right; (g) grammatical; (h) apply/use; (i)
make/create; (j) practice
Nelson Mandela was an unconditional brave fighter against race
discrimination. During his (a) ---, he had (b) --- himself to this (c) --- of
the people of Africa. He stated that he had fought against domination
and he had fought against black (e) ---. Being (f) --- with his (g) ---.
Nadine Gordimer, the South African writer and Nobel Laureate for
literature, once (h) --- that Mandela was at the (i) --- of their time, theirs
in South Africa, and the other people (j) --- they were.
Answer: (a) lifetime; (b) dedicated; (c) struggle; (d) white; (e)
oppression; (f) aligned; (g) struggle; (h) said; (i) epicenter; (j) where
Money is power and can do much good and evil. It gives (a) --- delight.
It (b) --- do everything. A person without (c) --- is a person to be pitied.
Nobody pays (d) --- respect to him. His friends do not (e) --- him. He
has to depend on the (f) --- of others. In order to (g) --- money, he does
a lot of jobs. It is must (h) --- our life. But it does not necessarily (i) ---
happiness. Happiness is absolutely a (j) --- matter.
Answer: (a) pleasure; (b) can; (c) money; (d) proper; (e) value/respect;
(f) mercy; (g) earn; (h) for; (i) bring; (j) relative
5. Mymensingh Board 2024

Self-employment means to create job opportunity for oneself by one's
own effort. Various government organizations (a) --- trying to create (b)
--- congenial atmosphere for (c) ---. Different NGO's have (d)-- rendered
their help. Livestock (e) ---, agricultural farming, poultry (f) --- are some
of (g) ---- sectors. There are (h) --- opportunity for self (i) ---
Bangladesh. One (j) --- easily engage oneself in these jobs.
Answer: (a) are (b) a; (c) employees; (d) also/already; (e) rearing (f)
farming (g) the (h) many/some; (i) employment; (j) can
Bangladesh is a land of (a)-- beauty. Its beauty is so captivating that a
stranger cannot but be (b) --- looking at this endless variety. Nature
has (c) --- showered its blessings on this country. The rivers, hills and
forests are rich in natural (d)--.The people of this country feel a strong
(e) – for their motherland. They love their motherland from the (f) –- of
heart. They work hard to (g) –- its economic condition and to remove
poverty. Most of them toil hard from dawn to dusk to accelerate the
pace of (h) -- The progress of this country lies in the (i) --- of common
people. They are the (j) --- of a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh.
Answer: (a) natural; (b) fascinated/mesmerized; (c)

generously/lavishly; (d) resources; (e) love/ affection; (f) core; (g)
develop; (h) development; (i) hand; (j) sources
When a girl gets married, she usually drops out of school and begins
full time work in her in-laws household. In the in-laws house, she is
marginalized. She (a) --- vulnerable to all forms of abuse, (b) --- dowry
related violence. In Bangladesh, it is still (c) --- for a bride's family to
pay dowry. (d) --- the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also
(e) --- after the wedding. For an adolescent (f) ---, even if her in-laws
are supportive, there (g) --- greater health risks in terms of (h) --- and
child birth. The majority of adolescent (i) --- and their families are
uninformed or insufficiently (j) --- about reproductive health and
contraception. The maternal mortality rate for adolescents is double
the national rate.
Answer: (a) becomes; (b) including /like; (c) common; (d) despite; (e)
continue /remain/prevail; (f) bride; (g) are/remain; (h) pregnancy; (i)
brides; (j) informed
Cloze test without clues board question
The Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road-rail bridge over the (a) ---
Padma river in Bangladesh. It is the longest bridge in Bangladesh. At
first the World Bank intended to (b) --- for the construction of the
bridge and later (c) --- their decision. But this mega project has been
built with domestic funding without (d) --- aid. It is 6-15 km long and
18-10 m wide. There is a four-lane highway on the upper level and a
one- lane railway on the lower level. The construction journey was
started on 7 December 2014 and completed by May 2022. The dream
of Bengalis has come to the reality after (e) --- various uncertainties.
The bridge was (f) --- by the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
on June 25 of 2022. Through the opening of the bridge, 19 districts of
the south- western region have been directly (g) --- with the eastern
part of the in economic country. The importance of the Padma Bridge is
(h) --- development and in changing the living (i) --- of millions of
people. The world has (j) --- The historical achievement of the people of
Bangladesh through this construction of the Padma Bridge. The Padma
Bridge symbolizes Bangladesh's self-esteem.
Answer:
(a) mighty/powerful
(b) invest/spend
(c) overturned/withdrew
(d) foreign/any
(e) having/facing
(f) inaugurated/commenced
(g) connected/linked
(h) huge/great
(i) standards
(j) seen/witnessed
The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for
international communication. For many different reasons. English has
(a) --- the (b) --- of being that language. As a result, it has (c) ---
national borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no
longer the (d) --- American or other native speakers, but a language
that (e) --- possession of British or to the world's its people. In fact,
bilingual and multilingual users of English for (f) --- monolingual native
speakers. This phenomenon has led to a (g) --- variety of English
around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and
more varieties have (h) --- strongly influenced by the pronunciation,
grammar and idioms of the (i) --- tongues. World English has now (j) ---
which are mother away from the control of its native speakers.
Answer:
(a) gained/achieved/got
(b) status/rank/place
(c) crossed
(d) only
(e) belongs
(f) communicating
(g) wide
(h) evolved/arisen/appeared
(i) different
(j) run/passed
Education is one of the basic needs of a human being. It is (a) --- for
the (b) --- they (d) --- of mind. Many illiterate people do not have any
(c) --- educated, they could live a (e) --- teaches us how to live well. It
(f) --- enhances our (h) ---, of health. If and planned life. Education us to
make the right (g) --- to perform our duties properly and (i). problems.
In fact, it is education (j). --- brings positive change our life. in life. It
our everyday
Answer:
(a) necessary/essential
(b) development/evolution
(c) knowledge/awareness
(d) were
(e) better/structured
(f) teaches
(g) decision/choice
(h) ability/capacity
(i) solve
(j) that/which
Kuakata is a rare scenic spot (a) -- in Patuakhali district about 320 km
(b) --- Dhaka. It is a famous (c)--- overline destination because of the
picturesque (d) --- beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the
shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen
(e) ---. The name Kuakata (f) --- from the digging of a well (kua) by the
early Rakhaines for (g)--- water. Kuakata allows its visitors to (h) ---
both sunrise and sunset from the (i) ---. Gentle and sandy slopes make
it (j) --- for bathing, swimming and diving.
Answer:
(a) situated/located
(b) from
(c) tourist
(d) natural
(e) forest /forests
(f) originates
(g) collecting
(h) watch
(i) beach
(j) pleasant
Student life is a life of (a)--- for future struggle. To make him (b)---for
the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a
student (c)---to prosecute his studies well. He who (d) --- his lessons
regularly (e) ---well in the examination. On the (f)---, the student who
wastes his time cuts a (g)---figure. It should be (h) ---in mind that none
can get back the (i)---time. If the students neglect their studies, they
will suffer in the (j) ---run.
Answer:
(a) preparation
(b) capable/prepared/ready/fit
(c) is
(d) learns
(e) does/performs
(f) other hand/contrary
(g) sorry/bad/poor
(h) kept
(i) lost/wasted
(j) long
A large number of people learn English (a) --- people use it (b) --- a
first language and some people take it as a (c) --- language. Many
international (d) --- the world. Some now depend on English for (e) ---
with offices in different countries. They offer employment to people (f)
--- adequate knowledge of English. The advertisements (g) --- in many
dailies (h) --- in English. So, it would not be (i) --- to neglect this (j) ---
language.
Answer:
(a) throughout
(b) as
(c) second
(d) organizations/institutions
(e) communicating
(f) with
(g) published/circulated
(h) are
(i) logical/wise
(j) important
The environment (a) --- various things. All the things of the
environment are related to (b) --- another. Any change in the
ecosystem can (c) --- all the other parts. To prevent the environment
from destruction is the (d) --- of human beings. The environment
should be (e) --- neat and clean to enjoy a healthy and comfortable (f)
---. But people are not (g) --- of the dangerous effect of the cocological
change. They do unwise things and bring about dangers for their own
(h) ---. Imbalance in the cocology brings about climatic (i) --- and the
result of the change is various natural (j) ---.
Answer:
(a) includes
(b) one
(c) affect/interrupt/disrupt
(d) duty/responsibility
(e) kept/maintained
(f) life
(g) aware/conscious
(h) lives
(i) change
(j) disasters/calamities
The food (a) --- of the young people of our country has changed
greatly. Our young people are getting (b) --- to fast foods and western
foods day by day. Today they go to fast food shops and enjoy much
taking (c) --- such as; pizza, burger, soft drinks etc. When fast foods (d)
---- high level of salt, sugar and fats, then it is called (e) ---- food. It
lacks fibre, (f) ----, and minerals. The world is currently facing an
obesity epidemic which puts people at the (g) --- of chronic (h) ---- like
heart disease and diabetes. Junk foods (i)---- to obesity. So, we should
be (j) --- about having fast foods now and then.
Answer:
(a) habit
(b) habituated/accustomed/attracted
(c) foods
(d) have/contain
(e) junk
(f) vitamins
(g) risk/risks
(h) diseases
(i) lead
(j) aware/conscious/sensible/careful
Air and water are two important (a)--- of the environment. These
elements are (b) — for life on earth. They are often (c)— in many ways.
Air is polluted by (d) — If we want to live a (e) — life, and water by
different kinds of (f) — and filth. We should (g) — the pollution of the
environment. Total prevention may be (h) — but we can certainly (i)---
pollution by raising (j) — among the people.
Answer: a) elements b) essential / important /necessary/vital c)

polluted/contaminated d) smoke e) healthy; f) waste/dirt g) prevent/
stop/reduce/control/check/minimize h) impossible/ difficult i) reduce /
decrease /minimize /control/check j) awareness /consciousness
Cloze test without clues board 2022
Language plays a very important (a)___in the life of human beings. We
use language from the (b)___ we wake up in the morning (c)___ we go
to bed at night. We use language to express what we (d) --- and to say
what we like or (e) ---. We also use language to (f) --- Information. In
short language is (g) --- present in our life. It is an (h) --- part of what
we do and believe.
Answer:
(a) role
(b) moment
(c) till
(d) do
(e) dislike
(f) gather
(g) always/constantly
(h) integral/important
Examination is very important in student’s life. It justifies a student’s
(a) ---. No student ca be (b) --- to next class without examination. So,
every student (c) --- hard to pass the examination. There are many
ways to do (d) --- in the examination and meritorious students follow
these ways. Gathering (e) --- is not all things to approach the exam.
One may gather much (f) --- about his subject, but if he can not (g) ---
his performance in the examination his such kind of knowledge is (h)
---.
Answer:
(a) ability/quality/skill
(b) promoted
(c) must study/should study/studies/tries
(d) well
(e) knowledge/information
(f) knowledge/information
(g) show
(h) valueless/useless/meaningless
Civility means polite (a) --- or modesty. It also (b) --- courteous manner.
It is a great virtue (c) ---- a man. To be well-behaved, or good-natured,
we need not (d) --- money. We have to (e) --- willingness to attain
civility. We have to (f) --- some code of conduct and (g) --- the norms of
etiquette of the society. It (h) --- from society to society. However, one
has to practise good manner in one's character from an early age. No
expenditure but consciousness is required.
Answer:
(a) behaviours
(b) means
(c) of
(d) have/own
(e) have
(f) follow
(g) maintain
(h) varies/differs
Gender (a) --- is a deeply rooted social and cultural problem of our
country. From the very (b) --- of a girl child the disparity begins. Day by
day she grows up and faces the (c) --- atutude of the (d) --- members to
her. She begins to understand that she is deprived of the basic (e) ---
necessary to build up her career. But she does not get (f) --way to
overcome the burdens of the (g)--- of social oppression. In this way,
she ends up her life keeping her dreams in her (h) ----.
Answer:
(a) disparity/ inequality/ discrimination
(b) birth
(c) cruel
(d) family
(e) needs/rights
(f) enough/proper
(g) shackle/chain
(h) mind/heart
1. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap. [Dinajpur Board-

2017; Rajshahi Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2011; Barishal Board-2009;
Cumilla Board-2017, 2024]
Sports are a popular form of (a) —. Many international (b) — events are
organised from time to time. Most of those events are (c) — by
multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They (d) —
for the sports events in exchange for the right to (e) — their products
during those events. These events are (f) — worldwide by satellite and
people all (g) — the world watch them (h) —. As a result, the sponsors’
products receive maximum media (i) —. Thus sports help the (j) — of
trade and commerce.
Answer: a) entertainment b) sporting/sports c) sponsored d) pay e)
advertise/publicise f) telecast/broadcast/aired g) live h) receive i)
coverage j) expansion/promotion/spread
2. Fill in the gaps using suitable words.

