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01. Fill in the blanks of the following text with articles where necessary. Some of the blanks may not require any article. Put a cross [x] in those blanks: (0.5x10=5) 

Though Bangladesh is struggling to achieve (a) ____ status of a middle income country, it is still beset with many problems. Unemployment problem is one of (b) ____ big challenges in Bangladesh. Hundreds and thousands of highly educated people are unemployed. (c) ____ government job is like (d) ____ golden deer to the educated youth. Nearly one hundred candidates apply for (e) ____ single post. (f) ____ mentioned problem is becoming acute day by day. Some pragmatic steps need to be taken in this regard. Firstly, (g) ____ government should emphasize on technical education. Secondly, (h) ____ educated people should not only run after government jobs. Thirdly, (i) ____ job seekers need to be engaged in self-motivated jobs. We think unemployment problem will be addressed as early as possible to booster (j) ____ overall development of Bangladesh.

Answer to 01: (a) the (b) the (c) A (d) a (e) a (f) The (g) the (h) x/the (i) x/the (j) the

Answer with Explanation

Though Bangladesh is struggling to achieve (a) the status of a middle income country, it is still beset with many problems. Unemployment problem is one of (b) the big challenges in Bangladesh. Hundreds and thousands of highly educated people are unemployed. (c) A government job is like (d) a golden deer to the educated youth. Nearly one hundred candidates apply for (e) a single post. (f) The mentioned problem is becoming acute day by day. Some pragmatic steps need to be taken in this regard. Firstly, (g) the government should emphasize on technical education. Secondly, (h) [x] / the educated people should not only run after government jobs. Thirdly, (i) [x] / the job seekers need to be engaged in self-motivated jobs. We think unemployment problem will be addressed as early as possible to booster (j) the overall development of Bangladesh.

Sentence-by-Sentence Breakdown & Bengali Translation

1. Though Bangladesh is struggling to achieve (a) the status of a middle income country, it is still beset with many problems.

• Answer (a): the

• Explanation: Uses a specific reference ("the status of...").

• Translation: (যদিও বাংলাদেশ একটি মধ্যম আয়ের দেশের মর্যাদা অর্জনের জন্য সংগ্রাম করছে, তবুও এটি এখনও অনেক সমস্যায় জর্জরিত।)

2. Unemployment problem is one of (b) the big challenges in Bangladesh.

• Answer (b): the

• Explanation: Used before a superlative or to specify one of a group ("one of the...").

• Translation: (বেকার সমস্যা বাংলাদেশের অন্যতম একটি বড় চ্যালেঞ্জ।)

3. Hundreds and thousands of highly educated people are unemployed.

• Translation: (শত শত এবং হাজার হাজার উচ্চশিক্ষিত মানুষ বেকার।)

4. (c) A government job is like (d) a golden deer to the educated youth.

• Answers (c) & (d): A / a

• Explanation: Both introduce singular countable nouns mentioned generally for the first time.

• Translation: (শিক্ষিত যুবকদের কাছে সরকারি চাকরি একটি সোনার হরিণের মতো।)

5. Nearly one hundred candidates apply for (e) a single post.

• Answer (e): a

• Explanation: Used to mean "one" single post.

• Translation: (প্রায় একশ প্রার্থী একটিমাত্র পদের জন্য আবেদন করে।)

6. (f) The mentioned problem is becoming acute day by day.

• Answer (f): The

• Explanation: Refers back to a previously mentioned problem.

• Translation: (উল্লিখিত সমস্যাটি দিন দিন তীব্র আকার ধারণ করছে।)

7. Some pragmatic steps need to be taken in this regard.

• Translation: (এ বিষয়ে কিছু বাস্তবসম্মত পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া প্রয়োজন।)

8. Firstly, (g) the government should emphasize on technical education.

• Answer (g): the

• Explanation: Used before specific government bodies or authorities.

• Translation: (প্রথমত, সরকারের উচিত কারিগরি শিক্ষার ওপর জোর দেওয়া।)

9. Secondly, (h) [x] / the educated people should not only run after government jobs.

• Answer (h): [x] (or the)

• Explanation: No article is generally needed before plural/general nouns like "educated people" in a broad sense, though "the" can work if specifying a defined group.

