SSC Cloze Test Without Clue
Fill in the blanks with suitable words- Question no-2
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the blanks with suitable words
We live in an age of (a) —.
We can see (b) — influence of science in all spheres of life. Science is a
constant (c)— of our daily life. We have (d) — the impossible things possible
by means (e) — science. The modern civilization is a (f) — of science. At
present, we can (g) — travel from one place to another. (h) — ancient time,
journey was difficult. (i) — had to spend much (j) — and money for travelling.
But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the greater welfare
of mankind.
Answer: (a) science;
(b) the; (c) companion (d) made; (e) of; (f) gift (g) easily (h) in; (i) We (j)
time
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Man is the maker of his own
(a) —. If he makes a proper (b) — of time and does his duties (c) —. He is sure
to improve and (d) — in life. But it he does (e) —, he is sure to (f) — when it
is too late and he will have drag a (g) — life. To spoil time is (h) — shorten
one’s life. For our life is nothing but (i) — sum total of hours, days and years.
So, all of us should be (j) — in making the proper use of time.
Answer: (a)fate (b) division (c) accordingly (d) shine; (e) otherwise
(f) suffer; (g) miserable: (h) to: (i) the; (j) sincere.
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Every student wants to do
well (a) — the examination. But it is not (b) — easy task. A student has to
work (c) — for this. From the very (d) — of the year, he must be serious. He
should read the (e) — books again and again. He must not memorize answers (f) —
understanding. He must not make note (g) — a common source. He should have a
good command (h) — English. By doing all (i)----- things, a student can hope to
make (j) — excellent result.
Answer: (a) in; (b) an; (c) hard; (d) beginning; (e) text (f)
without; (g) from; (h) of/over; (i) these; (j) an.
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Trees are (a) — to man in
many ways. They provide us (b) — oxygen without which we cannot live more than
a few minutes. They supply (c) — with vitamin and food, give us shade and help to
(d) — drought and flood. Unfortunately, we cannot realize (e) — importance of
trees, We cut them (f) —- in large numbers (g),— it is a suicidal attempt. (h)
— we do not stop (i) ---- acts soon our country will, no doubt, turn (j) — a
desert.
Answer: (a) useful(b) with (c) us (d) prevent(e) the; (f) aimlessly
(g) but (h) If; (i) such/these; (j) into.
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Time is very (a) —. Time
which is lost once, is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b)
— for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not
used (c) — one must suffer (d) — the long run. (e) — the other hand, we can go
a long way (f)------ being realized of the value of time. Those who have become
great, have made (g) — use of time. They never put (h) — their work (i) — tomorrow.
As a result, they have (j) — top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow
them.
Answer: (a)
valuable (b) wait; (c) properly (d) in; (e) On; (f) by (g) proper/the; (h) off:
(i) for; (j) reached.
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Trees bear a great impact
(a) — the climate. If we destroy trees (b) — random, one day the country will
turn (c) — a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of greenhouse
(d) —. Again there will be no rain and as a result, the country will face a
great crisis because ours is (e)— agricultural country and our economy is
dependent on (f) —. Again our agriculture (g) — on rain. So trees have a (h)—
effect on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) — flood
and many other natural (j) —.
Answer:(a)on(b) at (c) into (d) effect (c) an (f) agriculture
(g) depends; (h) great (i) from; (j) calamities.
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A true friend is (a) —
asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy
person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is’ a matter
(g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a
(i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.
Answer: (a) an; (b) by
(c) of; (d) a; (e) always (f) his; (g) of: (h) rare; (i) true/real: (j) own/
personal.
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Students should (a) — the
rules of health. They should rise (b) — bed early in the morning and go out for
(c) — walk. Besides, they should have to perform all those things which are
necessary for (d) — preservation of health. They should take part (e) — sports
and games regularly. They are essential (f) — their physical and (g) — health.
They should also follow (h) — rules (i) — cleanliness because it is as (j) — as
physical exercise.
Answer: (a) follow (b)
from; (c) a/morning; (d) the (e) in: (f) for/ to; (g) mental; (h) the: (i) of;
(j)useful.
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Man is the (a) — of his own
fate. If he makes a proper (b) — of time and does his duties (c) —, he is sure
to improve and (d) — in life. But if he does not (e) — it, he is sure to (f)—.
Then he will be (g) — to drag a miserable (h) —. To spoil time is (i) — for a
person. For, our life is nothing (j)---- the sum total of hours, days and
years.
Answer: (a)
maker (b) division (c) accordingly (d) prosper (e) do (f) suffer (g) bound (h)
life (i) dangerous (j) but
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words.
Modern
civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in
the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick
means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc.
are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one
corner to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a
revolutionary (g)---- in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) — has
got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past
are now easily (j) —.
Answer: (a) blessing (b) like (c)
single (d)of (e) the (f) an (g) change (h) blind (i) Some (j) curable
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Bangladesh
is a land of (a) —. It got (b)---- in 1971 (c) — a Liberation War. It is
located (d) — South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also
known as the city of mosques. About 14 crore people live here. Most of them are
poor and (e) —. They earn their livelihood (f) — agriculture. But educated and
skilled people work (g) — offices and factories. Our main food is rice and
fish. It is a country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone’s eyes.