Many events of great importance (a)--- during the last century.
Significant advances were made in the (b)--- of science and
technology. Many European colonies (c)--- independence. The
movement for democracy become (d)--- in many parts of the world.
Two world wars (e)--- out in this century. It also witnessed the misuse
of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (f)--- as a result
of the dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war
killed (g)--- innocent people. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as
an (h)--- nation was a momentous event. After a bloody (i)--- of nine
months, Bangladesh was born. Now we hold our heads (j)--- in the
comity of nations.
Answer: a) happened/occurred took place; b) field; c) gain; d)

momentous/active/ prominent/ relevent; e) occurred/broke; f)
destroyed; g) many; h) independent; i) war; j) raise/hold/can rise
4. In recent years there have been many alarming reports that the
world’s climate is undergoing a significant change. All these reports
provide (a) --- evidence (b) --- world’s temperatures are increasing day
by day. This increase in global (c) --- is caused (d) --- increased
amounts of carbon dioxide (e) ---the earth. Most climatologists (f) ---
that greenhouse effect is the likely (g) --- of this global warming. It may
harm human (h) --- seriously. This could catastrophically (i) ---
mankind’s (j) --- to grow food.
Answer: (a) strong/much/significant/important (b) that (c)

warming/temperature (d) by (e) on/surrounding/ around (f)
believe/predict/think (g) cause/reason (h) beings/being/life (i)
reduce/decrease/hamper/hinder (j) ability/ capability
5. The persona of a traffic policeman has always been a (a) --- one. It
has often found (b) --- space and close treatment in literature and other
(c) ---. Besides the many poems about this (d) --- character, there is at
least one (e) --- where the central character is a traffic policeman. In
1963, Greek filmmaker Filippos Fylaktas made this film (f) --- My
Brother, the Traffic policeman. It featured a slightly (g) --- traffic police,
Antonis Pikrocholos who is utterly (h) --- to service and duty and
applies the traffic (i) --- with unyielding (j) —.
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Answer: (a) curious/strange/wonderful /queer/rare/peculiar (b)

important/vital /significant/remarkable/ notable/noticeable (c) arts (d)
fascinating/ important/vital/ significant /interesting/attractive (e)
movie/film/ cinema (f) named/called/ termed/entitled (g) crazy/
enthusiastic/ excited/lunatic (h) devoted/ dedicated/ loyal/
dutiful/obedient (i) code/rules /laws/act/ regulations (j)
severity/hardness
HSC fill in the blanks suggestion 2022
6. [Dhaka Board-2022; Rajshahi Board-2017]
Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if
one does anything with sincerity. People who are sincere in their work
are (a) — of making anything successful. The great men are also
sincere because they (b) — that sincerity is the (c) — to success. Those
who are not (d) — can never (e) — a long way in the world. The poor
people are not always sincere, because they do not know the (f) — of
sincerity. If they knew it, they would (g) — good use of it. Sincerity (h)
— not only to do work properly but also with dutifulness, honesty,
modesty and good behaviour. If all of us (i) — sincere, our country will
(j) — be prosperous.
Answer: a) sure/confident/capable worthy b) know/believe/think c)

key/way/path d) sincere e) go/pass f) importance/value/significance g)
make/ensure h) sincerely/properly i) are/become j)
surely/definitely/certainly/undoubtedly
7. Hospitality has long been a part of our (a)--- in Bangladesh. Although

many other (b)-- are changing now, people are still quite (c)--- and
friendly towards (d)-.They like speaking to foreigners even if they have
not been (e) ---. It is quite (f) --- for Bangladeshis to ask personal (g) ---
about family, jobs and (h) --- which visitors from overseas might find
(i)---. However, it should be understood that no harm is (j) --- by such
questions. On the other hand, they express a genuine interest in the
foreigner's state of affairs!
Answer: (a) culture/tradition; (b) things; (c) polite; (d) foreigners; (e)
introduced; (f) common /natural/ normal/usual; (g) questions/
information; (h) income; (i) awkward/ impolite/ unusual/unnatural; (j)
meant
8. In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage of life.
Social prejudices and customs tend to (a) — their position. When a
female child is born, it is not regarded (b) — a happy event. She is not
welcomed with the deep (c) — of heart. Instead of being delighted,
most of the members of the family think that she has come to add to
their (d) —. Even the mother of the female child is not welcomed
cordially for giving (e) — to a female child. Rather the mother of the
female child is (f) — for this. In most cases, women are the victim of
gender (g) —. In fact, the life of our women is not smooth (h) —. If we
want lasting development of the country, we have to (i) — the dignified
status of (j) — women of our country. The government is conscious of
this matter.
Answer:(a) degrade/deny/weaken/threaten/ humiliate (b) as (c)
feeling/love/affection/core (d) suffering
/miseries/burden/sorrow/distress (e) birth (f)
condemned/blamed/humiliated/ insulted/ dishonored (g) discrimination/
disparity/ inequality (h) at all/anywhere/enough /often/yet/ either; (i)
ensure/uphold/establish/ restore/ upgrade (j) all / the/deprived
9. English is called an (a)--- language. In almost all countries, there are

people who can (b) --- English. No other language than English serves
the (c) --- of a common language through which people can (d) --- with
another across the national border. We should learn English for a great
(e) --- of purposes. English is a skill based (f) ---. We should therefore
learn the (g) --- skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The
communicative approach to learning English does not (h) --- one to
know or learn definitions of grammar (i) ---. Traditional grammar has
little or no place in learning English through the (j) --- approach.
Answer: a) international; b) speak; c) purpose /motive/ intention;

d) communicate; e) deal; f) language; g) four/ fundamental/ basic; h)
compel/ allow/ inspire; i) only; j) communicative
10. Kuakata is truly a (a)--- beach and it is (b)-- as a sanctuary for the
(c)--- winter birds. Fishing boats (d)--- in the Bay of Bengal with
colourful sails. The lines of coconut tree contribute to (e)--- the beauty
of Kuakata. The (f)--- culture of the Rakhaine community indicates the
(g) --- old tradition and cultural (h)--- of this area. Kuakata is also (i) ---
a remarkable place for the Hindus and the Buddhists. Each year the
place is (j)--- by thousands of devotees.
Answer: a) virgin; b) known/ considered/ regarded; c) migratory; d)

ply; e) enhancing; f) indigenous; g) age; h) heritage; i) considered; j)
visited
11. We all know what a dream is. Generally we dream during our sleep.
Some dreams are sweet or (a)---. When we dream something
extremely bad, we call it a (b) ---. Dreams have no (c) ---. They are soft
and (d) ---. The dream we have during the day time is called (e) ---.
Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but none
could (f) --- specifically what dream actually is. Dreams can be
extraordinarily (g) --- or very vague. While many theories have been
proposed no consensus has emerged. It is important to consider that
science is still (h) ---the exact purpose and function of sleep itself.
Some researchers suggest that dreams have no (i) --- purpose, while
others believe that (j) --- is essential to mental, emotional and physical
well-being.
Answer: (a) romantic/pleasant (b) nightmare (c) colour (d)
silvery/shadowy/short-lasting (e) day-dream (f)
define/say/suggest/explain/ assert/ contend (g) vivid/clear/crystal/lucid
(h) unraveling (i) real/actual/genuine/true (j) dreaming/dream
12. Diaspora is an age-old (a) —. In recent times, Rohingya (b) — has

attracted a lot of attention. More than one million Rohingyas have (c)
— from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Their migration is (d) — to the
adverse conditions in Rakhine State of Myanmar the ancestral
homeland of the Rohingyas. The government of Bangladesh has (e) —
this huge number of refugees on humanitarian (f) —. But these people
are a huge (g) — on our economy and on our (h) —. The world
community should extend their full support to the (i) — Rohingyas so
that they can (j) — return to their homeland.
Answer: (a) issue/matter/phenomenon/problem (b)

diaspora/problem/crisis/matter/issue (c) fled/come/ migrated/entered
(d) due/owing (e) accepted/sheltered/received/taken/carried/allowed (f)
ground/condition/nature/term/cause (g)
burden/problem/barrier/risk/impact (h) environment (i) migrated (j)
safely/easily/ peacefully/again/immediately
13. Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. As we look

around, we discover beauty in (a) — objects and sights in nature, in the
(b) — of children, in the kindness of strangers. But asked to define, we
run into (c) —. Does beauty have an independent objective identity? Is
it (d) --- or is it dependent on our sense (e) —? Does it lie in the (f) --- of
the beholder? Thus, we ask (g) ---. However, poets, artists,
philosophers and thinkers (h) --- always in search of beauty in their
works and arts. But most of them have a common opinion that where
there is beauty, there is (i) --- that is a thing of beauty is a joy (j) --.
Answer: pleasurable/inanimate/lifeless b) laughter/smile/joy/simplicity;

c) difficulties/ problems/crisis/hardships/distress/ d) universal/
overall/common e) perceptions/Of taste/ objectives/only f) eye
/sense /sight g) questions/difficulties/problems h) are/have been i)
truth/joy/pleasure j) forever
14. If we (a)--- forests and cut (b)--- trees, the effects might eventually
(c)--- us all. If forests (d)--- into deserts, what will (e)--- carbon dioxide?
Then the weather pattern (f)--- change and the world will become (g)---.
This is called the greenhouse effect. As a (h)--- of this effect the polar
ice caps will (i)--- and this will cause the flood of (j)--- areas of the
globe.
Answer: a) destroy; b) down; c) endanger / harm /affect; d) turn; e)
absorb; f) will; g) warmer/hotter; h) result; i) melt; j)
coastal/low-lying/huge
15. Learning a language is (a)--- riding a cycle. The most (b)--- thing
(c)--- any language is communication. You learn to (d)--- effectively by
using a language, by doing things with it and by experiencing it. You
(e)--- learn English in the same (f)--- as one learns to ride a cycle. Do
not (g)--- if people laugh at you (h)--- you make (i)---. You can certainly
learn (j)--- mistakes.
Answer: a) like; b) important/vital/significant/

valuable/necessary/essential; c) about/regarding; d) communicate; e)
can/may/should; f) way/ process/manner; g) hesitate/worry/mind; h)
when/while; i) mistakes; j) through
16. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. It is a (a)--- city. It is a city

(b)--- traffic jam. A fly (c)--- is built at Mohakhali with a view to (d)--- the
traffic jam. To solve this problem, traffic rules (e) — be enforced.
Besides these drivers, passers-by and (f)--- should honour and abide
(g)--- all rules (h)--- making the city habitable. Otherwise our life (i)---
remain (j)--- stake.
Answer: a) populous/big/large; b) of; c) over; d) decreasing/easing; e)

must/should; f) all/others; g) by; h) for; i) will; j) at
17. Modern life (a)--- much on transport. We can very well (b)--- how
important transport is when it is (c)--- by natural calamities or during
socio-political crises. In fact, transport has made it (d)--- for us to reach
places previously (e)---. It has (f)--- helped the flourish of trade and
commerce and to (g)--- new knowledge and ideas. (h) — transport has
(i)--- friendship and understanding among nations and people (j) --- the
globe.
Answer: a) depends; b) know/ understand/ realise/perceive/feel; c)

disrupted/hampered/
disturbed/affected/obstructed//ruined/disconnected; d)
possible/easier/easy; e) impossible /difficult/inaccessible/ unreachable/
unknown; f) also/mainly/ greatly/widely/ principally; g) gain/gather/
acquire/earn/ attain/get; h) Besides/moreover/ actually; i) developed/
promoted/improved/ created/made; j) around/across/of/round
/in/throughout
18. Jerry, an orphan of twelve, (a) --- in an orphanage. The authoress
hired a cabin belonging (b) --- the orphanage. Jerry came to her cabin
to chop (c) --- for the fireplace. He also (d) --- some extra work for (e)
---. Once Jerry (f) --- a cubbyhole where he put (g) --- kindling and
medium wood so (h) --- the authoress might (i) --- dry fire materials
ready in case (j) --- sudden wet weather.
Answer: a) lived/resided/was; b) to; c) wood; d) did/performed; e) her;

f) discovered/found/ noticed/saw; g) some; h) that; i) get/have/find; j) of
19. Natural disasters (a) --- throughout the world in recent years. The
main reason behind this is greenhouse effect or (b) --- of the air (c) ---
the earth. Global warming is melting the (d) --- ice of polar regions and
of the peaks of (e) --- mountains. Consequently the (f) --- of sea water
has alarmingly increased. Cyclone and tidal bores (g) --- inundating and
destroying the coastal regions to a large extent. Climatologists (h) ---
that in the last 185 years 99 cyclones hit the coastal (i) --- and off shore
island of our country causing irrecoverable loss (j) --- life and
properties.
Answer: a) has increased: b) warming: c) around; d) huge; e) high; f)

level; g) are; h) say; i) areas/regions; j) of
20. Our liberation is the (a) --- achievement in our national life. It was
(b) --- in 1971. We had been (c) --- Pakistani rule for twenty-three
years. But the discrimination, (d) --- and suppression of the west
Pakistani rulers (e) --- us to wage liberation war. Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman led the struggle for (f) ---. But soon he was (g) --- by
Pakistani rulers. However, people from all (h) --- of life took part in the
war responding to the call and order of Bangabandhu. This war (i) --- a
great protest against all forms of wrong doing. Now, we observe our
independence with due (j) --- and solemnity.
Answer: a) greatest/biggest; b) gained/achieved; c) under; d)

oppression/ hatred/ cruelty; e) compelled; f) independence; g) arrested;
h) walks; i) was; j) dignity/respect/ honour
21. There goes a proverb that the child is the (a) --- of the man.
Today's child is the (b) --- of a nation. He will (c) --- the country. The
whole (d) --- depends on their proper (e) ---. It is our fundamental (f) ---
to rouse their (g) --- talent. A sound environment is (h) --- both in the
family and the society so that a child (i) --- up physically, mentally and
spiritually. Only then it will be (j) --- to build up a beautiful and
developed country.
Answer: a) father; b) future; c) lead; d) development/nation; e)
education/growth; f) duty; g) hidden/latent; h) required/necessary/
needed l; i) can grow; j) possible.
22. Love is (a) --- and unique which has a great (b) --- in human heart.
It never dies and (c) --- away. Emperor Shahjahan had a deep and pure
(d) --- for his wife Mumtaj. Mumtaj (e) --- away from the
world.Shajhahan was overwhelmed with (f) --- at the death of his (g) ---.
He wanted to immortalize his wife’s (h) ---. So his ardent love for his
wife promoted him to build such an (i) --- building. Architecturally, it is
so wonderful that it has become one of the seven (j) --- of the world.
Answer: a) one b) impact c) goes d) love e) passed f) shocked g) wife

h) love/memory i) unique j) wonders
23. The Chinese put a lot of (a) -- on the unity of the family. In the
cities, the parks are often (b) --- with families spending time together.
There are (c) --- nice, clean parks for people to spend their time.
Sometimes musicians and acrobats (d) in the open air to entertain
people who are present there. In the evening many families (e) --- their
free time by watching television.The Japanese love to take part in (f)
--- in their free time. Baseball, golf and martial arts such as judo and
karate are especially (g) --- with men. Most students do not have much
free time but during their (h) --- they join English Clubs or art clubs.
They also love skate-boarding which (i) --- riding on a flat piece of wood
that has wheels under it. A lot of (j) --- is needed to keep your balance
on the board as it moves.
Answer: a) emphasis b) crowded c) lots of d) perform e) pass f) sport

g) popular h) holiday i) involves j) practice
24. Modern life (a) _____ much of transport. We can very well (b) _____
how important transport is when it is (c) _____ by natural calamities or
during socio _____ political crisis. In fact transport has made it (d) _____
for us to reach places previously (e) _____. It has (f) _____ helped the
flourish of trade and commerce and to (g) _____ new knowledge and
ideas. (h) _____ transport has (i) _____ friendship and understanding
among nations and people (j) _____ the globe.
Answer: a) depends b) know c) destroyed d) possible e) impossible f)

also g) increase h) modern i) created j) around
25. Charles karoro (a) --- in Nairobi with his wife and children (b) ---
several years. The prices of the (c) --- commodities are very (d) --- in
Nairobi. But he has to (e) --- his family with his (f) --- income. Moreover
(g) --- has to help his brothers (h) --- in the villages. He cannot (i) ---
children to good schools because of his (j) --- inability.
Answer: a) lives b) for c) daily d) high e) manage f) fixed g) he h)

