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✳️ Modifiers from HSC Examination 2026

Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed: (0.5x10=5) 

Newspapers play a (a) ____ (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) ____ (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) ____ (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general knowledge. Apart from reading (d) ____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) books, one should read newspapers daily. Newspapers help one (e) ____ (use an infinitive phrase) of the world. Students can collect a lot of information (f) ____ (post-modify the noun using a present participle phrase). There are (g) ____ (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) ____ (post-modify the verb). (i) ____ (use a quantifier) newspapers present genuine news. On the other hand, some newspapers present news (j) ____ (use an adverb to post-modify the noun).

Answer : (a) vital (b) bookish (c) to increase / to enrich / to enhance (d) academic (e) to know the facts (f) reading newspapers (g) various / different (h) carefully / wisely (i) Many (j) falsely / incorrectly / partially

Complete Answer Text

Newspapers play a (a) vital role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) bookish knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) to enrich his general knowledge. Apart from reading (d) academic books, one should read newspapers daily. Newspapers help one (e) to know the facts of the world. Students can collect a lot of information (f) reading newspapers. There are (g) various kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) carefully. (i) Many newspapers present genuine news. On the other hand, some newspapers present news (j) falsely.

Sentence-by-Sentence Breakdown & Bengali Translation

1. Newspapers play a (a) vital role in modern civilization.

• Answer (a): vital (or important / significant)

• Explanation: To pre-modify a noun ("role"), we use an adjective. "Vital" describes the type of role newspapers play.

• Translation: (সংবাদপত্র আধুনিক সভ্যতায় একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে।)

2. It publishes news and views of home and abroad.

• Translation: (এটি দেশ-বিদেশের সংবাদ ও মতামত প্রকাশ করে।)

3. Only (b) bookish knowledge is not enough in this competitive world.

• Answer (b): bookish

• Explanation: We need an adjective to pre-modify the noun "knowledge." "Bookish" perfectly contrasts with the real-world knowledge found in newspapers.

• Translation: (এই প্রতিযোগিতামূলক বিশ্বে কেবল পুঁথিগত বিদ্যাই যথেষ্ট নয়।)

4. A newspaper helps a man (c) to enrich his general knowledge.

• Answer (c): to enrich (or to increase / to enhance)

• Explanation: An infinitive is formed by to + base form of the verb. It post-modifies the preceding clause to show purpose.

• Translation: (একটি সংবাদপত্র একজন মানুষকে তার সাধারণ জ্ঞান বৃদ্ধি করতে সাহায্য করে।)

5. Apart from reading (d) academic books, one should read newspapers daily.

• Answer (d): academic (or text)

• Explanation: An adjective is needed to pre-modify the noun "books," specifying the kind of books students usually read.

• Translation: (পাঠ্যপুস্তক পড়ার পাশাপাশি, প্রত্যেকের প্রতিদিন সংবাদপত্র পড়া উচিত।)

6. Newspapers help one (e) to know the facts of the world.

• Answer (e): to know the facts (or to gather knowledge)

• Explanation: An infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive (to + verb) along with its objects or modifiers.

• Translation: (সংবাদপত্র একজন মানুষকে বিশ্বের বাস্তব ঘটনাবলি জানতে সাহায্য করে।)

7. Students can collect a lot of information (f) reading newspapers.

• Answer (f): reading newspapers

• Explanation: A present participle phrase starts with a verb ending in "-ing" (reading) and includes objects or modifiers. Here, it shows the method by which they collect information.

• Translation: (সংবাদপত্র পড়ে শিক্ষার্থীরা অনেক তথ্য সংগ্রহ করতে পারে।)

8. There are (g) various kinds of newspapers.

• Answer (g): various (or different)

• Explanation: We use an adjective to pre-modify the noun "kinds" to indicate diversity.

• Translation: (বিভিন্ন ধরনের সংবাদপত্র রয়েছে।)

9. One should select the newspaper (h) carefully.

• Answer (h): carefully (or wisely)

• Explanation: To post-modify a verb ("select"), we use an adverb of manner. It tells us how the action should be done.

• Translation: (প্রত্যেকেরই সতর্কতার সাথে সংবাদপত্র নির্বাচন করা উচিত।)

10. (i) Many newspapers present genuine news.

• Answer (i): Many (or Most / Some)

• Explanation: A quantifier is a word that indicates quantity or amount. "Many" fits the context logically.

• Translation: (অনেক সংবাদপত্র প্রকৃত সংবাদ পরিবেশন করে।)

11. On the other hand, some newspapers present news (j) falsely.

• Answer (j): falsely (or incorrectly / partially)

• Explanation: We use an adverb ("falsely") to post-modify the action of presenting the news, showing how the news is presented. (Note: While the instruction says 'post-modify the noun', adverbs at the end of a sentence typically modify the verb/clause).

