Preposition Exercise

 1.     Dhaka Board-2019  

Mr. Reza works (a) — a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) — everyone in his locality. He often suffers (c) — hunger. He is deprived (d) — comfort and many other things. Nevertheless, he does not long (e) — wealth. He never hankers (f) – —name and fame. He leads his life (g) — honest means. He is satisfied (h) —- what he has. But sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) — this debt. However, he does not like to depend (j) — others.

 

2.     Rajshahi Board-2019

When the sun was setting (a) — the treetops, the jailor came (b) — the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c) — death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d) — poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e) — the jailor. Bursting (f) — tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g) — a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h) — the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i) — hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) — peace. So be silent and have patience.”

 

3.     Jashore Board-2019

Patriotism is the quality inherent (a) — a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b) — his native land. Love (c) — motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d) — their patriotism. They are different (e) — other people. Their contribution does not sink (f) — oblivion. They are worthy (g) — praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h) — their status in the society. They are celebrated (i) — their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j) — in any way.

 

4.     Cumilla Board-2019.

Preposition connects all type (a) — words together and supports them make better sense (b) — the readers. They help us to understand the relationship (c) — objects. (d) — example, the book and the table are (e) — the kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This book is (f) — top of the table (g) — the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h) — our mind (i) — the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j) — each other.

 

5.     Chattogram Board – 2019

What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a) — his studies. He is never indifferent (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — note. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d) — traditional guide books. His thirst (e) — knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He listens (i) — his teachers and abides (j) — their advice.

 

6.     Sylhet Board – 2019

Luna’s cat was missing. So she started looking around (a) — it. She opened her closet and looked (b) –. Then she went to the bedroom crawling (c) — the floor to look (d) — the bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luna decided to go (e) — to look for it. Just as she was (f) — to open the door, the doorbell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs. Haq. “Look, Luna! Your cat is (g) — the sunshade!” said Mrs. Haq pointing (h) — a tall building opposite (i) — her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly neighbour, saying that (j) — her help she would not be able to find out her cat.

 

7.     Barishal Board – 2019

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The old grey bearded sailor sat (a) — a stone (b) — the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c) — him. The marriage guest listened (d) — him. He had a strange mad look (e) — his eyes. The old man told him (f) — his last journey (g) — the sea. They had sailed away (h) — the south (i) — they arrived (j) — cold grey seas.

 

8.     Dinajpur Board-2019

A craftwork in an applied form (a) — art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature (b) — folk imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn’t bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When we look (c) — a thirty-year old nakshikantha, we wonder (d) — its motifs and designs that point (e) — the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f) — it. The fact that we don’t know her name or any other details (g) — her doesn’t take anything (h) — from our appreciation (i) — the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature (j) — the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.

 

9.     Alim Exam 2019

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

 

10. HSC Exam 2018-Ka Set

Trees are very useful (a) — man. They are highly essential (b) — our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) — getting washed away (d) — rain water and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e) — the road sides (f) — the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g) — our lives. They provide us (h) — food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i) — carbon di-oxide and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j) — trees.

 

11. HSC Exam 2018-Kha Set

Do you have any idea (a) — a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b) — information. It is a network (c) — all networks. It is a place (d) — computers (e) — which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cyber cafe is closely associated (f) — internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) — the cafe can communicate (h) — people (i) —  the world. In fact a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j) — our development.

 

12. Alim Exam 2018

One day some boys were playing (a) — a pond. All (b) — a sudden, they saw some frogs swimming (c) — it. They started throwing stones (d) — them. Two or three frogs died (e)-it. One senior frog holding its head (f) — said, “please stop this cruel act (g) — yours.” The boys said, “We are playing a game. We will not stop.” “What is a game (h) — you is a cause (i) — death (j) — us” said the frog.

 

13. Dhaka Board-2017

The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don’t realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.

 

14. Rajshahi Board-2017

Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life  literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in ‘The Daily Sun’ describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.

 

15. Jashore Board -2017

 It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and to He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.

 

16. Cumilla Board -2017

We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) — lives. The patriots (c) — our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) — our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.

 

17. Chattogram Board -2017

Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary literary, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla Academy award (b) — the age of twenty nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla Academy award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f)– – the curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.