living i) send j) economic
26. Housing is one of the (a) --- problems of our (b) ---. Thousands of
people in big (c) --- like Dhaka and Chittagong well on the footpaths. In
rural (d) --- also there is an acute (e) --- of houses. The cost of
construction is (f) --- everyday. At present it is very (g) --- for the
common (h) --- to afford the (i) --- of construction. This problem needs
to be (j) --- immediately.
Answer: a) biggest b) life c) city d) areas e) problem f) increasing g)

difficult h) people i) expenses j) solved

Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a) --- genius. He was (b) --- a poet
and a novelist (c) --- the Nobel Prize for (d) ---' Gitanjali' into English.
Those translations earned him a great (e) --- in the West. As a
humanist, Tagore accused the British (f)--- for the (g) --- of India from
Britain. Tagore was highly influential in (h) --- best of Indian culture to
the West and Vice-versa. He (i) --- and pleaded the himself to literature
at a very early age. After coming back from England, he began
to write (j) --- in all branches of literature.
Answer:
(a) great
(b) not only
(c) but also
(d) translating
(e) fame
(f) rulers
(g) freedom
(h) introducing
(i) devoted
(j) tirelessly/spontaneously
1. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Dinajpur Board-2014; Rajshahi
Board-2012, 2008, Barishal Board-2008, Jashore Board-2003, 2010; Chattogram Board-
2009; Sylhet Board-2012]
Man pollutes water, another vital (a)--- of the environment by (b)--- waste into it.
Farmers (c)--- chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their fields. Some of these
chemicals, washed away by rain and flood, (d)--- mixed with water in rivers, canals and
ponds. Water is also (e)--- by mills and factories when they throw their (f)--- chemicals
and waste products into rivers and canals. Water vehicles also pollute rivers by dumping
oil, food waste and human (g)--- into them. Unsanitary latrines (h)--- on the river and
canal banks are also (i)--- for further pollution. In this way, various (j)--- of waste and
filth contaminate water.
Answer: a) element; b) throwing; c) use; d) are/get; e) polluted; f) poisonous; g) waste; h)

standing; i) responsible; j) kinds
2. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Rajshahi Board-2017; Cumilla
Board-2008, 2015, Sylhet Board-2005]
Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if one does
anything with sincerity. People who are sincere in their work are (a)--- of making
anything successful. The great men are also sincere because they (b)--- that sincerity is
the (c)--- to success. Those who are not (d)--- can never (e)--- a long way in the world.
The poor people are not always sincere, because they do not know the (f)--- of sincerity.
If they knew it, they would (g)--- good use of it. Sincerity (h)--- not only to do work
properly but also with dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behaviour. The people of
our country are not still (i)--- of the (j)--- of sincerity.
Answer: a) sure/confident b) know c) key d) sincere e) go f)

importance/value/significance g) made h) sincerely i) become j) surely
3. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Dinajpur Board-2017; Rajshahi
Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2011; Barishal Board-2009; Cumilla Board-2017]
Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are (a)---
from time to time. Most of these events are (b)--- by multinational manufacturing (c)---
and business firms. They pay for the sports events in (d) — for the right to (e)--- their
products during those events. These events are (f)--- worldwide by satellite and people all
over the world watch them (g)---. As a (h)---, the sponsors’ products (i)--- maximum
media coverage. Thus sports help the (j)--- of trade and commerce.
Answer: a) organized; b) sponsored; c) companies; d) exchange; e) advertise; f) telecast;
g) live; h) result; i) coverage; j) expansion
4. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Dhaka Board-2004; Barishal Board-
2017]
Many events of (a)--- importance took place during the last century. Significant advances
were made in the (b)--- of science and technology. Many European colonies (c)---
independence. The movement for democracy become (d)--- in many parts of the world.
Two world wars (e)--- out in this century. It also witnessed the misuse of atomic energy.
Two cities of Japan were completely (f)--- as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. The
Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed (g)--- of innocent people. However, the emergence
of Bangladesh as an (h)--- nation was a momentous event. After a bloody (i)--- of nine
months, Bangladesh was born. Now we hold our heads (j)--- in the comity of nations.
Answer: a) happened; b) occurred; c) for; d) momentous; e) occurred; f) also; g)

emergence; h) was; i) bloody; j) raise.
5. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Rajshahi Board-2016;Dhaka Board-
2007]
Television has become a (a)--- source of entertainment of the present world. A wide (b)---
of programmes is (c)--- on numerous channels. Almost every family has a television
(d)--- today. Television (e)--- are not only entertaining, they can be highly (f)--- too. For
example, television is now (g)--- used for distance learning. The courses (h)--- by the
open university are shown on BTV. Several channels like the Discovery Channels and the
National Geographic Chanel telecast highly informative and (i)--- programmes. However,
watching TV (j)--- is not permissible.
Answer: a) common/ main /prime/ popular / vital /wonderful; b) range/number; c)

telecast/ televise /shown; d) set; e) programmes; f) educative /informative/instructive; g)
being / widely / popularly / broadly /extensively /also/greatly; h) run/conducted; i)
educative /useful /entertaining /interesting; j) is
6. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Cumilla Board-2013, Sylhet Board-
2006]
Air and water are two important (a)--- of the environment. These elements are (b)--- for
life on earth. They are often (c)--- in many ways. Air is polluted by (d)--- If we want to
live a (f)--- life, and water by different kinds of (e) — and filth. We should (g)--- the
pollution of the environment. Total prevention may be (h)--- but we can certainly (i)---
pollution by raising (j)--- among the people.
Answer: a) element b) essential / important /necessary/vital c) polluted d) smoke e)

waste/dirt f) healthy g) stop/reduce/control/check h) impossible/ difficult i)
reduce/decrease/ minimize /control/check j) awareness /consciousness
Fill in blank with suitable words board questions for HSC
7. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Cumilla Board-2012, Dinajpur
Board-2012, Chattogram Board-2006]
If we (a)--- forests and cut (b)--- trees, the effects might eventually (c)--- us all. If forests
(d)--- into deserts, what will (e)--- carbon dioxide? Then the weather pattern (f)--- change
and the world will become (g)---. This is called the greenhouse effect. As a (h)--- of this
effect the polar ice caps will (i)--- and this will cause the flood of (j)--- areas of the globe.
Answer: a) destroy; b) down; c) endanger / harm /affect; d) turn; e) absorb/reduce; f)

will; g) warmer/hotter; h) result; i) melt; j) coastal/low-lying/huge
8. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Chattogram Board-2012, Cumilla
Board-2006]
Learning a language is (a)--- riding a cycle. The most (b)--- thing (c)--- any language is
communication. You learn to (d)--- effectively by using a language, by doing things with
it and by experiencing it. You (e)--- learn English in the same (f)--- as one learns to ride a
cycle. Do not (g)--- if people laugh at you (h)--- you make (i)---. You can certainly learn
(j)--- mistakes.
Answer: a) like; b) important; c) of/about; d) communicate; e) can/may/should; f) way; g)

hesitate; h) when/while; i) mistakes; j) through
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Rajshahi Board-2010, Cumilla
Board-2009]
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. It is a (a)--- city. It is a city (b)--- traffic jam. A fly
(c)--- is built at Mohakhali with a view to (d)--- the traffic jam. To solve this problem,
traffic rules (e) — be enforced. Besides these drivers, passers-by and (f)--- should honour
and abide (g)--- all rules (h)--- making the city habitable. Otherwise our life (i)--- remain
(j)--- stake.
Answer: a) populous/big/large; b) of; c) over; d) decreasing.easing; e) must/should; f)

all/others; g) by; h) for; i) will; j) at
10. Fill in the blank with appropriate in each gap: [Comilla Board-2010, Rajshahi
Board-2007, Dhaka Board-2005]
Modern life (a)--- much on transport. We can very well (b)--- how important transport is
when it is (c)--- by natural calamities or during socio-political crises. In fact, transport has
made it (d)--- for us to reach places previously (e)---. It has (f)--- helped the flourish of
trade and commerce and to (g)--- new knowledge and ideas. (h) — transport has (i)---
friendship and understanding among nations and people (j) --- the globe.
Answer: a) depends; b) know/ understand/ realise/perceive; c) disrupted; d)
possible/easier; e) impossible /difficult; f) also; g) gain/gather/ acquire/earn/attain; h)
besides/moreover; i) developed/promoted; j) around/across
(i) For this, he was awarded gold medal in all India.
(ii) Joynul Abedin was such a personality who enriched our culture.
(iii) The artist did not like the hard rules of school.
(iv) He died on 28 May, 1976 in Dhaka.
(v) Joynul Abedin was born at a village in Kishoregonj in 1914.
(vi) The great personality is a person who contributed for his country or
the people.
(vii) He drew the pictures of the famine of the 2nd world war and got
huge reputation.
(viii) His father Tamij Uddin was a police officer.
(ix) So, at the age of 15, he went to Kolkata and was admitted in a
Government Art College.
(x) He was a great artist who owned name and fame for himself and his
country.
Answer: (v) + (viii) + (ii) + (vi) + (x) + (iii) + (ix) + (vii) + + (iv)
(i) Knowledge of these machines is essential to keep pace with the

future world.
(ii) The sooner we can make and activate this plan, the be for us..
better it will
(iii) This is known to be AI (Artificial Intelligence) Revolution.
(iv) Therefore, learning technology and achieving technological skill

should be thought of seriously.
(v) The machines will mainly include computer, mobile phone and
robot.
(vi) But we can no longer wait; exact an made now. and realistic plan
should be
(vii) The fourth revolution is knocking at the door.
(viii) Those who are skillful in it will survive successfully.
(ix) We have not yet been prepared for this sort of education.
(x) This revolution will turn the world into a machine-based one.
Answer: vii + iii + x + v + i + viii + iv + ix + ii + vi
(a) The angel took down his request and went away.
(b) His name was Abu Ben Adhem.
(c) Abu then requested him to put his name in the list because he loved
mankind and his fellow brothers.
(d) He again appeared the next night and showed Abu that his name
was at the top of the list.
(e) The angel was writing the names of persons who loved God.
(f) Once upon a time there was an honest and pious man.
(g) He asked the angel if his name was there.
(h) He was once sleeping peacefully.
(i) In reply the angel said that his name was not there.
(j) Suddenly he woke up and he saw an angel.
Answer: (f) + (b) + (h) + (j) + (e) + (g) + + (c) + (a) + (d)
(i) He asked him where God is.
(ii) He praised him highly.
(iii) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
(iv) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding.
(v) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is
not.
(vi) The boy devoted himself to earning knowledge.
(vii) He begged to instruct him in arts and science.
(viii) He agreed to teach the lad.
(ix) He expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
(x) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
Answer: iii + ix + vii + x+i+v+iv + ii + viii + vi

(i) Hojja became furious and decided to teach him a lesson.
(ii) Suddenly, he saw someone calling from below.
(iii) Hojja immediately replied, "Why did you make me climb the way
down stairs to ask for money? Couldn't you see that I was working?"
(iv) When he came near, the man said that he was a beggar and
wanted some money.
(v) One day, Nasiruddin Hojja was mending a hole on the roof of his
two storeyed house.
(vi) The beggar was very surprised and asked why Hojja had made him
climb the stairs to say he had no money.
(vii) When they both got to the rooftop, where he was previously
working, Hojja turned towards the man and said, "Sorry, I have no
money, so you have to leave."
(viii) He saw there was a man standing at the foot of the stairs and was
asking him to get down and listen to him.
(ix) So, he told the man to climb the stairs with him.
(x) Being curious, he climbed down from the roof and went down the
stairs.
Answer: v+ii + viii + x + i + ix + vii + vi + iii
(i) The crow tried to turn the jar over again and again, but it had no
effect.
(ii) At last, he found a jar in a garden.
(iii) As he was leaving the jar in despair, he noticed a heap of pebbles

nearby
(iv) There was some water in the jar, but it was at the bottom and out
of reach.
(v) He flew from one place to another in search of water.
(vi) He took some pebbles and dropped them into the jar.
(vii) Then he hit upon a plan.
(viii) A crow was very thirsty and wanted to have a drink.
(ix) When the water came to the mouth of the jar, the crow drank and
met up his thirst.
(x) As each pebble went down, the water in the jar rose up little by
little.
Answer: (viii) + (v) + (ii) + (iv) + (i) + (iii) + (vii) + (vi) + (x) + (ix)
(a) There she became a teacher of a school in Kolkata.
(b) Soon her activities for the service of mankind spread all over the
world.
(c) She was on her heels for her selfless services to mankind even at
her old age.
(d) As a recognition to her service, she was awarded the Nobel Prize for
Peace in 1979.
(e) She was one of those people who dedicated their lives to the
service of mankind.
When she was eighteen, she decided to be a nun and came to Kolkata.
(g) She swore to dedicate her life for the cause of helpless and poor
people.
(h) She was born in Yugoslavia in 1910.

(i) She was also given 'Bharat Ratna Award' in the following year.
(j) You have heard the name of Mother Teresa.
Answer: j+h+f+a+g+b+e+d+i+c
(a) The cook was very stubborn.
(b) The cook could not check his temptation and ate one of the
drumsticks.
(c) The master was also very clever and was not to be fooled so easily.
(d) The cook was more than clever.
(e) He replied that it was a one-legged duck.
(f) Once a cook roasted a duck for his master and it looked very
delicious.
(g) The master came to have his meal and noticed one of the legs
missing.
(h) He said that there was no one-legged duck.

(i) He asserted that this duck had only one leg.
(j) He asked what had happened to the other leg.
Answer: f+b+g+j+d+e+c+h+a+i
HSC rearrange with answer pdf 2023
1. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent

order. [Dhaka Board 2023]
a) “Where is my son?” asked the grocer.

b) Then one day, the fruit seller said to the grocer, ”I am going to the
town to do some shopping. Please, send your son with me to carry my
things.”
c) The grocer said, “ The mice ate away your balance and weight. So, I
can’t return you.”
d) “A crow carried your son away,” replied the fruit seller.
e) One day, a grocer borrowed a balance and weights from a fruit
seller.
f) The grocer sent his son with the fruit seller but he came back alone
from the town.
g) “You liar! How can a crow carry such a big boy?” The grocer shouted
angrily.
h) The lame excuse of the dishonest grocer made the fruit seller very
angry. But he checked his tamper.
i) “Just the same way as mice can eat the balance and weights,” said
the fruit seller.
j) After a few days, the fruit seller asked the grocer to return his
balance and weights.
Anwer: e+j+c+h+b+f+a+d+g+i
order. [Mymenshing Board -2023]
A) He used to interesting stories to the people of the village.