• Translation: (অন্যদিকে, কিছু সংবাদপত্র মিথ্যা বা বিকৃতভাবে সংবাদ পরিবেশন করে।)

Modifiers from HSC Examination 2025

🟩 PART 1 — ALL QUESTIONS TOGETHER

1. Barishal Board 2025

Yesterday a beggar came to our house. He stood at the gate wearing a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) dress. He was (b) — (pre-modify the adjective) weak and could not speak clearly. He told me that he had been starving for two days and requested me (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). I felt pity for the (d) — (pre-modify the noun) man. I told him (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) and gave him (f) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) food. He began to eat instantly. He was eating (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). I noticed that the clothes he wore were not only dirty but also torn. So, I gave him some clothes too. He became extremely happy getting (h) — (pre-modify the noun with a demonstrative) clothes. He was (i) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) happy that tears of joy came out of his eyes. He then thanked me and blessed me (j) — (use a prepositional phrase).

2. Chattogram Board 2025

Once a wolf went to a stream to quench (a) — (use possessive) thirst. While drinking water, he saw (b) — (use article) lamb nearby. His mouth began (c) — (use infinitive phrase) at the sight. He said, “How dare you make the (d) — (use adjective) stream muddy?” The lamb got (e) — (use adverb) frightened. It replied, “Sir, I beg (f) — (use possessive) pardon. The water is running down (g) — (use prepositional phrase) to me.” The wolf said, “You called me names (h) — (use adverb).” The lamb replied, “I wasn’t born then.” The wolf (i) — (use relative pronoun) was determined to eat (j) — (use demonstrative) poor lamb, said, “You must suffer for your race.”

3. Cumilla Board 2025

Long ago there lived (a) — (use article) merchant. He sold (b) — (use possessive) salt loaded on a donkey. He had to cross a stream (c) — (use infinitive). Once the donkey fell (d) — (use prepositional phrase) and (e) — (use quantifier) of the salt dissolved. He (f) — (use adverb) crossed the stream (g) — (use prepositional phrase). Next day he repeated the (h) — (use adjective) trick, but (i) — (use demonstrative) time his load became heavy. He stopped falling into (j) — (use determiner) stream.

4. Dhaka Board 2025

English is now regarded as (a) — (use possessive) second language. It has become a (b) — (use adjective) language. It is essential (c) — (use an infinitive phrase). If we do not know English (d) — (use adverb), we cannot compete in (e) — (use adjective) development. Now English has (f) — (use adjective) access to the Internet. (g) — (use a participle phrase) we can easily get any information. Otherwise, we shall (h) — (use adverb) lag behind. So, we should learn (i) — (use demonstrative) language (j) — (use adverb).

5. Dinajpur Board 2025

One summer day a (a) — (use noun adjective) crow became very (b) — (use adjective). It was (c) — (use adverb) weak to fly. So, it (d) — (use adverb) down to look for water. It tried (e) — (use infinitive phrase). It saw (f) — (use demonstrative) jug nearby. But the water level was very low. The crow thought (g) — (use adverbial phrase). (h) — (use participle phrase), she saw some pebbles and dropped them into the jug. (i) — (use adverb) she had enough water to drink. The crow was (j) — (use adverb) happy.

6. Rajshahi Board 2025

Rivers are (a) — (use demonstrative) blessings of nature. They are useful for our (b) — (use noun adjective) economy. They are very important for (c) — (use possessive) country. They flow (d) — (use adverbial phrase). They are (e) — (use adverb) related to our life and culture. They play a (f) — (use adjective) role in our agriculture. Our (g) — (use noun adjective) system depends on them. Boats and launches ply on them (h) — (use infinitive phrase). They are the sources of (i) — (use participle) of many people. They have also (j) — (use past participle) fertile soil on their banks.

7. Sylhet Board 2025

Climate greatly (a) — (use adverb) affects our lives. During winter, we wear (b) — (use adjective) clothes. In (c) — (use adjective) season, we use fans (d) — (use infinitive phrase). Rain is (e) — (use intensifier) essential for agriculture. Crops grow (f) — (use adverbial phrase). (g) — (use adjective) rainfall brings good harvests. The less rain, the (h) — (use adjective) advantages. So, climate has (i) — (use determiner) great influence on our lives. But now it (j) — (use adverb) is changing.

8. Jashore Board 2025

It rains (a) — (use adverb) in the rainy season. The sky is covered with (b) — (use adjective) clouds. People go out with (c) — (use determiner) umbrella. Their (d) — (use adjective) activities are hampered. Students like (e) — (use infinitive phrase). They enjoy (f) — (use adjective) space on the roof or field. People suffer (g) — (use adverbial phrase). The poor cannot work (h) — (use determiner phrase). They struggle (i) — (use infinitive phrase). A (j) — (use adjective) day is dull and gloomy.

