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With Clues

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With Clues Worksheet-A
1. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
came asked Edge looked orchard during
gave safe Went mangoe picked lived
Once upon a time there (a) ----- a poor man called Suruj Ali. He (b) ----- after a large mango orchard. Hamidur Rahman was the owner of the orchard. One day some of Hamidur Rahmans friends (c) ----- to visit him. It was (d) ------- the summer season when the mangoes were ripe. So Hamidur Rahman (e) ------- Suruj Ali to pick some of the ripe (f) ---- for his friends. Suruj Ali (g) ----- to the (h) ----- and (i) ----some nice large mangoes. Then he (j) ----- them to his master.
2. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
were sit hold as at did
cast feel follow into
Hans (a)---- excited but nervous (b)---- he walked (c)--- Frankel’s library.The small metal object and the book (d)--- still there on Frankel’s desk.Hans (e)-- down and looked (f)---- the book .Then he (g)--- the metal object and (h)--- the instructions carefully. It was not easy to (i) ----the spell,but he (j)--- his best.
3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
forge bellows stood see looked were
laughing pulled walked bright back together
Mr Ahmed and the boys (a) ------ up to the smithy and (b) ----- in. Inside the hutst were two blacksmiths. They were working (c) ----- in front of their (d) ------. They could also (e) -- a young boyof about their own age. He was helping the two blacksmiths. He (f) ---a small metal chain. When he pulled it, the (g) --- blew. Mr Ahmed and his students could see the large bellows at the (h) --- of the smithy. And in front of the bellows (i) --- the forge. Though the two blacksmiths were small, their muscles (j) ---- as strong as iron.
4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
alert lay over fell recognised into
hospitalize into wiping unconscious walked informed
Mrs Siddiqua Murshed, Rinas grandmother got an accident near the college pond. She (a) ---- down and hurt hershelf. When Anwar and Kashem were walking home together, they noticed a small crowd near the college pond. Without making any delay, the two boys walked quickly (b) ----- to the crowd of people. Anwar (c) --- her. She was no other than Rinas grandmother. Anwar ran off and soon reached Rinas house. Rinas mother was (d) ---- of the accident. Taking down a note to Rina, she and Anwar (e) ---- quickly up the road towards the college pond together. They arrived at the college pond and Mrs Rahena Salam saw her mother still lying (f) ----- on the ground. She (g) - on her side with Kasem and a lady kneeling beside her. The lady was (h) ----- Mrs Siddiqua Moursheds forehead with a cool damp cloth. They decided to (i) ------ her immediately. Anwar somehow managed a push-cart and Mrs Salam, Kashem and Anwar gently lifted Mrs Murshed (j) ------ it.

5. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
able helping visit grateful learn about
All true being like
“While I was (a) ---- taken to the hospital, my granddaughter, Rina, looked after her young brother, Tunu, (b) ---- by herself. Then, when she and Luna came to (c) ---- me in hospital, she told a story to me. Its (d) ----- a very responsibal young person (e) ---------- herself, and its (f) ----------. After lunch, you’ll be (g) ---------- to hear Rinas story for yourselves. I think we can all (h) ---------- a lot from interesting stories like that. “I’m very (i) ---------- to all you young people for (j) ---------- me to recover from my accident so quickly.”

6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
grow snow cover off inside grow
bare finish out hard outside window
After sometime, the warm sunny days (a)…..Then the winter season came and the weather in Greece (b)….cold. The soft earth became (c)….and nothing could (d)……The leaves dropped (e)…..the trees and the countryside looked (f)….and grey. Then it started (g)….and the fields were covered in soft white snow. Mr Ant stayed (h)… his house. Through his (i)….he looked at the trees and the white fields (j)….in snow.
7. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
garden shop asked talking discussion teacher
make used looked with against over
The next day class 8 had (a)----with their general science (b)…..,Mr Anis Ahmed. “We‘ve been (c)….with our new student, Anwar, Sir,” said Kashem. “In his old school, they (d)…..the profit from their school (e)…..to make a school garden. We also (f)….a profit from our school shop and we have enough land in our school to make a (g)…..” Mr Ahmed (h)…out of the classroom widow. “Do you want to use that piece of land (i)….there?” (j)----Mr Ahmed.

8. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
bellows complecated smithy cast hard spell
heat instruments example rather bellows was
At the side of the laboratory (a) ---------- Frankels libray. In the laboratory, Frankel and Hans worked (b) ---------- together. Hans thought that the laboratory was (c) ---------- like a (d) ----------. For (e) ---------- they sometimes used chains, (f) ---------- and a forge to (g) ---------- and mix different kinds of metals. But the work was more (h) ---------- than a blacksmiths. They used their (i) ---------- to make spells, not spades and hoes. Frankel, however, did not (j) ---------- his spells in the labortary.
9. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
gave was chosen is were hot given chose
started dug stood flooded
A piece of land was (a) ---to the class 8 students. It (b) -----about twelve metres long and six metres wide. The Headmaster (c) ----it to them. He and Mr Ahmed (d) ------ it. It was (e)----for three reasons. It (f)….near the school’s well, was always sunny and during the rainy season never (g)------.That (h)----why it was suitable. So, when all the tools (i)….made, the students (j)…to work.
10. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
about quickly better Bent round
inside best broken heard upset
Rina stood up (a)---and looked down at the paper bag. It was broken and something inside was making damp. Rina (b)----down and carefully looked (c)—the paper bag. All her lovely eggs were (d)-----! She felt sad. She felt so (e)—that she started to cry. Suddenly she (f)----a voice. It was her (g)---friend. Luna put her hand(h)----Rina’s shoulders and soon Rina felt (i)---.Then they walked to school together and Rina told her (j)---the accident.
11. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary.
Leaves fell strong stopped admired boats
Stored before quietly Leisure happily for
While Mr Ant worked on his farm, Mr Grasshopper sang (a)---in the warm sun. And when he (b)---,he sat and (c)---the beautiful countryside all around him. He looked at the (d)---on the trees,the green fields and the fishermen’s (e)---on the sea. Then Mr. Grasshopper (f)---asleep. While Mr Grassopher slept (g)----in his chair, Mr Ant continued to work on his farm.(h)---many days, weeks and months, he was busy in his fields. And as soon as his crops were ready,he (i)----the grain in his granary. So while Mr Grassopher enjoyed his (j)----,Mr Ant worked hard from morning until night.
12. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
into Happen Ones queit celebration all
see tell decide Show
After lunch, Rina told her story to everyone. She liked to (a) ------ stories and could tell very good (b) ------. Everyone sat (c) ------- and listened to her. “This is a true story. It really (d) -------,” Rina explained. “I (e) ------- thye story in a letter to a newspaper. My friends mother (f) -------- it to me. I liked the letter so much that I (g) ------- to make it (h) ------ a story.” First she told the story to tunu and her grandmother. Now she is telling it to (i) -------- her family and friends at her grandmothers (j) --------.

13. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
exist hard summer during plenty used
think about future agreed nature really
Mr Grasshopper didn’t like to work (a)-----the lovely hot (b)----days. “It’s (c)---not necessary,” he told Mr Ant. “Why do you work so (d)----when there is (e)---of food to eat?” Mr Grasshopper asked him. “There is plenty of food now” (f)-----Mr Ant. “But what (g)----the future?” “Oh, the (h)----! exclaimed Mr Grasshopper. “Why do you (i)----about the future. Mr Ant? It really does not (j)----!”
14. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
tell ask problem reply sunny tree
shade well worry garden green bit
One (a)---- morning, Mr Anis Ahmed and his class 8 students were looking at the tender (b)---- plants in their school (c)-----. “They’re growing very(d)----,” said Mr Anis Ahmed. “But I’m a bit (e)--- about them. “Why? (f)--- Shahid. “What’s the (g)---?” “Well,” Mr Anis Ahmed (h)----. Come and sit in the (i)---- of this tree and I’ll (j)--- you.”
15. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
grateful invited celebration again about
more returned thought feeling parents
Mrs Murshed (a)----home after (b)—a week.She was (c)---strong (d)---after a few days(e)---.Then she (f)----about a (g)---for the students.She was really (h)---to them.For this,she (i)---Rina,her friends and their (j)---.
16. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
planned happy family grateful to vegetables
some admitted this gave
Mr Ahmed (a)---some (b)---for Rina’s grandmother.She was (c)----in Nurpur Hospital.Rina’s (d)---was (e)---to Mr Ahmed.For (f)---Mrs Salam (g)---to give Mr Ahmed (h)---eggs.Rina was (i)---to give the eggs (j)----Mr Ahmed.
17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
helped grateful classmates story taken
are about take hospital young
Rina’s grandmother was (a)----to hospital.She would (b)—there for (c)---a week.Anwar and Kashem (d)----Rina’s (e)---.They (f)----her mother to (g)---her grandmother to the (h)---.Rina’s family was (i)----to the (j)---people.
18. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
decide be situate live face use
dislike settle take leave
There (a)----a young man,named Ruplal who (b)---with his family in a small village(c)—near a jungle.Though the farm was beautiful,he (d)---many problems there.He (e)---the place because the people of the place (f)—to quarrel always.So he (g)—to leave his village and (h)—in the jungle,Finally he (i)—his village (j)---necessary things with him.

19. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. 10
embarrassed wanted call house called
visitors home read company moment
One day Anwar kept (a)----in his reading room.Then some (b)---came to their (c)----to see his father.But at that (d)----his father was not at (e)----.His mother (f)---to go out to find and (g)---his father home.So she (h)—Anwar and told him to give (i)---to the visitors.But Anwar felt (j)---in the midst of the grown up people.
20. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
feel arrive by recover like start
short with come as sense grateful
Half an hour later the (a)---of Anwar and Kashem,the celebration (b)---.The function started (c)----the speech of Mrs Murshed.In her (d)----speech,she thanked everyone for (e)---to the party.She said that she (f)---for the help of the young people (g)—Anwar and Kashem.She (h)---proud for their (i)---of responsibility.She was also (j)---to them.
21. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
went come down gave take flew
right spoke about introduced explained found
I think I (a)----to you on the telephone (b)----20 minutes ago. “Yes,that’s (c)---,”said Rafiq. “Please (d)----in.” So Mrs Green (e)---in and sat (f)---.Then Rafiq (g)---Salma to Mrs Green. “This is my younger sister,Salma,”he (h)---“Salma(i)—your bag in the road and brought it here.” Salma (j)---Mrs Green the bag.
22. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
start go ask bring eat sweet
orchard master mangoes with
Suruj Ali (a)-----to the orchard and carefully picked some nice,large (b)----.Then he gave them to (c)---when Hamidur Rahman and his friends (d)----eating them.Hamidur Rahman said, “These mangoes don’t taste (e)----.They’re sour! How can we (f)---them?” So he called Suruj Ali back and (g)----him to take the sour mangoes away and (h)---some sweer ones from his (i)----.Suruj Ali came soon (i)---some ripe mangoes.
23. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
perform be appoint name own entertain
pick tell invite call
Once there (a)----a rich man.He (b)----a big mango orchard.He (c)---a caretaker (d)---Suruj Ali.He (e)---his job sincerely.One day the rich man (f)---some of his friends to his house.He wanted to (g)---them with sweet mangoes.He (h)—the caretaker and (i)---him to bring some sweet mangoes for the guests.Accordingly Suruj Ali (j)---some mangoes for them.

24. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
near sight Student inhabitant returning
picked something should take thought
Salma was a (a)----of class 8.She was an (b)---of Dhaka city.One day she was (c)---home.On the way,(d)---came in her(e)---.She went (f)---the bag.She thought not to (g)—it.But again she (h)---that she (i)---take it.Then she (j)---it and took home.
25. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
happy asked pale moment talking
why tired see mother arrive
Rina’s mother was (a)---to her (b)----.At that (c)---,Rina and Luna (d)---there.Grandmother was (e)----to (f)---the girls.Grandmother(g)---Rina(h)---she was looking so (i)----why she was looking so (j)---.
26. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
green very kind went holiday wanted
some put asked you explained replied
“Would you like (a)----tea?” Salma asked Mrs. (b)--. “Oh,yes please.” (c)---Mrs Green, “That’s very (d)---of you.” “My husband and I are on (e)---in Bangladesh”she (f)---. “This morning we (g)---to go to the bank.We (h)—in a rickshaw.But it was (i)—small.I (j)---my bag behind it.

