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1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Dhaka Board]
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.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) A; (e) a; (f) ×; (g) the; (h) ×; (i) an; (j) the.
2. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Cumilla Board]
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.
Answers: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) The; (e) a; (f) an/the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) ×.
3. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Rajshahi Board]
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.
Answer: (a) the; (b) ×; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) A/The; (g) a ; (h) A; (i) the; (j) a.
4. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Dinajpur Board]
What (a) __ surprise it was! Robin got (b) __ first prize in (c) __ competition. I was really (d) __ amazed at his success. Of course he was trained by (e) __ expert coach for (f) __ time. He always obeyed (g) __ instructions given by (h) __ coach. Even he was not found outside (i) __ camp during practice session. (j) __ boy like him is always appreciated by people.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) ×; (e) an; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) A.
The process of learning may very well be compared to (a) __ undertaking of a journey. The learner or the student is (b) __ journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c) __ botheration of buying his ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking core of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering every other item of (d) __ tedious journey to reach his (e) __ destination, so a learner has to mange his learning affair himself. It is (f) __ labourious process and no one can do (g) __ labour for him and no one else can undertake (h) __ journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be enquired at second hand. Just as a traveller, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i) __ passenger’s own concern. In (j) __ same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) the; (e) ×; (f) a; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the.
‘Rifle Roti Aurat’ is (a) __ first Bengali novel on (b) __ Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is written by Anwar Pasha, (c) __ Professor of Bangla department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) __ novel between April and June in 1971. The main characters in this novel is Sudipta Shaheen who shares his dream of (e) __ new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before (f) __ victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the members of (g) __ notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h) __ novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to (i) __ Banglapedia, around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j) __ Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the.
Robi is (a) __ indigent boy. He comes of (b) __ needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c) __ unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d) __ key to success. Moreover, he has (e) __ deep sense of patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f) __ dream of his life. From (g) __ dawn to dusk, he works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h) __ energy. His only aim is to reach (i) __ apex of success. We need (j) __ ideal boy like Robi.
Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) ×; (h) ×; (i) the; (j) an.
Truthfulness is (a) __ greatest of all (b) __ virtues which makes (c) __ person really great. If we do not cultivate (d) __ habit of speaking (e) __ truth, we cannot command (f) __ trust of others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) __ lie but it never brings about (h) __ good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) __ real character of (j) __ liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
Answer: (a) the; (b) ×; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.
Michael Madhusudan Dutt was (a) __ popular 19th century Bengali poet and dramatist. He was born in (b) __ Sagardari on (c) __ bank of (d) __ Kopotaksho river, (e) __ village in Keshobpur Upazilla under Jessore district. From (f) __ early age, Dutt aspired to be (g) __ Englishman in form and manner. Though he was born in (h) __ sophisticated Hindu family, he took Christianity arousing (i) __ anger of his family. He contributed much to (j) __ development of Bengali literature.
Answer: (a) a; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an; (g) an; (h) a; (i) the/×; (j) the.
My mother is (a) __ ideal housewife. She is (b) __ affectionate lady. She manages (c) __ family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d) __ cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e) __ wink of sleep if I fall sick. She is very kind to (f) __ poor. She is also (g) __ very religious lady. She advises us to follow (h) __ path of truth and honesty. (i) __ woman like her is very rare. She bears a good moral (j) __ character.
Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) A; (j) ×.
Every student wants to do better in (a) __ examination. But it is not (b) __ easy work. (c) __ student has to do something for this. From (d) __ very beginning he must be serious. He should read (e) __ texts again and again. He must not memorize (f) __ answer without knowing the meaning. He must not make notes from (g) __ common source. He should have a good (h) __ command over English. By doing all these things (i) __ student can hope to make a good (j) __ result.
Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) A; (d) the; (e) the; (f) an; (g) a; (h) ×; (i) a; (j) ×.
(a) __ morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. It is (b) __ simple exercise and good for health and (c) __ mentality. In the morning (d) __ air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (e) __ environment makes an effect on (f) __ walker's health and mind when (g) __ man enjoys (h) __ beauties and solemnity of (i) __ nature in (j) __ morning.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) the; (e) ×; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) ×; (j) the.
Literacy as (a) __ skill was first institutionalized in Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt and China soon after (b) __ art of writing was invented. Then education was not for (c) __ general people but (d) __ privilege for (e) __ chosen (f) __ few who took on strategic roles in (g) __ running of (h) __ state and in religion. In Greece, education became more widespread in about the 5th century BC. (i) __ Greeks, however, sent only their (j) __ male children to school.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) ×; (g) the; (h) the; (i) The; (j) ×.
There is a saying that sincerity is (a) __ key to success. (b) __ person can prosper in life by doing hard work. The man who does not follow (c) __ rules of sincerity can never go (d) __ long way in (e) __ world. Many (f) __ man is not conscious of (g) __ importance of (h) __ sincerity for which they don't have (i) __ benefit of (j) __ success. However, we should be sincere to our work if we want to achieve anything notable.
Answer: (a) the; (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) the; (f) a; (g) the; (h) ×; (i) the; (j) ×.
