Questions in this chapter

5. Change the form of narrative style by using indirect speeches:

"Why do you stop me?" asked Rubel. "Have I done any wrong?" "You are driving so fast. It is not the rule," said the traffic sergeant. "Sorry, Sir. My mother is in the hospital. So, I am in a hurry," said Rubel.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

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An (a) - (pre-modify the noun) student is he who has (b) - (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He studies (c) - (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d) - (pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he never neglects (e) - (use a possessive) duty. He even makes the proper use of (f) - (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment. Sabuj, (g) - (post modify the noun with an appositive) of our class, is an example of a good student. Sabuj is (h) - (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try (i) - (modify the verb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. I want to be one of the (j) - (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class.

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.

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A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) - it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) - the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) - the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) - it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) - unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) - one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g) - a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) - it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) - dwelling houses are blown away. (j) - the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) - the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (1) - prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) - people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) - a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured.

8. Read the passage below and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed:

A rift was created between Shilpi and Rashid and their extended family. Some of the members insulted and criticized the couple. Unable to convince their close relatives of the risks of pregnancy, Shilpi and Rashid returned to the counsellor. They took the help of a parent peer who had been trained to speak to other parents about adolescent issues. Eventually everyone comes to understand the harmful effects of early pregnancy, on mother and child.

(a) create (synonym)

(b) extended (antonym)

(c) insult (antonym)

(d) criticize (antonym)

(e) unable (antonym)

(f) close (synonym)

(g) early (antonym)

(h) return (synonym)

(i) help (synonym)

(j) everyone (antonym)

(k) harmful (antonym)

(1) effect (synonym)

(m) counsellor (synonym)

(n) trained (antonym)

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation in the following text. Re-write the text correcting errors. Use capital letter if necessary:

He said i can chop some wood today. you but youre small said I. Size dont matter chopping wood some of the. big boys dont chop good. ive been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time.

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

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Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) - them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or annoyed. They share (b) - us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c) - cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) - the right path (e) - life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f) - us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) - our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) - different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) - our body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) - the best qualities that a person can possess.

2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:

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(a) Manners make a man. Students - practise good manners in everyday life.

(b) You look exhausted. You - take rest to refresh yourself.

(c) Raihan has not yet got 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine, - booster dose.

(d) Our spring is very charming. During spring, various kinds of flowers bloom - . seems that everything has got a new life.

(e) Ria: - the frozen mountain peak - ?

Purnima: It looks like a white dome.

(f) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He - in Churulia of West Bengal.

(g) The sky is cloudy and it may storm at any moment. So, we should start our journey - possible.

(h) - your family - ? I belong to a nuclear family.

(i) I - learn than quarrel with them.

(j) - was a time when people used to travel on foot or riding animals.

3. Completing sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:

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(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to - .

(b) If I had the wings of a bird, I - .

(c) Unity is strength. United we stand - ,

(d) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless -- .

(e) Whenever my uncle comes to our house, he - . I have never seen him coming to our house empty-handed.

(f) It is high time you - . It is detrimental to health.

(g) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough -?

(h) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book fair, - .

(i) Rima is a good singer. She sings so well that - .

(j) Since Bangladesh is an agricultural country - . We should put emphasis on our agricultural sectors.

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:

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Dhaka, the world's densest and fastest growing city, (a) - (face) unbearable traffic jams. There (b) - (be) many reasons for this. The ever increasing number of vehicles and population (c) - (be) the main reason. During a traffic jam, people (d) - (has) to suffer much. They have to (e) - (move) inch by inch. They have to wait on roads hours after hours (f) - (face) unbearable sufferings. Again, the roads of Dhaka city (g) - (be not) spacious. Only seven percent of Dhaka city is (h) - (cover) by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. If anybody falls in a traffic jam, he (i) - (not know) when he will reach home. Sometimes, a distance of Ikm (j) - (take) an hour to cross. Office and school goers find it very difficult (k) - (reach) their destination in time. Our government (1) - (try) heart and soul to solve this problem. Flyovers (m) - (build) in different places in order to control traffic jam. Besides, traffic police and sergeants (n) - (see) filing cases against vehicles breaking road transport rules. But still it is becoming impossible to control traffic jam.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:

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"I have won a lottery and got 10 lakh taka," said Samira. "Congratulations!" I said. "What do you intend to do with the large amount of money?" "I want to serve my poor village people. So, I have made up my mind to establish a hospital in our rural area," Samira replied. "Thank you," I said. "I shall also help you in this respect."

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

Language plays a (a) - (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) - (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (c) ---(pre-modify the noun) hours, but also in our dreams. We use language (d) - (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike. We also use language (e) - (post modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) - (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) - (pre-modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) - (pre-modify the noun) nation we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i) - (use adverb to post-modify the verb) to establish the right to our language. Many (j) - (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our mother-tongue.

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors/linkers in the blank spaces of the following passage.