With Clues Worksheet-A Answer

1. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
came asked Edge looked orchard during
gave safe Went mangoe picked lived
Once upon a time there (a) ----- a poor man called Suruj Ali. He (b) ----- after a large mango orchard. Hamidur Rahman was the owner of the orchard. One day some of Hamidur Rahmans friends (c) ----- to visit him. It was (d) ------- the summer season when the mangoes were ripe. So Hamidur Rahman (e) ------- Suruj Ali to pick some of the ripe (f) ---- for his friends. Suruj Ali (g) ----- to the (h) ----- and (i) ----some nice large mangoes. Then he (j) ----- them to his master.
Answer: (a) lived (b) looked (c) came (d) during (e) asked (f) mangoes (g) went (h) orchard (i) picked (j) gave
2. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
were sit hold as at did
cast feel follow into
Hans (a)---- excited but nervous (b)---- he walked (c)--- Frankel’s library.The small metal object and the book (d)--- still there on Frankel’s desk.Hans (e)-- down and looked (f)---- the book .Then he (g)--- the metal object and (h)--- the instructions carefully. It was not easy to (i) ----the spell,but he (j)--- his best.
Answer: (a) felt (b) as (c) onto (d) were (e) sat (f) at (g) held (h) followed (i) cast(j) did
3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
forge bellows stood see looked were
laughing pulled walked bright back together
Mr Ahmed and the boys (a) ------ up to the smithy and (b) ----- in. Inside the hutst were two blacksmiths. They were working (c) ----- in front of their (d) ------. They could also (e) -- a young boyof about their own age. He was helping the two blacksmiths. He (f) ---a small metal chain. When he pulled it, the (g) --- blew. Mr Ahmed and his students could see the large bellows at the (h) --- of the smithy. And in front of the bellows (i) --- the forge. Though the two blacksmiths were small, their muscles (j) ---- as strong as iron.
Answer: (a) walked (b) looked (c) together (d) forge (e) see (f) pulled (g) bellows (h) back (i) stood (j) were
4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
alert lay over fell recognised into
hospitalize into wiping unconscious walked informed
Mrs Siddiqua Murshed, Rinas grandmother got an accident near the college pond. She (a) ---- down and hurt hershelf. When Anwar and Kashem were walking home together, they noticed a small crowd near the college pond. Without making any delay, the two boys walked quickly (b) ----- to the crowd of people. Anwar (c) --- her. She was no other than Rinas grandmother. Anwar ran off and soon reached Rinas house. Rinas mother was (d) ---- of the accident. Taking down a note to Rina, she and Anwar (e) ---- quickly up the road towards the college pond together. They arrived at the college pond and Mrs Rahena Salam saw her mother still lying (f) ----- on the ground. She (g) - on her side with Kasem and a lady kneeling beside her. The lady was (h) ----- Mrs Siddiqua Moursheds forehead with a cool damp cloth. They decided to (i) ------ her immediately. Anwar somehow managed a push-cart and Mrs Salam, Kashem and Anwar gently lifted Mrs Murshed (j) ------ it.
Answer: (a) fell (b) over (c) recognised (d) informed (e) walked (f) unconscious (g) lay (h) wiping (i) hospitalized (j) onto

5. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
able helping visit grateful learn about
All true being like
“While I was (a) ---- taken to the hospital, my granddaughter, Rina, looked after her young brother, Tunu, (b) ---- by herself. Then, when she and Luna came to (c) ---- me in hospital, she told a story to me. Its (d) ----- a very responsibal young person (e) ---------- herself, and its (f) ----------. After lunch, you’ll be (g) ---------- to hear Rinas story for yourselves. I think we can all (h) ---------- a lot from interesting stories like that. “I’m very (i) ---------- to all you young people for (j) ---------- me to recover from my accident so quickly.”
Answer: (a) being (b) all (c) visit (d) about (e) like (f) true (g) able (h) learn (i) grateful (j) helping

6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
grow snow cover off inside grow
bare finish out hard outside window
After sometime, the warm sunny days (a)…..Then the winter season came and the weather in Greece (b)….cold. The soft earth became (c)….and nothing could (d)……The leaves dropped (e)…..the trees and the countryside looked (f)….and grey. Then it started (g)….and the fields were covered in soft white snow. Mr Ant stayed (h)… his house. Through his (i)….he looked at the trees and the white fields (j)….in snow.
Answer(a) finished (b) grew (c) hard (d) grow (e) off (f) bare (g) snowing (h) inside (i) windows (j) covered
7. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
garden shop asked talking discussion teacher
make used looked with against over
The next day class 8 had (a)----with their general science (b)…..,Mr Anis Ahmed. “We‘ve been (c)….with our new student, Anwar, Sir,” said Kashem. “In his old school, they (d)…..the profit from their school (e)…..to make a school garden. We also (f)….a profit from our school shop and we have enough land in our school to make a (g)…..” Mr Ahmed (h)…out of the classroom widow. “Do you want to use that piece of land (i)….there?” (j)----Mr Ahmed.
Answer: (a) discussion (b) teacher (c) talking (d) used (e) shop (f) make (g) garden (h) looked (i) over (j) asked

8. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
bellows complecated smithy cast hard spell
heat instruments example rather bellows was
At the side of the laboratory (a) ---------- Frankels libray. In the laboratory, Frankel and Hans worked (b) ---------- together. Hans thought that the laboratory was (c) ---------- like a (d) ----------. For (e) ---------- they sometimes used chains, (f) ---------- and a forge to (g) ---------- and mix different kinds of metals. But the work was more (h) ---------- than a blacksmiths. They used their (i) ---------- to make spells, not spades and hoes. Frankel, however, did not (j) ---------- his spells in the labortary.
Answer (a) was (b) hard (c) rather (d) smithy (e) example (f) bellows (g) heat (h) complicated (i) instruments (j) cast
9. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
gave was chosen is were hot given chose
started dug stood flooded
A piece of land was (a) ---to the class 8 students. It (b) -----about twelve metres long and six metres wide. The Headmaster (c) ----it to them. He and Mr Ahmed (d) ------ it. It was (e)----for three reasons. It (f)….near the school’s well, was always sunny and during the rainy season never (g)------.That (h)----why it was suitable. So, when all the tools (i)….made, the students (j)…to work.
Answer: (a)given (b) was (c) gave (d) chose (e) chosen (f) stood (g) flooded (h) is (i)were (j) started
10. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
about quickly better Bent round
inside best broken heard upset
Rina stood up (a)---and looked down at the paper bag. It was broken and something inside was making damp. Rina (b)----down and carefully looked (c)—the paper bag. All her lovely eggs were (d)-----! She felt sad. She felt so (e)—that she started to cry. Suddenly she (f)----a voice. It was her (g)---friend. Luna put her hand(h)----Rina’s shoulders and soon Rina felt (i)---.Then they walked to school together and Rina told her (j)---the accident.
Answer: (a) quickly (b) bent (c) inside (d) broken (e) upset (f) heard (g) best (h) round (i) better (j) about
11. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary.
Leaves fell strong stopped admired boats
Stored before quietly Leisure happily for
While Mr Ant worked on his farm, Mr Grasshopper sang (a)---in the warm sun. And when he (b)---,he sat and (c)---the beautiful countryside all around him. He looked at the (d)---on the trees,the green fields and the fishermen’s (e)---on the sea. Then Mr. Grasshopper (f)---asleep. While Mr Grassopher slept (g)----in his chair, Mr Ant continued to work on his farm.(h)---many days, weeks and months, he was busy in his fields. And as soon as his crops were ready,he (i)----the grain in his granary. So while Mr Grassopher enjoyed his (j)----,Mr Ant worked hard from morning until night.
Answer: (a) happily (b) stopped (c) admired (d) leaves (e) boats (f) fell (g) quietly (h) for (i) stored (j) leisure
12. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
into Happen Ones queit celebration all
see tell decide Show
After lunch, Rina told her story to everyone. She liked to (a) ------ stories and could tell very good (b) ------. Everyone sat (c) ------- and listened to her. “This is a true story. It really (d) -------,” Rina explained. “I (e) ------- thye story in a letter to a newspaper. My friends mother (f) -------- it to me. I liked the letter so much that I (g) ------- to make it (h) ------ a story.” First she told the story to tunu and her grandmother. Now she is telling it to (i) -------- her family and friends at her grandmothers (j) --------.
Answer : (a) tell (b) ones (c) quietly (d) happened (e) saw (f) showed (g) decided (h) into (i) all (j) celebration

13. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
exist hard summer during plenty used
think about future agreed nature really
Mr Grasshopper didn’t like to work (a)-----the lovely hot (b)----days. “It’s (c)---not necessary,” he told Mr Ant. “Why do you work so (d)----when there is (e)---of food to eat?” Mr Grasshopper asked him. “There is plenty of food now” (f)-----Mr Ant. “But what (g)----the future?” “Oh, the (h)----! exclaimed Mr Grasshopper. “Why do you (i)----about the future. Mr Ant? It really does not (j)----!”
Answer:(a) during (b) summer (c) really (d) hard (e) plenty (f) agreed (g) about (h) future (i) care (j) exist
14. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
tell ask problem reply sunny tree
shade well worry garden green bit
One (a)---- morning, Mr Anis Ahmed and his class 8 students were looking at the tender (b)---- plants in their school (c)-----. “They’re growing very(d)----,” said Mr Anis Ahmed. “But I’m a bit (e)--- about them. “Why? (f)--- Shahid. “What’s the (g)---?” “Well,” Mr Anis Ahmed (h)----. Come and sit in the (i)---- of this tree and I’ll (j)--- you.”
Answer (a) sunny (b) green (c) garden (d) well (e) worried (f) asked (g) problem (h) replied (i) shade (j) tell
15. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
grateful invited celebration again about
more returned thought feeling parents
Mrs Murshed (a)----home after (b)—a week.She was (c)---strong (d)---after a few days(e)---.Then she (f)----about a (g)---for the students.She was really (h)---to them.For this,she (i)---Rina,her friends and their (j)---.
Answer: (a) returned (b) about (c) feeling (d) again (e) more (f) though (g) parts (h) grateful (i) invited (j) parents
16. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
planned happy family grateful to vegetables
some admitted this gave
Mr Ahmed (a)---some (b)---for Rina’s grandmother.She was (c)----in Nurpur Hospital.Rina’s (d)---was (e)---to Mr Ahmed.For (f)---Mrs Salam (g)---to give Mr Ahmed (h)---eggs.Rina was (i)---to give the eggs (j)----Mr Ahmed.
Answer: (a) gave (b) vegetables (c) admitted (d) family (e) grateful (f) this (g) planed (h) some (i) happy (j) to
17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
helped grateful classmates story taken
are about take hospital young
Rina’s grandmother was (a)----to hospital.She would (b)—there for (c)---a week.Anwar and Kashem (d)----Rina’s (e)---.They (f)----her mother to (g)---her grandmother to the (h)---.Rina’s family was (i)----to the (j)---people.
Answer : (a) taken (b) be (c) about (d) are (e) classmates (f)helped(g) take (h)hospital (i) grateful (j) young
18. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
decide be situate live face use
dislike settle take leave
There (a)----a young man,named Ruplal who (b)---with his family in a small village(c)—near a jungle.Though the farm was beautiful,he (d)---many problems there.He (e)---the place because the people of the place (f)—to quarrel always.So he (g)—to leave his village and (h)—in the jungle,Finally he (i)—his village (j)---necessary things with him.
Answer : (a) was (b) lived (c) situated (d) faced (e) disliked (f) used (g) decided (h) settled (i) taking

19. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. 10
embarrassed wanted call house called
visitors home read company moment
One day Anwar kept (a)----in his reading room.Then some (b)---came to their (c)----to see his father.But at that (d)----his father was not at (e)----.His mother (f)---to go out to find and (g)---his father home.So she (h)—Anwar and told him to give (i)---to the visitors.But Anwar felt (j)---in the midst of the grown up people.
Answer:(a) reading (b) visitors (c) house (d) moment (e) home (f) wanted (g) call (h) called (i) company (j) embarrassed
20. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
feel arrive by recover like start
short with come as sense grateful
Half an hour later the (a)---of Anwar and Kashem,the celebration (b)---.The function started (c)----the speech of Mrs Murshed.In her (d)----speech,she thanked everyone for (e)---to the party.She said that she (f)---for the help of the young people (g)—Anwar and Kashem.She (h)---proud for their (i)---of responsibility.She was also (j)---to them.
Answer : (a) arrival (b) started (c) with (d) short (e) coming (f) was recovered (g) like (h) felt (i) sense (j) grateful
21. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
went come down gave take flew
right spoke about introduced explained found
I think I (a)----to you on the telephone (b)----20 minutes ago. “Yes,that’s (c)---,”said Rafiq. “Please (d)----in.” So Mrs Green (e)---in and sat (f)---.Then Rafiq (g)---Salma to Mrs Green. “This is my younger sister,Salma,”he (h)---“Salma(i)—your bag in the road and brought it here.” Salma (j)---Mrs Green the bag.
Answer: (a) spoke (b) about (c) right (d) come (e)went (f) down (g) introduced (h) explained (i) found (j) gave
22. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
start go ask bring eat sweet
orchard master mangoes with
Suruj Ali (a)-----to the orchard and carefully picked some nice,large (b)----.Then he gave them to (c)---when Hamidur Rahman and his friends (d)----eating them.Hamidur Rahman said, “These mangoes don’t taste (e)----.They’re sour! How can we (f)---them?” So he called Suruj Ali back and (g)----him to take the sour mangoes away and (h)---some sweer ones from his (i)----.Suruj Ali came soon (i)---some ripe mangoes.
Answer: (a) went (b) mangoes (c) master (d) started (e) sweet (f) eat (g) asked (h) bring (i) orchard (j) with
23. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
perform be appoint name own entertain
pick tell invite call
Once there (a)----a rich man.He (b)----a big mango orchard.He (c)---a caretaker (d)---Suruj Ali.He (e)---his job sincerely.One day the rich man (f)---some of his friends to his house.He wanted to (g)---them with sweet mangoes.He (h)—the caretaker and (i)---him to bring some sweet mangoes for the guests.Accordingly Suruj Ali (j)---some mangoes for them.
Answer: (a) was (b) owned (c) appointed (d) named (e) performed (f) invited (g) entertain (h) called (i) told (j) picked

24. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
near sight Student inhabitant returning
picked something should take thought
Salma was a (a)----of class 8.She was an (b)---of Dhaka city.One day she was (c)---home.On the way,(d)---came in her(e)---.She went (f)---the bag.She thought not to (g)—it.But again she (h)---that she (i)---take it.Then she (j)---it and took home.
Answer: (a) student (b) inhabitant (c) returning (d) something (e) sight (f) near (g) take (h) thought (i) should (j) picked
25. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
happy asked pale moment talking
why tired see mother arrive
Rina’s mother was (a)---to her (b)----.At that (c)---,Rina and Luna (d)---there.Grandmother was (e)----to (f)---the girls.Grandmother(g)---Rina(h)---she was looking so (i)----why she was looking so (j)---.
Answer: (a) talking (b) mother (c) moment (d) arrived (e) happy (f) see (g) asked (h) why (i) pale (j) tired
26. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary.
green very kind went holiday wanted
some put asked you explained replied
“Would you like (a)----tea?” Salma asked Mrs. (b)--. “Oh,yes please.” (c)---Mrs Green, “That’s very (d)---of you.” “My husband and I are on (e)---in Bangladesh”she (f)---. “This morning we (g)---to go to the bank.We (h)—in a rickshaw.But it was (i)—small.I (j)---my bag behind it.
Answer: (a) some (b) Green (c) replied (d) kind (e) holiday (f) explined (g) wanted (h) went (i) very (j) put

With clues Worksheet-4.0

English First Paper

1. DB-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x 10=10
food destroyed crisis    rise    habitat unsuitable
turn rain live cut be effect
If we (a)----- trees at random, one day our count will (b)------- into a desert. All living animals and birds will not find any (c) -----or shelter to (d) ----- in. They will be (e) -----.There will be no (f) ----and as a result our agriculture will face a great (g) ------. The temperature will (h)----- and it will cause greenhouse (i) -----.The country will be ( j) -----for living.
2. RB-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x10=10
livelihood causes took products depend brings
agricultural on consumption supplies beautiful decline
Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)------    . It is an (b) ------country. Most of Many people of this country directly or indirectly (c) ------on agriculture for their (d) -------.Many important industries depend on agricultural (e) ------ . Agriculture (f)-------    food stuff for human and animal (g) -------- . Any (h) ----- in agricultural products (i) ----- economic depression in the country. Failure of crops (j) -----sufferings of the entire people.
3. DN B-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
known bold hunger thirst inspired inconceivable
see courage curiosity satisfied dangerous technology
Man has an unquenchable (a)---- for knowledge. In fact, he is never (b)-------- with what he has (c) ----- and seen. He wants to know and (d)------    more and more. This (e) — to know more, coupled with his (f) — spirit of adventure, has (g)----    him to undertake and carry out difficult and (h)------ tasks. In the fields of science and (i) ------man has already achieved what was once( j) -------.
4. JB-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x10=10
prevent enables take excellent tired fitness
physically fills struggles essential free helps
Physical exercise is (a) — for all. It keeps us (b) --- strong and healthy. Our life is full of activities and (c) —. We can face them if we have physical and sound (d) ---- .It is physical exercise which (e) — us to have a sound mind in a body. Physical exercise (f) --- some other benefits too. It also offers us an (g)---- recreation. It takes our mind (h)-----from the drudgery of work and (i) --- it with joy. So we must j)----physical exercise for our sound health.
5. COM B-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
through work long blue ready    inferior
dignity sacrifice    high    aware above same
Man's (a)--------- depends on his work, Man is a rational being. He is to (b) ------ for others. He should not be proud of his (c)----- blood. He should be (d) ------ to help anyone of any class. The man whom he is helping may be (e)------ to him by birth. But after all he is a man. He has the (f)-----blood and flesh the (g)------ kind of man. So, he should (h)--------his own life for others' welfare. We cannot live (i)-----on earth. We must die one day. We can live (j) ----- our work.
6. CTG B-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary.lx10=10
dependence risen necessity around production    shortage circumstances    shift improved sustained    dependent    demand
Power is the key to the economic growth of any country. The (a) — of power is only known when load-shedding occurs. Though rural fife of Bangladesh is not totally (b) ---- on power, urban life cannot be (c) — without electricity. At present we have (d) — of around 4000 MW electricity and the (e) –--- is around 2000 MW. This demand is ever on the (f) ----- . In 2020 the national demand for electricity will rise to (g) ----- 8000 MW. The reality is that this situation cannot be (h) ----- just by installing some high capacity power generation plants. Under these (i) ----- we should create a master plan to increase the production of electricity and also have to j) ------- our concentration to alternative fuel source.
7. Syl B-2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box below. There are more words than necessary. lX10=10
like distress getting take ensure mutual
treat seems make familiar developing communicate
8. As the world's communication is (a) — day by day the world seems to be (b)-----smaller. For the development of communication system, now we can easily (c)    with the people of other countries within a moment. Now the world (d)    to be a village and the countries seem to be families. If we develop our (e)    understanding and co-operation, we can (f) — our world a better place. We should never (g) — others as enemies but friends. As a friend we should (h) — immediate help to other countries in their (i) — and sorrows we should( j) ------them to be our neighbours.
9. BB- 2011
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
clean    made    on important objects clothes.
empty forces full currents    under water
The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b)-----    objects. Natural (c) ------ are stones, trees, air and (d) —. Man made objects are houses, cars (e)-------    and chemicals. Natural (f)-----are cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes. storms and ocean (g) ----- Life exists different conditions. It is very (i) -----to keep the environment (j)----- .
10. DB2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : Ix10=10
help inactive others aversion hence anything
claim ability charity indolent devoid dignity
What is begging? Begging is the (a)----- of others. It does not give (b)---- good to the society. It is totally unproductive and (c)---- , it has no output. It does not develop a man's (d)--- or will to be self-reliant. It makes him (e)-----and habitually (f)— and dependent on others. It makes a man (g) —any sense of self-respect. Hence those who live by begging cannot (h) —for any dignity in the society because of their (i) ---to work. They only seek the charily of j)----- and become burden to the society.
11. Com B 2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : - IX10=10
efforts removing help assist aware thought
literacy enlarge social increase illiteracy realise
Inability to read and write is (a)---- . It hinders all development (b)-----of the government. The literacy rate of Bangladesh is still low. We have to (c)---- this rate for entire development of the country. A country's development cannot be (d)---    of keeping the large number of people (e)------ . Government alone cannot meet this challenge without the (f)---- of the literate community. It is the (g)------ responsibility of the literate people to (h)---- the government for the eradication. Of illiteracy. We must (i)----- that we cannot exist as a nation without (j)------ illiteracy from the society.
12. Raj B 2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :—1XI0=10
mentally educated help genius useful s sympathetic
provides improve knowledge develop self-reliant virtue
Proper education (a)----- a learner with opportunity to (b)-------    all his talents. Its aim is to (c)-----    him physically and (d)-----    so that he can be (e)-----    to himself and to the society. An educated man is (f)------ but he can also assist others in attaining this great (g)----- He is supposed to be well mannered, kind and (h)------    So, a man who has acquired (i)-----    and skill cannot be called a truly (j) -----man only for his material development.

13. JB 2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :-- 1X10=10
evil very lives neglected proper regret real when been remember get about
Our freedom fighters are the (a)----- heroes of our country. We should (b)----them as they sacrificed their (c)---- for the cause of motherland. It is a matter of great (d)---- that most of them are (e)---- and our young generation does not know their valiant struggle. Yet today many of the real freedom fighters have not (g)- --found out and established. Some of them lead a (h)----- poor life. The authority should take (i)---- step to enlist them and give them (j) ------honour.

14. BB 2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10
travel age civilization regular sphere modern    ancient difficult time greater possible constant
We live in an (a)-----    of science. We can see the influence of science in all (b) -----. Science is a (c) ------- companion of our daily life. We have made the impossible things (d) -----by means of science. The modern (e)------ is a contribution of science. At present we can easily (f)    from one place to another. But in (g)----- time journey was (h)    . Man has to spend a lot of (i)----- and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be explored for (j) ----welfare of mankind.
15. SB2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box below. There arc more words than necessary :— IX10=10
defend materialized so-called cherished noble pretender
inspires inherent aloft fake fraud remember
16. Patriotism is a (a)---- virtue. It is an (b)---- instinct in human nature. It (c)---- a man to shed every drop of blood to (d)-----the liberty and dignity of the country.- But patriotism should not be merely a (e)---- slogan in the public meeting to (f)---- the people. It should be (g)---- in the core of heart and (h)---- in our deeds. We should keep ourselves above from the (i)------ patriotism. Everybody should bear in mind that a (j)---- must be defeated. Nobody will remember or honour a mock patriot.
Ctg B-2010
17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : — IX10=10
epend unnaturally depression industries provide live plays damages overcome supplies decline know
Ours is an agricultural. country. Hence most of the citizens of our country. directly or indirectly (a)--------on agriculture for their livelihood. Many important (b)----- of our country also depend on agricultural products. Agriculture (c)-------a vital role in our national economy. It (d)-------food stuff for both human and animal consumption. So people have to suffer a lot if there is any (e)----- in agricultural products. The sufferings o f the farmers and working class of people (f)------no bounds. The failure of crops causes a great economic (g)------in the country and prices of daily necessaries may go (h)------up. The floods and the subsequent (i) ------ of agricultural products are burning examples of it. We are lucky that our government has successfully j)------the problems.
18. DN B 2010
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. You can make grammatical changes if necessary : 1X10 = 10
livelihood causes    took    products    depend    brings
agriculture on consumption beautiful supplies decline
Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)------ .It is an (b)------ country. Most of the people of this country directly or indirectly (c)-------    on agriculture for their (d)------    . Many important industries depend on agricultural (e) ------
19. Agriculture (f) ------foodstuff for human and animal (g) --------- . Any (h) ------- in agricultural products (i) ------ economic depression in the country. Failure of crops (j)----- sufferings to the entire people.
20. DB-2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10
prepare natural sphere hand use generously purpose resources fertile land rocky locality
Nature has given her (a)- — — to us more (V—than many other countries of the world. Think about our (c)— - — — -, It is soft and (d)--- — -. Our farmers who have simple (e)- — - made tools can easily dig, plough and (0- — — the soil with them. Whereas lands of most other countries which are hard and (g) — — — cannot be easily dug, ploughed and prepared. We have a great (h)- — — — advantages too. We can (1) — -most of our lands for the j)— of agriculture and industry.
21. Com B 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10
little prevent remote causes irrigate behind easy recent river great verify close
Crops need water. Farmers must (a) their fields if there is very (b) - rain at any time. But irrigation is not (c)---- if there is no river (d)------ to the crops. Canals can carry (e)— water to the field. Sometimes much water (f)—flood. A dam may (g)--------difficulties of irrigation. A (h)------- lake can be built (i)---- the dam . Dams are not j)------invention.
22. Raj 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10
loses both continuous real competition matched
progress loss enjoyment win matching result
Without effort there can be no (a)---- in life. Life (b)----- its interest if there is no struggle. Games become dull, if there is no (c)    in them and if the (d)    can be easily foreseen. No matter we (e)    the, game or lose it.The keener the contest, the greater the (f)----- . A victory is not a (g)----- triumph unless (h) -------the sides are equally (i) ----- Whether, we like it or not, life is one (j) ---- competitive examination.
23. JB 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10
made passed need least literate illiterate    waste remove educate necessary education compulsory
We must not (a)----- our energy and money any more. We (b) —to take steps to (c) -----our people. Emphasis should be given on primary (d) There should be at (e)-----one primary school in each and every village. We are happy that our govt. has (f) ------primary education (g)------ . A law has been (h)------- in the assembly. To (i) ------ illiteracy from the country, some more steps may be taken. The j)------ adults need to be educated.