• Translation: (দ্বিতীয়ত, শিক্ষিত লোকজনের শুধু সরকারি চাকরির পেছনে ছোটা উচিত নয়।)

10. Thirdly, (i) [x] / the job seekers need to be engaged in self-motivated jobs.

• Answer (i): [x] (or the)

• Explanation: General plural noun phrase referring to job seekers overall.

• Translation: (তৃতীয়ত, চাকরিপ্রার্থীদের স্বয়ংক্রিয় বা স্বউদ্যোগী কাজে নিয়োজিত হতে হবে।)

11. We think unemployment problem will be addressed as early as possible to booster (j) the overall development of Bangladesh.

• Answer (j): the

• Explanation: Specifies the "overall development" of the country.

• Translation: (আমরা মনে করি, বাংলাদেশের সামগ্রিক উন্নয়ন ত্বরান্বিত করতে যত দ্রুত সম্ভব বেকার সমস্যার সমাধান করা হবে।)

Articles Worksheet - 5.0

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Rangamati is one of (a) ___ most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) ___ the western bank of Kaptai Lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c) ___ eye-catching natural beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) ___ all the elements of beauty. (e) ___ hills covered with green trees present (f) ___ unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is (g) ___ attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) ___ ethnic groups. (i) ___ trip to Rangamati would be (j) ___ outstanding experience for the nature lovers.

Answers: (a) the, (b) on, (c) X, (d) with, (e) The, (f) a, (g) an, (h) X, (i) A, (j) an

2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Computers are used (a) ___ many ways. For example, (b) ___ computer's memory may carry the names, addresses, and flight numbers of aeroplane passengers. (c) ___ ticket agent can find (d) ___ almost instantly, by typing (e) ___ flight number, whether there is a seat available (f) ___ a particular plane. At flight time, the computer can make a list of all the passengers (g) ___ the plane. Computers can also solve many problems. (h) ___ many bits of information can be compared (i) ___ one another. Mathematical calculations can then be performed (j) ___ them.

Answers: (a) in, (b) The, (c) A, (d) it, (e) the, (f) on, (g) on, (h) The, (i) with, (j) with

3. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Washing hands regularly is (a) ___ important activity. It keeps us safe (b) ___ coronavirus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) ___ important. First, you have to wet your hands (d) ___ clean, running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) ___ soap to create foam. Lather the backs of your hands, (f) ___ your fingers and (g) ___ your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) ___ at least 20 seconds. After that, rinse your hands well with clean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) ___ clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process (j) ___ washing hands and also educate your friends about it.

Answers: (a) an, (b) from, (c) an, (d) with, (e) the, (f) between, (g) under, (h) for, (i) a, (j) of

4. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) ___ his parents. (b) ___ the age of 15 he decided to go (c) ___ studies at (d) ___ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e) ___ preparations for crossing (f) ___ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) ___ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h) ___ mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) ___ lot to acquire (j) ___ education only at 15. So, Washington did not go.

Answers: (a) to, (b) At, (c) for, (d) an, (e) the, (f) the, (g) on, (h) X, (i) a, (j) an

5. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

There are two types (a) ___ dreams. One is just (b) ___ dream and completely baseless. Anybody may meet (c) ___ it while sleeping. Another dream is real. It is very desirable to (d) ___ conscious and great person. Generally, it is called (e) ___ future plan. To be a great person this dream is (f) ___ must. Then go ahead (g) ___ the working field. Really, if there is no real dream, there is no interest (h) ___ action. True success depends (i) ___ a real dream. Remember, a life without (j) ___ aim or dream is like a ship without a rudder.

Answers: (a) of, (b) a, (c) X, (d) a, (e) a, (f) a, (g) in, (h) in, (i) on, (j) an

6. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Covid-19 is (a) ___ infectious diseases which has taken away many lives (b) ___ the world. It has created economic crisis (c) ___ many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d) ___ the people of the world. Though the coronavirus is very (e) ___ deadly, it has created awareness (f) ___ mass people. Besides, we have learnt many things (g) ___ it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h) ___ some rules of health and hygiene. Due to COVID-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding the rules of health. Nowadays, we try to maintain social distancing. We avoid (i) ___ massive gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j) ___ washing hands several times a day.

