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HSC Examination- 2019 All Board Questions


1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2019]

(a)--- parliament house of Bangladesh is (b)---exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)---wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d)---largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)---world. It is (f)--- highly expensive building. (g)---maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) ---Louis I Khan designed this (i) ---building. Everyday many (j)---visitor comes to visit the building.

2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2019]

The national flag represents (a)---independence of (b)---country. Ours is (c)---independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)--- cloth of a national flag is made of (e)--- cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)--- ratio of its length and breadth 10: 6, There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g)---blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) - red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)--- martyrs. The national flag plays (j)---vital role in the life of a nation.


3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2019; Barisal Board-2012]

Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man's formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)- mother's tender heart always looks to (d)---welfare and well-being of (e)---child. If during this period (f)---mother tries to bring (g)---child up carefully and according to her (h)--- best ideas (i)---child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)--- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour.


4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2019; Dhaka Board-2015]

Industry is (a)---key to success in our life. (b)---industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)---long way in (f)--- world. Many (g)---man is not aware of (h)--- significance of (i)---diligence for which. they cannot reap (j)---benefit of success.



5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2019]

An honest man is true to his (a)--- words. He does not deviate from (b)--- path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists of (c)--- honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)---greed. He does not hanker after (e)---worldly property. (f)---honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g)---corrupted people. He is (h)---man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)---greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j)---honest people of the society.



6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2019;Dhaka Board-2017]

What is patriotism? It is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots.


7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2019]

I have (a)---uncle who has just retired from (b)---army. He used to be (c)---ABI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d)---one-eyed alien from (e)--- space. (f)--- alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)--- nose. I now understand that it was (h)--- hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)---truth. May be he is not so (j)---honest, after all.


8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2019; Jashore Board-2015]

Mr. Bright is (a)--- European. As he is (b)---Englishman, he knows (c)-- English well. He is (d) – honourable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having (f)---SOS, he went to (g)---UŠA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)---Army last year. He is (i)---younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)---tears.


HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions


9. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [All Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)]

Bangladesh is (a)---independent country. We won freedom on (b)---December 16. 1971. This freedom was won as (c)---result of great sacrifice. (d)---great many people laid down their lives for (e)--freedom of the country. (f)--- man who loves his country is (g)-patriot. (h) - real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)---effort for the welfare and (j)---progress of our motherland.


10. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [ All Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)]

William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)---village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)---country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)---farmer's son who came (d)--- Stratford about 1531, and began to prosper as (e)--- trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f)---daughter of (g)---prosperous farmer, descended form (h)---old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i)---poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)---peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare.


HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions


11. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2017]

Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots.

12. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2017;Barishal Board-2017]

Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)--- virtues which make (c)--- man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)--- truth, we cannot command (e)--- confidence of others. (f)--- might succeed once or twice by telling (g)--- lie but it never brings a good result. (h)---lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of ()--- liar is revealed and nobody believes him.


13. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2017]

What (a)--- surprise it was! Robin got (b)--- first prize in (c)--- competition. I was (d)---really amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e)--- expert coach for (f)--- time. He always obeyed (g)---instructions given by (h)--- coach. Even he was not found outside (i)--- camp during practice session. (j)---boy like him is always appreciated by the people.


14. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2017]

The process of learning may very well be compared to (a))---undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b))---journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c))--- botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d))---tedious journey to reach his (e))---destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f))---labourious process and no one can do (g))--- labour for him and no one else can undertake (h))---journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i))---passenger's own concern. In (j))---same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.


15. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2017]

In (a))---last 25 years (b))---world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c))--international conservation organization world wild fund. (d))---earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e))---worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f))--- increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately in (g))---water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h))--- overwhelming environmental (j) )---catastrophe.



16. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2017]

'Rifle Roti Aurat' is (a)--- first Bengali novel on (b)--- Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c)---professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) --- novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e)--- new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f)---victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g)--- notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h)--- novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to. (i)---Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)---Liberation War of Bangladesh.


17. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2017]

Robi is (a)---indigent boy. He comes of (b)---needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c)--- unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d)---key to success. Moreover, he has (e)---deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f)---dream of his life. From (g)- dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h)---energy. His only aim is to reach (i)---apex of success. We need (j)---ideal boy like Robi.


18. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2017]

Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)---virtues which makes (c)---person really great. If we do not cultivate (d)--- habit of speaking (e)---truth, we cannot command (f)--- trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g)---lie but it never brings about (h)--- good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)---liar is revealed and nobody believes him.


HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions


19. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2016]

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a)--- popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b)--- in Sagardari on the (c)--- bank of (d)--- Kopotaksho river, (e)--- village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f)---early age, Dutt aspired to be (g)---Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h)---sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i)--- anger of his family. He contributed much to (j)---development of Bengali literature.



20. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

Every student wants to do better in (a)---examination. But it is not (b)---easy work. (c)--- student has to do something for this. From (d)---very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e)---texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)--- answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)---common source. He should have a good (h)---command over English. By doing all these things (i)---student can hope to make a good (j)---result.


21. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2016;Cumilla Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2010]

(a)---morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)---simple exercise and good for health and (c)---mentality. In the morning (d)---air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)---environment makes an effect on (f)---walker's health and mind. When (g)--- man enjoys (h)---beauties and solemnity of (i)---nature in (j)---morning.


22. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2016]

Literacy as (a)--- skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b)----- art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c)--- general people but (d)---privilege for (e)--- chosen (f)---few who took on strategic roles in (g)---running of (h)--- state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i)--- Greeks, however, sent only their male children to school.


23. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2016]

My mother is (a) ---ideal housewife. She is (b)---affectionate lady. She manages (c)--- family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e)--- wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f)--- poor. She is also (g)---very religious lady. She advise us to follow (h)--- path of truth and honesty. (i)---woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) --- character.



24. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2016]


There is a saying that sincerity is (a) - key to success. (b) – person can prosper in life an by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) - rules of sincerity can never go (d) – long way in (e) – world. Many (f) – man is not conscious of (g)- importance of (h) - sincerity for which they don't have (i) - benefit of (j) - success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.


25. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2016]

Kamal is (a) ---HSC examinee of this year. He is not (b)--- attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c)--- English. Moreover, he is (d)---lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e)--- month ago before his examination he managed (f) short suggestion and learnt it. On (g)---day of examination he started for the examination hall (h)---bit earlier. He entered (i)---examination hall with (j)---trembling heart.



26. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2016]

Once there lived (a)---poor cobbler. He had (b)---rich neighbour. (c)---neighbour possessed (d) ---ill-health. So, he was (e) ---angry man. He was always (f)---unhappy man, Once he used to think (g)---richest men to be (h)---happiest men in (i)---world. But his (j)---idea was wrong.



HSC Article All Board Question 2015


1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2015]

Industry is (a)--- key to success. (b)--- industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)--- long way in (f) ---world. Many (g)--- man is not conscious of (h)--- importance of (i)--- diligence for which they can't reap (j)--- benefit of success. 


Answer: a) the; b) The; c) The; d) ×; e) a; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) the


2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2015; Jashore Board-2012]

Long long ago (a)--- mirror was found in (b)--- paddy field by (c) --- old farmer. Neither this 

farmer nor anybody else in (d)--- area had ever seen a mirror. So, when (e)--- farmer looked into 

(f)--- mirror, he was surprised to see (g)--- man looking straight at him. Now, (h)--- farmer 

closely (i)--- resembled his father who had died many years ago. He thought that it was his 

father (j) --- inside it and saluted him with love and respect.


Answer: a) a; b) a; c) an; d) the; e) the; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) ×; j) ×

 

3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Cumilla Board-2015]

(a) --- Discipline is seen in (b) --- nature. Every morning (c) --- sun rises in (d) --- east. Day follows (e) --- night, birds sing and (f) --- plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) --- nature, there is (h) ---

harmony. If there was no discipline in (i)-- nature, there would have been (j) --- chaos everywhere. 


Answer: a) ×; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) ×; h) a; i) ×; j) ×;


4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Jashore Board-2015]

Mr. Patrick is (a)--- European. As he is (b)--- Englishman, he knows (c)--- English well. He is (d)--- honorable to everyone though he is (e)---  one-eyed man. One day having (f)--- SOS, he went to (g)--- USA. His brother Milton living there joined (h)--- Army last year. He is (i)--- younger of the two brothers. When Patrick met his brother he could not but shed (j)--- tears.


Answer: a) a; b) an; c) ×; d) ×; e) a; f) a; g) the; h) the; i) the; j) ×


5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet Board-2015]

Life is full of (a)---unfavourable circumstances. (b)--- great men in (c)--- world bravely faced (d) --- adverse situations. These situations bring out (e)--- man's latent qualities. (f)--- people in 

such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g)--- virtuous and 

brave men can conquer (h)--- obstacles of life. (i)--- adverse situations have glorified (j)--- mind 

and character of great men.


Answer: a) ×; b) The; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) The; g) the; h) the; i) ×; j) the


6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal Board-2015]

The process of globalization requires (a)--- common language for international (b)---

communication. English has achieved (c)--- prestige of being that (d)--- language because it is (e)--- international language. It is no longer (f)--- unique possession of British or American 

people but (g)--- language that belongs to (h)--- world's people. This had led to (i)--- bewildering 

variety of (j)--- English around the world. 


Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) ×; e) an; f) the; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) ×


7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Chattogram Board-2015]

Television is (a)--- part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels 

through satellite. Among these, (b)--- Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is 

very interesting and attractive. I think both (c)--- young and (d)--- old get pleasure from this 

channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) — everything of practical life. The introducer 

narrates everything in (f)--- most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g)--- unknown and mysterious world of (h)--- history and animals. (i)--- sea view is excellent. I think it attracts (j)--- attention of all kinds of viewers. 


Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) the; d) the; e) ×; f) the; g) an; h) ×; i) The; j) the 


8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dinajpur Board-2015; Barishal Board-2009]

When (a)--- great poet, Ferdousi, began to write (b)--- Shahnama, the sultan promised him (c)--- piece of gold for each (d)--- verse. When (e)--- epic was finished, it contained sixty thousand (f) --- verses. Instead of giving gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousand silver (g)--- coins. 

The poet refused to take the silver coins and left the court with (h)--- broken heart. He was (i)---

aggrieved man. Later on, The Sultan realised that he had made (j)--- blunder. 

Answer: a) the; b) the; c) a; d) the; e) ×; f) ×; g) a; i) an; j) a

 

HSC Article All Board Question 2014


9. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2014; Jashore Board-2014; Cumilla Board-2009,2014]

(a)--- idle man and (b)--- active man cannot be equal. We know (c)---story of (d)---ant (e)--- grasshopper. (f)--- ant was industrious. On the other hand the grasshopper was really (g)--- lazy. The ant knows that (h)--- industrious shine. On (i)--- contrary (j)--- lazy suffer in life.


Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an/the; (e) a/the; (f) the; (g) ×; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the


10. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Sylhet Board-2014]

Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspired (b)--- man to shed last drop of blood to defend the 

freedom of his country. (c)--- man without patriotism is no better than (d)--- beast. (e)--- true patriot is honoured by (f)--- all. He thinks for (g)--- welfare of his country. On (h)--- other hand 

(i)--- unpatriotic man thinks for his own interests. Those who die for (j)--- country are true patriot. They are remembered even after their death.


Answer: a) a; b) a; c) A; d) a; e) A; f) ×; g) the; h) the; i) an; j) a/the


11. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Barishal Board-2014]

Recently a detective watched (a)--- well dressed woman who always went into (b)--- large store 

on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c)--

detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d)--- few small articles, After (e)--- little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f)--- assistant who 

wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g)--- sales assistant was her (h)--- daughter. The girl gave her (i)--- expensive dress once (j)--- week.


Answer: a) a; b) a; c) the; d) a; e) a; f) an; g) the; h) ×; i) an; j) a


HSC Article All Board Question with answer 2013


12. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Dhaka Board-2013; Rajshahi Board-2010]

Though newspaper is not always (a)--- unmixed blessing, it is (b)--- most useful thing in our life. 

We rarely think of (c)--- day without reading (d)--- newspaper. Reading newspaper is one of (e)--- good habits of a man. We shall be like (f)--- frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g)--- electronic media to reading (h)--- newspaper. But (i)--- newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) --- electronic media.


Answer: a) an; b) the; c) a; d) a; e) the; f) a; g) ×; h) a; i) a/the; j) ×


13. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks. [Rajshahi Board-2013]

Mosquito menace is one of (a) — most talked topics. (b) — fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) — mosquito menace. For (d) — city dwellers it is (e) — constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) — night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) — us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) — attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) — nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) — assorted efforts.

 

Answer: a) the; b) the; c) the; d) the; e) a; f) ×; g) ×; h) the; i) the; j) ×


14. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2013; Chattogram Board-2011]

At present, Bangladesh faces (a)--- number of (b)--- problems. Of all these problems (c)---

population problem is (d)--- most acute one. Population is undoubtedly (e)--- great asset of (f)--- country. But when (g)--- country fails to feed and provide them with (h)--- bare necessities of 

life, they become (i)--- burden. Similar is (j)--- case with Bangladesh.


Answer: a) a; b) ×; c) × d) the; e) a; f) a; g) a; h) the; i) a; j) the


15. Articles Exercise. [Jashore Board-2013, Chittagong Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2009]

Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a)--- asset. One day he may be (b)--- engineer or (c)---

doctor. He makes (d)--- best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time and does his 

duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e)--- golden period of (f)--- life. He has (g)--- aim in 

life. He knows that life without (h)--- aim is like (i)--- ship without (j)--- rudder. 


Answer: a) an; b) an; c) a; d) the; e) the; f) ×; g) an; h) an; i) a; j) a


16. Articles Exercise. [Cumilla Board-2013]

(a)--- morning walk is (b)--- good habit for all classes of (c)--- people. It is (d)--- simple exercise 

and good for health and (e)--- mentality. In the morning, (f)--- air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g)--environment makes (h)--- effect on (i)--- nature in (j)--- morning. 


Answer: a) ×; b) a; c) ×; d) a; e) ×; f) the; g) ×; h) an; i) ×; j) the


17. Articles Exercise. [Sylhet Board-2013]

A library is (a)--- part and parcel of (b)--- educational institution. It is (c)--- place where we can find (d)--- books on almost all subjects. A library enables many (e)--- person to read books. It creates (f)--- passion for learning. Students should pay (g)--- visit to a library regularly. There should be libraries in every educational institution. But it is (h)--- matter of regret that all educational institution don’t have libraries. Setting up libraries is (i)--- must to build up (j)--- educated nation.


