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SSC Examinaiton-2022 Syllabus, Suggestions and Model Questions on reduced syllabus English 1st Paper Model Question Revised Syllabus for SSC- 2022 To get most important model questions for SSC-2022 click on the following link English 1st Paper Model Questions SSC Examination-2022 English First Paper Suggestion Seen Passage 21st February is a memorable day 21st February has been observed 26 March, our independence day Countries of the world rely Human can neither change May Day or International Workers Day Meherjan lives in a slum on the Mother Teresa Partha Pratim Majumder Steven Paul Jobs Today there are many jobs where you need English Zainul Abedin Pahela Boishakh Paragraph A Book Fair /A Book Fair you have visited recently.1DB-2019 & 2015; SB, DB, BB-2010; BB-2009; CB-2005; Ctg B-2004] A Day Labourer A Railway Station A Rainy Day A rainy season A School Library [CtgB-2019] A School Magazine A Street Accident A Street Hawker A Tea Stall [SB-2019; DB-2015] A Winter Morning [BB-2019 & 2003; DjB-2015; CB-2014; DjB-2014; DB, SB-2009] Climate Change Deforestation [All boards-2018] Early Rising Environment Pollution (air,water)/DB-2019; SB-2016, DB-2019, CB-2016; RB-2016] [DB-2016] Food Adulteration Global Warming Information Technology Load-shedding CtgB-2016; 2002; 2013-2011; BB-2011, 2003; BB-2010; 2008, 2003, 2001; CB, JB, SB-2007; JB-2003 May Day Mobile Phone Our National Flag Price Hike The Life of a Farmer Traffic Jam[JB-2015] Tree Plantation [JB-2019 & 2014; DjB-2016; BB-2016; CtgB-2015; RB-2009,2004; DB­2008] Visit to a place of historical interest Your School Library". 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Synonyms and Antonyms for HSC Examination Worksheet Synonyms and Antonyms Exercise hsc synonyms and antonyms Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet-5.0 Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet-5.0 Answer 1. (a) inner; (b) working-class/ amateur/ simple/ordinary (c) take off/initiation; (d) plan; (e) ended/completed; (f) faulty; (g) sickness; (h) comfort; (i} keep; (j) earlier. 2. (a)dissimilar/unalike; (b) attempt/try/endeavour; (c) apathetic/ uninterested; (d) examination/ consideration; (e) immense/great/huge; (f), vigilant/ watchful/ observant; (g) manifest/obvious/active; (h) trainer/guide/advisor; (i) misguide/mislead;. (j) lifestyle/path/course 3. (a) static/inactive/idlet1ethargic; (b) disorder/ venture; (c)goal/objective; (d) target; e) business/ occupation;(f) mismatch; {g) incapability /incapacity; (h) differ; (i) instruct/teach; (j) foreigner /immigrant. 4. (a)good; (b) expert; (c) destroy/repeal; (d) way/ system; (e) unconvincing; (f) criticize/humiliate; (g) error/fault/ blunder; (h) calm/pleased; (i) luxurious; (j) ethical. 5. goodness/morality/ quality; (b) plenty/much; (c) discourteous/ rude/ impolite; (d) rudeness/ impoliteness; (e) lose; (f) foe/rival/opponent; (g) make sure/ secure/guarantee/ confirm; (h) calmness/ pleasure/delight/satisfaction; (i) dispel; (j) hostility/ unfriendliness. . 6. (a) boring/ uninteresting/dull/tedious; (b) attraction/ curiosity; (c) patient/ tolerant; (d) corrupt/ indecent ;(e) include/have; (f) logical/ sensible; (g) inattentive/ callous; (h) imperfect / flawed; (i) educative/ instructional; (j) un9thical/ immoral. 7. (a)beautiful/pretty; (b)- black; (c) impeccable/ perfect/unblemished; (d) matt/dull/murky; (e) obese; (f) elegant/ charming/gracious; (g) unfashionably; (h) criticize/humiliate/ignore/underestimate; (i) ignore/ neglect; (j) desire/zeal/aspiration. 8. (a)need; (b) incompetence; (c) surprise; (d) assessed/ evaluated; (e) unequally; (f) upsetting/ disheartening;(g) certainly/ obviously/ surely/ definitely; (h) disqualify; (i) presumably/ perhaps/ uncertainly; (j) incorrect/mistaken/error. 9. (a) common/general/simple; (b) trifling/ordinary; (c) compassion/generosity/mercy; (d) unreliable; (e) cheap/inexpensive/ valueless; (t) ceremony/custom; (g) useless/ valueless/bad; (h) solitude/solitariness/ aloneness; (i) sickness/ disease; (j) sorrow/ unhappiness. 10. (a)enemy/foe; (b) ignore/avoid; (c) compassion/ love; (d) appear/seem; (e) real/genuine; (f) help/ favour; (g) ' cry; (h) joy/delight; (i) give/ provide/ convey/ carry; (j)views/concept. 11. (a)unpopular; (b) type/sort; (c) amusement; (d) arrange; (e) patronise; (f)" local/national; (g) receive; (h) enjoy; (i) minimum; (j) denial. 12. (a)persons/humans; (b) liberal; (c) late; (d) trust/ faith;·(e) earth; (f) nothing; (g) affluence; (h) distress/ pains/agonies; (i) surmount/succeed;(j) different. 13. (a) certainly/definitely/apparently; (b) honour; (c) domestic/local; (d) common; (e) foreign; (f) diversity;disappear; (h) unrestraint/freedom; (i) significant; (j) unintelligibility. 14. (a)clear; (b) pleasant/comforting; (c) colonialism; (d) good/decent; (e) later; (f) quitted/ abandoned/ discarded; (g) worse; (h) hypothetically; (i) confidentially/ privately; (j) dictator. 15. (a)failure; (b) work; (c) ordinary; (d) as; (e) understand/ realize; (f) neglect/disobey/unfollow; (g) principle; (h) always; (i) w n;(j) undesirable. 16. (a)independence/freedom; (b) humane/kind; (c) genocide; (d) beast; (e) dislocated; (f) known/ named;(g) encircled; (h) ended/finished; (i) murdered; (j) smallest. 17. (a) productive; (b) lazy; (c) endlessly/continuously/constantly; (d) idle; (e) hate; (f) deep/ profound; (g) fixed/still; (h) honour/regard; (i) ungrateful; (j) dedication/loyalty. 18. (a)unaccepted/disapproved; (b) insincerity; (c) accountability/liability; (d) simplicity; (e) love/ liking/ praise; (t) virtue; (g) effect/ outcome/ result/ influence; result/ effect/consequence; (i) emphasis; (j) consciousness. 19. (a)always; (b) stronger; (c) encourage; (d) ignoring/upsetting/disappointipg; (e) curiosity/wish; (f) capacity/ wish/capability; (g) hope/goal/aim; (h) worst; failure; (j) acquire/earn/attain. 20. (a)constitute; (b) broad/wide; (c) exclude; (d) watery; (e) able/capable; (f) narrow; (g) abode/ accommodation/ residence; (h) unknown/ unnoticeable/ unclear; (i) all/ indefinite; U) cultivated/ used/ engaged. 21. (a) permit; (b) liberty; (c) idea/view; (d) unfair; (e) unequal; (f) parity/equality/unity/union; (g) select; (h) policy/method.; (i) care; (j) benefit/ advantage/ privilege. · 22. (a)cheap/valueless; (b) shine; (c) fascinate; (d) internal/inward; --(e) acknowledge; (f) charm; (g) dullness; (h) fade; (i) inborn/instinctive/inherent; (j) immorality. 23. (a)bad; (b) orator; (c) reading; (d) possible; (e)'active; (f) earnestness/honesty; (g) sincerity/ earnestness; (h) impossible; (i) wish/aim/will; G) prosper. 24. (a)blessing; (b) reason; (c) knowledge; (d) hampers; (e) progress; (f) attain; (g) established/retained; (h) small; (i) certainly; (j) tiny. 25. (a)simplicity/ plainness; (b) paradox/ incongruity; (c)impossibility/despair; (d) realize/fulfil; (e) unnaturally;(f) contrary; (g) vice; (h) flourishing/ thriving/ successful; (i) impiety; (j) ease/ peace. 26. (a)progress; (b) easy/simple; (c) updated/ last/ newest/recent/current; (d) unnecessary; (e) do; (f) ordinary/ common; (g) small/ little; (h) largely/ extensively/broadly; · (i) check/impede /restrain; (j) abuse /waste. 27. (a)certainly/definitely/surely; (b) nowhere; (c) comfort;-(d) made/posed/caused; (e) good/honest; (f) praise/recognition; (g) finally/eventually; (h) neglect/avoid/shun/ignore; (i) speech; (j) deed. 28. (a)pardon; (b) disregarded/ignored/neglected; (c) grudge/anger; (df revenge/retribution; (e) mind/ mentality/ personality; (f) curb/ check/ control/suppress; (g) apathy/ indifference; (h) inferior; (i)· friend; (j) vengeance/ reprisal. 29. (a)integrity; (b) useful/beneficial; (c) justice; (d) unjust/ wrong/ unethical; (e) comfortable; (t) sincere/ dutiful/ liable/ accountable; (g) do/ accomplish; (h) sincerity; (i) worse; (j) lie/deceit. 30. (a)quality; (b) eradicate/dispel/withdraw; (c) narrowness/ beastliness/baseness/triviality; (d) narrow; (e) discourage/ dissuade; (f) protect/save; (g) restriction/ subordination/ subjection; (h) dishonour/ disrespect; (i) goal/ aim/ function/- purpose/ assignment; (j) block/ prevent/ demote/ obstruct. 31. (a)amazing/miraculous; (b) ancient/old; (c) formerly; (d) blessing; (e) created; (f) supply/ transmit; (g) dominated; (h) spoil/harm; (i) ancient; j) news/ report. 32. (a)unpleasant; (b) detrin1ental/harmful; (c) irregularly; (d)recommendable/helpful; (e) assume/ look/ seem/reveal; (f) noisy; (g) calm/quiet;(h) astonished/surprised; (i) unhappy/sad; (j) mood/ disposition. · 33. (a)' laziness/indolence; (b) fully/quite/completely; (c) wise; (d) failure; (e) naturally/spontaneously; (f) attained/ gained; (g) continuously/rigorously; (h) success/ prosperity; (i) indolent/lazy; (j) fruit. 34. (a) warrior; (b) villain; (c) forget; (d) issue/subject; (e) pleasure; (f) avoided/ignored; (g) timid/fearful; (h) few; (i) proper/actual/right; (j) respect. 35. (a) succeed; (b) unsuitable; (c) crack; (d) smooth; (e) unwrap; (f) entrance; (g) departure; (h) band; (i)sharp; (j) pointed. Synonyms and antonyms Worksheet-5.3 1. Imprisoned for nearly three decades for his fight against white minority rule, Mandela never lost his resolve to fight for his people’s emancipation. He was determined to bring down apartheid while avoiding a civil war. His prestige and charisma helped him win the support of the world. Mandela went on to play a prominent role on the world stage as an advocate of human dignity in the face of challenges ranging from political repression to AIDS. (a) Imprisoned (antonym), (b) decade (synonym), (c) resolve (antonym), (d) emancipation (synonym), (e) apartheid (synonym), (f) charisma (antonym), (g) prominent (antonym), (h) dignity (synonym), (i) ranging (synonym), (j) repression (antonym) 2. Traffic jam refers to long line of vehicles on the road leading to serious road block. It is a common picture of the major roads in Bangladesh. It is also seen on the town or even rural roads. There are some causes behind this. Firstly, many drivers are ignorant of traffic rules while some deliberately violate traffic rules. (a) jam (synonym), (b) road (synonym), (c) serious (antonym), (d) common (synonym), (e) major (antonym), (f) rural (antonym), (g) causes (synonym), (h) ignorant (antonym), (i) rules (synonym), (j) deliberately (synonym) 3. Khan Jahan Ali was a powerful leader of the people. He could buildluxurious palaces and amassvast riches for his own pleasure but he did not do so. On the other hand, he made roads, dug tanks and built mosques to lead people to the path of well-being and prosperity both here and hereafter. His soldiers were busy with construction work not with military exploits. (a) powerful (antonym), (b) build (antonym), (c) luxurious (synonym), (d) amass (synonym), (e) vast (antonym), (f) pleasure (synonym), (h) busy (antonym), (i) construction (antonym), (j) exploit (synonym) 4. Rabindranath showed his literary genius at his very boyhood. At the age of 17, he was sent to London for higher education. At the very beginning, London made a poor impression on him. Later, he attended London University and often visited the Houses of Parliament for listening to Gladston and John Bright’s debates on Irish home rule. At the later stage, he admired the western culture and for this reason, he was called back to India. (a) genius (synonym), (b) sent (antonym), (c) higher (antonym), (d) beginning (antonym), (e) poor (antonym), (f) Later (antonym), (g) often (synonym), (h) debate (synonym), (i) admired (antonym), (j) reason (synonym) 5. A most important truth, which we are apt to forget, is that a teacher can never truly teach unless he is still learning himself. A lamp can never light another lamp unless it continues to burn its own flame. The teacher who has come to the end of his subject, who has no living traffic with his knowledge, but merely repeats his lessons to his students, can only load their minds; he cannot quicken them. Truth not only must inform but inspire. If the inspiration dies out and the information only accumulates, then truth loses its infinity. (a) important (synonym), (b) truth (antonym), (c) apt (synonym), (d) continue (antonym), (e) living (antonym), (f) knowledge (synonym), (g) quicken (antonym), (h) inspire (synonym), (i) accumulate (synonym), (j) lose (antonym) 6. Life is full of complexities and contradictions. Our expectations are not always materialized. What we think to be happy naturally teaches us that virtue is rewarded but vice is punished. A good-natured man will live a happy and prosperous life but an ill-natured man will face various sufferings. But in real life we see that a man who cultivates the good qualities like honesty, sincerity, piety is not happy. He suffers physically, financially and even socially. But a man who does the opposite live a life incomfort and happiness. (a) contradiction (synonym), (b) materialize (synonym), (c) naturally (antonym), (d) prosperous (antonym), (e) honesty (synonym), (f) sincerity (antonym), (g) piety (antonym), (h) comfort (synonym), (i) complexities (synonym), (j) happiness (antonym) 7. Man’s intellect has a natural pride in its own aristocracy which is the pride of its culture. When this pride succumbs to some compulsion of necessity or lure of material advantages, it brings humiliation to the intellectual man. It is a matter of great sorrow that, nowadays, the students of our country are made to tread the mill of passing examinations not for learning anything. In the Bengali Language there is a modern maxim which can be translated, “he who learns to read and write rides in a carriage and pair”. In English there is a similar proverb. ‘Knowledge is power’. It is an offer of a prospective bribe to the student, a promise of an ulterior reward which is more important than knowledge itself. (a) aristocracy (synonym), (b) succumb (antonym), (c) compulsion (synonym), (d) lure (antonym), (e) humiliation (antonym), (f) tread (synonym), (g) maxim (synonym), (h) carriage (synonym), (i) prospective (antonym), (j) ulterior (synonym) 8. Sincerity is the root of success of all works. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So we should be sincere in every walk of life. (a) success (antonym), (b) job (synonym), (c) great (antonym), (d) because (synonym), (e) know (synonym), (f) follow (antonym), (g) rules (synonym), (h) never (antonym),, (i) victory (synonym), (j) desirable (antonym) 9. There are many people who have a conservative outlook. Quite early in life they learn to believe that everything in this world was predetermined. All that happens to them was ordained by God. From this belief, the poor generally accept their poverty and all their sorrows and sufferings without trying much to overcome them. They also have the same sort of attitude towards illness and disease. (a) people (synonym), (b) conservative (antonym), (c) early (antonym), (d) believe (synonym), (e) world (synonym), (f) all (antonym), (g) poverty (antonym), (h) sufferings (synonym), (i) overcome (synonym), (j) same (antonym) 10. During the nine month long Liberation war the Pakistani army carried out the most brutalmassacre in human history. There were thousands of killing field all around Bangladesh. One of the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived all Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 May 1971 Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire at the fleeing people. About eight to ten thousand people were killed at Chuknagar. (a) Liberation (synonym), (b) brutal (antonym), (c) massacre (synonym), (d) human (antonym), (e) largest (antonym), (f) located (synonym), (g) called (synonym), (h) surrounded (antonym), (i) started (synonym), (j) killed (antonym) 11. A thing cannot become as precious as gold only by way of glittering. People in general, are charmed and attracted by outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a precious metal and its value is recognized by all. Nevertheless, there are many metals cheaper than gold but look like it. They glitter for some time and fade in course of time. They fascinate our eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal that it can stand the wear and tear of time ad shine till the last moments of existence. In our society, there are so many people who are outwardly very gentle and nice. But after a period of time, their real identity is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value and morality. (a) precious (antonym), (b) glittering (synonym), (c) attracted (synonym), (d) outward (antonym), (e) recognized (synonym), (f) fascinate (synonym), (g) glamour (antonym), (h) shine (antonym), (i) intrinsic (synonym), (j) morality (antonym) 12. A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Noting of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. If a man is serious, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life. (a) good (antonym), (b) speaker (synonym), (c) recitation (synonym), (d) impossible (antonym), (e) lazy (antonym), (f) sincerity (synonym), (g) seriousness (synonym), (h) possible (antonym), (i) intention (synonym), (j) shine (synonym) 13. Illiteracy is a curse. It is the root cause of ignorance which frustrates all development efforts of the government. No development effort can succeed unless illiteracy is eradicated. Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so vast a population is undoubtedly a gigantic task. (a) curse (antonym), (b) cause (synonym), (c) ignorance (antonym), (d) frustrates (synonym), (e) development (synonym), (f) succeed (synonym), (g) eradicated (antonym), (h) vast (antonym), (i) undoubtedly (synonym), (j) gigantic (antonym) 14. Courtesy is a virtue in man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be a gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people. (a) virtue (synonym), (b) a lot (antonym), (c) disrespect (synonym), (d) Try (synonym), (e) gentle (antonym), (f) win (antonym), (g) ensure (synonym), (h) anger (synonym), (i) remove (synonym), (j) cordiality (synonym) 15. Illiteracy is a curse. It retards all development work of a country. It is said that an illiterate nation gropes in darkness with no definite goal. In fact, an illiterate person is conservative, superstitions and blind. He can contribute very little to his society and country. He is unconscious and unaware of his rights and responsibilities. The whole country is responsible for this. Most of our people are illiterate and poor. In fact, illiteracy, caused by poverty, stands in the way of success. All should be practical and pragmatic while addressing this problem. Effective measures must be taken by all concerned to remove illiteracy and thus make the nation enlightened. (a) curse (antonym), (b) retards, (c) darkness (antonym), (d) conservative (antonym), (e) unconscious (synonym), (f) success (antonym), (g) pragmatic (synonym), (h) measures (synonym), (i) remove (synonym), (j) Enlightened (synonym) 16. “I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I will fight it now and will do so until the end of my days,” Mandela said in his acceptance speech on becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994,... “the time for the healing of the wounds has come. The moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come”. “We have, at last achieved our political emancipation.” In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he shared F.W de Klerk, the white African leader who had freed him from prison three years earlier and negotiated the end of apartheid. (a) emancipation (antonym), (b) discrimination (synonym), (c) manifestation (synonym), (d) honour (antonym), (e) negotiate (synonym), (f) freed (antonym), (g) acceptance (antonym), (h) intensely (antonym), (i) apartheid (synonym), (j) chasm (synonym) 17. He is optimistic of his success. He works hardand abides by his teachers’ guidelines. He understands it is important to be diligent. He does not rely on any one and believes that honesty and hard work can help one reach the peak of success. He harbours the faith that a laborious main is sure to shine. (a) optimistic (antonym), (b) hard (synonym), (c) abides (synonym), (d) understands (synonym), (e) important (antonym), (f) rely (synonym), (g) honesty (antonym), (h) help (antonym), (i) laborious (synonym), (j) shine (synonym) 18. Most of the Bangladeshis know that our motherland is in the active earthquake zone. Experts are alarmed be the recurrence of the quakes in the recent years. But they do not give any direct answer to the question of the safety of the building in Dhaka city. As there is every possibility of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate precautionary measures to reduce the losses. RAJUK opines that an earthquake resistant building code should be followed to avoid natural disaster. (a) active (antonym), (b) alarmed (antonym), (c) recurrence (synonym), (d) recent (antonym), (e) direct (antonym), (f) safety (synonym), (g) possibility (antonym), (h) reduce (synonym), (i) resistant (synonym), (j) followed (synonym) 19. English is widely recognized as an international language. It is largely used and spoken all over the world. In the age of globalization. It is the only means to communicate across the national borders. So it is a must for every individual and so proper knowledge of English highlights an individual’s potentiality. To seek higher education and a better job, one must have a good command over English. (a) widely (synonym), (b) international (synonym), (c) would (synonym), (d) means (synonym), (e) national (antonym), (f) individual (synonym), (g) highlights (synonym), (h) higher (antonym), (i) better (antonym), (f) command (synonym) 20. Patriotism means to love for one’s own country. It is a noblevirtue. It removes all sorts of meanness from human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed the drop of blood to defend the freedom of his country. A man without this quality is no better than a beast. A true patriot is honored by all. His only aim is to promote the welfare of his country and countrymen. (a) noble (antonym), (b) virtue (synonym), (c) removes (synonym), (d) meanness (synonym), (e) broad (antonym), (f) inspires (synonym), (g) defend (synonym), (h) freedom (antonym), (i) honored (antonym), (j) promote (synonym) 21. Without effort there can be no progress. Life loses its interest if there is no struggle. Games become dull if there is no competition in them and if the result is easily foreseen. No matter we win the game or lost it. The keener the contest, the greater the enjoyment. A victory is not a real triumph unless both the sides are equally matched. Whether we like it or not, life is one continuous competitive examination. (a) effort (synonym), (b) progress (antonym), (c) interest (synonym), (d) dull (synonym), (e) easily (antonym), (f) enjoyment (antonym), (g) victory (antonym), (h) equally (antonym), (i) like (synonym), (j) competitive (antonym) 22. Those who are industrious can prosper in life. It means that industry is the key to success. The idle are always unsuccessful. It is sheer foolishness to think that success comes automatically as it is given by the Almighty. Passing time in idleness brings about adversity in life. But the industrious can remove the hindrances by dint of continuous hard work and perseverance. A farmer is a real hard worker. (a) industrious (antonym), (b) prosper (synonym), (c) perseverance (synonym), (d) unsuccessful (antonym), (e) real (synonym), (f) idle (antonym), (g) foolishness (antonym), (h) adversity (antonym) (i) automatically (synonym), (j) hindrances (synonym) 23. Women in our society have always been considered subservient to men. The majority of houses are male dominated, usually by husbands and woman most often have no say in decision making. Their opinion is considered unnecessary even in such issues as the number of children they would like to have, education of their children and marriage of their sons and daughter, issues of finance and property. (a) society (synonym), (b) subservient (antonym), (c) majority (antonym), (d) male (synonym), (e) usually (antonym), (f) say (synonym), (g) considered (synonym), (h) education (synonym), (i) issues (synonym), (j) finance (synonym) ​ ​

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Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) Cloze Test With Clues Rules of With Clues/Without Clues With Clues Worksheet-A 1. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. came asked Edge looked orchard during gave safe Went mangoe picked lived Once upon a time there (a) ----- a poor man called Suruj Ali. He (b) ----- after a large mango orchard. Hamidur Rahman was the owner of the orchard. One day some of Hamidur Rahmans friends (c) ----- to visit him. It was (d) ------- the summer season when the mangoes were ripe. So Hamidur Rahman (e) ------- Suruj Ali to pick some of the ripe (f) ---- for his friends. Suruj Ali (g) ----- to the (h) ----- and (i) ----some nice large mangoes. Then he (j) ----- them to his master. 2. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. were sit hold as at did cast feel follow into Hans (a)---- excited but nervous (b)---- he walked (c)--- Frankel’s library.The small metal object and the book (d)--- still there on Frankel’s desk.Hans (e)-- down and looked (f)---- the book .Then he (g)--- the metal object and (h)--- the instructions carefully. It was not easy to (i) ----the spell,but he (j)--- his best. 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. forge bellows stood see looked were laughing pulled walked bright back together Mr Ahmed and the boys (a) ------ up to the smithy and (b) ----- in. Inside the hutst were two blacksmiths. They were working (c) ----- in front of their (d) ------. They could also (e) -- a young boyof about their own age. He was helping the two blacksmiths. He (f) ---a small metal chain. When he pulled it, the (g) --- blew. Mr Ahmed and his students could see the large bellows at the (h) --- of the smithy. And in front of the bellows (i) --- the forge. Though the two blacksmiths were small, their muscles (j) ---- as strong as iron. 4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. alert lay over fell recognised into hospitalize into wiping unconscious walked informed Mrs Siddiqua Murshed, Rinas grandmother got an accident near the college pond. She (a) ---- down and hurt hershelf. When Anwar and Kashem were walking home together, they noticed a small crowd near the college pond. Without making any delay, the two boys walked quickly (b) ----- to the crowd of people. Anwar (c) --- her. She was no other than Rinas grandmother. Anwar ran off and soon reached Rinas house. Rinas mother was (d) ---- of the accident. Taking down a note to Rina, she and Anwar (e) ---- quickly up the road towards the college pond together. They arrived at the college pond and Mrs Rahena Salam saw her mother still lying (f) ----- on the ground. She (g) - on her side with Kasem and a lady kneeling beside her. The lady was (h) ----- Mrs Siddiqua Moursheds forehead with a cool damp cloth. They decided to (i) ------ her immediately. Anwar somehow managed a push-cart and Mrs Salam, Kashem and Anwar gently lifted Mrs Murshed (j) ------ it. 5. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. able helping visit grateful learn about All true being like “While I was (a) ---- taken to the hospital, my granddaughter, Rina, looked after her young brother, Tunu, (b) ---- by herself. Then, when she and Luna came to (c) ---- me in hospital, she told a story to me. Its (d) ----- a very responsibal young person (e) ---------- herself, and its (f) ----------. After lunch, you’ll be (g) ---------- to hear Rinas story for yourselves. I think we can all (h) ---------- a lot from interesting stories like that. “I’m very (i) ---------- to all you young people for (j) ---------- me to recover from my accident so quickly.” 6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. grow snow cover off inside grow bare finish out hard outside window After sometime, the warm sunny days (a)…..Then the winter season came and the weather in Greece (b)….cold. The soft earth became (c)….and nothing could (d)……The leaves dropped (e)…..the trees and the countryside looked (f)….and grey. Then it started (g)….and the fields were covered in soft white snow. Mr Ant stayed (h)… his house. Through his (i)….he looked at the trees and the white fields (j)….in snow. 7. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. garden shop asked talking discussion teacher make used looked with against over The next day class 8 had (a)----with their general science (b)…..,Mr Anis Ahmed. “We‘ve been (c)….with our new student, Anwar, Sir,” said Kashem. “In his old school, they (d)…..the profit from their school (e)…..to make a school garden. We also (f)….a profit from our school shop and we have enough land in our school to make a (g)…..” Mr Ahmed (h)…out of the classroom widow. “Do you want to use that piece of land (i)….there?” (j)----Mr Ahmed. 8. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. bellows complecated smithy cast hard spell heat instruments example rather bellows was At the side of the laboratory (a) ---------- Frankels libray. In the laboratory, Frankel and Hans worked (b) ---------- together. Hans thought that the laboratory was (c) ---------- like a (d) ----------. For (e) ---------- they sometimes used chains, (f) ---------- and a forge to (g) ---------- and mix different kinds of metals. But the work was more (h) ---------- than a blacksmiths. They used their (i) ---------- to make spells, not spades and hoes. Frankel, however, did not (j) ---------- his spells in the labortary. 9. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. gave was chosen is were hot given chose started dug stood flooded A piece of land was (a) ---to the class 8 students. It (b) -----about twelve metres long and six metres wide. The Headmaster (c) ----it to them. He and Mr Ahmed (d) ------ it. It was (e)----for three reasons. It (f)….near the school’s well, was always sunny and during the rainy season never (g)------.That (h)----why it was suitable. So, when all the tools (i)….made, the students (j)…to work. 10. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. about quickly better Bent round inside best broken heard upset Rina stood up (a)---and looked down at the paper bag. It was broken and something inside was making damp. Rina (b)----down and carefully looked (c)—the paper bag. All her lovely eggs were (d)-----! She felt sad. She felt so (e)—that she started to cry. Suddenly she (f)----a voice. It was her (g)---friend. Luna put her hand(h)----Rina’s shoulders and soon Rina felt (i)---.Then they walked to school together and Rina told her (j)---the accident. 11. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. Leaves fell strong stopped admired boats Stored before quietly Leisure happily for While Mr Ant worked on his farm, Mr Grasshopper sang (a)---in the warm sun. And when he (b)---,he sat and (c)---the beautiful countryside all around him. He looked at the (d)---on the trees,the green fields and the fishermen’s (e)---on the sea. Then Mr. Grasshopper (f)---asleep. While Mr Grassopher slept (g)----in his chair, Mr Ant continued to work on his farm.(h)---many days, weeks and months, he was busy in his fields. And as soon as his crops were ready,he (i)----the grain in his granary. So while Mr Grassopher enjoyed his (j)----,Mr Ant worked hard from morning until night. 12. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. into Happen Ones queit celebration all see tell decide Show After lunch, Rina told her story to everyone. She liked to (a) ------ stories and could tell very good (b) ------. Everyone sat (c) ------- and listened to her. “This is a true story. It really (d) -------,” Rina explained. “I (e) ------- thye story in a letter to a newspaper. My friends mother (f) -------- it to me. I liked the letter so much that I (g) ------- to make it (h) ------ a story.” First she told the story to tunu and her grandmother. Now she is telling it to (i) -------- her family and friends at her grandmothers (j) --------. 13. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. exist hard summer during plenty used think about future agreed nature really Mr Grasshopper didn’t like to work (a)-----the lovely hot (b)----days. “It’s (c)---not necessary,” he told Mr Ant. “Why do you work so (d)----when there is (e)---of food to eat?” Mr Grasshopper asked him. “There is plenty of food now” (f)-----Mr Ant. “But what (g)----the future?” “Oh, the (h)----! exclaimed Mr Grasshopper. “Why do you (i)----about the future. Mr Ant? It really does not (j)----!” 14. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. tell ask problem reply sunny tree shade well worry garden green bit One (a)---- morning, Mr Anis Ahmed and his class 8 students were looking at the tender (b)---- plants in their school (c)-----. “They’re growing very(d)----,” said Mr Anis Ahmed. “But I’m a bit (e)--- about them. “Why? (f)--- Shahid. “What’s the (g)---?” “Well,” Mr Anis Ahmed (h)----. Come and sit in the (i)---- of this tree and I’ll (j)--- you.” 15. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. grateful invited celebration again about more returned thought feeling parents Mrs Murshed (a)----home after (b)—a week.She was (c)---strong (d)---after a few days(e)---.Then she (f)----about a (g)---for the students.She was really (h)---to them.For this,she (i)---Rina,her friends and their (j)---. 16. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. planned happy family grateful to vegetables some admitted this gave Mr Ahmed (a)---some (b)---for Rina’s grandmother.She was (c)----in Nurpur Hospital.Rina’s (d)---was (e)---to Mr Ahmed.For (f)---Mrs Salam (g)---to give Mr Ahmed (h)---eggs.Rina was (i)---to give the eggs (j)----Mr Ahmed. 17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. helped grateful classmates story taken are about take hospital young Rina’s grandmother was (a)----to hospital.She would (b)—there for (c)---a week.Anwar and Kashem (d)----Rina’s (e)---.They (f)----her mother to (g)---her grandmother to the (h)---.Rina’s family was (i)----to the (j)---people. 18. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. decide be situate live face use dislike settle take leave There (a)----a young man,named Ruplal who (b)---with his family in a small village(c)—near a jungle.Though the farm was beautiful,he (d)---many problems there.He (e)---the place because the people of the place (f)—to quarrel always.So he (g)—to leave his village and (h)—in the jungle,Finally he (i)—his village (j)---necessary things with him. 19. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. 10 embarrassed wanted call house called visitors home read company moment One day Anwar kept (a)----in his reading room.Then some (b)---came to their (c)----to see his father.But at that (d)----his father was not at (e)----.His mother (f)---to go out to find and (g)---his father home.So she (h)—Anwar and told him to give (i)---to the visitors.But Anwar felt (j)---in the midst of the grown up people. 20. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. feel arrive by recover like start short with come as sense grateful Half an hour later the (a)---of Anwar and Kashem,the celebration (b)---.The function started (c)----the speech of Mrs Murshed.In her (d)----speech,she thanked everyone for (e)---to the party.She said that she (f)---for the help of the young people (g)—Anwar and Kashem.She (h)---proud for their (i)---of responsibility.She was also (j)---to them. 21. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. went come down gave take flew right spoke about introduced explained found I think I (a)----to you on the telephone (b)----20 minutes ago. “Yes,that’s (c)---,”said Rafiq. “Please (d)----in.” So Mrs Green (e)---in and sat (f)---.Then Rafiq (g)---Salma to Mrs Green. “This is my younger sister,Salma,”he (h)---“Salma(i)—your bag in the road and brought it here.” Salma (j)---Mrs Green the bag. 22. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. start go ask bring eat sweet orchard master mangoes with Suruj Ali (a)-----to the orchard and carefully picked some nice,large (b)----.Then he gave them to (c)---when Hamidur Rahman and his friends (d)----eating them.Hamidur Rahman said, “These mangoes don’t taste (e)----.They’re sour! How can we (f)---them?” So he called Suruj Ali back and (g)----him to take the sour mangoes away and (h)---some sweer ones from his (i)----.Suruj Ali came soon (i)---some ripe mangoes. 23. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. perform be appoint name own entertain pick tell invite call Once there (a)----a rich man.He (b)----a big mango orchard.He (c)---a caretaker (d)---Suruj Ali.He (e)---his job sincerely.One day the rich man (f)---some of his friends to his house.He wanted to (g)---them with sweet mangoes.He (h)—the caretaker and (i)---him to bring some sweet mangoes for the guests.Accordingly Suruj Ali (j)---some mangoes for them. 24. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. near sight Student inhabitant returning picked something should take thought Salma was a (a)----of class 8.She was an (b)---of Dhaka city.One day she was (c)---home.On the way,(d)---came in her(e)---.She went (f)---the bag.She thought not to (g)—it.But again she (h)---that she (i)---take it.Then she (j)---it and took home. 25. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. happy asked pale moment talking why tired see mother arrive Rina’s mother was (a)---to her (b)----.At that (c)---,Rina and Luna (d)---there.Grandmother was (e)----to (f)---the girls.Grandmother(g)---Rina(h)---she was looking so (i)----why she was looking so (j)---. 26. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. green very kind went holiday wanted some put asked you explained replied “Would you like (a)----tea?” Salma asked Mrs. (b)--. “Oh,yes please.” (c)---Mrs Green, “That’s very (d)---of you.” “My husband and I are on (e)---in Bangladesh”she (f)---. “This morning we (g)---to go to the bank.We (h)—in a rickshaw.But it was (i)—small.I (j)---my bag behind it. With Clues Worksheet-A Answer ​ 1. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. came asked Edge looked orchard during gave safe Went mangoe picked lived Once upon a time there (a) ----- a poor man called Suruj Ali. He (b) ----- after a large mango orchard. Hamidur Rahman was the owner of the orchard. One day some of Hamidur Rahmans friends (c) ----- to visit him. It was (d) ------- the summer season when the mangoes were ripe. So Hamidur Rahman (e) ------- Suruj Ali to pick some of the ripe (f) ---- for his friends. Suruj Ali (g) ----- to the (h) ----- and (i) ----some nice large mangoes. Then he (j) ----- them to his master. Answer: (a) lived (b) looked (c) came (d) during (e) asked (f) mangoes (g) went (h) orchard (i) picked (j) gave 2. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. were sit hold as at did cast feel follow into Hans (a)---- excited but nervous (b)---- he walked (c)--- Frankel’s library.The small metal object and the book (d)--- still there on Frankel’s desk.Hans (e)-- down and looked (f)---- the book .Then he (g)--- the metal object and (h)--- the instructions carefully. It was not easy to (i) ----the spell,but he (j)--- his best. Answer: (a) felt (b) as (c) onto (d) were (e) sat (f) at (g) held (h) followed (i) cast(j) did 3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. forge bellows stood see looked were laughing pulled walked bright back together Mr Ahmed and the boys (a) ------ up to the smithy and (b) ----- in. Inside the hutst were two blacksmiths. They were working (c) ----- in front of their (d) ------. They could also (e) -- a young boyof about their own age. He was helping the two blacksmiths. He (f) ---a small metal chain. When he pulled it, the (g) --- blew. Mr Ahmed and his students could see the large bellows at the (h) --- of the smithy. And in front of the bellows (i) --- the forge. Though the two blacksmiths were small, their muscles (j) ---- as strong as iron. Answer: (a) walked (b) looked (c) together (d) forge (e) see (f) pulled (g) bellows (h) back (i) stood (j) were 4. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. alert lay over fell recognised into hospitalize into wiping unconscious walked informed Mrs Siddiqua Murshed, Rinas grandmother got an accident near the college pond. She (a) ---- down and hurt hershelf. When Anwar and Kashem were walking home together, they noticed a small crowd near the college pond. Without making any delay, the two boys walked quickly (b) ----- to the crowd of people. Anwar (c) --- her. She was no other than Rinas grandmother. Anwar ran off and soon reached Rinas house. Rinas mother was (d) ---- of the accident. Taking down a note to Rina, she and Anwar (e) ---- quickly up the road towards the college pond together. They arrived at the college pond and Mrs Rahena Salam saw her mother still lying (f) ----- on the ground. She (g) - on her side with Kasem and a lady kneeling beside her. The lady was (h) ----- Mrs Siddiqua Moursheds forehead with a cool damp cloth. They decided to (i) ------ her immediately. Anwar somehow managed a push-cart and Mrs Salam, Kashem and Anwar gently lifted Mrs Murshed (j) ------ it. Answer: (a) fell (b) over (c) recognised (d) informed (e) walked (f) unconscious (g) lay (h) wiping (i) hospitalized (j) onto 5. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. able helping visit grateful learn about All true being like “While I was (a) ---- taken to the hospital, my granddaughter, Rina, looked after her young brother, Tunu, (b) ---- by herself. Then, when she and Luna came to (c) ---- me in hospital, she told a story to me. Its (d) ----- a very responsibal young person (e) ---------- herself, and its (f) ----------. After lunch, you’ll be (g) ---------- to hear Rinas story for yourselves. I think we can all (h) ---------- a lot from interesting stories like that. “I’m very (i) ---------- to all you young people for (j) ---------- me to recover from my accident so quickly.” Answer: (a) being (b) all (c) visit (d) about (e) like (f) true (g) able (h) learn (i) grateful (j) helping 6. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. grow snow cover off inside grow bare finish out hard outside window After sometime, the warm sunny days (a)…..Then the winter season came and the weather in Greece (b)….cold. The soft earth became (c)….and nothing could (d)……The leaves dropped (e)…..the trees and the countryside looked (f)….and grey. Then it started (g)….and the fields were covered in soft white snow. Mr Ant stayed (h)… his house. Through his (i)….he looked at the trees and the white fields (j)….in snow. Answer(a) finished (b) grew (c) hard (d) grow (e) off (f) bare (g) snowing (h) inside (i) windows (j) covered 7. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. garden shop asked talking discussion teacher make used looked with against over The next day class 8 had (a)----with their general science (b)…..,Mr Anis Ahmed. “We‘ve been (c)….with our new student, Anwar, Sir,” said Kashem. “In his old school, they (d)…..the profit from their school (e)…..to make a school garden. We also (f)….a profit from our school shop and we have enough land in our school to make a (g)…..” Mr Ahmed (h)…out of the classroom widow. “Do you want to use that piece of land (i)….there?” (j)----Mr Ahmed. Answer: (a) discussion (b) teacher (c) talking (d) used (e) shop (f) make (g) garden (h) looked (i) over (j) asked 8. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. bellows complecated smithy cast hard spell heat instruments example rather bellows was At the side of the laboratory (a) ---------- Frankels libray. In the laboratory, Frankel and Hans worked (b) ---------- together. Hans thought that the laboratory was (c) ---------- like a (d) ----------. For (e) ---------- they sometimes used chains, (f) ---------- and a forge to (g) ---------- and mix different kinds of metals. But the work was more (h) ---------- than a blacksmiths. They used their (i) ---------- to make spells, not spades and hoes. Frankel, however, did not (j) ---------- his spells in the labortary. Answer (a) was (b) hard (c) rather (d) smithy (e) example (f) bellows (g) heat (h) complicated (i) instruments (j) cast 9. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. gave was chosen is were hot given chose started dug stood flooded A piece of land was (a) ---to the class 8 students. It (b) -----about twelve metres long and six metres wide. The Headmaster (c) ----it to them. He and Mr Ahmed (d) ------ it. It was (e)----for three reasons. It (f)….near the school’s well, was always sunny and during the rainy season never (g)------.That (h)----why it was suitable. So, when all the tools (i)….made, the students (j)…to work. Answer: (a)given (b) was (c) gave (d) chose (e) chosen (f) stood (g) flooded (h) is (i)were (j) started 10. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. about quickly better Bent round inside best broken heard upset Rina stood up (a)---and looked down at the paper bag. It was broken and something inside was making damp. Rina (b)----down and carefully looked (c)—the paper bag. All her lovely eggs were (d)-----! She felt sad. She felt so (e)—that she started to cry. Suddenly she (f)----a voice. It was her (g)---friend. Luna put her hand(h)----Rina’s shoulders and soon Rina felt (i)---.Then they walked to school together and Rina told her (j)---the accident. Answer: (a) quickly (b) bent (c) inside (d) broken (e) upset (f) heard (g) best (h) round (i) better (j) about 11. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. Leaves fell strong stopped admired boats Stored before quietly Leisure happily for While Mr Ant worked on his farm, Mr Grasshopper sang (a)---in the warm sun. And when he (b)---,he sat and (c)---the beautiful countryside all around him. He looked at the (d)---on the trees,the green fields and the fishermen’s (e)---on the sea. Then Mr. Grasshopper (f)---asleep. While Mr Grassopher slept (g)----in his chair, Mr Ant continued to work on his farm.(h)---many days, weeks and months, he was busy in his fields. And as soon as his crops were ready,he (i)----the grain in his granary. So while Mr Grassopher enjoyed his (j)----,Mr Ant worked hard from morning until night. Answer: (a) happily (b) stopped (c) admired (d) leaves (e) boats (f) fell (g) quietly (h) for (i) stored (j) leisure 12. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. into Happen Ones queit celebration all see tell decide Show After lunch, Rina told her story to everyone. She liked to (a) ------ stories and could tell very good (b) ------. Everyone sat (c) ------- and listened to her. “This is a true story. It really (d) -------,” Rina explained. “I (e) ------- thye story in a letter to a newspaper. My friends mother (f) -------- it to me. I liked the letter so much that I (g) ------- to make it (h) ------ a story.” First she told the story to tunu and her grandmother. Now she is telling it to (i) -------- her family and friends at her grandmothers (j) --------. Answer : (a) tell (b) ones (c) quietly (d) happened (e) saw (f) showed (g) decided (h) into (i) all (j) celebration 13. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. exist hard summer during plenty used think about future agreed nature really Mr Grasshopper didn’t like to work (a)-----the lovely hot (b)----days. “It’s (c)---not necessary,” he told Mr Ant. “Why do you work so (d)----when there is (e)---of food to eat?” Mr Grasshopper asked him. “There is plenty of food now” (f)-----Mr Ant. “But what (g)----the future?” “Oh, the (h)----! exclaimed Mr Grasshopper. “Why do you (i)----about the future. Mr Ant? It really does not (j)----!” Answer:(a) during (b) summer (c) really (d) hard (e) plenty (f) agreed (g) about (h) future (i) care (j) exist 14. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. tell ask problem reply sunny tree shade well worry garden green bit One (a)---- morning, Mr Anis Ahmed and his class 8 students were looking at the tender (b)---- plants in their school (c)-----. “They’re growing very(d)----,” said Mr Anis Ahmed. “But I’m a bit (e)--- about them. “Why? (f)--- Shahid. “What’s the (g)---?” “Well,” Mr Anis Ahmed (h)----. Come and sit in the (i)---- of this tree and I’ll (j)--- you.” Answer (a) sunny (b) green (c) garden (d) well (e) worried (f) asked (g) problem (h) replied (i) shade (j) tell 15. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. grateful invited celebration again about more returned thought feeling parents Mrs Murshed (a)----home after (b)—a week.She was (c)---strong (d)---after a few days(e)---.Then she (f)----about a (g)---for the students.She was really (h)---to them.For this,she (i)---Rina,her friends and their (j)---. Answer: (a) returned (b) about (c) feeling (d) again (e) more (f) though (g) parts (h) grateful (i) invited (j) parents 16. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. planned happy family grateful to vegetables some admitted this gave Mr Ahmed (a)---some (b)---for Rina’s grandmother.She was (c)----in Nurpur Hospital.Rina’s (d)---was (e)---to Mr Ahmed.For (f)---Mrs Salam (g)---to give Mr Ahmed (h)---eggs.Rina was (i)---to give the eggs (j)----Mr Ahmed. Answer: (a) gave (b) vegetables (c) admitted (d) family (e) grateful (f) this (g) planed (h) some (i) happy (j) to 17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. helped grateful classmates story taken are about take hospital young Rina’s grandmother was (a)----to hospital.She would (b)—there for (c)---a week.Anwar and Kashem (d)----Rina’s (e)---.They (f)----her mother to (g)---her grandmother to the (h)---.Rina’s family was (i)----to the (j)---people. Answer : (a) taken (b) be (c) about (d) are (e) classmates (f)helped(g) take (h)hospital (i) grateful (j) young 18. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. decide be situate live face use dislike settle take leave There (a)----a young man,named Ruplal who (b)---with his family in a small village(c)—near a jungle.Though the farm was beautiful,he (d)---many problems there.He (e)---the place because the people of the place (f)—to quarrel always.So he (g)—to leave his village and (h)—in the jungle,Finally he (i)—his village (j)---necessary things with him. Answer : (a) was (b) lived (c) situated (d) faced (e) disliked (f) used (g) decided (h) settled (i) taking 19. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. 10 embarrassed wanted call house called visitors home read company moment One day Anwar kept (a)----in his reading room.Then some (b)---came to their (c)----to see his father.But at that (d)----his father was not at (e)----.His mother (f)---to go out to find and (g)---his father home.So she (h)—Anwar and told him to give (i)---to the visitors.But Anwar felt (j)---in the midst of the grown up people. Answer:(a) reading (b) visitors (c) house (d) moment (e) home (f) wanted (g) call (h) called (i) company (j) embarrassed 20. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. feel arrive by recover like start short with come as sense grateful Half an hour later the (a)---of Anwar and Kashem,the celebration (b)---.The function started (c)----the speech of Mrs Murshed.In her (d)----speech,she thanked everyone for (e)---to the party.She said that she (f)---for the help of the young people (g)—Anwar and Kashem.She (h)---proud for their (i)---of responsibility.She was also (j)---to them. Answer : (a) arrival (b) started (c) with (d) short (e) coming (f) was recovered (g) like (h) felt (i) sense (j) grateful 21. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. went come down gave take flew right spoke about introduced explained found I think I (a)----to you on the telephone (b)----20 minutes ago. “Yes,that’s (c)---,”said Rafiq. “Please (d)----in.” So Mrs Green (e)---in and sat (f)---.Then Rafiq (g)---Salma to Mrs Green. “This is my younger sister,Salma,”he (h)---“Salma(i)—your bag in the road and brought it here.” Salma (j)---Mrs Green the bag. Answer: (a) spoke (b) about (c) right (d) come (e)went (f) down (g) introduced (h) explained (i) found (j) gave 22. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. start go ask bring eat sweet orchard master mangoes with Suruj Ali (a)-----to the orchard and carefully picked some nice,large (b)----.Then he gave them to (c)---when Hamidur Rahman and his friends (d)----eating them.Hamidur Rahman said, “These mangoes don’t taste (e)----.They’re sour! How can we (f)---them?” So he called Suruj Ali back and (g)----him to take the sour mangoes away and (h)---some sweer ones from his (i)----.Suruj Ali came soon (i)---some ripe mangoes. Answer: (a) went (b) mangoes (c) master (d) started (e) sweet (f) eat (g) asked (h) bring (i) orchard (j) with 23. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. perform be appoint name own entertain pick tell invite call Once there (a)----a rich man.He (b)----a big mango orchard.He (c)---a caretaker (d)---Suruj Ali.He (e)---his job sincerely.One day the rich man (f)---some of his friends to his house.He wanted to (g)---them with sweet mangoes.He (h)—the caretaker and (i)---him to bring some sweet mangoes for the guests.Accordingly Suruj Ali (j)---some mangoes for them. Answer: (a) was (b) owned (c) appointed (d) named (e) performed (f) invited (g) entertain (h) called (i) told (j) picked 24. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. near sight Student inhabitant returning picked something should take thought Salma was a (a)----of class 8.She was an (b)---of Dhaka city.One day she was (c)---home.On the way,(d)---came in her(e)---.She went (f)---the bag.She thought not to (g)—it.But again she (h)---that she (i)---take it.Then she (j)---it and took home. Answer: (a) student (b) inhabitant (c) returning (d) something (e) sight (f) near (g) take (h) thought (i) should (j) picked 25. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. happy asked pale moment talking why tired see mother arrive Rina’s mother was (a)---to her (b)----.At that (c)---,Rina and Luna (d)---there.Grandmother was (e)----to (f)---the girls.Grandmother(g)---Rina(h)---she was looking so (i)----why she was looking so (j)---. Answer: (a) talking (b) mother (c) moment (d) arrived (e) happy (f) see (g) asked (h) why (i) pale (j) tired 26. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right from of the verbs if needed. There are more words than necessary. green very kind went holiday wanted some put asked you explained replied “Would you like (a)----tea?” Salma asked Mrs. (b)--. “Oh,yes please.” (c)---Mrs Green, “That’s very (d)---of you.” “My husband and I are on (e)---in Bangladesh”she (f)---. “This morning we (g)---to go to the bank.We (h)—in a rickshaw.But it was (i)—small.I (j)---my bag behind it. Answer: (a) some (b) Green (c) replied (d) kind (e) holiday (f) explined (g) wanted (h) went (i) very (j) put With clues Worksheet-4.0 English First Paper 1. DB-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x 10=10 food destroyed crisis rise habitat unsuitable turn rain live cut be effect If we (a)----- trees at random, one day our count will (b)------- into a desert. All living animals and birds will not find any (c) -----or shelter to (d) ----- in. They will be (e) -----.There will be no (f) ----and as a result our agriculture will face a great (g) ------. The temperature will (h)----- and it will cause greenhouse (i) -----.The country will be ( j) -----for living. 2. RB-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x10=10 livelihood causes took products depend brings agricultural on consumption supplies beautiful decline Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)------ . It is an (b) ------country. Most of Many people of this country directly or indirectly (c) ------on agriculture for their (d) -------.Many important industries depend on agricultural (e) ------ . Agriculture (f)------- food stuff for human and animal (g) -------- . Any (h) ----- in agricultural products (i) ----- economic depression in the country. Failure of crops (j) -----sufferings of the entire people. 3. DN B-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 known bold hunger thirst inspired inconceivable see courage curiosity satisfied dangerous technology Man has an unquenchable (a)---- for knowledge. In fact, he is never (b)-------- with what he has (c) ----- and seen. He wants to know and (d)------ more and more. This (e) — to know more, coupled with his (f) — spirit of adventure, has (g)---- him to undertake and carry out difficult and (h)------ tasks. In the fields of science and (i) ------man has already achieved what was once( j) -------. 4. JB-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1x10=10 prevent enables take excellent tired fitness physically fills struggles essential free helps Physical exercise is (a) — for all. It keeps us (b) --- strong and healthy. Our life is full of activities and (c) —. We can face them if we have physical and sound (d) ---- .It is physical exercise which (e) — us to have a sound mind in a body. Physical exercise (f) --- some other benefits too. It also offers us an (g)---- recreation. It takes our mind (h)-----from the drudgery of work and (i) --- it with joy. So we must j)----physical exercise for our sound health. 5. COM B-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 through work long blue ready inferior dignity sacrifice high aware above same Man's (a)--------- depends on his work, Man is a rational being. He is to (b) ------ for others. He should not be proud of his (c)----- blood. He should be (d) ------ to help anyone of any class. The man whom he is helping may be (e)------ to him by birth. But after all he is a man. He has the (f)-----blood and flesh the (g)------ kind of man. So, he should (h)--------his own life for others' welfare. We cannot live (i)-----on earth. We must die one day. We can live (j) ----- our work. 6. CTG B-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary.lx10=10 dependence risen necessity around production shortage circumstances shift improved sustained dependent demand Power is the key to the economic growth of any country. The (a) — of power is only known when load-shedding occurs. Though rural fife of Bangladesh is not totally (b) ---- on power, urban life cannot be (c) — without electricity. At present we have (d) — of around 4000 MW electricity and the (e) –--- is around 2000 MW. This demand is ever on the (f) ----- . In 2020 the national demand for electricity will rise to (g) ----- 8000 MW. The reality is that this situation cannot be (h) ----- just by installing some high capacity power generation plants. Under these (i) ----- we should create a master plan to increase the production of electricity and also have to j) ------- our concentration to alternative fuel source. 7. Syl B-2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box below. There are more words than necessary. lX10=10 like distress getting take ensure mutual treat seems make familiar developing communicate 8. As the world's communication is (a) — day by day the world seems to be (b)-----smaller. For the development of communication system, now we can easily (c) with the people of other countries within a moment. Now the world (d) to be a village and the countries seem to be families. If we develop our (e) understanding and co-operation, we can (f) — our world a better place. We should never (g) — others as enemies but friends. As a friend we should (h) — immediate help to other countries in their (i) — and sorrows we should( j) ------them to be our neighbours. 9. BB- 2011 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 clean made on important objects clothes. empty forces full currents under water The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b)----- objects. Natural (c) ------ are stones, trees, air and (d) —. Man made objects are houses, cars (e)------- and chemicals. Natural (f)-----are cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes. storms and ocean (g) ----- Life exists different conditions. It is very (i) -----to keep the environment (j)----- . 10. DB2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : Ix10=10 help inactive others aversion hence anything claim ability charity indolent devoid dignity What is begging? Begging is the (a)----- of others. It does not give (b)---- good to the society. It is totally unproductive and (c)---- , it has no output. It does not develop a man's (d)--- or will to be self-reliant. It makes him (e)-----and habitually (f)— and dependent on others. It makes a man (g) —any sense of self-respect. Hence those who live by begging cannot (h) —for any dignity in the society because of their (i) ---to work. They only seek the charily of j)----- and become burden to the society. 11. Com B 2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : - IX10=10 efforts removing help assist aware thought literacy enlarge social increase illiteracy realise Inability to read and write is (a)---- . It hinders all development (b)-----of the government. The literacy rate of Bangladesh is still low. We have to (c)---- this rate for entire development of the country. A country's development cannot be (d)--- of keeping the large number of people (e)------ . Government alone cannot meet this challenge without the (f)---- of the literate community. It is the (g)------ responsibility of the literate people to (h)---- the government for the eradication. Of illiteracy. We must (i)----- that we cannot exist as a nation without (j)------ illiteracy from the society. 12. Raj B 2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :—1XI0=10 mentally educated help genius useful s sympathetic provides improve knowledge develop self-reliant virtue Proper education (a)----- a learner with opportunity to (b)------- all his talents. Its aim is to (c)----- him physically and (d)----- so that he can be (e)----- to himself and to the society. An educated man is (f)------ but he can also assist others in attaining this great (g)----- He is supposed to be well mannered, kind and (h)------ So, a man who has acquired (i)----- and skill cannot be called a truly (j) -----man only for his material development. 13. JB 2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :-- 1X10=10 evil very lives neglected proper regret real when been remember get about Our freedom fighters are the (a)----- heroes of our country. We should (b)----them as they sacrificed their (c)---- for the cause of motherland. It is a matter of great (d)---- that most of them are (e)---- and our young generation does not know their valiant struggle. Yet today many of the real freedom fighters have not (g)- --found out and established. Some of them lead a (h)----- poor life. The authority should take (i)---- step to enlist them and give them (j) ------honour. 14. BB 2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10 travel age civilization regular sphere modern ancient difficult time greater possible constant We live in an (a)----- of science. We can see the influence of science in all (b) -----. Science is a (c) ------- companion of our daily life. We have made the impossible things (d) -----by means of science. The modern (e)------ is a contribution of science. At present we can easily (f) from one place to another. But in (g)----- time journey was (h) . Man has to spend a lot of (i)----- and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be explored for (j) ----welfare of mankind. 15. SB2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box below. There arc more words than necessary :— IX10=10 defend materialized so-called cherished noble pretender inspires inherent aloft fake fraud remember 16. Patriotism is a (a)---- virtue. It is an (b)---- instinct in human nature. It (c)---- a man to shed every drop of blood to (d)-----the liberty and dignity of the country.- But patriotism should not be merely a (e)---- slogan in the public meeting to (f)---- the people. It should be (g)---- in the core of heart and (h)---- in our deeds. We should keep ourselves above from the (i)------ patriotism. Everybody should bear in mind that a (j)---- must be defeated. Nobody will remember or honour a mock patriot. Ctg B-2010 17. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : — IX10=10 epend unnaturally depression industries provide live plays damages overcome supplies decline know Ours is an agricultural. country. Hence most of the citizens of our country. directly or indirectly (a)--------on agriculture for their livelihood. Many important (b)----- of our country also depend on agricultural products. Agriculture (c)-------a vital role in our national economy. It (d)-------food stuff for both human and animal consumption. So people have to suffer a lot if there is any (e)----- in agricultural products. The sufferings o f the farmers and working class of people (f)------no bounds. The failure of crops causes a great economic (g)------in the country and prices of daily necessaries may go (h)------up. The floods and the subsequent (i) ------ of agricultural products are burning examples of it. We are lucky that our government has successfully j)------the problems. 18. DN B 2010 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. You can make grammatical changes if necessary : 1X10 = 10 livelihood causes took products depend brings agriculture on consumption beautiful supplies decline Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)------ .It is an (b)------ country. Most of the people of this country directly or indirectly (c)------- on agriculture for their (d)------ . Many important industries depend on agricultural (e) ------ 19. Agriculture (f) ------foodstuff for human and animal (g) --------- . Any (h) ------- in agricultural products (i) ------ economic depression in the country. Failure of crops (j)----- sufferings to the entire people. 20. DB-2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10 prepare natural sphere hand use generously purpose resources fertile land rocky locality Nature has given her (a)- — — to us more (V—than many other countries of the world. Think about our (c)— - — — -, It is soft and (d)--- — -. Our farmers who have simple (e)- — - made tools can easily dig, plough and (0- — — the soil with them. Whereas lands of most other countries which are hard and (g) — — — cannot be easily dug, ploughed and prepared. We have a great (h)- — — — advantages too. We can (1) — -most of our lands for the j)— of agriculture and industry. 21. Com B 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10 little prevent remote causes irrigate behind easy recent river great verify close Crops need water. Farmers must (a) their fields if there is very (b) - rain at any time. But irrigation is not (c)---- if there is no river (d)------ to the crops. Canals can carry (e)— water to the field. Sometimes much water (f)—flood. A dam may (g)--------difficulties of irrigation. A (h)------- lake can be built (i)---- the dam . Dams are not j)------invention. 22. Raj 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10 loses both continuous real competition matched progress loss enjoyment win matching result Without effort there can be no (a)---- in life. Life (b)----- its interest if there is no struggle. Games become dull, if there is no (c) in them and if the (d) can be easily foreseen. No matter we (e) the, game or lose it.The keener the contest, the greater the (f)----- . A victory is not a (g)----- triumph unless (h) -------the sides are equally (i) ----- Whether, we like it or not, life is one (j) ---- competitive examination. 23. JB 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10 made passed need least literate illiterate waste remove educate necessary education compulsory We must not (a)----- our energy and money any more. We (b) —to take steps to (c) -----our people. Emphasis should be given on primary (d) There should be at (e)-----one primary school in each and every village. We are happy that our govt. has (f) ------primary education (g)------ . A law has been (h)------- in the assembly. To (i) ------ illiteracy from the country, some more steps may be taken. The j)------ adults need to be educated. 24. Syl B 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10 visited purse premises had frequently has 25. collected exhibitions tempted making crowded displayed Of all the (a)---- , the book fairs are of recent origin. They are (b)------held in towns and cities now. Last year I (c)-------Ekusher Boi Mela in Bangla Academy (d)--------. There were a number of stalls and thousands of books were (e) It was a great opportunity of (f)------- a varied choice of books. So many book lovers (g)--------there, I was (h)------ to buy a lot of books but my (i)-------did not permit me. As a result, I bought a few books and j)----- a lot of Catalogues. 26. BB- 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10 light participation prosper basic darkness educate deprive discrimination removes population development bring No nation can (a)----- without education. Education (b)---- our ignorance and gives us (c)------- of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d)----between man and i woman. Education is one of the (e)----human rights. If we (f)----- women of the right of education, almost half of our (g)------ will remain in (h)-----.No (i)------ can be possible without the j)-------of women. 27. Ctg 2009 Fill in each gap of the following passage with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :— 1X10=10 light bring deprive participation removes run darkness educate discrimination development basic remain Education (a)-------our ignorance and gives us (b)---of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (c)-------between man and woman. Education is one of the (d) human rights. If we (e)------women of the right of education, almost half of our population will (f)-------in (g)------. No (h)------can be brought about without (i) of women. So government is doing everything to j)-------women folk. 28. DN B 2009 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— IX10=10 Possible time difficult spheres poor travel civilization ancient age greater all constant We live in an (a)------- of science. We can see the influence of science in all (b) ------ of life. Science is a (c) ----- companion of our daily life. We have made the impossible things (d) -----by means of science. The modern (e) is a contribution of science. At present we can easily (f) ------ from one place to another. But in (g) ------time journey was (h) ----- . Man had to spend a lot of (i)------- and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the j)----- welfare of mankind. 29. DB-2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. lx 10=10 safely narrow menace invention life controlled daily lie violate happen increasing lives Road accidents are (a)----- occurrences in modern city life. Every year thousands of people lose their (b) ----and many more are injured. Before the (c) ------- of automobiles, people moved from one place to another slowly but (d) . The real causes of road accidents (e) ------with the people not with the transports. In some cities the roads are (f) ----- These can hardly cope with the (g)----- number of traffic. Besides, the traffic is not (h) ------- properly. The drivers often (i) ------ traffic rules. As road accidents become a great(j)----- immediate steps should be taken to stop the danger. 30. Com-2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 through work long blue ready inferior rational sacrifice high aware above same Man's dignity depends upon his words. Man is a (a) ----- being on the earth. He is to (b) --------for others. He should not be proud if he is of (c)------ blood. He should be (d)-------- to help any class of man. The man whom he is helping may be (e) ------- to him by birth. But after all, he is a man. He has the (f)------ blood and flesh a-s-the (g)---- mentioned man. So, he should (h)------- his own life for other's welfare. We cannot live (i) ---- on the earth. We must die once. But we can live j) --------- our works. 31. Raj 2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary:— 1X10=10 expected tries famous cruel study glorious institution public successful hard students result Every student expects a (a)------ result in the examination and for this he (b)------ heart and soul. There are many ways to have glorious (c)------- . Admission in the famous (d)------ is one of them. So most of the (e)----- dream for getting admission in a (f)------- institution. Most of the students start to study (g)--------- after their final examination to get admission into their (h)--------institutions. Some become (I)-------- and some become failure in their mission. The students who don't j)- ------ hard cannot succeed in this context. 