24. Syl B 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10
visited purse premises had frequently has
25. collected exhibitions tempted making crowded displayed
Of all the (a)---- , the book fairs are of recent origin. They are (b)------held in towns and cities now. Last year I (c)-------Ekusher Boi Mela in Bangla Academy (d)--------. There were a number of stalls and thousands of books were (e) It was a great opportunity of (f)------- a varied choice of books. So many book lovers (g)--------there, I was (h)------ to buy a lot of books but my (i)-------did not permit me. As a result, I bought a few books and j)----- a lot of Catalogues.
26. BB- 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10
light participation prosper basic darkness educate
deprive    discrimination removes population development bring
No nation can (a)----- without education. Education (b)---- our ignorance and gives us (c)------- of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d)----between man and i woman. Education is one of the (e)----human rights. If we (f)----- women of the right of education, almost half of our (g)------ will remain in (h)-----.No (i)------ can be possible without the j)-------of women.
27. Ctg 2009
Fill in each gap of the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :— 1X10=10
light bring deprive participation removes run
darkness educate    discrimination development basic remain
Education (a)-------our ignorance and gives us (b)---of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (c)-------between man and woman. Education is one of the (d) human rights. If we (e)------women of the right of education, almost half of our population will (f)-------in (g)------. No (h)------can be brought about without (i) of women. So government is doing everything to j)-------women folk.
28. DN B 2009
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10
Possible time difficult spheres poor travel civilization ancient age greater all constant
We live in an (a)-------    of science. We can see the influence of science in all (b) ------ of life. Science is a (c) ----- companion of our daily life. We have made the impossible things (d) -----by means of science. The modern (e)    is a contribution of science. At present we can easily (f) ------ from one place to another. But in (g) ------time journey was (h) ----- . Man had to spend a lot of (i)------- and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the j)----- welfare of mankind.

29. DB-2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. lx 10=10
safely narrow menace invention life controlled
daily lie violate happen increasing lives
Road accidents are (a)-----    occurrences in modern city life. Every year thousands of people lose their (b) ----and many more are injured. Before the (c) ------- of automobiles, people moved from one place to another slowly but (d)    . The real causes of road accidents (e) ------with the people not with the transports. In some cities the roads are (f) ----- These can hardly cope with the (g)----- number of traffic. Besides, the traffic is not (h) ------- properly. The drivers often (i) ------ traffic rules. As road accidents become a great(j)----- immediate steps should be taken to stop the danger.
30. Com-2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
through work long blue ready inferior
rational sacrifice high aware above same
Man's dignity depends upon his words. Man is a (a) ----- being on the earth. He is to (b) --------for others. He should not be proud if he is of (c)------    blood. He should be (d)--------    to help any class of man. The man whom he is helping may be (e) ------- to him by birth. But after all, he is a man. He has the (f)------ blood and flesh a-s-the (g)---- mentioned man. So, he should (h)-------    his own life for other's welfare. We cannot live (i) ---- on the earth. We must die once. But we can live j) --------- our works.
31. Raj 2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10
expected tries famous cruel study glorious
institution public successful hard students result
Every student expects a (a)------ result in the examination and for this he (b)------ heart and soul. There are many ways to have glorious (c)------- . Admission in the famous (d)------ is one of them. So most of the (e)----- dream for getting admission in a (f)------- institution. Most of the students start to study (g)--------- after their final examination to get admission into their (h)--------institutions. Some become (I)-------- and some become failure in their mission. The students who don't j)- ------ hard cannot succeed in this context.
32. JB 2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words in the box than necessary.IX10=10
light removes basic prosper run darkness
bring participation remain educate deprive    discrimination
Education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can (a)-------- without education. Education (b)    our ignorance and gives us (c)------ of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d)    between men and women.
Education is one of the (e) ------ human rights. If we (f)------- women of the right of education, almost half of the population will (g)--------- in (h)-------    . No development can be brought about in our society without the (i) ------- of women. The government of Bangladesh is doing everything to j) ------ women folk.
33. SB 2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than ncccssary :— lX10=10
help illiterate assist efforts    removing aware
illiteracy enlarge exist thought literacy increase
Inability to read and write is (a)-------- . It hinders all development (b)    of the government. The literacy rate of Bangladesh is still low. We have to (c)    this rate for entire development of the country. A country's development can not be (d)-------- of keeping the large number of people (e)------- . Government alone cannot meet this challenge with out the (f)------    of the literate community. It is the social responsibility of the literate people to (g) ------ the government for the eradication of illiteracy. We must realise that we cannot (h) --------as a nation without (i) ------illiteracy from the society. So we should be j) ------- of this great problem.
34. BB 2008
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
ever time tomorrow suffer who lost
take enough call properly shine good
Time and tide waits for none. No one can (a) -------- it back. A man gets back his (b) ------money and health but cannot get back his lost time. Time once lost is lost for (c) ------- So we should make the (d) ------ use of time. We should do our duties (e)    ------- .If we put off our work for (f) ---------, we may not get an opportunity to do it at all.
There are some people (g)-------    idle away time for nothing. They cannot prosper in life. They have to (h)------    for it. So we should (I)------ an oath that we must do our duty properly and in j) ------ .
35. CTG 2008
Fill in each cap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :— IX10=10
through work long    blue    ready inferior dignity sacrifice high aware above same
Man's (a) ------ depends on his work. Man is rational being. He is to (b) ------- for others. He should not be proud of his (c) -------blood. He should be (d) ------- to help anyone of any class. The man whom he is helping may be (e) ------ to him by birth. But after all he is a man. He has the (f)------- blood and flesh as the (g)------- kind of man. So, he should (h) -------his own life for others welfare. We cannot live (i) ------- on earth. We must die one day. We can live (j)------    our work.
36. DB2007
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
almost useful era without helps knowledge
nations mutual necessity essential important becomes
English is in International Language. As a result the (a)--------- of English has increased. Different countries have to keep (b)--------    communication among them. The (c)---------- of learning English is very great. Because it (d)    us to develop a good relationship with other (e)--------- In this modern (f)-------- of communication it is not possible to advance (g)-------- it. English (h) ------- the language of the whole world. (i)-------- all books in Science and Technology have been written or translate into English. One can't think of higher studies without the j) ------- of English.
37. Com 2007
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the There are more words than necessary. IX10=10
thinking now instead again stood different
following on along into up running
The Pied Piper stepped into the street and began to play his pipe (a)------ . This time the music was (b)-------- . At the sound of the music all the children of Hamelin came (c)-------. The Mayor, the councilors and all the parents (d) -----dumb. The Piper walked (e) ------the streets and the children followed him. They were laughing and dancing. But (f) --------- the piper did not go towards the river. He walked towards the hill called Koppelburg (g)----------    . The parents felt relieved. (h)---------    that the piper would never be able to cross the hill. But as soon as the piper reached the hill, it opened (i) ------and he walked into it with the children j) ------ him. Then the hill closed and they were never seen again.
38. Raj 2007
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : IX10=10
light participation prosper basic darkness run
deprive discrimination educate bring removes    remain
Education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can (a)-------- without education.Education (b)-------- our ignorance and gives us (c)--------- of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d)-------- between man and woman. Education is one of the (e)    human rights. If we (f)----------    women of the right of education, almost half of our population will (g)-------    in (h)-------- . No development can be brought about in our society without the (i) --------- of women. The Government of Bangladesh is doing everything to j) ----- women folk.
39. JB 2007
Fill in each gap using a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1 x 10 = 10
result necessity know control polluted purpose sound wise balance gone conscious interest low
Ashraf, who is a student of class ten, has taken a (a)-------- step. He is very much (b) ------ to visit villages along with his friends. He came to know that the villagers are not (c) -----of environmental problems. They do not (d) ----------how to keep up the (e) ------- of the environment. The villagers have no (f)    over the population growth also. As a (g)--------    our environment is being (h)-------- day by day. He wants to make people know about the (i)------- of clean environment. Really, his j) ---------is great.
40. Syl B 2007
Fill in the gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed.    10
41. hold, visit, recent, collecting, crowd, old, enlarge, permit, ancient, has, spread, display
Amongst all the exhibitions, the book fairs are of (a)-------- origin. They are frequently (b) - ---- in towns and cities now. Last year I (c)-------- Ekuser Boi Mela in Bangla Academy premises. There were a number of stalls and thousands of books were (d)-------- . It was a great opportunity of (e)-------- a varied choice of books. In the fair, books lovers (f) -------there. I was tempted to buy a lot of books but my purse didn't (g) ---- me. As a result, I bought a few books and (h)-------    a lot of catalogues. However a book fair (i) --- the message that books are our best friends. Books j) ---- our vision and make our life meaningful.

42. Bb 2007
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
heat waves disaster another work problems polluted
worse form wastes climate cleared noise
One of the serious (a)--------- in today's world is pollution. The air of the cities is (b) ----- by fume and smoke from motor vehicles, mills and factories. The water of the seas and lakes is poisoned by industrial (c)-----------    , chemicals and other dangerous substances. Forests on very wide areas everywhere in the world are being (d)-------- and burnt. All these have disastrous effect on agriculture, on food supplies and most important of all, on (e) ----- . Climate has been affected so much that there are often strong (f)-------- in many countries :,, Europe and in the U.S.A. Many scientists warn that the effects of pollution will bring a (g)-------- for mankind in future. Noise is another (h) ----- of pollution which many people are not taking seriously. We have (i) ------ coming from all around us. It is also equally harmful because it affects our hearing, our nerves, our ability to j)---------efficiently and our general health.
43. Ctg 2007
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10
towards created unbearable tropics dark condition cyclone speed thunders occur flashes originates
A cyclone may (a) --- anytime and at any place. The violent types of (b) ---- usually hit the (c) ---- . The cyclone of Bangladesh generally (d) ------ from the Bay of Bengal and blows (e)----- the land. It is often accompanied by (f) ---- and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences, (g) --------heat is felt for a few days. Then suddenly one day the sky becomes terribly (h)-------- with clouds and strong winds begin to blow with (i)------- of lighting and the rumbling of thunders. Thus a terrible situation is j) ------
44. Db 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10
Stretch    bitting country extent scarcity migrate
swampy enhance actually ecological wondering
In winter we see innumerable birds come to our (a) ---- . These birds are called "Guest birds". (b)    these birds come to our country in winter from Siberia. When the (c) ------cold, in Siberia reaches beyond the limit, the guest birds (d) ----- to our land. They come not only because of bitting (e)---------. but also for want of food. The most (f)--------- fact about these birds is that they fly thousands of miles at a (g)------- . They (h) ------ our natural beauty and help to maintain (i)--------- balance by eating up worms and insects. But nowadays the migratory birds don't come to our country because of the(j)----- of water land and cruelty of hunters.