Answers: (a) an, (b) in, (c) in, (d) for, (e) X, (f) among, (g) from, (h) to, (i) of, (j) of

7. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

There is no doubt that youth is (a) ___ best time of (b) ___ life. This is the time when it is (c) ___ most important (d) ___ one to remember (e) ___ maxim, "As you sow, so shall you reap." One must sow (f) ___ seeds (g) ___ industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) ___ this season (i) ___ reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) ___ this time lasts throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.

Answers: (a) the, (b) X, (c) the, (d) for, (e) the, (f) the, (g) in, (h) during, (i) to, (j) in

Articles Worksheet - 5.0 Answer

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Rangamati is one of (a) ___ most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) ___ the western bank of Kaptai Lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c) ___ eye-catching natural beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) ___ all the elements of beauty. (e) ___ hills covered with green trees present (f) ___ unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is (g) ___ attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) ___ ethnic groups. (i) ___ trip to Rangamati would be (j) ___ outstanding experience for the nature lovers.

Answers: (a) the, (b) on, (c) X, (d) with, (e) The, (f) a, (g) an, (h) X, (i) A, (j) an

2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Computers are used (a) ___ many ways. For example, (b) ___ computer's memory may carry the names, addresses, and flight numbers of aeroplane passengers. (c) ___ ticket agent can find (d) ___ almost instantly, by typing (e) ___ flight number, whether there is a seat available (f) ___ a particular plane. At flight time, the computer can make a list of all the passengers (g) ___ the plane. Computers can also solve many problems. (h) ___ many bits of information can be compared (i) ___ one another. Mathematical calculations can then be performed (j) ___ them.

Answers: (a) in, (b) The, (c) A, (d) it, (e) the, (f) on, (g) on, (h) The, (i) with, (j) with

3. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Washing hands regularly is (a) ___ important activity. It keeps us safe (b) ___ coronavirus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) ___ important. First, you have to wet your hands (d) ___ clean, running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) ___ soap to create foam. Lather the backs of your hands, (f) ___ your fingers and (g) ___ your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) ___ at least 20 seconds. After that, rinse your hands well with clean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) ___ clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process (j) ___ washing hands and also educate your friends about it.

Answers: (a) an, (b) from, (c) an, (d) with, (e) the, (f) between, (g) under, (h) for, (i) a, (j) of

4. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) ___ his parents. (b) ___ the age of 15 he decided to go (c) ___ studies at (d) ___ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e) ___ preparations for crossing (f) ___ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) ___ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h) ___ mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) ___ lot to acquire (j) ___ education only at 15. So, Washington did not go.

Answers: (a) to, (b) At, (c) for, (d) an, (e) the, (f) the, (g) on, (h) X, (i) a, (j) an

5. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

There are two types (a) ___ dreams. One is just (b) ___ dream and completely baseless. Anybody may meet (c) ___ it while sleeping. Another dream is real. It is very desirable to (d) ___ conscious and great person. Generally, it is called (e) ___ future plan. To be a great person this dream is (f) ___ must. Then go ahead (g) ___ the working field. Really, if there is no real dream, there is no interest (h) ___ action. True success depends (i) ___ a real dream. Remember, a life without (j) ___ aim or dream is like a ship without a rudder.

Answers: (a) of, (b) a, (c) X, (d) a, (e) a, (f) a, (g) in, (h) in, (i) on, (j) an

6. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

Covid-19 is (a) ___ infectious diseases which has taken away many lives (b) ___ the world. It has created economic crisis (c) ___ many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d) ___ the people of the world. Though the coronavirus is very (e) ___ deadly, it has created awareness (f) ___ mass people. Besides, we have learnt many things (g) ___ it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h) ___ some rules of health and hygiene. Due to COVID-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding the rules of health. Nowadays, we try to maintain social distancing. We avoid (i) ___ massive gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j) ___ washing hands several times a day.

Answers: (a) an, (b) in, (c) in, (d) for, (e) X, (f) among, (g) from, (h) to, (i) of, (j) of

7. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the & zero article).

There is no doubt that youth is (a) ___ best time of (b) ___ life. This is the time when it is (c) ___ most important (d) ___ one to remember (e) ___ maxim, "As you sow, so shall you reap." One must sow (f) ___ seeds (g) ___ industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) ___ this season (i) ___ reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) ___ this time lasts throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.

Answers: (a) the, (b) X, (c) the, (d) for, (e) the, (f) the, (g) in, (h) during, (i) to, (j) in