 

18. Sylhet Board – 2017

I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the world.

 

19. Barishal Board – 2017

I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) — you about it. It was winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us.

 

20. Dinajpur Board – 2017

Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) —- school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) — difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price.

 

21. Alim Examination-2017

Love (a) — one’s country is known as patriotism. Every man should have a great love (b) — his country. Many (c) — our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives (d) — 1971 (e) — the sake (f) — our country due (g) — this noble virtue. (h) — present there are some people who are working relentlessly (i) — the sake (j) — our country because they love our country.

 

22. Dhaka Board-2016

A good stock (a) — words is necessary (b) — anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential component (c) — successful communication. It is an integral part (d) — reading skill. While grammar is important, a lack (e) — vocabulary may result (f) — complete failure to convey a message. Vocabulary includes conceptual knowledge (g) — words that go well (h) — an ordinary dictionary meaning. Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a building process that occurs (i) — time as they tend to make connections (j) — other words.

 

23. Rajshahi Board-2016

Once an English and a Bengalee gentleman were travelling (a) — the same train and they were in the same compartment, The Englishman was very proud (b) — himself because he was an Englishman. He looked (c) — upon the Bengalee gentleman who, however, took no notice (d) — it and went to sleep (e) — peace. As soon as the Bengalee gentleman was asleep, the Englishman picked (f) — the gentleman’s shoes and threw them (g) — the window and went to sleep. When the Bengalee gentleman woke up, he looked for his shoes and understood it. Then he took the Englishman’s long coat (h) — the wall and threw it outside the window and returned (i) — bed laughingly. Next morning the Englishman became startled and shouted. Where’s my coat gone?” “Your coat has gone to fetch my shoes,” said the gentleman (j) — a smile. the Bengalee gentleman was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee.

 

24. Jashore Board-2016

A teacher is an architect (a) — a nation. He plays an important role (b) — building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness, (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) — good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) — his control. He does not sit motionless (h) — his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) — him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) — money.

 

25. Cumilla Board-2016

A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover he has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teachers advice and jots (j) — their lessons.

 

26. Chattogram Board-2016

Flowers are the excellent gift of nature. They have existed (a) — the earth (b) — prehistoric time. Since then they have been treated (c) — the symbol of beauty. It is an undeniable fact that flowers are used (d) — various spheres (e) — our life. It is used mostly (f) — decoration. People (g) — all walks of life use flowers usually (h) — national occasion and (i) — wedding. Everyone prefers flowers (j) — expressing their love and devotion.

 

27. Sylhet Board-2016

The science fair held (a) — our college paved a new way for us to gather practical knowledge. Many of our friends took part (b) — the fair (c) — their projects. We showed genuine interest (d) — them. Most of the projects were made. (e) — consistent (f) — the prevailing world situation. They were intended (g) — acquaint us (h) — the solutions (i) — some common problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j) — achieving success and we really achieved it.

 

28. Barishal Board-16

During holidays when my mother went to sleep (a) — noon, we went to the railway line. There, along with other children, I watched how the trains passed (b) — innumerable unknown facts. My father got an appointment (c) — a town school and he moved (d) — the town immediately with all the members of the family. I was admitted (e) — my father’s school. I felt that my school fellows had no feeling (f) — one another as we had in the village. However, I have gradually adjusted myself (g) — town life. I am happy with my new friends but my heart aches (h) — the happy childhood days. Childhood is free (i) —- worries and has infinite capacity (j) — enjoyment.

 

29. Dinajpur Board 2016

Greenhouse effect is the gradual warming (a) — the air surrounding the earth as a result of heat being trapped (b) — environment pollution. This is exemplified (c) — the destruction and burning (d) — of tropical rain forests, (e) — traffic that clogs (f) — city streets, (g) — the rapid growth of industry, the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). (h) — packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) — liquids and so (j) —.

More Practice

1.     When a storm revolves violently round a centre, it is termed a cyclone. It moves (a) — a high speed ranging (b) — forty to one hundred or more kms per hour. (c) — the last 10 years, several devastating cyclones swept over Bangladesh and caused immense harm (d) — the people. This is like a curse especially (e) — the inhabitants (f) — the coastal regions (g) — Bangladesh. A cyclone may occur any time (h) — any place. The cyclone of Bangladesh generally originates (f) — the Bay of Bengal and blows (j) — land. 

