Questions in this chapter
8. - Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed:
Facebook is a very popular social networking site with over eight hundred million users. But it has both positive and negative effects on its users. We can keep in touch with our friends and relatives. It is the best means to stay connected with people. Facebook helps us make friendship even with unknown people. On the other hand, it is very easy for cyber bullies to thrive. They can harass any one. Besides, teenagers are spending too much time on it.
(a) Popular (antonym); (b) effects (synonym); (c) touch (synonym); (d) friends (antonym); (e) means (synonym); (f) connected (antonym); (g) help (synonym); (h) make (synonym); (i) unknown (antonym); (j) easy (antonym); (k) thrive (synonym); (1) harass (synonym); (m) teenager (antonym); (n) spend (synonym).
9. Use the necessary punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors and make capitalization if necessary:
Ratan said to his father I want to go outside for some time. Why it is not the suitable time for going out. I need to meet my friend Shimul. Now it is 8 PM. You should not waste time doing this type of activities father replied. III come back before 9 O clock said Ratan. "This is the last time I think," father said.
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Speaking ill (a) - others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) - one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) - indulge (d) - a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) - human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) - the society. People very often burst (g) - tears (h) - this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) - it and give (j) - this bad habit.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box below:
(a) Jolly is my friend. She - sing in a choir, but she gave it up for some unavoidable reasons.
(b) The world economy is passing through a great crisis due to war situation. The world leaders - on the economy and security of the common people.
(c) We went to John's office yesterday. He behaved - he had not known us.
(d) - a - dinosaur? Have you ever seen it?
(e) We are waiting outside. - you finish your dinner, don't delay to join us.
(f) He is so honest that he - die than cheat.
(g) - the ice had cracked? You would have disappeared into the icy water.
(h) You told me about a French novel. - the novel - ?
(i) I am very thirsty. I - having a nice cool glass of lemonade.
(j) - exists no life on the Mars.
3. Completing the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases:
(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. We all should have patriotism -
(b) Our freedom fighters risked their lives in the war of liberation so that -.
(c) He was not hungry at all. Had he been hungry, 一.
(d) They continued to walk until -.
(e) She can't ride a bicycle, let alone -.
(f) Corruption is rampant in the country. It is high time the government -.
(g) 21st February is a red-letter day in our national history, because -.
(h) There goes a proverb -.
(i) Mira has not been able to recall where -.
(j) No sooner had she crossed the main gate -.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct form of verbs:
On 26 March, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (a) - (declare) the independence of Bangladesh. (b) - (follow) this declaration, a war began between the freedom-loving Bangalees and the brutal forces of West Pakistan, (c) - (result) in the independence of Bangladesh. The Pakistani Military Janta (d) - (base) in West Pakistan (e) - (launch) the Operation Searchlight against the unarmed people of East Pakistan (f) - (initiate) genocide in Bangladesh. In response to the violence, members of Mukti Bahini (g) - (start) a mass guerrilla war against the occupation forces. People from all walks of life (h) - (respond) to the call of Bangabandhu and joined the war (i) - (liberate) their dear motherland. The war (j) - (continue) for about nine months. The heroic sons of the soil made the supreme sacrifices with a view to (k) - (snatch) away the long- cherished freedom and thus (1) - (establish) Bangladesh as an independent country in the world map. Now, it (m) - (be) our bounden duty (n) - (uphold) the freedom of the country.
5. Change the narrative style of the passage by using indirect speeches:
"How is your mother, Habib?," said Fahim. "She is better today," said Habib. "Did you take her to any doctor?" "Yes, and the doctor has x-rayed her." "Now, take a good care of her and ensure all medications as prescribed," said Fahim. "Of course, thank you a lot," said Habib.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed:
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bangla literature. He was a (a) - (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) - (post-modify the verb) in almost all branches of Bangla literature. Nazrul, (c) - (post-modify the noun with appositive), won the attention of everybody in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) - (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) poetic flair. He composed (e) - (pre-modify the noun) songs (f) - (post-modify the noun with an adjective clause). His literary works have enriched (g) - (pre- modify the noun with noun adjective) literature. His poems and songs played a great role (h) - (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) in our war of liberation. He (i) - (pre-modify the verb) sang the songs of equality in his poetry. He is (j) - (pre-modify the noun with determiner) pride, no doubt.
7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text.