32. JB 2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words in the box than necessary.IX10=10 light removes basic prosper run darkness bring participation remain educate deprive discrimination Education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can (a)-------- without education. Education (b) our ignorance and gives us (c)------ of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d) between men and women. Education is one of the (e) ------ human rights. If we (f)------- women of the right of education, almost half of the population will (g)--------- in (h)------- . No development can be brought about in our society without the (i) ------- of women. The government of Bangladesh is doing everything to j) ------ women folk. 33. SB 2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than ncccssary :— lX10=10 help illiterate assist efforts removing aware illiteracy enlarge exist thought literacy increase Inability to read and write is (a)-------- . It hinders all development (b) of the government. The literacy rate of Bangladesh is still low. We have to (c) this rate for entire development of the country. A country's development can not be (d)-------- of keeping the large number of people (e)------- . Government alone cannot meet this challenge with out the (f)------ of the literate community. It is the social responsibility of the literate people to (g) ------ the government for the eradication of illiteracy. We must realise that we cannot (h) --------as a nation without (i) ------illiteracy from the society. So we should be j) ------- of this great problem. 34. BB 2008 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 ever time tomorrow suffer who lost take enough call properly shine good Time and tide waits for none. No one can (a) -------- it back. A man gets back his (b) ------money and health but cannot get back his lost time. Time once lost is lost for (c) ------- So we should make the (d) ------ use of time. We should do our duties (e) ------- .If we put off our work for (f) ---------, we may not get an opportunity to do it at all. There are some people (g)------- idle away time for nothing. They cannot prosper in life. They have to (h)------ for it. So we should (I)------ an oath that we must do our duty properly and in j) ------ . 35. CTG 2008 Fill in each cap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary :— IX10=10 through work long blue ready inferior dignity sacrifice high aware above same Man's (a) ------ depends on his work. Man is rational being. He is to (b) ------- for others. He should not be proud of his (c) -------blood. He should be (d) ------- to help anyone of any class. The man whom he is helping may be (e) ------ to him by birth. But after all he is a man. He has the (f)------- blood and flesh as the (g)------- kind of man. So, he should (h) -------his own life for others welfare. We cannot live (i) ------- on earth. We must die one day. We can live (j)------ our work. 36. DB2007 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 almost useful era without helps knowledge nations mutual necessity essential important becomes English is in International Language. As a result the (a)--------- of English has increased. Different countries have to keep (b)-------- communication among them. The (c)---------- of learning English is very great. Because it (d) us to develop a good relationship with other (e)--------- In this modern (f)-------- of communication it is not possible to advance (g)-------- it. English (h) ------- the language of the whole world. (i)-------- all books in Science and Technology have been written or translate into English. One can't think of higher studies without the j) ------- of English. 37. Com 2007 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the There are more words than necessary. IX10=10 thinking now instead again stood different following on along into up running The Pied Piper stepped into the street and began to play his pipe (a)------ . This time the music was (b)-------- . At the sound of the music all the children of Hamelin came (c)-------. The Mayor, the councilors and all the parents (d) -----dumb. The Piper walked (e) ------the streets and the children followed him. They were laughing and dancing. But (f) --------- the piper did not go towards the river. He walked towards the hill called Koppelburg (g)---------- . The parents felt relieved. (h)--------- that the piper would never be able to cross the hill. But as soon as the piper reached the hill, it opened (i) ------and he walked into it with the children j) ------ him. Then the hill closed and they were never seen again. 38. Raj 2007 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : IX10=10 light participation prosper basic darkness run deprive discrimination educate bring removes remain Education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can (a)-------- without education.Education (b)-------- our ignorance and gives us (c)--------- of knowledge. In respect of imparting education there should be no (d)-------- between man and woman. Education is one of the (e) human rights. If we (f)---------- women of the right of education, almost half of our population will (g)------- in (h)-------- . No development can be brought about in our society without the (i) --------- of women. The Government of Bangladesh is doing everything to j) ----- women folk. 39. JB 2007 Fill in each gap using a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1 x 10 = 10 result necessity know control polluted purpose sound wise balance gone conscious interest low Ashraf, who is a student of class ten, has taken a (a)-------- step. He is very much (b) ------ to visit villages along with his friends. He came to know that the villagers are not (c) -----of environmental problems. They do not (d) ----------how to keep up the (e) ------- of the environment. The villagers have no (f) over the population growth also. As a (g)-------- our environment is being (h)-------- day by day. He wants to make people know about the (i)------- of clean environment. Really, his j) ---------is great. 40. Syl B 2007 Fill in the gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed. 10 41. hold, visit, recent, collecting, crowd, old, enlarge, permit, ancient, has, spread, display Amongst all the exhibitions, the book fairs are of (a)-------- origin. They are frequently (b) - ---- in towns and cities now. Last year I (c)-------- Ekuser Boi Mela in Bangla Academy premises. There were a number of stalls and thousands of books were (d)-------- . It was a great opportunity of (e)-------- a varied choice of books. In the fair, books lovers (f) -------there. I was tempted to buy a lot of books but my purse didn't (g) ---- me. As a result, I bought a few books and (h)------- a lot of catalogues. However a book fair (i) --- the message that books are our best friends. Books j) ---- our vision and make our life meaningful. 42. Bb 2007 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 heat waves disaster another work problems polluted worse form wastes climate cleared noise One of the serious (a)--------- in today's world is pollution. The air of the cities is (b) ----- by fume and smoke from motor vehicles, mills and factories. The water of the seas and lakes is poisoned by industrial (c)----------- , chemicals and other dangerous substances. Forests on very wide areas everywhere in the world are being (d)-------- and burnt. All these have disastrous effect on agriculture, on food supplies and most important of all, on (e) ----- . Climate has been affected so much that there are often strong (f)-------- in many countries :,, Europe and in the U.S.A. Many scientists warn that the effects of pollution will bring a (g)-------- for mankind in future. Noise is another (h) ----- of pollution which many people are not taking seriously. We have (i) ------ coming from all around us. It is also equally harmful because it affects our hearing, our nerves, our ability to j)---------efficiently and our general health. 43. Ctg 2007 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10 towards created unbearable tropics dark condition cyclone speed thunders occur flashes originates A cyclone may (a) --- anytime and at any place. The violent types of (b) ---- usually hit the (c) ---- . The cyclone of Bangladesh generally (d) ------ from the Bay of Bengal and blows (e)----- the land. It is often accompanied by (f) ---- and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences, (g) --------heat is felt for a few days. Then suddenly one day the sky becomes terribly (h)-------- with clouds and strong winds begin to blow with (i)------- of lighting and the rumbling of thunders. Thus a terrible situation is j) ------ 44. Db 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. 1X10=10 Stretch bitting country extent scarcity migrate swampy enhance actually ecological wondering In winter we see innumerable birds come to our (a) ---- . These birds are called "Guest birds". (b) these birds come to our country in winter from Siberia. When the (c) ------cold, in Siberia reaches beyond the limit, the guest birds (d) ----- to our land. They come not only because of bitting (e)---------. but also for want of food. The most (f)--------- fact about these birds is that they fly thousands of miles at a (g)------- . They (h) ------ our natural beauty and help to maintain (i)--------- balance by eating up worms and insects. But nowadays the migratory birds don't come to our country because of the(j)----- of water land and cruelty of hunters. 45. Com 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary: 1X10=10 technology wonder totalling specta cular each I designed surrounded could called modern famous largest The Sangsad Bhaban at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka is a (a)-------- of modern architecture and (b)------ . It is one of the (c)-------- and most (d) ------ parliament buildings in the world. it was (e) ----- by the famous architect Louis I Kahn. This 155 feet high nine storeyed building is (f)-------- by an artificial lake (g)------ , the Crescent Lake. The structure has 1605 doors, 335 windows, 365 ventilators and corridors (h)----- to bewildering length of 41.6 kilometer. The house has 354 seats for MPs, 56 for guests, 40 for journalists and 430 for spectators. It has three party rooms in (i)------ of which can take seat 153 people. The whole place is air-conditioned and includes all j) --------amenities. 46. JB 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. Use the right form of the word if needed. You can use a word more than once. IX10=10 service remove separate society education live human Students should not (a)---------themselves from (b) ------- .They can (c) ------- the society in many ways. Their (d)----- is of great importance to society. During vacation they should go to their native village. They can (e)----- the illiterate villagers. During a flood they can (f)--------- the sufferings of the flood affected people by raising funds. As they live in (g)------- . They are (h)-------- beings. So they are not (i)------ from society. They can play an important role by j) ------ the illiteracy from the country. 47. Raj 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : IX10=10 educate waste least need made illiterate passed remove education necessary literate compulsory We must not (a)------our energy and money any more. We (b)-------- to take steps to (c) ------- our people. Emphasis should be given on primary (d)------- . There should be at (e)-------- one primary school in each and every village. We are happy that our govt.has (f)--------- primary education (g) ----- . A law has been (h)----- in the assembly. To (i) ------- illiteracy from the country, some more steps may be taken. The j) ------- adults need to be educated. 48. CTG 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : 10 about lives neglected evil proper real right been very remember bright regret Our freedom fighters are the (a)------- heroes of our country. We should (b)------- them as they sacrificed their (c) -----for the cause of our motherland. It is a matter. of great (d)------- that most of them are (e)------ and our young generation does not know (f)------- their valiant struggle. Yet today many of the real freedom fighters have not (g) found out and established. Some of them lead (h)------ poor life. The authority in power should take (i) ------ step to enlist them and give them j) ----- honour. 49. Syl 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary : 10 sediment habitat I forest land repair floods effect insecurity damageprotection causes deforestation cut The most common causes of (a) ------ are cutting and burning the (b)------ Though the forest lands are (c) and burnt for the sake of agriculture and (d) -----, ithas a negative (e) ------on environment. The removal of trees (f)------ the birds and other animals living on them to leave the place. It also causes serious (g)------- to the soil, as trees give (h)------- to soil as well. In the end, the soil gets (i)------ in the river bed and causes frequent j) ----- . 50. BB 2006 Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box. There are more words than necessary. IX10=10 also eager overloaded sitting puller reached happened whom exactly opposite chatting as (a) ----- I was sitting at the front seat of the bus, I saw (b)----- what (c) ------. A rickshaw van (d)------ with goods was coming from the (e)------- direction, the poor (f) ------ was an old man. (g)------ , there was another person (h) ----- at the back of the van with (i) -----the puller was (j) ----- . With clues 4.0 Answers 1. DB 2011 (a)cut; (b) turn; (c) habitat; (d) live; (e) destroyed; (f) rain; (g) crisis; (h) rise; (i) effect; (j)unsuitable. 2. RB 2011 (a) beautiful; (b) agricultural; (c) depend; (d) livelihood; (e) products; (f) supplies; (g)consumption; (h) decline; (i) causes/brings; j) brings/causes. 3. Din B 2011 a) thirst; (b) satisfied; (c) known; (d) see; (e) curiosity; (fl bold; (g) inspired; (h) dangerous; i) technology; j) inconceivable. 4. JB 2011 a) essential; (b) physically; (c) struggles, (d) fitness; (e) helps; (f) enables; (g) excellent: h) free; (i) fills; (j)take. 5. Com B 2011 a) dignity; (b) work; (c) blue; (d) ready; (e) inferior; (0 same; (g) above; (h) sacrifice; i) long; (j)through. 6. Ctg B 2011 a) necessity; (b) dependent; (c) improved; (d) demand; (e) production; (f) risen; g) around; (h) sustained; (i) circumstances; j) shift 7. SB 2011 (a) developing; (b) getting; (c) communicate; (d) seems; (e) mutual; (f) make; (g) treat/take; (h) ensure; (i) distress; j) take/treat. 8. BB 2011 (a) full; (b) made; (c) objects; (d) water; (e) clothes; (f) forces; (g) currents; (h) on; (i) important; (j)clean. 9. DB 2010 (a) help (b) anything (c) charity (d) ability (e) inactive (f) indolent (g_) devoid (h) claim (i) aversion) others 10. Com 2010 (a) illiteracy (b) efforts (c) increase (d) thought (e) illiterate (f) help (g) social (h) assist (i) realise (j) removing 11. Raj 2010 (a) provides (b) develop (c) improve (d) mentally (e) useful (t) self-reliant (g) virtue (h) sympathetic (i) knowledge (j) educated 12. JB 2010 (a) real (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (0 about (g) been (h) very (i) proper U) proper 13. BB 2010 (a) age (b) sphere (c) constant (d) possible (e) civilization (f) travel (g) ancient (h) difficult (i) time 0) greater 14. SB 2010 (a) noble (b) inherent (c) inspires (d) defend (e) fake (f) fraud (g) cherished (h) materialized (i) so-called (j) pretender 15. Ctg 2010 (a) depend (b) industries (c) plays (d) supplies (e) decline (f) know (g) depression (h) unnaturally (i) damages j) overcome . 16. Din 2010 (a) beautiful (b) agriculture (c) depend (d) livelihood (e) products (f) supplies (g) consumption (h) decline (i) causes 0) brings 17. DB 2009 (a) resources (b) generously (c) land (d) fertile (e) hand (f) prepare (g) rocky (h)natural (i) use 0) purpose 18. com B2009 (a) irrigate (b) little (c) easy (d) close (e) river (0 causes (g) prevent (h) great (i) behind j) recent 19. Raj 2009 (a) progress (b) loses (c) competition (d) result (e) win (f) enjoyment (g) real (h) both (i) matched 0) cntinuous 20. Jb 2009 (a) waste (b) need (c) educate (d) education (e) least (0 made (g) compulsory (h) passed (i) remove 0) illiterate 21. SB 2009 (a) exhibitions (b) frequently (c) visited (d) presmises (e) displayed (f) making (g) crowded (h) tempted (i) purse 0) collected 22. BB 2009 (a) prosper (b) dispels (c) light (d) difference / disparity (e) basic /fundamental (f) deprive (g) population (h) darkness (i) development 0) education/ enlightenment 23. Ctg B2009 (a) removes (b) light (c) discrimination (d) basic (e) deprive (f) remain (g) darkness h) development (i) participation 0) educate 24. Din B 2009 (a) age (b) spheres (c) constant (d) possible (e) civilization (f) travel (g) ancient (h) difficult (i) time j) greater 25. DB 2008 (a) daily (b) lives (c) invention (d) safely (e) lie (i) narrow (g) increasing (h) controlled (i) violate 0) menace 26. Com B 2008 (a) rational (b) sacrifice (c) blue (d) -ready (e) inferior (f) same (g) above (h) sacrifice (i) long 0) through 27. Raj B 2008 (a) glorious (b) studies (c) result (d) institution (e) students (0 famous (g) hard (h) expected (i) successful 0) try 28. Jb 2008 (a) prosper (b) removes (c) light (d) discrimination (e) basic. (fl deprive (g) remain (h) darkness (i) participation (j) educate 29. SB 2008 (a) illiteracy (b) efforts (c) increase (d) thought (e) illiterate (f) help (g) assist (h) exist (I) removing 0) aware 30. BB 2008 (a) call (b) lost (c) ever (d) best/good (e) properly (0 tomorrow (g) who (h) suffer (i) take 0) time 31. Ctg b 2008 (a) dignity (b) work (c) blue (d) ready (e) inferior (f) same (g) high (h) sacrifice (i) long (j) through 32. Db 2007 (a) importance (b) mutual (c) necessity (d) helps (e) nations (1) era (g) without (h) has become (i) almost 0) knowledge 33. Com 2007 (a) again (b) different erelit (c) running (d) stood (e) along (I) now (g) instead (h) thinking (i) up (j) following 34. Raj 2007 (a) prosper (b) removes (c) light (d) discrimination (e) basic (1) deprive (g) remain (h) darkness (i) participation (j) educate 35. JB 2007 (a) wise (b) interested (c) conscious (d) know (e) balance (0 control (g) result (h) polluted (i) necessity 0) purpose 36. SB 2007 (a) recent (b) held (c) visited (d) displayed (01 collecting (f) crowded (g) permit (h) collected (i) spreads 0) enlarge 37. BB 2007 (a) problems (b) polluted (c) wastes (d) cleared (e) climate (f) heat waves (g) disaster (h) form (I) noise j) work 38. CTG 2007 (a) occur (b) cyclone (c) tropics (d) originates (e) towards (I) thunder (g) unbearable, (h) dark (i) flashes U) created 39. DB 2006 (a) country (b) actually (c) bitting (d) migrate (e) cold (f) wondering (g) stretch (h) Aenhance (i) ecological 0) scarcity 40. CB 2006 (a) wonder (b) technology (c) largest (d) spectacular (e) designed (f) surrounded (g) called (h) totalling (i) each 0) modern 41. Raj 2006 (a) separte (b) society (c) serve (d) service (e) educate (f) remove (g) society (h) human (i) separate 0) removing 42. JB 2006 (a) waste (b) need (c) literate (d) education (e) least (f) made (g) compulsory (h) passed (i) remove 0) illiterate 43. SB 2006 (a) bright (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (f) about (g) been (h) very (i) proper 0) real 44. BB 2006 (a) deforestation (b) forest land (c) cut (d) habitat (e) effect (1) causes (g) damage (h) protection (i) sediment 0) floods 45. CTg 2006 (a) as (b) exactly (c) happened (d) overloaded (e) opposite (1) puller (g) also (h) sitting (i) whom 0) chatting Gap Filling with Clues W orksheet-5.0 Dinajpur Board-2014 happen furious die live execuition know wit declare unpleasant wretch spoil possible Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) __________ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) __________ to stop at his capital on his way to bombay. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told his something (c) _______. At this the king got (d) _______ and condemned him to (e) ________ saying. “ Men like you live?” With ready (h) __________ the astrologer said, “The stars (i) ________ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.” Dhaka Board-2013 lock join spread violate wound take term injure kill enforce martyr consider Shahed Doctor Shamsuzzhoa is (a) __________ to be the first intellectual who attained (b) ________ during the pre-liberation period of Bangladesh.. Following the (c) ________ of sergent Zohurul Hoque in prison by the autocratic Ayub Khan government, a flame of protest (d) _________ throughout erstwhile East pakistan. On February 17, 1969 section 144 was (e) _________ on Rajshahi city. The student of Rajshahi university who had (f) __________ the protest, took out a procession in (g) _________ of Section 144 and were (h) ___________ in a clash with police in front of the residence of the principal of Rajshahi Medical college. As a result, several students were (i) __________. On hearing this, Doctor Zoha, a professor of chemistry and proctor of the University, rushed to the spot and took the (j) _________ students to hospital. Comilla Board- 2013 manking endanger be save concern mean protection destory species perish spoil change All Species are important for maintaining ecological balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment gets (a) ______. We should (b) ________ our wildlife to protect the environment from being (c) ______. Many countries are not taking action to protect theirf (d) _______ wildlife. Manking must developy a (e) _______ for wild creatures and must ensure that they will not (f) ___________ (g) _________ wild creatures means destroying ourselves. It is high time we (h) ________ them. Love for animals (i) ________ love for (j) ___________. Rajshahi Board-2013 fundamentally atmosphere deplete fall accumulate eventual endanger give inundate primary grow coal Scientists have recently reported that the poplar ice caps are melting. This is due to a rise in (a) __________ temperatures known as the ‘Greenhouse Effect’ Carbonioxide is (b) _________ responsible for temperature rise in atmosphere. The carbonioxide is (c) ______ off when coal and oil are burnt. This gas is (d) _______ in the air and the ice caps in the north and south poles are melting. This may (e) ________ lead to a rise in the sea levels which could (f) _________ many areas of the globe. The “Greenhouse Effect” is just one of many (g) ________ changes which are taking place in the environment. Tropical rain forests , which took fifty million years (h) _________ are being (i) ______ at the rate of fourteen acres per minute. The total area of the world’s deserts is increasing every year. Many species of animals and plants are (j) __________ with the threat of extinction. Jessore Board – 2013 activate general face freely water remain be troublesome because which log drainage intensify part We (a) _________ fall into jam on the roads and streets. Sometimes, specially in rainy season water (b) _______ stagnant on the road even for 2/3 days, (c) ________ causes a serious traffic jam. Water remains (d) ________ the road from 1 to 1.5 feet. The rain gets (e) _________ with dust, mud etc. Most of the time the (f) ________ system is not active and it becomes (g) __________ for the passerby. The pedestrians (h) ________ a lot of problems as they can’t move (i) ________. The drainage system should be (j) ________ and city authorities should be careful in this respect. Barisal Board- 2013 aware use usual develop mother spontaneous acquisition ability fact acquire learning natural competent communication Communicative competence refers to the (a) ______ to use language appropriately in various circumstances. There are two ways of (b) _________ communicative competence in a language. The first is (c) _______Which is similar to the way people develop ability in their (d) _________ tongue. They are aware only of the (e) _________ that they are (f) _________ the language for (g) ___________ . It is a (h) ________, subconscious process in which users not (i) _________ of acquiring a language. In non-technical terms, acquisition is picking up a language (j) ____________. Sylhet Board- 2013 caprice leisure neglect street scrutiny credit want opinion employment reject friends money Literally and truly, one cannot get on well in the world without (a) _______. To be in (b) _________ of it, is to pass through life with little (c) _________ or pleasure; it is to be despised; it is consulted or else (f) _______ with contempt, it is to be (g) ________ by strangers and neglected by (h) _________, it is to forego (i) _______, freedom, ease of body and mind, to be dependent on the good will and (j) ________ of others. Chittagong Board- 2013 even distance watch information become source run show enjoy vary see numerous Television has (a) ________the most common and widespread (b) _______ of entertainment of the present world. A wide range of programmers of (c) _________ interest is telecast on (d) ________channels. Almost every middle class and (e) _________ working class families have a educative. For example, television is used for (g) ________ learning. Courses (h) _______ by the open university are (i) _______ on BTV. Several channels like the discovery and the National Geographic channels telecast highly (j) ________ programmers. Dinajpur Board- 2013 enter expansion tremendously universities awards contribute much course traditional students rewards subscribe high Higher education in Britain has experienced a dramatic (a) _______ . One in three young people not (b) _________ higher education compared to one in six in 1989. The number of graduates also has increased (c) _______. There are some (d) ________ in Britain which offer (e) __________ in a wide range of subjects including (f) ___________ arts subjects as well covering tuition fees and a maintenance grant. Parents also (i) ________ the amount depending on their income. The overseas students have to pay very (j) _______ tuition fees. Dhaka Board- 2012 even distance watch information become source run show enjoy vary see numerous Television has (a) ________the most common and widespread (b) _______ of entertainment of the present world. A wide range of programmers of (c) _________ interest is telecast on (d) ________channels. Almost every middle class and (e) _________ working class families have a educative. For example, television is used for (g) ________ learning. Courses (h) _______ by the open university are (i) _______ on BTV. Several channels like the discovery and the National Geographic channels telecast highly (j) ________ programmers. Comilla Board- 2012 enable educated choice importance healthy food develop protect need education know ability Education is one of the basic (a) _________ of a human being. It is (b) ________ for the (c) _________of mind. many illiterate people do not have any (d) _________ of health. If they were (e) __________, they could live a (f) __________ and planned life. (g) ________ teaches us how to live well. It (h) _________ us to make the right (i) ______ in life. It enhances our (j) _________ to face our every day problems. Rajshahi Board- 2012 bring need spend give include fail go organize boost close development proper If all the children in Bangladesh (a) _________ to school, the country would get of the curse of illiteracy. To (b) ________ up education, the government, should spend more money. Subsidies must be (c) ________ in the education sector. Teachers are (d) _______ to be trained for good teaching. The poor students can (e) _______ under ‘Food for Education’ program. We should take care that no institution is (f) ________ down due to political clashes. More co-curricular activities are to be (g) ________ to enable students to (h) their non-academic skills-like debate, creative thinking and (i) _______ events etc. It is our social responsibility to educate our children and the (j) _________ of which will lead to catastrophe. Jessore Board- 2012 variety item communication require communicative tradition four foreign purpose international base imply speaks skill English is called an (a) ________ language. In almost all countries, there are people who can (b) _______ English. No other language than English serves the (c) ________ of a common language through which people can (d) _______ with one another across the national border. We should learn English for a great (e) ________ of purpose. English is a skill (f) ________ subject. We should therefore learn the (g) ________ skills of listening, reading and writing. The communicative approach to learning English does not (h) ________ one to know or learn definitions of grammar (i) ________. Traditional grammar has little or no place in learning English through the (j) _______ approach. Sylhet Board- 2012 read use tips see dots print although touch develop bear way call (a) _________ blind people cannot (b) _______, their sense of (c) _______ becomes far more (d) ______ than that of most sighted people. This ability was put to use by a brilliant man (e) _______ Louis Braille. In the early 19th century, he invented a (f) ______ of writing which (g) ______his name. The Braille system reproduces the letters of the alphabet by a series of (h) ______ in certain positions, which are raised on the paper. The blind person runs the (i) ________ of his fingers across the pages of the braille book and can work out the letters and numbers (j) ______________ there. Barisal Board- 2012 Spend commit when unberable nature earn gender world depend suicide married very cost because It is very (a) _______ that man loves his life most of all things and he wants to live or survive a bit longer at any (b) _____. However, every year thousands of people (c) ________ suicide in Bangladesh. It is seen that most of the people commuting suicide are those (d) ______ women who (e) _________ on their husbands for thir living. But why do they commit suicide when people love their lives most? Most probably, they decide to kill them-selves (f) _______ they feel entirely helpless and meaningless to live. The bitterness and sufferings of life become totally (g) ________. However, the incident of suicide among the self- reliant women is (h) _________ rare. So, can’t we say that the unfortunate women would not have committed (i) __________ if they had been self-reliant and had an independent way of (j) ________ their livelihood without being dependent on their husbands? Chittagong Board- 2012 drink eat nutrition satisfy happen lack need heart knowledge preserve mind for While (a) ___________ food we should bear in (b) ________ that we don’t eat just to (c) ___________ hunger or to fill the belly. We eat (d) ________ our health. For good health a man (e) ________ good food. Sometimes it so (f) ________ that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g) ________ health and (h) _________. They do not know how to select a (i) _______ diet from the many foods that are (j) _________ to them. Dinajpur Board- 2012 drink eat available nutrition satisfy happen lack need heart balanced knowledge mind for While (a) ___________ food we should bear in (b) ________ that we don’t eat just to (c) ___________ hunger or to fill the belly. We eat (d) ________ our health. For good health a man (e) ________ good food. Sometimes it so (f) ________ that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g) ________ health and (h) _________. They do not know how to select a (i) _______ diet from the many foods that are (j) _________ to them. Dhaka Board- 2011 spelling language alphabetic find syllable neglect noun life synonyms picture friends antonyms Dictionaries are very important books in the (a) ________ of a people. A dictionary lists the words in a language (b) _______, so that the reader may (c) _________ them easily. A dictionary entry gives us the accepted (d) _______ of a word, its division into (e) ________, its pronunciation, its origins, and its meanings. Sometimes a dictionary also provides (f) ________ or opposites of a word. In addition, if the word is a (g) ______ that describes a visible thing, the dictionary may provide a (h) ______ of it. Dictionaries of the past, present and future can become your teachers and good (i) ______. Don’t (j) _______ them. Comilla Board- 2011 waste community sphere women family returns educate develop children walfare mother sector Education for girls is essential for the development in all (a) ______ of the society. So, investments in the education of (b) _____ will bring in greater (c) _______ in the field of economic and social (d) _______. Educated (f) ______ are more likely to send their (g) ______ to school and look after their health and nutrition. Thus (h) _____ women can contribute to the (i) ______ development. On the other hand, failure to educate women is a tremendous (j) _______ of human resource. Rajshahi Board- 2011 joyous food become remain gift favorite eager want flood invite festive elders Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) ______ on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b) ______. They become very (c) ______ to have wishes from their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) _______ to spend times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early and tries to (e) ______ close to their parents. It (f) _____ a nice day, if it is presented anything very (g) ______ to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) _____ to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give plesure to their (i) ______. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) ______ mind. Jessore Board- 2011 Identity pioneer leader man than went combining student remember now know then design concept Hamidur Rahman was the (a) _____ who gave shape to the (b) ______ and design of the shaheed minar, by (c) ______ all the aspiration of bengali (d) ______ and nationalism. He was the first art (e) ______ of Bangladesh who in the 1950s (f) _______ to europe and studied at “Ecole de Beaux Art” in paris. He was the (g) ______ of the new painting movement in the (h) ______ Pakistan. But he is most (i) ________ for his remarkable (j) _________ of the Central Shaheed Minar. Sylhet Board- 2011 wake obtain expression go till be moment integral perceive what by use Language (a) _________ an important medium of expression of though, feelings, ideas etc. We use it from the (b) _________ we wake up in the morning (c) ________ we go to bed at night. We use language not only during our (d) ________ hours but also in our dreams. We use language to (e) ________ what we feel and to say (f) _______ we like or dislike. We also use it to (g) _______ information. In short, language is an (h) ________ part of what we do, (i) ________ and believe. We must avoid (j) ________ bad language. Barisal Board- 2011 appear use at afflict differ city alarm due pollute severe increase from suffer rural Many diseases are rising (a) ________ an (b) _______ rate, which experts believe is (c) ________ to increased (d) ________ of the environment. Pollution (e) ______ to be greater in urban areas although rural societies too are (f) _______ by (g) _______ use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) ________ to suffer from many more diseases and suffer more (i) _______ than country people. Now let us see how life in cities is (j) ________ from that in the country. Chittagong Board- 2011 warmer flood change climate catastrophic severely alarm gradual rise evidence destroy unnecessary prediction increase The world is getting (a) _______because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) _______ as a result of pollution. In recent years, there have been many (c) _____ reports that the world’s (d) _________ is undergoing a significant (e) __________. All these reports provide strong (f) _______ that world temperatures are dy by day. Climatologists (h) ________ that mid way through the next century temperature may have (i) _________ as much as 4 dgree centigrae. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) __________ coastal areas and farmlands. Dinajpur Board- 2011 arrive massive remain spectacular round permanent know present right symbol office construction In 1884 France (a) ________ the United states with gift as a dramatic gesture of friendship. This (b) _______ gift was in the form of a huge copper statue. Its (c) ______ name is “Liberty Enlightening the world”. Most people, however, (d) ________ it simply as the statue of liberty. The pieces of the statue (e) _______ in the united states in 214 cases. The French people donated the money for the (f) _____ of the statue. Grateful, the people of the United states collected the funds for the (g) _______ granite and concrete pedestal. This impressive monument found a (h) ______ home on liberty island in New York harbour. At 151 feet and 1 inch high, it (i) ______ one of the largest statues in the world. The monumental lady with the torch quickly became a (j) _______ of American democracy. Dhaka Board- 2010 employ impact plan rural reduce importance lend international growth emphasize poor raise Micro-credit institutions have a great (a) ________ in Bangladesh. Grameen Bank is one oth them which has (b) _______ recognition. It (c) ________ money to the poor especially the (d) ________ women. It (e) ___________ the need to develop skills and (f) _________ consciousness among them. It creates (g) _________ opportunity for rural women. This institution has a positive (h) _________ on their economic-variables and family (i) __________. It also helps to (j) _____________ their poverty. Comilla Board- 2010 happen furious die spoil live execution knowing wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.” Rajshahi Board- 2010 resources potential create for achievement likely fail have returns from among success Investment in education (a) ___________ girls increases the economic and social (b) __________ of development investment in all other sectors. Educating girls contributes (c) __________ wealth through its impact on economic development. Educated women have a higher income (d) _______than those who have (e) ________ no schooling. Educated mothers are more (f) _______to send both their boys and girls to school. It is important to realise that (g) _______ in girls education generally results (h) _______ an integrated approach to community development. Thus (i) ______ to educate girls results in a tremendous waste of potential human (j) __________. Jessore Board- 2010 traditional only no strategy development run conquer not widespread in privilege alone In ancient times, education was (a) ________ for the general people but a (b) ________ for the chosen few who took on (c) __________ roles in the (d) _________ of the state and in religion. (e) _________ Greece, education became more (f) _________ in about the 5th century BC. The greeks, however, sent (g) _______ their male children to school. When rome was (h) _______ by the Greeks, the Romans under Greek influence (i) ______ a strong (j) _______ of literacy. Sylhet Board- 2010 enables educated choice importance healthy know develop protect need education food ability Education is one of the basic (a) _________ of a human being. It is (b) _________ for the (c) __________ of mind. Many illiterate people do not have any (d) __________ of health. If they were (e) __________ they could live a (f) _________ and planned life. (g) ____________ teaches us how to live well. It (h) __________ us to make the right (i) ___________ in life. It enhances our (j) ___________ to face our every day problems. Barisal Board- 2010 happen furious die spoil live execution knowing wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.” Chittagong Board- 2010 solve ensure in vain address work must alays paramount originate uplifiment balance harass call never (a) _____________ illiteracy problem is the (b) __________ task of the hour. We must educate all of our people (c) __________ our balanced development; otherwise all of our development plans must go (d) _________. If we can educate our people, half of our problems will be automatically (e) _______. That’s why, education is (f) ______ the nerve of development. All strength and power to (g) _______ the development of the country (h) ______ from education. So, we (i) ______ give topmost priority on education sector if we really want the (j) ______ of our dear motherland. Dinajpur Board- 2010 add breathe need plant prevent preserve produce protect provide take give wash Trees are very useful to human beings. They (a) ________ the rich top soil from being (b) _________away by rain, water and floods. You can see trees being (c) ______ along mountain slopes, on roadsides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) _______ life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) ______ shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f) ________ in carbon dioxide and (g) _______ oxygen. As you know, by now man (h) _______oxygen to (i) ______ and live. Trees are ouur best friends. We should (j) _________ them and plant more trees around us. Dhaka Board- 2009 resources potential create for among likely fail have returns achievement success from Investment in education (a) _________ girls increases the economic and social (b) _________ of development investment in all other sectors. Educating girls contributes (c) _________wealth through its impact on economic development. Educated women have a higher income (d) _________ than those who have (e) ______ no schooling. educated mothers are more (f) ______ to send both their boys and girls to school. It is important to realise that (g) ______ in girl’s education generally results (h) ______ an integrated approach to community development. Thus (i) _________ to educate girls results in a tremendous waste of potential human (j) ___________. Comilla Board- 2009 growth wife income cost day to day okay intend astonish share expensive ability pretty rented Hellow, my name is Charles karoro and I am a banker. My salary is (a) ___________ but the (b) __________ expenses in Nairobi are (c) ______ high. Both housing and food are (d) _________ in the capital. I have (e) ________ an apartment but it is really too small for my family. Of course it doesn’t have a garden. So my (f) ______ Maria, who loves gardening, can’t (g) _________ anything. She can’t go out to work either because there’s no one else in the house to look after the children. So the whole family depends on my (h) _______ alone. I have great hopes for my children and would like to send them to a good school. But good schools are very (i) ________. I am not sure how much I will be able to help them. Moreover, I am often in a fix about whether I should (j) ________ my income with my brother in the village. Rajshahi Board- 2010 happen furious die spoil live execution knowing wit pleasant declare wretch unpleasant expire cause Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) _______ his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b) _______ to stop at his capital on his way to benaras. The king called on him to know about his future and the astrologer told him something (c) _________. At this the king got (d) ________ and condemned him to (e) _________saying, “Men like you should not live to (f) _______ the peace of the world”. But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g) ________. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready (h) ______ the astrologer said, “ The stars (i) _______ that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye.” Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this (j) _________ away, let him not come here again.” Jessore Board- 2009 survive surroundings look escape method leaf protect from different move colour fly Animals must be able to (a) __________ themselves from enemies in order to (b) _______. Different animals have (c) _______ ways. Some animals have protective colouring that is their (d) _______changes to match their (e) ______. The common tree toad changes (f) _______ gray to green when it (g) ______ from the trunk of a tree to a green (h) ______. Similarly the dead-leaf butterfly (i) _______ being seen by its enemies because it (j) _______ like a dry leaf. Barisal Board- 2009 with improve not mean maintain upon stop take easily than keep depend raise avoid Overeating (a) ______ taking too much food (b) ______ one needs. We eat (c) ______ to overload out stomach but to (d) ______ a sound health. A sound health (e) _____ on eating habit to some extent. Overeating tells (f) _______ our health. By (g) _______ awareness of the people the habit of overeating can be (h) _______. With a view to (j) ________ our body fit, we should (j) ______ taking too much food. Sylhet Board - 2009 joyful eager remain want gift flood invite amity elder favourite festive delightful shy Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a) _______ on a day of festival. If it is there birthday, their joys become over (b) ________. They become very (c) _____ to have wishes from their beloved persons. Whole day they (d) _______ to spend times in joys. Usuallly a child on her birthday gets up early and tries to (e) _______ close to her presents. It becomes a (f) ________ day, if she is presented anything very (g) _______ to her. Children also want to have their friends (h) ________ to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) ______. We should try to keep the children always in a (j) ________ mind. Chittagong Board- 2009 carry provide get essential adopt define needs yardstick shelter enhance protect aware perform Education is one of the basic (a) _______ of a human being and is (b) ______ for every kind of development. It (c) ________ us to make right choices in life. It (d) ______ our ability to raise crops, store food, (e) _____ the environment and (f) _______ out our social responsibilities. It (g) ________ us with an enlightened (h) _______ about things, But education has to be (i) ______. It is not merely (j) ______ degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane. Dinajpur Board- 2009 attitude amply predetermined ordered ordained sorrows out look belief undergo hold fate poor There are many people in our country who have a conservative (a) _____. Quite early in life they learn to (b) ______ that everything in this world was (c) _____. They think all that happens to there was (d) ______ by god. From this belief the poor generally accept their (e) ______. They also (g) _______ a firm belief that those who (h) ______ sufferings in this world will be (i) _______ rewarded in the next world. They also have the same sort of (j) _________ towards illness and disease. Dhaka Board- 2009 friendly beautiful show pace getting on library charming easy probably impression simply residence difference It seems hard to believe that I’ve been in Savar for a whole month now! I promised to write and tell you how I was (a) _____. So here goes. When I first got here I just couldn’t get used to the (b) ______ of life. Now, though, I am learning to take things (c) _______ I am beginning to feel at home. You can’t imagine how (d) _______ the university campus is. Its very large very green and (e) _________ the best campus in the country. It’s _______ (f) _________ wonderful. My first (g) _______ of the students and teachers here is that they are really (h) ______ and helpful. And the (i) ______ is wonderful. As you know, I am staying in a hall of (j) ______ but life here is so different particularly if you are used to home comfort. Comilla Board- 2009 device trained about perform essential great abacus fairly large special recent sense refers called The computer is a fairly (a) ________ invention. It has now become an (b) ______ part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) _______ revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) ______ that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e) ________ a computer (g) ________ to special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h) _______ masses of information at a (i) ______________ speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j) ________ mathematicians would need years to complete. ​ Gap Filling With Clues Worksheet-5.1 1. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box recent trained fairly essential abacus computer device process about modern perform machine sense specially The computer is a (a) - recent invention. It has now become an important part of (b) - life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) - revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) - that helps people (e) - mathematical calculation may be called a computer. In this sense the (f) - is a simple computer. Today, however, the term (g)- refers to special kind of electronic (h) - that can perform mathematical calculations and (i) - large masses of information at a great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j)-mathematicians would need years to complete. 2. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Growth Wife Income cost Ability rented Day to day Okey Intend Astonish Expensive Share pretty Hello, my name is Charles Kararo and I am a banker. My salary is (a)--- but the (b)—expenses in Nairobi are (c)—high. Both housing and food are (d)---- in the capital. I have an apartment but it is really too small for my family. Of course it doesn’t have a garden. So my (f)—Maria, who loves gardening, can't go out to work either because there's no one else in the house to look after the children. So the whole family depends on my (h)- alone. I have great hopes for my children and would like to send them to a good school. But good schools are very (i)--- I am not sure how much I will be able to help them. Moreover. I am often in a fix about whether I should (j)-- my income with my brothers in the village. 3. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)----away, let him not come here again." 4. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box recent trained fairly essential abacus computer device process about modern perform machine sense specialy process The computer is a (a) - recent invention. It has now become an important part of (b) - life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) - revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d) - that helps people (e) - mathematical calculation may be called a computer. In this sense the (f) - is a simple computer. Today, however, the term (g)- refers to special kind of electronic (h) - that can perform mathematical calculations and (i) - large masses of information at a great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j)-mathematicians would need years to complete. 5. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Warming Cut Rise Anticipation Habitats Particularly Provide Increase Exticntion Recklessly Severe Imperative Catastrophe alarming The destruction of forests and other (a)---.is causing the (b)—of varous plants and animals. In the last 25 years alone the world has lost one third of its natural wealth. Forests are being (c)—down. Moreover, they are being burnt (d)—resulting in an (e)--- in carbon dioxide and ultimately the water level is (f)—as a consequence of global (g)--. It is (h)—that the new century will face an overwhelming environments (i)--. It is therefore (j)—check the reckless pollution of the environment. 6. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Carr Provide Get Essential Atribute Hence Define Needs Enables Yardstick Adipt Shelter Enhance Protect Aware perform Education is one of the basic (a) -of ubuman 6,6ttg and is (b) - for every kind of development. It (c) -us to make right choices in life. It (d) - our ability to raise crops, store food, (e) -- the environment and (f) - out our social responsibilities. It (g) - us with an enlightened (h) -- about things. But education has to be (i) It is not merely 0) - degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane. 7. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box safe cover know develop precaution time recur safe belief possible loss direct compulsory be reduce belief Bangladesh (a) -- in the active earthquake zone. It is (b) - to all Bangladeshis. Experts are alarmed by the (c) - of quakes during recent years. But they give no (d) - answer to the question of (e) - about the buildings of Dhaka city. As there is every (t)=-of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts call for taking adequate (g) - measures to (h) - losses. RAJUK (i) - that an earthquake resistant building code should be (j)-. 8. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box establlishe transmitted simultancously storee base time made personal clecronic communication easily im prove sent actually E -mail means (a) --mail. It is an electronic (b) - of communication. E-mail (c) - is user to user but telex communication is terminal to terminal. Telephone connection often takes a lot of time to be (d) -- because both the caller and the called must be present (e)- `Bwt e-mail is a computer (f) -- system and thernessages that are (g)- via the computer become (h) -- in the mail box of an individuals (i) - computer without the need of his being (j)--- present. Thus, e-mail saves both time and money. 9. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box With Improve Not Mean Maintain Upon Stop Take Easily Than Keep Depend Raise avoid Overeating (a) - taking too much food (b) - one needs. We eat (c) to overload our stomach but to (d) - a sound itmith- A sound health (e) - on eating habit, to some extent. Overeating tells (f) - our health. By (g) - awareness of the people the habit of overeating can be (h) -. With a view to (i) - our body fit, we should taking too much food. 10. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Carr Provide Get Essential Atribute Hence Define Needs Enables Yardstick Adipt Shelter Enhance Protect Aware perform Education is one of the basic (a) ---(b)--- for every kindof development. It (c)—right choices in life. It (d)---our ability to raise crops, store food, (e)—the environment and (f)—out “our social responsibilities. It (g)—us with an enlightened (h)—about things. But education has to be (i)--. It is not merely (j)—degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane 11. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)- -them and plant more trees around us. 12. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)----away, let him not come here again." 13. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Eager Joyous Become Remain Festive Favourite Food Want Flood Invite Gift elders Children are very fond o 'festivals. They become very (a) - on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys be over (b) -. They become very (c) - to have wishes form their beloved persons. The whole day they (d) - to times in joy. Usually a child on its birthday, gets up early and tries to (e) - close to their parents. It (f) - a nice da is presented anything very (g) - to it. Children also want to have their friends (h) - to their house on a festival . expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i) -.- We should try to keep the children always in a (j)---mind. 14. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Drink Eat Available Nutrition Satisfy Happen Lack Need Heart Balanced Knowledge Preserve Mind for While (a)—food we should bear in (b)—that we don’t eat just to (c)—hunger or to fill the belly. We eat to (d)—our health. For good health a man (e)—good food. Sometimes it so (f)—that people who live even in the midst of plenty do not eat the food they need for good health because they have no (g)—of science and health and (h)--. They do not know how to select a (i)—diet from the many foods that are (j)—to them. 15. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box flood rise climate warmer alarm unnecessarily prediction change evidence destroy catastrophically gradual severely increase The world is getting (a) - because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) - as a result Qf pollution. In the recent years there have been (c) - reports that the world's (d) - is undergoing a significant (e) -. All these reports provide strong (f) - that world temperatures are (g) - day by day. Climatologists (h) - that mid way through the next century temperatures may have (i) - as much as 4°C. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) -coastal areas and farm lands. 16. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Find Prevail Both Available Neat Caterers Appeal Take Submit Looking Be Collection Look book A library serves as the source of knowledge (a)—for the students and the teachers. It is a large (b)—of book. Among these, there are books on courses that are taught in different classes. There (c)—books on extracurricular subjects also. In the library, newspapers and priodicals are also (d)--. The library (e)—to the tastes of different people. Books are arranged in shelves (f) -. There are library assistants who are also helpful for the readers. One head librarian (g) - after the library. So the readers do not have any problem in (h) - out the right book. There is also a reading room where silence (i) -. One can also take books from the library for reading at home by (j) - library cards to the librarian 17. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box joyful eager remain want gift food invite amity elder favourite festive delightful shy Children are very fond of festivals. They become very (a)---on a day of festival. If it is their birthday, their joys become over (b)---- They become very (c)----to have wishes from their beloved persons. Whole day they (d)----to spend times in joys. Usually a child on her birthday gets up early and tries to (e)---close to her presents. It becomes a (fl day, if she is presented anything very (g) to her. Children also want to have their friends (h)----to their house on a festival. They expect to have a party. Their joys give pleasure to their (i)----We should try to keep the children always in a (j) mind. 18. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Go Have Find Lose Die Are Way consider Prefer Enjoy Be Dead Preference Take Bound get We find changes in amusement and entertainment that (a)—taken place over time. Common forms of entertainment like snake charming, puppet shows, jarigan (b)—popular in the past past are gradually (c)—their appeal. They are (d)—out. We don’t (e)—the existence of many of these. Now people like to (f)—T.V. they (g)—concert, disco, pop etc. All the changes that have (h)—place today are not (i)—good. Sometimes people are (j)—to receive some bad aspects of Western culture. 19. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Educate Recreation Religion Original Question Broadcast Sent Aim Facilities Concern Look Consider Though taken Tcievlsion, a source of much knowledge, pleasure, and information and a widely used media of mass communication, is now being (a) - at from a different point of view. Is the TV really doing good, especially to the youngsters of our w+ generation? It is an important (b) - both to ask and to answer indeed. Looked from an (c) - point of view, the TV is to be (d) - one of the most effective means of educating both the students and the public as a whole. Again, it has almost become the most effective and popular means of people's (e) -. Films, dramas, songs, dances, comedy scrim-all these are very attractive packages of programmes. As a means of communications TV is, (f) - not the most atqpcr*artt. yet the most effective and useful means of communication. Up to this point, we must say that the TV is doing good to our youngsters by educating them and by giving them recreational (g) -. But as far as the satellite TV is (h)--- we cannot say this for certainly. The commercial package programmes (i) - by satellite TVs are detrimental to our young generation, pernicious to our societies, threatening to our values and traditions and (j)—beliefs. 20. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box mentally educated genius help development useful assist sympathetic wise improve provides self-reliant called equip Proper education (a) - a learner with opportunities to (b) - all his latent talents. Its aim is to (c) - him physically and (d) - so that he can be (e) - to himself and to the society. An educated man is (f) -- but he also (g) - -others in attaining self-reliance. He is supposed to be wellmannered, kind and (h)- -. So a man who has acquired knowledge and skill only for his material development cannot be (i) - a truly (j)---man. 21. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Husband Consider Dominated Happy Protect Education Issue Beat Law Healthy Save subsevient Women un our society have always been considered (a)—to men. The majority of houses are being (b)—usually by (c)--and women most often have no say in opinion. Their opinion is (d)--unnecessary even in such important (e) -- as the number of children they would like to have. In many households they arc (f) -by the husbands. To (g) -- their rights the Govt has introduced law. But (h) --sometimes can't (i)---them. So, what is more needed for them is the proper (j)-- - . 22. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)- -them and plant more trees around us. 23. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box With Improve Not Mean Maintain Upon Stop Take Easily Than Keep Depend Raise avoid Overeating (a) - taking too much food (b) - one needs. We eat (c) to overload our stomach but to (d) - a sound itmith- A sound health (e) - on eating habit, to some extent. Overeating tells (f) - our health. By (g) - awareness of the people the habit of overeating can be (h) -. With a view to (i) - our body fit, we should taking too much food. 24. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Happen Furious Die Spoil Live Excution Unpleasant Knowing Wit Pleasant Declare Wretch Cause expire Once upon a time, there was a king who was very fond of (a) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (b)----to stop at his capital on his way to Benaras. The king called on him to know about the future and the astrologer told him something (c) . At this the king got (d)---- and condemned him to (e)----saying, "Men like you should not live to (f)---- the peace of the world". But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for (g)--- "How long will you live?" asked the king. With ready (h)---the astrologer said. "The stars (i)---- that I shall die only a week before your majesty. So, good bye." Hearing this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, "Drive this (j)--- -away, let him not come here again." ​ 25. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Attitude Amply Predetermined Ordered Ordained Sorrows Out look Belief Undergo Hold Fate poor There are many people in our country who have a conservative (a0--. Quite early inlife they learn to (b)—that everything in this world was (c)--. They think all that happens to them was (d)—by God. From this belief the poor generaly accept their (e)--. They also accept all their (f)—and sufferings without trying much to overcome them. They also(g)—a firm belief that those who (h)— sufferings in this world will be (i)—rewarded in the world. have the same sort of (j)—tpwards illness and diseases. ​ 26. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Add Breathe need Plant Prevent Preserve Grow Produce Protect Provide Take Give Wash gather Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines, paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)- -them and plant more trees around us. 27. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Aware Using Communication Spanteneously Able Develop Acquisitive Mother Naturally Usual Competence language Trees are very useful to humans. They (a)--- the rich top of soil from being –(b) away by rain water and floods. You can see trees being (c) -- along mountain slopes on road sides, in parks and gardens. Trees give us shade. They (d) - life to place with their colourful flowers, beautiful leaves, fruits and thick trunks. They (e) - shelters for birds and animals. They give us timber, medicines,paper, gum and many other useful things. They (f)- - in carbon dioxide and (g)---oxygen.. As you know, by now man (h) - oxygen to (i) -and live, Trees are our best friends. We should (j)--them and plant more trees around us. 28. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Bought Reading Wanted Failry How Experience Effective Start Important Laughed Experiment several Two friends, Raghib and Adeeb, (a)—to learn how to ride a bicycle. Adeeb (b)—a book called “How to Ride a bicycle” and started (c)—it. On the other hand, Raghib took out his bicycle on the street and (d)--- trying to ride it. He fell off several times and Adeeb (e)—at him. However, by the time Adeeb finished the first chapter of his book, Raghib was riding his bicycle (f)—well. Adeeb knew (g)—the bicycle worked but did not know how to use it from first hand (h)--. Learning a language is like riding a bicycle. The most (i)—thing about any language is communication. You learn to communicate (j)—by using a language, by doing things with it and by experiencing it. 29. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Conduct Become Spare Pursuit Travel Major Leisure Work Spend Physically Make love For the Germens, leaisure has become a major (a)--. Formerly, Germans used to (b)—ten hours a day and six days a week and had very little time for (c)--. But in modern times working hours in Germany have (d)—shorter stretching over five days only. People have therefore more time to (e)— now than in the past. They are so interested in (f)—their free time effectively that there is even a German Leisure Association that (g)—research on leisure activities. The Germans love to (h)—and almost half of all adults in Germany have (i)—a trip outside the country just for pleasure and relaxation. There are also many sports centres where young people go for (j)—excersise. 30. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Originated Grow Bcomes Careful Appearance Miniature Fond Containers Normal High Contribute remain Bonsai is the art of (a)—trees and other plants in small (b)—in such a way that it (c)—the miniature of a real tree. A Bonsai tree may be 10 years old but have a (d)—of one foot only. The art of Bonsai (e)—perhaps more than 1000 years ago in China. Early Japanese aristocrats also showed a (f)—for Bonsai and (g)—greatly to its development. Bonsai is different from (h)—pot planting as it is considered an art form. A Bonsai tree is (i)— shaped to remain small but still has the (j)—of a large tree. 31. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Flow Take Largely Help Cut Bottom Spread Allow Container Cover Beauty tie Bonsai plant does not need (a)—pots but small containers and not much of soil. A Bonsai (b)—has holes in the bottom which are (c0—with small nets so that the soil does not (d)--- out with the water the plant is then (e)—out of its original pot and one-third of its root is (f0—our. It is then ties to the (g)—of the pot with the (h)—to wires. Soil is then (i)—over it to cover the container but about an inch of the root is (j)—to stay above the soil to enhance beauty. 32. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Argue Crowd Empty Kept Plan Seat Moved Make Quarrel Push Get rudely Farid got on the bus to go to college. The bus was (a)—as usual. The bus conductor pushed him aside and (b)---rude remarks for standing in the way. Farid (c)—quie, there was a seat beside him in which he (d)—to sit down as soon as it got (e)—but the moment it was vacant another passanger (f)—him rudely and grabbed the (g)--. Farid was extremely annoyed but smply (h)—way from the seat. “What’s the point of (i)—now?”- he thought. The seat is lost and there’s no point in (j)—about it now. 33. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Laugh Urgue Sit Try Think Go Dance Bring Scene Give Notice Sing Sohel was going on a picnic with his friends. Many of his friends started (a)—and singing in the bus he kept (b)—in his seat smiling and enjoining the (c)--. He just wouldn’t move even when they (d)—him to join them, “I can’t sing so well. You will (e)—if I sing” he said. “we can’t sing either, but it’s fun. Why don’t you just (f)—it a try? Besides, nobody will (g)—if you sing in a group.” They (h)—to convince him. But Sohel just couldn’t (i)— himself to sing. He was too worried about what people would (j)--. 34. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Shout Debating Think Scream Organize Interest Happy Join Find Write Want Fahima’s college wanted to introduce a (a)—club. So, they gave her the responsibility of (b)—the club and finding out people who were (c)—in debating. Fahima (d)—agreed. She went around to every class when the teacher was not there and (e)—“We are having a debating club. Who wants to (f)--? Give me your names now or (g)—over it then let me know in two days. You will (h)—me in the common room.” One of her friends said, “Why don’t you just (i)—it down as a notice and put it up on the notice board? You won’t have to scream like this then.” “Oh I don’t mind (j)--. 35. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Drive Feeling Possess Go Consider Pierce Normally Beats Draw Control In Panambanam in Indonesia, worshipers (a)—themselves to be (b)—by god in this state, they are able to (c)—needle through their cheeks and tongues without (d)—any pain. In the island of Bali, Indonedia, dancers meditate and make themselves (e)—into trance-like state. They can then (f) their bodies with daggers without (g)—out any blood. Fakirs who practise ‘Yoga’ learn to (h)—their beathing to such an extent that their heart (i)—at only two beats a minuet whereas a (j)--- human heart beats 70-80 times per minuete. 36. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Environmental Interrelated Refer Part Live Hang biosphere Related Ecology Elements Link Make us The environment (a)—to the air, water and land in which people, animals and plants (b0--. So human beings, animals, air, water and soil are the main (c)—of the environment. The natural forces such as storms, cyclones and earthquakes are also (d)-- of this environment. Climate is thus a condition of the (e)--. All things that make up the environment are (f)— The way in which people, animals and plants are (g)—to each other and to their surroundings is known as (h)--. The ecosystem is a complex web that (i)—animals, plants and every form in the biosphere. All these things (j0—together. 37. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Products Stand Use Wash Responsible Environment mix Mix Dump Throw Water, another vital elements of the (a)—is also polluted in different ways. Man (b)— water by throwing waste into it. Farmers (c)—chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their fields. When rain and floods (d)—away some of these chemicals, they get (e)—with water in rivers, canals and ponds. Mills and factories also (f)—their poisonous chemicals and waste (g0—into rivers and canals and thus pollute the water. Water vehicles also pollute rivers by (h)—oil, food waste and human waste into them. Insanitary latrines and unsafe drains (i)—on river and canals banks are also (j)—for further pollution. Thus, water is contaminated by various kinds of waste and filth. 38. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Wildlife Develop Wild Change Spoil Save Protect Maintain Lost Take balance We know that all species are important for (a)—ecological balance. If one is (b)—the whole natural environemnt (c)-. In order to protect the environment from being (d)--. We should therefore (e)—our wildlife. The good news is that many countries are now (f)— action to protect their endangered (g)--. George Haycock, author of several books on wildlife, writes: “Mankind must (h)—a concern for (i)- creatures and a determination that these wild species will not perish.” We should save the earth’s wild creatures to (j)—ourselves. To be kind to animals is to be kind to mankind. 39. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Recurrence Straight Adequate Lies Safe Event Unknown Follow Called Resident Give alarmed How (a)—wil the buildings in the city of Dhaka be in the (b)—of an earthquake? Experts give no (c)—to this question, but call for taking (d)—precautions to minimize loses. That Bangladesh (e)—in the active earthquake zones is not (f)—to Bangladeshis. Alarmed by the (g0—of quakes during recent years, experts have (h)—for the development of an earthquake (i)—building code that all building should (j)--- as mandatory. 40. Fill in the gaps with suitable words from the box Keep Next House Close Closed Study Get Come Kept Sit Concentrate Compel Riaz is fed up with his (a)--- door neighbours. His bed is very (b)—to theirs. Every time, he (c)—down to study in the evening, there (d)—the “Blaring sound of the television from the (e)—next door. It seems that the TV is (f)—on the whole evening. It becomes very difficult for him to (g)—on his studies. In winter, he can bear it by (h)—his window closed but in summer it (i) too hot and stuffy if the window is kept (j) .