B) He never spoke for the rest of his life.
C) His name was Nambi.
D) He lived in a temple of the edge of the village and passed his time
under the banyan tree in front of the temple.
E) Before telling a story, he used to light a lamp in front of the tree.
F) There was a remote village named Somal.
G) One day, he could not continue his story.
H) After a few days, he called the villagers and told them something.
I) He was so ignorant that he could not tell his age, but he could make
up stories.
J) The villagers were enchanted by a man.
Answer: f+j+c+d+i+a+e+g+h+b

order. [Cumilla Board-2023]
a) He was one of the most renowned linguists of Bangladesh.

b) He died in 1969 and remembers him with respect.
c) He was second to in Bengali language and literature.
d) Dr Mohammad Shahidullah was born in 24 Pogonas, west Bengal
1885.
e) He joined Jashore Zilla School in 1908.
f) He passed the Entrance and FA Exam in 1910 and 1906.
g) He received some awards and contributed much to Bangla
literature.
h) He passed Honours and Masters in 1910 and 1912.
i) He joined Dhaka University as a Lecture in 1912.
j) He got his Ph.D. in 1928.
Answer: c+i+g+a+e+d+b+h+f

order. [Rajshahi board-2023]
a) One day, he was very hungry.
b) The grapes were too high for him to reach.
c) Again and again he jumped.
d) At last, he entered into a vineyard.
e) Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a forest.
f) But each time, he failed to reach the grapes.
g) At last being tired, he went to say that the grapes were sour.
h) He took a run and jumped to reach the bunch of grapes but could
not reach it.
i) He searched for food everywhere, but he did not get any food.
j) There were ripe grapes hanging up on the vine.
Answer: c+f+h+d+a+g+b+e
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order. [Dinajpur Board-2023]
a) They dug the hole, killed the snake, and took the necklace.
b) The crow at last thought of a plan to get rid of its enemy.
c) It stole an expensive necklace of the princess from the royal palace
and dropped it into the snake’s hole after scatting a few rubies here
and there.
d) A snake lived in a hole at the foot of a tree.
e) The king became very angry at the loss and sent out men to look for
the necklace.
f) High up on its branches was the nest of a crow.
g) In this way, the snake ate up three of the chicks.
h) I the course of time, they noticed the scattered rubies near the hole.
i) The crow had four young chicks in its nest.
j) Whenever the crow would leave the nest to bring food for its chicks,
the snake would climb up and eat one.
Answer: i+e+b+j+h+c+f+d

order. [Jashore Board-2023]
a) Then he invited applications.
b) The applications were asked to meet the Sultan one by one.
c) Long ago, there lived a Sultan in a country.
d) Then the sultan found the desired man.
e) He wanted to appoint in honest man as his six collectors.
f) A number of people applied for the job.
g) All the applicants blushed and refused except one.
h) So, he asked for the wise counsellors’ advice.
i) When they arrived, the sultan asked them to dance.
j) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept.
Answer: c+i+g+j+a+e+d+b+h+f

order. [Chattogram Board-2023]
a) He asked him where God is.
b) He praised him highly.
c) Once, a lad went to a famous teacher.
d) The teacher thought highly of the boy’s understanding.
e) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is not.
f) The boy devoted himself to earning knowledge.
g) He bagged to instruct him in the arts and science.
h) He agreed to teach the lad.
i) He expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
j) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
Answer: c+d+f+h+i+j+e+a+f+b

order. [Sylhet Board-2023]
a) The grapes were too high for him to reach.

b) One day, he was very hungry.
c) Again and again he jumped.
d) At last, he entered into a vineyard.
e) Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a forest.
f) At last being tired, he went away saying that grapes but could not
reach it.
g) But each time, he failed to reach the grapes.
h) He took a run and jumped to reach the bunch of grapes but could
not reach it.
i) He searched for food everywhere, but he did not get any food.
j) There were ripe grapes hanging up on the vine.
Answer: e+b+i+d+j+a+h+c+g+f

order. [Barishal Board-2023]
a) As a result, he studied under a great thinker Plato.

b) He also wrote books on Biology, Literature, Economics and
Comparative Politics.
c) Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way.
d) Aristotle was born in Greece.
e) His father wanted him to be a physician, but he never cherished to
be so.
f) Later on, Aristotle took the pen to write on topics suitable for human
civilization.
g) He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
h) “Politics’’ is one of his famous books which expose fullest
development of his wisdom.
i) He wanted to be a free thinker.
j) He was the son of a royal physician.
Answer: d+j+e+i+a+c+f+h+b+g
HSC rearrange questions with answer

order. [Jashore Board -2022]
(a) MRT Line-6 is the first line to be approved from Uttara to Motijheel
covering a length of 20 km.
(b) This project is being developed by the Dhaka Mass Transit

Company.
(c) Moreover, this Metro Rail Project will have 16 elevated stations in
total.
(d) Indeed, the initiative will uplift the traffic system to an

internationally advanced level.
(e) It is projected to serve 60,000 passengers per hour.
(f) The Dhaka Metro Rail Project' is a wise and far-sighted initiative by
the current government.
(g) It will also reduce the existing traffic jams to a great extent.
(h) A total of five lines. MRT 1. 2. 4. 5, and 6 have been proposed for
this project.
Answer: f + b + h + a + c + e + g + d. Or, f + b + e + g + h + a + c
+ d.

order. [Cumilla Board -2022]
(a) In 1994, Mandela was elected as the first black president of Africa.
(b) After passing nearly three decades, he was freed.
(c) Nelson Mandela, the black leader understood the fact.
(d) Finally, he left his public life in 2004 and worldly life in 2013.
(e) While domination in South Africa was a very inhuman practice.
(f) So, he was arrested and sent behind the prison bar.
(g) He raised his voice against the cruelties of apartheid.
(h) The white African leader F.W. de Klerk

Answer: e+c+ g+ f+ b+h+a+d. Or, e + c + g + f + h + b + a + d.

order. [Chattogram Board -2022]
(a) He wrote a lot of poems, songs-gazals, short stories, poems, novels,

etc.
(b) He lost his father at the age of eight and at the age of eleven he
showed his poetic genius.
(c) At the age of nineteen, he joined the Army as an ordinary soldier to

the fight in the First World War.
(d) On his return from the battlefield, he gave up the sword for the pen.
(e) It was tragic that he had been suffering from a fatal disease since
1942 and remained paralysed for the rest of his life.
(f) In 1924 he married Promila in Kolkata.
(g) Bangladesh became independent in 1971 and he was brought to

Bangladesh from Kolkata in 1972.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 in the district of Burdwan in
West Bengal.
Answer: h + b + c + d + a + f + e + g.

order. [Sylhet Board -2022]
(a) Due to this drastic change, people cannot decide what

appropriately to do to fight this danger.
(b) We are witnessing a serious education crisis that was once beyond
imagination.
(c) Because of the inconceivable Covid-19 disaster, the entire world is

passing a very difficult time.
(d) They also find difficulties keeping pace with this change.
(e) This disaster has changed the world scenario drastically.
(f) The hope is that with the problems, some prospects are also
appearing.
(g) Our education sector is undergoing the same critical condition.
(h) However, there is a ray of hope.
Answer: c + e + a + d + g + b + h + f.

order. [Barishal Board -2022]
(a) Haji Mohsin took him to another room and opened a box.
(b) Haji Mohsin woke up and caught hold of the thief.
(c) The box was full of gold and money.
(d) He took pity with the poor man.
(e) He was famous for his kindness.
(f) Haji Mohsin helped the poor and the helpless people with food and
clothes.
(g) A thief entered into his bedroom one night.
(h) The man said, "Sir, I am very poor, I have no food in my house."
Answer: f + e + g + b + h + d + a + c.

order. [Dinajpur Board -2022]
(a) He died on August 29, 1976 and was buried in the compound of
Dhaka University.
(b) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, ghazals, short stories, novels, etc.
(c) He lost his father at the age of eight and at the age of eleven he
showed his poetic genius.
(d) At the age of nineteen, he joined the army as an ordinary soldier

but after the First World War, he gave up the sword for the pen.
(e) It was tragic that he had been suffering from a cruel disease since
1942 and remained paralyzed for the rest of his life.
(f) Bangladesh became independent in 1971 and he was brought to

(g) Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 in the district of Burdwan in
West Bengal.
(h) Then he was declared our national poet by the government of

Bangladesh.
Answer: g + c + d + b + e + f + h + a. Or, g + c + b + d + e + f + h
+ a.
HSC all board rearrange pdf

order. [Dhaka Board-2019]
(i) All the servants were called and interrogated.
(ii) In order to find out the thief, the judge chalked out an intelligent
plan.
(iii) Once a gold necklace was lost from a rich man's house.
(iv) The servants were summoned to the court but they denied having
stolen the necklace.
(v) When the servants came to the court the next day, the thief had
already cut off an inch of his stick.
(vi) But nobody confessed their guilt.

(vii) So the owner of the house lodged a complaint in the court.
(viii) The judge found one of the sticks shorter than the others and in
this way he could easily catch the thief.
(ix) Naturally it was suspected that one of the servants had stolen the
necklace.
(x) He gave each of the suspects a stick of equal length and said that
one of the sticks would increase by an inch the next day.
Answer: (iii)→(ix)→(i)→(vi)→(vii)→(iv)→(ii)→(x)→ (v)→(viii)

order. [Rajshahi Board-2019]
(a) He showed extraordinary credit in every examination of the school.
(b) He has made great contribution to the scientific research of

Bangladesh.
(c) Dr.Kudrat-e-Khuda was born on 8th May at village Maragra in the

district of Birbhum in West Bengal in 1900 AD.
(d) In 1925, getting star marks he passed M.Sc in Chemistry from

Kolkata Varsity.
(e) He died on 3rd November in 1977. His father Hazrat Shah Abdul
Mukit was a pious man.
(f) In 1929, he passed D.Sc. from Imperial College in England.
(h) At the age of six, he was admitted into a Furkania Madrasa and
then he was admitted into an English School.
(i) He made a great plan to give the new structure

of education system.
(j) In 1953, he was appointed Chairman of Secondary Education Board.

Answer: c→f→h→a→d→g→j→ i→b→e

order. [Cumilla Board-2019, Dinajpur Board-2022]
(i) He died on August 29, 1976 and was buried in the compound of
Dhaka University.
(ii) He wrote a lot of poems, songs, gazals, short stories, novels, etc.
(iii) He lost his father at the age of eight and at the age of eleven he
showed his poetic genius. (iv) At the age of nineteen, he joined the
Army as an ordinary soldier to fight in the First World War.
(v) On his return from the battlefield, he gave up the sword for the pen.
(vi) It was tragic that he had been suffering from a cruel disease since
1942 and remained paralyzed for the rest of his life.
(vii) In 1924, he married Promila in Kolkata.
(viii) Bangladesh became independent in 1971 and he was brought to

(ix) Kazi Nazrul Islam was born in 1899 in the district of Burdwan in
West Bengal.
(x) Then he was declared our national poet by the Government of

Bangladesh.
Answer: (ix)→(iii)→(iv)→(v)→(ii)→(vii)→(vi)→ (viii)→(x)→(i)

order. [Jashore Board-2019; Sylhet Board-2013; Rajshahi Board-2012;
Dinajpur Board-2012; Dhaka Board-2005]
(a) The king was fond of knowing his future from the astrologer.
(b) The king called him to the palace.
(c) At this, the king got furious and condemned him to death.
(d) A good astrologer visited the capital of the king.
(e) Once there was a king.
(f) With ready wit he said, “The stars declare that I'll die only a week
before your death.”
(g) But another thought crossed his mind before the astrologer was
removed for execution.
(h) The king then asked, “How long would you like to live?”
(i) The astrologer told something very unpleasant.
(j) He then thought for a while some ways of escape.
Answer: e→a →d→b→i→c→g→h→ j→f

order. [Barishal Board -2019; Sylhet Board -2015]
(i) The last words of the speech are: “Government of the people, by the
people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.”
(ii) Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States of America.
(iii) On the 10th of November 1863, a railway train was carrying him to
a place called Gettysburg.
(v) It is one of the finest and shortest speeches in English language.
(vi) He was going there to speak at a meeting.
(vi) On the envelope, it was what he was going to say at the meeting.
(vi) These words tell us what the best possible way of ruling a country
is.
(vii) He was not writing on paper but on the back of an envelope.
(ix) In the train, he was busy with writing something.
(x) In fact, the speech on the envelope is now famous as “Gettysburg

Address.”
Answer: ii + iii + v + ix + viii + vi + x + iv + i + vii
6. Rearrange them in proper sequence. [Sylhet Board -2019;

Chattogram Board -2016]
(i) One day, he was very hungry.
(ii) The grapes were too high for him to reach.
(iii) Again and again he jumped.
(iv) At last, he entered into a vineyard.
(v) Once upon a time, there lived a fox in a forest.
(vi) But each time, he failed to reach the grapes.
(vii) At last being tired, he went away saying that the grapes were sour.
(viii) He took a run and jumped to reach the bunch of grapes but could
not reach it.
(ix) He searched food everywhere but he did not get any food.
(x) There were ripe grapes hanging up on the vine.
Answer: v + i + ix + iv + x + viii + ii + iii + vi + vii.

