Fill in the blanks with the words from the box.

You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You
may need to use one word more than once.
1.
to a for In work prepare the by
It is useful (a) ––––– students to take part (b) ––––– social service, (c) ––––– taking part (d) ––––– social
service, they can benefit themselves as well as (e) ––––– nation. Student life is (f) ––––– period of (g)–––––
for future life. If the students do some social (h) –––––, they will be better prepared for giving service (i) –––
–– the nation on completion of their education. As the students have no family burden and as they get enough
time during the large vacation, they can do (j) ––––– great deal of work for the people.

2.
in for of life a the when reap sow
Youth is (a) ––––– best time of (b) –––––. This is the time (c) ––––– it is most important (d) ––––– one to
remember the maxim, "As you (e) –––––, so shall you reap." One must sow (f) ––––– seeds of industry,
truthfulness, honesty and other virtues (g) ––––– this season to (h) ––––– the harvest of prosperity and
happiness. Whatever takes root in (i) ––––– man at this time lasts throughout the rest (j) ––––– his life and
moulds his future.

3.
of fear with a in get the
A good man is (a) ––––– man of character. His polite behavior is (b) ––––– great asset because he can win the
heart (c) ––––– other people around him, no matter whether’ he is rich or poor. He also (d) ––––– the
admiration (e) all he deals with. He behaves well (f) even those who are rude towards him because he hates to
behave rudely. One, who pretends to be polite cannot be polite (g) ––––– all circumstances. But (h) –––––
man who is really polite does not (i) ––––– anybody whatever be (j) ––––– provocation.

4.
up an and useful from a in to
There is a close relationship between man (a) ––––– nature. Man has established (b) ––––– great asset because
he can win the heart (c) ––––– other people around him , no matter whether he sis rich or poor. He also (d) –
–––– the admiration (e) ––––– all he deals with . with he behaves well (f) ––––– even those who are rude
towards him because he hates to behave rudely. Onee who pretends to be polite cannot be polite (g) ––––– all
circumstances. But (h) ––––– man who is really polite does not (i) ––––– anybody whatever be (j) –––––
provocation.

5.
in dark the from an learning often our that worthy
A teacher is (a) ––––– compared with (b) ––––– architect. He is called (c) ––––– architect of a nation. He is
the light of (d) ––––– and makes the illiterate people (e) ––––– citizens of our country. But it is a matter of
regret (f) the teachers are not held (g) ––––– due respect in (h) ––––– society. They lead a humble life in the
midst of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) ––––– of illiteracy and
superstitions (j) ––––– the society.

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Ques. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1.
Scientists have (a) ––––– reported that the surface ice caps are (b) –––––. This is due to a rise (c) –––––
atmospheric temperature known (d) ––––– the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide
is primarily responsible (e) ––––– temperature rise in (f) –––––. The carbon dioxide is high (g) ––––coal and
oil (h) ––––– burnt. The gas is accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) ––––– temperature to rise. As a result,
the polar ice in the North and South poles (j) ––––– melting.

2.
Modern civilization is the (a) ––––– of science. Science has worked (b) ––––– a magician in the world. We can't
do even a (c) ––––– day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) ––––– communication like
telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) ––––– greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a message can
be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) ––––– eye. Science has brought a revolutionary
(g) ––––– in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) ––––– has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing
power. (i) ––––– diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) ––––.

3.
Students should (a) ––––– the rules of health. They should rise (b) ––––– bed early in the morning and go
out for (c) ––––– walk. Besides, they should have to perform all those things which are necessary for (d)
—— preservation of health. They should take part (e) ––––– sports and games regularly. The are
essential (f) ––––– their physical and (g) ––––– health. They should also follow (h) ––––– rules (i) –––––
cleanliness because it is as (j) ––––– as physical exercise.

4.
English is regarded as (a) ––––– international language. It is spoken all (b) ––––– the world. So the importance
(c) ––––– this language can hardly be exaggerated. Almost all the books (d) ––––– higher education are
written (e) ––––– English. Today every organization needs employees who can speak and write (f) –––––
standard form of English. English is spoken (g) ––––– with the mother tongue almost everywhere. Ours is (h)
––––– age of globalization. We need to (i) ––––– English to join (j) ––––– advanced world.

