Questions in this chapter

I have (a) — uncle who has just retired from (b) — army. He used to be (c) —FBI agent, and everybody says he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d) —one-eyed alien from (e) — space. (f) — alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g) — nose. I now understand that it was (h) — hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (h) —truth. May be he is not so (j) — honest, after all.

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.

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 nakshi kantha, 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 away (h) —----- our appreciation (i) —----- the artist. Indeed the intimate nature (j) —---- the kantha and the tactile feeling, it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.

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) —------ rote. 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.

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.”

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.

Preposition connects all types (a) —------ objects together and support them make a 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) —------ their relationship of those two objects and their relationship (j) -—---- each other.

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 door bell 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.

(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest—---

(b) There goes a proverb that —----. So, we must make proper use of time.

(c) The condition of Mitu’s father was not well. If I knew his mobile number, —----

(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country, ----—. We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when----—

(f) English is an international language. —-----you cannot get a good job.

(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for—-----

(h) I was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to —----

(i) I can’t recall his name. It is long since—-----

(j) Time will decide everything. Do your best—-----

(a) He is a liar. Do not rely –------.

(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But –------.

(c) Time has its wings. It was five years since we —------.

(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to –------.

(e) Whenever he speaks in English, —------. But we learn through mistakes.

(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —-------.

(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest ------– .

(h) There is nobody -------. Hence happiness is a relative term.

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

(j) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, –----.

(a) English is an international language. So, to keep pace with the process of globalization —---.

(b) I am an early riser. I am used to —----.

(c)You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight, —----.

(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know —-----.

(e) Women constitute half of the total population. No progress is possible —-----.

(f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that —----.

(g) She loves reading. She will be reading while we —---.

(h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balance diet —-----.

(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees —------.

(j) Environment is polluted in many ways. It is high time —-----.

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

(b) She was thirty years old when —-----.

(c) If a man sows good seed, —------.

(d) I got up late today. Let’s take a taxi so that —------.

(e) A village doctor is a person who —-----. He is the best friend to the villagers.

(f) She said, “It is high time we —-------.”

(g) I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, I —-----.

(h) I don’t know why you go there, most probably—------.

(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless —-------.

(j) He who follows two hares —-------.

(a) We cannot buy a car if -----—. It costs a lot of money.

(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever —----.

(c) The man was so weak that ----—. He should consult with a doctor.

(d) Since it was raining heavily -----—. We stayed at home.

(f) Danger comes when—-----. So, we have to be careful in our life.

(g) When I was a child,—----. I was fond of playing cricket.

(h) Hardly had we seen the police when ––-----. Thus we were saved.

(i) Speak the truth or—------. A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.

(j) He took ––------ in lieu of biology. Biology is difficult for him.

(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where—---—?

(b) Unity is power. Unless you are united, you ——

(c) Work carefully lest –——

(d) Shabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though ---——

(e) It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that--——

(a) “Do you know this man?” “Yes, I know him. ----— since he was a boy.”

(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had had a camera, ------–.

(c) I have never been suspicious of his honesty. I have always believed ------–.

(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted –-----.

(e) The woman –----- was taken to hospital.

(f) When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found a bar –-------.

(g) My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days –--------.

(h) I am not a rich man. So, I never go to the shops -------–.

(i) Don’t worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving -------–.

(j) She never travels alone. She is –------ of travelling alone.

Cricket is a popular game. Both the young and the old (a) — (get) pleasure from this game. In lact. cricket (b) — (call) the gentlemen’s game. It (c) — (entertain) us with politeness and discipline. A sense of brotherhood and fraternity (d) — (create) among the playing nations through it. At present cricket is the most popular game in Bangladesh. The English (e) — (play) it here in this subcontinent and since then it (f) — (become) an integral part of our entertainment. Our team (g) — (consist) of skilled players. They already (h) — (show) their performance in several matches. But it is a matter of sorrow that sometimes our players (i) — (play) so poorly that our countrymen (j) — (become) astonished.

People who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) — (be) great conquerors and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c) — (help) civilization forward are often never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) — (set) a broken leg or (f) — (launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) — (calculate) the length of a year. The great men are those who (h) — (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of civilization. On the contrary, the condemned men are those who (i) — (cause) bloodshed and violence in the world. All of us (j) — (adore) the great men of the world.

Man is a social and rational being. He (a) — (have) freedom of choice, thought and expression. But everybody should (b) — (consider) that he is not the only person in a society. There (c) — (be) many persons in the society. They (d) — (have) the same right that one (e) — (expect) from one’s society. So to (f) — (form) a peaceful society one should be watchful to see that other’s rights are not violated. Every citizen must (g) — (cultivate) the habit of obeying the rules and regulations of the society. Selfishness (h) — (not help) the society. Rather it (i) — (destroy) the peace and happiness of others. So, we all (j) — (think) of the greater interest of the society.

A poor man was once (a) — (put) in a jail, although he (b) — (do) no wrong. After a long time the king of the state (c) — (visit) the jail and the man told him that he was innocent but a (d) — (file) against him by some of his enemies. The king (e) — (inquire) privately and in (f) — (find) that it was true. He (g) — (give) the man some money and set him free. He went straight the market. In a shop there, wild birds (h) — (keep) in cages for sale. He said to the shopkeeper, “I wish to buy all the birds of your shop. These birds unjustly (i) — imprison and I like to (j) — (set) them free.”

Kuakata, locally (a) — (know) as Sagar Kannya (b) — (be) an uncommon scenic spot of Bangladesh. Kuakata (c) — (take) its origin from the story of a ‘Kua’ or well-dug on the sea-shore. It (d) — (allow) a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The beach (e) — (have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f) — (slope) gently into the bay and (g) — (bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h) — (ply) in the Bay of Bengal and (i) — (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j) — (take) to preserve the beauty of the famous beach.