Rearrange sentences worksheet
1. The following sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a
proper sequence. [HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set); Barishal Board-2014;
Cumilla Board-2013]
a) In 1880, Rabindranath was called back to India.
b) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913 for Gitanjali.
c) He returned home without any qualification of distinction.
d) He wrote Gitanjali, a collection of Bengali songs of superior quality.
e) Rabindranath Tagore was born in 1861 into a respectable family at

Jorasanko in Kolkata.
f) At the age of seventeen, in 1878, he reached London to attend

school.
g) He went to school early and wrote his first verse at the age of eight.
h) The experience had a lasting effect on his later life.
i) However, he never gave up his habit of writing poetry.
j) He gathered much experience from his stay in London.
Answer: e→g→f→j →h→a→ c→i→d→b

proper sequence. [HSC Exam-2018(Kha Set); Dinajpur Board-2016;
Cumilla Board -2011; Dhaka Board-2004]
a) They were aliens in their own country and were subjected to all sorts
of indignities.
b) The blacks were treated cruelly.
c) The great leader vowed to put an end to the inhuman practice.
d) They were denied all basic human rights.
e) Even dogs received much better treatment than the blacks.

f) Eventually, the great leader realized the goal of liberating his own
people.
g) He was thrown behind the prison bar.
h) Nelson Mandela was the greatest leader of South Africa.
i) But the oppressive rulers could not break the spirit.
j) In fact, he was one of the greatest leaders of the world who struggled
against apartheid throughout his whole life.
Answer: h→j→b→d→a→e→c→g→i→f
Rearrange all board questions HSC
1. Rearrange the sentences to make a coherent order: [Dhaka

Board-2017; Barishal Board-2017, Rajshahi Board-2022]
a) Then he invited applicants.
b) The applicants were asked to meet the Sultan one by one.
c) Long ago, there lived a Sultan in a country.
d) Then he found the desired man.
e) He wanted to appoint an honest man as his tax collector.
f) A number of people applied for the job.
g) All the applicants blushed and refused to accept one.
h) So, he asked for the wise counsellor’s advice.
i) When they all arrived, Sultan asked them to dance.
j) They came through a passage where gold coins were kept.
Answer: c→e→h→a→f→b→j→i→g→d
order: [Rajshahi Board 2017]
a) As a result, he studied under a great thinker Plato.
b) He also wrote books on Biography, Literature, Economics, and

Comparative politics.
c) Plato taught Aristotle according to his own way.
d) Aristotle was born in Greece.
e) His father wanted him to be a physician but he never cherished to

be so.
f) Later on, Aristotle took the pen to write on topics suitable for human
civilization.
g) He is called the father of Biology because of his creativity.
h) ‘Politics’ is one of his famous books which expose the fullest

development of his wisdom.
i) He was the son of a royal physician.
j) He wanted to be a free thinker.
Answer: d→i→e→j→a→c→f→h→b→g

proper sequence. [Cumilla Board 2017, Mymensingh Board-2022]
a) As Bagerhat is near the Bay of Bengal, the water is usually saline.
b) Khan Jahan Ali was a philanthropic man.
c) He, therefore, excavated many tanks to provide fresh water to the

people.
d) He came to Bagerhat to preach Islam and to promote the plight of

common people.
e) He found Bagerhat beset with many problems. f) His memory will
never be sunk into oblivion. g) Thus he redressed the problem of
drinking water.
h) The scarcity of drinking water is one of them. i) The people of

Bagerhat remember him with respect.
j) Gora Dighi is one of them.
Answer: b→d→e→h→a→c→j→g→f→i

order: [Jashore Board 2017]
a) He asked him where God was.
b) He praised him highly.
c) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.
d) The teacher thought highly of the boy’s understanding.
e) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is not.
f) The boy devoted himself to earning knowledge.
g) He begged to instruct him in the arts and sciences.
h) He agreed to teach the lad.
i) He had expressed his desire to acquire knowledge.
j) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.
Answer: c→i→g→j→a→e→d→b→h
Rearrange the following sentences

5. The sentences are jumbled. Rearrange them in a proper
sequence. [Sylhet Board 2017]
a) One prize is awarded in each field.
b) The prize is instituted by a man who was the inventor of the science
of destruction.
c) Nobel prize is the world’s most important prize.
d) He is Alfred Bernard Nobel.
e) Though he is a citizen of Sweden, he was educated in Russia.
f) Nobel prizes are awarded everyone for outstanding achievements in

the field of science, literature and for performing world’s peace.
g) The prize is given to persons with the most outstanding contribution.
h) If there are more than one recipient of the prize in one field, the
prize money is equally distributed among all the winners.
i) Economics was added in the list in 1969 for the first time.
j) He was born in Stockholm on 21st October 1833 and he died on 10th

December 1896.
Answer: c→b→d→j→e→f→i→g→a→h

proper sequence. [Chattogram Board 2017]
a) He was one of the most renowned linguists of Bangladesh.
b) He died in 1969 and we remember him with respect.
c) He was second to none in Bengali Language and literature.
d) Dr. Mohammad Shahidullah was born in 24 Pogona, West Bengal in

1885.
e) He joined Jessore Zilla School in 1910.
f) He passed the entrance and FA exam, in 1904 and 1906.

g) He received some awards and contributed much to Bengali
Literature.
h) He passed Hons and M. A. in 1910 and 1912.i) He joined Dhaka

University as a lecturer of Bengali in 1921.
j) He got his Ph.D. in 1928.
Answer: d→a→f→e→h→i→j→c→g→b

order: [Dinajpur Board 2017]
a) “Please let me go to my country.”
b) An English boy was making a small boat.
c) “I shall cross the sea and go to my country by this boat.”
d) He made all arrangements to send him to his country.
e) Suddenly he noticed a wonderful thing.
f) Napoleon was charmed by the words of the small boy.
g) “I haven’t seen my mother for a long time.”
h) The boy said, “My country is on the other side of the sea.”
i) One day Napoleon, the king of France, was walking along the
seashore.
j) The boy was brought before him and he asked him what he would do
with such a small boat.
Answer: i→e→b→j→h→c→g→a→f→d
All Board Rearrange 2016

order. [Dhaka Board -2016]
(i) He used to tell interesting stories to the people of the village.
(ii) He never spoke the rest of his life.
(iii) His name was Nambi.
(iv) He lived in a temple at the edge of the village and passed his time
under the banyan tree in front of the temple.
(v) Before telling a story, he used to light a lamp in front of the tree.
(vi) There was a remote village named Somal. (vii) One day, he could
not continue his story. (viii) After a few days, he called all the villagers
and told them something.
(ix) He was so ignorant that he could not tell his age, but he could
make up stories.
(x) The villagers were enchanted by a man.
Answer: vi + x + iii + iv + ix + i + v + vii + viii + ii.

order. [Rajshahi Board- 2016]
(i) He did not find any safe place to keep the bag and could not think
where to keep the money.
(ii) He gradually realised that he had money, but no peace of mind.
(iii) He dug a hole in his hut and kept the money there.
(iv) So, he could not devote himself to his work.
(v) The farmer was surprised and said to himself, “One thousand rupee
is a lot of money.”
(vi) Now, a thought took hold of the farmer that his money could be
stolen any time.
(vii) He said to him, “Look my friend! I have brought one thousand

rupees for you. Keep this money and remove your distress.”
(viii) The rich man went to the farmer with one thousand rupees in a
bag.
(ix) He took the bag of money from the rich man and thanked him.
(x) This thought kept him awake and his sleep fled away at night.
Answer: viii + vii + v + ix + i + iii + vi + x + iv + ii.

order. [Cumilla Board -2016, 2004; Barishal Board-2010]
(i) The crow tried to turn the jar over the over again but failed.
(ii) At last he found a jar in a garden.
(iii) As he was leaving the jar in despair, he noticed a heap of pebbles

nearby.
(iv) There was some water in the jar, but it was at the bottom and out
of his reach.
(v) He flew from one place to another in search of water.
(vi) He took some pebbles and started dropping them into the jar.
(vii) Then he hit upon a plan.
(viii) A crow was very thirsty and wanted to drink water.
(ix) When the water came to the mouth of the jar the crow drank his
full.
(x) As each pebble went down, the water in the jar rose up little by
little.
Answer: viii + v + ii + iv + i + iii + vii + vi + x + ix.

order. [Sylhet Board -2016]
(i) The master was very amused.
(ii) One of the ducks was standing on one leg and had the other leg a
car atat folded inside, but the master was not to be fooled.
(iii) The master looked at the cook and said there was no such thing as
one-legged duck.
(iv) The master clapped his hands loudly, and the duck put down its
other leg and ran off.
(v) The master became very annoyed as the cook told him that the
duck had one leg only.
(vi) The roast looked delicious and the cook ate one of the legs of the
duck.
(vii) At that moment, the cook looked out of the window.
(viii) A cook once roasted a duck for his master.
(ix) The cook replied that his master was right.
(x) The cook insisted that the duck had one leg only.
Answer: viii + vi + v + x + vii + ii + iv + iii + ix + i.

order. [Dhaka Board -2015]
(i) The roast looked so delicious that the cook could not check his
temptation.
(ii) The cook was very stubborn.
(iii) The master was not to be fooled so easily.
(iv) The cook replied that it was a one-legged duck.
(v) Once, a cook roasted a duck for his master.
(vi) The master came to have his meal and noticed one of the legs
missing.
(vii) So he ate up one of the drumsticks.

(viii) He said that there was no one-legged duck.
(ix) He asserted that this duck had only one leg.
(x) He asked what had happened to the other leg.
Answer: v→i→vii→ vi →x → iv→ iii →viii →ii →ix
1. [Dhaka Board -2024]

Teaching is a noble profession. (a) --- to be a teacher, one must
possess some noble qualities too. (b) --- he should be a student. (c) ---
teaching is related to knowledge, he can't acquire knowledge (d) --- he
is a student. (e) --- a teacher thinks (f) --- he knows everything, he can't
be a good teacher. (g) --- a thirst for knowledge is the second best
quality of a teacher. (h) --- a teacher should be a psychologist. Different
students have different ways of learning. (i) --- the teacher needs to
teach his students by studying their psychology. Fourthly a teacher
should have good delivery power. (j) --- his voice should be clear (k) ---
artistic. (l) --- a teacher should be an actor (m) --- he needs to behave
according to the classroom situation. And (n) --- a teacher must be a
good human being.
Answer: (a) In order: (b) Firstly; (c) Since; (d) unless; (e) If; (f) that; (g)
Secondly; (h) Thirdly; (i) Therefore; (j) Furthermore; (k) and; (l)
Moreover; (m) because; (n) finally.
Mobile phone is a miracle of modern science. It has brought about a
revolutionary development in the arena of communication. (a) --- it has
eliminated distance (b) --- promoted human relationship. (c) --- it helps
to promote business. (d) --- gearing the pace of business, it ensures the
smooth growth of economy. (e) --- it can solve many problems of
mathematics. (f) --- it has become a daily necessity. (g) --- it is not free
from demerits. (h) --- becomes detrimental to the reckless users. (i) ---
the use of mobile phone by the teenagers has to be regulated. (j) ---
they will go to ruin. (k) --- if we want to save our young generation, we
have to be more vigilant. (l) --- parents, teachers and neighbors can
play positive role in this regard. (m) --- the people who are addicted to
wanton mobile phone have to be more cautious. (n) --- they maintain
abstinence, it will positively influence their offspring.
Smartphone deals
Answer: (a) Firstly; (b) and; (c) Secondly; (d) For/ With a view to / By;
(e) Additionally; (f) Therefore; (g) However; (h) For example; (i) Thus;
(j) Otherwise; (k) And; (l) Furthermore/Moreover; (m) Moreover/
Besides; (n) If.
3. [Barishal Board -2024]

Time and tide wait for none. (a) --- no one can stop the march of time.
(b) ---, it is very important to value our time. (c) ---, if time once has
gone, we cannot regain it. (d) ---, we should not waste a single moment
in vain. (e) --- we should make the proper use of very single moment of
our life. (f) ---, the students should understand the value of time. (g) ---,
it is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass away their
valuable time in Facebook. (h) ---, they kill their time, (i) --- they cannot
prepare their lessons well. (j) ---, they always have a poor preparation
for the examination. (k) --- they cannot do well in the examination. (l)
--- they don't stop wasting time. (m) ---, they continue to waste their
time using different social media sites (n) --- it is too late for them.
Answer: a) that is why/ truly/actually; b) Therefore; c) Indeed/ In fact;

d) Hence; e) Moreover; f) Especially/Mainly; g) However/But; h)
When/As; i) then/so; j) As a result/As a consequence/Consequently; k)
Finally/At last/At the end; l) still/nevertheless; m) Instead/Rather; n)
until.
My name is Amerigo. I am 13 years old (a) --- live on the street alone.
My mother does not live with me. (b) ---, does not want me. (c) ---, she
told me to go away. (d) ---, my mother is separated from my father. (e)
--- she is married to another man. Probably she is happy with him.(f) ---,
my father lives very far away. (g) ---, I cannot go there. (h) --- I want to
go to him, he doesn't take me either. I begged him to send to me some
money (i) ---I could buy a bus ticket. I am still waiting (j) --- he hasn't
answered. (k) --- the streets are now my home. I used to do some
works (l) ---, collecting trash, selling ice-cream of a owner etc. I sold
ice-cream of the owner but he gave me nothing in return. (m) ---, I had
to starve sometimes. (n) ---, my life is very hard without my parents.
Answer: (a) and; (b) Because/Besides (c) Moreover (d)
Unfortunately/Actually; (e) Now; (f) On the other hand; (g) That's why/
So; (h) Even if; (i) so that; (j) but; (k) For this reason/ As a result; (l)
such as; (m) As a result; (n) Thus/ So.
Self-confidence is essential to attain success in life. (a) --- a person
having self-confidence has won half of the battle. Self- confidence
enables a man to prosper by creating some other virtues requisite for
success. (b) --- when a self-confident man fails to attain success, he
becomes determined to reach his goal. This determination gives rise to
some other virtues in him. (c) ---, he becomes diligent. He does not
yield to failure. (d) --- he endeavours more in the process. (e) --- he
becomes more sincere in his work. (f) --- he becomes successful. (g) ---
a man devoid of self-confidence stumbles at every step, (h) --- he loses
vitality to go ahead. (i) --- he does not try once more. (j) --- he is heard
to curse his fortune. (k) --- the brave who have self-confidence can
have their names enlisted in the list of the greatest men on earth. (l) ---
this process has been going on since prehistoric time. (m) --- we must
follow the track of the greatest people. (n) --- we have to be failure in
life and lament.
Answer: (a) In fact / Actually; (b) Thus/ Hence; (c) Firstly; (d) Rather;
(e) Secondly; (f) Finally; (g) On the other hand / On the contrary; (h)
Naturally / Usually; (i) Even; (j) As a result / Often; (k) Actually / In fact;
(l) And; (m) So / Hence; (n) Otherwise.
The internet has transformed the way we live. (a) ---, it has become an
integral part of our life. On the one hand, this technology has brought
us many benefits. (b) ---, it has many negative sides. (c) --- the
internet, our communication systems have become much faster and
more efficient. (d) ---, we can make bank transactions and pay our bills
from home now. (e) ---, the internet allows us to access health
information easily and, (f) ---, saves many lives. (g) ---, our learning
opportunities have greatly increased, thanks to digital technologies. (h)
---, the internet is not an unmixed blessing. (i) ----, its harmful effects
far outweigh its benefits. (j) ---, we should take precautions about using
this technology. (k) ---, we must be careful not to become addicted to
internet browsing. Second, we should keep an eye on our younger
family members, (l) --- there are potential dangers in the virtual world.
(m) ---, online gambling and cyberbullying are very common on the
internet nowadays. (n) ---, it can be said that the internet technology is
doing us more harm than good.
Answer: a) In fact/actually; b) On the other hand; c) Because of; d)