It is, in fact, (h) —— large village. The people of Bangladesh are very (i) —.
There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j)—.
Answer: (a) river/villages; (b) independence/ freedom (c) after:
(d) in; (e) farmers/ illiterate; (f) on/by/with; (g) in; (h) a; (i)
simple/peace loving/ friendly/ hospitable (j) tourists/ foreigners/visitors.
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English
is regarded as (a) — international language. It is spoken all (b) — the world.
So, the importance (c) — this language can hardly be exaggerated. Almost all
the books (d)---- higher education are written (e) — English. Today every
organization needs employees who can speak and write (f) — standard form of
English. English is spoken (g) — with the mother tongue almost everywhere. Ours
is (h) — age of globalization. We need to (i) — English to join (j) — advanced
world.
Answer: (a) an (b)
over (c) of (d) of (e) in (f) the; (g) along/together; (h) an/the: (i)
learn/know: (j) the.
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words.
Punctuality
is of (a) — value to a student. An unpunctual (b) — who is (c) — in the class
will miss a part of his/her lesson and (d) — lag behind. But (e) — punctual
student will learn his/her lesson in time and do (f) — in the examination.
Punctuality is (g)----- key (h)---- success. We all (i) — be punctual 0) — our
day-to-day life.
Answer: (a) great; (b) student (c) late/Irregular (d) always;
(e) a; (f) well (g) the: (h) to; (i) should (j) in.
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Honesty is (a) — to be (b) — best policy.
An honest man never (c) — from the path (d) — morality. He is (e) — by (f)---
but hated by (g) —. (h) — enemies believe and respect an (i) — and truthful
man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) ---our life.
Answer: (a)
said (b) the; (c) deviates (d) of (e) respected (f) all (g) nobody; (h) Even(i)
honest; (j) in.
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The
Eiffel Tower was named (a) — Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who built (b) — Tower.
He graduated from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work
for a railway (c) — company. For years Gustave made plan (d) — plan of dams,
factories, stations and structures of great size. All (e) — Europe engineers copied
them. In the middle of 1880s a group of French industrialists persuaded the
government to organise (f) — World’s Fair (g) — Paris. Gustave Eiffel proposed
a 989-foot tower of iron as symbol of the (h) —. Forty engineers and designers
under Eiffel’s (i) — worked for two years. It was (j) — highest structure yet
made by man.
Answer: (a) after; (b)
this (c) construction (d) after; (e) over(f) a/the; (g) in; (h)
fair/exhibition; (i) direction (j) the.
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Sleep
is one of (a) — most important factors (b) — human life. (c) — sound man cannot
go (d) — sleeping. Sleep is (e) — healing medicine of the troubled (f) —. It
relieves physical and mental pain. Night is the proper time of (g) —. But if
(h) — man has to pass a sleepless night, he never feels well. He loses energy
and peace of mind. As a result, he becomes indifferent (i) ----his (j) — and
responsibilities.
Answer: (a)
the; (b) in/of; (c) A: (d) without; (e) a; (f) mind; (g) sleep; (h) a; (i) to;
(j) duties.
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Once
there lived (a) — poor man. He could hardly maintain his family (b)---- he did
not have any land (c) — cultivation. One day, he bought (d )---- wonderful
goose. The goose laid a (e) — egg every day. In a few months, he became rich.
But he was a (f) — greedy man. He thought that there (g) — more eggs in the
belly of the goose. He wanted to get all the eggs (h) — a time. So, one day he
killed the goose and cut its belly open with (I) — knife. But alas! there was
no egg. Thus, the greedy farmer (j) — the useful goose.
Answer: (a) a; (b)
because; (c) for/of; (d) a; (e) golden; (I) very; (g) were/would be; (h) at; (i)
a; (j) lost
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A
great (a) — of people speak English all over (b) — world. Some people use (c) —
as a first language and some people take it as (d) — second language. Many
international organizations now (e) — on English to communicate with offices in
different (f)—. Then advertisements published g) — different newspapers are in
English. They also want people who possess a good (h) — of English. People
seeking (i) — can’t expect to get a good one (j) — knowing English.
Answer: (a) number (b) the; (c) it; (d) a (e) depend; (f)
countries (g) in; (h) command (i) job (j) without
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Housing
is one of the (a) — problems of our (b) —. Thousands of people in big cities
(c) ----Dhaka and Chattogram dwell (d) — the footpaths. In rural ,(e) — also
there is (I) — acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) —
everyday. At present it is very (h) — for the common people to afford (i) —
cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) —.
Answer: (a) greatest (b) country (c) like (d) in (e) areas
(f) an (g) increasing (h) impossible (i) the (j) soon
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Illiteracy ‘is not (a) —
boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) —. It hinders all kinds (c) — development
of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) — to us. Since we are not (e) — of
the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) — rate. As
a result, we are (g) — behind. We have to depend (h) — the foreign aids. So,
all should come forward (i) ----to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) — of our
country will be possible.