45. Com 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1X10=10
technology wonder totalling    specta cular each    I designed
surrounded could called modern famous largest
The Sangsad Bhaban at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a (a)-------- of modern architecture and (b)------    . It is one of the (c)-------- and most (d) ------ parliament buildings in the world. it was (e) ----- by the famous architect Louis I
Kahn. This 155 feet high nine storeyed building is (f)-------- by an artificial lake (g)------ , the Crescent Lake. The structure has 1605 doors, 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors (h)----- to bewildering length of 41.6 kilometer. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 for spectators. It has three party rooms in (i)------    of which can take seat 153 people. The whole place is air-conditioned and includes all j) --------amenities.
46. JB 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed. You can use a word more than once. IX10=10
service remove separate society education live human
Students should not (a)---------themselves from (b) ------- .They can (c) ------- the society in many ways. Their (d)----- is of great importance to society. During vacation they should go to their native village. They can (e)-----    the illiterate villagers. During a flood they can (f)--------- the sufferings of the flood affected people by raising funds. As they live in (g)------- . They are (h)-------- beings. So they are not (i)------ from society. They can play an important role by j) ------ the illiteracy from the country.
47. Raj 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : IX10=10
educate waste least need made illiterate passed remove    education necessary literate compulsory
We must not (a)------our energy and money any more. We (b)-------- to take steps to (c) ------- our people. Emphasis should be given on primary (d)------- . There should be at (e)-------- one primary school in each and every village. We are happy that our govt.has (f)--------- primary education (g) ----- . A law has been (h)----- in the assembly. To (i) ------- illiteracy from the country, some more steps may be taken. The j) ------- adults need to be educated.
48. CTG 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : 10
about lives neglected evil proper real right been very remember bright regret
Our freedom fighters are the (a)------- heroes of our country. We should (b)-------    them as they sacrificed their (c) -----for the cause of our motherland. It is a matter. of great (d)------- that most of them are (e)------ and our young generation does not know (f)------- their valiant struggle. Yet today many of the real freedom fighters have not (g)    found out and established. Some of them lead (h)------ poor life. The authority in power should take (i) ------ step to enlist them and give them j) ----- honour.

49. Syl 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : 10
sediment habitat I forest land repair floods effect
insecurity damageprotection causes deforestation cut
The most common causes of (a) ------ are cutting and burning the (b)------ Though the forest lands are (c) and burnt for the sake of agriculture and (d) -----, ithas a negative (e) ------on environment. The removal of trees (f)------ the birds and other animals living on them to leave the place. It also causes serious (g)------- to the soil, as trees give (h)------- to soil as well. In the end, the soil gets (i)------ in the river bed and causes frequent j) ----- .

50. BB 2006
Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10
also eager overloaded sitting puller reached happened whom exactly opposite chatting as
(a) ----- I was sitting at the front seat of the bus, I saw (b)----- what (c) ------. A rickshaw van (d)------ with goods was coming from the (e)------- direction, the poor (f) ------ was an old man. (g)------ , there was another person (h) ----- at the back of the van with (i) -----the puller was (j) ----- .

With clues 4.0 Answers
1. DB 2011
(a)cut; (b) turn; (c) habitat; (d) live; (e) destroyed; (f) rain; (g) crisis; (h) rise; (i) effect; (j)unsuitable.
2. RB 2011
(a) beautiful; (b) agricultural; (c) depend; (d) livelihood; (e) products; (f) supplies; (g)consumption; (h) decline; (i) causes/brings; j) brings/causes.
3. Din B 2011
a) thirst; (b) satisfied; (c) known; (d) see; (e) curiosity; (fl bold; (g) inspired; (h) dangerous; i) technology; j) inconceivable.
4. JB 2011

a) essential; (b) physically; (c) struggles, (d) fitness; (e) helps; (f) enables; (g) excellent: h) free; (i) fills; (j)take.
5. Com B 2011

a) dignity; (b) work; (c) blue; (d) ready; (e) inferior; (0 same; (g) above; (h) sacrifice; i) long; (j)through.
6. Ctg B 2011

a) necessity; (b) dependent; (c) improved; (d) demand; (e) production; (f) risen; g) around; (h) sustained; (i) circumstances; j) shift
7. SB 2011

(a) developing; (b) getting; (c) communicate; (d) seems; (e) mutual; (f) make; (g) treat/take; (h) ensure; (i) distress; j) take/treat.
8. BB 2011
(a) full; (b) made; (c) objects; (d) water; (e) clothes; (f) forces; (g) currents; (h) on; (i) important; (j)clean.
9. DB 2010
(a) help (b) anything (c) charity (d) ability (e) inactive (f) indolent (g_) devoid (h) claim (i) aversion) others
10. Com 2010
(a) illiteracy (b) efforts (c) increase (d) thought (e) illiterate (f) help (g) social (h) assist (i) realise (j) removing
11. Raj 2010
(a) provides (b) develop (c) improve (d) mentally (e) useful (t) self-reliant (g) virtue (h) sympathetic (i) knowledge (j) educated
12. JB 2010
(a) real (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (0 about (g) been (h) very (i) proper U) proper
13. BB 2010
(a) age (b) sphere (c) constant (d) possible (e) civilization (f) travel (g) ancient (h) difficult (i) time 0) greater
14. SB 2010
(a) noble (b) inherent (c) inspires (d) defend (e) fake (f) fraud (g) cherished (h) materialized (i) so-called (j) pretender
15. Ctg 2010
(a) depend (b) industries (c) plays (d) supplies (e) decline (f) know (g) depression (h) unnaturally (i) damages j) overcome .
16. Din 2010
(a) beautiful (b) agriculture (c) depend (d) livelihood (e) products (f) supplies (g) consumption (h) decline (i) causes 0) brings
17. DB 2009
(a) resources (b) generously (c) land (d) fertile (e) hand (f) prepare (g) rocky (h)natural (i) use 0) purpose
18. com B2009
(a) irrigate (b) little (c) easy (d) close (e) river (0 causes (g) prevent (h) great (i) behind j) recent
19. Raj 2009
(a) progress (b) loses (c) competition (d) result (e) win (f) enjoyment (g) real (h) both (i) matched 0) cntinuous
20. Jb 2009
(a) waste (b) need (c) educate (d) education (e) least (0 made (g) compulsory (h) passed (i) remove 0) illiterate
21. SB 2009
(a) exhibitions (b) frequently (c) visited (d) presmises (e) displayed (f) making (g) crowded (h) tempted (i) purse 0) collected
22. BB 2009
(a) prosper (b) dispels (c) light (d) difference / disparity (e) basic /fundamental (f) deprive (g) population (h) darkness (i) development 0) education/ enlightenment
23. Ctg B2009
(a) removes (b) light (c) discrimination (d) basic (e) deprive (f) remain (g) darkness h) development (i) participation 0) educate
24. Din B 2009
(a) age (b) spheres (c) constant (d) possible (e) civilization (f) travel (g) ancient (h) difficult (i) time j) greater
25. DB 2008
(a) daily (b) lives (c) invention (d) safely (e) lie (i) narrow (g) increasing (h) controlled (i) violate 0) menace
26. Com B 2008
(a) rational (b) sacrifice (c) blue (d) -ready (e) inferior (f) same (g) above (h) sacrifice (i) long 0) through
27. Raj B 2008
(a) glorious (b) studies (c) result (d) institution (e) students (0 famous (g) hard (h) expected (i) successful 0) try
28. Jb 2008
(a) prosper (b) removes (c) light (d) discrimination (e) basic. (fl deprive (g) remain (h) darkness (i) participation (j) educate
29. SB 2008
(a) illiteracy (b) efforts (c) increase (d) thought (e) illiterate (f) help (g) assist (h) exist (I) removing 0) aware
30. BB 2008
(a) call (b) lost (c) ever (d) best/good (e) properly (0 tomorrow (g) who (h) suffer (i) take 0) time
31. Ctg b 2008
(a) dignity (b) work (c) blue (d) ready (e) inferior (f) same (g) high (h) sacrifice (i) long (j) through
32. Db 2007
(a) importance (b) mutual (c) necessity (d) helps (e) nations (1) era (g) without (h) has become (i) almost 0) knowledge
33. Com 2007
(a) again (b) different erelit (c) running (d) stood (e) along (I) now (g) instead (h) thinking (i) up (j) following
34. Raj 2007
(a) prosper (b) removes (c) light (d) discrimination (e) basic (1) deprive (g) remain (h) darkness (i) participation (j) educate
35. JB 2007
(a) wise (b) interested (c) conscious (d) know (e) balance (0 control (g) result (h) polluted (i) necessity 0) purpose
36. SB 2007
(a) recent (b) held (c) visited (d) displayed (01 collecting (f) crowded (g) permit (h) collected (i) spreads 0) enlarge
37. BB 2007
(a) problems (b) polluted (c) wastes (d) cleared (e) climate (f) heat waves (g) disaster (h) form (I) noise j) work
38. CTG 2007
(a) occur (b) cyclone (c) tropics (d) originates (e) towards (I) thunder (g) unbearable, (h) dark (i) flashes U) created
39. DB 2006
(a) country (b) actually (c) bitting (d) migrate (e) cold (f) wondering (g) stretch (h) Aenhance (i) ecological 0) scarcity
40. CB 2006
(a) wonder (b) technology (c) largest (d) spectacular (e) designed (f) surrounded (g) called (h) totalling (i) each 0) modern
41. Raj 2006
(a) separte (b) society (c) serve (d) service (e) educate (f) remove (g) society (h) human (i) separate 0) removing
42. JB 2006
(a) waste (b) need (c) literate (d) education (e) least (f) made (g) compulsory (h) passed (i) remove 0) illiterate
43. SB 2006
(a) bright (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (f) about (g) been (h) very (i) proper 0) real
44. BB 2006
(a) deforestation (b) forest land (c) cut (d) habitat (e) effect (1) causes (g) damage (h) protection (i) sediment 0) floods
45. CTg 2006
(a) as (b) exactly (c) happened (d) overloaded (e) opposite (1) puller (g) also (h) sitting (i) whom 0) chatting