Ans: (a) at (b) from (c) During (d) to (e) to (f) of (g) of (h) at (i) from (j) towards

 

2.                 Last week we went (a) — Bagerhat (b) — my uncle and had the opportunity to see the Shat Gambuj Mosque which is one (c) — the three World Heritage Sites (d) — Bangladesh. The mosque was built (e) — Khan Jahan Ali. It stands (f) — sixty pillars (g) — its seventy-seven domes and not with sixty as the name suggests. The construction (h) — the mosque is really wonderful. The interior wall is decorated (i) — terracotta flowers and foliage. It is also a place (j) — historical interest.

 

3.     The great ship Titanic sailed (a) — New York (b) — Southampton (c) — April 10, 1912. She was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew (d) — 891. At that time she was the largest ship and was regarded (e) — unsinkable. The tragic sinking (f) — this great ship will always be remembered because she went down (g) — her first voyage (h) — heavy loss (i) — life which was (j) — imagination.

 

4.     The subcontinent broke into two parts (a) — 1947. They were India and Pakistan. Pakistan had two parts╛East Pakistan and West Pakistan. Bangladesh was then East Pakistan. This was a province (b) — Pakistan. The West Pakistan had been dominating the Central Government (c) — the very beginning. The Pakistani rulers tried to establish Urdu (d) — the state language from the first. But the East Pakistan did not accept it. They started movement to make Bangla a state language. It unsettled the rulers. As a result, a few students and common people embraced martyrdom (e) — the firing (f) — police (g) — 21 February (h) — 1952. They made the supreme sacrifice (i) — the language (j) — this day.

 

5.     Mount Everest which is (a) — the Himalayan Mountains (b) — North India is the highest mountain in the world. It was named (c) — an Englishman George Everest who was the first to survey the Himalayas (d) — 1841. Climbing mountains like Everest is difficult because there is snow all over and there are snow slides and cracks (e) — ice and snow. (f) — two months (g) — difficult and dangerous climbing. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkay reached the top (h) — May 10 and have gone into the history (i) — the first conquerors (j) — the highest mountain in the world.

Ans: (a) in (b) in (c) after (d) in (e) under (f) After (g) of (h) on (i) as (j) of

 

6.     A great part (a) — Arabia is desert. Here and there is nothing but sand and rock. The sand is so hot that you cannot walk (b) — it with bare feet (c) — the day time. Here and there in the desert are springs (d) — water that came from (e) — the ground, so deep that the sun cannot dry them (f) — . Wherever there is a spring, trees grow tall and graceful, making a cool green, shady place (g) — it. Such a place is called an oasis. Oases provide habitat (h) — animals and even humans if the area is big enough. The location (i) — oases has been of critical importance (j) — trade and transportation routes in desert areas.

 

7.     The main duty (a) — the students is to study and earn knowledge to make themselves eligible (b) — future leadership. But (c) — Bangladesh present situation is far (d) — the ideal one. Students are now involved (e) — politics. Although they are few in number they control the overall environment of the educational institutions. Other than academic routine, students can contribute to building the society as a happy abode. Students can offer some social services (f) — community. Most (g) — the people of our country are literate. Students can open night schools to teach the illiterate people. Female students can teach the uneducated women how to keep their house neat and clean, how to bring (h) — children and look (i) — their health. They can also teach general people (j) — the basic rules of health and environment. During floods and cyclones and famines, they can raise funds, rescue people, feed the hungry, nurse the sick and clothe the naked. All these will help us build nation well in future.

 

8.     Your letter is (a) — hand. I’ve heard (b) — a friend (c) — yours that you now keep evil company. It’s a bad habit. Try to give it (d) — as soon as possible. You know that evil company destroys one’s character and future. You should get acquainted (e) — good boys, pass leisure (f) — them. I think you will learn many things (g) — them. And another thing, you should read newspaper daily. It will add (h) — your practical knowledge and you will be able to keep pace (i) — the modern world. I hope you will act (j) — my advice.