ANSWERS & EXPLANATIONS

1. Barishal Board 2025

(a) tattered — (adjective pre-modifies “dress”)

(b) very — (adverb pre-modifies “weak”)

(c) to give him some food — (infinitive phrase post-modifies “requested”)

(d) poor — (adjective pre-modifies “man”)

(e) to wait outside — (infinitive phrase post-modifies “told”)

(f) some — (quantifier pre-modifies “food”)

(g) with great eagerness — (adverbial phrase post-modifies “eating”)

(h) those — (demonstrative pre-modifies “clothes”)

(i) so — (intensifier pre-modifies “happy”)

(j) with a grateful heart — (prepositional phrase post-modifies “blessed”)

2. Chattogram Board 2025

(a) his — (possessive modifies “thirst”)

(b) a — (article modifies “lamb”)

(c) to water with greed — (infinitive phrase modifies “began”)

(d) clear — (adjective modifies “stream”)

(e) terribly — (adverb modifies “frightened”)

(f) your — (possessive modifies “pardon”)

(g) from your end — (prepositional phrase modifies “running down”)

(h) last year — (adverbial phrase modifies “called”)

(i) that — (relative pronoun modifies “wolf”)

(j) that — (demonstrative modifies “poor lamb”)

3. Cumilla Board 2025

(a) a — (article modifies “merchant”)

(b) his — (possessive modifies “salt”)

(c) to go — (infinitive of purpose modifies “had to cross”)

(d) into the river — (prepositional phrase modifies “fell”)

(e) much — (quantifier modifies “of the salt”)

(f) easily — (adverb modifies “crossed”)

(g) without difficulty — (prepositional phrase modifies “crossed”)

(h) same — (adjective modifies “trick”)

(i) this — (demonstrative modifies “time”)

(j) the — (determiner modifies “stream”)

4. Dhaka Board 2025

(a) our — (possessive modifies “country”)

(b) global — (adjective modifies “language”)

(c) to communicate with people all over the world — (infinitive phrase modifies “essential”)

(d) properly — (adverb modifies “know”)

(e) national — (adjective modifies “development”)

(f) easy — (adjective modifies “access”)

(g) Having learnt English — (participle phrase modifies clause)

(h) badly — (adverb modifies “lag behind”)

(i) this — (demonstrative modifies “language”)

(j) widely — (adverb modifies “spoken”)

5. Dinajpur Board 2025

(a) summer — (noun adjective modifies “day”)

(b) thirsty — (adjective modifies “crow”)

(c) very — (intensifier modifies “weak”)

(d) down — (adverb modifies “flew”)

(e) to drink water — (infinitive phrase modifies “tried”)

(f) that — (demonstrative modifies “jug”)

(g) for a while — (adverbial phrase modifies “thought”)

(h) Looking around — (participle phrase modifies “she saw”)

(i) instantly — (adverb modifies “had”)

(j) enough — (adverb modifies “happy”)

6. Rajshahi Board 2025

(a) these — (demonstrative modifies “rivers”)

(b) national — (adjective modifies “economy”)

(c) our — (possessive modifies “country”)

(d) throughout the year — (adverbial phrase modifies “flow”)

(e) closely — (adverb modifies “related”)

(f) vital — (adjective modifies “role”)

(g) communication — (noun adjective modifies “system”)

(h) to carry — (infinitive phrase modifies “ply”)

(i) living — (participle modifies “people”)

(j) left — (past participle modifies “silt”)

7. Sylhet Board 2025

(a) greatly — (adverb modifies “affects”)

(b) warm — (adjective modifies “clothes”)

(c) rainy — (adjective modifies “season”)

(d) to cool ourselves — (infinitive modifies “use”)

(e) very — (intensifier modifies “essential”)

(f) plentifully in winter — (adverbial phrase modifies “grow”)

(g) timely — (adjective modifies “rainfall”)

(h) less — (adjective modifies “advantages”)

(i) a — (determiner modifies “great influence”)

(j) rapidly — (adverb modifies “is changing”)

8. Jashore Board 2025

(a) continuously — (adverb modifies “rains”)

(b) dark — (adjective modifies “clouds”)

(c) an — (determiner modifies “umbrella”)

(d) daily — (adjective modifies “activities”)

(e) to walk around — (infinitive phrase modifies “like”)

(f) open — (adjective modifies “space”)

(g) due to rain — (adverbial phrase modifies “suffer”)

(h) the entire — (determiner phrase modifies “day”)

(i) to support — (infinitive modifies “earn”)

(j) rainy — (adjective modifies “day”)