Gap Filling with Clues Worksheet-5.0

Dinajpur Board-2014
happen furious die live execuition know
wit declare unpleasant wretch spoil possible
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) __________ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) __________ to stop at his capital on his way to bombay. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told his something (c) _______. At this the king got (d) _______ and condemned him to (e) ________ saying. “ Men like you live?” With ready (h) __________ the astrologer said, “The stars (i) ________ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.”
Dhaka Board-2013
lock join spread violate wound take
term injure kill enforce martyr consider
Shahed Doctor Shamsuzzhoa is (a) __________ to be the first intellectual who attained (b) ________ during the pre-liberation period of Bangladesh.. Following the (c) ________ of sergent Zohurul Hoque in prison by the autocratic Ayub Khan government, a flame of protest (d) _________ throughout erstwhile East pakistan. On February 17, 1969 section 144 was (e) _________ on Rajshahi city. The student of Rajshahi university who had (f) __________ the protest, took out a procession in (g) _________ of Section 144 and were (h) ___________ in a clash with police in front of the residence of the principal of Rajshahi Medical college. As a result, several students were (i) __________. On hearing this, Doctor Zoha, a professor of chemistry and proctor of the University, rushed to the spot and took the (j) _________ students to hospital.
Comilla Board- 2013
manking    endanger be save concern mean
protection destory species perish spoil change
All Species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment gets (a) ______. We should (b) ________ our wildlife to protect the environment from being (c) ______. Many countries are not taking action to protect theirf (d) _______ wildlife. Manking must developy a (e) _______ for wild creatures and must ensure that they will not (f) ___________ (g) _________ wild creatures means destroying ourselves. It is high time we (h) ________ them. Love for animals (i) ________ love for (j) ___________.
Rajshahi Board-2013
fundamentally atmosphere deplete fall accumulate eventual
endanger give inundate primary grow coal
Scientists have recently reported that the poplar ice caps are melting. This is due to a rise in (a) __________ temperatures known as the ‘Greenhouse Effect’ Carbonioxide is (b) _________ responsible for temperature rise in atmosphere. The carbonioxide is (c) ______ off when coal and oil are burnt. This gas is (d) _______ in the air and the ice caps in the north and south poles are melting. This may (e) ________ lead to a rise in the sea levels which could (f) _________ many areas of the globe. The “Greenhouse Effect” is just one of many (g) ________ changes which are taking place in the environment. Tropical rain forests , which took fifty million years (h) _________ are being (i) ______ at the rate of fourteen acres per minute. The total area of the world’s deserts is increasing every year. Many species of animals and plants are (j) __________ with the threat of extinction.
Jessore Board – 2013
activate    general face freely water remain
be troublesome because which log drainage
intensify part
We (a) _________ fall into jam on the roads and streets. Sometimes, specially in rainy season water (b) _______ stagnant on the road even for 2/3 days, (c) ________ causes a serious traffic jam. Water remains (d) ________ the road from 1 to 1.5 feet. The rain gets (e) _________ with dust, mud etc. Most of the time the (f) ________ system is not active and it becomes (g) __________ for the passerby. The pedestrians (h) ________ a lot of problems as they can’t move (i) ________. The drainage system should be (j) ________ and city authorities should be careful in this respect.
Barisal Board- 2013
aware use usual develop mother spontaneous acquisition
ability fact acquire learning natural competent communication
Communicative competence refers to the (a) ______ to use language appropriately in various circumstances. There are two ways of (b) _________ communicative competence in a language. The first is (c) _______Which is similar to the way people develop ability in their (d) _________ tongue. They are aware only of the (e) _________ that they are (f) _________ the language for (g) ___________ . It is a (h) ________, subconscious process in which users not (i) _________ of acquiring a language. In non-technical terms, acquisition is picking up a language (j) ____________.
Sylhet Board- 2013
caprice    leisure neglect street scrutiny credit
want opinion employment reject friends money
Literally and truly, one cannot get on well in the world without (a) _______. To be in (b) _________ of it, is to pass through life with little (c) _________ or pleasure; it is to be despised; it is consulted or else (f) _______ with contempt, it is to be (g) ________ by strangers and neglected by (h) _________, it is to forego (i) _______, freedom, ease of body and mind, to be dependent on the good will and (j) ________ of others.
Chittagong Board- 2013
even    distance watch information become source
run show enjoy vary see numerous
Television has (a) ________the most common and widespread (b) _______ of entertainment of the present world. A wide range of programmers of (c) _________ interest is telecast on (d) ________channels. Almost every middle class and (e) _________ working class families have a educative. For example, television is used for (g) ________ learning. Courses (h) _______ by the open university are (i) _______ on BTV. Several channels like the discovery and the National Geographic channels telecast highly (j) ________ programmers.
Dinajpur Board- 2013
enter    expansion tremendously universities awards contribute much
course traditional students rewards subscribe high
Higher education in Britain has experienced a dramatic (a) _______ . One in three young people not (b) _________ higher education compared to one in six in 1989. The number of graduates also has increased (c) _______. There are some (d) ________ in Britain which offer (e) __________ in a wide range of subjects including (f) ___________ arts subjects as well covering tuition fees and a maintenance grant. Parents also (i) ________ the amount depending on their income. The overseas students have to pay very (j) _______ tuition fees.
Dhaka Board- 2012
even distance watch information become source
run show enjoy vary see numerous
Television has (a) ________the most common and widespread (b) _______ of entertainment of the present world. A wide range of programmers of (c) _________ interest is telecast on (d) ________channels. Almost every middle class and (e) _________ working class families have a educative. For example, television is used for (g) ________ learning. Courses (h) _______ by the open university are (i) _______ on BTV. Several channels like the discovery and the National Geographic channels telecast highly (j) ________ programmers.
Comilla Board- 2012
enable educated choice importance healthy food
develop protect need education know ability
Education is one of the basic (a) _________ of a human being. It is (b) ________ for the (c) _________of mind. many illiterate people do not have any (d) _________ of health. If they were (e) __________, they could live a (f) __________ and planned life. (g) ________ teaches us how to live well. It (h) _________ us to make the right (i) ______ in life. It enhances our (j) _________ to face our every day problems.
Rajshahi Board- 2012
bring need spend give include fail
go organize boost close development proper
If all the children in Bangladesh (a) _________ to school, the country would get of the curse of illiteracy. To (b) ________ up education, the government, should spend more money. Subsidies must be (c) ________ in the education sector. Teachers are (d) _______ to be trained for good teaching. The poor students can (e) _______ under ‘Food for Education’ program. We should take care that no institution is (f) ________ down due to political clashes. More co-curricular activities are to be (g) ________ to enable students to (h) their non-academic skills-like debate, creative thinking and (i) _______ events etc. It is our social responsibility to educate our children and the (j) _________ of which will lead to catastrophe.
Jessore Board- 2012
variety    item communication require communicative tradition
four foreign purpose international base imply
speaks skill
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 one another across the national border. We should learn English for a great (e) ________ of purpose. English is a skill (f) ________ subject. We should therefore learn the (g) ________ skills of 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.

Sylhet Board- 2012
read use tips see dots print
although touch develop bear way call
(a) _________ blind people cannot (b) _______, their sense of (c) _______ becomes far more (d) ______ than that of most sighted people. This ability was put to use by a brilliant man (e) _______ Louis Braille. In the early 19th century, he invented a (f) ______ of writing which (g) ______his name. The Braille system reproduces the letters of the alphabet by a series of (h) ______ in certain positions, which are raised on the paper. The blind person runs the (i) ________ of his fingers across the pages of the braille book and can work out the letters and numbers (j) ______________ there.
Barisal Board- 2012
Spend commit when unberable nature earn
gender world depend suicide married very
cost because
It is very (a) _______ that man loves his life most of all things and he wants to live or survive a bit longer at any (b) _____. However, every year thousands of people (c) ________ suicide in Bangladesh. It is seen that most of the people commuting suicide are those (d) ______ women who (e) _________ on their husbands for thir living. But why do they commit suicide when people love their lives most? Most probably, they decide to kill them-selves (f) _______ they feel entirely helpless and meaningless to live. The bitterness and sufferings of life become totally (g) ________. However, the incident of suicide among the self- reliant women is (h) _________ rare. So, can’t we say that the unfortunate women would not have committed (i) __________ if they had been self-reliant and had an independent way of (j) ________ their livelihood without being dependent on their husbands?
Chittagong Board- 2012
drink eat nutrition satisfy happen lack
need heart knowledge preserve mind for
While (a) ___________ food we should bear in (b) ________ that we don’t eat just to (c) ___________ hunger or to fill the belly. We eat (d) ________ our health. For good health a man (e) ________ good food. Sometimes it so (f) ________ that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g) ________ health and (h) _________. They do not know how to select a (i) _______ diet from the many foods that are (j) _________ to them.
Dinajpur Board- 2012
drink eat available nutrition satisfy happen
lack need heart balanced knowledge mind
for
While (a) ___________ food we should bear in (b) ________ that we don’t eat just to (c) ___________ hunger or to fill the belly. We eat (d) ________ our health. For good health a man (e) ________ good food. Sometimes it so (f) ________ that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g) ________ health and (h) _________. They do not know how to select a (i) _______ diet from the many foods that are (j) _________ to them.

Dhaka Board- 2011
spelling language alphabetic find syllable neglect
noun life synonyms picture friends antonyms
Dictionaries are very important books in the (a) ________ of a people. A dictionary lists the words in a language (b) _______, so that the reader may (c) _________ them easily. A dictionary entry gives us the accepted (d) _______ of a word, its division into (e) ________, its pronunciation, its origins, and its meanings. Sometimes a dictionary also provides (f) ________ or opposites of a word. In addition, if the word is a (g) ______ that describes a visible thing, the dictionary may provide a (h) ______ of it. Dictionaries of the past, present and future can become your teachers and good (i) ______. Don’t (j) _______ them.
Comilla Board- 2011
waste community sphere women family returns
educate develop children walfare mother sector
Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a) ______ of the society. So, investments in the education of (b) _____ will bring in greater (c) _______ in the field of economic and social (d) _______. Educated (f) ______ are more likely to send their (g) ______ to school and look after their health and nutrition. Thus (h) _____ women can contribute to the (i) ______ development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j) _______ of human resource.
Rajshahi Board- 2011
joyous food become remain gift favorite
eager want flood invite festive elders
Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) ______ on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b) ______. They become very (c) ______ to have wishes from their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) _______ to spend times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early and tries to (e) ______ close to their parents. It (f) _____ a nice day, if it is presented anything very (g) ______ to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) _____ to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give plesure to their (i) ______. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) ______ mind.
Jessore Board- 2011
Identity pioneer leader man than went
combining student remember now know then
design concept
Hamidur Rahman was the (a) _____ who gave shape to the (b) ______ and design of the shaheed minar, by (c) ______ all the aspiration of bengali (d) ______ and nationalism. He was the first art (e) ______ of Bangladesh who in the 1950s (f) _______ to europe and studied at “Ecole de Beaux Art” in paris. He was the (g) ______ of the new painting movement in the (h) ______ Pakistan. But he is most (i) ________ for his remarkable (j) _________ of the Central Shaheed Minar.
Sylhet Board- 2011
wake obtain expression go till be
moment integral perceive what by use
Language (a) _________ an important medium of expression of though, feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b) _________ we wake up in the morning (c) ________ we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d) ________ hours but also in our dreams. We use language to (e) ________ what we feel and to say (f) _______ we like or dislike. We also use it to (g) _______ information. In short, language is an (h) ________ part of what we do, (i) ________ and believe. We must avoid (j) ________ bad language.
Barisal Board- 2011
appear use at afflict differ city
alarm due pollute severe increase from
suffer rural
Many diseases are rising (a) ________ an (b) _______ rate, which experts believe is (c) ________ to increased (d) ________ of the environment. Pollution (e) ______ to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f) _______ by (g) _______ use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) ________ to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) _______ than country people. Now let us see how life in cities is (j) ________ from that in the country.
Chittagong Board- 2011
warmer flood change climate catastrophic severely alarm
gradual rise evidence destroy unnecessary prediction increase
The world is getting (a) _______because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) _______ as a result of pollution. In recent years, there have been many (c) _____ reports that the world’s (d) _________ is undergoing a significant (e) __________. All these reports provide strong (f) _______ that world temperatures are dy by day. Climatologists (h) ________ that mid way through the next century temperature may have (i) _________ as much as 4 dgree centigrae. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) __________ coastal areas and farmlands.
Dinajpur Board- 2011
arrive massive remain spectacular round permanent
know present right symbol office construction
In 1884 France (a) ________ the United states with gift as a dramatic gesture of friendship. This (b) _______ gift was in the form of a huge copper statue. Its (c) ______ name is “Liberty Enlightening the world”. Most people, however, (d) ________ it simply as the statue of liberty. The pieces of the statue (e) _______ in the united states in 214 cases. The French people donated the money for the (f) _____ of the statue. Grateful, the people of the United states collected the funds for the (g) _______ granite and concrete pedestal. This impressive monument found a (h) ______ home on liberty island in New York harbour. At 151 feet and 1 inch high, it (i) ______ one of the largest statues in the world. The monumental lady with the torch quickly became a (j) _______ of American democracy.
Dhaka Board- 2010
employ impact plan rural reduce importance
lend international growth emphasize poor raise
Micro-credit institutions have a great (a) ________ in Bangladesh. Grameen Bank is one oth them which has (b) _______ recognition. It (c) ________ money to the poor especially the (d) ________ women. It (e) ___________ the need to develop skills and (f) _________ consciousness among them. It creates (g) _________ opportunity for rural women. This institution has a positive (h) _________ on their economic-variables and family (i) __________. It also helps to (j) _____________ their poverty.