Firstly; e) Secondly; f) thus; g) Thirdly; h) However; i) Unfortunately/
Sometimes; j) so; k) Firstly; l) because/as/ since; m) Thirdly; n) So/To
conclude/In conclusion.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) --- possesses this uncommon
quality is the happiest man in the world. Truly speaking a man should
have trustworthiness (b) ---- nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper
for the time being, (c) --- ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) --- we
should be honest in our life. It is believed that honesty is the best
policy. (e) --- dishonesty is the sign of down fall. God helps those who
are honest. (f) --- dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best
time (g) --- children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children
follow their parents. (h) ---, parents should be honest (i) --- they should
be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j) ---
parents should tell stories of honest people to children. (k) ---, they can
tell the story of honest people from history. (l) --- parents should teach
children how to distinguish between the right and the wrong. (m) ---
children build up their character. (n) --- parents can show the path of
honesty to children.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because/since/as; (c) but; (d) That's why/So; (e)
On the other hand (f) But/However; (g) when; (h) For this reason/That's
why; (i) and; (j) Besides /Additionally; (k) For example/For instance/To
illustrate; (l) Also; (m) Accordingly; (n) Thus.
Junk food is very popular nowadays. (a) --- the children are very much
fond of junk food. (b) --- the children are do we know what junk food
actually is? Junk food is such kind of processed food (c) --- has been
produced for its pungent taste rather than for its health value. (d) --- it
contains high calories, salt, added sugar, saturated fat etc. (e) --- its
nutritional value is very low. (f) ---- its appearance is very appealing
and mouth watering. (g) ---- it can attract anybody. (h) --- it is harmful
for health. (i) --- it consists of harmful substances, it may lead to a
higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health
problems. (j) --- , it can also affect brain. (k) ---- addiction to it may
even result in the rejection of healthier foods such as fruits,
vegetables, salads etc. (l) --- , the sugar used in junk food can damage
our teeth and skin. (m) --- , we should avoid having junk food. (n) --- we
should remember that health is the root of all happiness.
Answer: (a) Especially; (b) But; (c) that/ which; (d) In one hand; (e) On
the other hand; (f) But; (g) Thus; (h) However; (i) Since; (j)
Furthermore; (k) Additionally; (l) Moreover; (m) Therefore; (n)
Ultimately
HSC Connectors Board Question 2023
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of

the following passage: [Dhaka Board-2023]
Happiness is a relative term. (a) ----, it depends upon some factors. (b)
---, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) --- contentment varies
from person to person. (d) ---, a beggar may be contented with only ten
taka. (e) ---, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting
one million taka. (f) ---, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g)
---, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) ---, this
learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) ---, we must
remember that our life is short. (j) ---, in this short life we cannot get
everything (k) --- we want. (l) --- we want everything, we will not get
happiness. (m) ---, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the
world of sadness. (n) ---, it is always better to be contented with what
we have than to live in eternal sadness.
Answer: (a) As; b) Moreover/Furthermore/Also; (c) However; Answer

(e) On the other hand; (f) Consequently/As a result; (g) Therefore; (h)
Actually/ In fact; ; (i) Additionally (j) However; (k) even if; (l) If; (m)
Rather; (n) Therefore
The greatness of a book (a) --- depends on the acceptability of readers.
(b) --- we read a book (c ) — once, we can discover many things in it.
(d) --- basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book.
(e) --- a book is praised (f) ---, we have no doubt about the greatness of
the book. (g) --- the first reading, we may not understand the book. But
if it is read more than once, we will see (h) --- it is read (i) --- praised.
So, the great books are those (j) — have passed the test of time. (k) ---
the appeal of a great book does not decrease. (l) --- the greatness of a
book is newly felt (m) --- time passes. (n)---, a great book is widely read
and reread by people all over the world.
Answer: (a) mainly/generally/greatly; (b) If; (c) for; (d) But; (e)
If/When; (f) highly; (g) During/ Through; (h) why; (i) and; (j) which; (k)
In fact/Actually; (l) Rather; (m) when; (n) So/Therefore;
3. Sylhet Board -2023

Bangladesh is a free and sovereign country. (a) --- it was a part of
Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 it became independent (b) ---
started its journey as a free nation. (c) --- the journey was not smooth
at all. On 7 March, 1971 (d) --- Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the
common mass got united (e) --- started their preparation for a war. The
Pakistani forces started mass killing (f) --- killed about 30 lakh innocent
people. They thought (g) --- they could suppress the Bangalees within a
few days. (h) --- the brave sons of our land proved them wrong. (i) ---
the freedom fighters didn't have modem weapons in their hand, they
were the real patriots and courageous. (j) ---, after few months they
became successful in their mission. (k) --- the long waited date came (l)
--- the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) --- we
are the citizens of a free land (n) --- marching forward to the way of
lasting development very quickly.
Answer: (a) Previously; (b) and; (c) But; (d) when; (e) and; (f) and; (g)
that; (h) But/ Fortunately; (i) Though/Although; (j) As a result; (k) At
last/Finally/Eventually; (1) and; (m) At present/Now; (n) and.
4. Jashore Board -2023

Leisure is the moment (a) --- a man is totally free from his work. In
leisure, a man is (b) --- free from work but also from worries and
tension. (c) --- it is a time, (d) --- a man is his own master and the mind
is relaxed (e) --- the body is at rest. (f) --- life is full of duties. By
performing our duties one after another, it our seems (g) --- our life is
an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot
avoid our work and worries. (h) --- leisure helps us to break this chain
and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks
the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) ---;into developed
countries, we will see that people love to spend we look their leisure in
different ways. (j) --- , they never idle away their leisure time. (k) --- it is
seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-
seeing in different places. (l) --- some people spend their free time
playing different types of games. (m) --- leisure is always a source of
joy. (n) --- everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the
life happy and peaceful.
Answer: (a) when; (b) not only; (c) Basically; (d) when; (e) as well as;
(f) However; (g) that; (h) Hence/In this regard; (i) If; (j) Moreover/ In
fact; (k) For example/Often; (l) Besides; (m) Undoubtedly; (n) So
5. Dinajpur Board -2023

A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high
speed. (a) --- it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) ---
the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c)
--- the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) ---
it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) --- unbearable
heat is felt for a few days. (f) --- one day the sky becomes terribly dark
and strong winds begin to blow. (g) --- a terrible situation is created
that lasts for hours. (h) --- it causes a great havoc causing death to
people and other animals. (i) --- dwelling houses are blown away. (j) ---
the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various
diseases. (k) --- the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (l) ---
prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of
weather forecast. (m) --- people and domestic animals of the cyclone-
prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) --- a quick relief
work and medical facilities should be ensured.
Answer: (a) Moreover; (b) Specifically/ Specially; (c) Actually / Mainly;

(d) Moreover / Also; (e) Beforehand; (f) Suddenly / Later; (g) Then /
Ultimately; (h) Eventually; (i) As a result; (j) Subsequently; (k) However;
(l) Firstly / For example; (m) Secondly / Besides / additionally; (n)
Finally / Moreover
6. Barishal Board -2023

Scientists have always wondered (a) --- there is life anywhere out in
the space. They have joined together in a major project called the
communication with Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (b) --- seeks to
establish contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) ---,
they are beaming out radio signals into the space. It was thought (d) ---
there exists life on Mars. (e) --- two viking spacecrafts (f) --- landed on
Mars in 1976 did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures
sent by them showed (g) --- the Mars has a sky; (h) --- , the sky is red
instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) --- strong (j)
--- that of Earth. (k) ---, the atmosphere is also much thinner than our
planet. It has deserts, high mountains, canals, volcanoes, craters etc.
as well as summer (l) --- winter. (m) ---, there are no trees, (n) --- life
forms.
Answer: (a) whether/if; (b) which; (c) so; (d) that; (e) But; (f)
that/which; (g) that; (h) however; (i) as; (j) as; (k) Besides; (l) and; (m)
Moreover; (n) let alone
7. Mymensingh Board-2023
Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (a) --- , time once gone is gone
forever. (b) --- the sincere people realize the value of time. (c) --- not
everyone is aware of the value of time. (d) --- it is seen that many of us
waste time. (e) --- we realize the significance of lost time when it is too
late. (f) --- we suffer in life. (g) --- all of us should make the best use of
time. (h) ---- proper time management is the key to success in student
life. (i) --- we find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best
use of time. (j) --- ,a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills
time. (k) --- the teachers advise their students not to waste time. (l) ---
they warn the students against their addiction to social networking
sites and gaming. (m) --- students should follow the advice of their
teachers. (n) --- ,they will suffer in the long run.
Answer: (a) That's why; (b) Only; (c) But/However; (d)

Sometimes/Often; (e) Unfortunately; (f) As a result/Therefore; (g) So;
(h) In fact/ Undoubtedly; (i) For example/For instance; (j) On the other
hand/Meanwhile; (k) So/As a result/That's why; (l) Besides/ Moreover;
(m) Therefore/Hence; (n) Otherwise
8. [Cumilla Board -2023]

Health (a) --- is the root of all happiness, can be enjoyed taking
adequate care of body and mind. People (b) --- are always under
mental stress and suffer from anxieties can not enjoy a good health. (c)
--- to enjoy good health, it is also necessary to keep our mind sound.
They are doctors (d) --- say that simple and carefree life is more
conducive to health. Many people, (e) --- are not aware of health rules.
They (f) --- take physical exercise (g) --- take proper food. (h) --- , a
huge number of people of our country live below poverty line. (i) ---
they can not afford to eat good food. (j) --- they can not enjoy good
health. (k) --- , awareness about health rules (l) --- following them are
very important in maintaining good health. (m) --- only healthy people
can contribute to the national development. (n) --- we must be careful
of our health.
Answer: (a) which; (b) who; (c) So; (d) who; (e) however; (f) neither;
(g) nor; (h) In fact / Moreover; (i) Therefore / Hence / So; (j) As a result /
So; (k) Indeed / For this reason; (l) and; (m) Because; (n) So / Therefore
/ Hence
Early rising is one of the best habits (a) --- a man can posses. b) --- the
benefits of early rising are many. (c) ---, if we get up Early, we get
enough time to work (d)---, we can enjoy the fresh air of the morning
which refreshes our body and mind. (e) --- we can take some exercises
or a walk. (), in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and
chirping of birds. (g)---, Early rising takes us to close contact with
wonderful world of nature (h) --- we will suffer a lot. (i) ----, if we do not
get up early in the morning, -, we do not have enough time to do our
work. (j) ---, we can not finish our work in time. (k) --- late rising from
bed tells upon our health. (l) --- we can never enjoy the freshness of
nature. (m) ---, Early rising keeps us safe and sound both physically
and mentally (n) ---, we should make a habit of early rising.
Answer: (a) that; (b) In fact/Actually; (c) Firstly; (d) Thus/Then; (e)
Secondly; (f) More importantly; (g) Thus; (h) However/On the other; (i)
First of all/ Firstly; (j) As a result; (k) Secondly; (l) In addition/Moreover;
(m) As a whole; (n) So/ Therefore
HSC Connectors all board question 2022
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of

the following passage: [Dhaka Board -2022]
Once there lived a grasshopper and an ant. The ant was hard- working.
(a)---, the grasshopper was lazy. (b) ---, he idled away his time dancing
and sleeping. (c) --- he sometimes advised the ant not to work so hard.
(d) ---, the ant paid no heed to the grasshopper. (e) ---, he continued to
work hard gathering food for the coming winter. (f) ---, winter came,
covering everything with snow. The surface of the earth went under
the snow-cover. (g) --- the grasshopper could not find any food. (h) ---,
he had nothing in stock. (i) ---, he went to the ant for help. The ant
gave him some food for the day. (j) ---, the long winter was ahead, and
the grasshopper was really worried about his survival.
Answer: a) But/On the other hand/On the contrary/Conversely; b)

That's why/ So /Therefore/ Hence; c) Moreover /Besides / Furthermore;
d) But/However/ Anyway; e) Rather/Instead /This; f) Then/As
usual/Eventually/ Meanwhile/At last; g) That is why/As a result/
Consequently/As a consequence/So; h) Moreover/ Besides/
Unfortunately; i) So; j) Eventually/This/ Finally
2. [Rajshahi Board -2022]

Air is an important element of our environment. (a) ---, clean air is
essential for our life. (b) ---, air is polluted in many ways. (c) ---, one
thing that pollutes air is smoke. Smoke is produced from different
sources. (d) ---, we make fire to cook food and it creates smoke. (e) ---,
buses and trucks plying in the roads emit smoke. (f) ---, the burning of
coal in the railway engine also produces smoke. (g) ---, the mills and
factories also produce a huge amount of smoke. (h)- - melt tar for road
constructions which produces black smoke (i) --- all these smokes mix
with the air and pollute it. (j) ---, smoke from different sources is
causing serious harm to our environment.
Answer: a) Indeed /Actually/In fact /Undoubtedly /Certainly; b)

However; c) For example/As a matter fact/ Certainly; d) First/Firstly; e)
Second/ Secondly; f) Besides/Likewise; g) Third/ Thirdly /Moreover; h) In
addition/ Moreover /Furthermore; i) As a result/ Consequently/
Ultimately /Then; j) Thus/So/In short
3. [Cumilla Board -2022]

Mobile phones are one of the most commonly used gadgets in today's
world. (a) ---, mobile phones have made our life easy and convenient.
(b) --- they are a blessing till we use them judiciously. (c) ---, they are
very beneficial; they have some disadvantages. (d) ---, excessive use of
the device acts as a barrier to quality communication. (e) ---, mobile
phones waste a lot of time. (f) ---, they are the causes of many ailments
such as weak eyesight, strain on brain, headaches, dry eyes,
sleeplessness and more. (g) ---, they have created a lack of privacy in
people's lives. (h) ---, we see how the device is both a boon and a bane.
(i) --- ,we must not let mobile phones control our lives. (j) --- we must
know when to draw the line.
4. [Jashore Board -2022]

Drug addiction is a great curse of the present world. (a) --- a few things
were used as drugs. (b) --- the number of drugs has increased. (c) ---,
cocaine, marijuana, opium, heroine, morphine, etc. (d) --- drugs offer
another world to the addicted ones. (e) --- they do not know that this
addiction destroys the inner part of the body of addicted persons. (f)
---, why do many people take drugs? The reasons are many. (g)---,
some people are tempted by their so-called friends to have a taste of a
drug. (h) ---, they are trapped forever. (i) --- some people take drugs to
forget the frustration of their life. (j) --- , those who become drug
addicts cannot live a normal life.
Answer: a) Earlier/In the past/ Previously; b) Nowadays/ Recently/

However/ On the contrary/Gradually/At present; c) For example/For
instance; d) All these; e) But/ Unfortunately; f) Then/However Yet/Still
Any way; g) Firstly/Often; h) Secondly/But; i) Thirdly /Moreover; j)
Consequently /Eventually /At last/ Finally.
5. [Chattogram Board -2022]