Scientists have always wondered (a) - there is life anywhere out in the space. They have joined together in a major project called the communication with Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (b) - seeks to establish contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) - , they are beaming out radio signals into the space. It was thought (d) - there exists life on Mars. (e) - two viking spacecrafts (f) - landed on Mars in 1976 did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures sent by them showed (g) - the Mars has a sky; (h) - , the sky is red instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) - strong (j) - that of Earth. (k) - , the atmosphere is also much thinner than that of our planet. It has deserts, high mountains, canals, volcanoes, craters etc. as well as summer (1) - winter. (m) - , there are no trees, (n) - life forms.
8. Read the passage and write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed:
Hospitality means friendly and generous treatment and entertainment towards guests or strangers, one's home. There was a time when hospitality was encouraged in our country. People could travel hundreds of miles with having a single penny. Gone are those days! Nowadays, people have become commercial and self-centred in their etiquette and manners. In all religions, hospitality is encouraged, because hospitality brings peace and amity in the society. To form a better society, we need to cultivate it at home and away.
(a) hospitality (synonym)
(b) friendly (antonym)
(c) generous (synonym)
(d) treatment (synonym)
(e) entertainment (antonym)
(f) stranger (antonym)
(g) encourage (synonym)
(h) travel (synonym)
(i) having (synonym)
(j) self-centred (antonym)
(k) etiquette (synonym)
(1) peace (antonym)
(m) amity (antonym)
(n) cultivate (synonym)
9. There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the correcting the errors:
Ishtiak: Excuse me where is the nearest hospital
Fuad: Its about 2km from here You will have to hire a taxi You can also go there by bus
Ishtiak: I see is there a bus station near here
Fuad :Yes there is a bus stop at the corner
Ishtiak: Thank you
Fuad : Dont mention it
Patriotism is (a)___noble virtue. It inspires (b)___ man to dedicate his life for the freedom of his (c)____ country. (d)____ man without patriotism is no better than (e) ___beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f)___ his countrymen. He thinks for (g) ____betterment of his country. On (h) ____the contrary (i) __ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) ___country are true patriots.
In (a)___ last 25 years (b) ___ world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c) ___international conservation organization world wild fund. (d)___ earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e)___ worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f)___ increase in carbon-di-oxide and ultimately in (g) ___ water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h)___ new century will face (i)___ overwhelming environmental (j)___catastrophe.
Truthfulness is (a)___ greatest of all (b) ___ virtues which makes (c) ____man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)___ truth, we cannot command (e) ___confidence of others. (f) ____man whom nobody believes can never be great in life. We might succeed once or twice by telling (g)____ lie but it never brings a good result. (h)___ lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i)____ real character of (j)____ liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
(a) — parliament house of Bangladesh is (b) — exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c) — wonder of modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d) — largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e) — world. It is (f) — highly expensive building. (g) — maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50 million taka per year. An American architect (h) — Louis I Kahn designed this (i) — building. Everyday many (j) — visitor comes to visit the building.
Childhood or boyhood is (a) — man’s formative period. During this period (b) — child receives training from its mother. (c) — mother’s tender heart always looks to (d) — welfare and and well-being of (e) — child. If during this period (f) — mother tries to bring to (g) — child up carefully and sure according to her (h) — best ideas. (i) — child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers, and love (j) — all irrespective of caste, creed and colour.
What is patriotism? It is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to dedicate his life to the freedom and development of his (c) — country. (d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — his countrymen. He thinks for (g) — betterment of his country. On (h) — contrary, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j) — country, are true patriots.
The national flag represents (a) — independence of (b) — country. Ours is (c) — independent country. Hence, we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d) — cloth of flag is made of (e) — cotton Silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f) — ratio of its length and breadth 10:6. There are different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the middle point of the flag there is (g) — blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and bloodshed. (h) — red circles represents the heroic bloodshed of (i) — martyrs. The national flag plays (j) — vital role in the life of a nation.
An honest man is true to his (a) — words. He does not deviate from (b) — path of honesty. He knows that true happiness consists in (c) — honesty. He does not fall victim to (d) — greed. He does not hanker after (e) — worldly property. (f) — honest man abstains him from corruption. He does not mix with (g) — corrupt people. He is (h) — man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i) — greed for wealth does not touch him. People should follow the path of (j) — people of the society.
Industry is (a) — key to success in our life. (b) — industrious can prosper in life. (c) — man who does not undertake (d) — hard work can never go (e) — long way in (f) — world. Many (g) — man is not aware of (h) — significance of (i) — diligence for which they cannot reap (j)— benefit of success.