 

9.     It is the duty of every government to remove illiteracy (a) — grassroot level. But (b) — the same time one must admit that the government alone will not be able to cope (c) — the situation. We, the students, should come forward (d) — voluntary service and enable the illiterates to read and write. Students can do it easily (e) — joining the literacy camps (f) — their spare time. The emphasis should be given (g) — the womenfolk as well. Thus the students have a dominant role to remove the deep rooted problem (h) — illiteracy (i) — our country. TV, Radio etc. my also play a vital role as a mass media (j) — this concern.

 

10. Everybody knows it that smoking is injurious (a) — health. Yet, some people are seen addicted (b) — smoking. They do not keep themselves away (c) — smoking. If they do not abstain (d) — smoking, they will fall victim (e) — many incurable diseases (f) — cancer. One puff (g) — cigarette smoke contains millions of particles. Some (h) — the particles are directly cancer causing. So, we should give (i) — smoking (j) — lead a healthy life.

 

11. The great ship Titanic sailed (a) — New York from Southampton (b) — April 10, 1912. She was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew (c) — 891. At that time, however, she was the only largest ship that had been ever built. She was regarded as unsinkable, (d) — she had sixteen water-tight compartments. The tragic sinking of the great ship will always be remembered, (e) — she went down (f) — her first journey with a heavy loss (g) — life. Four days (h) — setting out, while the Titanic was sailing through the icy water of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted (i) — the look (j) —. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a collision.

 

12. Hope you are fine (a) — the grace (b) — the Almighty. Today my joy knows no bounds. I have won the first prize (c) — Red Crescent Lottery draw. I have won thirty lakh taka. Now I want to tell you (d) — what I will do (e) — the lottery money. Firstly, I would like to give a major portion (f) — the money (g) — my parents. I think they will be happy. Then (h) — the rest (i) — the money I will buy a lot (j) — books, a bicycle and a camera.

 

13. Many diseases are rising (a) — an alarming rate which experts believe is due (b) — increased pollution (c) — the environment. Pollution appears (d) — be greater (e) — urban areas although rural societies too are afflicted (f) — increased use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people appear to suffer (g) — many more diseases and suffer more severely than country people. People in rural areas can enjoy fresh air and fresh foods which keep them free (h) — health hazards. On the contrary, people in urban areas have to breathe polluted air, take adulterated foods, be imprisoned in the four walls of home all (i) — which are responsible (j) — different kinds of incurable diseases.

 

14. The ceremony began (a) — 2 pm. Our Principal presided (b) — the function. The function started (c) — the recitation (d) — the Holy Quran. (e) — our senior teachers read (f) — the annual report. The Deputy Commissioner, the honorable chief guest, delivered a brief speech. He advised the students (g) — be regular (h) — studies and take part (i) — the movement (j) — illiteracy.

 

15. Nowadays science and technology pervade every aspect (a) — our life, and as a result society is changing (b) — a great speed. There is technological explosion (c) — us, generated (d) — science. This explosion is already freeing vast number (e) — people (f) — their traditional bondage (g) — nature. Now we can easily communicate (h) — each other and travel (i) — any country (j) — the shortest possible time.

 

16. Man has an unquenchable thirst (a) — knowledge. He is never satisfied (b) — what he has known and seen. He wants (c) — see more. The inventions (d) — rockets, space-ships and artificial satellites have made it possible (e) — him (f) — go far (g) — the earth, his home planet. As a result, he has already landed (h) — the moon while he has made the whole world a village, a global village (i) — means of cellular/mobile phone that connect a man to a distant man thousand miles (j) — .

 

17. Nazneen lives (a) — a big family which consists (b) — father, mother, sister, brother and grandparents. Undoubtedly, a large family is beset (c) — many problems. A student does not concentrate (d) — her study with rapt attention. Even she has to be preoccupied (e) — the domestic chores. So she remains worried (f) — her forthcoming exams. On the other hand, Zinnia belongs (g) — a nuclear family. However, she is not cozy and comfortable because she does not move (h) — alone in the city. Again, she plunges (i) — loneliness. Hence, she is desirous (j) — living in a big family.

 

18. Long, long ago (a) — Africa there lived a hunter. His name was Ogalussa. Once he went (b) — the forest (c) — hunt and his wife (d) — their five sons went to the field in order (e) — work. The family came home (f) — night. But Ogalussa was not yet back. The family waited and waited (g) — him. But he didn’t come. They had their supper (h) — him. A long time passed but Ogalussa did not come back. (i) — some years the family forgot (j) — Ogalussa.