Answer: (a) ×; (b) an; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) a; (g) a; (h) a; (i) a; (j) an.


18. Articles Exercise. [Barisal Board-2013]

Galib works in (a)--- nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b)--- capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c)---

sensitive young man and (d)--- ex-student of (e)--- English literature, he takes the job as (f)---

source of pleasure. As (g)--- honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h)--- clients. Everyday 

hundreds of people come to (i)--- bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j)--- smiling face. 


Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) an; (e) ×; (f) a; (g) an; (h) ×/the; (i) the; (j) a.


19. Articles Exercise. [Dhaka Board-2012]

Tea is a drink. It is also (a)--- refreshing drink. The preparation to tea is a long but (b)---

interesting process. (c)--- water is first boiled in (d)--- kettle and (e)--- desired quantity of (f)---

tea dust is put in it. After (g)--- few minutes (h)--- boiled leaves are separated from (i)--- liquor. 

Then the liquor is poured into (j)--- cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it

 

Answer: (a) a (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) the (f) x (g) a (h) the (i) the (j) x

 

20. Articles Exercise. [Rajshahi Board-2012]

Once upon (a)--- time there was (b)--- king. His palace was surrounded by (c)--- beautiful gardens. One day he fell ill. He called in (d)--- doctor. But (e)--- doctor could not say what wrong was with him. More (f)--- doctors were called. Finally they said that (g)--- king could be healed if he wore (h)--- shirt of (i)--- happy man. (j)--- messengers were sent everywhere, but no happy man could be found.

 

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

 

21. Articles Exercise. [Cumilla Board-2012]

(a)--- 16th December is (b)-- red-letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we achieved (c)--- freedom at the cost of (d)--- bloody battle and Bangladesh came into (e)--- being and made a place in (f)---  world map as (g)--- independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h)--- enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember (i)--- great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j)--- great tribute to them.

Answer: (a) The (b) a (c) x (d)  a (e) x (f) the (g) an (h) an (i) the (j) the

 

22. Articles Exercise. [Sylhet Board-2012]

Socrates believed that (a)--- angry man was more of (b)---- beast than a human being . He had a wife who used to lose her temper on (c)--- slightest excuse. One day (d)-- woman got more furious and began to insult him. He went out and sat on the doorstep of his (e)--- house. He looked out on the public (f)----  street. The wife found that he was playing the least heed to her. So he began to pour hot water on (g)---- head of Socrates. The passerby in (h)---  street were much amused at  (i)--- incident. They had not seen such (j)---- incident before.

Answer: (a) an (b)a (c) the (d) the (e)X (f) x (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) an

 

23. Articles Exercise. [Barishal Board-2012]

Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man’s formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)---- mother’s tender heart always looks to (d)--- welfare and well being of (e)--- child. If during this period (f)--- mother tries t bring, (g)-- child up carefully and according to (h)--- best ideas (i)--- child is sure to grow its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)-- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour.

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

 

24. Articles Exercise. [Chattogram Board-2012]

Today women are playing (a)--- important role in all spheres of (b)--- life. They are no longer confined within (c)--- four walls of the kitchen. They have come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d)---  men. They are joining (e)--- wide range of professions and making a great (f)-- contribution to the economy. Now it has come to (g)-- a realization of all that it is not possible to develop the country keeping women, (h)---- large section of (i)--- population in (j)--- dark.

Answer: (a) an (b) x (c) the (d) x (e) the (f)x (g) a (h) a (i) x (j) the

 

25. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2012]

(a)--- ant is (b)--- industrious insects. Bees are also (c)-- industrious insects. If we observe the life of (d)--- successful man, we will find that he is is also (e)----industrious. (f)-- industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g)--- idle are disliked by all. So, the industry is (h)--- must to prosper in (i)--- life. We all know that industry is the key to success and laziness leads us to (j)--- misfortune.

Answer: (a) The (b) an (c) x (d) a (e) x (f) the (g) the (h) a (i) x (j) x

26. Articles Exercise. [Dhaka Board-2011; Jashore Board-2009]

Bangladesh is (a)--- world’s most densely populated country. Our development efforts are frustrated because of (b)--- great size of our population. (c)--- population explosion is (d)--- constant threat to our environment and (e)--- society. Here the population is growing at such (f)--- high rate that (g)--- environment may soon fail to supply (h)--- people with their minimum necessities. It is indeed (i)--- alarming situation. Something should be done to change (j)--- situation.

Answer: (a) the (b) the (c) x (d) a (e) x (f)a (g) the (h) the (i) an (j) the

 

27. Articles Exercise. [Rajshahi Board-2011]

There was (a)-- idle man who inherited vast property from his father .he did not like physical labour. As (b)--- result,he became very fat and could not move from one place to another .he called in (c)--- European doctor. (d)--- doctor was very intelligent .he did not prescribe any medicine for (e)--- man he advised him to buy (f)--- heavy club and move it in  (g)--- air till he got (h)-- tired . Following the advice of the doctor, he became (i)-- thin from (j)--- obese man.