Answer: (a) a (b) curse (c) of (d) problems (e) aware (f)
literacy (g) lagging (h) on (I) in order (j) prosperity
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Scientists have (a) —
reported that the surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) —
atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the
scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in
(f) —. The carbon dioxide is high (g) — coal and oil (h) — burnt. The gas is
accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) — temperature to rise. As a result, the
polar ice In the North and South poles ( j) — melting.
Answer: (a) recently: (b) melting; (c) in; (d) as; (e) for; (f)
atmosphere; (g) as; (h) are; (i) helping; (j) is.
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An early (a) — can enjoy (b)
— fresh air and oxygen (c) — the morning which refreshes both his body and
mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time
to (d) — his work properly. (e) — the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) —
man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) — sleep and
idleness. He does not utilize time (h) — doing his work properly. So, everyone should
make (i) — habit of early (j) —.
Answer: (a) riser; (b) the; (c) in; (d) do/perform; (e) On; (f)
a; (g) in; (h) by/for/in: (i) the; (j)
rising.
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A man of (a) — is respected
always (b) — after his death for his (c) —. He is an (d)— person who devotes
himself with a view to (e) — education in the society. He always (f) — people
how to (g)— between right and wrong. (h) — fact, he is the authentic person (i)
— world should (j)—.
Answer: (a) letters (b) even (c) works (d) honest (e) spreading
(f) teaches (g)distinguish (h)In (i)whom (j) respect.
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Robert Bruce was a famous
king of Scotland. England was a great (a)---- of his kingdom. So was driven (b)
— from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) - English
for the defence of his country and (d) — men. But he was (e)--- unfortunate
fellow. He fought (f) — his kingdom several times but every time he was
defeated. So, he was (g) —despair. One day while (h) — in a lonely cave, an
incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its
target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i) —
its hope and finally at the seventh time, it was successful (j)— its attempt.
Answer: (a) enemy (b) away (c) the; (d) country (e) an; (f)
for; (g) in; (h) lying (i) up; (j) at/in.
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Truthfulness means the (a)
of speaking (b) — truth. Truthfulness is (c) of the greatest virtues in manes
life. The true (d) — and prosperity of man entirely depends (e) — it. It ennobles
ones character (f) — gives one a high position in society. It may not make one
rich (g) — brings peace of mind. All religions teach us to be (h) —. By dint (i)
— truthfulness al can shine in life. It may lead the (j) — world to peace and
prosperity.
Answer: (a)
habit; (b) the; (c) one: (d) development; (e) on; (f) and; (g) but; (h)
truthful; (i) of; (j) whole.
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Man’s dignity depends (a) —
his works. Man is a social (b) — on the earth. He should not be irrational. He
is (C) — work for others. He should not be (d) — if he is blue blood. He should
be (e) — to help any class of men. The man whom he is helping may be (f) — to
him by birth but he should not (g) — that all are equal. He has the same blood
and (h) — as the above (i) -----man. So, we should sacrifice our lives for
other’s (j) —.
Answer: (a) on; (b) being; (c) to; (d) proud; (e) ready (f)
inferior; (g) forget; (h) flesh; (i) mentioned: (j) sake.
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Email has brought about (a)
— revolution in modem communication. Messages can transmitted (b) — one country
to another within (c) — few seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls.
Trade (d) — commerce has become greatly dependent (e) — this speedy more of
communication. It has, however, not reached everyone, specially (I) —
developing countries like ours, as most (g) — the people cannot afford to have
(h) — personal computer. But most (i) — the people have started using
commercially operated email (j) — important purposes.
Answer: (a) a; (b) from; (c) a: (d) and; (e) on; (f) in; (g) of; (h) a; (i)
of; (j) for.
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Man is the supreme creation
of Allah. He is different from other animals because he (a) — more IQ than
they. He can (b) — between right and wrong because of his (c) —. He can (d) — himself
from (e) — any harmful deed. He can (f) — himself for his (g) —. But sometimes,
he acts out of (h) — and it brings (i) — to him. So he should apply his (j)—
consciously.
Answer: (a)
has/possesses; (b) differentiate;(c) Intellect/rationality; (d) stop/prevent;
(e) doing: (f) control; (g) conscience/rationality; (h) anger/emotion/whim; (i)
harm; (j) conscience.
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A teacher is (a) — architect
of a nation. He plays (b) — important role in building up an (c)----nation. He
dispels the (d) — of Ignorance from the lot of a nation. He is (e) — actor, so
to speak He has to suit his act according (f — the need (g) his audience which
is his class He able to hold the attention and interest of his students. He is
a clear speaker (h)----- good. Strong pleasing voice which is under his control.
He does not sit motionless ii) his class. He makes lessons interesting (j) —
the students.
Answer: (a)
the; (b) an; (c) advanced; (d) darkness; (e) an; (f) to; (g) of; (h) with; (I)
in; (j) for/to.