 

19. 21st February is a red letter day (a) —the history of Bangladesh. (b) —this day in 1952 (c) — half a dozen of young souls sacrificed their lives (d) — making Bangla one of the state languages (e) — Pakistan. But the blood split was not (f) — vain. In 1956 the first constitution (g) — Pakistan recognized this demand. This day had been observed (h) — Shaheed Dibosh in Bangladesh (i) —1999. But now (j) — many other international days, 21th February is observed as the International Mother Language Day.

 

20. Man abides (a) — society. (b) — a society all men are not equally well off. There are many people who live (c) — the poverty line. This is because (d) — unequal distribution of natural wealth. Many are deprived (e) — the basic needs of life. They must be provided (f) — their dues. The rich always draw a line of contrast (g) — themselves and the poor. They look down (h) — the poor. Moreover, they laugh (i) — them. They think if the poor have riches, they will lose their control (j) — them. What a strange idea!

 

21. Anandanagar, a village of Dhamrai Upazila, is 20 miles (a) — Dhaka. As the village is (b) — the Gazikhali, a small river, the villagers here often bathe (c) — this river. The children of this village also like this river very much. They often come to this river, dive deep (d) — it to cool (e) — themselves in the hot summer days. Besides, they take great delight doing all traditional water sports in its crystal clear water. In the dry season, they wade across the river at its shallow points to make friends with the children (f) — the river.

 

22. It was a cloudy day. (a) — noon I was walking home alone. Suddenly, I heard fearful shouts (b) — some children standing (c) — a large and deep pond. I ran (d) — them and asked them what had happened. All (e) — a time they showed me a little boy who was (f) — to drown (g) — the pond. (h) — the least delay, I jumped (i) — the pond and swam (j) — the best of my ability.

 

23. Speaking ill (a) — others is a very bad human habit. It develops a negative tendency (b) — one’s mind. This habit tempts one to indulge (c) — a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (d) — human individuals and society. Sometimes, it hampers the happy and smooth run (e) — the society. Sometimes, people burst (f) — tears for this. They never think (g) — dying (h) — others or praise others activities and they themselves remain blind (i) — their own faults. Above all, their bad habit wastes their invaluable time (j) — nothing.

 

24. Sabina was (a) — the kitchen. Her mother was not (b) — home. She wanted to make some soya luchi (c) — her family. First she mixed some soya flour (d) — some rice flour. Then, she put some jute sticks (e) — the chula to make fire. She picked (f) — the pot and wanted to put it (g) — the fire but smoke went (h) — her eyes. She dropped the pot and sticks fell (i) —— her feet. She shouted (j) — help.

 

25. The word “death” is familiar (a) — all and man has no escape (b) — death. Sooner or later he must die. (c) — other word, he is subject (d) — death. There is no medicine (e) — world which can prevent a man (f) — dying. Yet man attempt (g) — escape death (h) — the time being. Man is, (i) — no way, free (j) — death. He must drink the water of death.

 

26. The environment plays a vital role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life, the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don’t realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.

 

27. Natural disaster has occurred throughout the world (a) — recent years. The reason behind this is greenhouse effect or warming (b) — the air around the earth. Global warming is melting the huge ice (c) — polar regions and (d) — the peaks (e) — the mountains. Consequently, the level (f) — sea water has alarmingly increased. Cyclones and tidal bores are inundating and destroying the coastal regions (g) — a large extent. Climatologists believe that (h) — the last 185 years 99 cyclones hit the coastal areas and offshore islands (i) — our country causing irrecoverable loss (j) — life and properties.

 

28. Today people living in towns and cities are well acquainted (a) — the term mosquito menace. Towns and cities are infested (b) — mosquitoes. Just (c) — the sunset mosquitoes come out (d) — swarms like locusts and spread their fitting claws (e) — human beings. They suck blood (f) — human bodies. People are (g) — draw mosquito curtain at night. Though people use various insecticides, they are (h) — no use. The mosquitoes disturb sleep of people (i) — their buzzing sound. (j) — their biting they cause various diseases.