NARRATION/DIRECT-INDIRECT SPEECH Rules Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) ​ DIRECT AND INDIRECT NARRATION 1. Rahim says, "Anil will come". Rahim says that Anil will come. In the first sentence, Ram's speech is quoted in the actual words used by him, but in the second sentence Ram's speech is reported in the form of a narrative. When a speech is quoted in the actual words used by the speaker, it is called the Direct speech or narration. But when the speech is reported in the form of a narrative, giving the substance or meaning of the words used by speaker, without quoting his actual words, it is called the Indirect speech or narration. The speech which is quoted in actual words ("Anil will come") is called the Reported speech and the verb (says ) that introduces the speech is called the Reporting verb. Study the following sentences : Reporting verb Reported speech He said, I am ill. " - Direct speech He said that he was ill.-Indirect speech Rahim says, "I want the book."- Direct speech Rahim, says that he wants the book.-Indirect speech General Rules 2. Assertive Sentences : (a) The conjunction that is generally used before the reported speech of the form of a statement. (b) If the reporting verb is in the present or future tense, the tense of the verb in the reported speech is not changed at all. Direct Ram says, "I shall go." Indirect Ram says that he will go. Direct He has said, "I went." Indirect lie has said that he went. (c) If the reporting verb is in the past tense, change the verb in the reported speech into the corresponding past form: Direct He said, "I am ill." Indirect He said that he was ill. Direct He said to me, "I shall go, but you will stay. Indirect He told me that he would go, but I should stay. NOW: (i) The following points on punctuation marks should be carefully noted: The actual words quoted in the direct speech are put within inverted commas(") No inverted commas should be used in the indirect speech. The reported speech in the direct narration begins with a capital letter and it is preceded by a comma. In the indirect speech, no comma should be used after the reporting verb. To express simple futurity, we use shall in the first person and will in the second and third persons. So in the last two examples, I shall in the Direct becomes he would in the Indirect. For the same reason, in the last example, you will in the Direct becomes I should in the Indirect. Some are of opinion that when the reporting verb is in the past tense, "All the past tenses of the direct form either remain in the past tense or are changed into the past perfect tense. The past perfect tense is used chiefly when we wish to lay stress on the completion of the action." The first alternative certainly violates the rules of the sequence of tenses: Still, it cannot often be helped. For example, take the following passage: He said to me, "I went home in January, There I met my sister after a long time. She was a widow and was very eager to see me. My mother, too, wished me to see her." Now, if we are to change the past tenses of the Direct form into the past perfect in. the Indirect, the rendering would stand thus: He told me that he had gone home in January. There he had met his sister after a long time. She had been a widow and had been very eager to see him. I Its mother, too, had wished him to see her. Now, so many past perfect tenses in a single passage is certainly bad English. If instead we retain the simple past indefinite of the original in the Indirect form from the second sentence, the rendering will be good English. Hence, the rule stated above. In the case of a short sentence, however, the past may be, and should ordinarily be, changed into the past perfect because that does not create any difficulty. If the Direct speech states a universal truth or a habitual fact, the tense of the verb in the reported speech is not changed. Direct He said, "Honesty is the best policy." Indirect He said that honesty is the best policy. Direct He said, "God is good." Indirect He said that God is good. Direct He said, "I take bath in the Ganges every morning.” Indirect He said that he takes bath in the Ganges every morning. The Indirect speech should correspond in the persons of pronouns and verbs to the persons of the individuals in the Direct speech. Direct I said to him, " You are wrong." Indirect I told him that he was wrong. Direct He said to me, "I shall go, but you will stay." Indirect He told me that he would go, but I should stay. NOTE: (i) Boys often make a confusion in changing the persons of the reported speech. It may help them to remember that the first person (I, we, us, etc.) of the Direct speech is changed into the person of the speaker, and the second person ( you, your, etc.) of' the Direct speech is changed into the person of the man to whom the speech is addressed. Note the examples given above. "Said to him," "said to me," etc. before "that" are not good English; write "told him," "told me," etc. Note: When there is uncertainty as to the particular person to whom the pronoun in the Indirect speech refers, the name of the person should be placed in brackets. Direct He said to Ram, " You are wrong." Indirect He told Ram that he (Ram Ram ) was wrong. Direct Hari said to Jatin, " You will pass." Indirect Hari told Jatin that he (Jatin) would pass. (iii) Sometimes the introductory portion is left out and the speech only is given. To turn such speeches into the Indirect form, the sentence should begin as He told Ram, or I told her, or something like this. Thus, Direct I cannot do it. Indirect He told me (or, I told him, or you told me) that he (or, I or you) could not do it. 3. Interrogative Sentences: In converting such sentences, (a) change the reporting verb into ask or enquire ; (b) then add whether or if, if the question admits of one of the two answer: yes or no-, but do not add whether or if, if the question V introduced by an interrogative pronoun, or adjective, o; adverb (viz. who, which, what, why, when, where, how, etc.) (c) and change the interrogative form into a statement. The conjunction "that" is never used in such cases. (a Direct He said to me, "Are you ill?" Indirect He asked (or enquired of) me if (or whether) I was ill. Direct My father said to him, "Is not poverty a curse?” Indirect My father asked (or enquired of ) him whether or if poverty is not a curse. Direct You said to Ram, "Will you help me?” Indirect You asked Ram if he would help you. Direct You said to me, "Do you hear me?" Indirect You asked me if I heard you. (b) Direct He said to me, "What are you doing?" Indirect He asked me what I was doing. Direct He said to me, " When will you go home” Indirect He enquired of me when I would go home. Direct You said to me, " Why have you failed ?" Indirect You asked me why I had failed. NOTE: (i) No question mark (?) is used in indirect speech. (ii)) If the introducing verb itself is interrogative, the reported speech is followed by a question mark : Did she tell you why she went there? 4. Imperative sentences: In converting such sentences, change the verb into the Infinitive form, and the reporting verb into some such words as 'tell', 'request', 'command', 'beg', ,entreat', as the sense of the speech may require. Direct He said to me, "Do not go there." Indirect He told or advised or ordered me not to go there, Direct I said to him, "Please explain the passage." Indirect I requested him to explain the passage. Direct The general said to the soldiers, "March on." Indirect The general ordered the soldiers to march on. Direct I said to him, "Excuse me, sir." Indirect I begged him to excuse me. NOTE: (a Tell may often be used to express 'request, 'order', 'command', etc. It is, therefore, often safer for students to use tell in the Indirect form when they may be in doubt about the proper word to introduce the reported speech. (b) Vocatives may be omitted, as in the last example, or may be dealt with as below: Direct He said, "Ram, go there." Indirect He told Ram to go there. Direct He said, "Friends, lend me your cars." Indirect Addressing them as friends, he requested them to lend him their ears. Direct He shouted, "Stop you, villain." Indirect He shouted to the villain to stop. Or, He ordered the villain to stop. Or, Calling the man a villain, he ordered him to stop. (c)) in the Indirect form, such expressions as please, sir in the Direct are left out, or they are rendered by such expressions as kindly, politely, etc. Even when the introductory verb is in the past tense, would, should, might, could and must do not normally change. Direct She said, "I would help him if I could. Indirect She said that she would help him if she could. Direct He said to me, "You must leave the place." Induct He told me that I must leave the place." Direct The man said, "Could I speak to Mr. Ray?" Indirect The man asked if he could speak to Mr. Ray. Direct He said to the children, "You mustn't play with fire." Indirect He told the children that they mustn't play with fire. 5. (a) When Let in the Direct speech expresses a proposal or suggestion, we may use should for let, and change the reporting verb into propose or suggest. Direct He said to me, ".Let us go home." Indirect He proposed or suggested to me that we should go home. Direct I said to him, "Let us have some music." Indirect I proposed or suggested to him that we should have some music. (b) But when Let does not express a proposal, it should be changed into might or might be allowed, or into some other form according to the sense. Direct He said, "Let him do whatever he likes." Indirect He said that he (a third person) might (or might be allowed to ) do whatever he liked. Direct He said," Let me come in." Indirect He requested that he might be allowed to come in. Optative Sentences : In Optative sentences, the reporting verb is changed into wish or pray, and the optative form is changed into a statement. Direct He said to me, "May you be happy." Indirect He wished or prayed that I might be happy. Direct He said to you, "May God bless you." Indirect He prayed that God might bless you. Exclamatory Sentences : If the direct form is an exclamation, the reporting verb is changed to some such verb as 'exclaim'. 'cry out, 'pray, `wish', and the exclamation is turned into a statement. But new words and phrases have often to be introduced to express the full meaning. Direct He said, "Alas! I am undone." Indirect He cried out in sorrow that he was undone. Direct "Bravo! well done!" they cried. Indirect They applauded him, for (or saying that) he had done well, Direct He said, "By Jove! What a good news!" Indirect He swore by Jove that it was a very good news. N.B. It should be carefully noted that what, how, and who are sometimes used in exclamation to denote excess or absence, instead of introducing an interrogation. In such cases they should be replaced by great, greatly, very, very much or none in the indirect :‑ Direct He said to me, "How happy you are!" Indirect He told me that I was very happy. Direct He said, " What was my joy to see the thing!" Indirect He said that his joy to see the thing was very great. Direct I said, "Who knew that this should happen!" Indirect I said that none knew that that would happen. NOTE: In indirect speech, the sentence ends with a fullstop(.) and not an exclamation mark(!). 8. Words indicating time and place: (a ) Adjectives, Adverbs and Verbs in the Direct speech, expressing nearness, are often changed into similar words expressing remoteness: Now becomes then Hither becomes thither Here there Thus (in) that way, so This that Today that day, the same day Ago before Tomorrow the next day, the These those following day Hence thence Yesterday the previous day, the day before Come go Last night the previous (night ) Last week/month the week before/the previous week, etc. Next week/month the week after/the following week, etc. Direct He said, "I know this boy." Indirect He said that he knew that boy. Direct “I said to him, "You will get it today or tomorrow", Indirect I told him that he would get it that day or the next day. Direct He said to me, "Come here." Indirect He told me to go there. (b) But if now, here, this, etc. refer to things present before the speaker at the time he is reporting, no change is necessary. Direct She said, "I knew this boy." Indirect She said that she knew this boy. Direct I said, "We can never be happy here." Indirect I said that we can never be happy here (=in this world). NOTE: Students often change "it" into "that" in the indirect. But that is wrong; "it" remains unchanged. 9. Questions and Answer: "Yes" and "No"—In changing answers into the Indirect form, sentences are to be given completely by supplying the words understood, Direct "What is your name?" "Ramesh." Indirect I asked him what his name was. He replied that his name was Ramesh. Direct I said to him, "How long will you stay?" Ile replied, "For five days." Indirect I asked him how long he would stay. lie replied that he would stay for five days. Direct “Yes, Sir, I shall go.” Indirect He promised that he would go. The combination of different kinds of reported sentences requires careful treatment. Let us take the passage: (a) He said to me, "Who are you? What do you want'! Go, away." The reported sentences, taken separately, are changed thus: (i) He asked me who I was. (ii) He asked me what I wanted. (iii) He told me to go away. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Rules Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Narration Worksheet 1.1 Assertive sentence Change the following direct speech into indirect Shila said to Nila, “He took part in the function yesterday.” She said to her mother, “I dreamt a bed dream last night.” He said to me, “I caught a big fish yesterday.” Karim said to Rahim, “I drew a nice picture.” Shakil said, “I came home, took bath and ate my meal.” I said to him, “I met Raihan on my way to school.” He said, “The train reached at nine.” Anwar said to me, “The parrot died last night.” They said, “We did our duty.” Sammi whispered to me, “I am just behind you.” Pria said to Dina, “I’ll follow you.” Sumon said, “I have a new bicycle now.” Arif said, “This is the way to solve it.” Aminul said, “I have lost my keys.” Julia said, “I get up early in the morning everyday.” They said to us, “We shall do it any cost.” Sonia said, “They make me to do so.” Ripon said to Sagor, “You let me to come.” Sipon said to me, “I dare say you so.” He said to his father, “I am preparing my lesson.” They said, God will save us.” She said to me, “I was ill” He said, “I was absent yesterday.” Imran said to me, “I was ill.” The student said, “We were reading books.” He said to me, “I was eating rice.” Zihad said to me, “I was awarded with first prize.” Alam said to Shuvo, “I was suffering from fever.” He said to me, “I was a student of Bogra zilla School.” Rasu said, “I did not do the work yesterday.” Rahim says, “I did not play as I was sick.” Hasan said, “I lived many years in Dhaka.” Rahim said, “I wrote a letter.” I said to him, “I bought a book for you.” He says, “Her father bought a big house.” He said to me, “I bought a gift for you.” The man said, “I finished the work.” He said, “I saw her yesterday.” Salma said to me, “I saw you long ago.” The students said, “Our team won the game.” They said to me, “We went to college yesterday.” He said to me, “I went to my village yesterday.” She said to me, “I went to market and bought some books.” He said to me, “I went there.” He said to me, “I meet him last night.” Narration Worksheet 1.1 Answer Assertive sentence Indirect Speech Shila told Nila that he had taken part in the function the previous day. She told her mother that she had dreamt a bad dream the previous day. He told me that he had caught a big fish the previous day. Karim told Rahim that he had drawn a nice picture. Shakil said that he came home took bath and ate his meal. I told him that I had met Raihan on my way to school. He said that the train had reached at nine. Anwar told me that the parrot had died the previous day. They said that they haddone their duty. Sammi whispered me that he was just behind me. Pria told Dina that she would follow her. Sumon said that he had a new bicycle then. Arif told that it was the way to solve it. Aminul said that he hadlost her keys. Julia said that she gets upearly in the morning everyday. They told us that they would do it at any cost. They said that they made her to do so. Ripon told Sagor that he lethim to come. Sipon told me that he daredto say me so. He told his father that he was preparing his lesson. They said that God would save them. She told me that she had been ill. He said that he had beenabsent the previous day. Imran told me that he had been ill. The students said that they had been reading books. He told me that he had been eating rice. Zihad told me that I had been awarded with first prize. Alam told Shuvo that hehad been suffering from fever. He told me that he had been a student of Bogra zilla School. Rasu said that he had nothe had not done the work the previous day. Rahim says that he did not play as I was sick. Hasan said that he had lived many years in Dhaka. Rahim said that he had written a letter. I told him that I had bought a book for him. He says that her father bought a big house. He told me that he had bought a gift for me. The man said that he had finished the work. He said that he had seen her the previous day. Salma told me that she had seen me long ago. The students said that their team had won the game. They told me that they had gone to college the previous day. He told me that he had gone to his village the previous day. She told me that she had gone to market and bought some books. He told me that he had gone there. He told me that he had met him the night before. Intermediate (4) (SSC) Narration Worksheet 1.2 Interrogative Sentence Direct Speech The man said to me, “Do you know where he lives?” The man said, “Do you know who I am?” Rahman said to Shamim, “Do you hear me?” He said to me, “Do you know my friend?” Arif sadi to me, “Do you want my help?” I said to them, “Do you have any problem?” “Do you want a single or double room?’ the receptionist said to the tourist. Mr Ahmed said to the students, “Do you know that gardening is a very hard work?” Mother said to me, “Do you hear me?” I said to the man, “Do you know anybody here?” He said to me, “Don’t you do your duty?” He said to me, “Do you know me?” I said to him, “Do you know me?” He said to me, “Do you know my friend?” I said to the man, “Do you know anybody here?” I said to Mahmud, “ Do you like to read poetry?” “Do you want to use that piece of land?”Mr Ahmed said to his students. A hawker said to me, “Do you want any newspaper?” He said to his friend, “Do you like to read novels?” The old man said to me, “Do you know the way to the hospital?” Rahim said to me, “Do you like it?” The teacher said to the students, “Don’t you understand what I discussed in the class?” I said to Mahmud, “ Do you like to read poetry?” We said to her, “Are you conscious?” The boy said to me, “Is not poverty a curse?” Raju said to me, “Are you my friend?” He said to me, “Are you reading my book?” He said to me, Are you eating banana?” Amin said to Hasan, “Aren’t you coming to my house today?” Mother said to me, “Are you going to school now?” He said to me, “Are you reading any book?” Father said to him, “Are you serious with your study?” My friend said to me, “Are we not going to the zoo tomorrow?” He said to me, “Are you well?” He said to me, “Are you ill?” He said to me, “Are you happy?” Bulbul said to Kazol, “Did you go there in time?” She said to me, “Did you write to me?” The Policeman said to me, “Did you see the accident?” My father said to me, “Did you go to school yesterday?” I said to him, “Did you come here yesterday?” Father said to me, “Did you do the work?” He said to me, “Did you write the paragraph?” I said to her, “Did you do the work?” Badhan said to Balam, “Did you go there in time?” He said to me, “Were you reading a book?” He said to me, “Were you ill?” I said to him, “Were you playing in the rain.” He said to you, “Were you ill?” You said to me, “Will you come to my house in the evening?” Mother said to me, “Will you go to school?” He said to us, “Will you listen to such a fool?” “Will you return the book?” He said to me. Premul said to his sister, “Will you go to school?” I said to her, “Will you not appear at the JSC examination?” Runa said to Sumi, “Will you meet me tomorrow?” I said to her, “Will you go to school tomorrow?” The man said to the man, “Will you tell me the process of opening a bank account? I said to her, “Will you not appear at the final examination?” Anwar said to his sister, “Will you go to school?” He said to me, “Will you return the book to me?” Mother said to Nasima, “Will you give me a drink?” I said to the headmaster, “Will you grant me a full free studentship?” Seuly said to her father, “Will you buy me a new dress?” Rakib said to me, “Will you lend me a book for today?” Runa said to Sumi, “Will you meet me tomorrow?” He said to me, “Will you go to school today?” “Shall we go and help her,” Anwar said to Mrs Salam. They said to us, “Will you help us?” He said to me, “Have you done your home work?” He said to me, “Have you done your duty?” The boy said to his friend, “Have you done the sum?” Rahman has said to Milton, “Have you seen this movie?” Raju said to me, “Have you taken my pen?” He said to me, “Haven’t you finished the work?” Najma said to him, “Have you taken my pen?” Ruma said to Lima, “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazer?” He said to me, “Have you eaten rice?” He said to me, “Haven’t you finished work?” The teacher said to the students, “Have you learnt your lesson?” Mother said to her daughter, “Have you taken the book?” Father said to me, “Have you finished your home work?” You said to me, “Have you heard the news of the accident?” We said to them, “Have you seen the man going?” “Have you ever been to Dhaka,Kashem” Anwar said. The teacher said to Ratan, “Have you done your English lesson today?” The teacher said, “Have you done home work?” Jamal said to Sumon, “Have you finished reading the book?” The old man said to the maid, “Can you give me some food?” The teacher said to the students, “Can anyone give the correct answer of this question?” Mr Ant said to his wife, “Can you help Mr Grasshopper? The boy said to me, “Can you show me the way?” WH Question The man said to the driver, “Why do you drive recklessly?” He said to them, “Why do you look so sad?” You said to me, “Why do you always keep bad company?” Father said to me, “Why don’t you read carefully?” The old man said to his sons, “Why do you quarrel always?” You said to me, “Why do you always keep evil company?” They said to us, “Why did you write those letters.? Mina said to Raju, “Why did you leave the place earlier?” The man said to him,”Why are you crying?” She said to him, “Why have you come here?” Mother said to her son, “Why are you late?” My sister said to me, “Why are you sitting alone in your room at this hour?” He said to the stranger, “Why have you come here?” The teacher said to the student, “Why were you absent from school yesterday?” I said to them, “Why are you here for so long?” Rima said to Ploy, “Why are you so nervous?” The oldman said to his sons, “Why are you so sad?” Father said to his son, “Why are you making so late?” You said to me, “Why have you come?” Karim said to me, “Why did you call me?” He said to me, “Why did you go there?” He said to her, “Why did you come here?” My mother said to me, “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” Father said to his son, “Why are you making late?” Father said to the son, “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” He said to me, Why have you struck him?” The teacher said to the student, “Why did you not come to school yesterday?” He said to me, “Why are you reading the book?” Mrs Salam said to Anwar, “Why have you been running?” Tareq said to Rafiq, “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” The teacher said to the boys, “Why are you making a noise?” He said to me, “Why did you come here?” He said to the woman, “ Where do you live in?” He will say, “Where are you coming from?” He said to me, “Where did you go yesterday?” I said to Muaz, “When will you come back?” He said to me, “When will the train leave?” Father said to me, “When did you do it?” The passenger said to the porter, “When will the train arrive?” Father said to me, “When did you do it?” He said to you, “ When will you start for Chittagong?” Mother said to me, “When will you return? He said to me, “When will you go home?” He said to me, “When will the next train come?” The passenger said to the porter, “When will the train arrive?” They said to us, “When will you return home?” He said to a co-passenger, “When will the next train come?” I said to her, “When will you go home?” He said to me, “How are you?” She said to her father, “How was mother last week?” Sima said to Mim, “How long have you worked here?” The lady said to the taxi driver, “How long will it take to get to the station?” He said to me, “How long are you waiting for me?” He said to me, “How have you done this?” He said to me, “How did you do it?” I said to Ria, “How were you?” Rakib said to Raju, “How are you today?” Father said to me, “How did you do the work?” The old man said to me, “How long have you been staying here?” They said to me, “How can we overcome the crisis?” She said to me, “Who are you and what do you want?” Mousumi said to the boy, “Who are you?” He said to the stranger, “Who are you and what do you want?” Sumi said to Badhan, “Who is your favourite teacher?” He said to her, “Who are you?” Father said to me, “Whom are you taking to?” My uncle said to me, “What will you do after your examination finishes?” He said to me, “What is your name?” The old man said to me, “What is your name?” He said to me, “What do you intend to play me.” Ali said to me, “What are you looking for here?” I said to her, “What shall I do for her?” Suruj Ali said to his master, “What’s the matter,Sir?” He said to me, “What colour do you like?” He said to me, “What are you doing now?” I said to the salesman, “What’s the price of of the shirt?” Mr Ahmed said to the students, “What do you know about gardening?” Anwar said to Mrs Amin, “What kinds of stories did Aesop tell?” The teacher said to me, “What is your roll number?” Rima said to me, “What are you doing?” They said to him, “What is your name?” He said to the girl, “What is your name?” The old man said to the girl, “What is your name?” I said to the salesman, “What’s the price of this shirt?” Ali said to me, “What are you looking for here?” He said to me, “What do you want?” He said to his father, “What are you doing?” Mother said to her daughter, “What will you do the next day?” I said to him, “What will you do after the examination?” He said to the boy, “What is your father’s name?” The man said to me, “What class do you read in and which book do you want?” Mr Ahmed said to the students, “What do you know about gardening?” I said to him, “What will you do after the examination?” A stranger said to him, “What is your name?” Karim said to his sister, “What are you doing there?” My father said to me, “What are you doing now?” I said to Rahim, “What will you do after your exam?” He said to me, “What do you want?” He said to me, “What is the time by your watch?” He said to me, “What’s your name?” ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Narration Worksheet 1.2 Answer Interrogative Sentence ​ ​ Indirect Speech The man asked me if I knew where he lived. The man asked if I knew who he was. Rahman asked Shamim if he(S) heard him.(R). He asked me if I knew his friend. Arif asked me if I wantedhis help. I asked them if they hadany problem. The receptionist asked the tourist if he wanted a single or double room. Mr Ahmed asked the students if they knew thatgardening was a very hard work. Mother asked me if I heard her. I asked the man if he knewanybody there. He asked me if I did not domy duty. He asked me if I knew him. I asked him if he knew me. He asked me if I knew his friend. I asked the man if he knewanybody there. I asked Mahmud if he (M) liked to read Poetry. Mr Ahmed asked the students if they wanted to use that piece of land. A hawker asked me if I wanted any newspaper. He asked his friend if he (F) liked to read novels. The old man asked me if I knew the way to the hospital. Rahim asked me if I likedit. The teacher asked the students if they didn’tunderstand what he discussed in class. I asked Mahmud if he (M) liked to read Poetry. We asked her if she wasconscious. The boy asked me ifpoverty was not a curse. Raju asked me if I was his friend. He asked me if I was reading his book. He asked me if I waseating banana. Amin asked Hasan if he was going to his housethat day. Mother asked me if I wasgoing to school then. He asked if I was reading any book. Father asked him if he wasserious with his studies. My friend asked me if we were not going to the zoothe next day. He asked me if I was well. He asked me if I was ill. He asked me if I was happy. Bulbul asked Kazol if he(K) had gone there in time. She asked me if I had written to her. The Policeman asked me if I had seen the accident. My father asked me if I had gone to school the previous day. I asked him if he had come there the previous day. Father asked me if I haddone the work. He asked me if I hadwritten the paragraph. I asked her if she had done the work. Badhan asked Balam if he had gone there in time. He asked me if I had beenreading a book. He asked me if I had beenill. I asked him if he wasplaying in the rain. He asked you if you had been ill. You asked me if I would go to your house in the evening. Mother asked me if I would go to school. He asked me if I would listen to such a fool. He asked me if I wouldreturn the book to him. Premul asked his sister if she would go to school. I asked her if she wouldappear at the JSC Examination. Runa asked Sumi if she (S) would meet her (R) the next day. I asked her if she would go to school the next day. The manager asked the man if he would tell him(m) the process of opening a bank account. I asked her if she wouldnot appear at the final examination. Anwar asked his sister if she would go to school. He asked me if I would return the book to him. Mother asked Nasim if she (N) would give her (M) a drink. I asked the headmaster if he would grant me a full free studentship. Sheuly asked her father if he would buy her a new dress. Raqib asked me if I would lend him a book for that day. Runa asked Sumi if she (Sumi) would meet him (Runa) the next day. He asked me if I would go to school that day. Anwar asked Mrs Salam if they would go and help her. They asked us if we would help them. He asked me if I have done my home work. He asked me if I had done my duty. The boy asked his friend if he had done the sum. Rahman has asked Milton if he (Milton) had seen that movie. Raju asked me if I had taken his (R) pen. He asked me if I had not finished the work. Najma asked him if he had taken her pen. Ruma asked Lima if she (L) had ever been to Cox’s Bazer He asked me if I had eaten rice. He asked me if I had finished the work or not. The teacher asked the students if they had learnt their lesson Mother asked her daughter if she had taken the book. Father asked me if I had finished my home work. She asked me if I had heard the news of the accident. We asked them if they had seen the man going. Anwar asked Kashem if he had ever been to Dhaka. The teacher asked Ratan if he had done his English lesson that day. The teacher asked if I had done home work. Jamal asked Sumon if he (S) had finished reading the book. The old man asked the maid if she could give him some food. The teacher asked the students if anyone could give the correct answer of that question. Mr Ant asked his wife if she could help Mr Grasshopper. The boy asked me if I could show him the way. WH Question The man asked the driver why he drove recklessly. He asked them why they looked so sad. You asked me why I always kept bad company. Father asked me why I didn’t read carefully. The old man asked his sons why they always quarreled. You asked me why I always kept bad company. They asked us why we had written those letters. Mina asked Raju why she had left the place earlier. The man asked him why he was crying. She asked him why he had come there. Mother asked her son why he was late. My sister asked me why I was sitting alone in my room at this hour. He asked the stranger why he had gone there. The teacher asked the student why I had been absent from school the previous day. I asked them why they were there for so long. Rima asked Poly why she was so nervous. The old man asked his sons why they were so nervous. Father asked his son why he was making so late. You asked me why I hadgone. Karim asked me why I hadcalled him. He asked me why I hadnot gone there. He asked her why she had gone there. My Mother asked me why I had not gone to school the previous day. Father asked the son why he was making late. Father asked the son whyhe had not gone to schoolthe previous day. He asked me why I hadstruck him. The teacher asked the student why he had not gone to school the previous day. He asked me why I was reading the book. Mrs salam asked Anwar why he had been running. Tareq asked Rafiq why he had gone to school the previous day. The teacher asked the boys why they were making a noise. He asked me why I had not gone there. He asked the woman where she lived in. He will ask where I amgoing from. He asked me where I had gone the previous day. I asked Muaz when he would go back. He asked me when the train would leave. Father asked me when I had done it. The Passenger asked the porter when the train would leave. Father asked me when I had done it. He asked you when you would start for Chittagong. Mother asked me when I would return. He asked me when I would go home. He asked me when the next letter would go. The passenger asked the porter when the train would arrive. They asked me when we would return home. He asked a co –passenger when the next train would come. I asked her when she would go home. He asked me how I was. She asked her father how mother had been the previous week. Sima asked Mim how long he had worked there. The lady asked the taxi driver how long it would take to get the station. He asked me how long I was waiting for him. He asked me how I had done this. He asked me how he had done it. I asked Ria how she (R) had been. Rakib asked Raja how he (R) was that day. Father asked how I had done the work. The old man asked me how long I had been staying there. They asked me how they could overcome the crisis. She asked me who I was and what I wanted. Mousumi asked the boy whohe was. He asked the stranger who he was and what he wanted. Sumi asked Badhan who his favourite teacher was. He asked her who she was. Father asked me whom I was looking to. My uncle asked me what I would do after my exam finished. He asked me what my name was. The old man asked me what my name was. He asked me what he intended to play him. Ali asked me what I was looking for there. I asked her what I should do for her. Suruj Ali asked his master respectfully what the matter was. He asked me what colour I liked. He asked me what I was doing then. I asked the salesman what the price of that shirt was. Mr Ahmed asked the students what they knew about gardening. Anwar asked Mrs Amin what kinds of stores Aseop had told. The teacher asked me what my roll numer was. Rina asked me what I wasdoing. They asked him what his name was. He asked the girl what hername was. The old man asked the girlwhat her name was. I asked the salesman what the price of that shirt was. Ali asked what I was looking for there. He asked me what I wanted. He asked his father what he (F) was doing. Mother asked her daughter what she would do the next day. I asked him what he would do after his examination. He asked the boy what his father’s name was. The man asked me what class I read in and which book I wanted. Mr Ahmed asked the students what they knew about gardening. I asked him what he would do after the examination. A stranger asked him what his name was. Karim asked his sister what she was doing there. My father asked me what I was doing then. I asked Rahim what he would do after his exam. He asked me what I wanted. He asked me what the time was by my watch. He asked me what my name was. Narration Worksheet 1.3 Imperative Sentence Direct Speech Father said to his son, “Go to school now.” Father said to me, “Go to school now.” Father said to me, “Do the work at once.” The piper said to the mayor, “Give me promised money.” The teacher said to the student, “Be attentive and listen to my lecture.” Father said to his son, “Learn to be holiest from your boyhood.” The man said to me, “Obey your parents.” The teacher said to the student, “Leave the room and do not return again today.” The teacher said to the students, “Pen through the sentence.” Mother said to me, “Always speak the truth.” My brother said to me, “Go to school now or you will be punished.” Mother said to me, “Respect your teacher.” The teacher said to the students, “Learn your lesson regularly.” Mother said to his daughter, “Always speak the truth.” The teacher said to the students, “Take care of your health.” I said to him,” Please tell me the way of hospital. Father said to his son, “Go to school now.” The teacher said, “Read attentively.” The passer-by said to me, “Brother, please help me.” The mother said to his son, “Call in a doctor.” Ruplal’s mother said to him, “Accept your responsibility.” The tourist said to the receptionist, “Please give me a vacant room.” The doctor said to the patient, “Don’t take tea for some days.” Dolon said to Lucky, “Stop excessive eating.” The boy said to the teacher, “Please, lend me your book.” My mother said to me, “Be polite to the elders, my child.” The officer said to the workers “Leave the room at once.” He said to his friends, “Please wait for me till I return.” Father said tome, “Obey your teachers.” Father said to me, “Go to bed at once.” Nipa said to Dipa, “Please give me your story book.” He said to me, “Learn your lesson regularly.” He said to me, “Give me a book.” He said to me, “Please excuse me.” I said to my teacher, “Please help me in doing the sum.” The teacher said to the student, “Go out of the classroom.” Father said to his son, “Follow what your teachers say.” Sharmin told Salma, “Do have a cup of tea.” Rafia said to her, “Do come tomorrow” Farzana said to Sadia, “You had better see a doctor.” The doctor, “You had better not work hard.” The girl said to her mother, “Do worry for me.” The teacher said to the students, “Do not tell a lie.” He said to the boys, “Don’t make a noise in here.” Father said to me, “Do not waste your time.” The teacher said to me,” Don’t elaborate your answer unnecessarily.” Father said to me, “Do not run in the sun.” I said to him, “Don’t be silly.” Father said to his son, “Don’t quarrel.” Father said to me, “Never tell a lie.” Teacher said to him, “Don’t waste your time.” Father said me, “Do not look down upon the poor.” Father said to me, “Never go there.” The teacher said to the students, “Don’t leave anything for tomorrow.” Silvia said to Shila, Don’t peak so loudly.” Mother said to the children “Do not go to the river.” Father said to me, “Don’t go there.” Father said to his son, “Don’t quarrel.” The old man said to the boy, “Do not waste your time.” They said to me, “Let us decide the matter ourselves”. Anwar told Kashem, “Let’s go and see.” The visitors said to us, “let’s have a walk by the river side.” Rahim said to me, “Let us go to arrange a picnic.” They said to us, “Let us discuss the matter ourselves.” The teacher said to the student, “Let us discuss about gardening.” Kamal said to his friends, “Let us inform it to our class teacher.” The teacher said to the student, “Let’s try to solve the problem.” Luna said to her friend, “Let us have a picnic on Sunday.” Tamal said to me, “Let us settle the matter now.” They said to us, “Let us go out for a walk.” The captain said, “Let us show respect to the freedom fighters.” He said to me, “Let’s finish reading the last part of this book.” The boy said to me, “Let us have a visit to Ram Sagar.” The six blind said, “Let us go and find out?” The chairman said, “Let us settle the dispute.” They said to him, “Let us play football today.” He said to me, “Let us go there.” Rimi said to Shila, “Let’s go for a walk in the open field.” Salma said to her brother, “Let us return the bag to its owner.” Dolon said to Rajon, “Let us paint the house.” The boy said to his mates, “Let us go to the theatre.” We said to them, “Let us built the dam.” My friend said to me, “Let us go to the sea shore.” He said, “Let us drop at here.” The boy said to him, “Let us be friends again.” Kamal said to his friends, “Let us not miss the chance.” They said to us, “Let us decide the matter ourselves.” He said, “Let us start the work without any delay.” Tanima said to Adiba, “Let’s finish reading the last part of this book.” Reza said to his friend, “Let us make a picnic.” Nipu said to her mother, “Let us go home now.” Farhana said to Rina, “Let us sing together.” Sumyia said to Abeda, “Let us wait here till the rain stops.” Foysal said to Menaz, “Let us learn our lessons.” Tareq said to me, “Let us enjoy the play tonight.” The beggar said to me, “Let me have a meal.” The beggar said to me, “Let me have a cup of rice.” Kamal said to Mrs. Ali, “Mother, Let me have a cup of tea.” You said to me, “Let me come in.” The beggar said to me, “Let me have a meal.” ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Narration Worksheet 1.3 Answer Imperative Sentence Indirect Speech Father ordered his son to go to school then. Father ordered me to go to school then. Father ordered me to do work at once. The piper requested the mayor to give him promised money. The teacher advised the students to be attentive and listen to his lecture. Father advised his son to learn to be honest from his (boy) boyhood. The man advised me to obey his parents. The teacher ordered the student to leave the room and not to return againthat day. The teacher advised the students to pen through the sentence. Mother advised me toalways speak the truth. My brother told me to go to school then or I would be punished. Mother advised me torespect my teachers. The teacher advised the students to learn their lesson regularly. Mother advised her daughter to always speak the truth. The teacher advised the students to take care of their health. I requested him to tell him the way of hospital. Father ordered his son to go to school then. The teacher advised the person spoken to read attentively. The passer-by addressed me as brother and requested me to kindly help him. The mother told her son to call in a doctor. Ruplal’s mother told him to accept his responsibility. The tourist requested the receptionist to give him a vacant room. The doctor advised the patient not to take tea for some days. Dolon told Lucky to stop excessive eating. The boy requested the teacher to lend him his book. Addressing me as her child my mother advised me to be polite to the elders. The officer ordered to the worker to leave the room at once. He requested his friends to wait for him till he returned. My father advised me to obey my teachers. Father ordered me to go to bed at once. Nipa entreated Dipa to give her (Nipa) her(Dipa’s) story book. He advised me to learn my lesson regularly. He told me to give him a book. He requested me to excuse him. I requested my teacher to help me in doing the sum. The teacher told the student to go out of the classroom. Father told his son to follow what his teacher said. Sharmin requested Salma to have a cup of tea. Rafia asked her to come the next day. Farzana advised Sadia to see a doctor. The doctor advised me not to work hard. The girl told her mother not to worry for her. The teacher advised the students not to tell a lie. He ordered the boys not to make a noise there. Father advised me not to waste my time. The teacher advised me not to elaborate my answers unnecessarily. Father advised me not to run in the sun. I requested him not to be silly. Father advised his son not to quarrel. Father advised me not to tell a lie. Teacher advised him not to waste his time. Father advised me not to look down upon the poor. Father advised me not to go there. The teacher advised the students not to leave anything for the next day. Silvia told Shila not to speak so loudly. Mother forbade the children to go the river. Father forbade me/told me not to go there. Father advised his son not to quarrel. The old man advised the boy not to waste their time. They proposed to me that we should decide the matter themselves. Anwar proposed to Kashem that they should go and see. The visitors proposed to us that we should have a walk by the riverside. Rahim proposed to me that we should go to arrange a picnic. They proposed to us that we should discuss the matter ourselves. The teacher proposed to the student that they should discuss about gardening. Kamal proposed to his friends that we should inform it to our class teacher. The teacher proposed to the student that they should try to solve the problem. Luna proposed to her friends that they should have a picnic on Sunday. Tamal proposed to me that we should settle the matter then. They proposed to us that we should go out for a walk. The captain proposed that they should show respect to the freedom fighters. He proposed to me that we should finish reading the last part of that book. The boy proposed to me that we should have a visit to Ram Sagar. The six blind men proposed that they should go and find out. The chairman proposed that they should settle the dispute. They proposed to him that they should play football that day. He proposed to me that we should go there. Rimi proposed to Shila that they should go for a walk in the open field. Salma proposed to her brother that they should return the bag to its owner. Dolon proposed to Rajonthat they should paint the house. The boy proposed to his matesthat they should go to the theatre. We proposed to them that we shouldbuilt the dam. My friend proposed to me that we should go to the sea shore. He proposed to that we shoulddrop at there. The boy proposed to himthat they should be friend again. Kamal suggested his friends that they should not miss that chance. They suggested to us that we should decide the matter ourselves. He proposed that they shouldstart the work without any delay. Tanima told Abidathat they should finish reading the last part ofthat book. Reza proposed to his friend that they should make a picnic. Nipu proposedto herthat they should go home then. Farhana proposed to Ria that they should sing together. Sumyia proposed to Abedathat they should wait here till the rains stops. Foysal proposed to Menazthat they should learn their lessons. Tareq proposed to me that we should enjoy the play that night. The beggar told that he might be allowed to have a meal. The beggar told that he might be allowed to have a cup of rice. Kamal told his mother, Mrs. Ali that he might be allowed to come in. The beggar requested me to let him have a meal. Narration Worksheet 1.4 Optative Sentence My mother said, “May God bless you.” The mother said to her son, “May you succeed in the examination.” He told me, “May you long live.” Father said to me, “May you pass the exam.” He told me, “Good morning.” She told me, “Good evening.” I said to him, "Good-bye." The teacher said to me, "May you shine in life." The man said to the old man, “May you live a longer life.” The priest said, “May the god bless you.” She said to me, “Wish you a happy life ahead.” Mother said, “May my son recover soon.” His friend said to him, “may you find success in life.” I said to my brother, “May you pass the exam.” The monk said, “May you find your path in life.” The villagers said to the volunteers, “May you be rewarded for your good works.” She said to him, “Wish you were here.” He said, “May the truth triumph against all odds.” He said to me, "May you live long !" She said, "May your enemy go to hell !" Seema said to me, "May God bless you with children !" He said to her, "Good bye, my sister !" My friend said to me, "Good morning, I am happy to see you !" The son said, "Good night, Mom !" The lady said, “Good morning, gentlemen.” The boy said, “Good bye, mother”. The children said to him, “Good evening, Sir.” John said, “Good bye, friends, I shall take leave of you now.” She said,"May you succeed in the examination!" He said," May God bless you with success!" The beggar said to him,"May you prosper in your business!" The old lady said to her," May you live long!" People said," Long live our Prime Minister!" The Priest said to the lady,"May God bless you with a lovely son!" She said to him."May you progress and prosper in life!" She said to him."May you progress and prosper in life, my son!" Mother said to me, "May you prosper in life." The old man said to me, "May God bless you." The followers said, "Long live our leader." The girl said, "Could I but get the wings of bird." I said to my friend, "May your father recover soon." The boy said, "Oh, if I could get the first prize." Nita said to teacher, "Good morning, Sir." Rahul said to me, "Would that you were with us in the picnic." He said, "O, for a cup of tea" The leader said, "Long live democracy." Teacher said to me," May you get success in life !" She said to her neighbour," May you die soon!" My friend said, " May God help you !" I said to her," You be happy in your life !" The subject said," Long live the king !" The Prime Minister said," Long live our Democracy!" People said," God save the nation!" I said," Her soul live in peace !" ​ ​ ​ Narration Worksheet 1.4 Answer Optative Sentence My mother prayed that God might bless me. The mother wished (prayed) that her son might succeed in the examination. OR: The mother wished (prayed for) her son's success in the examination. He prayed that I might long live. Father prayed that I might pass the exam. He wished me good morning. Indirect: She bade me good evening. I bade him good-bye. The teacher wished that I might shine in life. The man wished that the old man might live a longer live. The priest prayed that the god might bless him/her. She wished me a happy life ahead. Mother wished that her son might recover soon. His friend wished that he might find success in life. I wished that my brother might pass the exam. The monk wished that he/she might find his/her path in life. The villagers wished that the volunteers might be rewarded for their good works. She wished that he was there. He wished that the truth might triumph against all odds. He wished that I might live long. She cursed that my enemy might go to hell. Seema prayed that God might bless me with children. He bade good bye to his sister. Or He bade his sister good bye. 23. My friend wished good morning to me and said that he was happy to see me. The son bade good night to his Mom. The lady wished the gentlemen good morning. The boy bade his mother good bye. The children respectfully wished him good evening. John bade his friends good bye and told them that he would take leave of them then. She prayed that I might succeed in the examination. He prayed that God might bless me with success. The beggar prayed that he might prosper in his business. The old lady prayed that she might live long. People prayed that their Prime Minister might live long. The Priest prayed that God might bless the lady with a lovely son. She prayed that he might progress and prosper in life. She called him her son and prayed that he might prosper in his life. OR She prayed that her son might prosper in his life. Mother wished me that I might prosper in life. The old man prayed that God might bless me. The followers wished that their leader might live long. The girl wished that she could but get the wings of bird. I wished my friend that his father might recover soon. The boy wished that he could get the first prize. Nita respectfully wished/greeted her teacher good morning. Rahul wished that I had been with them in the picnic. He wished for a cup of tea. The leader wished that democracy might live long. Teacher wished that I might get success in life. She cursed her neighbour that he/she might die soon. My friend prayed that God might help me. I wished her that she might be happy in her life. The subject prayed that the king might live long. The Prime Minister wished that their democracy might live long. People prayed that God might save the nation. I prayed that her soul might live in peace. Proverb Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) ​ Narration Worksheet 1.5 Exclamatory Sentence ​ The man said, "What a fool I am!" The boy said, "What a terrible storm it is! He said, "Alas! How worthless I am." The boy said, "Hurrah! My father has come." I said to you, "How obliged are you to me!" The teacher said to him, "How funny you are!" ‘Wow! What a handsome man he is!’ the girls said. Ram said, ‘How hot the soup is!’ You told, “What a happy news.” They said to us, “How obliged are we to you?” Della said, “Alas! I am undone.” The players said, “Hurrah! We have won the game.” The old man said, ” Wire I a President.” He said, ” How fine the book is!” He said, ” What a fool I am!” The players said, “Hurray! We have owned the match.” He said, How happy I am!” He exclaimed with joy that he was very happy. They said, “Alas! Our beloved leader is no more.” The little girl said, “What a beautiful scenery it is!” The captain said to his players, “Bravo! You have played very well.” The boy said, “Alas! I am undone.” He said, “Alas! I am ruined.” He said, “How glad I am!” The children said, “Hurrah! We have got the prize.” The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.” He said to me, "What a nice flower it is!" The students said, "Hurrah! We have won the match." I said to my friend, "What a tragic accident it was." Kamal said to me, "Alas!He is no more in the world." You said to me, "How peculiar the boy is!" He said, "Wow! It is tremendous." He said to me, "What a fool he is!" "Pooh",said the teacher, "How dirty the dress is!" He said, "Hurrah! I have stood first in the exam." "Congratulations", said I. The woman said, "Help!Help!" He said, "Alas! How foolish is your acting." Looking at the Victoria Memorial, the foreigner said, "What an exquisitely beautiful creation!" The coach said to the players, "Bravo! You have played very well." The old man said to me, "Good-bye, my friends!" He said, "By God! What a good painting." Robinbabu said, "What a pity, you could not succeed in spite of great efforts!" The boys said, "How happy we are here!" Boys said, " Hurrah ! we have won the match." We said, " Hurrah ! we have won the match." The mother said," Hurrah ! My son, You have qualified the examination ." The captain said ," Hurrah! My boys, you have won the match." The captain said, "Hurrah ! My boys have won the match. " The players said, “Hurrah! We have won the match.” The captain said, “Alas! I have lost the game.” The captain said, " Alas! My boys, we have lost the match." The captain said, " Alas! My boys have lost the match." She said, “What a lovely rose !” The teacher said to him, “What a nice fellow you are!” The crane said, “Fox, how clever you are!” She said, “What a pretty the child is !” The captain said, “Bravo! You have done well, boys.” She said, “Pooh! What a clumsy fellow he is.” ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Narration Worksheet 1.5 Answer Exclamatory Sentence The man exclaimed with sorrow that he was a great fool. The boy exclaimed with fear that it was a very terrible storm. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was very worthless. The boy exclaimed (cried out) with joy that his father had come. I exclaimed that you were greatly obliged to me. The teacher exclaimed with wonder that he was very funny. The girls exclaimed what a handsome man he was. Ram exclaimed that the soup was hot. You told that it was a very happy news. They exclaimed to us that they were greatly obliged to us. Della exclaimed with grief that he was undone. The players exclaimed with joy that they had won the game. The old man strongly wished that he were a king. He exclaimed with surprise that the book was very fine. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was a great fool. The players shouted with joy (or, exclaimed with joy) that they had won the match. He exclaimed with joy that he was very happy. They exclaimed in sorrow that their beloved leader was no more. The little girl exclaimed in wonder that the scenery was very beautiful. The captain encouraged the players saying that they had played very well. The boy lamented (or exclaimed in sorrow) that he was undone. He exclaimed in sorrow that he was ruined. He said that he was very glad. The children exclaimed with joy that they had got the prize. The king exclaimed in sorrow that their enemies were too strong. He said to me, "What a nice flower it is!" He exclaimed with joy that it was a very nice flower. The students exclaimed with joy that they had won the match. I exclaimed with sorrow with my friend that it was a very tragic accident. Kamal exclaimed with sorrow that he was no more in the world. You exclaimed with wonder that the boy was very peculiar. He exclaimed with wonder that it was tremendous. He exclaimed that he was a great fool. The teacher exclaimed with disgust that the dress was very dirty. He exclaimed with joy that he had stood first in the exam. I congratulated him. The woman shouted for help. He exclaimed with sorrow that his acting was very foolish. Looking at the Victoria Memorial the foreigner exclaimed in wonder that it was an exquisitely beautiful creation. The coach applauded the players that they had played very well. Addressing me friend, the old man bade good-bye to me. He swore by God that it was a very good painting. Robinbabu exclaimed with regret that he could not succeed in spite of great efforts. The boys exclaimed with joy that they were very happy there. Boys exclaimed with joy that they had won the match. We exclaimed with joy that we had won the match. The mother exclaimed with happiness to her son that he had qualified the examination. The captain exclaimed with joy to his boys that they had won the match. The captain exclaimed with joy that his boys had won the match. The players exclaimed with joy that they had won the match. The captain exclaimed with sorrow that he had lost the game. The captain exclaimed with sorrow to his boys that they had lost the match. The captain exclaimed with sorrow that his boys had lost the match. She exclaimed that it was a very lovely rose. The teacher exclaimed that he was a very nice fellow. The crane exclaimed that the fox was very clever. She exclaimed that that the child was very pretty. The captain applauded the boys saying that they had done well. She exclaimed with contempt that he was a very clumsy fellow. ​ ​ Rules of changing speech passage ​ 1. Rule – .By reading the passage carefully, the Speaker, Listener, Tense, Number, Gender & Person and mood of the sentence are to be identified. 2. Rule – If the Reporting Verb is after the Direct Speech, in Indirect Speech it is set at the beginning of the Sentence. Example- Direct : “Please tell me clearly what you mean to say.” said the noble man. Indirect : The noble man requested to tell him clearly what he meant to say. Direct : “It will be decided after a discussion,” said the teacher. Indirect : The teacher said that it would be decided after a discussion. Direct : “Why did you not go to school yesterday?” said the mother to the girl. Direct : "Take this money and go to the market." "Your brother is coming today," said father. Indirect : Father ordered me to take that money and go to the market. He added that my brother was coming that day. 3. Rule . If the Reporting Verb is in the middle of the Sentences, in Indirect Speech it is set beginning of the first Sentence and both sentences are joined by and. Direct: “Thank you,” said the teacher, “You’re really brilliant.” Indirect: The teacher thanked him and said that he was really brilliant. Direct :“Where is the problem?” said the teacher, “Let us try again.” Indirect: The teacher asked where the problem was and proposed that they should try again. Direct: “I’m watching the boys swimming in the pond,” he said, “How happy they are!” Indirect: He said that he was watching the boys swimming in the pond and exclaimed with joy that they were very happy. Direct : "You look a little bit like my mother," Jerry said to the authoress, "Especially in the dark by the fire." Indirect : Jerry told the authoress that she looked a little bit like his mother especially in the dark by the fire. 4. Rule – In absence of ‘Subject & Listener’ in the Reporting Speech, ‘The speaker’ for Subject & ‘the person spoken to / the listener’ for object of Reporting Verb are written. Direct: “I shall meet you tomorrow. “ Indirect: The speaker said to the person spoken to that he would meet him the next day. Direct : “Are you coming to my house tomorrow?” “Yes, I will come tomorrow evening.” Indirect: The speaker asked the listener if he was going to his house the next day. The listener replied in the affirmative and said that he would come the next evening. Direct: “Don’t go there.” Indirect: The speaker told the person spoken to not to go there. 5. Rule – If several sentences are in the Inverted commas (“ – ”) – In Assertive Sentence, reporting verb is changed into added / further added / again said / also said etc. Direct : “Here are the tickets. They will cost one thousand taka,” said the ticket officer. Indirect : The ticket officer told that there were the tickets and said that they would cost one thousand taka. Direct : Hasan said, "I will meet him. I will explain everything to him. I hope he will help us after that." Indirect : Hasan said that he would meet him and explain everything to him. Then he hoped that he would help them after that. 6. Rule – If several sentences are in the Inverted commas (“ – ”) In Interrogative Sentence, reporting verb is changed into again asked / also asked / further asked etc. Direct: The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” Indirect : The maid asked him why he begged and also asked him if he could not work. Direct: He said to me, ‘ Who are you? What do you want?’ Indirect: He asked me who I was and what I wanted. 7. Rule – If several sentences are in the Inverted commas (“ – ”) In Imperative Sentence, reporting verb is changed into again advised / also requested / further ordered according to sense of the sentence. In Indirect Speech, two same sentences are joined by and. Direct : Nayem said to me, “I have left my pen at home. Can you give me one?” Indirect: Nayem told me that he had left her pen at home and asked if I could give him one. 8. Rule- In Direct speech if a speaker uses interrogative and assertive sentence together, ‘and’ is used to join the sentences or then is used at the beginning of the second sentence Direct: The teacher said to Urmi, “ Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself.” Indirect: The teacher asked Urmi why she was talking in the class and said that she should behave herself. Direct: “I do not know the way. Do you?” he asked her. Inderect: He said that he did not know the way and asked her whether she did. Direct : Mother said to me, "You should maintain your routine properly," "Don't you think it is good for your study?" Indirect : Mother said to me that I should maintain my routine properly and asked me if I didn't think it was good for my study. 9. Rule- To change a dialogue into indirect , we should assume the indicated portion and write accordingly in indirect speech. Direct : "What is your name?" : Rubaba." Indirect : I asked her what her name was. She replied that her name was Rubaba. ,Direct : I said to him, "How long will you stay?" He replied, "for five days." Indirect : I asked him how long he would stay. He replied that he would stay for five days. 10. Rule – . ‘Replied in the affirmative’ are written instead of ‘Yes’. Replied that +sub+ verb can also be used. Direct :“Did people use stamps in those days?” asked Rafiq. “Yes!” answered Mr. Jamil. Indirect: Rafiq asked Mr. Jamil if people had used stamps in those days. Mr. Jamil replied in the affirmative. Direct : He said to me, "Are you ill ‘ . I replied, " Yes." Indirect : He asked me if I was ill. I replied in the affirmative/that I was I was. 11. Rule – If any statement is after ‘Yes’, ‘replied in the affirmative and said that’ are written. Direct :“Have you killed the rats?” said the Mayor. “Yes, I have killed,” said the piper. Indirect: The Mayor asked the piper if he had killed the rats. The piper replied in the affirmative and said that he had killed. Direct : He said to me, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest bank?” I said, “Yes, I can tell.” Indirect: He asked me if I could tell him the way to the nearest bank. I replied in the affirmative and said that I could tell. Direct : He said to me, "Do you like games and sports?" I said, "Yes, I play football and cricket." Indirect : He asked me if I liked games and sports. I replied that I did and added that I played football and cricket. 12. Rule – ‘Replied in the negative’ are written instead of ‘No’. Replied that +sub+ verb(negative form) can also be used. Direct: She said to me, “Do you like music? I said, “No.” Indirect : She asked me if I liked music. I replied in the negative. Direct : He said to me, "Do you know Rajib?" I said, "No." Indirect : He asked me if I knew Rajib. I replied that I did not. 13. Rule – If any statement is after ‘No’, ‘replied in the negative and said that’ are written. Direct : “Aren’t you wasting your time?” I said. “No, I don’t think so,” he said. Indirect : I asked him if he wasn’t wasting his time. He replied in the negative and said that he didn’t think so. Direct : He said to me, “Would you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry,” replied I. Indirect: He asked me if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and said that I was sorry. Direct : Zaman said to Rajib," Have you completed the homework?" Rajib said, "No, I am ill." Indirect : Zaman asked Rajib if he (R) had completed his homework. Rajib replied that he (R) had not because he was ill. 14. Rule- If yes/no is used to emphasize the statement, we can use promised or denied as reporting verb. Direct: He said, "Yes, sir, I shall go." Indirect : He promised that he would go. Direct: She said, "No, sir, I have not seen it." Indirect : She denied that she had seen it. Or, She denied having seen it. 15. Rule – Instead of ‘Sir’, respectfully/politely is written. Direct: The man said to the manager, “May I come in, sir?” Indirect: The man respectfully asked the manager if he might go in. Direct : The boy said, “Yes sir, I think so.” Indirect : The boy respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he thought so. Direct : Kamal said, "Sir, I am sorry." Indirect : Kamal respectfully said that he was sorry. Direct : She said, "Sir, I will be attentive from now." Indirect : She respectfully said that she would be attentive from then. Direct : Rajib said, "Sir, are you busy now?" Indirect : Rajib respectfully asked if he was busy then. Direct : He said to me, "Sir, I will be late today." Indirect : He respectfully said to me that he would be late that day. 16. Rule- If the addressing is true, the name of the person/thing is written as object of the reporting verb. Name used in vocative case is added with Reporting verb. Direct : The teacher said, "Rajib, why are you making a noise?" Indirect : The teacher asked Rajib why he (R) was making a noise. Direct : "Let him come with us, mother," I said. Indirect : I asked my mother to let him come with us. Direct: Mother said, “Sumya, do not quarrel.” Indirect: Mother ordered Sumya not to quarrel. 17. Rule – 13. ‘Addressing as’ is written beginning of the sentence instead of Sir/ friend/ sister/ brother/ mum etc. if they really don’t have any relation. Direct : The student said, “Sir, I have a problem to solve it.” Indirect : Addressing as sir, the student said that he had a problem to solve it. Direct: “Are you hungry, my friends?” said the leader. Indirect : Addressing as his friends, the leader asked if they were hungry. Direct : Amir said, “Brethren, Listen to my word.” Indirect: Addressing as brethren, Amir request to listen to his word. Direct : “I was ill, mum,” the girl replied. Indirect : Addressing her mother as mum, the girl replied that she had been ill. Direct : "Are you hungry, friends?" said the shrewd (t)v) king. Indirect : Addressing them as friends, the shrewd king asked if they were hungry. Direct : Rashed said to the man, "Sir, are you looking for someone?" Indirect : Addressing the man as sir, Rashed asked him (m) if he (m) was looking for someone. 18. If the sentence start with shall I/ we and indicates offer, the sentence is transformed into indirect using the rules of imperative sentence. Direct : "Shall I bring you some tea?" he said to me. Indirect : He offered to bring me some tea. Direct : He said to me, "Shall I bat on top order?" Indirect : He offered to bat on top order. Direct : We said, "Shall we contribute some amount for the affected people?" Indirect : We offered to contribute some amount for the affected people. • Direct : I said, "Shall I join the party?" Indirect : I offered to join the party. Direct : He said, "Shall I meet him tomorrow?" Indirect : He offered to meet him the next day. 19. Rule – In stead of ‘Thank you’, ‘Subject + thanked + Object of Reporting Verb are written. Direct: He said to me, “Thank you.” Indirect: He thanked me. Direct : The teacher said to me, “Thank you.” Indirect : The teacher thanked me. Direct : Mrs. Kalam said, “Thank you, Mr. Haque. Indirect: Mrs. Kalam thanked Mr. Haque. 20. Rule – 12. Instead of Good morning/ good afternoon/ good evening/ Happy new year etc. Subject + wished + object + good morning/ good afternoon/ good evening/happy new year etc. Direct: I said to him, “Good morning.” Indirect: I wished him good morning. Direct : The teacher said to us, “Good afternoon to all of you.” Indirect: The teacher wished good afternoon to all of us. Direct: Father said to them, “Good evening to all of you.” Indirect : Father wished them good evening to all of them. Direct : I said to you, “Good night.” Indirect : I wished you good night. Direct : She said to me, “Happy new year.” Indirect : She wished me happy new year. 21. Rule – In stead of ‘Good bye’/Good night, ‘Subject + bade + object + good bye’ /Good night are written. Direct: The leader said, “Good bye my, friends.” Indirect: The leader bade his friends good bye. Direct: Father said to the boy, Good night’ Indirect: Father bade the boy good night. 22. If why is written as an reply o f a question, in indirect speech speaker+ wanted to know the reason is used. Direct: "When will you come?" "At 9 am. Why, mother?" said the son. Indirect: Mother asked her son when he would come. The son replied that he would come at 9 am and wanted to know the reason (for such question). Direct : Shetu said to Tanha, "I will not go for the study tour." "Why? We will have lots of fun." Indirect : Shetu said to Tanha that he (s) would not go for the study tour. Tanha wanted to know the reason and said that they would have lots of fun. Direct : Mother said to Lifa, "Are you going with me?" "No, mother." "Why?". "I am feeling unwell." Indirect : Mother asked Lifa if she was going with her. Addressing her as mother, Lifa replied in the negative. Mother wanted to know the reason. Lifa replied that she was feeling unwell, 23. Rule-well/you see/you know is left out in the indirect speech Direct: The teacher said to him, “Well Rony, I shall reward you.” Indirect: The teacher said to Rony that he would reward him. 24. Rule - Oh I see/Look is replaced by expressing surprise and drawing attention to Direct: Shahid said to Imran, “Oh I see. He is the Director of the company.” Indirect: Expressing surprise, Shahid told Imran that he was the Director of the company. Direct: He said, “Look, I have bought a new red car.” Indirect: Drawing attention, he said that he had bought a new red car. 25. Rule -In assertive sentence/imperative sentence if yes/no/alright/ok is used, we replace them by using agreed/disagreed/decline. Direct: The manager said, “Finish the work as soon as possible.” The employee said, “ Alright sir. You will get the work done within a few days.” Indirect: The manager ordered to finish the work as soon as possible. The employee agreed and respectfully added that he would get the work done within a few days. Direct: “ I am sent to school for playing with friends, father.” Jack said. “No, you are sent to school to read and write.” Indirect: Jack told his father that he was sent to school for playing with friends. Father disagreed and added that he was sent to learn to read and write. 26. Rule - If two parts of the imperative sentence is added with ‘or’ , second part of the sentence is replaced by and added if+ subject+ did not do so. Subject + would/could/might+ verb is used. Direct: “Read attentively or you will fail, “ said the teacher. Indirect: The teacher advised to read attentively and added if he did not do so he would fail. Direct: He said to me, “ Have patience or you will not be able to catch fish. Indirect: He advised me to have patience and added that if I did not so I would not be able to catch fish. 27. Rule – In stead of ‘Part of a Sentence or Phrase’, complete sentence is written according to the sense of the Speaker. Direct: The teacher said, “How are you?” “Well,” said the girl. Indirect: The teacher asked the girl how she was. The girl replied that she was well. Direct: Apu said to me, “What are you doing?” I said, “Eating rice.” Indirect: Apu asked me what I was doing. I replied that I was eating rice. 28. Rule – In stead of ‘By Allah/ by God/ by Lord/ by Jove/ by my life, Swearing by Allah/ by God/ by Lord/ by Jove/ by my life etc are written in the Indirect Speech. Direct: “By Allah,” he replied, “I will not leave this place.” Indirect: Swearing by Allah, he replied that he would not leave that place. Direct : "By Allah, believe me, I did not know him," said Amrin. Indirect : Swearing by Allah, Amrin requested to believe her and said that she had not known him. Direct : Imran said, "By your life, I will study regularly from now, mom." Indirect : Swearing by her life, Imran said to his mother that he would study regularly from then. Direct : "By God", the boy said, "I will not let him go." Indirect : Swearing by God the boy said that he would not let him go. Direct : Aashiqa said, "By my life, I am ready to do every possible thing to educate them." Indirect : Swearing by her life, .Ashiqa said that she was ready to do every possible thing to educate them. 29. Rule –The portion written outside of the inverted comma usually remained unchanged. But ‘Present participle phrase’ are written beginning of the Sentence in Indirect Speech. Direct:“Are you brothers?” asked the mistress of the house, turning to the boys. Indirect: Turning to the boys, the mistress of the house asked if they were brothers. Direct : Walking towards the door, he said to me, "Wait here for sometime." Indirect : Walking towards the door, he ordered me to wait there for sometime. Direct : Admitting the truth, the man said, "I was really unaware of the fact." Indirect : Admitting the truth, the man said that he had been really unaware of the fact. Direct : Giving a round of applause, we said, "Happy Birthday to you." Indirect : Giving a round of applause, we wished her happy birthday. Direct : In order to get back her lost daughter, she said, "I will give an amount of two lac taka who will find out my daughter." Indirect : In order to get back her lost daughter, she said that she would give an amount of two lac taka who would find out her daughter. 30. Rule –If question mark (?) is ending of Assertive sentence, ‘Being surprised’ are written beginning of Indirect Speech and followed the rules of ‘Interrogative sentence’. Direct: Luna said to me, “You have remembered how she looked all these years?” Indirect: Being surprised, Luna asked me if I had remembered how she had looked all those years. Direct : My brother said to me, "You know him?" Indirect : Being surprised, my brother asked me if I knew him. • Direct : Johnny said to Iddris, "Bangladesh lost the match?" Indirect : Being surprised, Johnny asked Iddris if Bangladesh lost the match. Direct : She said to her brother, "You failed in the exam? I frequently told you to study more and more." Indirect : Being surprised, she asked her brother if he failed in the exam. She again said that she had frequently told him to study more and more. Direct : I said to Rashed, "He is outside the country? But I saw him last night." Indirect : Being surprised, I asked Rashed if he was outside the country and added that I had seen him the previous night. 31. Rule - If the second sentence of the reported speech expresses the reason of the first sentence, we can use since/as/because as linker Direct: “ I will not attend the meeting . I am ill,” he said Indirect: He said that he would not attend the meeting as he was ill. Direct : Raiyan said "I failed in the examination. I did not work hard." Indirect : Raiyan said that he had failed in the examination since he did not work hard. Direct : The man said, "The thief was not seen. There was dark all around." Indirect : The man said that the thief had not seen since there had been dark all around, Direct : The batsman said, "I played bad. The pitch is too slow to bat." Indirect : The batsman said that he had played bad as the pitch was too slow to bat. Direct : The workers said, We will go for a strike. We are not getting our salaries timely." Indirect : The workers said that they would go for a strike as they were not getting their salaries timely. Direct : Father said to me, "I could not withdraw the money. I have lost my ATM card." Indirect : Father said to me that he could not withdraw the money since he had lost his ATM card. 32. Rule-You ought to /should/had better/if I were you will be left out and advised will be used instead Direct: You had better hurry, Jony,” she said. Indirect: She advised Jony to hurry. Direct: “ If I were you, I would wait,” I said to him. Indirect: I advised him to wait. Direct : I said to her, "You had better watch the way you talk to me in the future." Indirect : I advised her to watch the way she talk to me in the future. Direct : "They had better be here before we start dinner," she said. Indirect : She advised to be there before they start dinner. Direct : He said to me, "You ought to tell her everything." Indirect : He advised me to tell her everything. Direct : Rashed said to. Ibrahim, "If I were you, I would not do this." Indirect : Rashed advised Ibrahim not to do that. 33. Rule - Sorry/ I am sorry is replaced by apologized Direct: “Sorry , sir, I will not be late again,” said the student. Indirect: The student apologized and said that he would not be late again. Direct : The boy said, "Sorry. It was my mistake." . Indirect : The boy apologized and said that it had been his mistake. Direct : The stranger said, "I am sorry. I don't know anyone here." Indirect : The stranger apologized and said that he didn't know anyone there. Direct : He said to his father, "Sorry. I will not do it again." Indirect : He apologized to his father and said that he would not do it again. Direct : The girl said, "I am sorry. I behaved with you wrongly." Indirect : The girl apologized and said that she had behaved with him wrongly. 34. Rule : Sorry to disturb you/excuse me is replaced by seeking an excuse in indirect speech Direct: The man said, “ Excuse me, how can I find this address?” Indirect: Seeking an excuse, the man asked how he could find that address. Direct: The girl said to the man, “ Sorry to disturb you, are you Mr. Max?” Indirect: Seeking an excuse the girl asked the man if he was Mr.Max. Direct : "Sony to disturb, would you tell me the way to the nearest college?" said the man. Indirect : Seeking an excuse, the man asked if he would tell him the way to the nearest college. Direct : Kamal said to his teacher, "Excuse me, sir. I did not understand the math you solved now." Indirect : Seeking an excuse, Kamal respectfully said to his teacher that he (k) had not understood the math he (t) solved then. 35. Rule – If Pronoun is beginning and Noun is ending of the Sentence, The noun used as subject is replaced by pronoun. Direct : “My sons, listen to me.” “We are listening.” “I am going to die,” said the old man. Indirect : The old man told his sons to listen to him. His sons replied that they are listening. The old man said that he was going to die. Direct: Imran said to her, “ How was your exam?” Lifa Said, “Very good” Indirect: Imran asked Lifa how her exam had been. Lifa replied that her exam was very good. Direct : Selim said to him, "I am ready to go." Mr. Anwar said, "Grab a car. We are already late." Indirect : Selim said to Mr. Anwar that he (S) was ready to go. Mr Anwar told Selim to grab a car and added that they were already late. Direct : The maid said to him, "Why do you beg?" The old man replied, "I am too old to work." Indirect : The maid asked the old man why he (OM) begged. The old man replied that he (OM) was too old to work. 36. Rule - In case of tag question the statement part of the tag question is changed following the rules of interrogative sentence and tag portion is changed using “and assumed that “ and remaining follows the rule of assertive sentence Sturucture: Speaker+asked+listener+if+subject+verb+……and assumed that + subject+ verb……….. Direct: Della said to Jim, “I’m me without my hair, ain’t i? Indirect: Della asked Jim if she was her without her hair and assumed that she was. Direct: The man said, “We love our country, don’t we?” Indirect: The man asked if we loved our country and assumed that we did. Direct : He said, "Everybody loves flower, don't they?" Indirect : He asked if everybody loves flower and assumed that they do. Direct : I said, "I did not come last night, did I?" Indirect : I asked if I had not gone the previous night and assumed that I hadn't. Direct : "They are very serious, aren't they?" Aashiqa said. Irfdirect : Aashiqa asked if they were very serious and assumed that they were. Important Note: Some are of opinion that when the Reporting Verb is in the past tense, "All past tenses of the direct form either remain in the past tense, or are changed into the past perfect tense. The past perfect tense is used chiefly when we wish to lay stress on the completion of the action." This certainly violates the rules of the sequence of tense; still, it cannot often be helped. For example, let us take the following passage: Direct: He said to me, "I went home in January. There I met my sister after a long time. She was a widow and was very eager to see me. My mother to wished me to see her." Indirect: He said to me that he had gone home in January. There he had met his sister after a long time. She had been a widow and had been very eager to see him. His mother, too had wished him to see her. Now, so many past perfect tenses in a single passage are certainly bad English. If instead, we retain the simple past indefinite of the original in the indirect form, the rendering will be good English. Hence, the rule stated above. In the case of short sentence, however, the past may be and shall be changed into the past perfect, because that does not create any difficulty. Passage Narration Worksheet- 3.0 ​ JSC Examination -2019 All Board Questions ​ 1. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board-2019] ​ “What were you doing? ”said he to me. I said,“ I was doing my assignment.” You should play in the afternoon. It will keep you fit.” “Thank you for your advice.” 2. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Mymensingh Board-2019] ​ “Will you come to my house tomorrow?” I asked the boy. “We can discuss terms and condition then, ”I said. “ I shall be very happy to meet you at your house. Thank you so much,” he replied. Change the narrative style of the following text. ​ The teacher said to Hasan, "Have you read the story of Shamima? “Yes, sir, I have read it,” said Hasan. The teacher said again, “Tel me the story.” Hasan said, “I am telling it now.” “What a good student you are!” said the teacher. 4. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board-2019] ​ My friend said to me. “Why did you not attend my birthday party?” “I was in Dhaka at that time,” said I. “I missed you so much," said he. “Take this gift, please," said I. “How nice it is ! said he. 5. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Jashore Board-2019] ​ I said to my friend, “Where are you going after the examination?” “I've not yet decided,” said my friend. “Let's go to my village home together. What a great time we will have there!” said I. “I'll discuss it with my parents,” said my friend. 6. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board-2019] ​ “Ruma, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir, I have. But I haven't understood some grammatical points,” replied Ruma. “Where is the problem?” said the teacher. “Let us try again.” 7. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Chattogram Board-2019] ​ Once I asked a little girl, “What's your mother's name?” I know my mother's name but I won't tell that. I never tell my mother's name to anybody whom I don't know.” I said, “How clever you are!” 8. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2019] ​ “Good morning, Emon. Why did you miss the most important class on the rules of the passage narration yesterday?” said the teacher. “What a fool I am! Please help me, sir.” “Don't miss the class and let's discuss the topic, ” said the teacher. 9. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Barishal Board-2019] ​ My friend said to me, "Where are you going?" "I am going to the tree fair," said I. "Will you take me with you?" "Yes," said I. "Let's walk together," he said. JSC Examination -2018 All Board Questions 10. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board 2018] ​ Ratul sald to me, "Where are you going now?" "I am going to the stadium to watch a cricket match. Do you want to go with me?" said I. Ratul said, "Yes." I said, "Let's go together. 11. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Rajshahi Board 2018] ​ Mother said to Samia, "What are you doing now?" I am watching television mother," Samia replied. "Have you prepared your lesson? "Yes, mother." "It's late at night. Go to bed," mother said. 12. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board 2018] ​ "I came here yesterday from my town," Rudra said. "Why did you come here? I asked "My mother sent me to you with this letter." "Oh, what a good news! Let me read the letter," said I. 13. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Jeshore Board 2018] ​ The teacher said to the boy, "Why are you making a noise in the class? You are not attractive to your lessons." The boy said, "Sir. I am sorry. I was asking for a pen to my friend." The teacher said, “Be attentive and listen to me carefully.” 14. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board-2018, Barishal Board 2014] ​ My friend said to me, "Why are you reading this hour? It is time for prayer. Let us go out for a walk after saying prayer. "Yes, I am agree with you," I said. 15. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Chattogram Board-2018 & 2014] ​ The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I've been starving for two days.” The maid said, "Why do you beg? Can't you work?” "No, I am unable to work," said the old man. 16. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2018] ​ "What do you take as lunch in school, Shafiq?" Shafin said, “I always take junk food. Don't you like It at all?” “No," Shafin said, "Why don't you like it?" "I don't like it because it does not contain any food value," Shafin said. 17. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Barishal Board-2018] ​ "Give me a few grains of corn. I am dying of hunger, " said the Grasshopper. "But what did you do in the summer? Didn't you store up any corn?" asked the Ant. "No, I was too busy in singing," JSC Examination -2017 All Board Questions 18. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board-2017] ​ The man said to the boy, "Are you going to sit for JSC Examination this year? "Yes said the boy. The man said, "How is your preparation?" "I have a good preparation," replied the boy. 19. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Rajshahi Board-2017] ​ Once I said to a little girl, "What is your mother's name?" "I know my mother's name. But I will no tell you that," said the girl. I said, "What a clever girl you are" 20. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board 2017] ​ The beggar said to me, “Will you give me some money? I have been suffering from fever for seven days.” I said, "What will you do with the money?” “I want to buy some medicine for myself. I am unable to move,” he said. 21. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Jeshore Board-2017] ​ The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, sir,” replied the student. The teacher said, "Why do you not prepare your lesson?" "I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow," replied the student. 22. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board-2017] ​ “What is a puppet show?” Sabu asked his father. Father said, "Let's go inside and you can see for yourself." Inside the tent Sabu said, "How strange, A doll is dancing and talking!" Father said, "A man behind the screen is moving the doll." 23. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Chattogram Board-2017] ​ "Have you prepared your lesson?" "Yes, sir, I have," I said. "Thank you. I like your sincerity," my teacher said to me. 24. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2017] ​ "Fahad, can you tell me what I am teaching?" the teacher asked. "I am sorry. I can't follow," replied Fahad. "You can't because you are not attentive. Be serious," the teacher said. 25. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Barishal Board-2017] ​ I said to my friend, "Where are you going on the summer vacation?" My friend said, "I have not yet decided. Let us go to my village home together." "I will think about it," Í said. JSC Examination -2016 All Board Questions 26. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board-2016] ​ "Have you offered your prayer today?" I said to my cousin. "No, I have forgotten," he said. "That's bad," I said. We must pray to the Almighty everyday. 27. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board 2016] ​ "Rojina, have you done your English lesson today?" said the teacher. "Yes, sir, I did it. But I haven't understood some grammatical points," replied Rojina. "Where is the problem?" said the teacher. 28. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Jashore Board 2016] ​ Shamim said to Karim, "How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you." “I went to the station,” said Karim. I had to receive my maternal uncle there" 29. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board 2016] ​ The teacher said to the student, "Have you prepared your lesson today?" "No, sir," replied the student. The teacher said, "Why have you not prepared?" "I was suffering from headache yesterday," replied the student. 30. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Chattogram Board-2016] ​ "I came here yesterday from my village," he said. "Why did you come?" I asked. "My mother sent me to you with this letter." "How is your mother? I have not seen her for a long time. I hope she is quite well." 31. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2016] ​ "What's your programme after the examination?" asked Salam. Kamal said, "I've not yet decided". Let us go for a picnic," said Salam. "What an excellent idea it is!" said Kamal. 32 Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Barishal Board-2016] ​ Takrim said to Srabon, "When does your JSC Examination commerce?" "It commences on the 1st November," said he. "Your JSC Examination is knocking at the door and you don't have a lot of said Takrim. "You're right," said Srabon. "And I'm learning my lessons with profound time, attention." JSC Examination -2015 All Board Questions 33. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board-2015] ​ "Have you taken your meal, Tania?" said the mother. "Yes, I have taken my meal," replied Tania. "Will you eat any fruit? Eat some mangoes," the mother said. 34. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Rajshahi Board-2015] ​ The father said to his daughter, "Do you know why I have sent you to school?" The daughter said, "Yes, I know. I have been sent to school to learn to read and write." 35. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board-2015] ​ The traveller said to the peasant, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?" The peasant said, "Yes, do you want one in which you can spend the night?" The traveller said, "I do not wish to stay there, but I only want a meal." 36. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Jashore Board-2015] ​ Sakif said to his brother, "Where are you going?" "I want to go with you." "No, you cannot go with me. Stay at home and study attentively for the ensuing examination," said his brother. 37. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board-2015] ​ Lubna said to me, "Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book," I replied. "What an interesting book it is! I wish I could borrow the book earlier," I said. "Will you return the book to me today?" she asked. 38. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Chattogram Board-2015] ​ "Have you offered your prayer today?" said my father. I replied, "No, I have forgotten." "Go to the prayer hall now. May the Creator bless you," said he. 39. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2015] ​ Father said to Saima, "Read attentively in order to get GPA-5." "I am reading seriously. Please pray to Allah for my success," said Saima. "May Allah bless you." 40. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Barishal Board-2015] ​ "I've lost my tooth," said Samira. "How ugly I will look !" "Don't worry," said Mina. "Just put your tooth into a rat's hole and a rat will give you one of its finest teeth." JSC Examination -2014 All Board Questions 41. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dhaka Board-2014] ​ "My sons, a great treasure lies hidden in the land there. I am going to leave it as I shall die soon," said the old father. Being curious, the sons said, "How shall we find it?" "You must dig the land for it," said the old man. 42. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Rajshahi Board-2014] ​ "Why don't you attend the class?" the teacher said to the boy. "You can't expect good results unless you attend classes as I tell you." "I am sorry sir, I have offended you," said the boy. "Thank you," said the teacher. 43. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Dinajpur Board-2014] ​ The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, "Yes sir, I think so." "Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, sir," said the boy. "May Allah grants you a long life," said the teacher to the boy. 44. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Cumilla Board-2014] ​ "Why were you absent ?" said the teacher. "The Headmaster is very angry with you. Go to him at once." "I was seriously ill," said Papia. 45. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [Sylhet Board-2014] ​ The teacher said to Kamal, "Why are you talking in the class? You should behave yourself." Kamal replied, "Sir, I am sorry. I am asking Jamal to lend me his pen. My pen has run out." The teacher said, "Be attentive and listen to my lecture." JSC Examination -2013 All Board Questions 46. Rewrite the following passage changing the form of speech. [JSC Exam All Board-2013| ​ "Why did you not go to school yesterday?" said the mother to the girl. "I was ill, mum," the girl replied. "How are you today?" the mother asked again. "Well," said the girl. "Don't worry for me. 47. Rewrite the following in the reported speech. ​ My father looked at me in anger and said to me, "Where have you been so long and why are you wasting your time?" After a moment he said, "will you not appear in the final examination?" I said, "I went to my friend's house to borrow an essential book, but he was not at home. So I had to wait for him." 48. Change the narrative style of the following text. ​ "Go to school, will you ?" "No, mom, I will not. I am ill". "How strange! You played all the morning, "said his mother to Shafik. 49. Change the narrative style of the following text. "Will you not go to school today, Mamun?" "No it's raining cats and dogs. All the roads have gone under knee-deep water." "Let's finish reading the last part of Harry Potter. Today is the most suitable day for reading," said Rana. 50. Change the narrative style of the following text. ​ “Where did you go yesterday?” said Lipi.“ I went to Chittagong to see my mother,”said Mina. “She has been suffering from high blood pressure.” Is she sound now?” said Rajon. “No,” said Mina. Passage Narration Worksheet-4.0 SSC Examination- 2020 All Board Questions 1. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board-2020, Sylhet Board-2020 ] Rina said Sima, “why don't you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early”. “Alas! It is a bad habit, said Rina, if you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice”. 2. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Cumilla Board-2020; Dhaka Board-2013; Dinanjpur-2014] The new teacher entered the classroom and said, “Can you tell me what I should do now?” “No, sir,” one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said, “Try to guess.” “ You should introduce yourself to us,” another students said. “Thank you, said the teacher. “You are really brilliant.” 3. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2020] “Where do you like to go?” said the ticket officer. “To Rajshahi,” said the lady. “How many tickets for you need to buy and of which class?” “Three first-class tickets.” “Here are the tickets and they will cost you three thousands taka.” 4. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board-2020] “Good morning, Farzana, said Abrar. “How much preparation have you taken for this exam?” “Not bad at all said she. “I hope I will get GPA-5.” “Wow, what a bright girl!” said Abrar. “But my preparation is not so good.” 5. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board-2020] “Good morning, Kiron, said Harun. “How much preparation have you taken for the SSC exam?” “A great preparation,” Kiron replied. “Wow an intelligent boy!” said Harun. “Many you be distinguished with your result.” 6. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chattogram Board-2020] “Why are you laughing in the class?” the teacher said to the girl. “I have remembered an interesting incident after you have given the example.” “What is that? said the teacher. “It is about one of my cousins who came to our house yesterday.” “Forget it and be attentively to your lesson.” 7. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board-2020] “I've got GPA-5 in the SSC Examination,” said Samir. “ Congratulations, brother!” I said. “What do you intend to do now?” “I wish to study science group in a reputed college. I've a mind to get admission in BUET after my HSC, ” Samir replied. 8. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Mymensingh Board-2020] “May I come in sir?” Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, “Yes, why are you so late today?” “My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him.” “May Allah grant his quick recovery,” said the teacher. SSC Examination- 2019 All Board Questions 9. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board 2019] ​ “What is the time by your watch?” said an old man. I said, “It is half past nine”. He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please?” “No. I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I. 10. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board 2019] ​ The students said, “We want to celebrate the independent day of the National Debate Competition.” The headmaster said, “Why?” The students said, “We want to make it memorable in our life.” The headmaster said, “Don't worry. I shall take all the necessary steps to arrange the function.” 11. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board 2019] ​ The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" “Yes sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal," replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy. 12. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board-2019] ​ The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don't you know that it is an important class? Get out of the room and don't come back today.” “Excuse me, sir,” said the boy. “I'll never disturb in the class,” The boy promised. 13. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board-2019] ​ “Please give me your English Grammar and Composition Book," said Sara. “I cannot give it,” said Zara. "I have to take it with me in the class." “I shall return the book before the class starts," said Sara. “Take it,” said Zara. “Thank you,” Said Sara. 14. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board-2019] ​ Rifat said to Mubir, “You didn't attend my birthday party.” “ Extremely sorry, friend,” Munir replied, “I had to my uncle's house in Dhaka. How was the programme?” “Let's me show you the photographs,” said Rifat. 15. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chattogram Board-2019] ​ Rina said to Karim, “How are you? I went to your house yesterday, but did not find you. Where did you go?” “I went to the book fair,” said Karim. “I had to maintain our schools stall.” 16. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Cumilla Board-2019] ​ “Good morning Rupa,” said Sohel. “How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?” “A great preparation” replied she. “I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject.” “How confident you are!” said Sohel. SSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions 17. Change the narrative style of the following text: [All Board-2018] ​ Shahib said to Tashin, “Did you visit the Shat Gombuj Mosque?” “No, I didn't”, said Tashin. “I was there last week. How beautiful the mosque is!” said Shahib. “Let's go there next week,” Tashin said. SSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions 18. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dhaka Board-2017] “Good morning, can I help you?” said the Manager. “Yes, I was told to come over here to get a parking sticker. Is this the right place?” said the lady. “Yes, it is. What's the registration number of your car?” said the manager. 19. Change the narrative style of the following text : [Rajshahi Board-2017] My mother said, “Won't you go to school today?” I said, “Mother, I feel feverish today. I don't want to go to school.” “Ok, take rest now. You should be more careful about your health,” said mother. 20. Change the following passage into indirect. [Sylhet Board- 2017] ​ “What are you doing now, Rashed?” I said, “I am watching an interesting program on television.” “Aren't you wasting your time?” “No, I don't think so,” he said. “Remember, too much watching of TV makes people lazy.” 21. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board- 2017] “Why did you not go to school yesterday, Rimu?” asked the mother. “I was ill, mum.” “How are you today?” “Well,” answered the girl. “Don't worry for me.” 22. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Barisal Board-2017] "Dear friend, which book do you want?" "A Practical English. Grammar' of A. J. Thomson. I lost my copy yesterday," said Oishe. "I can lend you. But return it in a week," I said. 23. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dinajpur Board-2017] "My sons, listen to me, A great treasure lies hidden in the land. I am going to leave it to you." "How'll we find it?" said the sons. "You must dig the land for it," said the old man. 24. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Cumilla Board-2017, 2015; Barisal Board-2016] ​ The teacher said to the boy, “Do you know that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, “yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. “Thank you," said the boy. “May Allah help you," said the teacher. 25. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Chattogram Board-2017] ​ "How lovely the doll is! I'll buy it," said Mona. "No, it is not durable. Tomorrow we will visit another village fair. Then you can buy another doll. Let's go now," said mother. "You must buy me a good doll," said Mona. "Yes" replied mother. SSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions 26. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dhaka Board-2016] ​ The police officer said to Mita, “How can I help you?” Mita replied, “While I was coming home alone by a taxi last night snatchers rode into by taxi.” “Did they snatch anything from you?” “Yes sir, they took away my cell phone and some money,” said Mita. “Let me record a complaint,” said the police officer. 27. Change th narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2016] ​ “What's your programme after the examination?” Asked Hira. Mira said, “I've not decided. Can you suggest any?” “Let us go on a picnic,” said Hira. “What an excellent idea it is!” said Mira. 28. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Sylhet Board-2016] "Why are you looking so happy?" Dipa said to Rupali. "My brother sent a mobile phone for me yesterday," replied Rupali. "But what's the use of it to you? I think it is a mere wastage of money?" said Dipa. "No, I can communicate .with others in the shortest possible time," said Rupali. 29. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Barisal Board-2016] Mrs. Nasima said to her student, “I heard the news of your illness yesterday. How are you now?” " I feel a bit well today, Madam," replied the student. "Don't worry. You will come round soon," said Mrs. Nasima. 30. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dinajpur Board-2016] Rosamond said to her mother, "What is it, Mum? I didn't want this black thing and the terrible smell." Mother said, "I don't know my dear." Rosamond again said to her mother, "But what shall I do with it?" Mother said, "I can't tell." "Okay, Mum, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water. 31. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Chattogram Board-2016] “May I come in, Sir?” said the guardian. "Yes, come in, please", said the Headmaster. The guardian said, "We, all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality". The Headmaster said, "Let's plan something for their betterment." 32. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board- 2016] The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" “Yes sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?" said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal," replied the man. 33. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Cumilla Board-2016] "Hello rickshawpuller, will you go?" said I. "Where?" said the rickshawpuller. "I want to go to the railway station." "I may go, if you pay me 200 taka." said the rickshawpuller. SSC Examination- 2015 All Board Questions 34. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Dhaka Board-2015] “Good morning, students,” said the teacher. "How are you?" "We are fine, sir. What about you?" "I am fine too. Please, sit down." "Have you prepared your lesson?" the teacher asked. "Sorry, sir, we have not prepared our lesson," they replied. 35. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur Board 2015] Once a rich banker said to the cobbler, “How much do you earn a year?” The cobbler replied laughing, “I never count in this way. I earn barely enough to pass a day. And I'm happy.” Are you really happy?” said the banker. 36. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Jashore Board-2015; Dinajpur Board-2012] The teacher said to the student, “Have you prepared your lesson today?” “No, Sir”, replied the student. The teacher said, "Why?" "I was suffering from a headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow," said the student. 37. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Rajshahi Board-2015] "Konica, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher, "Yes, sir," she replied. "But I have not understood one grammatical point." The teacher assured her saying, "Come to my room, I will help you understand the point." "Thank you, sir", she smilingly said. 38. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Chittagong Board-2015; Dhaka Board-2012] “Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Shihab. “No, I have never been there,” replied Labib. “But I desire for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea beach last year,” said Shihab. "Let us go there this week," said Labib. 39. Change the narrative style of the following text: [Sylhet Board-2015] The girl said to the teacher, "Sir, I shall be grateful if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday." The teacher said, "I have become really happy to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that. You like." "Thank you, Sir." Said the girl. "You are welcome", said the teacher. 40. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dinajpur-2013; Cumilla Board-2010; Chattogram Board-2010: Jashore Board-2008; Rajshahi Board-2008] The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I have been starving for three days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I am unable to work,” the old man replied. 41. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Dhaka Board-2008] "We would like to go on an excursion. Can we have vour permission, Sir?" said the students. "Yes, you can arrange it after the examination is over. And you should choose a historical place for that", replied the headmaster. "Thank you, sir," 42. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Barishal Board-2008] “Great king of the genies” called the monster. “I will never again disobey you.” Hearing those words, the fisherman became brave and said, "Tell me why you were locked up in the vase." The gaint angrily looked at him and said, "Speak to me more politely or I shall kill you." 43. Change the narrative style of the following text. [Sylhet Board-2008] Once I said to a sweet little girl, “What is your mother's name?” She replied cleverly, “I know my mother's name but I won't tell you that.” I said, “What a clever girl you are! I don't tell my mother's name to anybody whom I don't know," she spoke with an air of confidence. Advanced (6)(University) Passage Narration Worksheet -5.0 ​ HSC Examination- 2019 All Board Questions 1. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board-2019] "Where do you like to go sir?" asked the ticket seller. "Cox's Bazar," replied the stranger. "How many tickets do you need?" "I will buy five tickets." "Take these tickets. They will cost three thousand taka," said the ticket seller. 2. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2019] "Why are you loitering here and there now? Are you in trouble ?" said the school teacher. "I am loitering because I have none to take care me," said the boy. The school teacher said, "Do you feel hungry?" "Yes, I am very hungry now," said the boy. 3. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Rajshahi Board-2019] A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and said, "How are you, my dear? What can I do for you? Only tell me. Is there anything in the world that I can bring for you? " "Thank you," said the hen. "Do you be good enough to leave me, and I have no fear but I shall soon be well." 4. Change the following narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Jashore Board-2019] “Have you learnt your lessons ?” father said to Arman. "No, I've forgotten," said he. "That's very bad. You must be more careful about your preparation for the examination. By doing so you can make a good result," said his father. "Thank you very much for your timely advice." 5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Sylhet Board-2019] "Why did you stop me? I didn't do anything wrong. did I? " asked Riyad. "You were driving too fast," said the traffic sergeant, giving him a glare, " Now! Show me your driving license." 6. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Barishal Board-2019] Returning home, my mother said to me. "Your progress in studies is very slow. You always move about with a group of your friends. Aren't you idling away your time with them? Can't you be more serious? " "I am sorry and I will amend myself," I replied. 7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Chattogram Board-2019 ;Rajshahi Board-2017] "Whose picture is it?" I asked. "A little girl's of course, " said Grandmother. "Can't you tell? " "Yes, but did you know the girl? " "Yes, I knew her," said Granny, "But she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn't tell you about her." 8. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:[Dinajpur Board-2019;Cumilla Board-2013] "My sons" said he, "A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you." "Where is it hidden?" said the sons. "I am about to tell you," said the old man. "But you must dig the land for it." HSC Examination- 2018 All Board Questions 9. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [HSC Exam Kh Set-2018] "How much do you want ?" said the Mayor. "A thousand guilders, " said the pied piper. "All right," said the Mayor. "We'll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?" Now, said the Pied Piper. 10. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [HSC Exam Kha Set-2018;Dinajpur Board-2012] "Will you buy my hair?" asked Della. I buy hair," said Madame. "Take your hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it." "Twenty dollars," said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. "Give it to me quick," said Della. HSC Examination- 2017 All Board Questions 11. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board-2017; Jashore Board-2012] "Follow my example," she said as we shook hands," and never ear more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do better than that," said retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight. "Humorist," she cried gaily, jumping into a cab. 12. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2017;Dinajpur Board-2016] “Have you saved something for the future?” said the Richman. “No,” said the cobbler. “I am happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.” “No, that would not do,” said the Richman. “I like to see you above want. Have this money and keep it.” 13. Change the narrative style by using direct speech: [Jashore Board-2017] The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied that they had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to listen to his lecture attentively and they would be able to know about him. He also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and instructive. 14. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Sylhet Board-2017] "Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?" asked the passer-by. "I am crying because I have none to look after me," said the street child. "Are you hungry?" "Yes, I am," said the boy. 15. Rewrite the following in the reported speech: [Barishal Board-2017] “Please give me your English grammar book,” said Fahim. “I can not give it,” said Arman. "I have to take it with me in the class." "I shall return the book before the class starts, Said Fahim. "Take it," said Arman. Thanks," said Fahim. 16. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: [Chattogram Board-2017] The witness told the international crimes tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the door. He added that he had seen many Al Badr men and the members of the Pakistani army on his house premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the Al - Badr men. The witness answered that he could recognize one Hamid in his village who had brought the members of the Pakistani army to the village. 17. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:[Dinajpur Board 2017] He said to me, “I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged you will kindly lend me your dictionary.” “I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of my books that you think of use to you,” said I. HSC Examination- 2016 All Board Questions 18. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Dhaka Board 2016] “Where do you come from?” I asked him. “From San Carlos,” he said and smiled. "I was taking care of animals, "Oh," I said, not quite understanding, " yes," he said. “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.” 19. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Cumilla Board-2016] One day Hazrat Omar (R) became shocked to see the sufferings of a woman and said, "Where do you live? " The woman said. "I live in a poor hut south end to this town. I'm hungry but there is no food in my house. Will you give me something to eat?” Hazrat Omar (R) said, “Go back home. I'm coming with food and money for you.” 20. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Rajshahi Board-2016] “Have you cut your nails short?” The teacher said to Maruf. "No, I've forgotten Sir," said Maruf. “That's very bad. You must be more careful about neatness and cleanliness. By doing so, you can prevent diarrhoea and some other diseases too,” said the teacher. 21. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: [Jashore Board-2016] I told the rickshaw puller that he had carried me a long way. Then I asked him how much I should pay him. I further asked him if fifty taka would do. He replied that anything was all right. 22. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: [Sylhet Board-2016] Once I asked a little girl what her mother's name was. She replied that she could remember her mother's name but she would not tell me that. She added that she did not tell her mother's name to anyone whom she did not know. I exclaimed with admiration that she was a very clever girl. 23. Change the narrative style by using Indirect speech: [Barishal Board-2016] "Do you know Bangladesh Open University offers an English self - learning course?" Sejan said to Shawan. "Yes, I have heard it from my father who works as a tutor of the course. It is a six-month course known as CELP," said Shawan. 24. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: [Chattogram Board-2016] "Why are your children crying, my daughter ?" said the Caliph. They have been starving " said the woman. "Have you none else the world?" "My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, they are in great distress. They have to starve sometimes." "Oh! Let me see, how I can help you ?" said the Caliph. 25. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: "Why are you putting the food in your pocket, sir? Why don't you eat?" asked the nobleman. "I am doing the right thing. My dress deserves these rich dishes," replied Sheikh Saadi. "I am sorry. I don't understand what you mean to say," said the nobleman. INDIRECT INTO DIRECT SPEECH The conversion of Indirect to Direct Speech generally presents no special difficulties. Follow all the rules which we learned for changing the Direct to Indirect Speech in reverse for changing Indirect to Direct Speech. Narration change from Indirect to direct speech follows the reverse rules of changing the narration from Direct to Indirect speech. So, if you attentively learn the rules of narration change from Direct to Indirect, it would be easy to change narration from Indirect to Direct speech. Rule 1 To convert indirect speech to direct speech, we have to add punctuation marks at proper places. Reported clause of the sentence should be put inside a quotation mark. A comma also have to be added. e.g. Indirect: Ratan said that he was drinking tea. Direct: Ratan said, “I am drinking tea.” Rule 2 In case of changing narration from indirect to direct speech, conjunction such as that, if, whether, should be omitted. e.g. Indirect: Mohit asked if I was okay. Direct: Mohit said, “Are you okay?” Here the conjunction ‘if’ is omitted. Rule 3 While changing indirect to direct speech, the tense of the sentence changes. The tense of the reported clause is restored to the tense in which the original speaker has spoken the words. e.g. Indirect: Priyanka said that she liked reading books. Direct: Priyanka said, “I like reading books.” Rule 4 In this case, the sentence does not always ends with full stop. While changing indirect to direct speech, the ending punctuation mark depends on the type of sentence. It can be an exclamatory mark in case of exclamatory sentence or a question mark in case of interrogative sentence. e.g. Indirect: Bipasha asked Rakesh what he was doing. Direct: Bipasha said to Rakesh, “What are you doing?” Indirect: She exclaimed with horror that the sight was very horrible. Direct: She said, “What a horrible sight!” Rule 5 Pronouns, time, place also changes accordingly from indirect to direct. e.g. Indirect: Father told me to go home then. Direct: Father said, “Go home now.” Here ‘then’ changes to ‘now’. Indirect: Rupa said that she read poetry. Direct: Rupa said, “I read poetry.” ‘She’ pronoun is replaced by ‘I’. ​ Examples: • Indirect: Clinton asked John to go with him. • Direct: Clinton said to John, “Come with me." • Indirect: The stranger asked Alice where he lived. • Direct: The stranger said to Alice, ‘where do you live?’ • Indirect: An old mouse asked who would bell the cat. • Direct: An old mouse said, “Who will bell the cat?" • Indirect: Ram said to his mother that he would be late that night. • Direct: Ram said to his mother, “I will be late today night Follow all the rules which we learned for changing the Direct to Indirect Speech in reverse for changing Indirect to Direct Speech. ​ Narration Worksheet-5.20 ​ Put the following in Direct Speech: - He asked Ratan to go with him. Rama replied that he could not do so. He asked his father when the next letter would come. His father replied that there might not be another that year. Rama asked me what had become of Hari. I told him that I had not seen him for months. The master requested that they would attend carefully to what he was saying. I wrote that I would visit him next day. He observed that he had never liked doing that. I told them to be quiet. He asked me if I had anything to say. Rama asked Hari if he would change places with him. He said that he was tired, and that he wished to go to bed. An old mouse asked who would bell the cat. John said that he wanted to be a soldier. He asked me where I was going. He asked me what I wanted. Abdul said that he had seen that picture. The boy said that he would go with us. He said that the earth moves round the sun. The stranger asked Alice where she lived. I asked Mary if she would lend me a pencil. He told us that he had waited an hour. The lady inquired if he was now quite well again. He said that he had come to see them. He said that though he had come, it was against his will. The speaker said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that evening. He asked them whether they would listen to such a man. He asked me if I would accompany him. He ordered him to leave the room and forbade him to return. The mother asked her boy where he had been all the afternoon. Hari asked Rama if he had read the letter. The King asked the philosopher whom he considered the happiest man living. The magistrate asked the prisoner what he was doing with his hand in the gentleman's pocket. The fox cried out to the goat that a thought had just come into his head. He advised his sons not to quarrel amongst themselves, when he was dead but to remain united. The lion told the fox that he was very weak, that his teeth had fallen out, and that he had no appetite. He replied that he had promised to reward his soldiers and that he had kept his word. The swami asked the villagers to bring him a glass of milk. The teacher told the boys to sit down. The officer shouted to his men to halt. The King ordered the Hatter to take off his hat. The teacher advised him not to read so fast. He asked me to wait until he came. He told his servant to hurry up and not to waste time. Their mother told the children to run away. He asked his daughter to take his golden jug and fetch him some water from the well. His master ordered him to go down to bazar and bring him some oil and a lump of ice. He reminded me that he had often told me, not to play with fire. The teacher remarked that they had all done it very badly. They wrote that it was time they had thought about settling the matter. The teacher promised that he would ex­plain it if they would come before school the next day. She wrote that she was waiting and watching and longing for her son's return. The examiner's orders were that no one was to bring books into the room nor ask him questions about what he had told them to do. The dwarf asked her to promise him that when she was Queen she would give him her first-born child. He said that it was his horse and 'that if he did not prove it in a few minutes he would give up his claim. He cried that he would avenge her/my wrongs and that he would not enter Athens until he punished the king who had so cruelly treated her/me. He wrote and said that he was unable to come just then because he was ill, but he would certainly start as soon as he was well enough to do so. One day he sent for Cassim and told him that he was then old enough to earn his liv­ing, so he had to set off and make his own way in the world. He asked her what she wanted. He asked how my (her/his) father was. He asked whether I (she/he) was going home with him. He enquired when I (she/he) intended to pay him. He asked us why we were all sitting about there doing nothing. The prince asked whether I (she/he/we/they) really came from China. The poor man exclaimed whether none of them would help him. The young Rakshas asked which way she had gone. Aladdin asked the magician what he had done to deserve so severe a blow. I asked whether he (she/they) did not know the way home. He asked whether I (she/he) wrote a good hand. The judge finally asked whether he (she) had anything to say on behalf of the prisoner. The boy enquired of his father which the proper way to answer the question Was. Ulysses asked the bird whether it had any­thing to tell him. - The young sparrow asked its mother what that queer object was. Then aloud he asked the boy to tell him whether the miller was within. They asked who he was and what he wanted. Stroking the bird's feathers, she asked af­fectionately whether it had come to comfort her in her sor­row. The Rajah was deeply grieved and asked his wife what be could do for her. When the sun got low, the king's son asked Jack where they could lodge that night, since they had no money. She asked him what was it that made him so much stronger and braver than any other man. When the Brahmin approached, the first thief asked why he carried a dog on his back and whether he was not ashamed. Mr. Squeers exclaimed with a sigh that milk was, to be sure, a very rare article in London. He angrily remarked that I (he/ she) was a very stupid fellow. He exclaimed sadly that he was ruined. He exclaimed sadly that their foes were too strong. - He remarked that I/he was a very lazy boy and that I/he had done my/ his work very badly. They exclaimed that they had passed the holiday merrily. He exclaimed that it was a nuisance. He remarked that it was very cruel of him. He exclaimed that it was a great pity I (she/ he/they/we, had not come

BCS ,JOBS Previous Questions BCS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 10TH TO 41ST BCS ENGLISH QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ​ 41st BCS English questions solution 1। ‘Shylock’ is a character in the play- (ক) Twelfth Night (খ) The Merchant of Venice (গ) Romeo and Juliet (ঘ) Measure for Measure উত্তর: (খ) The Merchant of Venice 2 ‘Vanity Fair’ is a novel written by- (ক) D. H. Lawrence (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray (গ) Joseph Conrad (ঘ) Virginia Woolf উত্তর: (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray 3. ‘Pip’ is the protagonist in Charles Dickens’ novel- (ক) A Christmas Carol (খ) A Tale of Two Cities (গ) Oliver Twist (ঘ) Great Expectations উত্তর: (ঘ) Great Expectations 4.‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ was written by the author of – (ক) Lord Jim (খ) The Rainbow (গ) Ulysses (ঘ) A Passage to India উত্তর: (খ) The Rainbow 5. Identify the word that can be used as both singular and plural: (ক) wood (খ) issue (গ) fish (ঘ) light উত্তর: (গ) fish 6.Find out the correct passive form of the sentence ‘Who taught you French? (ক)By whom you were taught French? (খ) By whom French was taught you? (গ) French was taught you by whom? (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? উত্তর: (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? 7.The old man was tired of walking.’ Here ‘walking is a/an- (ক) present participle (খ) adjective (গ) common noun (ঘ) gerund উত্তর: (ঘ) gerund 8.Which one is a correct sentence? (ক) The doctor found my pulse. (খ) The doctor took my pulse. (গ) The doctor examined my pulse. (ঘ) The doctor saw my pulse. উত্তর: (খ) The doctor took my pulse. 9. ‘I will not let you go.’ In this sentence ‘go’ is a/an- (ক) infinitive (খ) gerund (গ) participle (ঘ) verbal noun উত্তর: (ক) infinitive 10.When Ushashi entered ——the room everybody stopped talking. (ক) into (খ) in (গ) to (ঘ) no preposition required উত্তর: (ঘ) no preposition required 11.The play The Birthday Party is written by- (ক) Samuel Beckett (খ) Henry Livings (গ) Harold Pinter (ঘ) Arthur Miller উত্তর: (গ) Harold Pinter 12.Who is the author of the first scientific romance The Time Machine? (ক) H. G. Wells (খ) Samuel Butler (গ) Henry James (ঘ) George Moore উত্তর: (ক) H. G. Wells 13.‘Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. Here ‘regarding’ is a/an- (ক) gerund (খ) apposition (গ) preposition (ঘ) conjunction উত্তর: (গ) preposition 14.Seleet the correct comparative form of the sentence- “A string of pearls was not so bright as her teeth”. (ক) Her teeth was more brighter than a string of pearls. (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. (গ) A string of pearls was brighter than her teeth. (ঘ) A string of pearls were very bright than her teeth. উত্তর: (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. 15.”Come on, it’s time to go home. Here ‘home’ is a/an- (ক) noun (খ ) verb (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ঘ) adverb 16. ‘Huffing and puffing, we arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare. In this sentence the verb ‘arrived’ is- (ক) intransitive (খ) transitive (গ) causative (ঘ) defective উত্তর: (ক) intransitive 17.Which one of the following is a common gender? (ক) king (খ) sovereign (গ) emperor (ঘ) queen উত্তর: (খ) sovereign 18.To win a prize is my ambition. The underlined part of the Sentence is a/an- (ক) adjective phrase (খ) noun phrase (গ) adverb phrase (ঘ) conjunctional phrase উত্তর: (খ) noun phrase 19.Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘terse: (ক) concise (খ) detailed (গ)expressive (ঘ) descriptive উত্তর: (খ) detailed Exp: ‘Terse’ means abruptly or brusquely short. The correct antonym is ‘detailed’ which means complete and thorough. 20”Who’s that? In this sentence that is a/an- (ক) pronoun (খ) conjunction (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ক) pronoun 21.What is the noun form of the word ‘know’? (ক) knowing (খ) knowledge (গ) knowledgeable (ঘ) known উত্তর: (খ) knowledge 22.‘Why, then, ’tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it s ’. This extract is taken from the drama – (ক) King Lear (খ) Macbeth (গ) As You Like It (ঘ) Hamlet উত্তর: (ঘ) Hamlet 23.”Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive to seek, to find, and not to yield’ is taken from the poem written by – (ক) Robert Browning (খ) Matthew Arnold (গ) Alfred Tennyson (ঘ) Lord Byron উত্তর: (গ) Alfred Tennyson 24.”Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means to- (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. (খ) say exactly what you feel or think. (গ) return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. (ঘ) give somebody mental peace. উত্তর: (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. 25. ‘I shall help you provided you obey me. Here the underlined word is a/an- (ক) adverb (খ) adjective (গ) conjunction (ঘ) verb উত্তর: (গ) conjunction 26.Identify the correct spelling: (ক) questionaire (খ) questionoir (গ) questionnaire (ঘ) questionair উত্তর: (গ) questionnaire 27.Which ‘but’ is a preposition? (ক) It is but right to admit our faults. (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? (গ) We tried hard, but did not succeed. (ঘ) There is no one but likes him. উত্তর: (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? 28.Who is not a romantic poet? (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) S.T. Coleridge (গ) John Keats (ঘ) T. S. Eliot উত্তর: (ঘ) T. S. Eliot 29.In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet was prince of – (ক) Norway (খ) Britain (গ) Denmark (ঘ) France উত্তর: (গ) Denmark 30.Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore are characters from the novel – (ক) David Copperfield (খ) The Return of the Native (গ) A Passage to India (ঘ) Adam Bede উত্তর: (গ) A Passage to India 31.Time held me green and dying, Though I sang in my chains like the sea. These lines have been quoted from Dylan Thomas’ poem – (ক) The Flower (খ) Fem Hill (গ) By Fire (ঘ) After the Funeral উত্তর: (খ) Fem Hill 32.One whose attitude is ‘eat, drink and be merry is- (ক) materialistic (খ) epicurean (গ) cynic (ঘ) stoic উত্তর: (খ) epicurean 33.’Was this the face that launch’d a thousand ships. And burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Who speaks the famous lines? (ক) Caesar (খ) Antony (গ) Faustus (ঘ) Romeo উত্তর: (গ) Faustus 34.The Character ‘Alfred Doolittle’ is taken from Shaw’s play titled- (ক) Pygmalion (খ) Man and Superman (গ) The Doctor’s Dilemma (ঘ) Mrs. Warren’s Profession উত্তর: (ক) Pygmalion 35.The poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ is written by- (ক) W. B. Yeats (খ) T. S. Eliot (গ) Walter Scott (ঘ) Robert Browning উত্তর: (খ) T. S. Eliot 40th BCS English questions solution 1. Please write to me at the above address. The word 'above' in this sentence is a/an- A. Noun B. Adjective C. Pronoun D. Adverb Ans: B 2. In which sentence is the word ‘past’ used as preposition? A. Writing letters is a thing of the past. B. I look back on the past without regret. C. I called out to him as he ran past. D. Tania was a wonderful singer, but she's past her prime. Ans: D 3. The word ‘sibling’ means- A. a brother B. a sister C. A brother or sister D. An infant Ans: C 4. As she was talking, he suddenly broke- saying, That's a lie! A. Off B. In C. Down D. Into Ans: B 5. You may go for a walk if you feel- it. A. About B. On C. Like D. For Ans: C 6. Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly: A. Consciencious B. Perseverance C. Convalescence D. Maintenance Ans: A 7. ‘You look terrific in that dress’ The word ‘terrific’ in the above sentence means- A. excellent B. funny C. very ugly D. horrible Ans: A 8. Someone who is capricious is- A. easily irritated B. wise and willing to cooperate C. exceedingly conceited and arrogant D. know for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour Ans: D 9. Which one of the following words is masculine? A. mare B. Lad C. Pillow D. Pony Ans: B 10. A man whose wife has died is called a - A. Window B. Widower C. Spinster D. Bachelor Ans: B 11. Which word is similar to ‘ appal’? A. deceive B. confuse C. dismay D. solicit Ans: C 12. Which Word means the opposite of ‘ dearth’? A. lack B. abundance C. poverty D. shortage Ans: B 13. Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form: A. aircraft B. intention C. mouse D. thesis Ans: A 14. Identify the determiner in the following sentence: ‘I have no news for you.' A. have B. news C. no D. for Ans: C 15. A lost opportunity never returns. Here lost is a - A. gerund B. verbal noun C. gerund infinitive D. participle Ans: D 16. The saying‘ enough is enough’ is used when you want- A. something to continue B. something to stop C. something to continue until it's enough D. to tell instructions are clear Ans: B 17. ‘He ran with great speed’. The underlined part of the sentence is a- A. noun phrase B. adverb phrase C. adjective phrase D. participle phrase Ans: B 18. We must not be late, else we will miss the train. This is a- A. compound sentence B. complex sentence C. simple sentence D. interrogative sentence Ans: A 19. Change the voice: Who is calling me? A. By whom an I called? B. By whom I am called? C. By whom am I being called? D. Whom am I called? Ans: C 20. An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called- A. corrigendum B. postscript C. NB D. RSVP Ans: B 21. The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope is a/an - A. epic B. ballad C. mock-heroic poem D. elegy Ans: C 22. Which of the following is not an American poet? A. Robert Frost B. W.B Yeats C. Emily Dickinson D. Langston Hughes Ans: B 23. William Shakespeare was born in- A. 1616 B. 1664 C. 1564 D. 1493 Ans: C 24. Tennyson ‘In Memoriam’ is an elegy on the death of - A. John Milton B. John Keats C. Arthur Henry Hallam D. Sydney Smith Ans: C 25. ‘Sweet Helen’ make me immortal with a kiss.' The sentence has been taken from the play- A. Romeo and Juliet B. Caesar and Cleopatra C. Doctor Faustus D. Antony and Cleopatra Ans: C 26. ‘What's in name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet’_ A. Juliet B. Romeo C. Portia D. Rosalind Ans: A 27. ‘Man's love is of man's life a thing apart, Tis women's whole existence.'_ This is taken from the poem of_ A. P.B. Shelley B. Lord Byron C. John Keats D. Edmund Spenser Ans: B 28. Who translated the ‘Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam’ into English? A. Thomas Carlyle B. Edward Fitzgerald C. D.G. Rossetti D. William Thackeray Ans: B 29. ‘Ulysses’ is a novel written by_ A. Joseph Conrad B. Thomas Hardy C. Charles Dickens D. James Joyce Ans: D 30. The short story ‘The Diamond Necklace’ was written by_ A. Guy Dr Maupassant B. O Henry C. Somerset Maugham D. George Orwell Ans: A 31. ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’_Who said this? A. Macbeth B. Lady Macbeth C. Lady Macduff D. Macduff Ans: B 32. ‘Where are the songs of spring? Aye, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too.’_ Who wrote this? A. William Shakespeare B. Robert Browning C. John Keats D. Samuel Coleridge Ans: C 33. Who is the central character of ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Bronte? A. Mr. Earnshaw B. Catherine C. Heathcliff D. Hindley Earnshaw Ans: C 34. ‘The old order changeth, yielding place to new.’_ This line is extracted from Tennyson's poem_ A. The Lotos-Eaters B. Tithonus C. Locksley Hall D. Morte d' Arthur Ans: D 35. Who wrote the poem ‘The Good-Morrow’? A. George Herbert B. Andrew Marvell C. John Donne D. Henry Vaughan Ans: C 39th BCS English questions solution 1. A person who believes that law and governments are not necessary is known as – A. a militant B. an anarchist C. a terrorist D. an extremist Ans: B 2. He went to —-hospital because he had……heart attack. A. no article, an B. the, no article C. a, an D. no article, a Ans: D 3. Complete the sentence- Had I known you were waiting outside, I….. A. had invited you to come in B. would invite you to come in C. would be inviting you to come in D. would have invited you to come in Ans: D 4. Cricket is a kind of game and also a name of – A. insect B. food C. bird D. flower Ans: A 5. When we want to mean a government by richest class we use the term– A. Oligarchy B. Plutocracy C. Cryptocracy D. Aristocracy Answer: B 6. Hospitals …. the sick. A. Operate B. treat C. admit D. nurse Ans: B 7. The Warning of the authority falls on deaf ears – Here Warning does the function of_ A. adverb B. adjective C. verb D. Noun Ans: D 8. The word ‘Culinary’ is related to– A. printing B. cooking C. dress D. musical instruments Ans: B 9. Identify the correct Passive voice of the sentence below: Do you know them? A. Are they known by you? B. Would they be known by you? C. Are they known with you? D. Are they known to you? Ans: D 10. Panacea means – A. cure all B. pancreatic C. widespread D. gland Ans: A 11. What is the plural number of ‘ovum’? A. ovams B. ovumes C. ovumes D. ova Ans: D 12. কোন শব্দযুগলটি ভিন্ন? A. False, True B. Sharp, Blunt C. Love, Affection D. Abundance, Scarcity Ans: C 13. ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a _ by Charles Dickens. A. Ballad B. Sketch story C. Historical novel D. Short novel Ans: D 14. ‘There was a small reception following the wedding’. The word ‘following’ in the sentence above is a/an – A. Preposition B. adjective C. Adverb D. Noun Ans: A 15. Which of the following words has been formed with a prefix? A. Amoral B. authentic C. amnesia D. aspersions Ans: A [ Amoral- lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something] 16. লেফটেন্যান্ট এর সঠিক বানান কোনটি? A. Lieaftenant B. Lieaftenant C. Leiftenant D. Lieutenant Ans: D 17. ‘To be, or not to be that is the quotation’_ is a famous soliloquy from_ A. Macbeth B. King Lear C. Othello D. Hamlet Ans: D 18. ‘Geriatrics’ is the branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care of – A. Newly-weds B. Old women C. Newborn babies D. Old People Ans: D 18. নিচের উপমা টি পূর্ণকারী কোনটি? Finger: Hand: Leaf: A. Flower B. Twig C. Tree D. Branch Ans: B 19. Love for the whole world is called – A. Philanthropy B. Misogyny C. benevolence D. Misanthropy Ans: A 20. Select the word with right spelling – A. Schizophrenia B. Seizophrania C. Scizophrenia D. Schizophrania Ans: A 21. A soporific speech is likely to – A. be incomprehensible B. appeal primarily to emotions C. Put one to sleep D. stimulation action Ans: C 22. The word ‘Florid’ indicates. A. flour B. foliage C. floor D. flower Ans: D 38th BCS English Question 01. Who is the author of ‘Man and Superman? a. G.B. Shaw b. Thomas Hardy c. Ernest Hamingway d. Charles Dcikens Ans. a. G.B. Shaw 02. The most famous Satanist in English literature is— a. Jonathan Swift b. Alexander Pope c. Joseph Addison d. Richard Stell Ans. a. Jonathan Swift 03. What is the plural form of the word ‘louse’? a. louses b. lice c. lices d. licess Ans. b. lice 04. Choose the correct sentence: a. He refrained to take any drastic action b. He refrained on taking any drastic action c. He refrained in taking any drastic action d. He refrained from taking any drastic action Ans. d. He refrained from taking any drastic action 05. Which word is closest in meaning to ‘Franchise’? a. utility b. frankness c. privilege d. superficial Ans. c. privilege 06. ‘Once in a blue moon’ means— a. always b. very rarely c. nearly d. hourly Ans. b. very rarely 07. ‘Jacobean Period’ of English Literature refers to— a. 1558-1603 b. 1625-1649 c. 1603-1625 d. 1649-1660 Ans. c. 1603-1625 08. A retired officer lives next door. Here, the underlined word in used as a/an: a. Gerund b. adverb c. preposition d. participle Ans. d. participle 09. Choose the appropriate preposition in the blank of the following sentence: Eight men were concerned--- the plot. a. at b. with c. in d. for Ans. d. for 10. Fill in the gap with the right tense: When water—it turns into ice. a. will freeze b. freezes c. would freeze d. froze Ans. b. freezes 11. Which one is the correct antonym of ‘frugal’? a. Extraordinary b. spendthrift c. economical d. authentic Ans. b. spendthrift 12. Choose the meaning of the idiom— ‘Take the bull by the horns’ a. To challenge the enemy with courage b. Force the enemy to submit c. Out of one’s wit d. Surrender before the enemy Ans. a. To challenge the enemy with courage 13. Fill in the blank with the correct quantifier. I still have—money. a. a few b. quite a few c. many d. a little Ans. d. a little 14. Select the right compound structure of the sentence: ‘Though he is poor, he is honest’. a. He is poor and honest b. As he is poor, he is honest c. He is poor but honest d. Sine he is poor, he is honest. Ans. c. He is poor but honest 15. Where do the following lines occur in? ‘Alone, alone, all, all alone, Alone on a wide, wide sea.---` a. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner b. Kubla Khan c. The Nightingale d. The dungeon Ans. a. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 16. ‘For God’s sake hold your tongue, and let me love.’ This line is written by— a. Emily Dickinson b. T.S. Eliot c. Mathew Arnold d. John Donne Ans. d. John Donne 17. Fill in the blanks: Tourists – their reservations well in advance if they want to fly to Cox’s Bazar. a. better to had get b. had better to get c. had better got d. had better get Ans. d. had better get 18. The sun went down. The underlined word is used here as a/an: a. preposition b. adverb c. noun d. conjunction Ans: b. adverb 19. Which one of the following words is in singular form? a. agenda b. oases c. radius d. formulae Ans. c. radius 20. Identify the right passive voice of ‘it is impossible to do this’. a. Doing this is impossible b. This is impossible to be done c. This is must be done d. This can’t be done Ans. b. This is impossible to be done 21. Of the following authors, who wrote an epic? a. John Milton b. Jane Mansfield c. William Cowper d. William Shakespeare Ans. a. John Milton 22. The literary term ‘euphemism’ means— a. vague idea b. inoffensive expression c. a sonnet d. wise saying Ans. b. inoffensive expression 23. ‘Mutton’ is a/an a. Common noun b. Abstract noun c. Material noun d. Proper noun Ans. c. Material noun 24. Reading is an excellent habit. Here, the underlined word is a— a. Verbal noun b. Participle c. Verb d. Gerund Ans. d. Gerund 25. Which one of the following words is an example of a distributive pronoun? a. such b. either c. that d. any Ans. b. either 26. Who is not a Victorian poet? a. Mathew Arnold b. Alexander Pope c. Robert Browning d. Alfred Tennyson Ans. b. Alexander Pope 27. A speech of too many word is called— a. A big speech b. Maiden speech c. An unimportant speech d. A verbose speech Ans. d. A verbose speech 28. ‘Strike while the iron is hot’ is an example of— a. Noun Clause b. Adjective clause c. Adverbial clause d. Subordinate clause Ans. c. Adverbial clause 29. The play ‘The Spanish Tragedy’ is written by— a. Thomas Kyd b. Christopher Marlowe c. Shakespeare d. Ben Jonson Ans. a. Thomas Kyd 30. Who among the following Indian English writers is a famous novelist? a. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak b. R.K. Narayan c. Nissim Ezekiel d. Kamala Das Ans. b. R.K. Narayan 31. The word ‘Panegyric’ means a. Criticism b. elaborate praise c. curse d. high sound Ans. b. elaborate praise 32. Select the correctly spelt word: a. heterogeneous b. heterogeneous c. hetrogeneous d. hetroganeous Ans. b. heterogeneous 33. ‘Among’ is a preposition that is used when--- people are involved. a. two b. more than two c. two or more than two d. four only Ans. b. more than two 34. Which period is known as ‘The golden age of English literature’? a. The Victorian age b. The Elizabeth I age c. The Restoration age d. The eighteenth Century Ans. b. The Elizabeth I age 35. Which one in the correct indirect narration? ‘Why have you beaten my dog? he said to me. a. He demanded me why had I beaten his dog. b. He asked me why I have had beaten his dog. c. He enquired my why had I had beaten his dog. d. He demanded of me why I had beaten his dog. Ans. d. He demanded of me why I had beaten his dog. ​ ​ 37 TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Which of the following words is in singular form? a. formulae b. agenda c. oases d. radius ans: d. radius 02. Choose the correct sentence: a. All of id depending on you b. All of it are depending on you c. All of it depends on you d. All of it are depended on you Ans: c. All of it depends on you 03. “A rooling some gathers no moas” The complex form of the sentence is -- a. Since a stone is rooling, it gathers no moss. b. Though a stone rolls, it gathers no moss. c. A stone what rools gathers no moss d. A stone that rolls gathers no moss. Ans: A stone that rolls gathers no moss 04. A Chard was appended to the report. Here ‘appended’ means— a. changed b. removed c. joined d. shortened Ans: c. joined 05. The mother sat vigilantly beside the sick baby. Here vigilantly’ is— a. a noun b. an adverb c. an adjective d. none of these Ans: b. an adverb 06. The new offer of job was alluring, Here ‘alluring’ means—of this sentence is--- a. unexpected b. tempting c. disappointing d. ordinary Ans: b. tempting 07. “Who planted this tree here”? The correct passive voice of this sentence is--- a. By who the tree was planted here? b. Who the tree had been planted hereby? c. The tree was planted here by whom? d. By whom had the tree been planted here? Ans: a. By who the tree was planted here? 08. Fraility the name is women. Here ‘Fraility’ is: a. A noun b. An adjective c. An adverb d. A verb Ans: a. A noun 09. Education is enlightening. Here ‘enlightening’ is: a. A gerund b. A participle c. An infinitive d. A finite verb Ans: a. A gerund 10. Choose the appropriate prepositions in the blank of the following sentence: The family doesn’t feel ____ going outing this season. a. in b. on c. like d. of Ans: c. like 11. Fill in the blank with appropriate use of tense I couldn’t mend the computer myself, so I ___ at a shop a. had it mended b. had it mend c. did it mend d. had mended Ans: a. had it mended 12. Use the appropriate article— I saw ___ one eyed man when I was walking on the road. a. a b. an c. the d. no article is needed Ans: a. a 13. The word ‘Omnivorous’ means: a. eating all types of food b. eating only fruits c. eating only meat d. eating grass and plants only Ans: a. eating all types of food 14. Complete the following sentence choosing the appropriate option: It’s raining cats and dogs, so-- a. Watch out for falling animals b. Make sure you take an umbrella. c. Keep your pets inside. d. Keep the windows open. Ans: b. Make sure you take an umbrella. 15. The phrase ‘Achilles’ heel’ means: a. A strong point b. A weak point c. A permanent solution d. A serous idea Ans: b. A weak point 16. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is--- a. A noun phrase b. An adjective phrase c. An infinitive phrase d. An adverbial phrase Ans: d. An adverbial phrase 17. This is the book I lost. Here ‘I lost’ is--- a. A noun clause b. An adverbial clause c. An adjective clause d. None of the three Ans: c. An adjective clause 18. Which do you think is the nearest in meaning to ‘proviso’ a. Sanction b. substitute c. stipulation d. directive Ans: c. stipulation 19. Cassandra is a night owl, so she doesn’t usually get up until about: a. 11 a.m b. 11 p.m c. 7 a.m d. 7 p.m Ans: d. 7 p.m 20. Select the word that is the most closely opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: DELETERIOUS a. toxic b. spurious c. harmless d. lethal Ans: c. harmless 21. “Gerontion” is a poem by--- a. T.S. Eliot b. W.B. Yeats c. Mathew Arnold d. Robert Browning Ans: a. T.S. Eliot 22. Fill in the blank. ___ is Shakespeare’s last play. a. As you like it b. Macbeth c. Tempest d. Othello Ans: c. Tempest 23. Who has written to poem “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”? a. Thomas Gray b. P.B. Shelley c. Robert Frost d. Y.B. Yeats Ans: a. Thomas Gray 24. Who has written the play ‘Volpone’? a. John Webster b. Ben Jonson c. Christopher Marlowe d. William Shakespeare Ans: b. Ben Jonson 25. Shakespeare composed much of this plays in what sort of verse? a. Alliterative verse b. Sonnet form c. Lambic pentameter d. Dactylic Hexameter Ans: c. Lambic pentameter 26. The repetition of beginning consonant sound is know as— a. personification b. onomatopoeia c. alliteration d. rhyme Ans: c. alliteration 27. Which of the following is not a poetic tradition? a. The Epic b. The Comic c. The Occult d. The Tragic Ans: b. The Comic 28. What is the funny poem of five lines called? a. Quartet b. Limerick c. Sixtet d. Haiku Ans: b. Limerick 29. Who wrote “Biographia Literaria”? a. Lord Byron b. P.B. Shelley c. S.T. Coleridge d. Charles Lamb Ans: c. S.T. Coleridge 30. Robert Browning was a ___ poet. Fill in the gap with appropriate word. a. Romantic b. Victoriam c. Modern d. Elizathan Ans: b. Victoriam 31. Othello gave Desdemona___ as a token of love: a. Ring b. Handkerchief c. Pendant d. Bangles Ans: b. Handkerchief 32. P.B. Shelley’s Adonais’ is an elegy on the death of--- a. John Milton b. S.T. Coleridge c. John Keats d. Lord Byron Ans: c. John Keats 33. The comparison of unlike using the words like on as is known to be— a. metaphor b. simile c. alliteration d. personification Ans: b. simile 34. ‘Restoration period’ in English literature refers to--- a. 1560 b. 1660 c. 1760 d. 1866 Ans: b. 1660 35. ‘The Sun Also Rises’ is a novel written by--- a. Charles Dicknes b. Hermanne Melville c. Earnest Hemingway d. Thomas Hardy Ans: c. Earnest Hemingway ​ ​ ​ 36th BCS English Question ​ ​ 01. Shakespeare's Measure for Measure' is a successful- a. tragedy b. comedy c. trigi-comedy d. melo drama Ans. c. trigi-comedy 02. Teacher said, 'The earth ___ round the sun.' a. moves b. moved c. has moved d. will be moving Ans. a. moves 03. The romantic age in English literature began with the publication of-- a. preface to Shakespeare b. perface to Lyrical Ballads c. preface to Ancient Mariners d. preface to Dr. Johnson Ans. b. perface to Lyrical Ballads 04. Professor Razzak was a scholar---- refute. a. in b. of c. after d. by Ans. b. of b. of 05. 