Answer: (a) an (b) a (c) a (d) The (e) the (f) a (g) the (h) x (i) x (j) an

 

28. Articles Exercise. [Jashore Board-2011]

“Under the Greenwood Tree” is (a)--- song derived from as your like it (b)-- comedy by Shakespeare .in this song (c)--- writers nature has found (d)-- eloquent expression, as has, as (e) --- undertone, his deep concern for (f)--- limitation of (g)--- human society. In the forest (h)--- only enemy of man is bitter winter and rough weather. Nature has no particular enmity towards man and it treats all equally. The forest is the place for one who is connected with (i)-- small pleasure of life and has (j)-- little ambition.

Answer: (a) a (b) a (c) the (d) an/x (e) an/x (f) the (g) a/x/the (h) the (i) the/x (j) a/x

 

29. Articles Exercise. [Dinajpur Board-2011]

You must have heard (a) -- name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He is our national poet. He is known as (b) ---- rebel poet. He was born in (c) --- poor family. He passed his boyhood in great hardship. When (d) --- First World War broke out he joined (e) --- army. After (f) --- war, he began to write poems. He wrote specially for (g) ---- oppressed and downtrodden people. He is called (h) --- Shelly of Bengali literature. His poems and songs inspired (i)---- Bangalies in (j)--- War libration.

Answer: (a)  the  (b) a (c) a (d ) the (e) the (f )the (g) the (h) the (i) the (j) the





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HSC Examination- 2019 All Board Questions


1. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2019]

(a)--- parliament house of Bangladesh is (b)---exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c)---wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d)---largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)---world. It is (f)--- highly expensive building. (g)---maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) ---Louis I Khan designed this (i) ---building. Everyday many (j)---visitor comes to visit the building.


Answer: (a) The; (b) an; (C) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a; (g) The; (h) x; (i) x; (j) a.


2. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2019]

The national flag represents (a)---independence of (b)---country. Ours is (c)---independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)--- cloth of a national flag is made of (e)--- cotton, silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)--- ratio of its length and breadth 10: 6, There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g)---blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and blood-shed. (h) - red circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)--- martyrs. The national flag plays (j)---vital role in the life of a nation.


Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) an; (d) The; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) The; (i) the; (j) a.


3. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2019; Barisal Board-2012]

Childhood or boyhood is (a)--- man's formative period. During this period (b)--- child receives training from its mother. (c)- mother's tender heart always looks to (d)---welfare and well-being of (e)---child. If during this period (f)---mother tries to bring (g)---child up carefully and according to her (h)--- best ideas (i)---child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)--- all irrespective of caste, creed and colour.


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


4. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2019; Dhaka Board-2015]

Industry is (a)---key to success in our life. (b)---industrious can prosper in life. (c)--- man who does not undertake (d)--- hard work can never go (e)---long way in (f)--- world. Many (g)---man is not aware of (h)--- significance of (i)---diligence for which. they cannot reap (j)---benefit of success.


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


5. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2019]

An honest man is true to his (a)--- words. He does not deviate from (b)--- path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists of (c)--- honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)---greed. He does not hanker after (e)---worldly property. (f)---honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g)---corrupted people. He is (h)---man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)---greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j)---honest people of the society.


Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (C) x; (d) x; (e) the/x; (f) An; (g) x/the; (h) a/the; (i) The; (j) the.


6. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2019;Dhaka Board-2017]

What is patriotism? It is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots.


Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) A/The; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the.


7. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2019]

I have (a)---uncle who has just retired from (b)---army. He used to be (c)---ABI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d)---one-eyed alien from (e)--- space. (f)--- alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)--- nose. I now understand that it was (h)--- hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)---truth. May be he is not so (j)---honest, after all.


Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) the; (f) The/An; (g) a/x; (h) a; (i) the; (j) x/an.


8. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2019; Jashore Board-2015]

Mr. Bright is (a)--- European. As he is (b)---Englishman, he knows (c)-- English well. He is (d) – honourable to everyone though he is (e)--- one-eyed man. One day having (f)---SOS, he went to (g)---UŠA. His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)---Army last year. He is (i)---younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)---tears.


Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) x; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an/the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x.


HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions


9. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [All Board Question-2018 (Ka Set)]

Bangladesh is (a)---independent country. We won freedom on (b)---December 16. 1971. This freedom was won as (c)---result of great sacrifice. (d)---great many people laid down their lives for (e)--freedom of the country. (f)--- man who loves his country is (g)-patriot. (h) - real patriot loves his country more than his life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)---effort for the welfare and (j)---progress of our motherland.


Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (C) a; (d) A; (e) the; (f) A; (g) a; (h) A; (i) an; (j) x.


10. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [ All Board Question-2018 (Kha Set)]

William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)---village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)---country of Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)---farmer's son who came (d)--- Stratford about 1531, and began to prosper as (e)--- trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f)---daughter of (g)---prosperous farmer, descended form (h)---old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It is generally believed that neither (i)---poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)---peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare.


Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) an; (i) the; (j) a.


HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions


11. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2017]

Patriotism is (a)--- noble virtue. It inspires (b)--- man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c)---country. (d)---man without patriotism is no better than (e)--- beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)--- his countrymen. He thinks for (g)---betterment of his country. On (h)---contrary, (i)--- unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)---country are true patriots.


Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) x; (d) The/A; (e) a; (f) x; (g) the; (h) x; () an; (j) the.


12. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2017;Barishal Board-2017]

Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)--- virtues which make (c)--- man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)--- truth, we cannot command (e)--- confidence of others. (f)--- might succeed once or twice by telling (g)--- lie but it never brings a good result. (h)---lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of ()--- liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

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


13. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2017]

What (a)--- surprise it was! Robin got (b)--- first prize in (c)--- competition. I was (d)---really amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e)--- expert coach for (f)--- time. He always obeyed (g)---instructions given by (h)--- coach. Even he was not found outside (i)--- camp during practice session. (j)---boy like him is always appreciated by the people.


Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) an; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) A.


14. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2017]

The process of learning may very well be compared to (a))---undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b))---journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c))--- botherations of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking care of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d))---tedious journey to reach his (e))---destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f))---labourious process and no one can do (g))--- labour for him and no one else can undertake (h))---journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be acquired at second hand. Just as a traveler, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i))---passenger's own concern. In (j))---same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.


Answer: (a) an/the; (b) a; (c) the/x; (d) a; (e) x; (f) a; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the/a; (j) the.


15. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2017]

In (a))---last 25 years (b))---world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c))--international conservation organization world wild fund. (d))---earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e))---worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f))--- increase in carbon dioxide and ultimately in (g))---water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h))--- overwhelming environmental (j) )---catastrophe.


Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an; (g) x/the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) x.


16. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2017]

'Rifle Roti Aurat' is (a)--- first Bengali novel on (b)--- Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c)---professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) --- novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e)--- new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f)---victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g)--- notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h)--- novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to. (i)---Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)---Liberation War of Bangladesh.


Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the.


17. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2017]

Robi is (a)---indigent boy. He comes of (b)---needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c)--- unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d)---key to success. Moreover, he has (e)---deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f)---dream of his life. From (g)- dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h)---energy. His only aim is to reach (i)---apex of success. We need (j)---ideal boy like Robi.


Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) x; (h) x; (i) the; (j) an.


18. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2017]

Truthfulness is (a)--- greatest of all (b)---virtues which makes (c)---person really great. If we do not cultivate (d)--- habit of speaking (e)---truth, we cannot command (f)--- trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g)---lie but it never brings about (h)--- good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)--- real character of (j)---liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

Answer: (a) the; (b) x/the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.


HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions


19. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dhaka Board-2016]

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a)--- popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b)--- in Sagardari on the (c)--- bank of (d)--- Kopotaksho river, (e)--- village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f)---early age, Dutt aspired to be (g)---Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h)---sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i)--- anger of his family. He contributed much to (j)---development of Bengali literature.


Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the/x; (g) an; (h) a; (i) x/the; (j) the.


20. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

Every student wants to do better in (a)---examination. But it is not (b)---easy work. (c)--- student has to do something for this. From (d)---very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e)---texts again and again. He must not memorize (f)--- answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g)---common source. He should have a good (h)---command over English. By doing all these things (i)---student can hope to make a good (j)---result.


Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x.


21. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Dinajpur Board-2016;Cumilla Board-2013; Dhaka Board-2010]

(a)---morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b)---simple exercise and good for health and (c)---mentality. In the morning (d)---air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e)---environment makes an effect on (f)---walker's health and mind. When (g)--- man enjoys (h)---beauties and solemnity of (i)---nature in (j)---morning.


Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) x/the; (j) the.


22. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Jashore Board-2016]

Literacy as (a)--- skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b)----- art of writing was invented. Education then was not for (c)--- general people but (d)---privilege for (e)--- chosen (f)---few who took on strategic roles in (g)---running of (h)--- state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i)--- Greeks, however, sent only their male children to school.


Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x; (g) the; (h) the/a; (i) the; (j) x.


23. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Cumilla Board-2016]

My mother is (a) ---ideal housewife. She is (b)---affectionate lady. She manages (c)--- family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e)--- wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f)--- poor. She is also (g)---very religious lady. She advise us to follow (h)--- path of truth and honesty. (i)---woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) --- character.

Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) A; j) X


24. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Chattogram Board-2016]


There is a saying that sincerity is (a) - key to success. (b) – person can prosper in life an by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) - rules of sincerity can never go (d) – long way in (e) – world. Many (f) – man is not conscious of (g)- importance of (h) - sincerity for which they don't have (i) - benefit of (j) - success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.