 

29. We sleep (a) — night and rise early (b) — the morning hearing the sweet songs of different birds. They are divided (c) — many classes. The crow is a very common bird. It feeds (d) — dead animals and dirty things. The cuckoo is the most popular (e) — all song birds. The dove, the pigeon, the snipe, the heron, the pankauri are well known game birds. They are famous (f) — their flesh. There are some birds which build their nests (g) — great skill. Many game birds come (h) — foreign land during autumn and winter. Birds are our natural wealth. They are helpful and useul (i) — us in many ways. Therefore, we should not kill bird at random. We should take proper care (j) — them.

 

30. Sincerity is the root (a) — success of all works. One can go a long way if one does anything (b) — sincerity. The rich people are sincere (c) — their work and they are capable (d) — making anything a success. The great men are also sincere because they know that sincerity is the keystone (e) — success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity can never go a long way (f) — the world. Sincerity is the tonic (g) — any work because it helps the work to be done properly. If any work is not done properly, one will never get good output (h) — it. So, we should be sincere (i) — every walk of life. Sincerity does not mean only to do any work properly, it also means dutifulness, honesty and modesty. So we must stick (j) —— the philosophy of being sincere in all the activities of our life.

 

31. The environment plays a vital role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life, the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we do not realize the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.

 

32. Rumi and Ruman are talking (a) — the importance (b) — a teacher and a doctor. Rumi says that doctors are of great use (c) — society. But Ruman does not agree (d) — Rumi. He says that teachers are the architect (e) — a nation. They spread the light of education. Teachers remove ignorance (f) — society. However, they are different (g) — their opinion. But they agree (h) — the point that the service (i) — a teacher and a doctor is very essential (j) — the society.

 

33. You insisted (a) — my early return but my return was belated due (b) — fog. It was Monday noon when I reached the cabin. The dog had been cared (c) — that morning. I was worried (d) — the dog. But I was sure that you would look (e) — the dog fairly well.

 

34. Emperor Shah Jahan (a) — Delhi built the Taj Mahal. It is a tomb (b) — a wife in Agra. The building is made (c) — fine white marble. It rests (d) — a platform, four white towers rise (e) — the corners of the terrace. There is a large dome (f) — the centre. There is an open corridor (g) — which visitors can look (h) — carved marble screen (i) — a central room. The Taj Mahal is surrounded (j) — a beautiful garden.

 

35. A good student is never indifferent (a) — his studies. He always adheres (b) — his studies. He does not learn things (c) — rote. He does not hunt (d) — traditional guide books. Moreover, he has great thirst (e) — knowledge. For this, he does not confine himself (f) — the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) — the current affairs (h) — the world. He abides (i) — his teacher’s advice and jot (j) — their lecture.

 

36. Bangladesh has many places with natural beauty. Kuakata is such a place which is called the daughter of the sea. It is a wonderful place (a) — the nature lovers. Last month I had an opportunity to visit Kuakata with some (b) — my friends. We started our journey (c) — 6.30 a.m. After reading there, we first went to the seashore (d) — a body and became very excited to see the glittering waves of the sea. We took bath (e) — the sea water for a long time. In the afternoon we went to a tribal village named Misripara to see a large state of Lord Buddha. We spent there (f) — one hour. We came back (g) — the seashore to enjoy a beautiful sunset. It was really a great experience (h) — us. We started our return journey (i) — the evening. We reached home at 11 p.m. (j) — any trouble.

 

37. Uluru is located (a) — central Australia. The place is also known (b) — Ayers Rock (c) — honour (d) — Sir Henry Ayers, who was a Premier (e) — South Australia (f) — 1873. Uluru is listed (g) — a World Heritage Area (h) — both its natural and cultural values. It is a sacred place (i) — the Aboriginal people (j) — the area.

 

38. A teacher is an architect (a) — a nation. He plays an important role (b) — building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to his class. He is a clear speaker (e) — good, strong pleasing voice which is (f) — his valuable control. He does not sit motionless (g) — his class. Everybody has something valuable (h) — him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (i) — money.

 

39. Man has no escape (a) — death. Sooner or later, he must die. (b) — other words, he is subject (c) — death. There is no medicine (d) — the world that can prevent him (e) — dying. Yet, man attempt (f) — escape death. Actually, death is inevitable and unavoidable. Man is (g) — no way, free (h) — death. He must have (i) — drink the water (j) — death.