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In every walk (a) — life, discipline
is a must. As soon as (b) — man loses uniformity (c) — nature at large, his
life is bound to be full of unhappiness and uneasiness. Everything in (d) — universe
moves in (e) — disciplined way. From (f) — sun down to the smallest creature everything
(g) — a disciplined life. Discipline is mostly needed (h) — early life. A child
whose habits are (i) ---can gain honour in every field of life. His future will
be blessed (j)--- peace and happiness.
Answer: (a) of; (b) a;
(c) in; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) follows; (h) In; (i) good/organised: (j)
with.
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Modem life (a)— much on transport. We can very well( b) —how important
transport is when is (c) — calamities or during socio-political crisis. In fact,
transport has made (d) ---for us to reach places previously (el —. It has (f) —
helped the flourishment of trace and, commerce and to (g) — new knowledge and
Ideas. (h) —, transport has (i)--- friendship
and understanding among nations and peoples( J) — the globe.
Answer: (a) depends;
(b) realize; (c) disrupted: (d) easier; (e) inaccessible/unreachable; (f)
mainly;
(g) gain; (h) Besides: (i) fostered; (j) around.
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(g) gain; (h) Besides: (i) fostered; (j) around.
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Trees are very useful (a) — man. They (b)— the rich top soil from being
(c) away by rainwater and floods. We see trees being (d) — along mountain
slopes, on the roadsides. parks and gardens. Trees (e) — us in many ways by (f)
— their fruits, flowers, leaves, bark timber and every other things. They provide
(g) — to birds and animals. They (h)---- in carbon dioxide and (i) — oxygen. As
we know, by now man must 0) — oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide
Answer: (a) to; (b) protect; (c) eroded/washed; (d) planted;
(e) help; (f) yielding/giving; (g) shelter:
(h) take; (i) produce; (j) inhale.
(h) take; (i) produce; (j) inhale.
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Books are mar’s best
companions (a) — life. You may have very good friends (b) you may not get them.
(c) — the time of need. They may not behave gently id) — you. One or two may prove
(e) — betrayers and do you much (f) —. But books are always there (g) — you.
Some books may (h)— you laugh, some books may give you much pleasure and some
again may provide you (i) — new knowledge and new ideas. They remain your
friends ( j) — your life.
Answer: (a)
in (b) but (c) at (d) with (e) sheer (f) harm (g) with (h) make (i) with(j)
through
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Language (a) — a very
Important role in the lives of human beings. We use language from the (b) ---we
wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use language (d) — different
purposes. We use language to (e) — our ideas, thoughts and, feelings, ‘to (f) —
our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) —
present in our activities. It is( i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what
we do and believe.
Answer: (a) plays (b) moment
(c) till (d) for (e)express (f) send (g) necessary(h) ever (i) an (j) what.
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We can’t ignore the (a) — of
money. To execute (b) — scheme of life, we need money. It (c) — our worldly
peace and prosperity. We can enjoy our life well (d) — we have enough money. Without
money our life will [e) — deplorable and lamentable. But (I) — money is not
easy for all. Ability as well as skill is g) — to earn money. Again our peace
and prosperity depend (h) — the proper utilization of money. Spending money (i)
— an illegal way can lead us (j)—the path of destruction and downfall. So we
should be aware of spending money.
Answer: (a)
necessity/importance; (b) any/a; (c) ensures/brings; (d) If; (e) be; (f)
earning: (g) important/
necessary/required: (h) on; (i) in: (J) to.
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necessary/required: (h) on; (i) in: (J) to.
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Education is (a) — backbone
of a nation. A nation cannot make progress, if (b) — large section of her
people (c) — illiterate. Illiteracy is a cut-se. It hinders all the development
works of a country. Illiteracy has become a serious problem (d) — our country.
Again, primary education is (e) — foundation (f) — basic education. Without
giving basic education (g) ---our children we cannot be an enlightened nation.
So, everybody should send his children (h). — primary schools. Our government
has undertaken some steps to wipe out illiteracy. That is why, the Govt. has (i)
— the primary education free and compulsory (j) — all.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) remain: (d) of; (e) the; (f) of;
(g) to; (h) to; (i) ensured; (j) for.
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Most of our young learners
are often indulged (a) — surfing Internet and keep themselves (b) — in
facebooking and twittering. In this way, they just (c) — away their time.
Though this involvement somehow (d) — to develop their skill of using Internet.
it kills their valuable time which is supposed to (e) — spent for their
studies, for games and sports, for other activities related — the development
of (g) — social skills. So, there should have (h) — limited access (i) — Internet
browsing and some sort (j) — prohibition in using internet for the young students.
Answer: (a) in; b) engaged; (c) while; (d) helps; (e) be;( f)
to; (g) their; (h) a/some; (i) to; (j) of.
38. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
38. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Education is one of the
basic (a) ---- of a human and is (b) ---- for every kind of development. It (c)
— us to make right choices in life. It (d) — our ability to raise crops, (e) — food,
protect the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It provides
us (g) — an enlightened (h)---- about things. But education has to be (i) —. It
is not (j) — adopting degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is
something more lasting, more humane.
Answer: (a) needs (b) necessary (c) enables (d) increases (e)
prepare (f) carry (g) with (h) notion (i) redefined: (j) merely.
39. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
39. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Good manners form (a)
—important part of our education. Our education (b) — incomplete if we don’t
learn good manners. In our behaviour (c) — others we must (d) — proper respect
for them. We should have (e) — sense of fitness in our (f) — with others. We
should show respect to our (g) —. It is necessary for (h) — disciplined
society. Good manners cost us (i) —. So, good manners should be a part (j) —
our nature.
Answer: (a) an; (b) remains: (c) with; (d) show; (e) a; (f)
behaviour (g) elders (h) a; (i) nothing; (j) of.
40. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
40. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Tolerance is one of the best
(a) — of man. Every conscious man should (b) — this great quality. In human
society, one person (c) — not like another person. One may have grudge (d) —
the other. (e) — he must show tolerance to live (f) — in the society. A man (g)
— of tolerance makes his problems himself. A (h) — man can solve his problems
step by step and (i)---- in the long run. So, we should not be (j) — whatever
the situation is.
Answer: (a)
qualities (b) have (c) may (d) against (e) But (f) peacefully (g) devoid; (h) tolerant/conscious; (i)
succeed; (j) intolerant/ impatient.
41. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
41. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
The proper way of study
involves (a) — and proper understanding. In order to get (b) — from study, we
should read (c) —. We should not study only for the (d) — of passing examination.
We should take genuine (e) — of our studies so that we can (f) — what we (g)
---This will give us (h) — and wisdom and (i) — the horizon of our outlook. We
should therefore study not only for immediate gains but also for (j) — the
wealth of our mind.
Answer: (a)
concentration (b) benefit (c) extensively/widely (d) purpose (e) care (f) enjoy
(g) read/study
(h) knowledge; (I) broaden; (j) enriching/increasing
(h) knowledge; (I) broaden; (j) enriching/increasing
42. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Trees are (a) — to man in many ways. They provide us (b) — oxygen
without which we cannot live more than a few minutes. They supply us with (c) —
and food, give us shade and help to (d) — drought and (e) —. Unfortunately,
cannot realize the importance of trees. We cut them (f) — in large numbers. (g)
— it is a suicidal (h) —. If we do not (i)---- such acts soon, our country
will, no doubt, turn into a (j) —.
Answer: (a)
useful: (b) with; (c) clothes; (d) prevent; (e) flood; (f) indiscriminately;
(g) In fact (h) act; (i) stop: (j)desert.
43. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
43. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
A flower is (a) — best
creation of nature. It is a symbol of (b) — and beauty. It (c) — us pleasure. There
is nobody but (d) — flower. But it is a matter of (e) — that a flower does not
last (f) —. It blooms in the morning and (g) — away very soon. Nowadays flowers
are (h) — in our country commercially. Many people earn their livelihood by
flower (i) —. At present flower cultivation is (j) —.
Answer: (a)
the; (b) purity/love; (c) gives; (d) loves; (e) regret; (f) long; (g) withers;
(h) grown; (i) cultivation: (j)
profitable.
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Education (a) — our
ignorance and gives us the (b) — of knowledge. (c)---- respect of (d)-- education,
there should be no discrimination (e) — man and woman. Education is one of the
(f) — rights. If we deprive women (g) — the right of education, almost half of
our population will remain (h) — darkness. No (i) — can be brought about (j) —
the participation of women.
Answer: (a) removes
(b) light (c) In (d) true (e) between (f) fundamental (g) of (h) in; (i)
advancement/development; (j) without.
45. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
45. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Computer was not invented
(a) —. It (b) — time and hard labour to invent computer. Many (c) — of science
worked hard for years (d) —and finally came out (e) —. In fact, computer cannot
work all (f) — itself. It works on the (g) — of the command (h) — by the (i)----
It is used in our daily life for a number of (j) —.
Answer: (a)
overnight; (b) required; (c) votaries; (d) together; (e) successful; (f) by;
(g) basis; (h) given: (i) operators; (j)
functions/activities/purposes.
46. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Anger is one of (a) — six
passions. It is (b) — to any man’s life. In fact it is (c) — offence. So we
should not be angry (d) — anybody (e) — anything. Anger brings (f) — man down
(g) — the level of beast. We must stay away (h) — it. We should (i) — let anger
to absorb (j) — us.
Answer: (a)
the (b) harmful (c) an (d) with (e) for (f) a (g) to (h) from (i) not (j) in
47. Fill in the blanks with suitable
words
Afforestation means planting or preserving trees. It is (a) — opposite
to deforestation. Trees and plants are part and parcel (b) — the environment.
Ecology (c) — depends on them. The country will (d) — into a desert unless
there are trees. The trees help to protect the Soil (e) — erosion. Flood cannot
affect those areas (f) — with trees. Storm cannot (g) — its force (h) — the
places where there are trees. So we should (i) — our fallow land for (j) ---—
benefit of our life.
Answer: (a) quite: (b) of; (c) largely;
(d) turn; (e) from; (f) covered; (g) use (h) over; (i) plant; (J) the.
48. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
48. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Time and tide wait (a) — none. None can call it back. (b) — man can get
back his (c) ----- money and health but cannot get back his lost time. Time (d)
— lost is lost forever. So we should make (e) — best use of our time. We must
do our work (f) — time. If we put off our work (g) — tomorrow, we may not get
time to do it at all. There are some people who pass time (h) — nothing. They
cannot prosper (i)— life. They have to depend (j) — others.
Answer: (a) for; (b) A; (c) lost; (d) once; (e) the; (f) in; (g) for
(Ii) for; (i) in; (j) on
49. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
49. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Honesty is (a) — great
virtue. (b) — man who possesses it is said to be (c) —. He is respected (d) —
all and hated by (e) —. Even a dishonest man can’t (f) — respect him Endowed
with (g) — clear conscience, he enjoys .peace of mind. Though he suffers (h) —
times he succeeds ( i) — the long run and becomes happy. Bangladesh needs honest
& hard-working people (j) ---- her overall development.
Answer: (a) a; (b) The; (c) honest; (d) by; (e) none; (f) but;
(g) a; (h) at; (I) in; (j) for.
50. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
50. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
While eating food, we should bear (a).— mind that we do not eat (b) —
to satisfy hunger or to fill (c) —belly. We eat to preserve our (d) —. For good
health a man needs (e) —— food. Sometimes it so happens that (f) — who live
even in the midst of (g) — do not eat the food (h) — need for good health
because they (i) — no knowledge of science of health and nutrition. They do not
know how to select a (j) — diet from the many foods that are available to them.
Answer: (a)
in; (b) only; (c) our; (d) health; (e) good; (f) those; (g) plenty (h) in; (i)
have; (j) balanced.
51. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
51. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Child labour has been
forbidden internationally by (a) — UN. To make a child do the work (b) — is
suitable for a man is (c) —. Yet in the third world countries the (d) ----- of
child labour is going up day by day. Bangladesh is one of these (e) —. (f) —
the government is committed to dissuade rich (g) — to engage children in
laborious work, things (h) — not so easy. Poverty is the first (i) — in this
field. The poor parents want (j) — get additional earning by employing their
children in work.
Answer: (a) the; (b)
which(c) punishable; (d) number (e) countries; (f) Though (g) people; (h) are:
(i) impediment/obstacle(j) to.
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52. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
The benefits of reading newspaper can hardly (a) — exaggerated.
Newspaper is called a (b)----of knowledge. The newspaper gives us (c) — of home
and abroad which we need (d) — know. The (e) — civilized people cannot do a
single day (f) — newspaper. Newspaper plays (g) ---- important role in the life
of a (h) —. It makes the world (i) —. But sometimes newspaper publishes false
news which is (j) — for the society.
Answer: (a)
be; (b) storehouse; (c) news; (d) to; (e) modern; (f) without: (g) an: (h)
nation: (i) smaller; (j) harmful/destructive.
53. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
53. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Student life is a life of
(a) — for future struggle. To make him (b) — for the struggle, education is
necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c) — to prosecute his
studies well. He who (d) — his lessons regularly (e) — well in the examination.
On the (f) —, the students who wastes his time cuts a (g) — figure. It should
be (h) — in mind that none can get back the (i) — time. If the students neglect
their studies, they will suffer in the (j) — run.
Answer: (a) preparation; (b) prepared; (c) is; (d) learns; (e)
does; (f) contrary; (g) sorry; (h) borne; (i) lost; (j) long.
54. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
54. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Everyday, life presents us
(a) — opportunities. These opportunities may be (b) — positive and negative.
Someone may invite us (c) — take forbidden drug. This is (d) — opportunity
which is considered to be negative. When (e) — new student joins the school, we
have (f) — positive opportunity. (g) — life we must be careful and wise (h) —
taking up these opportunities. Otherwise, we will be (i) — to the way (j) —
destruction.
Answer: (a) many; (b) both; (c) to; (d) an; (e) a; (f) a; (g)
In; (h) while; (I) led; (j) of.
55. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
55. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Drug addiction is now a (a) — problem. This social cancer (b) — its
poisonous (c) ---- all ore- the world.
It has (d) ----- the young generation, even in the poor countries (e)------
Bangladesh. It is spreading (f) —. The term ‘drug addiction’ means strong (g) —
for various (h) ----- of drugs like opium, heroin, morphine etc. It has created
an (i) — situation, in the world. (j) ----- is the mar cause of drug addiction.
Answer: (a)
great/serious; (b) has spread/Is spreading: (c)effect; (d) destroyed; (e) like;
(f) quickly/rapidly; (g) attraction; (h) kinds/types; (i) alarming; (j)
Frustration.
56. Fill in the blanks with suitable
words
Without effort there can be no progress (a) -- life. Life loses its (b)
— if there is no struggle. Games become dull if there is no (c) -- in them and
if (d) --result can be easily foreseen. No matter we win (e) --- game or lose
it. The keener the contest the greater the (f) —. A victory is not (g) ---real
triumph unless (h) ---- the sides are equally (i) —. Whether we like it or not,
life is on (j) ----- competitive examination.