5.
Bangladesh is a land of (a) –––––. It got (b) ––––– in 1971 (c) ––––– a liberation war. It is located (d) –––––
South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as the city of mosques. About 14 crore
people live here. Most of them are poor and (e) ––––– . They earn their livelihood (f) ––––– agriculture. But
educated and skilled people work (g) ––––– offices and factories. Our main food is rice and fish. It is a
country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone's eyes. It is, in fact, (h) ––––– large village. The people
of Bangladesh are very (i) –––––. There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j) –
––––.

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Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.
1.
the training for proper growth.
Education is the liberation of prejudice.
It can prosper our minds and refines our sensibility.
Nobody ennobles in life without education.
The purpose of education the process by which our mind develops.

2.
The Taj built it most on a moonlit night.
It is it as tomb for his wife.
Emperor Shahjahan wants at Agra in India.
People like one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Everybody stands to see the Taj Mahal.

3.
the part and parcel of modern civilization.
Paper It is do for a moment without paper.
We Some cannot that the Egyptians made paper first.
believe our best daily companion.
the most useful gift of human skill.

4.
strong attraction for any harmful thing.
Drug ddiction Drugs is not only a national but also a global problem.
These drugs has used for intoxicating and stimulating effects.
Addiction means grasped the young generation of the country.
are taken by smoking or through injection.

5.
Dhaka abide by the traffic rules.
It is be implemented.
A flyover must the capital of Bangladesh.
Traffic rules should built in Mohakhali to reduce traffic jam.
Besides, the drivers, passers-by and passengers has been

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Ques.- Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.
1.
take work come dominate confine contribute be need keep come
Today women are playing an important role in all spheres of life. Once they were (a) ––––– by men. They are
no longer (b) ––––– within the four walls of their parents' or husbands' house. They have (c) ––––– out of the
kitchen and are (d) ––––– hand in hand with men. By (e) ––––– higer education, they are becoming pilots,
doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) ––––– able to prove ––––– their worth. They
(g) much to the economy of the country. Now it (h) to the realization of ––––– the men that true
development of the country is never possible (i) half of the population idle at ––––– home. So, it (j) no
telling that women are playing a great role in the soci-economic condition ––––– our country.

2.
contribute confine keep enable work develop receive become adopt be
According to the history, women in the past were (a) ––––– within the four walls. But at present they (b) –––
no longer captive to their parents' or husbands' house. With the passage of time the outlook and attitude have
been (c) as men and women are (d) themselves with the changing society By (e) ––––– education they are
(f) ––––– pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials etc. They are (g) ––––– hand in hand with men in all worthy
programmes. They (h) ––––– now able to prove their worth. They (i) ––––– much to the economy of the
country. Now it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) ––––– half of our
population idle at home.

3.
stand become rain see go cause remain ply know take
On a rainy day it (a) ––––– all day-long. The sky is overcast with, thick clouds. The sky is not (b) –––––.
None can (c) ––––– out without an umbrella. Water (d) ––––– on roads. As a result, roads (e) ––––– muddy
and slippery. In Dhaka city, the roads and streets (f) ––––– under water for hours together (g) ––––– much
inconvenience to the pedestrians. On some roads motorized vehicles or even rickshaws can (h) –––––. The
sufferings of the city-dwellers (i) ––––– no bounds. Government has already (j) —— some steps to solve this
problem.
4.
overcome rise be enjoy come suffer walk pollute have
There (a) ––––– different kinds of exercises. Walking (b) ––––– one of them. We (c) ––––– early in the
morning for (d) ––––– a morning walk. While (e) ––––– in the morning, we can (f) ––––– fresh air. But in
towns and cities air Is being (g) ––––– in many ways. As a result, people (h) ––––– from different problems.
To (i) ––––– this problem, people and the government should (j) ––––– forward.
5.
contribute come become play keep need receive work confine be
Today women (a) ––––– an important role in all spheres of life. They, no longer, (b) ––––– to the four walls
of their husband's house. They have come out of the kitchens and (c) ––––– hand in hand with men in all the
development works of the government. By (d) ––––– higher education they (e) ––––– pilots. doctors,
engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) ––––– able to prove their worth. They (g) ––––– much
to the economy of the country. Now It has (h) ––––– to the realization of the men that true development of
the country is never possible (i) ––––– half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) ––––– no telling that
women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of our country.
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Ques. Change the narrative style of the following text.
1.
"Good morning, students." said the teacher. "How are you?" 'We are fine, sir. What about you?" "I am
fine too. Please, sit down." "Have you prepared your lesson?" the teacher asked. "Sorry, sir, we have not
prepared our lesson," they replied.
2.
"Konica, have you done your English lesson today?" asked the teacher. "Yes, sir", she replied. "But I have
not understood one grammatical point." The teacher assured her saying, "Come to my room, I will help
you understand the point." "Thank you, sir", she smilingly said.
3.
The teacher said to the student, "Have you prepared your lesson today?" "No, sir", replied the student.
The teacher said, "Why?" "I was suffering from headache yesterday. I shall do my work tomorrow," said
the student.
4.