'David Coperfield' is a/an------novel. a. Victorian b. Elizabethan c. Romantic d. Modern Ans. a. Victorian 06. 'Elegy written is a country churchyard' is written by--- a. William Wordsworth b. Thomas Gray c. John Keats d. W.B. Yeats Ans. b. Thomas Gray 07. John Smith is good ___ Mathematics. a. at b. in c. of d. after Ans. a. at 08. In English Grammar, ____ deals with formation of sentences. a. Morphology b Etymology c. Syntax d. Semantics Ans. c. Syntax 09. Which of the followings books is written by Thomas Hardy? a. Vanity Fair b. The Return of the Native c. Pride and Prejudice d. Oliver Twist Ans. b. The Return of the Native 10. He insisted___ there. a. on my going b. is to go c. over going d. to go Ans. a. on my going 11. The idiom 'A stitch is times saves nine' refers to the importance of-- a. saving lives b. timely action c. saving time d. time tailoring Ans. b. timely action 12. 'Frailty thy name is woman'-is a famous dialouge from--- a. Christopher Marlow b. Johns Webstar c. W. Shakespeare d. T.S. Eliot Ans. c. W. Shakespeare 13. The poem 'The Solitary Reaper' is written by-- a. W.H. Auden b. W. Wordsworth c. W.B. Yeats d. Ezra Pound Ans. b. W. Wordsworth 14. 'The Merchant of Venice' is a Shakespearean play about-- a. a Jew b. a Moor c. a Roman d. a Turk Ans. a. a Jew 15. What word be the right antonym for 'initiative'? a. apathy b. indolence c. enterprise d. activity Ans. b. indolence 16. The play 'Candida' is by---- a. James Joyce b. Shakespeare c. G.B. Shaw d. Arthur Miller Ans. c. G.B. Shaw 17. Which of the following writers belongs to the romantic period in English literatue? a. A. Tennyson b. Alexander Pope c. John Dryden d. S.T. Colerideg Ans.d. S.T. Colerideg 18. This could have worked if I ---- benn more cautious. a. had b. have c. might d. would Ans. a. had 19. The climax of a plot is what happens---- a. in the beginning b. at the height c. at the end d. in the confrontation Ans. b. at the height 20. London town is found a livign being in the works of-- a. Thomas Hardy b. Charles Dickens c. W. Congreve d. D.H. Lawrence Ans. b. Charles Dickens 21. I have been living in Dhaka----2000. a. since b. from c. till do. for Ans. a. since 22. Give the antonym of the word 'transitory'. a. temporary b. permanent c. transparent d. short-lived Ans. b. permanent 23. 'A Passage to India' is written by--- a. E.M. Forster b. Rudyard Kipling c. Galls Worthy d. A.H. Auden Ans. a. E.M. Forster 24. 'Gitanjali' of Robindranath Tagore was translated by--- a. Robert Frost b. W.B. Yeats c. John Keats d. Rudyard Kipling Ans. b. W.B. Yeats 25. 'Venerate' means-- a. defame b. abuse c. respect d. accuse Ans. c. respect 26. Credit tk 5000---- my account. a. with b. against c. to d. in Ans. c. to 27. 'To do away with' means-- a. to repeat b. to start c. to get rid of d. to drive off Ans. c. to get rid of 28. Who of the following writers was not a novelist? a. Charles Dickens b. W.B. Yeats c. James Joyce d. Jane Austen Ans. b. W.B. Yeats 29. Which one is a correct sentence? a. Paper is made of wood b. Paper is made from wood c. Paper is made by wood d. Paper is made on wood Ans. b. Paper is made from wood 30. Verb of 'Number' is--- a. number b. enumerate c. numbering d. numerical Ans. b. enumerate 31. 'Child is the father of man' is taken from the poem of-- a. S.T coleridge b. P.B. Shelley c. A.C. Swinburne d. W. Wordsworth Ans. d. W. Wordsworth 32. Slow and steady---- the race. a. win b. wins c. has won d. won Ans.b. wins 33. 'Man is a political animal'- who said this? a. Dante b. Plato c. Aristotle d. Socrates Ans. c. Aristotle 34. Who is known as 'the poet of nature' in English literature? a. Lord Tennyson b. John Milton c. William Words Worth d. John Keates Ans. c. William Words Worth 35. Identify the correct sentnece-- a. Yesterday, he has gone home b. Yesterday, he did gone home c. Yesterday, he had gone home d. Yesterday, he went home Ans. d. Yesterday, he went home 35TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Cricket enjoys a huge ----- in Bangladesh. a. Follow on b. Follow c. Fall out d. Following Ans. d. Following 02. Who wrote the following lines: “all at once I saw/a crowd, a host of golden daffodils”? a. Wrodsworth b. Shelley c. Herrick d. Keats Ans. a. Wrodsworth 03. What would be the right synonym for “initiative”? a. Apathy b. Indolence c. Enterprise d. Activity Ans. c. Enterprise 04. Which of the following words cab en used as a verb? a. Mister b. Master c. Mistress d. Mastery Ans. b. Master 05. Who among the following writers is not a Nobel Laureate? a. T.S. Eliot b. Toni Morrison c. Grahame Greene d. William Faulkner Ans. c. Grahame Greene 06. The correct passive form of “You must shut these doors” is— a. These must be shut doors b. Shut the doors you must c. Shut must be the doors d. These doors must be shut Ans. d. These doors must be shut 07. The film was directed in the director’s usual---- style a. Confusion b. Idiosyncratic c. Personifying d. Purifying Ans. b. Idiosyncratic 08. Which word is the determiner in the sentence “Will it take much time?” a. will b. take c. much d. time Ans. c. much 09. The play ‘Arms and the Man’ is by— a. James Joyce b. Arthur Miller c. Samuel Beckett d. George Bernard Shaw Ans. d. George Bernard Shaw 10. “He was a rather disagreeable man.” Here the word disagreeable is a/an- a. Noun b. Adjective c. Adverb d. Preposition Ans. b. Adjective 11. This could have worked if I ---- been more far-sighted. a. had b. might c. have d. would Ans. a. had 12. The “climax” of a plot is what happens— a. in the beginning b. at the end c. at the height d. in the confrontation Ans. c. at the height 13. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of “Harm: Damage”— a. Sweet : Sour b. Injure : Incapacitate c. Stout: Weak d. Hook : Crook Ans. b. Injure : Incapacitate 14. ‘Othello’ is a Shakespeare’s play about— a. A jew b. A Roman c. A Turk d. A Moor Ans. d. A Moor 15. In the 18th Century the Mughal Empire begun to--- a. discriminate b. disintegrate c. differentiate d. dislocate Ans. b. disintegrate 16. Being fat does not necessarily kill you, but it – the risk that yu will suffer from nasty diseases. a. increases b. emphasize c. encourage d. involves Ans. a. increases 17. The poem “Isle of Innis free” is written by— a. Dylan Thomas b. Ezra Pound c. W.H. Auden d. W.B. Yeats Ans. d. W.B. Yeats 18. ‘Riders to the Sea’ is— a. an epic poem b. a novella c. a one-act play d. a theatrical adaptation of a poem Ans. c. a one-act play 19. “It is time to review the protocol on testing nuclear weapons”. Here the underlined word means— a. Record of rules b. Procedures c. Summary of rules d. Problems Ans. a. Record of rules 20. ----amazing song hunted me for a long time. a. These b. Those c. Thus d. That Ans. d. That 21. Let us begin by looking at the minutes of the meeting. Here the underlined word means— a. time record b. time frame c. written record d. written analysis Ans. c. written record 22. The noise level in Dhaka city has increased exponentially. Here the underlined word means— a. amazingly b. shockingly c. steadily d. rapidly Ans. d. rapidly 23. Which of the following writers belong to the Elizabethan period? a. Cristopher Marlowe b. Alexander Pope c. John Dryden d. Samuel Beckett Ans. a. Cristopher Marlowe 24. Women are too often --- by family commitments. a. confused b. controlled c. contaminated d. constrained Ans. d. constrained 25. “To be, or not to be, that is the question”—is a famous dialogue from— a. Othello b. Romeo and Juliet c. Hamlet d. Macbeath Ans. c. Hamlet 26. Class relations and societal conflict is the key understanding of— a. Feminism b. Formalism c. Structuralism d. Marxism Ans. d. Marxism 27. Societies living in the periphery are always ignored. Here the underlined word means-- a. offshore areas b. marginal areas c. remote place d. backward places Ans. b. marginal areas 28. The idiom “A stitch in time saves nine”- refers the importance of— a. saving lives b. timely action c. saving time d. time tailoring Ans. b. timely action 29. Which is the correct sentence? a. He insisted on seeing her b. He insisted for seeing her c. He insisted in seeing her d. He insisted to be seeing Ans. a. He insisted on seeing her 30. The phrase “nouveau riche” means— a. Riche rich b. Well off c. New high class d. New rich Ans. d. New rich 31. What would be the best antonym of “hibernate”? a. dormancy b. liveliness c. sluggishness d. democracy Ans. b. liveliness 32. I am in the process of collecting material for my story. The underlined word is a/an— a. Verb b. Adverb c. Adjective d. Noun Ans. d. Noun 33. Depression is often hereditary. The underlined word is a/an— a. Verb b. Adverb c. Adjective d. Noun Ans. c. Adjective 34. Find the odd-man-out— a. George Eliot b. Thomas Hardy c. Joseph Conrad d. James Joyce Ans. a. George Eliot 35. Find the odd-man out— a. The redst Eye b. Sula c. As I Lay Dying d. A Mercy ​ 34TH BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Lunar eclipse occurs on- a. A moonless day b. A new moon day c. A full moon day d. A half moon day Ans. c. A full moon day 02. The term PC means— a. Professional computer b. Private computer c. Prime computer d. Personal computer Ans. d. Personal computer 03. `Botany’ is to `plants’ as `Zoology’ is to— a. flowers b. trees c. dear d. animals Ans. d. animals 04. Tiger: Zoology :: Mars :? a. Astrology b. Astronomy c. Crytology d. Telescopy Ans. b. Astronomy 05. `Maiden Speech’ means— a. Late speech b. Early speech c. Final speech d. First speech Ans. d. First speech 06. What is the masculine gender of “mare”? a. Dog b. Mermaid c. Bear d. Stallion Ans. d. Stallion 07. Who is known as the `Lady of the Lamp’? a. Sorojini Naidu b. Hellen Killer c. Florence Nightingale d. Madame Teresa Ans. c. Florence Nightingale 08. For which of the following disciplines Nobel Prize is awarded? a. Literature, peace and Economices b. Physiology or Medicine c. Physics and Chemistry d. All of the above Ans. d. All of the above 09. EURO is the currency of- a. Africa b. Asia c. Europe d. America Ans. c. Europe 10. IMF is the result of— a. Hawana Conference b. Rome Conference c. Geneva Conference d. Brettonwood Conference Ans. d. Brettonwood Conference 11. N.B stands for— a. Non bearing b. Note before c. No bar d. Nota bene Ans. d. Nota bene 12. Fill in the blank of the following sentence with the right form of verb: If I ----a king! a. shall be b. am c. was d. were Ans. d. were 13. In Cricket game the length of the pitch between the two wickets is— a. 21 yards b. 24 yards c. 23 yards d. 22 yards Ans. d. 22 yards 14. Badminton is the national sport of— a. Nepal b. Malaysia c. Scotland d. China Ans. b. Malaysia 15. Which of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth’s surface? a. Marine Ecosystem b. Desert Econosystem c. Mountain Ecosystem d. Fresh water Ecosystem Ans. a. Marine Ecosystem 33rd BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Pick appropriate preposition for the following sentence: Noureen will discuss the issue with nasir-----phone. a. in b. over c. by d. on Ans. b. over 02. Pick appropriate preposition for the following sentence: Some writers sink--- obilion in course of time. a. from b. under c. into d. on Ans. c. into 03. ‘Call; to mind’ means— a. fantasize b. attend c. remember d. request Ans. c. remember 04. ‘Pass away’ Means— a. disappear b. die c. erase d. fall Ans. b. die 05. Pick the word that is synonymous with ‘authoritarian’— a. autocratic b. senior c. elderly d. potential Ans. a. autocratic 06. The word ‘permissive’ implies— a. humble b. law-abiding c. liberal d. submissive Ans. c. liberal 07. Each of the sons followed--- father’s trade. a. their b. her c. his d. whose Ans. c. his 08. Subject—verb agreement refers to— a. person only b. number, person and gender c. number and person d. number only Ans. c. number and person 09. The error in the sentence: ‘One of the recommendation made by the committee was accepted by the authorities’ is--- a. recommendation b. was c. accepted by d. committee Ans. a. recommendation 10. ‘The French’ refers to— a. the French people b. the french language c. the french manners d. the french society Ans. a. the French people 11. If a person cannot stop taking drugs, he is— a. attached to them b. committed to them c. addicted to them d. devoted to them Ans. c. addicted to them 12. The word ‘officialese’ means— a. plural number of official b. language used in offices c. plural number of offices d. vague expressions Ans. b. language used in offices 13. ‘Succumb’ means— a. achieve b. submit c. win d. conquer Ans. b. submit 14. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate part: We look forward---a response from you. a. to receiving b. to receive c. in receiving d. for receiving Ans. a. to receiving 15. If a part of a speech or writing breaks the theme, it is called— a. pomposity b. digression c. exaggeration d. anti-climax Ans. b. digression 16. The expression ‘take into account’ means— a. count numbers b. consider c. think seriously d.assess Ans. b. consider 17. Choose the best translation of ‘KZ©„cÿ Zv‡K wZi¯‹vi KijÕ from the alternative below— a. The authorities criticized him b. authorities took him to book c. The authorities took him to task d. The authorities gave reins to him Ans. c. The authorities took him to task 18. ‘Such claim needs to be tested empirically’ means— a. The test should be based on experience b. The test should be based on idea c. The test should be based on assumption d. The test should be based on calculation Ans. a. The test should be based on experience 19. The idiom ‘put up with’ means— a. Stay together b. Tolerate c. Keep trust d. Protect Ans. b. Tolerate 20. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar to— a. driving a car b. when one drives a car c. the driving of a car d. when we drive a car Ans. a. driving a car 32nd BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Choose the correct synonym for— “Extempore” a. Planned b. Improvise c. Impromptu d. Immediate Ans. c. Impromptu 02. Choose the correct synonym for—“Menacing” a. Encouraging b. Alarming c. Promising d. Auspicious Ans. b. Alarming 03. Choose the correct anatomy for—“Oblige” a. Bind b. Require c. Bother d. Censure Ans. d. Censure 04. Choose the correct anatomy for—“Cynical” a. Pessimistic b. Gullible c. Equivocal d. Liberal Ans. b. Gullible 05. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given sentence: “We were no more surprised than Rahman.” a. We were less surprised than Rahman b. We were all surprised c. Rahman was less surprised than us d. We were as surprised as Rahman Ans. d. We were as surprised as Rahman 06. Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given sentence: “Note once our neighbor invited us into his house.” a. Our neighbor has invited u into his house once but many times b. Our neighbor has never invited us into his house c. Occasionally our neighbor has invited us into his house d. Our neighbor has not always invited us into his house Ans. b. Our neighbor has never invited us into his house 07. Choose Suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given Sentence: Travellers—their reservation well in advance if they want to visit the ST. Martins island a. had better to get b. had to better get c. had better get d. had better got Ans. c. had better get 08. Choose Suitable word/phrase to fill in the blanks of the given sentence: After food has been dried or canned—for later consumption. a. it should be stored b. that it should be stored c. should be stored d. which should be stored Ans. a. it should be stored 09. The sentence ‘Who would have thought Shylock was so unkind? expresses— a. hyperbole b. interrogation c. command d. wonder Ans. d. wonder 10. Choose the word/phrase that best retain the meaning of the quoted word/phrase in the given sentence: Despite being a brilliant scientist, he does not seem ‘to get his ideas across’ a. make his ideas understood b. get his ideas down pat c. summaries his ideas d. put together his ideas Ans. a. make his ideas understood 11. Choose the word/phrase the best retain the meaning of the quoted word/phrase in the given sentence: What may be considered ‘courteous’ in one culture may be arrogant in another. a. flimsy b. coarse c. gracious d. friendly Ans. d. friendly 12. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair: Words: writer A. Laws: policeman b. Butter: backer c. Chalk: black board d. Joy: emotion Ans. A. Laws: policeman 13. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationship similar to that of given pair: Pattron: Support a. Spouse: divorce b. Artist: imitation c. Counselor: advice d. Restaurant: customer Ans. c. Counselor: advice 14. Choose the pair of words that expresses a relationshi similar ot that of given pair: Heart: human a. Walk: brick b. Hand: child c. Kitchen: house d. Engine: car Ans. d. Engine: car 15. Choose the meaning of the expression: “no news is good news”. a. It is likely that we expect bad news b. It is likely to have bad news c. It is likely that nothing bad has happened d. It is unlikely that another bad has happened Ans. c. It is likely that nothing bad has happened 16. Choose the meaning of the given expression: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush”. a. the seen is better than unseen b. promises are better than unseen c. It is no good beating about the bush d. Take what you have got readily Ans. d. Take what you have got readily 17. “To raise one’s brows” indicates— a. annoyance b. disapproval c. indifference d. surprise Ans. d. surprise 18. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by single quotation: ‘Every’ man or woman ‘should vote’ ‘for’ the candidate of ‘their’ choice. a. every b. for c. should vote d. their Ans. d. their 19. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by single quotation: A doctor may be able ‘to diagnose’ a problem ‘perfect’ but he may not be able to find a drug ‘to which’ the patient ‘will respond’. a. to diagnose b. perfect c. to which d. will respond Ans. b. perfect 20. Identify the incorrect word/phrase indicated by the single quotation: According to experts a good way ‘to’ ‘improve’ listening skills is ‘by’ ‘watch’ television specially news and documentaries. a. to b. by c. improve d. watch Asn. d. watch 31st BCS ENGLISH QUESTION 01. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word:- Sporadic a. consistent b. Uniform c. Frequent d. Scattered Ans. d. Scattered 02. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word:- Omnipotent a. Feeble b. Supreme c. Impotent d. Vulnerable Ans. b. Supreme 03. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Repeal a. Abolish b. Enact c. Annul d. Nullify Ans. b. Enact 04. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Equity a. Uprightness b. Justice c. Integrity d. Bias Ans. d. Bias 05. Choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence:- A formal composition or speech expressing high praise of somebody- a. elegy b. eulogy c. caricature d. exaggeration Ans. b. eulogy 06. The word ‘Shrug’ indicating doubt or indifference is associated with- a. Shoulders b. Head c. Forehead d. Eyebrows Ans. a. Shoulders 07. Fill the blank in the following sentence using most appropriate alternative: He is quite—in dealing with people. a. unsubtle b. imprudent c. diplomatic d. impolite Ans. c. diplomatic 08. Fill the blank in the following sentence using most appropriate alternative: They suffered much—tornado had hit their village. a. until b. since c. as if d. let alone Ans. b. since 09. Choose the wrong sentence: a. The land is belonged to an old lady b. They parted form one another suddenly c. The leader expressed himself forcibly d. Mother bought me an ice-cream Ans. a. The land is belonged to an old lady 10. Choose the wrong sentence: a. He was always arguing with his brother b. His failure resulted for lack of attention c. When will you write to him about your plan? d. Who was the boy you were all laughing at? Ans. b. His failure resulted for lack of attention 11. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Volantory b. Volantary c. Voluntary d. Voluntory Ans. c. Voluntary 12. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Accilerate b. Accelerate c. Accelerrate d. Accilarate Ans. b. Accelerate 13. Choose the correctly spelt word:- a. Tsunami b. Sunami c. Suname d. Sunamce Ans. a. Tsunami 14. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: Which living in poverty, the poet had to – a great deal of sufferings. a. see through b. put up with c. pass by d. fall back Ans. b. put up with 15. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: --- his earlier study, the Professor’s new study indicates a general warning trend in global weather. a. In contrast of b. In contrast to c. In contrast by d. In contrast as Ans. b. In contrast to 16. Find the one that best fits into the blank space: Only those who are not serious to their success work by--- and start. a. long odds b. against time c. every inch d. fits Ans. d. fits 17. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the quoted word given in the sentence: One day women will have has so long been denied them leisure, money and ‘room’ to themselves. a. Space b. Liberty c. Office d. Capacity Ans. b. Liberty 18. Of the four alternatives given below, choose the word/words that best fits into the quoted word given in the sentence: Crafty men ‘condemn’ studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them. a. Denounce b. Laud c. Compliment d. Acclaim Ans. a. Denounce 19. To end in smoke— a. To create fire b. To go through suffering c. To come to nothing d. To see fire Ans. c. To come to nothing 20. Wordsworth introduced the readers--- a new kind of poetry. a. with b. at c. to d. by Ans. c. to Ans. ? BCS PRILIMINARY FULL QUESTIONS 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021 ​ ​ 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: International ​ ১। আন্তর্জাতিক বিচার আদালত রােহিঙ্গা গণহত্যা বিষয়ক অন্তর্বতীকালীন রায়ে মিয়ানমারকে কয়টি নির্দিষ্ট ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণের কথা বলেছে? (ক) ৩টি (খ) ২টি (গ) ৫টি (ঘ) ৪টি উত্তর: (ঘ) ৪টি ২। কোন দুটি দেশের মধ্যে সীমান্ত বিরােধ নিস্পত্তির জন্য ২০১১ সালে নােবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার দেয়া হয়- (ক) ক্যামেরুন এবং ইথিওপিয়া (খ) পেক্ষ এবং তেনেকুল (গ) ইথিওপিয়া এবং ইরিত্রিয়া (ঘ) মালি এবং সেনেগাল উত্তর: (গ) ইথিওপিয়া এবং ইরিত্রিয়া ৩। ব্রিটিশ ভারতের রাজধানী কলকাতা থেকে দিল্লীতে স্থানান্তরিত হয় কত সালে? (ক) ১৯১২ সালে (খ) ১৯১৩ সালে (গ) ১৯১৪ সালে (ঘ) ১৯১৫ সালে উত্তর: Exp: কলকাতার লোকেরা বঙ্গভঙ্গের বিরোধিতা করলে শাস্তিস্বরূপ লর্ড কার্জন ১৯১১ সালে রাজধানী কলকাতা থেকে সরিয়ে দিল্লীতে নিয়ে যান। ৪। আন্তর্জাতিক মুদ্রা তহবিল কোন সালে গঠিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৪৪ সালে (খ) ১৯৪৫ সালে (গ) ১৯৪৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৪১ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৪৪ সালে ৫। জাতিসংঘের কোন সংস্থাটি করােনা ভাইরাসকে ‘pandemic’ ঘােষণা করেছে? (ক) ECOSOC (খ) FAO (গ) WHO (ঘ) HRC উত্তর: (গ) WHO ৬। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের রাষ্ট্রপতি নির্বাচনে ডেমােক্রেটিক দলের মনােনয়নের জন্য ন্যূনতম কতজন ডেলিগেটের সমর্থন প্রয়ােজন? (ক) ২৫০০ (খ) ১৯৯১ (গ) ১৯৫০ (ঘ) ১৮৯০ উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৯১ ৭। ট্রান্সপারেন্সি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল কোন দেশ ভিত্তিক আন্তর্জাতিক সংস্থা? (ক) সুইডেন (খ) মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (গ) যুক্তরাজ্য (ঘ) জার্মানি উত্তর: (ঘ) জার্মানি ৮। সামরিক ভাষায় ‘WMD অর্থ কী? (ক) Weapons of Mass Destruction (খ) Worldwide Mass Destruction (গ) Weapons of Missile Defence (ঘ) Weapons for Massive Destruction উত্তর: (ক) Weapons of Mass Destruction ৯। ২০২০ সালে প্রকাশিত ‘আইনের শাসন সূচকে শীর্ষস্থান অর্জনকারী দেশের নাম কী? (ক) ডেনমার্ক (খ) নরওয়ে (গ) জার্মানি (ঘ) সিঙ্গাপুর উত্তর: (ক) ডেনমার্ক ১০। ইনকা সভ্যতা কোন আমলে বিরাজমান ছিল? (ক) দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা (খ) আফ্রিকা (গ) মহাপ্রাচ্য (ঘ) ইউরােপ উত্তর: (ক) দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা ১১। নিচের কোন দেশটিতে রাশিয়ার সামরিক ঘাঁটির সুবিধা বিদ্যমান? (ক) কিউবা (খ) ভিয়েতনাম (গ) উজবেকিস্তান (ঘ) সােমালিয়া উত্তর: (খ) ভিয়েতনাম ১২। ফিনল্যান্ড কোন দেশের উপনিবেশ ছিল? (ক) রাশিয়া (খ) ডেনমার্ক (গ) সুইডেন (ঘ) ইংল্যান্ড উত্তর: (ক) রাশিয়া ১৩। এশিয়াকে আফ্রিকা মহাদেশ থেকে পৃথক করেছে কোন প্রণালী? (ক) জিব্রান্টার প্রণালী (খ) বসফরাস প্রণালী (গ)বাবেল মান্দেব প্রণালী ঘ) বেরিং প্রণালী উত্তর: (গ)বাবেল মান্দেব প্রণালী ১৪।জাতিসংঘের কোন সংস্থা বার্ষিক বিশ্ব বিনিয়োগ প্রতিবেদন প্রকাশ করে? (ক) WTO (খ) MIGA (গ) World Bank (ঘ) UNCTAD উত্তর: (ঘ) UNCTAD ১৫। আন্তর্জাতিক আদালতে মিয়ানমার কর্তৃক রােহিঙ্গা গণহত্যার অভিযােগে মামলা করে কোন দেশ? (ক) নাইজেরিয়া (খ) গাম্বিয়া (গ) বাংলাদেশ (ঘ) আলজেরিয়া উত্তর: (খ) গাম্বিয়া ১৬। কোন বিদেশি রাষ্ট্র বাংলাকে অন্যতম রাষ্ট্রাষার মর্যাদা দিয়েছে? (ক) রুয়ান্ডা (খ) সিয়েরালিয়ন (গ) সুদান (খ) লাইবেরিয়া উত্তর: (খ) সিয়েরালিয়ন ১৭। জাতিসংঘ নামকরণ করেন- (ক) রুজভেল্ট (খ) স্টালিন (গ) চার্চিল (ঘ) দ্যা গল উত্তর: (ক) রুজভেল্ট ১৮। কোন মুসলিম দেশ সামরিক জোট ন্যাটোর সদস্য? (ক) সৌদি আরব (খ) মালয়েশিয়া (গ) পাকিস্তান (ঘ) তুরস্ক উত্তর: (ঘ) তুরস্ক ১৯। নর্থ আটলান্টিক ট্রিটি অর্গানাইজেশন কোন বছর প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৪৫ সালে (খ) ১৯৪৯ সালে (গ) ১৯৪৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৫১ সালে উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৪৯ সালে ২০। জার্মানির প্রথম নারী চ্যান্সেলর কে? (ক) অ্যানেগরেট ক্রাম্প (খ) লিনা হেডরিচ (গ) অ্রাঞ্জেলা মারকেল (ঘ) পেট্রা কেলি উত্তর: (গ) অ্রাঞ্জেলা মারকেল 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Geography ২১। একই পরিমাণ বৃষ্টিপাত অঞ্চলসমূহকে যে কাল্পনিক রেখার সাহায্যে দেখানো হয় তার নাম- (ক) আইসোপ্লিথ (খ) আইসোহাইট (গ) আইসোেহলাইন (ঘ) আইসোথার্ম উত্তর: (খ) আইসোহাইট ২২। বাংলাদেশের সবচেয়ে প্রাচীন বসতি কোনটি? (ক) ময়নামতি (খ) পুন্ড্রবর্ধন (গ) পাহাড়পুর (ঘ) সোনারগাঁ উত্তর: (খ) পুন্ড্রবর্ধন ২৩। নিচের কোনটি সত্য নয়? (ক) ইয়াবতী মায়ানমারের একটি নদী (খ) গােবী মরুভূমি ভারতে অবস্থিত (গ) থর মরুভূমি ভারতের পশ্চিমাংশে অবহিত (ঘ) সাজেক ভ্যালি বাংলাদেশে অবস্থিত উত্তর: (খ) গােবী মরুভূমি ভারতে অবস্থিত ২৪। দক্ষিণ গােলার্ধে উষ্ণতম মাস কোনটি? (ক) জানুয়ারি (খ) ফেব্রুয়ারি (গ) ডিসেম্বর (খ) মে উত্তর: (ক) জানুয়ারি ২৫। মার্বেল কোন ধরনের কি? (ক) রূপান্তরিত শিলা (খ) আগ্নেয় শিলা (গ) পাললিক শিলা (ঘ) মিশ্র শিলা উত্তর: (ক) রূপান্তরিত শিলা ২৬। মধ্যম উচ্চতায় মেঘ কোনটি ? (ক) সিরাস (খ) নিম্বাস (গ) কিউমুলাস (ঘ) স্ট্রেটাস উত্তর: Exp: ভূপৃষ্ঠের উপর থেকে 2135 মিটার থেকে 6097 মিটার এর মধ্যবর্তী মেঘকে মাঝারি মেঘ বলে। দুই প্রকারের মাঝারি মেঘ দেখা যায় যথাক্রমে: ১। অল্টো কিউমুলাস ২। অল্টো স্ট্রাটাস। সিরাস-উঁচু; কিউমুলাস, নিম্বাস, স্ট্রেটাস – নিচু; ২৭। ‘বেঙ্গল ফ্যান-ভূমিরূপটি কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) মধুপুর গড়ে (খ) বঙ্গোপসাগরে (গ) হাওর অঞ্চলে (ঘ) টারশিয়ারি পাহাড়ে উত্তর: (খ) বঙ্গোপসাগরে ২৮। UDMC-এর পূর্ণরূপ হলো- (ক) United Disaster Management Centre (খ) Union Disaster Management Committee (গ) Union Disaster Management Centre (ঘ) none of the above উত্তর: (খ) Union Disaster Management Committee ২৯। ২০১৫ সালের প্যারিস চুক্তির সাথে সম্পর্কিত বিষয় হলাে- (ক) আপদ ঝুঁকি হ্রাস (খ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন হ্রাস (গ) জনসংখ্যা বৃদ্ধি হ্রাস (ঘ) সমুদ্র পরিবহন ব্যবস্থাপনা উত্তর: (খ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন হ্রাস ৩০। বঙ্গবন্ধু দ্বীপ কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) মেঘনা মােহনায় (খ) সুন্দরবনের দক্ষিণে (গ) পদ্মা এবং যমুনার সংযােগস্থলে (ঘ) টেকনাফের দক্ষিণে উত্তর: (খ) সুন্দরবনের দক্ষিণে 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: General Science ৩১। আলােকবর্ষ ব্যবহার করে কী পরিমাপ করা হয়? (ক) দূরত্ব (খ) সময় (গ) ভর (ঘ) ওজন উত্তর: (ক) দূরত্ব ৩২। সূর্যের নিকটতম নক্ষত্রের নাম- (ক) ভেগা (খ) প্রক্সিমা সেন্টাউরি (গ) আলফ সেন্টাউরি A (ঘ) আলফা সেন্টাউরি B উত্তর: (খ) প্রক্সিমা সেন্টাউরি ৩৩। ১০০ ওয়াট-এর একটি বৈদ্যুতিক বাল্ক ১ ঘন্টা চললে কত শক্তি ব্যয় হয়? (ক) ১০০ জুল (খ) ৬০ জুল (গ) ৬০০০ জুল (ঘ) ৩৬০০০০ জুল উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩৬০০০০ জুল ৩৪। ইলেকট্রিক বাল্ব-এর ফিলামেন্ট যার দ্বারা তৈরি- (ক) আয়রন (খ) কার্বন (গ) টাংস্টেন (ঘ) লেড উত্তর: (গ) টাংস্টেন ৩৫। গ্রাফিন (graphime) কার বহুরূপী? (ক) কার্বন (খ) কার্বন ও অক্সিজেন (গ) কার্বন ও হাইড্রোজেন (ঘ) কার্বন ও নাইট্রোজেন উত্তর: (ক) কার্বন ৩৬। আইনস্টাইন নােকেল পুরস্কার পান- (ক) আপেক্ষিক তত্বের উপর (খ) মহাকর্ষীয় ধ্রুবক আবিষ্কারের জন্য (গ) কৃষ্ণগহবর আবিষ্কারের জন্য (ঘ) আলােক তড়িৎ ক্রিয়ার ব্যাখ্যা প্রদানের জন্য উত্তর: (ঘ) আলােক তড়িৎ ক্রিয়ার ব্যাখ্যা প্রদানের জন্য ৩৭। মানবদেহে লােহিত কণিকা আয়ুষ্কাল কত দিন? (ক) ৭ দিন (খ) ৩০ দিন (গ) ১৮০ দিন (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় ৩৮। নদীর পানির ক্ষেত্রে কোনটি সত্য ? (ক)COD > BOD (খ) COD BOD ৩৯। পাথফাইন্ডাৱ-এর মঙ্গলে অবতরণ সাল— (ক) ১৯৯০ (খ) ১৯৯৫ (গ) ১৯১৭ (ঘ) ২০০০ উত্তর: (গ) ১৯১৭ ৪০। ওজোন স্তর বায়ুমন্ডলের কোন স্তরে অবস্থিত? (ক) স্ট্রাটোমন্ডল (খ) ট্রপোমন্ডল (গ) মেসোমন্ডল (ঘ) তাপমন্ডল উত্তর: (ক) স্ট্রাটোমন্ডল ৪১। কাঁদুনে গ্যাসের অপর নাম- (ক) ক্লোরোপিক্রিন (খ) মিথেন (গ) নাইট্রোজেন (ঘ) ইথেন উত্তর: (ক) ক্লোরোপিক্রিন ৪২। কোন পানিতে অক্সিজেনের পরিমাণ বেশি? (ক) পুকুরের পানিতে (খ) লেকের পানিতে (গ) নদীর পানিতে (ঘ) সাগরের পানিতে উত্তর: (ঘ) সাগরের পানিতে ৪৩। হার্ট থেকে রক্ত বাইরে নিয়ে যায় যে রক্তনালী- (ক) ভেইন (খ) আর্টারি (গ) কাপিলারি (ঘ) নার্ভ উত্তর: (খ) আর্টারি ৪৪। প্রোটিন তৈরি হয়- (ক) ফ্যাটি অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (খ) নিউক্লিক অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (গ) আমিনো অ্যাসিড দিয়ে (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (গ) আমিনো অ্যাসিড দিয়ে ৪৫। কোনটি পানিতে দ্রবীভূত হয় না? (ক) গ্লিসারিন (খ) ফিটকিরি (গ) সােডিয়াম ক্লোরাইড (ঘ) ক্যালসিয়াম কার্বনেট উত্তর: (ঘ) ক্যালসিয়াম কার্বনেট 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Information Technology ৪৬। যে ইলেক্ট্রনিক লজিক গেইটের আউটপুট লজিক 0 শুধুমাত্র যখন সকল ইনপুট লজিক 1 তার নাম- (ক) AND গেইট (খ) OR গেইট (গ) NAND গেইট (ঘ) উপরের কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (গ) NAND গেইট ৪৭। নিচের কােনটির যোগাযােগের দূরত্ব সবচেয়ে কম – (ক) Wi-Fi (খ) Bluetooth (গ) Wi-Max (ঘ) cellular network উত্তর: (খ) Bluetooth ৪৮। নিচের কােনটি ১০০ এর ১ কমপ্লিমেন্ট? (ক) ১১১ (খ) ১০১ (গ) ০১১ (ঘ) ০০১ উত্তর: (গ) ০১১ ৪৯। RFID বলতে বুঝায়— (ক) Random Frequency Identification (খ) Random Frequency Information (গ) Radio Frequency Information (ঘ) Radio Frequency Identification উত্তর: (ঘ) Radio Frequency Identification ৫০। নিচের কোনটি সঠিক নয়? ৫১। Apache এক ধরনের- (ক) Database Management System (DBMS) (খ) Web Server (গ) Web Browser (ঘ) Protocol উত্তর: (খ) Web Server ৫২। ক্লাউড কম্পিউটিং-এর সার্ভিস মডেল কোনটি? (ক) অবকাঠামােগত (খ) প্লাটফর্মভিত্তিক (গ) সফটওয়্যার (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে ৫৩। কোন নেটওয়ার্ক টপােলজিতে হাৰ (hub) ব্যবহার হয়? (ক) বাস টপােলজি (খ) রিং টপােলজি (গ) স্টার টপোলজি (ঘ) ট্রি টপােলজি উত্তর: (গ) স্টার টপোলজি ৫৪। একটি কম্পিউটার boot করতে পারে না যদি তাতে না থাকে- (ক) compiler (খ) loader (গ) operating system (ঘ) bootstrap উত্তর: (গ) operating system ৫৫। নিচের কোনটি anti-virus সফটওয়ার নয়? (ক) Oracle (খ) McAfee (গ) Norton (ঘ) Kaspersky উত্তর: (ক) Oracle ৫৬। যে কম্পিউটার ভাষায় সবকিছু শুধুমাত্র বাইনারি কোডে লেখা হয় তাকে বলে- (ক) Machine language (খ) C (গ) Java (ঘ) Python উত্তর: (ক) Machine language ৫৭। API মানে- (ক) Advanced Processing Information (খ) Application Processing Information (গ) Application Programming Interface (ঘ) Application Processing Interface উত্তর: (গ) Application Programming Interface ৫৮। মাইক্রোসফট IIS হচ্ছে একটি- (ক) ইমেইল সার্ভার (খ) ওয়েব সার্ভার (গ) ডাটাৰেইল সার্ভার (ঘ) ফাইল সার্ভার উত্তর: (খ) ওয়েব সার্ভার ৫৯। ব্লুটুথ কত দূরত্ব পর্যন্ত কাজ করে- (ক) ১০-৩০ মিটার (খ) ১০-৫০ মিটার (গ) ১০-১০০ মিটার (ঘ) ১০-৩০০ মিটার উত্তর: (গ) ১০-১০০ মিটার ৬০। একটি সিস্টেম যেখানে আইটেমগুলাে এক প্রান্তে সংযােজিত হয় কিন্তু অন্য প্রান্ত থেকে সরানো হয় তার নাম- (ক) Array (খ) Linked list (গ) Stack (ঘ) Queue উত্তর: (খ) Linked list 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: General Math ৬১। ▲ABC এর ∠A = 40° এবং ∠B = 80°। ∠C এর সমদ্বিখণ্ডক AB বাহকে D বিন্দুতে ছেদ করলে ∠CDA =? (ক) ১১০° (খ) ১০০° (গ) ৯০° (ঘ) ৮০° উত্তর: (ক) ১১০° ৬২। ৫ জন পুরুষ ও ৪ জন মহিলার একটি দল থেকে একজন পুরুষ ও দুইজন মহিলা নিয়ে কত প্রকায়ে একটি কমিটি গঠন করা যাবে? (ক) ১০ (খ) ১৫ (গ) ২৫ (ঘ) ৩০ উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩০ ৬৩। x+21/3+2 2/3 =0 হলে, x3+6 এর মান কত? (ক) 4x (খ) 6x (গ) 4 (ঘ) 8 উত্তর: (খ) 6x ৬৪। 5x+৪.5x + 16.5x = 1 হলে, x এর মান কত? (ক) -3 (খ) -2 (গ) -1 (ঘ) – ½ উত্তর: (খ) -2 ৬৫। ০.১২+০.০০১২+০.০০০০১২+ -ধারাটির অসীম পদ পর্যন্ত যোগফল- (ক) ৪/৩৩ (খ) ৪/৯৯ (গ) ১১২/৯৯ (ঘ) ১৪/৯৯ উত্তর: (ক) ৪/৩৩ ৬৬। √(-8) x √(-2) = কত? (ক) 4 (খ) 4i (গ) -4 (ঘ) -4i উত্তর: (গ) -4 ৬৭। |x-2|<3 হলে, m এবং n এর কোন মানের জন্য m<3x+5< n হবে? (ক) m = 1, n= 10 (খ) m = 2, n = 20 (গ) m = 3, n = 30 (ঘ) m = 4, n = 40 উত্তর: (খ) m = 2, n = 20 ৬৮। একটি আয়তক্ষেত্রের দৈর্ঘ্য ৫% বৃদ্ধি করলে তার ক্ষেত্রফল শতকরা কত বৃদ্ধি পাবে? (ক) ৫% (খ) ১০% (গ) ২০% (ঘ) ২৫% উত্তর: (ক) ৫% ৬৯। চিনির মূল্য ১০% কমে যাওয়ায় চিনির ব্যবহার শতকরা কত ভাগ বাড়ালে চিনি বাবদ খরচ একই থাকবে? (ক) ৮% (খ) ৮ ১/৩% (গ) ১০% (ঘ) ১১ ১/৯% উত্তর: (ঘ) ১১ ১/৯% ৭০। ৬ সে.মি. ব্যাসার্ধ বিশিষ্ট বৃত্তের অন্তস্থ একটি সমবাহু ত্রিভূজের ক্ষেত্রফল- (ক) ২১√৩ বর্গ সেমি (খ) ২৩√২ বর্গ সেমি (গ) ২৫√৩ বর্গ সে.মি. (ঘ) ২৭√৩ বর্গ সেমি উত্তর: (ঘ) ২৭√৩ বর্গ সেমি ৭১। 5/12, 6/13, 11/24, 3/8 এর মধ্যে বড় ভগ্নাংশটি- (ক) 5/12 (খ) 6/13 (গ) 11/24 (ঘ) 3/8 উত্তর: (খ) 6/13 ৭২। a+b =7এবং ab = 12 হলে, 1/a2 + 1/b2 এর মান কত? (ক) 3/25 (খ) 25/144 (গ) 31/144 (ঘ) 11/49 উত্তর: (খ) 25/144 ৭৩। বার্ষিক ১০% মুনাফায় ৮০০ টাকার ২ বছরের চক্রবৃদ্ধি মূলধন কত? (ক) ৯৪০ টাকা (খ) ১৬০ টাকা (গ) ৯৬৮ টাকা (ঘ) ৯৮০ টাকা উত্তর: (গ) ৯৬৮ টাকা ৭৪। log2 log√e e2=? (ক) -2 (খ) -1 (গ) 1 (ঘ) 2 উত্তর: (ঘ) 2 ৭৫। ১ থেকে ৪৪০ পর্যন্ত সংখ্যাগুলাের একটি দৈবচয়ন পদ্ধতিতে নেওয়া হলে সংখ্যাটি বর্গসংখ্যা হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা- (ক) ১/২২ (খ) ১/৬৪ (গ) ১/৬০ (ঘ) ২/৬৫ উত্তর: (ক) ১/২২ ৭৬। ৫০ মিনিট আগে সময় ছিল ৪টা বেজে ৪৫ মিনিট, ৬টা বাজতে আর কতক্ষণ সময় বাকি আছে? (ক) ১৫ মিনিট (খ) ২০ মিনিট (গ) ২৫ মিনিট (ঘ) ৮ মিনিট উত্তর: (গ) ২৫ মিনিট ৭৭। স্ক্রু ও ঘড়ির কাটার ঘূর্ণন গতির দিক- (ক) একই দিকে (খ) উল্টো দিকে (গ) উলম্ব রেখায় (ঘ) সমান্তরালে উত্তর: (ক) একই দিকে ৭৮। নিচের কোনটি সবচেয়ে ছােট সংখ্যা? (ক) ১৮/৩৬ (খ) ৫/৩ (গ) ১৬/৩১ (ঘ) ৪/১২ উত্তর: (ঘ) ৪/১২ ৭৯। ১ x ৩.৩৩ x ৭.১=? (ক) ৭.১৫ (খ) ৫.১৮ (গ) ২.৩৬ (ঘ) ১.৯৮ উত্তর: (গ) ২.৩৬ ৮০। একজন ব্যক্তির বেতন ৫% কমেছে। কিন্তু একবছর পর তা আবার ৫% বেড়েছে। মােটের উপর তার বেতন শতকরা কত বৃদ্ধি বা হ্রাস পেয়েছেঃ (ক) ০.৫% বেড়েছে (খ) ০.২৫% বেড়েছে (গ) ০.২৫% কমেছে (ঘ) ০.৫% কমেছে উত্তর: (গ) ০.২৫% কমেছে ৮১। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) Incyclopedia (খ) Encyclopedia (গ) Enciclopadia (ঘ) Encyclopedea উত্তর: (খ) Encyclopedia ৮২। ঘড়ি:কাটা :: থার্মোমিটার: ? (ক) ফারেনহাইট (খ) তাপমাত্রা (গ) চিকিৎসা (ঘ) পারদ উত্তর: (ঘ) পারদ ৮৩। ১০০ থেকে ২০০ এর মধ্যে ৩ দ্বারা বিভাজ‌্য সংখ্যা কয়টি? (ক) ৩১ (খ) ৩২ (গ) ৩৩ (ঘ) ৩৪ উত্তর: (গ) ৩৩ ৮৪। “তিনি আমার কথা রাখলেন না, তিনি রাখলেন ______ সাহেবের কথা”। (ক) আইয়ুব খান (খ) ইয়াহিয়া খান (খ) ভুট্টো (ঘ) কিসিঞ্জার উত্তর: (খ) ভুট্টো ৮৫। রহিম উত্তর দিকে ১০ মাইল হেঁটে ডানদিকে ঘুরে ৫ মাইল হাটেন। তারপর ডানদিকে ঘুরে ২ মাইল হাঁটেন। তিনি কোন দিকে হাঁটছেন? (ক) পূর্ব (খ) পশ্চিম (গ) উত্তর (ঘ) দক্ষিণ উত্তর: (ঘ) দক্ষিণ ৮৬। নিচের কোন অক্ষরগুলাে পুনর্বিন্যাস করে একটি অর্থবােধক শব্দ তৈরি করা যায়? (ক) রা ত্র হো অ (খ) ব বা ধী প নি (গ) দ্র তা রি দা (খ) সা ব ব অ ধ্যা উত্তর: (ক) রা ত্র হো অ ৮৭ । প্রশ্নবোধক চিহ্নিত স্থানে কোন সংখ্যা বসবে? (ক) ১৮ (খ) ৬৮ (গ) ৮১ (ঘ) ৪ উত্তর: (খ) ৬৮ ৮৮। ‘RELATION’-এর আয়নায় প্রতিবিম্ব কোনটি হবে? ​ ৮৯। পাঁচজন ব্যক্তি ট্রেনে ভ্রমণ করছেন।তারা হলেন ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ। ক হলেন গ এর মা, গ আবার ঙ এর স্ত্রী। ঘ হলেন ক এর ভাই এবং খ হলেন ক এর স্বামী। ঙ এর সঙ্গে খ এর সম্পর্ক কী? (ক) শ্বশুর (খ) পিতা (গ) চাচা (ঘ) ভাই উত্তর: (ক) শ্বশুর ৯০। যদি মাসের ২য় দিন সোমবার হয়, তবে মাসের ১৮তম দিন কী বার হবে? (ক) রবিবার (খ) সোমবার (গ) মঙ্গলবার (ঘ) বুধবার উত্তর: (ঘ) বুধবার 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Good Governance ৯১। কোন মূল্যবােধ রাষ্ট্র, সরকার ও গােষ্ঠী কর্তৃক স্বীকৃত? (ক) সামাজিক মূল্যবােধ (খ) ইতিবাচক মূল্যবােধ (গ) গণতান্ত্রিক মূল্যবােধ (ঘ) নৈতিক মূল্যবােধ উত্তর: (খ) ইতিবাচক মূল্যবােধ ৯২। কে কর্তব্যের নৈতিকতার ধারণা প্রবর্তন করেন? (ক) হ্যান্ড উইলসন (খ) এডওয়ার্ড ওসবর্ন উইলসন (গ) জন স্টুয়ার্ট মিল (ঘ) ইমানুয়েল কান্ট উত্তর: (খ) এডওয়ার্ড ওসবর্ন উইলসন ৯৩। সভ্যতার অন্যতম প্রতিচ্ছবি হলাে— (ক) সুশাসন (খ) রাষ্ট্র (গ) নৈতিকতা (ঘ) সমাজ উত্তর: (ঘ) সমাজ ৯৪। সুশাসন চারটি স্তম্ভের ওপর নির্ভরশীল।এই অভিমত কােন সংস্থা প্রকাশ করে? (ক) জাতিসংঘ (খ) জাতিসংঘ উন্নয়ন কর্মসূচি (গ) বিশ্বব্যাংক (ঘ) এশিয়া উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক উত্তর: (গ) বিশ্বব্যাংক ৯৫। ‘Political Ideals গ্রন্থের লেখক কে? (ক) মেকিয়াভেলি (খ) রাসেল (গ) প্লেটো (ঘ) এরিস্টটল উত্তর: (খ) রাসেল ৯৬। গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদে জনস্বাস্থ্য ও নৈতিকতার বিষয়টি আলােচিত হয়েছে? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৩ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৮ (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২০ (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ উত্তর: (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ১৮ ৯৭। মূল্যবােধের গুরুত্বপূর্ণবৈশিষ্ট্য হলাে- (ক) বিভিন্নতা (খ) পরিবর্তনশীলতা (গ) আপেক্ষিকতা (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলােই উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলােই ৯৮। প্লেটো সদগুণ বলতে বুঝিয়েছেন- (ক) প্রজ্ঞা, সাহস, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ ও ন্যায় (খ) আত্মপ্রত্যয়, প্রেষণা ও নিয়ন্ত্রণ (গ) সুখ, ভালোত্ব ও প্রেম (ঘ) প্রজ্ঞা, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ, সুখ ও ন্যায় উত্তর: (ক) প্রজ্ঞা, সাহস, আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণ ও ন্যায় ৯৯। মূল্যবােধ দৃঢ় হয়- (ক) শিক্ষার মাধ্যমে (খ) সুশাসনের মাধ্যমে (গ) ধর্মের মাধ্যমে (ঘ) গণতন্ত্র চর্চার মাধ্যমে উত্তর: (ক) শিক্ষার মাধ্যমে ১০০। “রাষ্ট্রের সকল ক্ষেত্রে উন্নয়নের জন্য সুশাসন আবশ্যক।” কে এই উক্তি করেন? (ক) এইচ. ডি. স্টেইন (খ) জন স্মিথ (গ) মিশেল ক্যামডেসাস (ঘ) এম, ডব্লিউ, পমফ্রে উত্তর: (গ) মিশেল ক্যামডেসাস ​ 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Bangla ​ ১০১। বাংলা ভাষায় প্রথম অভিধান সংকলন করেন কে? (ক) রামচন্দ্র বিদ্যাবাগীশ (খ) রাজশেখর বসু (গ) হরিচরণ দে (ঘ) অশােক মুখোপাধ্যায় উত্তর: (ক) রামচন্দ্র বিদ্যাবাগীশ ১০২। সবচেয়ে কম বয়সে কোন লেখক বাংলা একাডেমি পুরস্কার পান? (ক) শওকত আলী (খ) সেলিনা হােসেন (গ) আখতারুজ্জামান ইলিয়াস (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক উত্তর: (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক ১০৩। সবকিছু নষ্টদের অধিকারে যাবে’ গ্রন্থটির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) সৈয়দ আলী আহসান (খ) সুকান্ত ভট্টাচার্য (গ) হুমায়ুন আজাদ (ঘ) নির্মলেন্দু গুণ উত্তর: (গ) হুমায়ুন আজাদ ১০৪। ১৯৭১ সালে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্রমৃত্যুর প্রতিবাদে কোন উপাচার্য পদত্যাগ করেছিলেন? (ক) স্যার এ. এফ. রহমান (খ) রমেশচন্দ্র মজুমদার (গ) সৈয়দ সাজ্জাদ হোসায়েন (ঘ) বিচারপতি আবু সাঈদ চৌধুরী উত্তর: (ঘ) বিচারপতি আবু সাঈদ চৌধুরী ১০৫। তেভাগা আন্দোলনকেন্দ্রিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) অক্টোপাস (খ) কালাে বরফ (গ) ক্রীতদাসের হাসি (ঘ) নাঢ়াই উত্তর: (ঘ) নাঢ়াই ১০৬। কাৰ্জী নজরুল ইসলামের মােট ৫টি গ্রন্থ বিভিন্ন সময়ে ব্রিটিশ ঔপনিবেশিক সরকার বাজেয়াপ্ত করে। কোন বইটি প্রথম বাজেয়াপ্ত হয়? (ক) বিষের বাঁশি (খ) যুগবাণী (গ) ভাঙার গান (ঘ) প্রলয় শিখা উত্তর: (খ) যুগবাণী ১০৭। তারাশঙ্কর বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় বাংলাদেশের মুক্তিযুদ্ধ চলাকালেই এই মুক্তিযুদ্ধ নিয়ে একটি উপন্যাস রচনা করেছেন, যা ১৯৭২ সালে প্রকাশিত হয়। উপনাসটির নাম কী? (ক) চৈতালী ঘূর্ণি (খ) রতে অক্ষর (গ) বায়ান্ন বাজার তিপ্পান্ন গলি (ঘ) ১৯৭১ উত্তর: (ঘ) ১৯৭১ ১০৮। ‘সােমত্ত” শব্দটির উৎপত্তি কোন শব্দ থেকে- (ক) সোপান (খ) সমর্থ (গ) সােল্লাস (ঘ) সওয়াব উত্তর: (খ) সমর্থ ১০৯। মুক্তিযুদ্ধভিত্তিক নাটক কোনটি? (ক) ছেড়াতার (খ) ঢাকা (গ) বাকী ইতিহাস (ঘ) কী চাহ হে শঙ্খচিল উত্তর: (ঘ) কী চাহ হে শঙ্খচিল ১১০। নিঃশ্বাসের স্বল্পতম প্রয়াসে উচ্চারিত ধ্বনি বা ধ্বনিগুচ্ছকে কী বলে? (ক) যৌগিক ধ্বনি (খ) অক্ষর (গ) বর্ণ (ঘ) মৌলিক স্বরধ্বনি উত্তর: (খ) অক্ষর ১১১। ইংরেজি ভাষায় জীবনানন্দ দাশের ওপর গ্রন্থ লিখেছেন কে? (ক) ডব্লিউ বি ইয়েটস (খ) ক্লিনটন বি সিলি (গ) অরুন্ধতী রায় (ঘ) অমিতাভ ঘােষ উত্তর: (খ) ক্লিনটন বি সিলি ১১২। বাবা ছেলের দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করলেন’-এই পরোক্ষ উক্তির প্রত্যক্ষ রূপ হবে- (ক) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, বাবা তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও (খ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন যে, তােমার দীর্ঘায়ু হোক (গ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, ‘তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও’ (ঘ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন যে, আমি তোমার দীর্ঘায়ু কামনা করি উত্তর: (গ) বাবা ছেলেকে বললেন, ‘তুমি দীর্ঘজীবী হও’ ১১৩। গ্রামবার্তা প্রকাশিকা’ পত্রিকাটি কোন স্থান থেকে প্রকাশিত ? (ক) ঢাকার পল্টন (খ) নওগাঁর পতিসর (গ) কুষ্টিয়ার কুমারখালী (ঘ) ময়মনসিংহের ত্রিশাল উত্তর: (গ) কুষ্টিয়ার কুমারখালী ১১৪। জীবনী সাহিত্যের ধারা গড়ে ওঠে কাকে কেন্দ্র করে? (ক) চৈতন্যদেব (খ) কাহ্নপা (গ) বিদ্যাপতি (ঘ) রামকৃষ্ণ পরমহংসদেব উত্তর: (ক) চৈতন্যদেব ১১৫। ‘পরানের গহীন ভিতর’ কাব্যের কবি কে? (ক) অসীম সাহ (খ) অরুণ বসু (গ) আবু জাফর ওবায়দুল্লাহ (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক উত্তর: (ঘ) সৈয়দ শামসুল হক ১১৬। এবার আমার একটি বিচিত্র অভিজ্ঞতা হলাে—এ বাক্য কোন ধরনের? (ক) অনুজ্ঞাবাচক (খ) নির্দেশাত্মক (গ) বিষ্ময়বোধক (ঘ) প্রশ্নবােধক উত্তর: (খ) নির্দেশাত্মক ১১৭। ভাষা আন্দোলন নিয়ে লেখা কবিতা কোনটি? (ক) হলি (খ) তোমাকে অভিবাদন প্রিয়া (গ) সােনালি কাবিন (ঘ) স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ উত্তর: (ঘ) স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ ১১৮। ধ্বনিতত্ত্ব ও শব্দতত্ত্বকে যথাযথভাবে ব্যবহার করার বিধানের নামই – (ক) রসতত্ত্ব (খ) রূপতত্ত্ব (গ) বাক্যতত্ত্ব (ঘ) ক্রিয়ার কাল উত্তর: (গ) বাক্যতত্ত্ব ১১৯। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) মনোকষ্ট (খ) মনঃকষ্ট (গ) মণকষ্ট (খ) মনকস্ট উত্তর: (খ) মনঃকষ্ট ১২০। প্রচুর + য = প্রাচুর্য। কোন প্রত্যয়। (ক) কৃৎ প্রত্যয় (খ) তদ্ধিত প্রত্যয় (গ) বাংলা কৃৎ প্রত্যয় (ঘ) সংস্কৃত কৃৎপ্রত্যয় উত্তর: (খ) তদ্ধিত প্রত্যয় ১২১। ব্যঞ্জন ধ্বনির সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপকে বলে- (ক) রেফ (খ) হসঃ (গ) কার (ঘ) ফলা উত্তর: (ঘ) ফলা ১২২। পাঁচালিকার হিসেবে সর্বাধিক খ্যাতি কার ছিল? (ক) দাশরথি রায় (খ) রামনিধি গুপ্ত (গ) ফকির গরীবুল্লাহ (ঘ) রামরাম বসু উত্তর: (ক) দাশরথি রায় ১২৩। চারণকবি হিসেবে বিখ্যাত কে? (ক) আলাওল (খ) চন্দ্রাবতী (গ) মুকুন্দদাস (ঘ) মুক্তারাম চক্রবর্তী উত্তর: (গ) মুকুন্দদাস ১২৪। রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘নষ্টনীড়’ গল্পের একটি বিখ্যাত চরিত্র- (ক) বিনােদিনী (খ) হৈমন্তী (গ) আশালতা (ঘ) চারুলতা উত্তর: (ঘ) চারুলতা ১২৫। উপমান কর্মধারয় সমাসের উদাহরণ কোনটি? (ক) শশব্যস্ত (খ) কালচক্র (গ) পরাণপাখি (ঘ) বহুব্রীহি উত্তর: (ক) শশব্যস্ত ১২৬। অপিনিহিতির উদাহরণ কোনটি? (ক) জন্ম>জম্ম (খ) আজি>আইজ (গ) ডেস্ক>ডেস্‌ক (ঘ) অলাবু>লাবু>লাউ উত্তর: (খ) আজি>আইজ ১২৭। কুসীদজীবী’ বলতে কাদের বুঝায়? (ক) চারণকবি (খ) সাপুড়ে (গ) সুদখাের (ঘ) কৃষিজীবী উত্তর: (গ) সুদখাের ১২৮। অভাব অর্থে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে কোন উপসর্গটি? (ক) অকাজ (খ) আবছায়া (গ) আলুনি (ঘ) নিখুঁত উত্তর: (গ) আলুনি ১২৯। চর্যাপদের টীকাকারের নাম ? (ক) মীননাথ (খ) প্রবোধচন্দ্র বাগচী (গ) হরপ্রসাদ শাহ (ঘ) মুনিদত্ত উত্তর: (ঘ) মুনিদত্ত ১৩০। কোন বানানটি শুদ্ধ? (ক) পুরষ্কার (খ) আবিস্কার (গ) সময়পোযোগী (ঘ) স্বত্ব উত্তর: (ঘ) স্বত্ব ১৩১। উনসত্তরের গণ-অভ্যূত্থানের পটভূমিকায় লেখা উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) ভূমিপুত্র (খ) মাটির জাহাজ (গ) কাটাতারে প্রজাপতি (ঘ) চিলেকোঠার সেপাই উত্তর: (ঘ) চিলেকোঠার সেপাই ১৩২। বিধবার প্রেম নিয়ে রচিত উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) শরৎ চট্টোপাধ্যায়ের শেষ প্রশ্ন (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘চোখের বালি (গ) কাজী নজরুল ইসলামের কুহেলিকা (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়ের কপালকুণ্ডলা উত্তর: (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরের ‘চোখের বালি ১৩৩। জেলে জীবন কেন্দ্রিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) গঙ্গা (খ) পুতুলনাচের ইতিকথা (গ) হাঁসুলী বাঁকের উপকথা (ঘ) গৃহদাহ উত্তর: (ক) গঙ্গা ১৩৪। ডিঙি টেনে বের করতে হবে। কোন ধরনের বাক্যের উদাহরণ। (ক) কর্মবাচ্য (খ) ভাববাচ্য (গ) যৌগিক (ঘ) কর্মকর্তৃবাচ্য উত্তর: (খ) ভাববাচ্য ১৩৫। বাংলা সাহিত্যে কালকূট নামে পরিচিত কোন লেখক? (ক) সমরেশ মজুমদার (খ) শওকত ওসমান (গ) সমরেশ বসু (ঘ) আলাউদ্দিন আল আজাদ উত্তর: (গ) সমরেশ বসু 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: English ১৩৬। ‘Shylock’ is a character in the play- (ক) Twelfth Night (খ) The Merchant of Venice (গ) Romeo and Juliet (ঘ) Measure for Measure উত্তর: (খ) The Merchant of Venice ১৩৭। ‘Vanity Fair’ is a novel written by- (ক) D. H. Lawrence (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray (গ) Joseph Conrad (ঘ) Virginia Woolf উত্তর: (খ) William Makepeace Thackeray ১৩৮। ‘Pip’ is the protagonist in Charles Dickens’ novel- (ক) A Christmas Carol (খ) A Tale of Two Cities (গ) Oliver Twist (ঘ) Great Expectations উত্তর: (ঘ) Great Expectations Exp: Philip Pirrip, called Pip, is the protagonist and narrator in Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations (1861). He is amongst the most popular characters in English literature. Pip narrates his story many years after the events of the novel take place. ১৩৯। ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ was written by the author of – (ক) Lord Jim (খ) The Rainbow (গ) Ulysses (ঘ) A Passage to India উত্তর: (খ) The Rainbow ১৪০। Identify the word that can be used as both singular and plural: (ক) wood (খ) issue (গ) fish (ঘ) light উত্তর: (গ) fish ১৪১।Find out the correct passive form of the sentence ‘Who taught you French? (ক)By whom you were taught French? (খ) By whom French was taught you? (গ) French was taught you by whom? (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? উত্তর: (ঘ) By whom were you taught French? ১৪২।The old man was tired of walking.’ Here ‘walking is a/an- (ক) present participle (খ) adjective (গ) common noun (ঘ) gerund উত্তর: (ঘ) gerund ১৪৩।Which one is a correct sentence? (ক) The doctor found my pulse. (খ) The doctor took my pulse. (গ) The doctor examined my pulse. (ঘ) The doctor saw my pulse. উত্তর: (খ) The doctor took my pulse. ১৪৪। ‘I will not let you go.’ In this sentence ‘go’ is a/an- (ক) infinitive (খ) gerund (গ) participle (ঘ) verbal noun উত্তর: (ক) infinitive ১৪৫।When Ushashi entered ——the room everybody stopped talking. (ক) into (খ) in (গ) to (ঘ) no preposition required উত্তর: (ঘ) no preposition required ১৪৬।The play The Birthday Party is written by- (ক) Samuel Beckett (খ) Henry Livings (গ) Harold Pinter (ঘ) Arthur Miller উত্তর: (গ) Harold Pinter ১৪৭।Who is the author of the first scientific romance The Time Machine? (ক) H. G. Wells (খ) Samuel Butler (গ) Henry James (ঘ) George Moore উত্তর: (ক) H. G. Wells ১৪৮। ‘Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. Here ‘regarding’ is a/an- (ক) gerund (খ) apposition (গ) preposition (ঘ) conjunction উত্তর: (গ) preposition ১৪৯।Seleet the correct comparative form of the sentence- “A string of pearls was not so bright as her teeth”. (ক) Her teeth was more brighter than a string of pearls. (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. (গ) A string of pearls was brighter than her teeth. (ঘ) A string of pearls were very bright than her teeth. উত্তর: (খ) Her teeth were brighter than a string of pearls. ১৫০।”Come on, it’s time to go home. Here ‘home’ is a/an- (ক) noun (খ ) verb (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ঘ) adverb ১৫১। ‘Huffing and puffing, we arrived at the classroom door with only seven seconds to spare. In this sentence the verb ‘arrived’ is- (ক) intransitive (খ) transitive (গ) causative (ঘ) defective উত্তর: (ক) intransitive ১৫২।Which one of the following is a common gender? (ক) king (খ) sovereign (গ) emperor (ঘ) queen উত্তর: (খ) sovereign ১৫৩।To win a prize is my ambition. The underlined part of the Sentence is a/an- (ক) adjective phrase (খ) noun phrase (গ) adverb phrase (ঘ) conjunctional phrase উত্তর: (খ) noun phrase ১৫৪।Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘terse: (ক) concise (খ) detailed (গ)expressive (ঘ) descriptive উত্তর: (খ) detailed Exp: ‘Terse’ means abruptly or brusquely short. The correct antonym is ‘detailed’ which means complete and thorough. ১৫৫।”Who’s that? In this sentence that is a/an- (ক) pronoun (খ) conjunction (গ) adjective (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (ক) pronoun ১৫৬।What is the noun form of the word ‘know’? (ক) knowing (খ) knowledge (গ) knowledgeable (ঘ) known উত্তর: (খ) knowledge ১৫৭।‘Why, then, ’tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it s ’. This extract is taken from the drama – (ক) King Lear (খ) Macbeth (গ) As You Like It (ঘ) Hamlet উত্তর: (ঘ) Hamlet ১৫৮।”Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive to seek, to find, and not to yield’ is taken from the poem written by – (ক) Robert Browning (খ) Matthew Arnold (গ) Alfred Tennyson (ঘ) Lord Byron উত্তর: (গ) Alfred Tennyson ১৫৯।”Give somebody a piece of your mind’ means to- (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. (খ) say exactly what you feel or think. (গ) return or to help somebody return to a normal situation. (ঘ) give somebody mental peace. উত্তর: (ক) tell someone that you are very angry with them. ১৬০। ‘I shall help you provided you obey me. Here the underlined word is a/an- (ক) adverb (খ) adjective (গ) conjunction (ঘ) verb উত্তর: (গ) conjunction ১৬১।Identify the correct spelling: (ক) questionaire (খ) questionoir (গ) questionnaire (ঘ) questionair উত্তর: (গ) questionnaire ১৬২।Which ‘but’ is a preposition? (ক) It is but right to admit our faults. (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? (গ) We tried hard, but did not succeed. (ঘ) There is no one but likes him. উত্তর: (খ) What can we do but sit and wait? ১৬৩।Who is not a romantic poet? (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) S.T. Coleridge (গ) John Keats (ঘ) T. S. Eliot উত্তর: (ঘ) T. S. Eliot ১৬৪।