Answer: (a) the; (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) x; (i) the; (j) x


25. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Sylhet Board-2016]

Kamal is (a) ---HSC examinee of this year. He is not (b)--- attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c)--- English. Moreover, he is (d)---lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e)--- month ago before his examination he managed (f) short suggestion and learnt it. On (g)---day of examination he started for the examination hall (h)---bit earlier. He entered (i)---examination hall with (j)---trembling heart.


Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) x; (d) x; (e) A; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.


26. Filling the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks are not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.. [Barishal Board-2016]

Once there lived (a)---poor cobbler. He had (b)---rich neighbour. (c)---neighbour possessed (d) ---ill-health. So, he was (e) ---angry man. He was always (f)---unhappy man, Once he used to think (g)---richest men to be (h)---happiest men in (i)---world. But his (j)---idea was wrong.


Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) The; (d) an/x; (e) an; (f) an; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) x.




Articles Worksheet for HSC Examination -5.1


1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Truthfulness is (a) __ greatest of all (b) __ virtues which makes (c) __ person really great. If we do not cultivate (d) __ habit of speaking (e) __ truth, we cannot command (f) __ trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) __ lie but it never brings about (h) __ good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) __ real character of (j) __ liar is revealed and nobody believes him.



2. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a) __ popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) __ Sagardari on (c) __ bank of (d) __ Kopotaksho river, (e) __ village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) __ early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) __ Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) __ sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) __ anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) __ development of Bengali literature.


3. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

My mother is (a) __ ideal housewife. She is (b) __ affectionate lady. She manages (c) __ family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) __ cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e) __ wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) __ poor. She is also (g) __ very religious lady. She advises us to follow (h) __ path of truth and honesty. (i) __ woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) __ character.


4. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Every student wants to do better in (a) __ examination. But it is not (b) __ easy work. (c) __ student has to do something for this. From (d) __ very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e) __ texts again and again. He must not memorize (f) __ answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g) __ common source. He should have a good (h) __ command over English. By doing all these things (i) __ student can hope to make a good (j) __ result.



5. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross mark (×) in those blanks:

(a) __ morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) __ simple exercise and good for health and (c) __ mentality. In the morning (d) __ air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) __ environment makes an effect on (f) __ walker's health and mind when (g) __ man enjoys (h) __ beauties and solemnity of (i) __ nature in (j) __ morning.


6. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Literacy as (a) __ skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b) __ art of writing was invented. Then education was not for (c) __ general people but (d) __ privilege for (e) __ chosen (f) __ few who took on strategic roles in (g) __ running of (h) __ state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i) __ Greeks, however, sent only their (j) __ male children to school.


7. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

There is a saying that sincerity is (a) __ key to success. (b) __ person can prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) __ rules of sincerity can never go (d) __ long way in (e) __ world. Many (f) __ man is not conscious of (g) __ importance of (h) __ sincerity for which they don't have (i) __ benefit of (j) __ success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.


8. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Kamal is (a) __ HSC examinee this year. He is not (b) __ attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c) __ English. Moreover he is (d) __ lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e) __ month ago before his examination he managed (f) __ short suggestion and learnt it. On (g) __ day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) __ bit earlier. He entered (i) __ examination hall with (j) __ trembling heart.


9. Fill in the blanks with articles. Use cross (×) mark where an article is not necessary:

Once there lived (a) __ poor cobbler. He had (b) __ rich neighbour. (c) __ neighbour possessed (d) __ ill-health. So, he was (e) __ angry man. He was always (f) __ unhappy man. Once he used to think (g) __ richest men to be (h) __ happiest men in (i) __ world. But his (j) __ idea was wrong.


10. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Industry is (a) __ key to success. (b) __ industrious can prosper in life. (c) __ man who does not undertake (d) __ hard-work can never go (e) __ long way in (f) __ world. Many (g) __ man is not conscious of (h) __ importance of (i) __ diligence for which they can't reap (j) __ benefit of success.


11. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

(a) __ discipline is seen even in (b) __ nature. Every morning (c) __ sun rises in (d) __ east. Day follows (e) __ night, birds sing and (f) __ plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) __ nature, there is (h) __ harmony. If there was no discipline in (i) __ nature, there would have been (j) __ chaos everywhere.


12. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Long long ago, (a) __ mirror was found in (b) __ paddy field by (c) __ farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) __ area had ever seen (e) __ mirror. So, when (f) __ farmer looked into (g) __ mirror, he was surprised to see (h) __ man looking straight at him. Now, this farmer very much resembled his father who had died (i) __ years ago. He thought that it was his father inside it and saluted him with (j) __ love and respect.



13. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks. [DjB-Suggestion 2023]

Ferdousi, (a) __ great poet, began to write (b) __ Shahnama and the Sultan promised him (c) __ piece of gold for each (d) __ verse. (e) __ epic contained sixty thousand (f) __ verses. But instead of gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousands silver (g) __ coins. So, the poet refused to accept the silver coins and left the court with (h) __ broken heart. He was (i) __ aggrieved man. Later on, the Sultan realised that he had made (j) __ blunder.