The teacher said to the boy, "Do you know that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, "Yes, sir think
so." "Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you", said the boy "May Allah
help you," said the teacher.
5.
"Have you ever been to Cox's Bazar?" asked Shabab. "No, I have never," replied Labib. "But I have a
desire for visiting the place." "I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year," said Shaba. "Let us
go there this week," said Labib.

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Ques. Change the sentences according to directions.

1. Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(a) It was not invented overnight. (Active)
(b) Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (Complex)
(d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Negative)
(e) People of all ages like to watch television. (Interrogative)
(f) The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Complex)
(g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Passive)
(h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (Simple)
(i) People spend their free time by watching television. (Compound)
(j) Very few things are so useful as television. (Superlative)

2.
(a) A flower is a glowing gift of nature. (Interrogative)
(b) Isn't it the symbol of love and beauty? (Affirmative)
(c) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active)
(d) We present flower to our nearest and dearest persons. (Passive)
(e) We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex)
(f) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive)
(g) Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound)
(h) It is lovelier than all other flowers. (Superlative)
(i) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)
(j) As the demand for flowers is increasing day by day, we should cultivate flowers on commercial basis.
(Simple)

3.
(a) Haji Muhammad Muhsin was more generous than many other men in this subcontinent. (Positive)
(b) He was born in Hoogly. (Complex)
(c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative)
(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive)
(e) He is called the friend of humanity. (Active)
(f) He did not marry. (Affirmative)
(g) During his life time he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Complex)
(h) He was so kind that he could not refuse any one's request. (Compound)
(i) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple)
(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)

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Unit-1 [ Gap Filling Activities With Clues ]
1. (a) for (b) in (c) By (d) in (e) the (f) a (g) preparing (h) work (i) to (j) a
2. (a) the (b) life (c) when (d) for (e) sow (f) the (g) in (h) reap (i) a (j) of
3. (a) a (b) a (c) of (d) gets (e) of (f) with (g) in (h) the (i) fear (j) the
4. (a) and (b) a (c) in (d) to (e) an (f) and (g) useful (h) from (i) a (j) up
5. (a) often (b) an (c) the (d) learning (e) worthy (f) that (g) in (h) our (i) darkness (j) from

Unit-2 [ Gap Filling Activities Without Clues ]

1. (a) recently (b) melting (c) in (d) as (e) for (f) atmosphere (g) when (h) are (i) causing/ leading (j)
is
2. (a) blessing/ gift/ contribution (b) like/ as (c) single (d) of (e) the (f) an (g) change (h) blind (i) The
(j) cured
3. (a) obey (b) from (c) a (d) the (e) in (f) for (g) mental (h) the (i) of (j) essential
4. (a) an (b) over (c) of (d) of (e) in (f) a (g) along (h) an (i) learn/ know (j) the
5. (a) rivers (b) independent (c) after (d) in (e) helpless (f) by (g) in (h) a (i) hardworking (j) tourists

Unit -3 [ Substitution Table ]

1. (a) Education is the process by which our mind develops.
(b) It is the training for proper growth.
(c) It ennobles our minds and refines our sensibility.
(d) Nobody can prosper in life without education.
(e) The purpose of education is the liberation of prejudice.
2. (a) The Taj is one of most beautiful buildings in the world,
(b) It is at Agra in India.
(c) Emperor Shahjahan built it as tomb for his wife.
(d) People like it most on a moonlit night.
(e) Everybody wants to see the Taj Mahal.
3. (a) Paper is the most useful gift of human skill.
(b) It is the part and parcel of modern civilization.
(c) It is our best daily companion.
(d) We cannot do for a moment without paper.
(e) Some believe that the Egyptians made paper first.
4. (a) Addiction means strong attraction for any harmful thing.
(b) Drug addiction is not only a national but also a global problem.
(c) Drug addiction has grasped the young generation of the country.
(d) Drugs are used for intoxicating and stimulating effects.
(e) These drugs are taken by smoking or through injection.
5. (a) Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.
(b) It is not only a populous city but also a city of traffic jam.
(c) A flyover has been built in Mohakhali to reduce traffic jam.
(d) Traffic rules must be implemented.
(e) Besides, the drivers, passers-by and passengers should abide by the traffic rules.