Answer: (a) in (b) interest (c)
struggle (d) the (e) the (f) enjoyment (g) a (h)both (i)matched(j)continuous
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Man is the best (a) — of Allah.
He is different (b) other creatures for having (c) —. This (d)------ helps him
(e) --- between right and wrong. Other animals don’t have this (f)----- of (g)
—. So, they are (h) — to man in (i) —. Therefore, we should remain thankful to
God for providing us with such (j) — heavenly quality.
Answer: (a) creation; (b) from; (c)
rationality; (d) quality; (e) distinguish: (f) kind; (g) quality; (h)subservient/inferior;
(i) earth/Intelligence; (j) a.
58. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
58. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Mount Everest which is (a) ----- the Himalayan Mountains North of India
between Tibet and Nepal, is (b) — highest mountain in the world. It is o.ver
29000 feet (c) ----- sea level. It was named after (d)------ Englishman, George
Everest who was the first to (e) ----- the Himalayan in 1841. Mount Everest has
always fascinated (f) —. But climbing mountains like the Everest is difficult
and (g) ---- for there is snow all over. There might be snow (h) —and cracks
under the ice and snow. Besides, the climbers have to (i)----- strong winds and
bitter cold. But mountaineers are daring people. They are not daunted (j) —
difficulties and dangers.
Answer: (a) in; (b) the; (c) above; (d) an; (e) survey (f) climbers;
(g)dangerous; (h) inside; (i) face; (j) by.
59. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
59. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
The UN deals with the disputes (a) ----- may lead to war (b) ----- the
nations. The aim of the UN is to (c) ----- war and (d) ----- lasting peace En
the world. People are almost (e) ----- in most of the(f) —. But few (g) — which
are not following democracy in the true sense, are responsible for (h) —. And a
long-continued discontent may (i)----- to war. One way of preventing war is to (j)
this discontent as soon as possible.
Answer: (a)
that; (b) between/among; (c) stop; (d) ensure/establish; (e) peace-loving; (f)
countries; (g) countries/ nations; (h) discontentment; (i) lead; (j) remove.
60. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
60. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Internet is the (a) —
discovery of science and the greatest advancement in the field of (b) --- technology.
Internet is (c) — all over the world. The business world is quite (d) — without
it. To get internet (e) —, it requires a modem, telephone line and a different
sort of software for (f) — the network system. Like telephone number internet
is (g) — by its own number. To find out a web address one (h) — to take the
help of search engine. The students are (i) ---- by it in the present days.
They can learn the-latest discoveries and information (j) ---- it.
Answer: (a)
greatest; (b) modern; (c) used; (d) immovable/unwavering; (e) connection; (I)
having/launching; (g) interlinked/connected; (h) has; (i) benefited; (J)
by/through.
61. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
There is a close
relationship between man(a) — nature. Man has established (b) ----- friendship
with nature. It helps us (c) —— many ways. Similarly trees are closely related (d)
— our life. Trees play (e)---- important role in our life (f) ------ economy.
Trees are very (g)----- to us. We get oxygen (h)---- them. They are (i) ----
great source of food and vitamin. They meet (j) ---- our local demands.
Answer: (a)
and; (b) his; (c) in; (d) to; (e) an; (f) and; (g) helpful; (h) from; (i) a; (j)
up.
62. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
62. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Bangladesh lies (a) — the active earthquake zone. It is (b) — to all
Bangladeshis. Experts are alarmed by (c) ------ recurrence of quakes during
recent years. But they give no (d) ------ answer to the question (e) — safety
about the buildings of Dhaka city. As there is every possibility (f) —
earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts should take adequate (g) ---- measures (h) ---
minimise the loss. RAJUK (i)----- that an earthquake resistant building code (j)
— be developed.
Answer: (a) In; (b) known; (c) the: (d) clear (e) of; (f) of;
(g) precautionary; (h) to; (i) believes; (j) should.
63. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
63. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Newspaper plays an important
role in modern (a)—.It (b) ----news of home and abroad. Only (c)— knowledge is
not enough in this (d) --- world. Newspaper helps (e) ---- enrich one’s general
knowledge. But newspaper has (f)—too. They are not (g)—and (h)—misguide their
(i)---.This (j)--unrest in the society.
Answer: (a)world (b) brings (c) bookish (d) competitive
(e) one (f) demerits (g) impartial (h)often (i) readers (j) creates
64. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
64. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Moral (a) — is a matter of great concern (b)---- present day society.
Our young generation attach no value (c) — it. Their parents also seem to be
(d) — to it. They forget the fact that education without (e) — is of no value.
They should be aware of the fact that the more we gain (f) —, the more we become
poor (g) —. Hence it is (h) — must to do (i) — needful for our children’s moral
(j) —.
Answer: (a) degradation: (b) for; (c) to; (d) indifferent; (e) morality; (f)
Immorally: (g) morally; (h) a; (I) the; (j) development/uplIft.