In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet was prince of – (ক) Norway (খ) Britain (গ) Denmark (ঘ) France উত্তর: (গ) Denmark ১৬৫।Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore are characters from the novel – (ক) David Copperfield (খ) The Return of the Native (গ) A Passage to India (ঘ) Adam Bede উত্তর: (গ) A Passage to India ১৬৬।Time held me green and dying, Though I sang in my chains like the sea. These lines have been quoted from Dylan Thomas’ poem – (ক) The Flower (খ) Fem Hill (গ) By Fire (ঘ) After the Funeral উত্তর: (খ) Fem Hill ১৬৭।One whose attitude is ‘eat, drink and be merry is- (ক) materialistic (খ) epicurean (গ) cynic (ঘ) stoic উত্তর: (খ) epicurean ১৬৮।’Was this the face that launch’d a thousand ships. And burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Who speaks the famous lines? (ক) Caesar (খ) Antony (গ) Faustus (ঘ) Romeo উত্তর: (গ) Faustus ১৬৯।The Character ‘Alfred Doolittle’ is taken from Shaw’s play titled- (ক) Pygmalion (খ) Man and Superman (গ) The Doctor’s Dilemma (ঘ) Mrs. Warren’s Profession উত্তর: (ক) Pygmalion ১৭০।The poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ is written by- (ক) W. B. Yeats (খ) T. S. Eliot (গ) Walter Scott (ঘ) Robert Browning উত্তর: (খ) T. S. Eliot 41 BCS Preliminary Question Solution 2021: Bangladesh ১৭১। বঙ্গবন্ধুকে কখন জুলিও কুরী শান্তি পুরস্কার প্রদান করা হয়? (ক) ২০ মে ১৯৭২ (খ) ২১ মে ১৯৭২ (গ) ২২ মে ১৯৭২ (ঘ) ২৩ মে ১৯৭২ উত্তর: Exp: ১০ অক্টোবর ১৯৭২ সালে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের প্রেসিডেন্সিয়াল কমিটির সভায় পৃথিবীর ১৪০টি দেশের এই পরিষদের ২০০ প্রতিনিধির উপস্থিতিতে বঙ্গবন্ধুকে জুলিও কুরি শান্তি পদক প্রদানের সিদ্ধান্ত গৃহীত হয়। শোষিত ও বঞ্চিত জনগণের অধিকার আদায়ের সংগ্রামে তথা বিশ্ব শান্তি প্রতিষ্ঠায় বঙ্গবন্ধুর অসাধারণ অবদানের স্বীকৃতি হিসেবে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের সর্বোচ্চ সম্মান ‘জুলিও কুরি’ পুরস্কারে ভূষিত করা ছিল তৎকালীন বিশ্ব পরিস্থিতিতে অসামান্য একটি ঘটনা। পরের বছর ১৯৭৩ সালের ২৩ মে বিশ্ব শান্তি পরিষদের উদ্যোগে ঢাকায় অনুষ্ঠিত এশীয় শান্তি সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধুকে ‘জুলিও কুরি’ পদক প্রদান করেন ওই পরিষদের সেক্রেটারি জেনারেল রমেশ চন্দ্র। ১৭২। ঐতিহাসিক ছয় দফা দাবিতে যে বিষয়টি অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিল না। – (ক) শাসনতান্ত্রিক কাঠামো (খ) কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের ক্ষমতা (গ) স্বতন্ত্র মুদ্রা ব্যবস্থা (ঘ) বিচার ব্যবস্থা উত্তর: (ঘ) বিচার ব্যবস্থা ১৭৩। মাৎস্যন্যায় বাংলার কােন সময়কাল নির্দেশ করে? (ক) ৫ম-৬ষ্ঠ শতক (খ) ৬ষ্ঠ-৭ম শতক (গ) ৭ম-৮ম শতক (ঘ) ৮ম-৯ম শতক উত্তর: (গ) ৭ম-৮ম শতক ১৭৪। বাংলার কোন সুলতানের শাসনামলকে স্বর্ণযুগ বলা হয়? (ক) শামসুদীন ইলিয়াস শাহ (খ) নাসিরুদ্দীন মাহমুদ শাহ (গ) আলাউদ্দিন হােসেন শাহ (ঘ) গিয়াসউদ্দিন আজম শাহ উত্তর: (গ) আলাউদ্দিন হােসেন শাহ ১৭৫। ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় প্রতিষ্ঠায় কে অগ্রণী ভূমিকা পালন করেন? (ক) নওয়াব আবদুল লতিফ (খ) সার সৈয়দ আহমেদ (গ) নওয়াব স্যার সলিমুল্লাহ (ঘ) খাজা নাজিমুদ্দিন উত্তর: (গ) নওয়াব স্যার সলিমুল্লাহ ১৭৬। ভাষা আন্দোলনের সময় পাকিস্তানের প্রধানমন্ত্রী কে ছিলেন? (ক) খাজা নাজিম উদ্দীন (খ) নুরুল আমিন (গ) লিয়াকত আলী খান (ঘ) মোহাম্মদ আলী জিন্নাহ উত্তর: (ক) খাজা নাজিম উদ্দীন ১৭৭। আলুটিলা প্রাকৃতিক গুহা কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) খাগড়াছড়ি জেলায় (খ) রাঙ্গামাটি জেলায় (গ) বন্দরবান জেলায় (ঘ) কক্সবাজার জেলায় উত্তর: (ক) খাগড়াছড়ি জেলায় ১৭৮। বাংলায় সেন বংশের (১০৭০-১২৩০ খ্রিষ্টাব্দ) শেষ শাসনকর্তা কে ছিলেন? (ক) হেমন্ত সেন (খ) বল্লাল সেন (গ) লক্ষণ সেন (ঘ) কেশব সেন উত্তর: (ঘ) কেশব সেন Exp: সেন বংশ: হেমন্ত সেন (১০৯৭) বিজয় সেন (১০৯৭-১১৬০) বল্লাল সেন (১১৬০-১১৭৮) লক্ষ্মন সেন (১১৭৮-১২০৬) বিশ্বরূপ সেন (১২০৬-১২২০) কেশব সেন (১২২০-১২৫০) ১৭৯। বাংলার সর্বপ্রাচীন জনপদের নাম ? (ক) পুন্ড্র (খ) তাম্রলিপ্তি (গ) গৌড় (ঘ) হরিকেল উত্তর: (ক) পুন্ড্র ১৮০। কাগমারী সম্মেলন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়- (ক) রোজ গার্ডেনে (খ) সিরাজগঞ্জে (গ) সন্তোষে (ঘ) সুনামগঞ্জে উত্তর: (গ) সন্তোষে ১৮১। মুক্তিযুদ্ধকালে কোলকাতার ৮, থিয়েটার রোডে বাংলাদেশ বাহিনী কখন গঠন করা হয়? (ক) এপ্রিল ১০, ১৯৭১ (খ) এপ্রিল ১১, ১৯৭১ (গ) এপ্রিল ১২, ১৯৭১ (ঘ) এপ্রিল ১৩, ১৯৭১ উত্তর: (খ) এপ্রিল ১১, ১৯৭১ ১৮২। কোন অনুচ্ছেদ বলে বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের মৌলিক বিধানাবলী পবিবর্তনযােগ্য নয়? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(ক) (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(খ) (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৮ উত্তর: (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ৭(খ) ১৮৩। বাংলাদেশের সংবিধানের ত্রয়োদশ সংশােধনীর মূল বিষয় ছিল- (ক) বহুদলীয় ব্যবস্থা (খ) বাকশাল প্রতিষ্ঠা (গ) তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার (ঘ) সংসদে মহিলা আসন উত্তর: (গ) তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকার ১৮৪। সংবিধানের চেতনার বিপরীতে সামরিক শাসনকে বৈধতা নিতে কোন তফসিলের অপব্যবহার করা হয়? (ক) ৪র্থ তফসিল (খ) ৫ম তফসিল (গ) ৬ষ্ঠ তফসিল (ঘ) ৭ম তফসিল উত্তর: (ক) ৪র্থ তফসিল ১৮৫। কোন উপজাতিটির আবাসমূল বিরিশি নেত্রকােনায়- (ক) সাঁওতাল (খ) গারো (গ) খাসিয়া (ঘ) মুরং উত্তর: (খ) গারো ১৮৬। বাংলাদেশের বাণিজ্য ভারসাম্য কিভাবে রক্ষা হয়? (ক) IDA credit-এর মাধ্যমে (খ) IMF-এর bailout package-এর মাধ্যমে (গ) প্রবাসীদের পাঠানাে rermittunce-এর মাধ্যমে (ঘ) বিশ্ব ব্যাংকের budgetary support-এর মাধ্যমে উত্তর: (খ) IMF-এর bailout package-এর মাধ্যমে ১৮৭। অবিভক্ত বাংলার সর্বপ্রথম রাজা কাকে বলা হয়? (ক) অশােক (খ) শশাঙ্ক (গ) মেগদা (ঘ) পাল উত্তর: (খ) শশাঙ্ক ১৮৮। বঙ্গভঙ্গ রদ কে ঘােষণা করেন? (ক) লর্ড কার্জন (খ) রাজা পঞ্চম জর্জ (গ) লর্ড মাউন্টব্যাটেন (ঘ) লর্ড ওয়াডেল উত্তর: (খ) রাজা পঞ্চম জর্জ ১৮৯। ঢাকা শহরের গােড়াপত্তন হয়- (ক) ব্রিটিশ আমলে (খ) সুলতানি আমলে (গ) মুঘল আমলে (ঘ) স্বাধীন নবাবী আমলে উত্তর: (গ) মুঘল আমলে ১৯০। স্টিভ চেন ও চাড হারলির সাথে যৌথভাবে কোন বাংলাদেশী ইউটিউব (YouTube) প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন? (ক) জাবেদ করিম (খ) ফজলুল করিম (গ) জওয়ানুল করিম (ঘ) মঞ্জুরুল করিম উত্তর: (ক) জাবেদ করিম ১৯১। পাকিস্তান কবে বাংলাদেশকে একটি সার্বভৌম রাষ্ট্র হিসেবে স্বীকৃতি দেয়? (ক) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০, ১৯৭৪ (খ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২১, ১৯৭৪ (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২২, ১৯৭৪ (ঘ) ফেয়ারি ২৩, ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি ২২, ১৯৭৪ ১৯২। কে বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ নন? (ক) হামিদুর রহমান (খ) মোস্তফা কামাল (গ) মুন্সী আব্দুর রহিম (ঘ) নূর মােহাম্মদ শেখ উত্তর: (গ) মুন্সী আব্দুর রহিম ৯৩। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম সাধারণ নির্বাচন কখন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (খ) ১৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (গ) ২৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ (ঘ) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (ক) ৭ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ ১৯৪। প্রান্তিক হ্রদ কোন জেলায় অবস্থিত? (ক) রাঙ্গামাটি (খ) খাগড়াছড়ি (গ) বান্দরবান (গ) সিলেট উত্তর: (গ) বান্দরবান ১৯৫। লাহোরে অনুষ্ঠিত OIC শীর্ষ সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধু কবে যােগদান করেন? (ক) ২০-২১ ফেব্রুেয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (খ) ২৩-২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (গ) ২৫-২৬ ক্ৰেয়ারি ১৯৭৪ (ঘ) ২৭-২৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ উত্তর: (খ) ২৩-২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ১৯৭৪ ১৯৬। বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় সংসদের প্রথম সংসদ নেতা কে? (ক) বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান (খ) মোহাম্মদ উল্লাহ (গ) তাজউদ্দিন আহমদ (ঘ) ক্যাপ্টেন এম মনসুর আলী উত্তর: (ক) বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান ১৯৭। সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদের আলােকে বাংলাদেশের বৈদেশিক নীতি পরিচালিত হয়? (ক) অনুচ্ছেদ ২২ (খ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৩ (গ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৪ (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ উত্তর: (ঘ) অনুচ্ছেদ ২৫ ১৯৮। বাংলাদেশের সর্বদক্ষিণে কােনটি অবস্থিত? (ক) দক্ষিণ তালপট্টি (খ) নিঝুম দ্বীপ (গ) সেন্টমার্টিন (ঘ) ভোলা উত্তর: (গ) সেন্টমার্টিন ১৯৯। বাংলাদেশের সীমান্তবর্তী ভারতের রাজ্য কয়টি? (ক) ৩টি (খ) ৪টি (গ) ৫টি (ঘ) ৬টি উত্তর: (গ) ৫টি ২০০। কোন বীরশ্রেষ্টের দেহাবশেষ বাংলাদেশে এনে বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ মতিউর রহমানের কবরের পাশে সমাহিত করা হয়? (ক) সিপাহী মোস্তফা কামাল (খ) ল্যান্স নায়েক মুন্সি আবদুর রউফ (গ) ল্যান্স নায়েক নূর মােহাম্মদ শেখ (ঘ) সিপাহী হামিদুর রহমান উত্তর: (ঘ) সিপাহী হামিদুর রহমান 40 BSC Preliminary examination question solution 2019 ​ ​ Bengali Language and Literature 35 ​ ১। বাক্যের ক্রিয়ায় সাথে অন্যান্য পদের যে সম্পর্ক তাকে কী বলে? (ক) বিভক্তি (খ) কারক (গ) প্রত্যয় (ঘ) অনুসর্গ উত্তর: (খ) কারক Exp: কৃ + নক = ক্রিয়াপদের সাথে সম্পর্ক ২। গীর্জা’ কোন ভাষার অন্তর্গত শব্দ? (ক) ফারসী (খ) পর্তুগীজ (গ) ওলন্দাজ (ঘ) পাঞ্জাবী উত্তর: (খ) পর্তুগীজ ৩। কোন শব্দযুগল বিপরীতা্র্থক নয়? (ক) ঐচ্ছিক-অনাবশ্যক (খ) কুটিল-সরল (গ) কম-বেশী (ঘ) কদাচার-সদাচার উত্তর: (ক) ঐচ্ছিক-অনাবশ্যক ৪। দ্বারা, দিয়া , কর্তৃক-বাংলা ব্যাকরণ অনুযায়ী কোন বিভক্তি? (ক) তৃতীয়া বিভক্তি (খ) প্রথমা বিভক্তি (গ) দ্বিতীয়া বিভক্তি (ঘ) শূন্য বিভক্তি উত্তর: (ক) তৃতীয়া বিভক্তি ৫। অভিরাম’ শব্দের অর্থ কী? (ক) বিরামহীন (খ) বালিশ (গ) চলন (ঘ) সুন্দর উত্তর: (ঘ) সুন্দর ৬। শরতের শিশির-বাগধারা শব্দটির অর্থ কী? (ক) সুসময়ের বন্ধু (খ) সুসময়ের সঞ্চয় (গ) শরতের শোভা (ঘ) শরতের শিউলি ফুল উত্তর: (ক) সুসময়ের বন্ধু ৭। শিব রাত্রির সলতে-বাগধারাটির অর্থ কী? (ক) শিবরাত্রির আলো (খ) একমাত্র সঞ্চয় (গ) একমাত্র সন্তান (ঘ) শিবরাত্রির গুরুত্ব উত্তর: (গ) একমাত্র সন্তান ৮। “প্রােষিতভর্তৃকা”-শব্দটির অর্থ কী? (ক) ভসনাপ্রাপ্ত তরুণী (খ) যে নারীর স্বামী বিদেশে অবস্থান করে (গ) ভূমিতে প্রােথিত তরুমূল (ঘ) যে বিবাহিতা নারী পিত্রালয়ে অবস্থান করে উত্তর: (খ) যে নারীর স্বামী বিদেশে অবস্থান করে ৯। বাংলা কৃৎ-প্রত্যয় সাধিত শব্দ কোনটি? (ক) কারক (খ) লিখিত (গ) বেদনা (ঘ) খেলনা উত্তর: (খ) লিখিত, (ঘ) খেলনা ∙লিখ +ক্ত = লিখিত, ∙খেল+অনা = খেলনা ১০। ‘Attested’-এর বাংলা পরিভাষা কোনটি? (ক) সত্যায়িত (খ) প্রত্যয়িত (গ) সত্যায়ন (ঘ) সংলগ্ন/সংলাপ উত্তর: (খ) প্রত্যয়িত Exp: Ref: উচ্চতর স্বনির্ভর বিশুদ্ধ ভাষা-শিক্ষা বাই ড. হায়াৎ মামুদ। চতুর্দশ সংস্করণ। পৃষ্ঠা- ২৭৭। ১১। কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান? (ক) প্রজ্বল (খ) প্রোজ্জল (গ) প্রোজ্বল (ঘ) প্রোজ্জ্বল উত্তর: (ঘ) প্রোজ্জ্বল ১২। ‘জোছনা’ কোন শ্রেণীর শব্দ? (ক) যৌগিক (খ) তৎসম (গ) দেশী (ঘ) অর্ধ-তৎসম উত্তর: (ঘ) অর্ধ-তৎসম Exp: তবে ‘জোছনা’ অর্ধ-তৎসম হিসেবে বানান হবে- জোছ্‌না। (একটা হসন্ত যুক্ত হবে।) ১৩। “জিজীবিষা’ শব্দটি দিয়ে বােঝায় – (ক) জয়ের ইচ্ছা (খ) হত্যার ইচ্ছা (গ) বেঁচে থাকার ইচ্ছা (ঘ) শােনার ইচ্ছা উত্তর: (গ) বেঁচে থাকার ইচ্ছা ১৪। “সর্বাঙ্গীণ” শব্দের সঠিক প্রকৃতি-প্রত্যয় (ক) সর্বঙ্গ+ঈন (খ) সর্ব + অঙ্গীন (গ) সর্ব + ঙ্গীন (ঘ) সর্বাঙ্গ + ঈন উত্তর: (ঘ) সর্বাঙ্গ + ঈন ১৫। অন্যের রচনা থেকে চুরি করাকে বলা হয় – (ক) বেতসবৃত্তি (খ) পতঙ্গবৃত্তি (গ) জলৌকাবৃত্তি (ঘ) কুম্ভিলকবৃত্তি উত্তর: (ঘ) কুম্ভিলকবৃত্তি ১৬। উর্ণনাভ’—শব্দটি দিয়ে বুঝায় – (ক) টিকটিকি (খ) তেলেপােকা (গ) উইপােকা (ঘ) মাকড়সা উত্তর: (ঘ) মাকড়সা ১৭। চর্যাপদে কোন ধর্মমতের কথা আছে? (ক) খ্রীষ্টধর্ম (খ) প্যাগনিজম (গ) জৈনধর্ম (ঘ) বৌদ্ধধর্ম উত্তর: (ঘ) বৌদ্ধধর্ম ১৮। উল্লিখিতদের মধ্যে কে প্রাচীন যুগের কবি নন? (ক) কাহ্ণপাদ (খ) লুইপাদ (গ) শান্তিপাদ (ঘ) রমনীপাদ উত্তর: (ঘ) রমনীপাদ ১৯। উল্লিখিত কোন রচনাটি পুঁথি সাহিত্যের অন্তর্গত নয়? (ক) ময়মনসিংহ গীতিকা (খ) ইউসুফ-জুলেখা (গ) পদ্মাবতী (ঘ) লাইলী মজনু উত্তর: প্রশ্নে ঘাপলা আছে। ২০। জীবনীকাব্য রচনার জন্য বিখ্যাত (ক) ফকির গরীবুন্যাহ (খ) নরহরি চক্রবর্তী (গ) বিপ্রদাস পিপিলাই (ঘ) বৃন্দাবন দাস উত্তর: (ঘ) বৃন্দাবন দাস ২১। বৈষ্ণব পদাবলির সঙ্গে কোন ভাষা সম্পর্কিত? (ক) সন্ধ্যাভাষা (খ) অধিভাষা (গ) ব্রজবুলি (ঘ) সংস্কৃত ভাষা উত্তর: (গ) ব্রজবুলি ২২। বাংলা আধুনিক উপন্যাস-এর প্রবর্তক ছিলেন – (ক) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (খ) প্যারীচাঁদ মিত্র (গ) ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায় উত্তর: (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায় ২৩। “কিন্তু আরম্ভের পূর্বেও আরম্ভ আছে। সন্ধ্যা বেলায় দীপ জ্বালার আগে। সকাল বেলায় সলতে পাকানাে” – বাক্যদ্বয় কোন রচনা থেকে উদ্ধৃত? (ক) নৌকাডুবি (খ) চোখের বালি (গ) যােগাযােগ। (ঘ) শেষের কবিতা উত্তর: (গ) যােগাযােগ ২৪। মুক্তিযুদ্ধ ভিত্তিক উপন্যাস কোনটি? (ক) একটি কালাে মেয়ের কথা (খ) তেইশ নম্বর তৈলচিত্র (গ) আয়নামতির পালা (ঘ) ইছামতী উত্তর: (ক) একটি কালাে মেয়ের কথা Exp: একটি কালো মেয়ের কথা – তারাশঙ্কর বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় তেইশ নম্বর তৈলচিত্র – আলাউদ্দিন আল আজাদ ইছামতী – বিভূতিভূষণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ২৫। কালাে বরফ’ উপন্যাসটির বিষয়: (ক) তেভাগা আন্দোলন (খ) ভাষা আন্দোলন (গ) মুক্তিযুদ্ধ (ঘ) দেশভাগ উত্তর: (ঘ) দেশভাগ কালো বরফ – মাহমুদুল হক ‘কালো বরফ’ উপন্যাসে দেশভাগের পটভূমি ব্যাপকভাবে উঠে এলেও লেখকের কাছে ছিচল্লিশের দাঙ্গা এবং সাতচল্লিশের দেশবিভাগ প্রাসঙ্গিক বলে কখনই মনে হয়নি। উপন্যাসে তাই আমরা দেখি শেকড় হারাবার বেদনায় তিনি বিমর্ষ, বারংবারই ঘুরে ফিরে দেখাতে চেয়েছেন তার ছিঁড়ে যাওয়ার রহস্য। রহস্য প্রাসাদের সদর কপাটও উন্মুক্ত করে দেন মাহমুদুল হক, দেশভাগের রক্তক্ষরণের ভাষিক শিল্পরুপ প্রকাশিত হয়। ২৬। ঢাকা প্রকাশ সাপ্তাহিক পত্রিকাটির সম্পাদক কে? (ক) কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার (খ) রামানন্দ চট্টোপাধ্যায় (গ) শামসুর রাহমান (ঘ) সিকান্দার আবু জাফর উত্তর: (ক) কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র মজুমদার ঢাকাপ্রকাশ বাংলাদেশের ঢাকা শহরের প্রথম বাংলা সংবাদপত্র যা বাংলা তারিখ ২৫ ফাল্গুন, ১২৬৭ (মার্চ ৭, ১৮৬১) প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয়। ২৭। ‘জীবনস্মৃতি’ কার রচনা? (ক) ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (গ) বিভূতিভূষণ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় (ঘ) রােকেয়া সাখাওয়াত হােসেন উত্তর: (খ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর ২৮। দীনবন্ধু মিলের ‘নীলদর্পণ’ নাটকটি ইংরেজিতে অনুবাদ করেন কে? (ক) প্যারীচাঁদ মিত্র (খ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত (গ) প্রমথ চৌধুরী (ঘ) দ্বিজেন্দ্রলাল রায় উত্তর: (খ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত ২৯। “সকালে উঠিয়া আমি মনে মনে বলি , সারাদিন আমি যেন ভালাে হয়ে চলি” চরণ দু’টির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) চণ্ডীচরণ মুনশী (খ) কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম (গ) রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর (ঘ) মদনমােহন তর্কালঙ্কার উত্তর: (ঘ) মদনমােহন তর্কালঙ্কার ৩০। জসীম উদ্দীনের রচনা কোনটি? (ক) যাদের দেখেছি (খ) পথে-প্রবাসে (গ) কাল নিরবধি (ঘ) ভবিষ্যতের বাঙালী উত্তর: (ক) যাদের দেখেছি Exp: পথে প্রবাসে – অন্নদাশঙ্কর রায় কাল নিরবধি – আনিসুজ্জামান ভবিষ্যতের বাঙালী- এস ওয়াজেদ আলী ৩১। ‘কিন্তু মনুষ্য কখনো পাষাণ হয় না’ – উক্তিটি কোন উপন্যাসের? (ক) রবীন্দ্রনাথের ‘চোখের বালি (খ) শরৎচন্দ্রের পথের দাবী’ (গ) শওকত ওসমানের ক্রীতদাসের হাসি (ঘ) বঙ্কিমচন্দ্রের ‘রাজসিংহ’ উত্তর: (খ) শরৎচন্দ্রের পথের দাবী’ ৩২। ইয়ংবেঙ্গল গােষ্ঠীভুক্ত ছিলেন কে? (ক) অক্ষয় কুমার দত্ত (খ) এন্টনি ফিরঙ্গি (গ) মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত (ঘ) কলম্বিসাসিংহ ঠাকুর উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নেই। তবে মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্তকে কিছুটা ধরা যায়। ৩৩।‘বিদ্রোহী’ কবিতাটি কোন সনে প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয়? (ক) ১৯২৩ সনে (খ) ১৯২১ সনে (গ) ১৯১৯ সনে (ঘ) ১৯১৮ সনে উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নেই। Exp: প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় ১৯২২ সালের ৬ জানুয়ারি বিজলি পত্রিকায়। ৩৪। ‘আগুন পাখী ‘ – উপন্যাসটির রচয়িতা কে? (ক) রাহাত খান (খ) হাসান আজিজুল হক (গ) সেলিনা হােসেন (ঘ) ইমদাদুল হক মিলন উত্তর: (খ) হাসান আজিজুল হক ৩৫। একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারীর বিখ্যাত গানটির সুরকার কে? (ক) সুবীর সাহা (খ) সুধীন দাস (গ) আলতাফ মাহমুদ (ঘ) আলতাফ মামুন উত্তর: (গ) আলতাফ মাহমুদ ​ English Language and Literature 35 ​ ৩৬। Please write to me at the above address. The word ‘above in this sentence is a/an – (ক) noun (খ) adjective (গ) pronoun (ঘ) adverb উত্তর: (খ) adjective Exp: qualifying address (noun). ৩৭। In which sentence is the word ‘past’ used as a preposition? (ক) Writing letters is a thing of the past. (খ) I look back on the past without regret. (গ) I called out to him as he ran past. (ঘ) Tania was a wonderful singer, but she’s past her prime, উত্তর: (ঘ) Tania was a wonderful singer, but she’s past her prime, Exp: Past can be used as a preposition (followed by a noun): past + NP. ৩৮। The word ‘sibling’ means (ক) a brother (খ) a sister (গ) a brother or sister (ঘ) an infant উত্তর: (গ) a brother or sister ৩৯। Fill in the blank: As she was talking, he suddenly broke____, saying, ‘That’s a fie!” (ক) off (খ) in (গ) down (ঘ) into উত্তর: (খ) in Exp: break in = to interrupt someone’s conversation. ৪০। Fill in the blank: You may go for a walk if you feel _____ it. (ক) about (খ) on (গ) like (ঘ) for উত্তর: (গ) like Exp: Feel like = To have the urge or desire to do something. ৪১। Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly (ক) consciencious (খ) perseverance (গ) convalescence (ঘ) maintenance উত্তর: (ক) consciencious Exp: Consciencious > conscientious ৪২। ‘You look terrific in that dress!” The word ‘terrific’ in the above sentence means – (ক) excellent (খ) funny (গ) very ugly (ঘ) horrible উত্তর: (ক) excellent Exp: এখানে terrific তার আভিধানিক অর্থের পরিবর্তে Figurative Language হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে। যা সম্পূর্ণ উল্টো অর্থ দিচ্ছে। ৪৩। Someone who is capricious is ______. (ক) easily irritated (খ) wise and willing to cooperate (গ) exceedingly conceited and arrogant (ঘ) known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour উত্তর: (ঘ) known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour ৪৪। Which one of the following Words is masculine? (ক) mare (খ) lad (গ) pillow (ঘ) pony উত্তর: (খ) lad ৪৫। A man whose wife has died is called a – (ক) widow (খ) widower (গ) spinster (ঘ) bachelor উত্তর: (খ) widower ৪৬। Which word is similar to appal? (ক) deceive (খ) confuse (গ) dismay (ঘ) solicit উত্তর: (গ) dismay ৪৭। Which word means the opposite of dearth? (ক) lack (খ) abundance (গ) poverty (ঘ) shortage উত্তর: (খ) abundance ৪৮। Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form? (ক) aircraft (খ) intention (গ) mouse (ঘ) thesis উত্তর: (ক) aircraft ৪৯। Identify the determiner in the following sentence ‘I have no news for you.’ (ক) have (খ) news (গ) no (ঘ) for উত্তর: (গ) no ৫০। ‘A lost opportunity never returns. Here lost’ is- (ক) gerund (খ) verbal noun (গ) gerundial infinitive (ঘ) participle উত্তর: (ঘ) participle ৫১। The saying ‘enough is enough’ is used when you want (ক) Something to continue (খ) something to stop (গ) something to continue until it’s enough (ঘ) to tell instructions are clear উত্তর: (খ) something to stop ৫২। ‘He ran with great speed.’ The underlined part of the sentence is a – (ক) noun phrase (খ) adverb phrase (গ) adjective phrase (ঘ) participle phrase উত্তর: (খ) adverb phrase Exp: qualifying ran(Verb). ৫৩। ‘We must not be late, else we will miss the train. This is a (ক) compound sentence (খ) complex sentence (গ) simple sentence (ঘ) interrogative sentence উত্তর: (ক) compound sentence Exp: Conjunctions that are used in compound sentences are and, but, or, for, nor, also, however, moreover, thus, so, therefore, else, still, as well as, accordingly, otherwise, yet, not yet, but also, either or, neither nor, on the contrary, etc. ৫৪। Change the voice ‘Who is calling me’? (ক) By whom am I called? (খ) By whom I am called? (গ) By whom am I being called? (ঘ) Whom am I called by? উত্তর: (গ) By whom am I being called? ৫৫। An extra message added at the end of a letter after it is signed is called – (ক) corrigendum (খ) postscript (গ) NB (ঘ) RSVP উত্তর: (খ) postscript ৫৬। ‘The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope is a/an (ক) epic (খ) ballad (গ) mock-heroic poem (ঘ) elegy উত্তর: (গ) mock-heroic poem ৫৭। Which of the following is not an American poet? (ক) Robert Frost (খ) W. B. Yeats (গ) Emily Dickinson (ঘ) Langston Hughes. উত্তর: (খ) W. B. Yeats Exp: William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. ৫৮। William Shakespeare was born in – (ক) 1616 (খ) 1664 (গ) 1564 (ঘ) 1493 উত্তর: (গ) 1564 Exp: William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist.He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. ৫৯। Tennyson’s ‘In Memoriam’ is an elegy on the death of (ক) John Milton (খ) John Keats (গ) Arthur Henry Hallam (ঘ) Sydney Smith উত্তর: (গ) Arthur Henry Hallam ৬০। ‘Sweet Helen’ make me immortal with a kiss. The sentence has been taken from the play (ক) Romeo and Juliet (খ) Caesar and Cleopatra (গ) Doctor Faustus (ঘ) Antony and Cleopatra উত্তর: (গ) Doctor Faustus Exp: Doctor Faustus (Marlowe) ৬১। “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet – Who said this? (ক) Juliet (খ) Romeo (গ) Portia (ঘ) Rosalind উত্তর: (ক) Juliet Exp: William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet seems to argue that it does not matter that Romeo is from her family’s rival house of Montague, that is, that he is named “Montague”. Juliet compares Romeo to a rose saying that if he were not named Romeo he would still be handsome and be Juliet’s love. This states that if he were not Romeo, then he would not be a Montague and she would be able to get married with no problem at all. ৬২। ‘Man’s love is of man’s life a thing apart, `Tis woman’s whole existence.’- This is taken from the poem of’ (ক) P. B. Shelley (খ) Lord Byron (গ) John Keats (ঘ) Edinund Spense উত্তর: (খ) Lord Byron Exp: Extracts from Don Juan: Donna Julia’s Letter By Lord Byron (1788–1824)[From Canto I.] ৬৩। Boi Who translated the ‘Rubaiyát of Omar Khayyam into English? (ক) Thomas Carlyle (খ) Edward Fitzgerald (গ) D. G. Rossetti (ঘ) William Thackeray উত্তর: (খ) Edward Fitzgerald ৬৪। ‘Ulysses’ is a novel Written by – (ক) Joseph Conrad (খ) Thotias Hardy (গ) Charles Dickens (ঘ) James Joyce উত্তর: (ঘ) James Joyce ৬৫। The short story ‘The Diamond Necklace’ was written by – (ক) Guy de Maupassant (খ) O Henry (গ) Somerset Maugham (ঘ) George Orwell উত্তর: (ক) Guy de Maupassant ৬৬। All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.’ – Who said this? (ক) Macbeth (খ) Lady Macbeth (গ) Lady Madcuff (ঘ) Madcuff উত্তর: (খ) Lady Macbeth Exp: These dramatic words are uttered by Lady Macbeth in Act V, Scene 1, during a time when she is overwhelmed by guilt. ৬৭। ‘Where are the songs of Spring? Aye, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too.’ – Who wrote this? (ক) William Wordsworth (খ) Robert Browning (গ) John Keats (ঘ) Samuel Coleridge উত্তর: (গ) John Keats Exp: In poem- To Autumn. ৬৮। Who is the central character of ‘Wuthering Heights’, (ক) Mr. Earnishaw (খ) Catheritae (গ) Heathcliff (ঘ) Hindley Earshaw উত্তর: (গ) Heathcliff Exp: Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s only novel, was published in 1847 under the pseudonym “Ellis Bell”. ৬৯। The old order changeth, yielding place to new.’- This line is extracted from Tennyson’s poem – (ক) The Lotos-Eaters (খ) Tithonus (গ) Locksley Hall. (ঘ) Morte d’ Arthur উত্তর: (ঘ) Morte d’ Arthur ৭০। Who wrote the poem ‘The Good-Morrow? (ক) George Herbert (খ) Andrew Marvell (গ) John Donne (ঘ) Henry Vaughan উত্তর: (গ) John Donne ​ Bangladesh Affairs 30 ​ ৭১। আলাউদ্দিন হোসেন শাহ কখন বৃহত্তর বাংলা শাসন করেন? (ক) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৬ খৃষ্টাব্দ (খ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৭ খৃষ্টাব্দ (গ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৮ খৃষ্টাব্দ (ঘ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৯ খৃষ্টাব্দ উত্তর: সঠিক উত্তর নাই। Exp: তবে (ঘ) ১৪৯৮-১৫১৯ খৃষ্টাব্দ কাছাকাছি উত্তর ধরা যায়। কারণ আলাউদ্দিন হোসেন শাহ (শাসনকাল ১৪৯৪-১৫১৯)।তিনি ২৫ বছর শাসন করেন। ৭২। প্রাচীন বাংলা মৌর্য শাসনের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা কে? (ক) অশোক মৌর্য (খ) চন্দ্রগুপ্ত মৌর্য (গ) সমুদ্র গুপ্ত (ঘ) এর কোনটিই না উত্তর: (খ) চন্দ্রগুপ্ত মৌর্য ৭৩। ইউরােপীয় বণিকদের মধ্যে বাংলায় প্রথম এসেছিলেন – (ক) পর্তুগীজরা (খ) ইংরেজরা (গ) ওলন্দাজরা (ঘ) ফরাসিরা উত্তর: (ক) পর্তুগীজরা ৭৪। ১৯৭১ সালে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সময় জাতিসংঘে কোন দেশ বাংলাদেশের পক্ষে ‘ভেটো’ প্রদান করেছিল? (ক) যুক্তরাজ্য (খ) ফ্রান্স (গ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (ঘ) সােভিয়েত ইভনিয়ন উত্তর: (ঘ) সােভিয়েত ইভনিয়ন Exp: প্রশ্নটায় একটা প্যাচ দেয়া আছে। প্রশ্নটার সাদামাটা অর্থ হচ্ছে- কোন দেশ বাংলাদেশের পক্ষ হয়ে লড়েছিল। ৭৫। বঙ্গবন্ধুর ঐতিহাসিক ৭ই মার্চের ভাষণ সংবিধানের কোন তফসিলে অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হয়েছে? (ক) চতুর্থ তফসিল (খ) পঞ্চম তফসিল (গ) ষষ্ঠ তফসিল (ঘ) সপ্তম তফসিল উত্তর: (খ) পঞ্চম তফসিল ৭৬। বঙ্গভঙ্গকালে ভারতের ভাইসরয় কে ছিলেন? (ক) লর্ড কার্জন (খ) লর্ড ওয়াভেল (গ) লর্ড মাউন্ট ব্যাটেন (ঘ) লর্ড লিনলিথগো উত্তর: (ক) লর্ড কার্জন ৭৭। বাংলাদেশের কোন বনভূমি শালবৃক্ষের জন্য বিখ্যাত? (ক) সিলেটের বনভুমি (খ) পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রামের বনভূমি (গ) ভাওয়াল ও মধুপুরের বনভূমি (খ) খুলনা, বরিশাল ও পটুয়াখালীর বনভূমি উত্তর: (গ) ভাওয়াল ও মধুপুরের বনভূমি ৭৮। বাংলাদেশে সবচেয়ে বেশী পাট উৎপন্ন হয় কোন জেলায়? (ক) ফরিদপুর (খ) রংপুর (গ) জামালপুর (ঘ) শেরপুর উত্তর: (ক) ফরিদপুর ৭৯। বাংলাদেশে মােট আবাদযােগ্য জমির পরিমাণ – (ক) ২ কোটি ৪০ লক্ষ একর (খ) ২ কোটি ৫০ লক্ষ একর (গ) ২ কোটি ২৫ লক্ষ একর (ঘ) ২ কোটি ২১ লক্ষ একর উত্তর: (ক) ২ কোটি ৪০ লক্ষ একর ৮০। ‘গারাে উপজাতি কোন জেলায় বাস করে? (ক) পার্বত্য চট্টগ্রাম (খ) সিলেট (গ) ময়মনসিংহ (ঘ) টাঙ্গাইল উত্তর: (গ) ময়মনসিংহ ৮১। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের Per capita GDP (nominal) কত? (ক) $১,৭৫০ মার্কিন ডলার (খ) $১,৭৫১ মার্কিন ডলার (গ) $১,৭৫২ মার্কিন ডলার (ঘ) $১,৭৫৩ মার্কিন ডলার উত্তর: (খ) $১,৭৫১ মার্কিন ডলার Exp: Bangladesh’s per capita income jumped more than 9 percent to 1,909lastfiscalyearfrom1,751 a year ago, showed provisional official figures released yesterday.(The Daily Star: March 20, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 12:21 AM, March 20, 2019 ) ৮২। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম আদমশুমারি অনুষ্ঠিত হয় – (ক) ১৯৭২ সালে (খ) ১৯৭৩ সালে (গ) ১৯৭৪ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৭৫ সালে উত্তর: (গ) ১৯৭৪ সালে ৮৩। Inclusive Development Index (IDI)-এর ভিত্তিতে দক্ষিণ এশিয়ায় বাংলাদেশের স্থান কত? (ক) প্রথম স্থান (খ) দ্বিতীয় স্থান (গ) তৃতীয় স্থান (ঘ) চতুর্থ স্থান উত্তর: (খ) দ্বিতীয় স্থান ৮৪। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের মোট রপ্তানি আয় কত? (ক) $ ৪০ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (খ) $ ৪১ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (গ) ৪২ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার (ঘ) ১ ৪৩ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার উত্তর: (খ) $ ৪১ বিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলার ৮৫। Alliance যে দেশ ভিত্তিক গার্মেন্টস ব্রান্ডগুলাের সংগঠন (ক) যুক্তরাজ্যের (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের (গ) কানাডার (ঘ) ইউরোপিয়ান ইউনিয়নের উত্তর: (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৮৬। ২০১৮ সালে বাংলাদেশের GDP-তে শিল্প খাতের অবদান কত শতাংশ ছিল? (ক) ২৯.৬৬% (খ) ৩০.৬৬% (গ) ৩২.৬৬% (ঘ) ৩৩.৬৬% উত্তর: (ঘ) ৩৩.৬৬% Exp: ৩৩.৭১% অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা-২০১৮ অনুসারে। ৩৩.৬৬% কাছাকাছি। ৮৭। ২০১৮-১৯ অর্থ বছরে রপ্তানি প্রণােদনা রাখা হয়েছে – (ক) সাড়ে ৪ হাজার কোটি টাকা (খ) সাড়ে ৫ হাজার কোটি টাকা (গ) সাড়ে ৩ হাজার কোটি টাকা (ঘ) সাড়ে ৬ হাজার কোটি টাকা উত্তর: (ক) সাড়ে ৪ হাজার কোটি টাকা ৮৮। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম ভ্যাট (VAT) চালু হয় – (ক) ১৯৯১ সালে (খ) ১৯৭৩ সালে (গ) ১৯৮৬ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৯৬ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৯১ সালে ৮৯। সংবিধানের কোন সংশােধনীকে ‘first distortion of constitution’ বলে আখ্যায়িত করা হয়? (ক) ৫ম সংশােধন (খ) ৪র্থ সংশােধন (গ) ৩য় সংশােধন (ঘ) ২য় সংশােধন উত্তর: (ক) ৫ম সংশােধন ৯০। স্বাধীনতার ঘােষণাপত্র সংবিধানের কততম তফসিলে সংযােজন করা হয়েছে? (ক) চতুর্থ (খ) পঞ্চম (গ) ষষ্ঠ (ঘ) সপ্তম উত্তর: (ঘ) সপ্তম ৯১। গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধান প্রবর্তিত হয় – (ক) ১৭ এপ্রিল, ১৯৭১ (খ) ১৬ ডিসেম্বর ১৯৭২ (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭২ (ঘ) ২৬ মার্চ ১৯৭৩ উত্তর: (খ) ১৬ ডিসেম্বর ১৯৭২ ৯২। সংবিধানের কোন অনুচ্ছেদে ‘সরকারি কর্ম কমিশন’ (PSC) গঠনের উল্লেখ আছে? (ক) ১৩৭ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (খ) ১৩৫ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (গ) ১৩৮ নং অনুচ্ছেদে (ঘ) ১৩৪ নং অনুচ্ছেদে উত্তর: (ক) ১৩৭ নং অনুচ্ছেদে ৯৩। আওয়ামী লীগের ৬-দফা পেশ করা হয়েছিল- (ক) ১৯৬৬ সালে (খ) ১৯৬৭ সালে (গ) ১৯৬৮ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৬৯ সালে উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৬৬ সালে ৯৪। বঙ্গবন্ধুসহ আগরতলা ষড়যন্ত্র মামলায় মােট আসামী সংখ্যা ছিল কত জন? (ক) ৩৪ জন (খ) ৩৫ জন (গ) ৩৬ জন (ঘ) ৩২ জন উত্তর: (খ) ৩৫ জন ৯৫। আইন ও সালিশ কেন্দ্র কি ধরণের সংস্থা? (ক) অর্থনৈতিক (খ) মানবাধিকার (গ) ধর্মীয় (ঘ) খেলাধুলা উত্তর: (খ) মানবাধিকার ৯৬।Almond ও Powel চাপ সৃষ্টিকারী গােষ্ঠীকে বিভক্ত করেছেন – (ক) ৩ ভাগে (খ) ৪ ভাগে (গ) ৫ ভাগে (ঘ) ৬ ভাগে উত্তর: (খ) ৪ ভাগে ৯৭। বাংলাদেশ জাতিসংঘের – (ক) ১৪৬তম সদস্য (খ) ১৩৬তম সদস্য (গ) ১২৬তম সদস্য (ঘ) ১১৬ তম সদস্য উত্তর: (খ) ১৩৬তম সদস্য ৯৮। বাংলাদেশে প্রথম জাতীয় সংসদের নির্বাচন হয় – (ক) ৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি, ১৯৭৩ (খ) ৭ জানুয়ারি, ১৯৭৩ (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭৩ (ঘ) ৭ এপ্রিল, ১৯৭৩ উত্তর: (গ) ৭ মার্চ, ১৯৭৩ ৯৯। তৃণমূল পর্যায়ে স্বাস্থ্য সেবা নিশ্চিত করতে কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক চালু করা হয়- (ক) ১৩ হাজার ১২৫টি (খ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩০টি (গ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩৬টি (ঘ) ১৩ হাজার ১৪৬টি উত্তর: (গ) ১৩ হাজার ১৩৬টি ১০০। ‘Let there be Light’—বিখ্যাত ছবিটি পরিচালনা করেন – (ক) আমজাদ হোসেন (খ) জহির রায়হান (গ) খান আতাউর রহমান (ঘ) শেখ নিয়ামত আলী উত্তর: (খ) জহির রায়হান ​ International Affairs 20 ​ ১০১। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) ফ্লোরিডা (খ) হাইতি (গ) কিউবা (ঘ) জ্যামাইকা উত্তর: (গ) কিউবা ১০২। টেকসই উন্নয়ন সংক্রান্ত ২০৩০ এজেন্ডা (The Sustainable Development)-তে কয়টি লক্ষ্য (goal) রয়েছে? (ক) ১৫ (খ) ১৭ (গ) ২১ (ঘ) ২৭ উত্তর: (খ) ১৭ ১০৩। জাতিসংঘ কোন সালে মানবাধিকার সংক্রান্ত বৈশ্বিক ঘােষণার ঐতিহাসিক নথিটি গ্রহণ করে? (ক) ১৯৪৮ (খ) ১৯৫৬ (গ) ১৯৪৫ (ঘ) ২০০০ উত্তর: (ক) ১৯৪৮ ১০৪। মিনস্ক নিচের কোন দেশের রাজধানী? (ক) তাজাকিস্তান (খ) আজারবাইজান (গ) পর্তুগাল (ঘ) বেলারুশ উত্তর: (ঘ) বেলারুশ ১০৫। সর্বশেষ মিউনিখ নিরাপত্তা সম্মেলন কোন সালের কোন মাসে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে? (ক) সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০১৮ (খ) মার্চ, ২০১৪ (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯ (ঘ) ডিসেম্বর, ২০১৮ উত্তর: (গ) ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯ ১০৬। V20 গ্রুপ কিসের সাথে সম্পর্কিত? (ক) কৃষি উন্নয়ন (খ) দরিদ্র বিমােচন (গ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন (ঘ) বিনিয়ােগ সম্পর্কিত উত্তর: (গ) জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন ১০৭। জাতিসংঘ সমুদ্র আইন কত সালে স্বাক্ষরিত হয়েছিল? (ক) ১৯৭৯ সালে (খ) ১৯৮২ সালে (গ) ১৯৮৩ সালে (ঘ) ১৯৯৮ সালে উত্তর: (খ) ১৯৮২ সালে ১০৮ । বিশ্বের সর্বশেষ জলবাযূ সম্মেলন (ডিসেম্বর ২০১৮) কোথায় অনুষ্ঠিত হয়? (ক) কাটোউইস, পোল্যান্ড (খ) প্যারিস, ফ্রান্স (গ) রোম, ইতালি (ঘ) বেইজিং, চীন উত্তর: (ক) কাটোউইস, পোল্যান্ড ১০৯। Sunshine Policy-এর সাথে কোন দুটি দেশ জড়িত? (ক) চীন, রাশিয়া (খ) উত্তর কোরিয়া, দক্ষিণ কোরিয়া (গ) জাপান, থাইল্যান্ড (ঘ) তাইওয়ান, হংকং উত্তর: (খ) উত্তর কোরিয়া, দক্ষিণ কোরিয়া ১১০। BRICS কর্তৃক প্রতিষ্ঠিত ব্যাংকের নাম হচ্ছে – (ক) New Development Bank (NDB) (খ) BFRICS Development Bank (BDB) (গ) Economic Development Bank (EDB) (ঘ) International Commercial Bank (ICB) উত্তর: (ক) New Development Bank (NDB) ১১১। চীন নিচের কোন আফ্রিকান দেশটিতে সামরিক ঘাঁটি স্থাপনের মাধ্যমে কৌশলগত সম্পর্ক স্থাপন করেছে? (ক) ইথিওপিয়া (খ) জাম্বিয়া (গ) লাইবেরিয়া (ঘ) জীবুতি উত্তর: (ঘ) জীবুতি ১১২। পাকিস্তান নিয়ন্ত্রিত কাশ্মিরের কোন অংশে ভারত সম্প্রতি (ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০১৯) সামরিক বিমান হামলা পরিচালনা করে? (ক) এবােটাবাদ (খ) বালাকোট (গ) কোয়েটা (ঘ) গিলগিট উত্তর: (খ) বালাকোট ১১৩। নিচের কোন দেশে ২০২২ সালের G-২০ বাত্সরিক সম্মেলন অনুষ্ঠিত হবে- (ক) ইতালী (খ) যুক্তরাষ্ট্র (গ) ভারত (ঘ) ব্রাজিল উত্তর: (গ) ভারত ১১৪। ‘দ্যা আইডিয়া অব জাস্টিস’-গ্রন্থের রচয়িতা কে? (ক) মাখা সবাম (খ) জোসেফ স্টিগলিটজ (গ) অমর্ত্য সেন (ঘ) জন রাউলস উত্তর: (গ) অমর্ত্য সেন ১১৫। শ্রীলংকার কোন সমুদ্রবন্দর চীনের নিকট ৯১ বছরের জন্য লীজ দেয়া হয়েছে- (ক) ত্রিঙ্কোমালী (খ) হাম্বানটোটা (গ) গল বন্দর (ঘ) পাের্ট অব কলম্বাে উত্তর: (খ) হাম্বানটোটা ১১৬। নীচের কোন সংস্থাটির সচিবালয় বাংলাদেশে অবস্থিত? (ক) BIMSTEC (খ) CICA (গ) IORA (ঘ) SAARC উত্তর: (ক) BIMSTEC ১১৭। নিচের কোন সংস্থাটির স্থায়ী সদর দপ্তর নেই? (ক) NATO (খ) NAM (গ) EU (ঘ) ASEAN উত্তর: (খ) NAM ১১৮। জাতিসংঘ বিষয়ক আলােচনায় পি৫ (P5) কলতে কি বুঝায়? (ক) নিরাপত্তা পরিষদের পাঁচটি স্থায়ী সদস্য রাষ্ট্র (খ) পাঁচটি পরমাণু শক্তিধর রাষ্ট্র (গ) পাঁচটি জাতিসংঘ সংস্থা (ঘ) উপরে কোনটিই নয় উত্তর: (ক) নিরাপত্তা পরিষদের পাঁচটি স্থায়ী সদস্য রাষ্ট্র ১১৯। কোন দেশটি ইউরােপের বাল্টিক অঞ্চলে অবস্থিত নয়? (ক) ফিনল্যান্ড (খ) পোল্যান্ড (গ) অস্ট্রিয়া (ঘ) সুইডেন উত্তর: (গ) অস্ট্রিয়া ১২০। OIC-এর কততম শীর্ষ সম্মেলনে বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান অংশগ্রহণ করেন? (ক) ২য় শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (খ) ৫ম শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (গ) ৪র্থ শীর্ষ সম্মেলন (ঘ) ৭ম শীর্ষ সম্মেলন উত্তর: (ক) ২য় শীর্ষ সম্মেলন ​ Geography, Environment and Disaster Management 10 ​ ১২১। নিম্নের কোনটি পাললিক শিলা? (ক) মার্বেল (খ) কয়লা (গ) গ্রানাইট (ঘ) নিস উত্তর: (খ) কয়লা ১২২। নিম্নের কোনটি বৃহৎ স্কেল মানচিত্র? (ক) ১ : ১০,০০০ (খ) ১: ১০০,০০০ (গ) ১: ১০০০,০০০ (ঘ) ১: ২৫০০,০০০ উত্তর: (ক) ১ : ১০,০০০ ১২৩। সমবৃষ্টিপাত সম্পন্ন স্থানসমূহকে যােগকারী রেখাকে বলা হয় – (ক) আইসােথার্ম (খ) আইসোবার (গ) আইসােহাইট (ঘ) আইসােহেলাইন উত্তর: আইসােহাইট ১২৪। বাংলাদেশের লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান কি ধরণের বনভূমি? (ক) ক্রান্তিয় চিরহরিৎ, আধা-চিরহৰিৎ জাতীয় (খ) ক্রান্তীয় আর্দ্র পত্র পতনশীল জাতীয় (গ) পত্র পতনশীল জাতীয় (ঘ) ম্যানগ্রোভ জাতীয় উত্তর: (ক) ক্রান্তিয় চিরহরিৎ, আধা-চিরহৰিৎ জাতীয় ১২৫। বাংলাদেশে সংঘটিত বন্যার রেকর্ড অনুযায়ী (১৯৭১-২০০৭) কোন সালের বন্যায় সবচেয়ে বেশী এলাকা প্লাবিত হয়? (ক) ১৯৭৪ (খ) ১৯৮৮ (গ) ১৯৯৮ (ঘ) ২০০৭ উত্তর: (গ) ১৯৯৮ Exp: 1988 -61%, 1998- 68% ১২৬। সার্ক দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা কেন্দ্র কোথায় অবস্থিত? (ক) নয়া দিল্লি (খ) কলম্বো (গ) ঢাকা (ঘ) কাঠমুন্ডু উত্তর: (ক) নয়া দিল্লি ১২৭। নীচের কোনটি জলজ উদ্ভিদ নয়? (ক) হিজল (খ) করচ (গ) ডুমুর (ঘ) গজারী উত্তর: (ঘ) গজারী ১২৮। নীচের কোনটি মানবসৃষ্ট আপদ (hazard) নয়? (ক) বায়ু দূষণ (খ) দুর্ভিক্ষ গ) মহামারী (ঘ) কালবৈশাখী (Norwester) উত্তর: (ঘ) কালবৈশাখী (Norwester) ১২৯। বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সেক্টরগুলাের মধ্যে কোন খাতে বেশী কর্মসংস্থান হয়? (ক) নির্মাণ খাত (খ) কৃষি খাত (গ) সেবা খাত (ঘ) শিল্প কারখান্য খাত উত্তর: (খ) কৃষি খাত ১৩০। বাংলাদেশের উপকূলীয় সমভূমিতে বসবাসকারী জনগােষ্ঠী যে ধরণের বন্যা কবলীত হয় তার নাম – (ক) নদী বন্যা (খ) আকস্মিক বন্যা (গ) বৃষ্টিজনিত বন্যা (ঘ) জলােচ্ছাসজনিত বন্যা উত্তর: (ঘ) জলােচ্ছাসজনিত বন্যা ​ ​ General Science 15 ​ ১৩১। 3517CL মৌলের নিউট্রন সংখ্যা কত? (ক) 17 (খ) 18 (গ) 35 (ঘ) 70 উত্তর: (খ) 18 ১৩২।কোন কঠিন পদার্থ বিশুদ্ধ নাকি অবিশুদ্ধ তা কিসের মাধ্যমে নির্ণয় করা যায়? (ক) ঘনীভবন (খ) বাষ্পীভবন (গ) গলনাংক (ঘ) স্ফুটনাংক উত্তর: (গ) গলনাংক ১৩৩। অ্যানােডে কোন্ বিক্রিয়া সম্পন্ন হয়? (ক) জারণ (খ) বিজারণ (গ) প্রশমন (ঘ) পানি যােজন উত্তর: (ক) জারণ ৩৪। একটি বাল্বে “60w-220v” লেখা আছে। বাল্বটির রোধ কত ওহম (Ohm)? (ক) 16.36 (খ) 160 (গ) 280 (ঘ) 806.67 উত্তর: (ঘ) 806.67 Exp: R = V2/P = (220)2/60 = 806.67 ১৩৫। নবায়নযােগ্য জ্বালানীর উত্স – (ক) তেল (খ) গ্যাস (গ) কয়লা (ঘ) বায়োগ্যাস উত্তর: (ঘ) বায়োগ্যাস ১৩৬। কার্বোহাইড্রেডে C, H এবং 0-এর অনুপাত কত? (ক) ১ : ১: ২ (খ) ১: ২: ১ (গ) ১ : ৩ : ২ (ঘ) ১: ৩: ১ উত্তর: (খ) ১: ২: ১ ১৩৭। AC কে DC করার যন্ত্র – (ক) রেকটিফায়ার (খ) অ্যামপ্লিফায়ার (গ) ট্রানজিস্টর (ঘ) ডায়োড উত্তর: (ক) রেকটিফায়ার ১৩৮। বিদ্যুৎ শক্তিকে শব্দ শক্তিতে রূপান্তরিত করা হয় কোন্ যন্ত্রের মাধ্যমে – (ক) লাউড স্পিকার (খ) অ্যামপ্লিফায়ার (গ) জেনারেটর (ঘ) মাল্টিমিটার উত্তর: (ক) লাউড স্পিকার ১৩৯। বাতাসের আর্দ্রতা মাপার যন্ত্রের নাম কি? (ক) মাইকোমিটার (খ) হাইগ্রোমিটার (গ) ব্যারােমিটার (ঘ) গ্রাভিমিটার উত্তর: (খ) হাইগ্রোমিটার ১৪০। কোথায় সাঁতার কাটা সহজ? (ক) পুকুরে (খ) খালে (গ) নদীতে (ঘ) সাগরে উত্তর: (ঘ) সাগরে ১৪১। ডিমে কোন্ ভিটামিন নেই? (ক) ভিটামিন-এ (খ) ভিটামিন-বি (গ) ভিটামিন-সি (ঘ) ভিটামিন-ডি উত্তর: (গ) ভিটামিন-সি ১৪২। কোনটির জন্য পুষ্প রঙ্গিন ও সুন্দর হয়? (ক) ক্রোমোপ্লাস্ট (খ) ক্লোরােপ্লাস্ট (গ) ক্রোমোটোপ্লাস্ট (ঘ) লিউকোপুষ্ট উত্তর: (ক) ক্রোমোপ্লাস্ট ১৪৩। সােডিয়াম এসিটেটের সংকেত – (ক) CH2C00Na (খ) (CH3C00)2ca (গ) CH3COONa (ঘ) CHCOONa উত্তর: (গ) CH3COONa ১৪৪। ক্যান্সার চিকিৎসায় ব্যবহৃত গামা বিকিরণের উৎস কি? (ক) আইসােটোন (খ) আইসােটোপ (গ) আইসােবার (ঘ) আইসােমার উত্তর: (খ) আইসােটোপ ১৪৫। খাদ্য তৈরীর জন্য উদ্ভিদ বায়ু থেকে গ্রহণ করে – (ক) অক্সিজেন (খ) কার্বন ডাই-অক্সাইড (গ) নাইট্রোজেন (ঘ) জলীয় বাষ্প উত্তর: (খ) কার্বন ডাই-অক্সাইড Computer and Information Technology 15 ​ ১৪৬। মুদ্রিত লেখা সরাসরি ইনপুট নেয়ার জন্য নীচের কোনটি ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) OMR (খ) OCR (গ) MICR (ঘ) Scanner উত্তর: (ঘ) Scanner ১৪৭। নীচের কোন প্রোগ্রামটি একটি সম্পূর্ণ কম্পিউটার প্রােগামকে একবারে অনুবাদ ও সম্পাদন করে? (ক) Interpreter (খ) Emulator (গ) Compiler (ঘ) Simulator উত্তর: (গ) Compiler ১৪৮। নীচের কোনটি একই সাথে ইনপুট ও আউটপুট হিসেবে কাজ কবে? (ক) Mouse (খ) Microphone (গ) ‘Touch Screen (ঘ) Printer উত্তর: (গ) ‘Touch Screen ১৪৯। নীচের কোনটি Octal number না? (ক) 19 (খ) 77 (গ) 15 (ঘ) 101 উত্তর: (ক) 19 ১৫০। একটি রিলেশনাল ডাটাবেস মডেলে নীচের কোনটি দ্বারা Relation প্রকাশ করা হয়? (ক) Tuples (খ) Attributes (ঘ) Rows (গ) Tables উত্তর: (গ) Tables ১৫১। Bluetooth কিসের উদাহরণ? (ক) Personal Area Network (খ) Local Area Network (গ) Virtual Private Network (ঘ) কোনটি নয় উত্তর: (ক) Personal Area Network ১৫২। মােবাইল ফোনে কোন Mode-এ যােগাযােগ হয়? (ক) Simplex (খ) Half-Duplex (গ) Full-duplex (ঘ) কোনটি নয়। উত্তর: (গ) Full-duplex ১৫৩। Time-shared OS-এর জন্য কোন scheduling policy সবচেয়ে ভাল? (ক) First come first serve (খ) Round-robin (গ) Shortest job first (ঘ) Last come first serve উত্তর: (খ) Round-robin ১৫৪। নীচের কোনটি ৫২(১৬) এর বাইনারী রূপ? (ক) 01010010(2) (খ) 01110011(2) (গ) 00001100(2) (ঘ) 11110000(2) উত্তর: (ক) 01010010(2) ১৫৫। প্রথম Web browser কোন্‌টি? (ক) Netscape Navigator (খ) World Wide Web (গ) Internet Explorer (ঘ) Safari উত্তর: (খ) World Wide Web Exp: The first web browser was invented in 1990 by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. Berners-Lee is the director of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which oversees the Web’s continued development, and is also the founder of the World Wide Web Foundation. His browser was called WorldWideWeb and later renamed Nexus. ১৫৬। Social Networking Site-এ যােগাযােগে কোন্ media ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) Image/video (খ) Audio (গ) Text (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে উত্তর: (ঘ) উপরের সবগুলাে ১৫৭। Firewall কি protection দেয়ার জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) Fire attacks (খ) Unauthorized access (গ) Virus attacks (ঘ) Data-driven attacks উত্তর: (খ) Unauthorized access ১৫৮।TV remote এর Carrier frequency-র range কত? (ক) < 100 MHZ (খ) <1 GHz (গ) <2 GHz (ঘ) Infrared range উত্তর: (ঘ) Infrared range ১৫৯। CPU কোন address generate করে? (ক) physical addresses (খ) logical addresses (গ) Both physical and logical addresses (ঘ) উপরের কোনটি নয় উত্তর: (খ) logical addresses ১৬০। H. 323 Protocol সাধারণত কি কাজে ব্যবহৃত হয়? (ক) File transfer (খ) VoIP (গ) Data Security (ঘ) File download উত্তর: (খ) VoIP ​ ​ Mathematical Reasoning 15 ​ (ম্যাথ এবং মেন্টাল অ্যাবিলিটির ব্যাখ্যা কাল দেয়া হবে।) ১৬১। নীচের কোনটি অমূলদ সংখ্যা? (ক) 0.4’ (খ) ∙9 (গ) 5.6’39’ (ঘ) ∙(27/48) উত্তর: উত্তর নাই। ১৬২। নীচের কোন পূর্ণ সংখ্যাটিকে ৩, ৪, ৫ এবং ৬ দ্বারা ভাগ করলে যথাক্রমে ১, ২, ৩ ও ৪ অবশিষ্ট থাকে? (ক) ৪৮ (খ) ৫৪ (গ) ৫৮ (ঘ) ৬০ উত্তর: (গ) ৫৮ ১৬৩। পনির ও তপনের আয়ের অনুপাত 4:3। তপন ও রবিনের আয়ের অনুপাত 5 ! 4। পনিরের আয় 120 টাকা হলে, রবিনের আয় কত? (ক) 36 টাকা (খ) 12 টাকা (গ) 72 টাকা (ঘ) 84 টাকা উত্তর: (গ) 72 টাকা ১৬৪। ৪৫০ টাকা বার্ষিক ৬% সুদে কত বছরে সুদে-আসলে ৫৫৮ টাকা হবে? (ক) ৩ বছরে (খ) ৪ বছরে (গ) ৫ বছরে (ঘ) ৬ বছরে উত্তর: (খ) ৪ বছরে ১৬৫। একটি মটর সাইকেল ১২% ক্ষতিতে বিক্রি করা হলাে। যদি বিক্রয় মূল্য ১২০০ টাকা বেশি হতাে, তাহলে ৮% লাভ হতাে। মটর সাইকেলের ক্রয় মূল্য – (ক) ৬০০০ টাকা (খ) ৫০০০ টাকা (গ) ৪০০০ টাকা (ঘ) ৮০০০ টাকা উত্তর: (ক) ৬০০০ টাকা ১৬৬। {(০.৯)৩+(০.৪)৩}/(০.৯+০.৮) এর মান কত? (ক) ০.৩৬ (খ) ০.৫১ (গ) ০.৮১ (ঘ) ০.৬১ উত্তর: (ঘ) ০.৬১ ১৬৭। 3x – 2> 2x -1 এর সমাধান সেট কোনটি? (ক) [1, ∞) (খ) (1, ∞) (গ) [1/2, ∞) (ঘ) [-1, ∞) উত্তর: (খ) (1, ∞) ১৬৮।6x2 – 7x – 4 = 0 সমীকরণে মূলদ্বয়ে প্রকৃতি কোনটি? (ক) বাস্তব ও সমান (খ) বাস্তব ও অসমান (গ) অবাস্তব (ঘ) পূর্ণ বর্গ সংখ্যা উত্তর: (খ) বাস্তব ও অসমান ১৬৯ । যদি x4 – x2 +1 = 0 হয়, তবে x3 + 1/x3 =? (ক) 3 (খ) 2 (গ) 1 (ঘ) 0 উত্তর: (ঘ) 0 ১৭০। xx∙x = (x∙x)x হলে x এর মান কত? (ক) 3/2 (খ) 4/9 (গ) 9/4 (ঘ) 2/3 উত্তর: (গ) 9/4 ১৭১ । কোন শর্তে log1/a = 0 ? (ক) a> 0, a #1 (খ) a# 0, a > 1 (গ) a> 0, a = 1 (ঘ) a # 1, a < 0 উত্তর: (ক) a> 0, a #1 ১৭২। R চিত্রে,

REPORT WRITING Report is a types of composition. Usually a report is written for newspaper or television. ​ There are several types of report ​ Voluntary report- a person writes this kind of report by taking initiative by himself/herself. Authorized report- this type of reports is written by being told or authorized by someone else. Routine report-this type of report is written for newspaper or other media regularly on a specific topic. Special report- on any special situation this type of report is written. Internal report- this type of report is written for any internal use by an organization External report- this type of report is written to let other people know what is going on in an organization. It is more formal than an internal report. Informational report- this report only concentrates on a specific information. Analytical report- in this type of report there might be analysis, explanation and conclusion on a topic. How to write a good report ​ A report might be on incidents, events, occasions, ceremonies or festivals. Format of writing a report Heading Name, Place, Date: Introductory paragraph/Lead ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Main Body ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Criteria for writing report ​ A report might be written in several paragraphs It should be written in easy and lucid language A writer will describe what really has happened You can include what you have heard, seen or done It should be written in formal impersonal style. The heading of the report should be attractive and catchy. In introduction or lead you should write about time, place and necessary information about the event/incident. Basically introduction gives the answers of Who, where, when, what, and why. In the main body you should give the detail description of the event/incident in one or more paragraphs. In the ending or concluding portion the views of the people or taken initiatives might be included. What you should do ​ Give sufficient information You should not give your own opinion in the report To include the opinions of the people you can use passive voice, direct/indirect speech. Don’t use a word or phrase repeatedly . An example A Devastating Fire at Agrabad ​ Staff Correspondent, Chittagong, 12April 2021: A devastating fire broke out at midnight at Agrabad completely gutting the house of a local businessman. It is learnt from the locals that the fire originating from the kitchen, engulfed the adjoining rooms including the dwelling room. Hearing the hue and cry of the domestic help, the inmates of house woke up and somehow managed to save their lives leaving all the belongings that were burnt to ashes. Three persons sustained serious burn injures and properties worth Tk 5 lakh were damaged when a fire broke out at a house. Sources said the fire originated in the kitchen from a gas burner at about 11.30 pm and soon engulfed the house injuring three members of the house. All the inmates of the house were sleeping when the fire broke out. On information, fire brigade came to the spot and extinguished the fire within two hours. The injured were identified as Solaiman Ali, 55, his son Sohel, 17 and seven-year old nephew Raju. Neighbours took them to Chiitagong Medical College Hospital. As the condition of Raju was deteriorating, he was immediately shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) for better treatment. ​ However, the local people rushed to the spot but failed to bring the fire under control. On information, the fire fighters came to the spot and succeeded in extinguishing the blaze with the help of the people after two hours of frantic efforts. Some people sustained injuries while trying to douse the fire. The extent of loss caused by the fire was estimated at taka ten lakh. © Copyright