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Unit-4 [ Right Form of Verbs ]
1. (a) dominated (b) confined (c) come (d) working (e) taking (f) been (g) contribute (h) has come (i)
keeping (j) needs
2. (a) confined (b) are (c) developed (d) adopting (e) receiving (f) becoming (g) working (h) are (i)
are contributing (j) keeping
3. (a) rains (b) seen (c) go (d) stands (e) become (f) remain (g) causing (h) not ply (i) know (j) taken
4. (a) are (b) is (c) rise (d) enjoying (e) walking (f) enjoy (g) polluted (h) suffer (i) overcome (j) come
5. (a) play (b) are confined (c) are working (d) receiving (e) are becoming (f) been (g) contribute (h)
come (i) keeping (j) needs

Unit-5 [ Narrative Style ]

1. The teacher wished students good morning and asked them how they were. The students respectfully
replied that they were fine and asked the teacher how he was. The teacher replied that he (t) was
fine too and told them politely to sit down. He (t) then asked them whether they had prepared their
lesson. They respectfully replied that they were sorry and added that- they had not prepared their
lesson.
2. The teacher asked Konica whether she had done her English lesson that day. She respectfully replied
in the affirmative and said that she had not understood one grammatical point. The teacher assured
her and told her to go to his room and then he would help her understand the point. After that, she
smiled and respectfully thanked him.
3. The teacher asked the student if he (s) had prepared his (s) lesson that day. The student respectfully
replied in the negative. The teacher wanted to know the reason. The student explained that he had
been suffering from headache the previous day and added that he would do his work the following
day.
4. The teacher asked the boy whether he (b) knew that honesty is the best policy. The boy respectfully
replied in the affirmative and added that he (b) thought so. Then the teacher advised him (b) to
learn to be honest from his boyhood. At this the boy thanked him (t). The tea : rayed for him (b)
that Allah might help him (b).
5. Shabab asked Habib if he (L) had ever been to Cox's Bazar. Labib replied in the negative and said
that he (L) had .never been there. He (L) added that he (L) had a desire - v.s-.ung the place. Shabab
told him (L) that he had an opportunity to visit the sea beach the previous year. Then Labib
proposed to him (S) that they should go there that week.

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Unit-6 [ Changing Sentences ]
1. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are so wonderful as television.
(b) Scientists did not invent it overnight.
(c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they could invent television.
(d) Nowadays there is almost no family without a television set.
(e) Don't people of all ages like to watch television?
(f) The programmes which are telecast by television are very interesting.
(g) Educative programmes should be telecast by television.
(h) By watching television, you can learn many things.
(i) People watch television and spend their free time,
(j) Television is one of the most useful things.

2. (a) Isn't a flower a glowing gift of nature?

(b) It is the symbol of love and beauty.
(c) We use flowers on different occasions.
(d) Flower is presented to our nearest and dearest persons by us.
(e) We need flowers so that we can decorate a place.
(f) No other flowers are so good as the rose.
(g) It has sweet scent and beauty and so we love it very much.
(h) It is the loveliest of all flowers.
(i) What a nice flower the rose is!
(j) We should cultivate flowers on commercial basis because of their increasing demand day by
day.

3. (a) Very few men in this subcontinent were as generous as Haji Mohammad Muhsin.
(b) It is Hoogly where he was bom.
(c) Didn't he inherit a vast property from his father and sister?
(d) This wealth was not misused by him.
(e) People call him the friend of humanity.
(f) He was unmarried.
(g) It was his life time wherf he spent money lavishly to help the poor.
Or, When he was living, he spent money lavishly to help the poor.
(h) He was very kind and so he could not refuse any one's request.
(i) One night in time of his saying prayer, a thief broke into his room,
(j) Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him.