 

40. The dramas of Shakespeare are characterized (a) — great knowledge. It is a wonder (b) — the critics how he could manage (c) — write so many dramas without having academic knowledge. One answer (d) — this riddle might be that the environment around him was congenial (e) — his writings. Comedy of errors, for example, was written due (f) — having twins in his team. Many of his tragedies were written (g) — such stories which were relevant (h) — the contemporary politics. But his stories were devoid (i) — the interest of the common people. Nevertheless, English literature has been rich (j) — his effort.

 

41. The great ship Titanic sailed (a) — New York from Southampton (b) — April 10, 1912. She was carrying 1316 passengers and a crew (c) — 891. At that time, however, she was the only largest ship that had been ever built. She was regarded as unsinkable. (d) — she had sixteen water-tight compartments. The tragic sinking of the great ship will always be remembered, (e) — she went down (f) — her first journey with a heavy loss (g) — life. Four days (h) — setting out, while the Titanic was sailing through the icy water of the North Atlantic, a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted (i) — the look (j) —. After the alarm had been given, the great ship turned sharply to avoid a collision.

 

42. A teacher is an architect (a) — a nation. He plays an important role (b) — building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) — ignorance (d) — the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) — the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) — good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) — his control. He does not sit motionless (h) — his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) — him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers after (j) — money.

 

43. Jerry was a twelve years old boy who lived (a) — the orphanage. The authoress cabin belonged (b) — the orphanage. Jerry came (c) — the cabin to chop wood (d) — the authoress. He also did some extra work (e) — the convenience (f) — the authoress. Once he found a cubbyhole, where he put some kindling and medium wood so that the writer might get dry materials ready in case (g) — sudden wet weather. The authoress was pleased (h) — him. When she gave him some candy or apples, he used to keep silent. He expressed his gratitude (i) — looking (j) — the gift and the authoress.

 

44. Corruption is a curse (a) — a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) — the
development. (c) — corrupted people, a nation will surely sink (d) — oblivion. Corrupted people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) — them. They are devoid (f) — honesty. They stick (g) — evil activities. They do not abide (h) — the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i) — them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j) — them.

 

45. George Washington was born (a) — Virginia in 1732. (b) — the American Revolution War (c) — in 1775 and 1783, he was the Commander-in-Chief (d) — the American forces. He played an important role (e) — founding of the United States. He became the first president (f) — U.S.A. He was president (g) — 1789 to 1797. He died (h) — the age of 67, (i) — the 14th December 1799. The capital of U.S.A. and one federal state are named (j) — George Washington.

 

46. Karim : Hello Rahim, how are you?

Rahim : I am not fine. What (a) — you?

Karim : I am fine. But what happened (b) — you?

Rahim : Nothing serious but I am not (c) — sound health.

Karim : Perhaps, you are fully careless (d) — your health. You do not take physical exercise.

Rahim : Yes, you are right. I am not habituated (e) — take physical exercise. Is there any other way (f) — keep good health?

Karim : Yes. Apart (g) — this, you have to eat a balanced diet to keep fit.

Rahim : What do you mean (h) — a balanced diet?

Karim : A balanced diet contains all the properties (i) — food in right proportion.

Rahim : Thanks a lot (j) — your wise suggestion. Good bye.

Karim : Bye, See you again.

 47. Hasan: Hello, how are you?

Kamal : Pretty well, thanks. And you?

Hasan : Very fine. Did you enjoy the cricket match (a) — Bangladesh and Pakistan held (b) — Mirpur Stadium last Wednesday?

Kamal : Certainly. I am very interested (c) — cricket.

Hasan : What’s your impression (d) — the match?

Kamal : Really I am very impressed (e) — the performance (f) — Bangladesh cricket team.

Hasan : Yes, it is a great surprise that Bangladesh beat the ex-world champion.

Kamal : Of course. You know Pakistan is one of the well-known teams (g) — the cricket world and they are defeated (h) — us.

Hasan : I think Bangladesh will bring good name and fame (i) — the country.

Kamal : Our hope is not unreasonable.

Hasan : Okay. Thank you and wait (j) — the next match.