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words
English is (a) — international language that must be learnt (b) — all
the people of the world. One is blind (c) — the knowledge of English. English
(d) — persons’ get a privilege (e) —.Today English is (f) — only the language
of (g)— English. It is now (h) — global language. Moreover, there are now many
kinds of English (i) — the English is still (j) — best.
Answer: (a) an; (b) by; (c) of; (d) knowing; (e) today; (f)
not; (g) the; (h) a; (I) but; (j) the.
66. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
66. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
A large number of people (a) — English all over the world. Some people
use it as (b)---- first language and some people take it as a (c) — language.
Many international (d) — now depend on English to (e) — with- offices in
different countries. Their advertisements published in different newspapers are
(f) — ‘in English. They also want people (g) — possess a (h) — knowledge of
English. People seeking employment (i) — expect to get good jobs without (j)----English.
Answer: (a) speak; (b) a; (c) second; (d) organizations; (e)
communicate; (f) written; (g) who; (h) sound; (i) cannot; (j) knowing.
67. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
67. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Freedom does not descend upon (a) — people. They must raise themselves
(b) — it. It is a fruit that must be earned (c) — it can be enjoyed. According
to (d) — old idea; freedom means freedom means foreign (e) —. But no freedom
has its real meaning (f) — it means freedom (g) — want, disease and ignorance.
So we must (h) — our people from all these factors. We must (i)------ our rightful
place in the world by (j) — all our resources.
Answer: (a) a (b) to (c) before; (d) an (e) domination (f)
unless; (g) from; (h) free; (i) ensure; (j) utilizing.
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68. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
There are so many (a) — behind students’ (b) — in English. The (c) —
reason is that it is a (d) — language. So they have no good feeling (e) —
English. Very few (f) — them are earnest (g) — learning it. What they (h) — is
to cross the (i) — of examination. Therefore, learning English is unpleasant
and exam is (j) —.
Answer: (a)
reasons; (b) failure: (c) main; (d) foreign: (e) for: (f) of; (g) In: (h) want;
(I) bar; (j) important.
69. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
69. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Patriotism is a noble virtue. It inspires a man to (a) — the last drop
(b) — blood to defend the (c) — of his country. A man without patriotism is no
better than (d)—beast. A true (e) — is honoured by all. He thinks for the (f) —
of his country. On (g) — other hand, (h)-----unpatriotic man thinks only (i) —
his own interest. Those who die for the country are true patriots. They are
remembered even (j) — their death.
Answer: (a) shed; (b) of; (c) independence; (d) a; (e)
patriot; (f) welfare; (g) the; (h) an (i) of; (j) after.
70. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
70. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Gender discrimination in Bangladesh (a) ---- at birth. Most parents
want to have (b) — so that they can, when they (c) — older, supplement their
family (d) — or help (e) — domestic chores. In the existing socio-economic (f)
— up, male children are (g) — suited to his purpose. So, girls are born to an
(h) — world. However, they are assigned, rather (i) — to domestic chores. Some
of these girls may (j) — at school.
Answer:(a)
begins (b) Sons (c) grow (d) Income (e) their (f) set (g)most; (h) unwelcome (i)
destined; (j) study.
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71. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
The (a)----- pursuit of students is to study and (b) — qualities that
will make them (c)------ for the life (d) — ahead. But when the country is (e)
— with a natural calamity like flood, famine etc. they should (f) — forward and
stand (g)------ the suffering humanity. Even in normal times they should (h) —
in many acts of social service with (i) — view to (j)----- their fellowmen.
Answer: (a) main; (b) achieve; (c) prepared; (d) lying/coming:
(e) afflicted; (f) come; (g) by; (h) participate/ take part; (i) a; (j)
helping.
72. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
72. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Television is one of the
greatest (a)------- of recreation. After day’s hard work, we sit before a
television (b)------- to hear music and songs. We (c) — drama, dance and many
other things. Television has a great educative (d) —. It teaches the illiterate
and the students. It is used to (e)------- illiteracy. We hear and enjoy
debates, lectures on various important topics, discussions on science and
speeches (f) — television. It has (g) — the wall between the literate and the
illiterate. Television has made the world (h) —. It has (i) — time and
distance. People need not spend huge money to go abroad. We get (j) ------with
the customs and tradition, fashions and dresses and culture of the people of
different parts of the world through television.
Answer: (a) media (b) set; (c) enjoy; (d) value; (e) remove;
(f) on; (g)removed; (h)closer; (i) conquered; (j) familiar/acquainted.
73. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
73. Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Dowry means property or
money brought (a)------- a bride to her husband when they marry. Dowry system
is (b)------ most hateful (c) — in our society. It is a social curse. Usually
in our society female children are considered interior (d)------ male children.
They are thought to be of no use to the (e) —. So, during (f)------- ceremony a
section of (g) — people claim much wealth or money (h) — the guardians of the
brides. If the guardians fall to fuflill the demand of their (i) —, they
misbehave (j) ----- their wives and sometimes torture them seriously.
Answer: (a)
by; (b) the; (c) act/deed; (d) to; (e) society; (f) marriage; (g) greedy; (h)
from; (i) bridegroom:
(j) towards/with.
(j) towards/with.
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