14. 21. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Mr. Bright is (a) __ European. As he is (b) __ English man, he knows (c) __ English well. He is (d) __ honourable to everyone though he is (e) __ one-eyed man. One day having (f) __ SOS, he went to (g) __ USA. His brother Johnson living there joined (h) __ Army last year. He is (i) __ younger of the two brothers. When Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j) __ tears.


15. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Television is (a) __ part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels through satellite. Among these, (b) __ Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is very interesting and attractive. I think both (c) __ young and (d) __ old get pleasure from this channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) __ everything of practical life. The introducer narrates everything in (f) __ most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g) __ unknown and mysterious world of (h) __ history and animals (i) __ sea-view is excellent. I think it attracts (j) __ attention of all kinds of viewers.


16. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Life is full of (a) __ unfavourable circumstances. (b) __ great men in (c) __ world bravely faced (d) __ adverse situations. These situations bring out (e) __ man's latent qualities. (f) __ people in such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g) __ virtuous and brave men can conquer (h) __ obstacles of life. (i) __ adverse situations have glorified (j) __ mind and character of great men.


17. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

The process of globalisation obviously requires (a) __ common language for international (b) __ communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved (c) __ prestige of being that (d) __ language because it is (e) __ international language. It is no longer (f) __ unique possession of the British or the Americans or other native-speakers, but (g) __ language that belongs to (h) __ world's people. This phenomenon has led to (i) __ bewildering variety of (j) __ English around us.


18. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

(a) __ idle man and (b) __ active man cannot be equal. We know (c) __ story of (d) __ ant and (e) __ grasshopper. (f) __ ant was industrious. On the other hand, the grasshopper was really (g) __ lazy. The ant knew that (h) __ industrious shine. On (i) __ contrary, (j) __ lazy suffer in life.


19. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

(a) __ 16th December is (b) __ red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we achieved (c) __ freedom at the cost of (d) __ bloody battle and Bangladesh came into (e) __ being and made a place in (f) __ world map as (g) __ independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) __ enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember (i) __ great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j) __ great tribute to them.


20. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Poverty is (a) __ acute problem in (b) __ LDC like Bangladesh. Many people live below (c) __ poverty line here. They regard (d) __ poverty as (e) __ great evil. It degrades (f) __ dignity of (g) __ individual as well as (h) __ nation. But (i) __ poverty alleviation is (j) __ mammoth task.


21. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Patriotism is a noble (a) __ virtue. It inspires (b) __ man to shed his blood for his (c) __ country. (d) __ man without patriotism is no better than (e) __ beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) __ all. He thinks for (g) __ welfare of his country. On (h) __ other hand, (i) __ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who died for (j) __ country are true patriots.


22. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Recently a detective watched (a) __ well dressed woman who always went into (b) __ large store on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c) __ detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d) __ few small articles. After (e) __ little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f) __ assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g) __ sales assistant was her (h) __ daughter. The girl gave her (i) __ expensive dress once (j) __ week.


23. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

Though newspaper is not always (a) __ unmixed blessing, it is (b) __ most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c) __ day without reading (d) __ newspaper. Reading newspapers is one of (e) __ good habits of a man. We shall be like (f) __ frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g) __ electronic media to reading (h) __ newspaper. But (i) __ newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) __ electronic media.


24. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks.

(a) __ morning walk is (b) __ good habit for all classes of (c) __ people. It is (d) __ simple exercise and good for health and (e) __ mentality. In the morning, (f) __ air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g) __ environment makes (h) __ effect on (i) __ nature in (j) __ morning.



25. Use articles in the following passage where necessary. Put a cross (×) where an article is not needed:

Mosquito menace is one of (a) __ most talked topics. (b) __ fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) __ mosquito menace. For (d) __ city dwellers it is (e) __ constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) __ night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) __ us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) __ attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) __ nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) __ assorted efforts.




Articles Worksheet for HSC Examination -5.1 with Answer


1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Truthfulness is (a) __ greatest of all (b) __ virtues which makes (c) __ person really great. If we do not cultivate (d) __ habit of speaking (e) __ truth, we cannot command (f) __ trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) __ lie but it never brings about (h) __ good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) __ real character of (j) __ liar is revealed and nobody believes him.

Answer: (a) the; (b) ×; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.


2. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a) __ popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) __ Sagardari on (c) __ bank of (d) __ Kopotaksho river, (e) __ village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) __ early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) __ Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) __ sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) __ anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) __ development of Bengali literature.

Answer: (a) a; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an; (g) an; (h) a; (i) the/×; (j) the.


3. 10. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks:

My mother is (a) __ ideal housewife. She is (b) __ affectionate lady. She manages (c) __ family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) __ cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e) __ wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) __ poor. She is also (g) __ very religious lad