Rules Basic Advanced Worksheets Beginner (1) Elementary (2) (PECE) Pre-intermediate (3) (JSC) Intermediate (4) (SSC) Upper-intermediate (5( (HSC) Advanced (6)(University) ​ Rules for Solving Cloze Test (With/Without Clues) Communicative System - Cloze Test with Clues Cloze test with clues: In this type of cloze test, you will be given a passage with 10 gaps. The passage will contain clues, and in each gap, there will be a box containing 14 words to choose from. You need to select the appropriate word from the box (based on tense, number, and person) to fill in the blank. Additional Examples: The professor is giving a lecture, and he has provided some hints to help you understand the topic. The article provides suggestions on how to improve your writing skills. She left some clues to help us solve the mystery. The manual includes tips for troubleshooting common problems. The book offers pointers for effective time management. The teacher gave us some guidelines for the project. Cloze Test without Clues: Cloze test without clues: In this type of cloze test, you will be given a passage with 10 gaps, but there will be no clues provided. You need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate words based on your understanding of grammar, tense, and vocabulary. Additional Examples: The candidate was asked to complete a challenging cloze test as part of the job interview. The cloze test in the exam was quite difficult, and many students found it challenging. She struggled to complete the cloze test without any assistance. The cloze test is designed to assess your comprehension of the text. He found the cloze test to be a good indicator of his language skills. The cloze test helped identify areas where she needed to improve her vocabulary. Rules of using Verb Rule 1: Insert the appropriate adverb or adverb phrase into the blank to complete the sentence correctly. Examples: Some people are (currently) working in the field. She sings (very beautifully). They played the game (quite well). Rule 2: Fill in the blank with the correct present tense form of the verb. Examples: He (guides) the students properly. She (teaches) English to the children. They (study) hard for their exams. Rule 3: Convert the verb to its present form or base form. Examples: Help the poor. He often (eat) fruits. She (write) poems in her free time. Rule 4: Adjust the verb tense according to the adverb or noun phrase provided. Examples: A balanced applicant always (qualifies) for the post. The dedicated students consistently (achieve) high scores. He (runs) marathons regularly. Rule 5: Change the verb into its passive form and modify the sentence as needed. Examples: The poor countries are (exploited) by the advanced countries. International meetings are (held) in English. The report will be (submitted) by tomorrow. Rule 6: Transform the verb into its passive form and add "to" before the verb that follows. Examples: They aren't (permitted) to go out of home. Visitors are not (allowed) to take photographs inside the museum. Students are (encouraged) to ask questions during the lecture. Rules of using Adverb Rule 1: Insert the appropriate adverb into the blank to modify the sentence correctly. Examples: Gradually Shakhina changed her lot. She silently observed the situation. He always speaks the truth. Rule 2: Add the adverb that matches the adjective provided in the blank. Examples: She speaks (frankly). He behaves (kindly) towards animals. The team played (exceptionally) well. Rule 3: Include the adverb in the blank to modify the auxiliary verb or principal verb correctly. Examples: He has (always) been my best friend. They have (never) visited that place. She will (probably) join us later. Rule 4: Insert the adverb that appropriately modifies the adjective provided. Examples: He is (completely) gentle. She looks (extremely) happy. The meal was (deliciously) prepared. Rule 5: Fill in the blank with the adverb that complements the adjective. Examples: She is (very) active girl. He is (quite) intelligent. The painting is (incredibly) beautiful. Rule 6: Add the adverb that correctly modifies the entire prepositional phrase. Examples: She talks (loudly) in any matter. They walked (slowly) down the narrow path. The music played (softly) in the background. Rules of using Adjective Rule 1: Complete the sentence with the appropriate adjective that complements the noun. Examples: He is doing (complicated) works. She enjoys (simple) pleasures. They faced (challenging) situations. Rule 2: Fill in the blank with the adjective that properly modifies the subject mentioned in the sentence. Examples: The students (good) in Maths can get better marks. He is (interested) in art. She is (proficient) in programming. Rule 3: Add the adjective that matches the noun provided and maintain the proper article (if applicable). Examples: An (honest) man can never tell a lie. Qualified candidates become successful. The (skilled) workers completed the project. Rule 4: Insert the appropriate adjective to describe the subject linked by the "Be" verb. Examples: She is (expert) in any handicrafts. He seems (confident) in his abilities. They are (knowledgeable) about the topic. Rule 5: Complete the sentence by adding the adverb that complements the adjective. Examples: This man is very (strong) now. She danced (gracefully) on stage. He works (efficiently) under pressure. Rule 6: Add the adjective that fits the sentence. Examples: He is (honest). She seems (happy). They appear (anxious). Rule 7: Complete the sentence with the appropriate words to make it grammatically correct. Examples: Some people dream of a good future. Many students struggle with mathematics. Several candidates applied for the job. Tense, Sentence, and Grammar Rules: Rule 1: In the present indefinite tense, if the subject is the third person and singular, the verb takes the form of the base verb plus "s" or "es." Example: Mili plays chess. Additional Examples: He reads books. She listens to music. The cat sleeps on the couch. John works in the office. It rains heavily in the monsoon. The sun sets in the evening. Rule 2: When expressing universal truths or habitual facts, use the present indefinite tense. Example: The earth moves round the sun. Additional Examples: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. The sun rises in the east. Plants need sunlight to grow. Fish swim in water. The moon shines at night. Birds fly in the sky. Rule 3: Use the present indefinite tense when describing actions that generally, normally, or always happen. Example: Sabiha learns her lessons regularly. Additional Examples: He often visits his grandmother. They always arrive on time. The clock ticks loudly. She daily practices the piano. We sometimes go for a walk. The dog barks at strangers. Rule 4: When forming negative or interrogative sentences in the present tense, use the auxiliary verb "do" (do, does, did) along with the base form of the main verb. Example: Sumita does not go to school. Additional Examples: He doesn't like spicy food. Did they complete their homework? She does her exercises every morning. Why do you always complain? The cat doesn't drink milk. Did you see that movie last night? Rule 5: When forming questions using WH-words (what, when, where, who, which, whose, why, how), use the auxiliary verb "do" (do, does, did) along with the base form of the main verb. Example: Why does Samira look so gloomy? Additional Examples: Where do they live? Who did you meet at the party? How does he always find his way home? What do you want for dinner? When did the event take place? Why does she always wear a hat? Rule 6: In sentences describing actions happening at the moment or in the present, use the present continuous tense, which consists of the base verb with "-ing" added to it. Example: Now the students are singing the national anthem. Additional Examples: They are watching a movie right now. The children are playing in the park. She is reading a book at the moment. The chef is preparing a delicious meal. We are waiting for the bus. The birds are chirping in the trees. Rule 7: In sentences where the subject has "have" or "has" as the auxiliary verb, use the past participle form of the main verb to create the present perfect tense. Example: They have gone to Dhaka. Additional Examples: She has finished her work. We have visited that museum before. Have you seen this movie? He has eaten breakfast already. They have won several awards. I have never been to Paris. Rule 8: Use the present perfect tense when describing actions that occurred just, just now, already, recently, lately, ever, or yet. Example: Rabeya has taken her dinner just now. Additional Examples: I have already finished my homework. She has recently visited her grandparents. Have you ever traveled to Europe? They have just arrived at the airport. He has yet to receive the report. We have recently redecorated our living room. Rule 9: Use the past indefinite tense when expressing actions that happened in the past and are associated with a specific time or event. Example: My father came home yesterday. Additional Examples: She visited the museum last week. They completed the project last month. He traveled to London two years ago. We watched a movie yesterday evening. She bought a new car last year. They graduated from college in 2010. Rule 10: Use the past indefinite tense when expressing actions that occurred since a specific time or event in the past. Example: Many years have passed since I visited India. Additional Examples: It's been a long time since I met her. She hasn't called me since last Friday. He hasn't eaten since breakfast. It's been ages since I saw that movie. It's been years since I visited my hometown. I haven't heard from him since our last meeting. Rule 11: Use the past perfect tense when describing actions that happened before a specific time or event in the past. Example: It was twenty years since the author first met his lady guest. Additional Examples: She had already left when I arrived. By the time they reached the station, the train had left. He had finished his homework before going out. I had never seen such a beautiful sunset before. They had already eaten dinner when we arrived. She had received the letter before leaving for vacation. Rule 12: Use the past perfect tense with "No sooner... than," "Scarcely... when," or "Hardly... when" to indicate that one action happened immediately after another action in the past. Example: No sooner had the rain stopped than they left the shelter. Additional Examples: Scarcely had he reached the stadium when it rained. Hardly had he arrived when the meeting started. No sooner had she finished her speech than they applauded. Scarcely had they started the game when it began to rain. Hardly had I left the house when I realized I forgot my keys. No sooner had the sun set than the stars appeared in the sky. Rule 13: Use the past perfect tense after "after" and "before" to indicate the sequence of two past actions. Example: The doctor had come before the patient died. Additional Examples: They had already eaten before I arrived. He had completed the project after she had left. She had gone to bed before her parents came home. They had met each other after they had moved to the city. The train had left before they reached the station. She had finished her work after he had gone to lunch. Rule 14: Use the past perfect tense when one action in the past had already occurred before another action in the past. Example: The doctor had come before the patient died. Additional Examples: She had already left before I arrived at the party. They had finished their meal before the waiter brought the bill. He had taken a shower before going to bed. I had already paid the bills before the electricity was restored. She had prepared breakfast before her family woke up. They had completed the project before the deadline. Rule 15: Use the present participle (verb + -ing) form of the verb or the bare infinitive (base form) after certain verbs in a sentence. Example: I saw him going. Additional Examples: He heard her singing in the garden. She noticed him walking down the street. They felt the rain falling on their faces. I watched them playing soccer in the park. She observed him reading a book in the library. We saw the plane flying overhead. Rule 16: Use "had rather," "had sooner," "had better," "would rather," "would better," "must," "let," and "need" followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive). Example: I had better go home by this time. Rule 17: Use "Would that" followed by a subject and the present form of the verb when expressing a wish or desire. Example: Would that I could go to America. Rule 18: Use "to be" or "having" followed by the past participle of the verb. Example: The Headmaster wants the boy to be expelled. Rule 19: Use verbs like "wish," "fancy," "it is time," and "it is high time" followed by the past tense of the verb. Examples: I wish I won the prize. I fancy I flew among the stars. It is time that the government took measures against the mosquito menace. Rule 20: Use certain verbs and phrases like "cannot help," "could not help," "with a view to," "look forward to," "would you mind," "used to," "past," "mind," and "worth" followed by the verb in its -ing form. Examples: I go to the market with a view to seeing people. I am looking forward to standing first in the class. Rule 21: Use "each," "every," "one of," "either," and "neither" followed by a singular form of the verb. Examples: Every mother loves her child. One of the students is very brilliant. Rule 22: Use "as if" or "as though" followed by "were" when describing a situation that is contrary to reality. Example: He speaks as if he were the owner of the firm. Rule 23: Modal auxiliary verbs like "can," "could," "may," "might," "shall," "should," "will," and "would" are followed by the base form of the verb. Example: He can do the sum. Rule 24: In indirect speech, the reporting verb in the past tense is followed by the past tense of the verb in the reported speech. Example: He said that he went to Dhaka yesterday. Rule 25: When forming the passive voice, use the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb "to be" (am, is, are, was, were, shall be, will be) followed by the past participle of the verb. Example: The boy is sent to school. Rule 26: Use the structure "If + Subject + were" in the if-clause and "might/would/could + verb" in the principal clause when expressing a hypothetical situation. Example: If I were a bird, I would fly to you soon. Rule 27: Use the structure "If + Present Indefinite Tense" in the if-clause and "will + base form of the verb" in the principal clause to express a future consequence. Example: If you walk slowly, you will miss the train. Rule 28: Use the if-clause with "If + Past Indefinite Tense" and "could, would, might" in the principal clause when expressing a past possibility. Example: If she requested, I would go. Rule 29: Use the if-clause with "If + Past Perfect Tense" and "would have/could have/might have" in the principal clause to express a past hypothetical situation. Example: If the thief had seen the policeman, he would have run away. Rule 30: Use the perfect conditional structure "Had + Subject + Past Participle" in the if-clause and "would have/could have/might have + past participle" in the principal clause to express a past unreal condition. Example: Had I the wings of a dove, how soon I would have met you again. Rule 31: Use "since" and "for" followed by a specific time duration to form sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense. Example: It has been raining for two hours. Rule 32: Use plural verbs after adjectives that start with "The." Example: The rich are not always happy. Rule 33: Use the Future Indefinite Tense after time expressions like "tomorrow," "next day," "latter," etc. Example: The next day will be a holiday. Rule 34: Use the past participle form of the verb after verbs like "have," "get," "want," etc., when followed by an objective (noun/pronoun). Example: I get my hair dressed. Rule 35: In a compound sentence, use the past tense in both clauses. Example: He came and visited me. Rule 36: In a complex sentence, use the past tense in both the main and subordinate clauses. Example: I knew it was expensive. Rule 37: Use a plural verb when the subject of a sentence with "there" is plural. Example: There are ten boys. Rule 38: Use a singular verb when a collective noun (like "twenty miles") refers to a single unit. Example: Twenty miles is not a long distance. Rule 39: "Beside" means "at the side of" or "next to," while "besides" means "as well as" or "in addition to." Examples: There is a tree beside the river. He has none to help him besides you. Rule 40: Use "between" when referring to two items or people and "among" when referring to more than two items or people. Examples: He divided his money between his wife and his daughter. Divide the mangoes among the boys. Rule 41: Use "since" with a point of time (e.g., since Sunday) and "for" with a period of time (e.g., for a week). When using "since," the tense in the main clause should match with "since," and when using "for," use the past tense. Examples: It has been raining since Sunday last. He begins English from today. I have not seen him for a week. Rule 42: Use plural verbs after subjects connected by "and." If the subject consists of "and" followed by a singular noun, use "no" or "not" to make the subject negative, and use a singular verb. Examples: Rahim and Karim are two brothers. Only girls and no boy are guilty. Rule 43: Use singular verbs when the subject consists of a singular noun followed by "and" and another singular noun. Examples: The Chairman and Headmaster of the school is coming. Bread and butter is my favorite food. Rule 44: Indefinite subjects such as "any one," "either," "neither," "anything," "each," "everyone," "everything," "no one," "nothing," "whatever," and "whoever" take singular verbs. When referring to "all," "any," or "some," use plural verbs. Examples: The first two problems are very difficult, but the rest are easy. Either of these buses goes past the university. Every pupil has a book. Each boy was wicked. Rule 45: Use singular verbs when the subject consists of "each" or "every" followed by "and" and another singular noun. Examples: Each boy and each girl was present in the prize-giving ceremony. Every man, woman, and child was affected by the recent flood. Rule 46: When the subject consists of a singular subject followed by "or," "nor," "either...or," or "neither...nor," use singular verbs. Examples: Rahim or Karim has been present in the meeting. Either Rahim or Karim was present in the meeting. Neither Rahim nor Karim is guilty. Rule 47: When the subject consists of a singular subject followed by "or," "nor," "either...or," or "neither...nor," and the subject contains both singular and plural elements, use a plural verb. Examples: Nice or her friends have insulted the gentleman. Neither Fahmida nor her colleagues were hurt. Rule 48: When the subject contains different persons (e.g., first person, second person) connected by "or," "nor," "either...or," or "neither...nor," use the verb form that matches the first person mentioned. Examples: Either he or I have done this. Neither you nor he is to blame. Either you or he or I shall go to the market. Rule 49: When subjects consist of a combination of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person (e.g., you, he, and I), use a plural verb form. The formula "231 (2nd 3rd 1st)" indicates the order of persons in the subject. In cases where the formula is "123 (1st 2nd 3rd)," use the verb in its plural form. Examples: You, he, and I are close friends. I, you, and he are guilty. Rule 50: When dealing with collective nouns, use singular verbs. However, when referring to groups within a collective noun, use plural verbs. Collective nouns refer to groups as a single entity, while plural verbs emphasize the individual members within the group. Examples: The jury consists of five persons. The jury were divided in their opinions. The committee has agreed to take a unanimous decision. The committee are divided in respect of details. Rule 51: Some nouns remain the same in both singular and plural forms, such as "deer," "sheep," "piece," "public," "dozen," "score," "thousand," etc. Examples: I have five deer (not deers). I have five thousand (not thousands) taka. Rule 52: Collective and group nouns can take both singular and plural verbs. If the emphasis is on the group acting as one entity, use a singular verb. If the focus is on the individual members within the group, use a plural verb. Examples: The police are watching the house. The cattle are grazing in the field. Rule 53: Some nouns like "wages," "news," "physics," "politics," "gallows," etc., always take singular verbs. Examples: Physics is my favorite subject. Ill-news runs apace. The wages of sin is true. Rule 54: When you have a subject that is a noun followed by "but" and then another noun, use a singular verb. However, if you have "more than one" followed by a singular noun, use a singular verb. If you have "more than two" or "more than three" followed by a plural noun, use a plural verb. Examples: More than one boy is guilty. More than five scholars have participated in the writing ceremony. Rule 55: When using phrases like "as well as," "with," and "together with," the verb should agree with the subject that comes before them, which is typically the singular noun. If the subject before these phrases is singular, the verb should also be singular. If the subject before these phrases is plural, the verb should be plural. Examples: The Chairman with all the members of his council was present in the meeting. Rahim, together with some of his bosom friends, has come here. Sapon, as well as Ripon, deserves praise. Rule 56: When using correlative conjunctions like "Not only... but also," the verb should agree with the subject that follows "not only." If that subject is singular, the verb should be singular; if it's plural, the verb should be plural. Examples: Not only Rahim but also his friends are watching the television. The objective is not only to identify the problem but also to solve it. Rule 57: When using relative pronouns, the verb should agree with the antecedent (the noun to which the relative pronoun refers) in terms of number and person. Examples: It is I who am to blame. You who are my friend should stand by me. This is the boy who is my friend. Rule 58: When using pronouns like "anybody," "everybody," "anyone," "everyone," and "each," they are considered singular and should take singular pronouns like "his" or "her." Examples: Anybody can do this if he likes. Everyone likes to have his way. Each of the boys will do his duty. One should do one's duty. Rule 59: When using comparative structures with "than" or "as," the case of the pronoun should match the case of the pronoun in the other part of the comparison, and the verb should agree accordingly. Examples: She is smaller than I (am). I like you better than he (likes you). Rule 60: When dealing with nouns preceded by "many a" or "many an," use a singular noun form, and the verb should also be in the singular form. When using "a great many," "a good many," or "too many," use the plural form of the noun and the verb in its plural form. Examples: Many a boy is dull of hearing. Many an orphan was begging from door to door. A great many boys were absent from the class. Too many cooks spoil the broth. Rule 61: Some nouns are always plural in form but may refer to a single object or concept. For these nouns, use a plural verb form. Examples: The shirts need (not needs) cleaning. Smallpox has (not have) broken out there. Your new glasses are (not is) very nice. Here are some examples of always plural nouns: Pair nouns: bellows, scissors, glasses, spectacles Articles of dress: trousers, drawers, breeches, shorts Names of diseases: mumps (but not smallpox, measles) Names of games: billiards Other nouns: ashes, alms, assets, annals, fetters, proceeds, aborigines, thanks, tidings, vegetables, belongings, goods, clothes, congratulations, earnings, particulars, premises, riches, surroundings, etc. Rule 62: Some nouns are always singular in form, even though they may refer to multiple objects or concepts. For these nouns, use a singular verb form. Examples: He gave me much abuse (not abuses) for no fault. My house is full of new furniture (not furniture’s). He gave me all the information (not information’s). Here are some examples of always singular in form nouns: abuse, alphabet, furniture, information, issue, offspring, poetry, scenery Rule 63: When using "before," "after," and "when" in sentences, "before" and "when" are used with past perfect tense, while "after" is used with simple past tense. Examples: The patient died after the doctor had come. The patient had died before the doctor came. I had done the job when the manager came. Rule 64: When using "hardly" and "scarcely," these words are followed by "had" and indicate that an event occurred immediately after another event. Examples: Hardly had we reached the station when the train left. Scarcely had we started when it began to rain. Rule 65: The definite article "the" is used before nation and race (RvwZ). Additionally, "the" is used with road, street, and avenue. However, "the" is not used with English (as a language). Examples: The English are intelligent and industrious. English is an international language. I have a fine piano. The shirt is bought from KDA Avenue. He was born on Larkana Road. Rule 66: "Across" and "through" have different meanings: "Across" typically suggests movement from one side to another, often implying a surface or boundary that is crossed. Example: He walked across (not through) the ice. "Through" suggests movement within or along a medium or space, often indicating penetration or passage from one end to another. Example: He drove through (not across) several towns. Rule 67: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns. Ensure proper use of adverbs and adjectives to maintain correct sentence structure. Examples: We will have to think quickly (not quick). I don’t remember him very well (not good). It is terribly (not terrible) cold today. The curry is very badly (not bad) cooked. They are playing unusually (not usual) fast. Rule 68: "Affect" is a verb that means to influence or produce a change in something, typically an action or feeling. "Effect" is a noun that refers to the result or outcome of an action. Examples: The war seriously affected petrol prices. The war had a serious effect on petrol prices. Rule 69: "Ago" is used to indicate a specific time in the past, counting back from the present. "Before" is used with past perfect tense to indicate a time before another past event. Examples: I met that woman in Dhaka three years ago (not before). When I was talking, I found out that I had been at school with her husband ten years before (not ago). Rule 70: "Along" is used as a preposition to describe movement alongside something, such as a road, river, corridor, or line. "Through" indicates movement within or penetration through something. Examples: I saw her running along the road (not through). This train goes straight through (not along) Dhaka. Rule 71: "Appear" and "seem" are used to describe subjective impressions or feelings about something. Use "appear" or "seem" based on whether the speaker is describing an objective fact or their own perception or feeling. Examples: The baby seems/appears hungry. She does not want to go on with studying: It seems (not appear) a pity. Rule 72: Use "at," "in," and "on" to indicate different time expressions: "At" is used for specific clock times: I usually get up at six o'clock. "At" is also used for weekends: What did you do at the weekend? "In" is used for parts of the day: I work best in the morning. "In" is used for longer periods: I was born in March in 1990. "On" is used for specific days: I will ring you on Tuesday. "On" is used for public holidays: Come and see on Friday. "At" is used for specifying exact times within the hour: I was born in 1971 in January on Sunday at 2:00. Rule 73: Use "at," "in," and "on" with places: "In" is used for countries, states, provinces, cities, and rooms: We live in the United States in North Carolina in Jacksonville on the east coast on New River at 2600 River Road. "On" is used for streets, addresses, coasts, buildings, rivers, parks, ships, cars, trains, boats, and places: We live on River Road. Rule 74: "Due to" and "owing to" are used interchangeably to mean "because of" or "caused by." Use them when followed by a verb "to be." Examples: Due to/owing to the bad weather, the match was canceled. His success was due to (not owing to) his mother. Rule 75: "Lay" is a regular verb used to mean putting something down carefully or flat. Its forms are "lay," "laid," "lain." Examples: I laid the papers on the table. "Lie" is an irregular verb used to mean saying things that are not true. Its forms are "lie," "lied," "lied." Examples: You lied to me when you said you loved me. Rule 76: "Like" is a preposition used with nouns or pronouns. "As" is a conjunction used to introduce clauses. Examples: You look like (not as) your sister. Nobody knows her as (not like) I do. Rule 77: "Neither...nor" is used to express a negative idea. Both parts should agree in number with a singular verb when applicable. Examples: I neither smoke nor drink. The film was neither well made nor well acted. Rule 78: "Either...or" is used for making a choice between two options. Examples: You can either have tea or coffee. I don’t speak either French or German. Either you will leave this house, or I will call the police. Rule 79: "Both...and" is used for parallel structures. Ensure balance in parallel structures. Examples: She's both pretty and clever (adjectives). I spoke to both her director and her secretary (nouns). She both dances and sings (verbs). Rule 80: Some verbs and phrases have specific prepositions that should be used. Here are some examples: Don’t believe (not in) her. We had better discuss (not about) your fraud plan. When I entered (not into) the room, everybody stopped talking. Your brother lacks (not of) wit. She married (not with) her friend. The child does not resemble (not to) either of its parents. The train is now approaching (not to) London Paddington. Rule 81: Use "whether" or "if" for indirect yes/no questions. Both can be used, but "whether" is more formal. Examples: I am not sure whether/if I will have time. We discussed whether/if we should close the shop (after a verb). I have not settled the question of whether/if I will go back home (after a preposition). They cannot decide whether/if to get married now or wait (before "to" + infinitive). Rule 82: Use the present form of verbs with time expressions such as "everyday, always, never, every, something, often, regularly, usually, now and then." Examples: Rahim goes (not went / has gone) to school every day. He never tells (not tell) a lie. It very often rains (not rain) here in April. He regularly appears (not appear) on television. Rule 83: "Used to" is followed by the base form of a verb, while "be used to" is followed by a gerund form. Examples: She used to get up early. She was used to getting up early. Rule 84: Some verbs are followed by the infinitive "to." Examples include "agree, decide, need, intend, seem, tend, ask, refuse, promise." Examples: They didn’t plan to buy (not buying) a car. We demand to know (not knowing) our status. Rule 85: Use the "-ing" form of verbs with certain verbs like "admit, complete, deny, delay, enjoy, discuss, consider, avoid." Examples: She is considering not going (not to go). I miss watching (not to watch) the news when I am traveling. Rule 86: Some phrasal verbs are followed by the "-ing" form, including "approve of, don’t mind, look forward to, get through, keep on, insist on, forget about." Examples: I have been looking forward to meeting (not to meet) you. Rule 87: Use the future indefinite tense with time expressions such as "tomorrow, the next day, next week, in the future, in the long run, in the course of time, next year." Examples: He will come to his village next year. The boy will be a great poet in the course of time. Rule 88: When or while introducing a past continuous action, use past continuous for the action in progress and past simple for the interrupting action. Examples: I was reading a book when he came in. The boy fell down while he was running. Rule 89: "Each other" is used for two people, while "one another" is used for more than two. Examples: The two boys quarreled with each other. The three women quarreled with one another. Rule 90: "A number of," "a large number of," and "a lot of" take plural verbs. Examples: A number of boys have seen the principal. A lot of books have been damaged. Rule 91: Words like "half," "part," "rest of," "three-fourths," and "two-thirds" are followed by a singular noun when referring to one thing but a plural noun when referring to multiple things. Examples: Half of the egg is rotten. The rest of the book is dull. Half of the milk was spilled by the child. Three-fourths of the students have taken the examination. Rules of using Parts of Speech Rule 1: To form a noun from an adjective, replace the adjective in parentheses with the corresponding noun form. Examples: (Honest) is the best policy. → Honesty is the best policy. (walk) is good exercise. → Walking is a good exercise. Rule 2: Add an article or a preposition as needed before a noun to make the sentence grammatically correct. Examples: He has done –(duty) for him. → He has done a duty for him. Rule 3: Insert an adjective before a noun if it is required to provide context or make the sentence meaningful. Examples: They have bought a beautiful—(gift) for their friends. → They have bought a beautiful gift for their friends. Rule 4: Include an article, adjective, or preposition as necessary before a noun to complete the sentence. Examples: He believes in – (work) for the development of the country. → He believes in working for the development of the country. You cannot prosper in life without -- (work) hard. → You cannot prosper in life without working hard. The purpose of --- (read) history is different. → The purpose of reading history is different. Rule 5: Combine some common words (some, any, few, a few, little, many, more, much, only, every, each, no) with a noun as needed to convey the intended meaning. Examples: He has done many – (job). → He has done many jobs. Rule 6: Utilize an article followed by an adjective if the context requires it before a noun. Examples: A good--- (decide) is the pre-condition of success. → A good decision is the pre-condition of success. Rule 7: Add a verb or preposition as necessary to form a complete sentence with a noun. Examples: He has--- (believe) God always. → He has belief in God always. Or. He has believed God always. → He has believed in God always. Rule 8: Replace the verb in parentheses with the appropriate verb form or tense to make the sentence grammatically correct. Examples: She (go) to school every day. → She goes to school every day. They (study) for their exams all night. → They studied for their exams all night. Rule 9: Adjust the verb tense or form to match the subject and context of the sentence. Examples: He (run) faster than his friend. → He runs faster than his friend. She (read) the book yesterday. → She read the book yesterday. Rule 10: Ensure that the verb agrees in tense and form with the subject and the rest of the sentence. Examples: The cat (chase) the mouse. → The cat chases the mouse. The students (be) excited about the field trip. → The students are excited about the field trip. Rule 11: Change the verb form to match the intended meaning and tense of the sentence. Examples: I (have) a dog when I was a child. → I had a dog when I was a child. He (play) the piano very well. → He plays the piano very well. Rule 12: Correctly conjugate the verb based on the subject and tense required in the sentence. Examples: We (be) late for the meeting. → We are late for the meeting. She (sing) beautifully. → She sings beautifully. Rule 13: Adjust the verb tense to reflect the time frame and context of the sentence. Examples: He (eat) breakfast every morning. → He eats breakfast every morning. They (visit) the museum last weekend. → They visited the museum last weekend. Rule 14: Modify the verb form to match the subject and complete the sentence accurately. Examples: The team (win) the championship last year. → The team won the championship last year. She (dance) gracefully on the stage. → She dances gracefully on the stage. More Rules: 1) Article Usage: When an article precedes a gap, an adjective usually fills the gap. Rule: Article + Gap = Adjective Example 1: There lived a [wise] king in India. Example 2: She found an [old] book in the library. Example 3: I bought a [red] car yesterday. Example 4: He wants to be a [successful] actor. Example 5: We saw an [amazing] performance last night. 2) Article + Adjective + Noun: If an article and adjective precede a gap, the gap is usually filled with a past participle or present participle. Rule: Article + Adjective + Gap = Past Participle or Present Participle Example 1: I saw a nice [colored] sari at New market. Example 2: I have a beautiful [painted] picture hung on the wall. Example 3: He wore a [torn] shirt to the party. Example 4: She had an [exhausted] look on her face. Example 5: They found an [abandoned] house in the woods. 3) Preposition + Noun: When a preposition precedes a gap, and a noun follows the gap, the gap is typically filled with an "-ing" verb. Rule: Preposition + Gap + Noun = "-ing" Verb Example 1: I am interested in [listening] to music. Example 2: The children are fond of [eating] sweets. Example 3: She apologized for [interrupting] the conversation. Example 4: They are excited about [going] on vacation. Example 5: He is responsible for [maintaining] the garden. 4) Be Verb + Prepositional Phrase: After a "be" verb and a prepositional phrase, the gap is usually filled with an adjective. Rule: Be Verb + Prepositional Phrase + Gap = Adjective Example 1: Mr. Mofiz is [good] at English. Example 2: They are [afraid] of snakes. Example 3: She feels [comfortable] in her new home. Example 4: The room smells [fresh] after cleaning. Example 5: The cake tastes [delicious] with chocolate frosting. 5) Sensory Verbs: Certain verbs (look, seem, grow, taste, remain, sound, appear, turn, become, heap) are typically followed by adjectives. Rule: Sensory Verb + Gap = Adjective Example 1: The baby looks [nice]. Example 2: The soup tastes [delicious]. Example 3: The weather has turned [cold]. Example 4: Her singing sounds [beautiful]. Example 5: The situation seems [hopeless]. 6) Object-less Verbs: When a verb lacks an object and is followed by a gap, the gap can be filled with a noun, adjective, or adverb. Rule: Object-less Verb + Gap = Noun/Adjective/Adverb Example 1: We learn [English]. Example 2: He runs [fast]. Example 3: She learns [swimming]. Example 4: He reads [perfectly]. Example 5: They laugh [loudly]. 7) Be Verb + Adjective: After a "be" verb and an adjective, the gap is usually filled with an adverb. Rule: Be Verb + Adjective + Gap = Adverb Example 1: My father’s idea was [fully] right. Example 2: Her performance was [exceptionally] good. Example 3: The movie was [surprisingly] entertaining. Example 4: The food was [absolutely] delicious. Example 5: The room is [extremely] tidy. 8) Definite Article + Noun: When a definite article precedes a gap and a noun follows it, the gap is typically filled with the superlative form of an adjective. Rule: Definite Article + Gap + Noun = Superlative Adjective Example 1: Mr. Rana is the [wisest] man in the locality. Example 2: This is the [tallest] building in town. Example 3: She is the [best] student in her class. Example 4: It was the [strongest] earthquake ever recorded. Example 5: That was the [most beautiful] sunset I've ever seen. 9) Specific Verbs + Infinitive: Verbs like help, mind, feel, and certain phrases like "with a view to" are typically followed by a suitable verb in its infinitive form with "to." Rule: Specific Verb/Phrase + Gap = Infinitive Verb with "to" Example 1: I can’t help [going] to my sister’s house. Example 2: He doesn't mind [helping] others. Example 3: She looks forward to [meeting] her friend. Example 4: They are here with a view to [discuss] the project. Example 5: She confessed to [stealing] the cookies. 10) Inverted Sentences: When a sentence starts with something other than the subject and later includes the subject and the main verb, the first verb is often followed by an "-ing" verb. Rule: Inverted Sentence + Gap = "-ing" Verb Example 1: [Practicing] in the High court, Mr. Kalam is happy. Example 2: [Studying] hard, she passed the exam. Example 3: [Working] tirelessly, the team achieved success. Example 4: [Hiking] in the mountains, they found peace. Example 5: [Traveling] around the world, he gained valuable experiences. 11) Quantifiers with Plural Nouns: Phrases like "one of the," "many of the," and "most of the" are followed by plural nouns. Rule: [Quantifier] + Gap = Plural Noun Example 1: Karim is one of the brilliant [students] of the school. Example 2: Many of the [boys] are playing in the field. Example 3: Most of the [books] have been borrowed. Example 4: One of the [options] is correct. Example 5: Many of the [guests] arrived early. 12) "Most of the" with Countable Nouns: When "most of the" is followed by a gap, the gap is typically filled with the plural form of a countable noun. Rule: Most of the [Gap] = Plural Noun Example 1: Most of the [students] were present in the class. Example 2: Most of the [time] he remains busy. Example 3: Most of the [apples] were ripe. Example 4: Most of the [cars] were parked outside. Example 5: Most of the [employees] attended the meeting. 13) Have, Has, Had + Gap: After "have," "has," or "had," followed by a gap, the gap is typically filled with a noun or object. Rule: [Have/Has/Had] + Gap = Noun/Object Example 1: He has a [problem]. Example 2: Rana has [peace of mind]. Example 3: I had [a lot of questions]. Example 4: She has [a good sense of humor]. Example 5: They had [a wonderful experience]. 14) Not Only... But Also: In "not only... but also" constructions, both parts are followed by a gap that fills in the sentence. These gaps often require a verb form. Rule: Not only [Gap], but also [Gap] Example 1: He is [not only] honest, but also [kind]. Example 2: Not only [did] my father [agree], but also [I] [supported] the idea. Example 3: She [not only] plays the piano [beautifully], but also [sings] [wonderfully]. Example 4: Not only [is] he [intelligent], but also [he is] [hardworking]. Example 5: They [not only] visited the museum [yesterday], but also [enjoyed] the art [exhibition]. 15) Gap Before Adjective and After Preposition: When there's a gap before an adjective and after a preposition, the gap is often filled with the appropriate preposition. Rule: Preposition + Gap + Adjective Example 1: Fahim is good [in] administration. Example 2: Karim is in good health [in]. Example 3: She is skilled [at] swimming. Example 4: They are interested [in] sports. Example 5: The cake is rich [with] chocolate. 16) Verb + Gap + Article/ Noun Phrase: If there's a verb before a gap and an article or noun phrase after it, the gap is filled with a preposition. Rule: Verb + Gap + Article/Noun Phrase = Preposition Example 1: She is [in] a good position. Example 2: Karim is [in] good health. Example 3: The book is [on] the table. Example 4: They are [at] the library. Example 5: He is [with] a group of friends. 17) Sentence Start with Gap + Noun Phrase/Article: If a sentence starts with a gap, followed by a noun phrase or article, the gap is often filled with a preposition. Rule: Gap + Noun Phrase/Article = Preposition Example 1: [In] a poorest condition, [the] man struggled to survive. Example 2: [With] the sun high in the sky, [the] children played outside. Example 3: [In] times of trouble, [the] community comes together. Example 4: [Under] the moonlight, [the] lake shimmered beautifully. Example 5: [On] a cold winter morning, [the] town woke up to snow. 18) Gap Between Full Sentences: When there's a gap between two full sentences, a conjunction is often used to connect them. Rule: Sentence + Gap + Sentence = Conjunction Example 1: I went to Barishal, [and] my friends met me. Example 2: She finished her work early, [so] she could relax. Example 3: We studied hard for the exam, [but] the questions were difficult. Example 4: He loves playing soccer, [and] his brother enjoys basketball. Example 5: She woke up late, [but] she still made it to the meeting on time. 19) Gap at the Start of a Sentence: When there's a gap at the beginning of a sentence followed by an article or noun phrase, the gap is often filled with a preposition. Rule: Gap + Article/Noun Phrase = Preposition Example 1: [In] a poorest condition, [the] man struggled to survive. Example 2: [With] the sun high in the sky, [the] children played outside. Example 3: [Under] the moonlight, [the] lake shimmered beautifully. Example 4: [On] a cold winter morning, [the] town woke up to snow. Example 5: [From] a distance, [the] mountains looked majestic. 20) Gap Between Full Sentences with Conjunction: When there's a gap between two full sentences with a conjunction, the conjunction is used to connect them. Rule: Sentence + Conjunction + Gap + Sentence Example 1: I went to Barishal [and] my friend met me. Example 2: She finished her work early [so] she could relax. Example 3: We studied hard for the exam [but] the questions were difficult. Example 4: He loves playing soccer [and] his brother enjoys basketball. Example 5: She woke up late [but] she still made it to the meeting on time. 21) Gap with a Noun Before or After: When there's a gap with a noun on either side, a conjunction is often used to connect them. Rule: Noun + Gap + Noun = Conjunction Example 1: Jony [and] Rony took the decision last. Example 2: The cat [and] the dog played together. Example 3: The book [or] the movie will be your prize. Example 4: The teacher [or] the student can answer this. Example 5: The pen [but] not the pencil is on the desk. 22) Gap Between Two Clauses: When there's a gap between two clauses, a conjunction is used to connect them. Rule: Clause + Gap + Clause = Conjunction Example 1: He has well done the job [and] got the reward. Example 2: She works hard [so] she can achieve her goals. Example 3: We can go to the park [if] the weather is nice. Example 4: They practiced daily [until] they mastered the skill. Example 5: I enjoy reading [while] I travel to work. 23) Subject-Verb Agreement (Singular): When the subject is singular, the verb should also be singular. Rule: The [Noun] of his [Noun] [Verb] [Singular]. Example 1: The [color] of his [eyes] [is] blue. Example 2: The [book] on the table [is] red. Example 3: The [sound] in the room [is] loud. Example 4: The [fact] about her [was] true. Example 5: The [news] from the reporter [was] shocking. 24) Subject-Verb Agreement (Third Person Singular): When the subject is third person singular, the verb should end in -s or -es. Rule: [Noun] [Verb-s] to [Place]. Example 1: She [goes] to school. Example 2: He [plays] football in the park. Example 3: It [rains] in the rainy season. Example 4: She [works] in the office. Example 5: He [studies] at the library. 25) For/Since + Time: When "for" or "since" is followed by a gap with a mention of time, it often indicates the use of the present perfect continuous tense. Rule: [For/Since] [Gap] Example 1: He has been [reading] since morning. Example 2: She has been [working] for hours. Example 3: They have been [studying] for days. Example 4: We have been [waiting] for hours. Example 5: I have been [practicing] since last month. 26) To Be + Verb-ing: After forms of "be" (am, is, are, was, were, has been, have been, will be), the gap is typically filled with a verb in the "-ing" form. Rule: [To Be] [Verb-ing] Example 1: They are [doing] the job. Example 2: He has been [living] here for six months. Example 3: She is [painting] the walls. Example 4: I will be [traveling] next week. Example 5: It was [raining] heavily. 27) Verb + Adjective: When the sentence starts with a verb and is followed by an adjective, the gap is often filled with an adverb. Rule: [Verb] [Adjective] to [Verb] Example 1: She is [unhappy] to live in a small family. Example 2: He is [eager] to help others. Example 3: They are [excited] to visit the museum. Example 4: I am [anxious] to hear the news. Example 5: He is [happy] to see you. 28) Have/Has/Had + Been + Past Participle: When "have," "has," or "had" is followed by "been" and a gap, the gap is typically filled with a past participle. Rule: [Have/Has/Had] [Been] [Past Participle] Example 1: The letters were [written] by her yesterday. Example 2: The report has been [approved] by the manager. Example 3: The cake had been [eaten] by the time we arrived. Example 4: The document has been [signed] and sent. Example 5: The work had been [completed] before the deadline. 29) Have/Has/Had + Noun: After "have," "has," or "had," followed by a gap, the gap is typically filled with a noun. Rule: [Have/Has/Had] [Gap] = Noun Example 1: He has [some qualities]. Example 2: She had [a bag of chocolates]. Example 3: They have [no idea]. Example 4: We had [a great time]. Example 5: He has [a lot of money]. 30) Prepositions + Verb-ing: After prepositions (in, on, of, for, from, by, without), the gap is often filled with a verb in the "-ing" form. Rule: [Preposition] [Verb-ing] Example 1: She is skilled [in speaking] English. Example 2: They are interested [in learning] new skills. Example 3: He succeeded [by working] hard. Example 4: She left [without saying] goodbye. Example 5: We met [for discussing] the project. 31) Gerunds After "Being," "Been," "To Be," "Having": After "being," "been," "to be," or "having," the gap is often filled with a verb in its past participle form. Rule: [Being/Been/To Be/Having] [Past Participle] Example 1: Having [finished] the work, he left the office. Example 2: Being [exhausted], she decided to rest. Example 3: To be [recognized] as a leader is his goal. Example 4: Having [eaten] breakfast, they went to school. Example 5: Being [informed] about the situation, they took action. 32) Have/Has/Had + Noun/Object: After "have," "has," or "had," followed by a gap, the gap is typically filled with a noun or object. Rule: [Have/Has/Had] [Gap] = Noun/Object Example 1: Rana has [some qualities]. Example 2: She had [a bag of chocolates]. Example 3: They have [no idea]. Example 4: We had [a great time]. Example 5: He has [a lot of money]. 33) Subject + Verb + Object + Gap + Adjective: When the sentence structure is subject + verb + object + gap, the gap is often filled with an adjective. Rule: [Subject] [Verb] [Object] [Gap] [Adjective] Example 1: She loves me [sincerely]. Example 2: He paints the walls [beautifully]. Example 3: They sent me [flowers]. Example 4: We found the place [fascinating]. Example 5: He plays the guitar [amazingly]. 34) Subject + Verb + Object + Gap + Noun: After the subject + verb + object structure, a gap followed by another noun is common. Rule: [Subject] [Verb] [Object] [Gap] [Noun] Example 1: She sent me [flowers]. Example 2: He wrote [letters]. Example 3: They played [music]. Example 4: We heard [news]. Example 5: I need [help]. 35) Verb + Object + Gap: When the sentence starts with a verb followed by an object and a gap, the gap is often filled with a gerund (verb + ing). Rule: [Verb] [Object] [Gap] Example 1: He started [working] immediately. Example 2: She enjoys [reading] novels. Example 3: They hate [cleaning] the house. Example 4: We love [playing] basketball. Example 5: I practice [singing] every day. 36) Subject + Gap + Verb-ing: If the sentence structure starts with the subject, followed by a gap and a verb ending with -ing, the gap should be filled with a gerund (verb + ing). Rule: [Subject] [Gap] [Verb-ing] Example 1: The people [living] in the midst of poverty are the worst victims of natural disasters. Example 2: Children [playing] in the park are having fun. Example 3: The students [studying] in the library are quiet. Example 4: People [working] in the office seem busy. Example 5: The workers [repairing] the road are making progress. 37) Possessive + Noun: After a possessive form (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) followed by a gap, a noun typically follows. Rule: [Possessive] [Gap] = Noun Example 1: My [father]. Example 2: Their [mother]. Example 3: Our [friend]. Example 4: His [book]. Example 5: Her [cat]. 38) Preposition (With/For/By) + Gap: When "with," "for," or "by" is followed by a gap, a suitable noun or phrase is added to complete the sentence. Rule: [Preposition (With/For/By)] [Gap] Example 1: I did it [with confidence]. Example 2: She went [for a walk]. Example 3: He succeeded [by working hard]. Example 4: They celebrated [with enthusiasm]. Example 5: I communicated [for clarity]. 39) Adjective Before Noun: When there's an adjective before a noun and a gap, a preposition is often used. Rule: [Adjective] [Gap] [Preposition] Example 1: She is good [in administration]. Example 2: They are interested [in science]. Example 3: He is skilled [at cooking]. Example 4: She is experienced [in marketing]. Example 5: He is passionate [about music]. 40) Noun as Subject and Object: Nouns can serve as both subjects and objects in sentences. Rule: [Noun] [Verb] [Noun]. Example 1: [The book] [is] [on the table]. Example 2: [The car] [hit] [the wall]. Example 3: [The cat] [chased] [the mouse]. Example 4: [The student] [studied] [hard]. Example 5: [The river] [flows] [swiftly]. 41) Preposition + Gap: Some prepositions are followed by gaps, which are typically filled with nouns, phrases, or clauses. Rule: [Preposition] [Gap]. Example 1: I did it [with confidence]. Example 2: She went [for a walk]. Example 3: He succeeded [by working hard]. Example 4: They celebrated [with enthusiasm]. Example 5: I communicated [for clarity]. 42) "The" + Noun: When "the" is followed by a noun, the noun typically follows. Rule: [The] [Noun]. Example 1: [The possibility] [of success] is sure. Example 2: [The answer] [to the question] is unknown. Example 3: [The quality] [of the product] is excellent. Example 4: [The key] [to the door] is lost. Example 5: [The result] [of the experiment] is positive. 43) Verb + Adjective: After certain verbs like "feel," "become," "get," "look," the gap is typically filled with an adjective. Rule: [Verb] [Adjective]. Example 1: The people look [happy]. Example 2: She feels [nervous] about the exam. Example 3: He became [angry] after the argument. Example 4: They got [excited] about the news. Example 5: I look [forward] to meeting you. 44) Have/Has/Had + Object + Verb Past Participle: After "have," "has," or "had" followed by an object and a gap, the gap is typically filled with a past participle. Rule: [Have/Has/Had] [Object] [Gap]. Example 1: I got the work [done] by him. Example 2: She had the dress [washed] yesterday. Example 3: They have their car [repaired] regularly. Example 4: He had his house [painted] last week. Example 5: We will have the document [signed] tomorrow. 45) Double Prepositions: When two prepositions are present in a sentence, the gap is typically filled with a noun. Rule: [In] [Gap] [Of] [Noun]. Example 1: I have done it [in favor] [of my friend]. Example 2: She is [in charge] [of the project]. Example 3: He is [in search] [of his keys]. Example 4: We are [in need] [of assistance]. Example 5: They are [in favor] [of the proposal]. 46) Kept/Started + Verb-ing: After "kept" or "started," the gap is typically filled with a verb in the "-ing" form. Rule: [Kept/Started] [Verb-ing]. Example 1: He kept [writing]. Example 2: She started [running]. Example 3: They kept [talking]. Example 4: We started [dancing]. Example 5: I kept [reading]. 47) Subject + Verb-ing + Object: In sentences where the subject is followed by a verb in the "-ing" form and an object, the gap is typically filled with an adverb. Rule: [Subject] [Verb-ing] [Object] [Gap] [Adverb]. Example 1: He came [running] [hurriedly]. Example 2: She went [cycling] [quickly]. Example 3: They played [music] [loudly]. Example 4: We laughed [heartily] [together]. Example 5: I walked [home] [slowly]. 48) Future Indefinite Tense with Time References: When time references like "tomorrow," "the next day," or "later" are present, the future indefinite tense is used. Rule: [Time Reference] [Verb] [Future Indefinite Tense]. Example 1: [The next day] [will be] [a holiday]. Example 2: [Tomorrow] [they will] [arrive]. Example 3: [Later] [she will] [call]. Example 4: [Next week] [we will] [meet]. Example 5: [In the evening] [he will] [visit]. 49) Gerund as Subject or Object: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as both the subject and object of a sentence. Rule: [Gerund] [is] [a good exercise]. Example 1: [Swimming] [is] [a good exercise]. Example 2: [Dancing] [makes] [her happy]. Example 3: [Running] [is] [healthy]. Example 4: [Singing] [brings] [joy]. Example 5: [Cooking] [takes] [time]. 50) Adjective Before Noun Affecting Verb Agreement: When an adjective precedes a noun, and it affects the subject-verb agreement, the verb may become plural. Rule: [Adjective] [Noun] [Verb] [Plural]. Example 1: [The pious] [are] [happy]. Example 2: [The dedicated] [work] [hard]. Example 3: [The curious] [ask] [questions]. Example 4: [The brave] [defend] [their country]. Example 5: [The ambitious] [pursue] [their goals].

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