Questions in this chapter

A good stock (a) —----- words is necessary (b) —----- anybody who wants to use a language. Vocabulary is an essential components (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.

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.

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 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 Englishma 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.

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 to the destruction and burning (d) —--- of tropical rainforests, (e) —----- traffic that clogs (f) —---- city streets. (g) —----- rapid growth of industry, the use of chloroflourocarbons (CFCS), in (h) —----- packaging and manufacturing commercial products, the use of detergents like washing (i) —----- liquids and so (j) —----.

A teacher is an architect (a) —----- a nation. He plays an important role 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.

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 lectures.

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 situation. They were intended (g) —------ acquaint us (h) —----- the solutions (i) —----- some problems we are facing specially in regard to the environment we live in. We were sanguine (j) —------ achieving success and we really achieved it.

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.

(a) Physical exercise keeps us healthy and strong. If you take regular physical exercise, —---- .

(b) They came to you with a view to —----, but you scolded them without any reason.

(c) Please wait here until —-----. I have serious matter to discuss with you.

(d) I was not hungry at all. If I had been hungry, —-----.

(e) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant —-----.

(f) There goes a prove that —------. So, we must take proper use of time.

(g) We should drink pure water. Since the water of this bottle is not pure, —.

(h) The two brothers are not in good terms. Yesterday when we went to their house, —.

(i) Air is polluted in many ways. It is high time —.

(j) The martyrs laid down their lives in 1971. They did it so that —.

(a) Garment industry in Bangladesh is one of the major sources —. But this sector is afflicted with many problems.

(b) Once Taimur attacked the province of a powerful prince. When the prince heard the news, —.

(c) Mr. Karim is a hard working man. — he cannot turn the wheels of his fortune.

(d) Success does not come to a man automatically. When a man works in a systematic way, —.

(e) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —-.

(f) Motherland is like heaven. It is our sacred duty — our motherland.

(g) Life should not be considered —. It is full of sorrows and sufferings.

(h) When you — work, you will go home.

(i) The thief was afraid of police. He ran away lest — arrested.

(j) He is an honest worker. Despite his honest work —.

(a) Industry is the key to success. If you work hard, —-----.

(b) Corruption is the main hindrance to development. It is high time —-----.

(c) Abdul is an HSC candidate. He is studying hard lest —-----.

(d)There are a good number of reasons why —-----. That English is a foreign language is the main reason.

(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish —-------.

(f) No sooner had we reached there than —-------. Unless we went there earlier, we would miss the beginning of the programme.

(g) It is not good —. A man is known by the company he keeps.

(h) Dulal Sheikh is a quack. He behaves as if —-------.

(i) It is very cold outside. You had better —------.

(j) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. Would that —-----.

(a) I think you are not punctual in studies. Be punctual lest —-----.

(b) I’ve missed the 8 o’clock train. Do you know when —------.

(c) The thief stole my watch and I saw it. As soon as I saw him, —-----.

(d) Though he was late, —------.

(e) As he is unwilling to work, he cannot get rid of poverty. He must work if —------.

(f) I usually avoid —------ It is boring to drive now

(g) As it is a difficult task, —------. He is very skilled in doing such work.

(h) Whenever I go to visit the factory, —------. He must account for his absence.

(i) The film ended very fantastically. If you enjoyed the film, —------.

(j) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that —-----.

(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practices geometry a lot so that —------.

(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we —-----.

(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she —-----. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.

(d) Don’t worry. I —------ after I have finished my study.

(e) Fateen was really in a great danger. He came to you with a view to —----- from you, but you disappointed him.

(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for —------.

(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them loan on easy term, they —-----.

(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time —------.

(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me —------.

(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would —------.

(a) The students were sympathetic and patriotic. That’s why —----.

(b) There were five boys. I took five books that —----- (c) When he came out. He was worthy of getting such greetings.

(d) Though the pen writes well, —-----. I can’t afford to use it.

(e)The poem is too difficult for the students —----. They couldn’t but memorize it.

(f) If I had a camera, —----. I like photography.

(g) He came to my room while —------. He didn’t wake me up.

(h) Rina waited until —-----. She went after getting it.

(i) He went to London so that —-----. He was devoted to study.

(j) He confessed that —------. So, I forgave him.

(a) 16th December is observed as Victory Day every year in Bangladesh. It is really a red letter day in our national history, because on this day —----.

(b) A proverb goes that —-----. So we must try to lead an honest life.

(c) Courtesy means —-----. Courtesy costs nothing but brings a lot.

(d) Bangladesh is an agricultural country. As her economy depends on agriculture, —-----.

(e) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life unless —-----. tead an honest life.

(f) Bangladesh is our motherland. It is a small but beautiful country. Though it is a small country, it is —.

(g) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, —.

(h) You must have confidence in your ability. If you —, you will be successful.

(i) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest —.

(j) His father has no ability to bear his son’s educational expenses. So the son takes up a part time job so that —.

(a) You cannot buy a car unless —. It costs a lot.

(b) You are now sick. Call me in case —.

(c) He is so short that —.

(d) Since there are no more questions to discuss —.

(e) I worked hard although —.

(f) Hardly had we started to eat when —.

(g) We were unable to go by train because of —.

(h) I will give him the message as soon as —.

(i) When I was a child —

(j) There are many helpless people. I wish —.

Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) — (arrange) between two teams (b) — (contain) eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) — (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) — (play) across the world. It (e) — (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of the time (f) — (be) over. Any football tournament (g) — (arrange) between two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) — (remain) almost unpredictable till the end because any team might win the other team (i) — (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and order (j) — (maintain) by the players.

To err is human. If a man commits crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) — (forgive). But the man who (b) — (not, give up) the wrong, (c) — (suffer) surely. In the long run, he (d) — (will take) to the land of death. The old sailor (e) — (be) a wrong-doer in his long journey. He committed a crime (f) — (kill) a sea bird (g) — (call) Albatross. That crime ultimately (h) — (bring) bad luck to them. The ship (i) — (leave) in the icy sea. The sun shone over their head. The wind (j) — (drop) down. It was a great disaster.

Once there (a) — (live) an idle king. He (b) — (not undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c) — (get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) — (call) in a doctor. The doctor (e) — (be) clever and wise. He did not (f) — (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the king to buy a club and (g) — (move) it in the air till his hands (h) — get moistened. The king started (i) — (follow) the prescription. Thus, the king (j) — (relieve) of his problem.

Many events of great importance (a) — (take) place during the last century. Significant advances (b) — (make) in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies (c) (gain) independence. The movement for democracy (d) — (become) prominent in many parts of the world. Two World Wars (e) — (break) out in this century. It also (f) — (witness) the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (g) (destroy) as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) — (become) a momentous event. After a bloody war of nine months Bangladesh (i) — (bear). Now we (hold) our heads high in the community of nations.