We want success (a) --- prosperity in life. (b) --- we do not do what are
needed in achieving these. (c) --- we want to make our life glorious, we
must follow some rules. (d)--- we have to be industrious. (e) --- without
hard work. success in life is impossible. (f) --- we should be sincere in
our activities. Some people think that good luck is at the root of all
achievements in life. (g) --- to them nothing is further from truth than
it. (h) --- every success in life depends totally on our activities. (i) --- we
spend time in idleness, we must suffer. (j) --- we should be honest in
life because this virtue helps us greatly to gain our goal.
6. [Mymensingh Board -2022]

The old sailor spoke so strangely (a)-- the guest stood still. The feast
began (b) --- the guest could hear the music and laughter, (c) --- for
some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about
his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (d)----
they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e) --- the sea was frozen. (f) ---
the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) --- the
strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather
was very cold. (h) ---, there were no birds and animals in that snow
covered country. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying
towards the ship. All men were very pleased to see it and they gave it
food and water. It came to the ship everyday (i) --- they called it. (j) ---
one day, the old sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to
undergo terrible sufferings.
Answer: a) that; b) and; c) but; d) until; e) Moreover/ Naturally/Even; f)

Again/And/, Besides; g) as/and; h) Therefore/So/And/Hence; i)
when/whenever; j) But/Unfortunately.
7. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Barisal

Board-2022]
Answer: See Dhaka Board -2017
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dhaka

Board-2019; Sylhet Board-2022]
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) ---, they bear a great
impact on the climate. (b) --- we are not careful about them. (c) ---, we
destroy trees at random. (d) ---, one day the country will bear the
consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) --- ours is an agricultural
country, our economy depends upon it. (f) --- trees play a vital role on
our climate, (g) ---, trees keep the soil strong. (h) ---, trees save us from
flood. (i)--- tress provide us timber. (j)---- trees are our best friend.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually; (b) But; (c) Rather; (d) As a

result; (e) Since (f) Besides (g) Firstly (h) Secondly (i) Moreover (j)
So/Therefore
2. [Rajshahi Board-2019;Jashore Board-2017]

Unemployment is a great problem in our country. a) ---, it is the
burning question of the day. b) --- almost all the countries of the world
suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. c)--- Bangladesh is
the worst sufferer of this so-called problem. d) ---, nowhere in the world
this problem is so acute as in our country. e) ---, there are many
reasons behind it. f) ---, our country is industrially backward. g) ---, our
system of education fails to give the student an independent start of
life. h) ---, it has little provision for vocational training. i) ---, our
students and youths have a false sense of dignity. j) ---, they run after
jobs blindly.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually/Also/indeed/Really (b) Now/At present (c)

But/However (d) But/Truly (e) However (f) Firstly / For example (g)
Besides/ Secondly (h) Actually / Thirdly (i) Again / In addition (j)
Therefore/ So/Hence/Finally/ Lastly/ Eventually
Unemployment is a great curse. (a) --- all the countries of the world
suffer from the curse. (b) --- nowhere in the world, this problem is so
acute as in our country. (c) --- there are many reasons behind it. (d) ---,
our country is industrially backward. (e) --- our traditional education
system is not service-oriented. (f) ---, our students and youths have a
false sense of dignity. (g) ---, they run after jobs only. (h) ---,
unemployment problem should be removed at any cost. (i) --- our
education system should be changed (j) --- more mills and factories
should be established.
Answer: (a) Intact/Nowadays/Nearly/Almost; b) but/However; c)

Actually/ Therefore/ Really; d) For example/Firstly/At first; e)
Besides/Secondly; f) Moreover/Thirdly; g) So/As a result/For that /For
this; h) However /Anyway/Of course/ Nevertheless; I)
Moreover/Besides/For that/For this; j) In addition/Above all/Finally/Al
last.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) --- possesses this rare quality is
the happiest man on earth. To be honest, a man should have
trustworthiness (b) --- nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the
time being, (c) --- ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) --- we should be
honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy (e) --- dishonesty is the
sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) --- dishonest
people are cursed; Childhood is the best time (g) --- children should be
taught honesty. It is said (h)--- children should be allowed to mix with
those friends (i) ---are honest. (j) --- they can mould their characters.
Answer: (a) who; (b) because; (c) but; (d) So; (e) whereas; (f) Moreover;
(g) therefore; (h) hence /that; (i) in addition; (j) Thus
Education is essential in our life. a) --- we are not properly educated,
we cannot live an honourable life in society. It teaches us b) --- how to
earn but also how to spend. c) ---, it teaches d) --- to live in amity with
others in society. e) ---, we must get the proper education. f) --- we
should bear in mind g) --- education is not only what we learn at
educational institutions but also h) --- we learn outside these
institutions. i) ---, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our
birth j) --- ends only in death.
Answer: a) If; b) not only; c) In fact/Indeed; d) how; e) Therefore/So; f)

On the other hand; g) that; h) what; I) In fact/In brief; j) and
We should always keep in mind a) --- all kinds of physical exercise are
not suitable for all. b) --- different people have different capacities. c)
---, harder exercise (d) --- wrestling and gymnastics are suitable for
young people e) --- they have the energy to perform them. Weaker and
old people should take the milder exercise f)--- walking, jogging and
freehand exercise. Over exercise never does good, g) --- it breaks down
the health. h) ---, we should always take those exercises i) --- would
suit us. Physical exercise is important for the preservation of good
health. It j) --- builds our character.
Answer: a) that; b) For/Because; c) For example/ for instance; d)

like/such as; e) as/since/ because; f) like/such as; g) rather/ instead; h)
So/As a result/Therefore; i) which/ that; j) also
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in
various ways. It causes various diseases a) --- blood pressure, heart
attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. b) --- it pollutes air. c) -- smoking causes
harm to d) ---the smokers e)--- the non-smokers who remain by them.
f) --- we should give up smoking. g) ---it is h) --- great an addiction to
get rid of. i) --- nothing is impossible for us. j) --- we are determined to
give up, we can certainly do it
Answer: a) such as/like; b) firstly/moreover/ besides/also; c) Secondly/

Moreover/Besides/ Furthermore; d) not only/both; e) but also/and; f)
So/Therefore/Hence/For this; g) but; h) so/such; I) but/however; j) If
8. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dinajpur

Board-2019]
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. a) ---, we
cannot step forward in our life without education. b) ---, throughout the
ages, education has always been compared to light and c) --- ignorance
has been compared to darkness. d) --- the light of education enlightens
us. e) ---, it broadens our mind and widens our outlook. f) ---, it is
education which helps us to become a good citizen. g) ---, education
creates good citizens and ensures the smooth development of country.
h) --- ignorance stands on the way of development of an individual. i)---
ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall development of a
nation. j) ---, we should come forward to educate every single person of
our country and thereby, ensure the development of our country.
Answer: (a) Similarly/In the same way (b) Traditionally/So/Therefore (c)

reversely/ on the other hand (d) Certainly / Of course/Actually (e)
Moreover/Truly/In fact/ Besides (f) Surely/Again (g) Therefore/
Thus/Hence (h) On the other hand/ But (i) Hence/ Moreover/However (j)
So/Therefore/That’s way.
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[HSC Kh Set-

2018]
Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a) ---, it is a
must for our life, it is not the thing that necessarily brings happiness.
(b)---, it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is
contented with what he gets and (c) --- he is really happy. Money can
do something with happiness (d)--- it cannot give us happiness. (e) ---,
we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest
men. (f) ---, they lead a life burdened with cares and anxieties (g) ---
pass sleepless nights. (h) --- there are a large number of poor men (i)
--- are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j)---, money cannot ensure
happiness.
Answer: (a) Although/Though; b) actually; c) what; d) but; e) That is

why/for this reason/so/ therefore: f) virtually; g) and; h) on the other
hand; I) who; j) This way/Thus
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[HSC Kha

Set-2018; Jashore Board-2016]
Time and tide wait for none. (a) ---, no one can stop the onward march
of time. (b)---, we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) ---, we
should make proper use of every single moment of our life. (d)---, the
students should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great
regret that some of the students pass away their valuable time in
Facebook. (e) ---, they kill their time. (f)---, they cannot prepare their
lesson well. (g) --- they always have poor preparation for the
examination. (h) ---, they cannot do well in the examination. (i)---, they
do not stop wasting time. (j) ---, they continue to waste their time using
Facebook till it is too late for them.
Answer: (a) As a matter of fact/In fact; (b) So/Therefore/hence/for this

reason; (c) Rather/Instead; (d) Especially/Particularly/ However; (e)
Thus/In this way; (f) As a result/ Consequently/ For this reason; (g)
So/Eventually/ hence/as such/and; (h) As a result/ Finally/
consequence/Consequently/for this; (i) Yet/But/
nevertheless/nonetheless/notwithstanding that; (j) Rather/On the
contrary/On the other hand/ Even
HSC Connectors all board questions 2017

1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Dhaka
Board-2017; Barisal Board-2022]
Mobile phone has added a new dimension into our communication
system. It has made the world closer to us. (a) ---, it has made
worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day-to-day
communication. (b) ---, it has been a part and parcel in our life as we
cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid
communication. (c) --- mobile phone is not free from defect. It has
some negative sides as well. (d) --, excessive use of mobile phone may
cause our hearing problem. (e) ---, it is a means of money wastage. (f)
---, it is seen that many underground crimes are being done with the
use of mobile networks. (g) ---, the radiation from mobile phone may
cause cancer to the users. (h) ---, we are aware of these harmful
effects. (i) ---, we are not aware of using the mobile phone. (j)---, we
must have to be conscious about the negative impact of mobile phone
and accordingly, we should use it carefully.
Answer: (a) Besides/Moreover; (b) So/In fact; (c) But/However; (d)

Firstly/At first; (e) Secondly; (f) Thirdly (g) Finally (h) However/
Unusually/ Generally (i) But; (j) So/Therefore
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi

Board-2017]
Man is a social being. (a) ---, man cannot live alone. (b) ---, man has
been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an
easy task. If we want to live in a society, we have to follow certain rules
and regulations of that society. (c) ---, we have to be cooperative. (d)
----, we must help others when they need it. (e) ---, we have to be
careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) ----, we must
control our emotions and behave well with others. (g) ---, we should not
think and live only for us. (h) ---, we should always work for the
betterment of the society. (i) ---, we should sacrifice our lives for
others. (j)---, sacrificing our lives for others can make us immortal.
Answer: (a) so (b) in fact (c) firstly (d) therefore/ in other words (e)
secondly (f) that is why (g) thirdly (h) rather (i) so (j) in fact.
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Cumilla

Board-2017]
Trees are a vital part of our environment, (a) ---, they bear a great
impact on the climate. (b) --- we are not careful about them. (c) ---, we
destroy trees at random. (d) ---, one day the country will bear the
consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) --- ours is an agricultural
country, our economy depends upon it. (f) ---, our agriculture is
dependent on rain, (g) --- trees play a vital role on our climate, (h) ---,
trees keep the soil strong. (i) ---, trees save us from flood (j) --- many
other natural calamities.
Answer: (a) In fact/Actually (b) Yet/But (c) Rather (d) As a result /This is
why / Consequently /besides (e) As/Since/then;(f) Besides/Moreover/In
addition/consequently (g) Again/ Besides /however (h) Next/In
addition; (i) Furthermore/at the same time; (j) Thus/moreover
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Barishal

Board-2017]
Water is a vital element of the environment (a)--- this element is
polluted in many ways. (b)--- farmers use chemical fertilizers and
insecticides in their field. (c) --- rain and flood wash away these
chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) ---
pollute it. (e)--- mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and
waste product into water. (f) --- water vehicles also pollute water by
dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) --- insanitary latrines
and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called
life. (h) --- we cannot allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise
an awareness about it. (i) ---, laws should be enforced strictly. (j) --- we
fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
Answer: a) but; b) Firstly/At first; c) When/As; d) and; e)

Secondly/Second/Moreover/Besides; f)
Moreover/Besides/Furthermore/Thirdly: g) Finally/Ultimately/Again; h)
So/For this/ Therefore; I) in this respect/Therefore/Moreover; j) If
4. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Sylhet

Board-2017;Dinajpur Board-2016]
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is
the happiest man on earth, (a)---. To be honest, a man should have
trustworthiness. (b)---, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the
time being. (c)---, he goes to the dogs. (d)---. we should be honest. It is
said that honesty is the best policy. (e)--- dishonesty is the sign of
downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f)---, dishonest people are
cursed. (g)--- children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is
widely observed that children follow their parents. (h)--- business of
life. (i)---, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are
honest. (j)--- they can mould their characters.
Answer: (a) indeed/undoubtedly; (b) Because; (c) But; (d)

So/Therefore; (e) Whereas/But; (f) On the other hand/On the contrary;
(g) So/Therefore/For this reason; (h) That is why/Hence; (i) In
addition/Besides; (j) Thus/In this way
1. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Dhaka

Board-2016]
A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) --- a lamb was also drinking
water from the downstream of the same brook. The lion saw the lamb
and decided to devour it. (b) -- he was thinking about how to
accomplish his evil design. (c)--- he hit upon a plan. (d) --- the lion
complained that the lamb was disturbing him by muddying water. But
the lamb said that he was drinking water from downstream. (e) --- the
questions of muddying water on his part did not arise. (f)--- the lamb
argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water for him as he
was drinking water upstream. (g) --- the lion retorted that the lamb
spoke oil of him a year ago. (h)--- the lamb said that he was not born a
year ago. The lion grew into a rage. (i)--- he said that perhaps his
father spokes ill of him last year. (j)--- the lion had the right to take
revenge and kill the lamb.
Answer: (a) as; (b) so; (c) that; (d) while; (e) in fact; (f) if; (g) which; (h)
who; (i) and; (j) therefore/so
2. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Rajshahi

Board-2016]
(a) --- I was walking along the road the other day, I happened to notice
a small brown leather purse lying on the pavement. I picked it up and
opened it to see (b) ---- I could find out the owner’s name. There was
nothing inside. It (c) --- some small change and a rather old photograph
a picture of a woman and a young girl about twelve years old who
looked like the woman’s daughter. I put the photograph back (d) ---
took the purse to the police station. (e) --- I handed it to the sergeant-
in-charge. Before I left, the sergeant made a note of my name and
address In case the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me.
That evening I went to have dinner with an uncle and aunt of mine.
They had also invited another person, a young woman, (f) ---- there
would be four people at the table. The young woman’s face was
familiar, (g) --- I could not remember where I had seen it. I was quite
sure, (h) --- we had not met before. (i) --- Conversation, however, the
young woman happened to mark that she had lost her purse that
afternoon. I at once remembered where I had seen her face. She was
the young woman in the photograph (j) --- she was now much older.
Answer: (a) while; (b) whether/if; (c) had ; (d) and; (e) then/there; (f)
and ; (g) but ; (h) that; (i) during; (j) but
3. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. [Cumilla