Leisure is the moment (a) - a man is totally free from his work. In leisure, a man is (b) - free from work but also from worries and tension. (c) - , it is a time (d) - a man is his own master and the mind is relaxed (e) - the body is at rest. (f) - our life is full of duties. By performing our duties one after another, it seems (g) - our - life is an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot avoid our work and worries. (h) -. leisure helps us to break this chain and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) - we look into developed countries, we will see that people love to spend their leisure in different ways. (j) - , they never idle away their leisure time. (k) -, it is seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-seeing in different places. (1) -, some people spend their free tine playing different types of games. (m) - leisure is always a source of joy. (n) - , everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the life happy and peaceful.

8. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

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Illiteracy is a curse. It retards all development work of a country. It is said that an illiterate nation gropes in darkness with no definite goal. In fact, an illiterate person is conservative, superstitious and blind. He can contribute very little to his society and country. He is unconscious and unaware of his right and responsibilities. The whole country is responsible for this. Most of our people are illiterate and poor. In fact, illiteracy, caused by poverty, stands in the way of success. All should be practical and pragmatic while addressing this problem. Effective measures must be taken by all concerned to remove illiteracy and thus make the nation enlightened.

(a) curse (antonym)

(b) retards (synonym)

(c) illiterate (antonym)

(d) darkness (antonym)

(e) goal (synonym)

(f) conservative (antonym)

(g) little (synonym)

(h) unconscious (synonym)

(i) whole (synonym)

(j) success (antonym)

(k) responsibilities (synonym)

(1) measure (synonym)

(m) poor (antonym)

( n) remove (synonym)

9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.

Rodela: Hello Rahela what are you doing

Rahela: Im reading a newspaper

Rodela: Do you read them regularly

Rahela: Yes everyday before breakfast Don't you

Rodela: No I don't. Whats the use of it

Rahela: Newspaper is an indispensible part of our life It helps us in many ways

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition:

Corruption is a curse (a) - . a nation. It is a great hindrance (b) - the development. (c) - corrupted people, a nation will surely suffer (d) - the long run. Corrupted people are hated (e) - all. The common mass have no good feeling (f) - them. They are devoid (g) - honesty and purity. They don't abide (h) - the social rules. Morality doesn't have any impact (i) - these criminals. They bring no sweet fruit for their land and so it is high time we stood (j) - them unitedly.

2. Complete the sentences with the suitable phrases/words given in the box:

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(a) Anika can't afford a bus ticket, - air ticket.

(b) It may rain today. You - reach home earlier.

(c) - is many years since we first met. How time does fly!

(d) As his brother met an accident, he needs to go to hospital - possible.

(e) We - develop our view about hartal and strike. Let's change our destructive culture.

(f) - have been remarkable changes in the behaviour of our young generation.

(g) Maria Manda is a promising footballer of our country. She - in a remote village, Kalsindur. -

(h) - having integrity in one's character? It is the best quality of a man.

(i) He is very poor but honest. He - starve than cheat anybody.

(j) - a squirrel - .

3. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases or clauses:

(a) Most of the rivers are getting polluted day by day. It is high time - .

(b) Milk is rich in food values. We should take milk every day so that - .

(c) Mr. John is very interested in tourism. He wants to visit Bangladesh with a view to - .

(d) I like to play cricket in my leisure time. When I get a chance, -.

(e) No nation can develop without education. So, it is rightly said that - .

(f) Mina really sings well. If she gets opportunity, -.

(g) He was a petty clerk. But he behaved as though --.

(h) The weather of that night was very rough. I would have met you provided -.

(i) Bangladesh is a small country. Though it has a small area, - .

(j) English is an international language. There is not a country in the world where - .

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:

It is natural that a man cannot (a) - (live) alone. He always (b) - (need) a company. He has to (c) - (express) his thought and ideas, (d) - (think) of others while the others (e) - (be) of the same needs. He (f) --- (have) also the need of others for (g) - (ensure) their safety and comfort. So, he is bound (h) - (live) with others (i) - (make) an institution and it (j) - (call) society. Society (k) - (be) the first organization which (1) - (make) by our primitive ancestors. They (m)-(be) the first to contribute to (n) - (develop) the civilization.

5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:

Mr. Kalam said to the bank manager, "May I get in, sir?" "Yes, come in," said the bank manager. Mr. Kalam said, "I want to open a bank account." The manager said, "What type of account will you open?" "I want to open a savings account", said Mr. Kalam. "Please go to much." ch," Mr. Kalam said. the front desk. The officer will help you." "Thank you very much, " Mr Kalam said.

7. Use appropriate connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:

Bangladesh is a free and sovereign country. (a) - it was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 it became independent (b) - started its journey as a free nation. (c) - the journey was not smooth at all. On 7 March, 1971 (d) -Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the common mass got united (e) - started preparation for a war. The Pakistani forces started mass killing (f) - killed about 30 lakh indecent people their thought (g) - they could suppress the Bangalees within a few days. (h) - the brave sons of our land proved them wrong. (i) - the freedom fighters didn't have modern weapons in their hand, they were the real patriots and courageous. (j) -, after few months they became successful in their mission. (k) - the long wasted date came (1) - the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) - we are the citizens of a free land (n) - marching forward to the way of lasting development very quickly.