Comilla Board- 2010
happen furious die spoil live execution knowing
wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.”
Rajshahi Board- 2010
resources potential create for achievement likely
fail have returns from among success
Investment in education (a) ___________ girls increases the economic and social (b) __________ of development investment in all other sectors. Educating girls contributes (c) __________ wealth through its impact on economic development. Educated women have a higher income (d) _______than those who have (e) ________ no schooling. Educated mothers are more (f) _______to send both their boys and girls to school. It is important to realise that (g) _______ in girls education generally results (h) _______ an integrated approach to community development. Thus (i) ______ to educate girls results in a tremendous waste of potential human (j) __________.
Jessore Board- 2010
traditional only no strategy development run
conquer not widespread in privilege alone
In ancient times, education was (a) ________ for the general people but a (b) ________ for the chosen few who took on (c) __________ roles in the (d) _________ of the state and in religion. (e) _________ Greece, education became more (f) _________ in about the 5th century BC. The greeks, however, sent (g) _______ their male children to school. When rome was (h) _______ by the Greeks, the Romans under Greek influence (i) ______ a strong (j) _______ of literacy.
Sylhet Board- 2010
enables    educated choice importance healthy know
develop protect need education food ability
Education is one of the basic (a) _________ of a human being. It is (b) _________ for the (c) __________ of mind. Many illiterate people do not have any (d) __________ of health. If they were (e) __________ they could live a (f) _________ and planned life. (g) ____________ teaches us how to live well. It (h) __________ us to make the right (i) ___________ in life. It enhances our (j) ___________ to face our every day problems.
Barisal Board- 2010
happen furious die spoil live execution knowing
wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.”
Chittagong Board- 2010
solve    ensure in vain address work must alays
paramount originate uplifiment balance harass call never
(a) _____________ illiteracy problem is the (b) __________ task of the hour. We must educate all of our people (c) __________ our balanced development; otherwise all of our development plans must go (d) _________. If we can educate our people, half of our problems will be automatically (e) _______. That’s why, education is (f) ______ the nerve of development. All strength and power to (g) _______ the development of the country (h) ______ from education. So, we (i) ______ give topmost priority on education sector if we really want the (j) ______ of our dear motherland.
Dinajpur Board- 2010
add    breathe need plant prevent preserve
produce protect provide take give wash
Trees are very useful to human beings. They (a) ________ the rich top soil from being (b) _________away by rain, water and floods. You can see trees being (c) ______ along mountain slopes, on roadsides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) _______ life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) ______ shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f) ________ in carbon dioxide and (g) _______ oxygen. As you know, by now man (h) _______oxygen to (i) ______ and live. Trees are ouur best friends. We should (j) _________ them and plant more trees around us.
Dhaka Board- 2009
resources potential create for among likely
fail have returns achievement success from
Investment in education (a) _________ girls increases the economic and social (b) _________ of development investment in all other sectors. Educating girls contributes (c) _________wealth through its impact on economic development. Educated women have a higher income (d) _________ than those who have (e) ______ no schooling. educated mothers are more (f) ______ to send both their boys and girls to school. It is important to realise that (g) ______ in girl’s education generally results (h) ______ an integrated approach to community development. Thus (i) _________ to educate girls results in a tremendous waste of potential human (j) ___________.
Comilla Board- 2009
growth wife income cost day to day okay
intend astonish share expensive ability pretty
rented
Hellow, my name is Charles karoro and I am a banker. My salary is (a) ___________ but the (b) __________ expenses in Nairobi are (c) ______ high. Both housing and food are (d) _________ in the capital. I have (e) ________ an apartment but it is really too small for my family. Of course it doesn’t have a garden. So my (f) ______ Maria, who loves gardening, can’t (g) _________ anything. She can’t go out to work either because there’s no one else in the house to look after the children. So the whole family depends on my (h) _______ alone. I have great hopes for my children and would like to send them to a good school. But good schools are very (i) ________. I am not sure how much I will be able to help them. Moreover, I am often in a fix about whether I should (j) ________ my income with my brother in the village.
Rajshahi Board- 2010
happen furious die spoil live execution knowing
wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.”
Jessore Board- 2009
survive    surroundings look escape method leaf
protect from different move colour fly
Animals must be able to (a) __________ themselves from enemies in order to (b) _______. Different animals have (c) _______ ways. Some animals have protective colouring that is their (d) _______changes to match their (e) ______. The common tree toad changes (f) _______ gray to green when it (g) ______ from the trunk of a tree to a green (h) ______. Similarly the dead-leaf butterfly (i) _______ being seen by its enemies because it (j) _______ like a dry leaf.
Barisal Board- 2009
with improve not mean maintain upon stop
take easily than keep depend raise avoid
Overeating (a) ______ taking too much food (b) ______ one needs. We eat (c) ______ to overload out stomach but to (d) ______ a sound health. A sound health (e) _____ on eating habit to some extent. Overeating tells (f) _______ our health. By (g) _______ awareness of the people the habit of overeating can be (h) _______. With a view to (j) ________ our body fit, we should (j) ______ taking too much food.
Sylhet Board - 2009
joyful eager remain want gift flood
invite amity elder favourite festive delightful
shy
Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) _______ on a day of festival. If it is there birthday, their joys become over (b) ________. They become very (c) _____ to have wishes from their beloved persons. Whole day they (d) _______ to spend times in joys. Usuallly a child on her birthday gets up early and tries to (e) _______ close to her presents. It becomes a (f) ________ day, if she is presented anything very (g) _______ to her. Children also want to have their friends (h) ________ to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) ______. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) ________ mind.
Chittagong Board- 2009
carry provide get essential adopt define
needs yardstick shelter enhance protect aware
perform
Education is one of the basic (a) _______ of a human being and is (b) ______ for every kind of development. It (c) ________ us to make right choices in life. It (d) ______ our ability to raise crops, store food, (e) _____ the environment and (f) _______ out our social responsibilities. It (g) ________ us with an enlightened (h) _______ about things, But education has to be (i) ______. It is not merely (j) ______ degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.
Dinajpur Board- 2009
attitude amply predetermined ordered ordained sorrows
out look belief undergo hold fate poor
There are many people in our country who have a conservative (a) _____. Quite early in life they learn to (b) ______ that everything in this world was (c) _____. They think all that happens to there was (d) ______ by god. From this belief the poor generally accept their (e) ______. They also (g) _______ a firm belief that those who (h) ______ sufferings in this world will be (i) _______ rewarded in the next world. They also have the same sort of (j) _________ towards illness and disease.
Dhaka Board- 2009
friendly beautiful show pace getting on library charming
easy probably impression simply residence difference
It seems hard to believe that I’ve been in Savar for a whole month now! I promised to write and tell you how I was (a) _____. So here goes. When I first got here I just couldn’t get used to the (b) ______ of life. Now, though, I am learning to take things (c) _______ I am beginning to feel at home. You can’t imagine how (d) _______ the university campus is. Its very large very green and (e) _________ the best campus in the country. It’s _______ (f) _________ wonderful. My first (g) _______ of the students and teachers here is that they are really (h) ______ and helpful. And the (i) ______ is wonderful. As you know, I am staying in a hall of (j) ______ but life here is so different particularly if you are used to home comfort.
Comilla Board- 2009
device trained about perform essential great
abacus fairly large special recent sense
refers called
The computer is a fairly (a) ________ invention. It has now become an (b) ______ part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) _______ revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) ______ that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e) ________ a computer (g) ________ to special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h) _______ masses of information at a (i) ______________ speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j) ________ mathematicians would need years to complete.

Gap Filling With Clues Worksheet-5.1
1. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
recent trained fairly essential abacus computer device
process about modern perform machine sense specially
The computer is a (a) - recent invention. It has now become an important part of (b) - life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) - revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) - that helps people (e) - mathematical calculation may be called a computer. In this sense the (f) - is a simple computer. Today, however, the term (g)- refers to special kind of electronic (h) - that can perform mathematical calculations and (i) - large masses of information at a great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j)-mathematicians would need years to complete.

2. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Growth Wife Income cost Ability rented Day to day
Okey Intend Astonish Expensive Share pretty
Hello, my name is Charles Kararo and I am a banker. My salary is (a)--- but the (b)—expenses in Nairobi are (c)—high. Both housing and food are (d)---- in the capital. I have an apartment but it is really too small for my family. Of course it doesn’t have a garden. So my (f)—Maria, who loves gardening, can't go out to work either because there's no one else in the house to look after the children. So the whole family depends on my (h)- alone. I have great hopes for my
children and would like to send them to a good school. But good schools are very (i)--- I am not sure how much I will be able to help them. Moreover. I am often in a fix about whether I should (j)-- my income with my brothers in the village.

3. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant
Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his
future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the
astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and
condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)----away, let him not come here again."

4. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
recent trained fairly essential abacus computer device
process about modern perform machine sense specialy process
The computer is a (a) - recent invention. It has now become an important part of (b) - life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) - revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) - that helps people (e) - mathematical calculation may be called a computer. In this sense the (f) - is a simple computer. Today, however, the term (g)- refers to special kind of electronic (h) - that can perform mathematical calculations and (i) - large masses of information at a great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j)-mathematicians would need years to complete.

5. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Warming Cut Rise Anticipation Habitats Particularly Provide
Increase Exticntion Recklessly Severe Imperative Catastrophe alarming
The destruction of forests and other (a)---.is causing the (b)—of varous plants and animals. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c)—down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)—resulting in an (e)--- in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f)—as a consequence of global (g)--. It is (h)—that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i)--. It is therefore (j)—check the reckless pollution of the environment.

6. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Carr Provide Get Essential Atribute Hence Define Needs
Enables Yardstick Adipt Shelter Enhance Protect Aware perform
Education is one of the basic (a) -of ubuman 6,6ttg and is (b) - for every kind of development. It (c) -us to make right choices in life. It (d) - our ability to raise crops, store food, (e) -- the environment and (f) - out our social responsibilities. It (g) - us with an enlightened (h) -- about things. But education has to be (i) It is not merely 0) - degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.

7. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
safe cover know develop precaution time recur safe
belief possible loss direct compulsory be reduce belief
Bangladesh (a) -- in the active earthquake zone. It is (b) - to all Bangladeshis. Experts are alarmed by the (c) - of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d) - answer to the question of (e) - about the buildings of Dhaka city. As there is every (t)=-of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate (g) - measures to (h) - losses. RAJUK (i) - that an earthquake resistant building code should be (j)-.
8. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
establlishe transmitted simultancously storee base time made
personal clecronic communication easily im prove sent actually
E -mail means (a) --mail. It is an electronic (b) - of communication. E-mail (c) - is user to user but telex communication is terminal to terminal. Telephone connection often takes a lot of time to be (d) -- because both the caller and the called must be present (e)- `Bwt e-mail is a computer (f) -- system and thernessages that are (g)- via the computer become (h) -- in the mail box of an individuals (i) - computer without the need of his being (j)--- present. Thus, e-mail saves both time and money.
9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box

With Improve Not Mean Maintain Upon Stop
Take Easily Than Keep Depend Raise avoid
Overeating (a) - taking too much food (b) - one needs. We eat (c) to overload our stomach but to (d) - a sound itmith- A sound health (e) - on eating habit, to some extent. Overeating tells (f) - our health. By (g) - awareness of the people the habit of overeating can be (h) -. With a view to (i) - our body fit, we should taking too much food.

10. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Carr Provide Get Essential Atribute Hence Define Needs
Enables Yardstick Adipt Shelter Enhance Protect Aware perform
Education is one of the basic (a) ---(b)--- for every kindof development. It (c)—right choices in life. It (d)---our ability to raise crops, store food, (e)—the environment and (f)—out “our social responsibilities. It (g)—us with an enlightened (h)—about things. But education has to be (i)--. It is not merely (j)—degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane

11. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow
Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather
Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves,

fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should
(j)-
-them and plant more trees around us.
12. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant
Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his
future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)----away, let him not come here again."

13. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Eager Joyous Become Remain Festive Favourite
Food Want Flood Invite Gift elders
Children are very fond o 'festivals. They become very (a) - on a day of festival. If it is their
birthday, their joys be over (b) -. They become very (c) - to have wishes form their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) - to times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early and tries to (e) - close to their parents. It (f) - a nice da is presented anything very (g) - to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) - to their house on a festival . expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) -.- We should try to keep the children always in a (j)---mind.

14. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Drink Eat Available Nutrition Satisfy Happen Lack
Need Heart Balanced Knowledge Preserve Mind for
While (a)—food we should bear in (b)—that we don’t eat just to (c)—hunger or to fill the belly. We eat to (d)—our health. For good health a man (e)—good food. Sometimes it so (f)—that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g)—of science and health and (h)--. They do not know how to select a (i)—diet from the many foods that are (j)—to them.

15. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
flood rise climate warmer alarm unnecessarily prediction
change evidence destroy catastrophically gradual severely increase
The world is getting (a) - because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) - as a result Qf pollution. In the recent years there have been (c) - reports that the world's (d) - is undergoing a significant (e) -. All these reports provide strong (f) - that world temperatures are (g) - day by day. Climatologists (h) - that mid way through the next century temperatures may have (i) -
as much as 4°C. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) -coastal areas and farm lands.

16. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Find Prevail Both Available Neat Caterers Appeal
Take Submit Looking Be Collection Look book
A library serves as the source of knowledge (a)—for the students and the teachers. It is a large (b)—of book. Among these, there are books on courses that are taught in different classes. There (c)—books on extracurricular subjects also. In the library, newspapers and priodicals are also (d)--. The library (e)—to the tastes of different people. Books are arranged in shelves (f) -. There are library assistants who are also helpful for the readers. One head librarian (g) - after the library. So the readers do not have any problem in (h) - out the right book. There is also a reading room where silence (i) -. One can also take books from the library for reading at home by (j) - library cards to the librarian

17. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
joyful eager remain want gift food invite
amity elder favourite festive delightful shy
Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a)---on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b)---- They become very (c)----to have wishes from their beloved persons. Whole day they (d)----to spend times in joys. Usually a child on her birthday gets up early and tries to (e)---close to her presents. It becomes a (fl day, if she is presented anything very (g) to her. Children also want to have their friends (h)----to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i)----We should try to keep the children always in a (j) mind.

18. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Go Have Find Lose Die Are Way consider
Prefer Enjoy Be Dead Preference Take Bound get
We find changes in amusement and entertainment that (a)—taken place over time. Common forms of entertainment like snake charming, puppet shows, jarigan (b)—popular in the past past are gradually (c)—their appeal. They are (d)—out. We don’t (e)—the existence of many of these. Now people like to (f)—T.V. they (g)—concert, disco, pop etc. All the changes that have (h)—place today are not (i)—good. Sometimes people are (j)—to receive some bad aspects of Western culture.

19. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Educate Recreation Religion Original Question Broadcast Sent
Aim Facilities Concern Look Consider Though taken
Tcievlsion, a source of much knowledge, pleasure, and information and a widely used media of mass communication, is now being (a) - at from a different point of view. Is the TV really doing good, especially to the youngsters of our w+ generation? It is an important (b) - both to ask and to answer indeed. Looked from an (c) - point of view, the TV is to be (d) - one of the most effective means of educating both the students and the public as a whole. Again, it has almost become the most effective and popular means of people's (e) -. Films, dramas, songs, dances, comedy scrim-all these are very attractive packages of programmes. As a means of communications TV is, (f) - not the most atqpcr*artt. yet the most effective and useful means of communication. Up to this point, we must say that the TV is doing good to our youngsters by educating them and by giving them recreational (g) -. But as far as the satellite TV is (h)--- we cannot say this for certainly. The
commercial package programmes (i) - by satellite TVs are detrimental to our young generation, pernicious to our societies, threatening to our values and traditions and (j)—beliefs.

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mentally educated genius help development useful assist
sympathetic wise improve provides self-reliant called equip
Proper education (a) - a learner with opportunities to (b) - all his latent talents. Its aim is to (c) - him physically and (d) - so that he can be (e) - to himself and to the society. An educated man is (f) -- but he also (g) - -others in attaining self-reliance. He is supposed to be wellmannered, kind and (h)- -. So a man who has acquired knowledge and skill only for his material development cannot be (i) - a truly (j)---man.

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Husband Consider Dominated Happy Protect Education
Issue Beat Law Healthy Save subsevient
Women un our society have always been considered (a)—to men. The majority of houses are being (b)—usually by (c)--and women most often have no say in opinion. Their opinion is (d)--unnecessary even in such important (e) -- as the number of children they would like to have. In many households they arc (f) -by the husbands. To (g) -- their rights the Govt has introduced law. But (h) --sometimes can't (i)---them. So, what is more needed for them is the proper (j)-- - .

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Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow
Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather
Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)- -them and plant more trees around us.

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With Improve Not Mean Maintain Upon Stop
Take Easily Than Keep Depend Raise avoid
Overeating (a) - taking too much food (b) - one needs. We eat (c) to overload our stomach but to (d) - a sound itmith- A sound health (e) - on eating habit, to some extent. Overeating tells (f) - our health. By (g) - awareness of the people the habit of overeating
can be (h) -. With a view to (i) - our body fit,

we should taking too much food.
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Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant
Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire
Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)--- -away, let him not come here again."

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Attitude Amply Predetermined Ordered Ordained Sorrows
Out look Belief Undergo Hold Fate poor
There are many people in our country who have a conservative (a0--. Quite early inlife they learn to (b)—that everything in this world was (c)--. They think all that happens to them was (d)—by God. From this belief the poor generaly accept their (e)--. They also accept all their (f)—and sufferings without trying much to overcome them. They also(g)—a firm belief that those who (h)— sufferings in this world will be (i)—rewarded in the world. have the same sort of (j)—tpwards illness and diseases.

26. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow
Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather
Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)- -them and plant more trees around us.

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Aware Using Communication Spanteneously Able Develop
Acquisitive Mother Naturally Usual Competence language
Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines,paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)--them and plant more trees around us.

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Bought Reading Wanted Failry How Experience
Effective Start Important Laughed Experiment several
Two friends, Raghib and Adeeb, (a)—to learn how to ride a bicycle. Adeeb (b)—a book called “How to Ride a bicycle” and started (c)—it. On the other hand, Raghib took out his bicycle on the street and (d)--- trying to ride it. He fell off several times and Adeeb (e)—at him. However, by the time Adeeb finished the first chapter of his book, Raghib was riding his bicycle (f)—well. Adeeb knew (g)—the bicycle worked but did not know how to use it from first hand (h)--. Learning a language is like riding a bicycle. The most (i)—thing about any language is communication. You learn to communicate (j)—by using a language, by doing things with it and by experiencing it.

29. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Conduct Become Spare Pursuit Travel Major
Leisure Work Spend Physically Make love
For the Germens, leaisure has become a major (a)--. Formerly, Germans used to (b)—ten hours a day and six days a week and had very little time for (c)--. But in modern times working hours in Germany have (d)—shorter stretching over five days only. People have therefore more time to (e)— now than in the past. They are so interested in (f)—their free time effectively that there is even a German Leisure Association that (g)—research on leisure activities. The Germans love to (h)—and
almost half of all adults in Germany have (i)—a trip outside the country just for pleasure and relaxation. There are also many sports centres where young people go for (j)—excersise.

30. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Originated Grow Bcomes Careful Appearance Miniature
Fond Containers Normal High Contribute remain
Bonsai is the art of (a)—trees and other plants in small (b)—in such a way that it (c)—the miniature of a real tree. A Bonsai tree may be 10 years old but have a (d)—of one foot only. The art of Bonsai (e)—perhaps more than 1000 years ago in China. Early Japanese aristocrats also showed a (f)—for Bonsai and (g)—greatly to its development. Bonsai is different from (h)—pot planting as it is considered an art form. A Bonsai tree is (i)— shaped to remain small but still has the (j)—of a large tree.

31. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Flow Take Largely Help Cut Bottom
Spread Allow Container Cover Beauty tie
Bonsai plant does not need (a)—pots but small containers and not much of soil. A Bonsai (b)—has holes in the bottom which are (c0—with small nets so that the soil does not (d)--- out with the water the plant is then (e)—out of its original pot and one-third of its root is (f0—our. It is then ties to the (g)—of the pot with the (h)—to wires. Soil is then (i)—over it to cover the container but about an inch of the root is (j)—to stay above the soil to enhance beauty.

32. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Argue Crowd Empty Kept Plan Seat
Moved Make Quarrel Push Get rudely
Farid got on the bus to go to college. The bus was (a)—as usual. The bus conductor pushed him aside and (b)---rude remarks for standing in the way. Farid (c)—quie, there was a seat beside him in which he (d)—to sit down as soon as it got (e)—but the moment it was vacant another passanger (f)—him rudely and grabbed the (g)--. Farid was extremely annoyed but smply (h)—way from the seat. “What’s the point of (i)—now?”- he thought. The seat is lost and there’s no point in (j)—about it now.

33. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Laugh Urgue Sit Try Think Go
Dance Bring Scene Give Notice Sing

Sohel was going on a picnic with his friends. Many of his friends started (a)—and singing in the bus he kept (b)—in his seat smiling and enjoining the (c)--. He just wouldn’t move even when they (d)—him to join them, “I can’t sing so well. You will (e)—if I sing” he said. “we can’t sing either, but it’s fun. Why don’t you just (f)—it a try? Besides, nobody will (g)—if you sing in a group.” They (h)—to convince him. But Sohel just couldn’t (i)— himself to sing. He was too worried about what people would (j)--.

34. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Shout Debating Think Scream Organize Interest
Happy Join Find Write Want
Fahima’s college wanted to introduce a (a)—club. So, they gave her the responsibility of (b)—the club and finding out people who were (c)—in debating. Fahima (d)—agreed. She went around to every class when the teacher was not there and (e)—“We are having a debating club. Who wants to (f)--? Give me your names now or (g)—over it then let me know in two days. You will (h)—me in the common room.” One of her friends said, “Why don’t you just (i)—it down as a notice and put it up on the notice board? You won’t have to scream like this then.” “Oh I don’t mind (j)--.

35. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Drive Feeling Possess Go Consider Pierce
Normally Beats Draw Control
In Panambanam in Indonesia, worshipers (a)—themselves to be (b)—by god in this state, they are able to (c)—needle through their cheeks and tongues without (d)—any pain. In the island of Bali, Indonedia, dancers meditate and make themselves (e)—into trance-like state. They can then (f) their bodies with daggers without (g)—out any blood. Fakirs who practise ‘Yoga’ learn to (h)—their beathing to such an extent that their heart (i)—at only two beats a minuet whereas a (j)--- human heart beats 70-80 times per minuete.

36. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Environmental Interrelated Refer Part Live Hang biosphere
Related Ecology Elements Link Make us
The environment (a)—to the air, water and land in which people, animals and plants (b0--. So human beings, animals, air, water and soil are the main (c)—of the environment. The natural forces such as storms, cyclones and earthquakes are also (d)-- of this environment. Climate is thus a condition of the (e)--. All things that make up the environment are (f)— The way in which people, animals and plants are (g)—to each other and to their surroundings is known as (h)--. The ecosystem is a complex web that (i)—animals, plants and every form in the biosphere. All these things (j0—together.

37. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box
Products Stand Use Wash Responsible Environment mix
Mix Dump Throw
Water, another vital elements of the (a)—is also polluted in different ways. Man (b)— water by throwing waste into it. Farmers (c)—chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their fields. When rain and floods (d)—away some of these chemicals, they get (e)—with water in rivers, canals and ponds. Mills and factories also (f)—their poisonous chemicals and waste (g0—into rivers and canals and thus pollute the water. Water vehicles also pollute rivers by (h)—oil, food waste and human waste into them. Insanitary latrines and unsafe drains (i)—on river and canals banks are also (j)—for further pollution. Thus, water is contaminated by various kinds of waste and filth.

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Wildlife Develop Wild Change Spoil Save
Protect Maintain Lost Take balance
We know that all species are important for (a)—ecological balance. If one is (b)—the whole natural environemnt (c)-. In order to protect the environment from being (d)--. We should therefore (e)—our wildlife. The good news is that many countries are now (f)— action to protect their endangered (g)--. George Haycock, author of several books on wildlife, writes: “Mankind must (h)—a concern for (i)- creatures and a determination that these wild species will not perish.” We should save the earth’s wild creatures to (j)—ourselves. To be kind to animals is to be kind to mankind.

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Recurrence Straight Adequate Lies Safe Event
Unknown Follow Called Resident Give alarmed
How (a)—wil the buildings in the city of Dhaka be in the (b)—of an earthquake? Experts give no (c)—to this question, but call for taking (d)—precautions to minimize loses. That Bangladesh (e)—in the active earthquake zones is not (f)—to Bangladeshis. Alarmed by the (g0—of quakes during recent years, experts have (h)—for the development of an earthquake (i)—building code that all building should (j)--- as mandatory.

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Keep Next House Close Closed Study
Get Come Kept Sit Concentrate Compel
Riaz is fed up with his (a)--- door neighbours. His bed is very (b)—to theirs. Every time, he (c)—down to study in the evening, there (d)—the “Blaring sound of the television from the (e)—next door. It seems that the TV is (f)—on the whole evening. It becomes very difficult for him to (g)—on his studies. In winter, he can bear it by (h)—his window closed but in summer it (i) too hot and stuffy if the window is kept (j) .

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