Board-2016]
Mobile phone has become an essential gadget for everybody. (a) — it
has become very popular. (b) — it has created a number of problems.
It has (c) — advantages (d) — disadvantages. (e) — it helps to connect
people. (f) — it helps to exchange information (g) — it can be used for
various purpose. (h) — it has a few disadvantages. (i) — it can cause a
lot of troubles. (j) — its advantages are more than its disadvantages.
Answer: (a) As/Because/And; (b) But/However; (c) both/not only; (d)

and/but also; (e) Firstly/First of all/At first; (f) Secondly/Again; (g)
Furthermore/ Thirdly/Then again/Moreover/Beside; (h) However; (i)
which/that; (j) However/ Nevertheless/Above all/In fact
4. Complete the passage using suitable

connectors. [Sylhet Board-2016]
The gifts of science are uncountable. (a) --- we cast our eyes, we see
the wonders of science. Satellite TV channels are means through (b) ---
we can see and hear the events (c) --- are happening all over the world.
(d) ---, today we have specialized satellite channels on almost every
interest. (e) ---, people now have more choices and more freedom
about television programmes. Satellite channels help us a lot by
reporting on climatic conditions of different parts of the world. (f) ---,
we can be aware of storms, cyclones and tidal bores, (g) --- satellite
channels are helping us to a great extent to enrich our own culture and
tradition. (h) --- satellite channels are playing a favourable role, it is (i)
--- doing harm to our young and new generation. (j) --- still we cannot
deny the immense benefits we are getting from satellite channels.
Answer: (a) wherever; (b) which; (c) that; (d) in fact/really; (e)
therefore; (f) thus; (g) in addition/ moreover/besides; (h)
though/although; (i) also; (j) but
5. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.[Chattogram
Board-2016]
Bangladesh is mainly an agricultural country. (a)---, her economy and
prosperity depend on agriculture. (b)---, our agriculture depends on the
mercy of nature. (c)---, if there is sufficient rain, people can plough
their lands and sow seeds in time. (d)---, they can reap a good harvest.
(e)--- if it does not rain in time, the farmers cannot grow the crops
easily and they do not have a good harvest. (f)---, without water our
agriculture is lifeless. The rain is not always beneficial to our
agriculture (g) ---, sometimes it rains so much that it causes floods. (h)
---, our crops go underwater and most often, they are totally destroyed.
(i)---, the farmers who constitute the most part of our professional
people, lose everything. (j)---, we can safely conclude that our economy
depends on rain.
Answer: (a) So/Thus/In fact; (b) Again/but; (c) Hence/So/Therefore; (d)

As a result/That is why; (e) /On the contrary/but/ on the other hand; (f)
Therefore/ true that/ in fact; (g) for example/for instance; (h) That is
why/ As a result/When/ Then/Consequently; (i)
Consequently/Thus/So/As a result/For this; (j) Finally/ At last/So/In
fine/In short
HSC Article All Board Question 2015
1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles

(a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an
article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2015]
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.
Answer: a) the; b) The; c) The; d) ×; e) a; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) the

2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi
Board-2015; Jashore Board-2012]
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.
Answer: a) a; b) a; c) an; d) the; e) the; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) ×
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Cumilla
Board-2015]
(a) --- Discipline is seen in (b) --- 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 was no discipline in (i)-- nature, there would have been (j) --- chaos
everywhere.
Answer: a) ×; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) ×; h) a; i) ×; j) ×;
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Jashore
Board-2015]
Mr. Patrick is (a)--- European. As he is (b)--- Englishman, he knows (c)--- English well.
He is (d)--- honorable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having
(f)--- SOS, he went to (g)--- USA. His brother Milton living there joined (h)--- Army last
year. He is (i)--- younger of the two brothers. When Patrick met his brother he could not
but shed (j)--- tears.
Answer: a) a; b) an; c) ×; d) ×; e) a; f) a; g) the; h) the; i) the; j) ×
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet
Board-2015]
Life is full of (a)---unfavourable 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 many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g)--- virtuous
and
brave men can conquer (h)--- obstacles of life. (i)--- adverse situations have glorified
(j)--- mind
and character of great men.
Answer: a) ×; b) The; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) The; g) the; h) the; i) ×; j) the
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal
Board-2015]
The process of globalization requires (a)--- common language for international (b)---
communication. 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
people but (g)--- language that belongs to (h)--- world's people. This had led to (i)---
bewildering
variety of (j)--- English around the world.
Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) ×; e) an; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) ×
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Chattogram
Board-2015]
Television is (a)--- part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV
channels
through satellite. Among these, (b)--- Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV
channel is
very interesting and attractive. I think both (c)--- young and (d)--- old get pleasure from
this
channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) — everything of practical life. The
introducer
narrates everything in (f)--- most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g)---
unknown and mysterious world of (h)--- history and animals. (i)--- sea view is excellent. I
think it attracts (j)--- attention of all kinds of viewers.
Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) the; g) an; h) ×; i) The; j) the
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dinajpur
Board-2015; Barishal Board-2009]
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 realised that he had made (j)--- blunder.
Answer: a) the; b) the; c) a; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) a; i) an; j) a
HSC Article All Board Question 2014
Board-2014; Jashore Board-2014; Cumilla Board-2009,2014]
(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.
Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an/the; (e) a/the; (f) the; (g) ×; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet
Board-2014]
Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspired (b)--- man to shed last drop of blood to defend
the
freedom of his country. (c)--- man without patriotism is no better than (d)--- beast. (e)---
true patriot is honoured by (f)--- all. He thinks for (g)--- welfare of his country. On (h)---
other hand
(i)--- unpatriotic man thinks for his own interests. Those who die for (j)--- country are
true patriot. They are remembered even after their death.
Answer: a) a; b) a; c) A; d) a; e) A; f) ×; g) the; h) the; i) an; j) a/the
of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal
Board-2014]
Recently a detective watched (a)--- well dressed woman who always went into (b)---
large store
on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier
for (c)--
detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d)--- few small articles, After (e)--- little
time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f)---
assistant who
wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and
walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g)--- sales
assistant was her (h)--- daughter. The girl gave her (i)--- expensive dress once (j)--- week.
Answer: a) a; b) a; c) the; d) a; e) a; f) an; g) the; h) ×; i) an; j) a
HSC Article All Board Question with answer 2013

of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka
Board-2013; Rajshahi Board-2010]
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.
Answer: a) an; b) the; c) a; d) a; e) the; f) a; g) ×; h) a; i) a/the; j) ×
Board-2013]
Mosquito menace is one of (a) — most talked topics. (b) — fear and nuisance of
mosquito is called (c) — mosquito menace. For (d) — city dwellers it is (e) — constant
nuisance. Particularly at (f) — night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start
singing around (g) — us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) — attack of
mosquitoes. To prevent (i) — nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and
work in (j) — assorted efforts.
Answer: a) the; b) the; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) ×; g) ×; h) the; i) the; j) ×
14. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2013; Chattogram Board-2011]
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)--- bare
necessities of
life, they become (i)--- burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh.
Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) × d) the; e) a; f) a; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) the
15. Articles Exercise. [Jashore Board-2013, Chittagong Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2009]
Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a)--- asset. One day he may be (b)--- engineer or (c)---
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 life without (h)--- aim is like (i)--- ship without (j)--- rudder.
Answer: a) an; b) an; c) a; d) the; e) the; f) ×; g) an; h) an; i) a; j) a
16. Articles Exercise. [Cumilla Board-2013]
(a)--- morning walk is (b)--- good habit for all classes of (c)--- people. It is (d)--- simple
exercise
and good for health and (e)--- mentality. In the morning, (f)--- air is fresh and free from
any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g)--environment makes (h)--- effect on (i)---
nature in (j)--- morning.
Answer: a) ×; b) a; c) ×; d) a; e) ×; f) the; g) ×; h) an; i) ×; j) the
17. Articles Exercise. [Sylhet Board-2013]

A library is (a)--- part and parcel of (b)--- educational institution. It is (c)--- place where
we can find (d)--- books on almost all subjects. A library enables many (e)--- person to
read books. It creates (f)--- passion for learning. Students should pay (g)--- visit to a
library regularly. There should be libraries in every educational institution. But it is (h)---
matter of regret that all educational institution don’t have libraries. Setting up libraries is
(i)--- must to build up (j)--- educated nation.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) an; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) a; (g) a; (h) a; (i) a; (j) an.
18. Articles Exercise. [Barisal Board-2013]
Galib works in (a)--- nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b)--- capital city of Bangladesh. Being
(c)---
sensitive young man and (d)--- ex-student of (e)--- English literature, he takes the job as
(f)---
source of pleasure. As (g)--- honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h)--- clients.
Everyday
hundreds of people come to (i)--- bank and Galib happens to come across many of them
with (j)--- smiling face.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) an; (e) ×; (f) a; (g) an; (h) ×/the; (i) the; (j) a.
Passage Article with answer
19. Articles Exercise. [Dhaka Board-2012]
Tea is a drink. It is also (a)--- refreshing drink. The preparation to 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
Answer: (a) a (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) a (h) the (i) the (j) x
20. Articles Exercise. [Rajshahi Board-2012]
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.
Answer: (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) the (h) the/a (i) a (j) x
21. Articles Exercise. [Cumilla Board-2012]
(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.
Answer: (a) The (b) a (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) an (h) an (i) the (j) the
22. Articles Exercise. [Sylhet Board-2012]
Socrates believed that (a)--- angry man was more of (b)---- beast than a 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 doorstep 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.
Answer: (a) an (b)a (c) the (d) the (e)X (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) an
23. Articles Exercise. [Barishal Board-2012]
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 t 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.
Answer: (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) the (e) the (f) the (g) a/the (h) x (i)the (j) x
24. Articles Exercise. [Chattogram Board-2012]
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)-- a realization of all that it is not possible to develop the country keeping
women, (h)---- large section of (i)--- population in (j)--- dark.
Answer: (a) an (b) x (c) the (d) x (e) the (f)x (g) a (h) a (i) x (j) the
25. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2012]
(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, the
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.
Answer: (a) The (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) x (j) x
HSC article board question with answer
26. Articles Exercise. [Dhaka Board-2011; Jashore Board-2009]
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 the 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.
Answer: (a) the (b) the (c) x (d) a (e) x (f)a (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the
27. Articles Exercise. [Rajshahi Board-2011]
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.
Answer: (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) The (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) x (i) x (j) an
28. Articles Exercise. [Jashore Board-2011]
“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 connected with (i)-- small pleasure of life and has (j)-- little ambition.
Answer: (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
29. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2011]
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
downtrodden people. He is called (h) --- Shelly of Bengali literature. His
poems and songs inspired (i)---- Bangalies in (j)--- War libration.
Answer: (a) the (b) a (c) a (d ) the (e) the (f )the (g) the (h) the (i) the
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1.

Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given

(a) Sumi talks too much. It is ___ she were a mad.

(b) Can anyone tell me ___? I have never seen an elephant.

(d) ___ swimming in a river? I am so excited.

(f) It is a secret matter. We ___ not discuss this in public.

(g) Socrates who was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock ___ in

(i) Sometimes we ___ accept something unwillingly for the sake of

(j) I can hardly walk ___ run a race.

3. Cumilla Board -2024

(b) All passengers _____ fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is

(d)______ your family _____ ? Is it an extended family like ours?

(e)Your mother seems to be very weak. You ______ consult an

(g)____ have been significant changes in the types of entertainment

(h) Teacher learners _____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____ ?

(i) It is not easy to score a goal _____ hat trick.

(e) _____she _____ ? She is tall and has blonde hair.

(f) Although Lalon Shah ____ into a Hindu family, he grew up in a

Answer: a. as soon as; b. What's.....like; c. let alone; d. had better; e.

(b) ___ the weather today?

(e) ___ seems to be a crowd on the road. Let’s go and see.

(i) ___ is a lack of communication. They don’t understand the problem

(j) We ___ go home. It's getting dark.

6. [Barisal Board -2024]

(b) Deforestation is detrimental to the environment. We ______ stop

(d) It ______ is difficult to regain lost health. So we should always take

(f) What’s ______ like? Have you seen a camel?

(g) He cannot express his ideas in Bangla, ______ in English.

(j) Robert Herrick was a poet and a clergyman. He ______ in London.

(b) ___ Professor Nathaniel Kleitman ___? Though he looks serious, he is

(d) ____ is very hot today. Moreover, load-shedding is aggravating the

(e) ___ mother's love ____? It is incomparable.

(f) Ronny Heaslop's father is very sick. ____ seems to be no hope of

(g) The sky is getting dark. Nahian ____ carry an umbrella.

(h) Tahmid was too tired to walk, ____ run.

(d) His mother is sick. He needs to go home ___ possible.

(h) A good citizen ____ perform a lot of things.

(i) ____ the national flower of Bangladesh ____?

(j) ____honesty _____? It is the best quality of life.

Special use of some Words and phrases board question

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase or words given

(a) Time is very valuable. We — utilize time properly.

(a) These kids are fun-loving. They — play than study.

1. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given

Answer: a) it is high time; B) Would you mind; C) as if; D) was born; e)

Special uses of some words and phrases Board

Answer: a) had better; B) let alone; C) as though; D) was born; e)

Answer: a) let alone; B) What's it like; C) as if; D) What if; e) as soon

9. [HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]

Answer: a) would rather; b) as soon as; C) as if; D) have to; e) was

10. [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set)]

Answer: a) as if; B) would you mind; C) let alone; D) had better; e)

11. [Dhaka Board-2017[

Answer: a) have to; B) would rather; C) What if; D) What's it like; e) As

12. [Rajshahi Board-2017]

Answer: a) No sooner had; B) was born; C) as if; D) What if; e) would

13. [Cumilla Board-2017]

Answer: a) Would you mind; B) in case; C) have to; D) as though; e) as

14. [Jashore Board-2017]

Answer: a) there; B) let alone; c) as if; D) What's it like; e) What does..

(d)__ your family _ ? Is it an extended family like ours?

(h) Teacher learners _ the national flower of Bangladesh ?

(e) _she _ ? She is tall and has blonde hair.

(b) _ Professor Nathaniel Kleitman _? Though he looks serious, he is

(e) _ mother's love __? It is incomparable.

(i) the national flower of Bangladesh ?

(j) honesty _? It is the best quality of life.