Kamal is (a) __ HSC examinee this year. He is not (b) __ attentive to his lessons. He is very weak in (c) __ English. Moreover he is (d) __ lazy. So his preparation in English is not good. (e) __ month ago before his examination he managed (f) __ short suggestion and learnt it. On (g) __ day of examination he started for the examination hall (h) __ bit earlier. He entered (i) __ examination hall with (j) __ trembling heart.
Answer: (a) an; (b) ×; (c) ×; (d) ×; (e) A; (f) a; (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.
Once there lived (a) __ poor cobbler. He had (b) __ rich neighbour. (c) __ neighbour possessed (d) __ ill-health. So, he was (e) __ angry man. He was always (f) __ unhappy man. Once he used to think (g) __ richest men to be (h) __ happiest men in (i) __ world. But his (j) __ idea was wrong.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) The; (d) ×; (e) an; (f) an; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) ×.
Industry is (a) __ key to success. (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 conscious of (h) __ importance of (i) __ diligence for which they can't reap (j) __ benefit of success.
Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) A; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) ×; (j) the.
(a) __ discipline is seen even in (b) __ nature. Every morning (c) __ sun rises in (d) __ east. Day follows (e) __ night, birds sing and (f) __ plants blossom. Everywhere in (g) __ nature, there is (h) __ harmony. If there was no discipline in (i) __ nature, there would have been (j) __ chaos everywhere.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) the; (e) ×; (f) ×; (g) ×; (h) ×; (i) ×; (j) ×.
Long long ago, (a) __ mirror was found in (b) __ paddy field by (c) __ farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) __ area had ever seen (e) __ mirror. So, when (f) __ farmer looked into (g) __ mirror, he was surprised to see (h) __ man looking straight at him. Now, this farmer very much resembled his father who had died (i) __ years ago. He thought that it was his father inside it and saluted him with (j) __ love and respect.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) a; (i) ×; (j) ×.
Ferdousi, (a) __ great poet, began to write (b) __ Shahnama and the Sultan promised him (c) __ piece of gold for each (d) __ verse. (e) __ epic contained sixty thousand (f) __ verses. But instead of gold coins, he offered the poet only sixty thousands silver (g) __ coins. So, the poet refused to accept the silver coins and left the court with (h) __ broken heart. He was (i) __ aggrieved man. Later on, the Sultan realised that he had made (j) __ blunder.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) the; (f) ×; (g) ×; (h) a; (i) an; (j) a.
Mr. Bright is (a) __ European. As he is (b) __ English man, he knows (c) __ English well. He is (d) __ honourable to everyone though he is (e) __ one-eyed man. One day having (f) __ SOS, he went to (g) __ USA. His brother Johnson living there joined (h) __ Army last year. He is (i) __ younger of the two brothers. When Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j) __ tears.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) ×; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) an; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) ×.
Television is (a) __ part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels through satellite. Among these, (b) __ Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is very interesting and attractive. I think both (c) __ young and (d) __ old get pleasure from this channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) __ everything of practical life. The introducer narrates everything in (f) __ most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g) __ unknown and mysterious world of (h) __ history and animals (i) __ sea-view is excellent. I think it attracts (j) __ attention of all kinds of viewers.
Answer: (a) a; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) the; (e) ×; (f) the; (g) the; (h) ×; (i) ×; (j) the.
Life is full of (a) __ unfavourable circumstances. (b) __ great men in (c) __ world bravely faced (d) __ adverse situations. These situations bring out (e) __ man's latent qualities. (f) __ people in such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g) __ virtuous and brave men can conquer (h) __ obstacles of life. (i) __ adverse situations have glorified (j) __ mind and character of great men.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) the; (c) the; (d) ×; (e) ×; (f) The; (g) the; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the.
The process of globalisation obviously requires (a) __ common language for international (b) __ communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved (c) __ prestige of being that (d) __ language because it is (e) __ international language. It is no longer (f) __ unique possession of the British or the Americans or other native-speakers, but (g) __ language that belongs to (h) __ world's people. This phenomenon has led to (i) __ bewildering variety of (j) __ English around us.
Answer: (a) a; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) ×; (e) an; (f) a; (g) a; (h) the; (i) a; (j) ×.
(a) __ idle man and (b) __ active man cannot be equal. We know (c) __ story of (d) __ ant and (e) __ grasshopper. (f) __ ant was industrious. On the other hand, the grasshopper was really (g) __ lazy. The ant knew that (h) __ industrious shine. On (i) __ contrary, (j) __ lazy suffer in life.
Answer: (a) An; (b) an; (c) the; (d) an; (e) a; (f) The; (g) ×; (h) the; (i) the; (j) the.
(a) __ 16th December is (b) __ red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we achieved (c) __ freedom at the cost of (d) __ bloody battle and Bangladesh came into (e) __ being and made a place in (f) __ world map as (g) __ independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) __ enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember (i) __ great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j) __ great tribute to them.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) a; (e) ×; (f) the; (g) an; (h) an; (i) the; (j) ×.
Poverty is (a) __ acute problem in (b) __ LDC like Bangladesh. Many people live below (c) __ poverty line here. They regard (d) __ poverty as (e) __ great evil. It degrades (f) __ dignity of (g) __ individual as well as (h) __ nation. But (i) __ poverty alleviation is (j) __ mammoth task.
Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) the; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) the; (g) an; (h) a; (i) ×; (j) a.
Patriotism is a noble (a) __ virtue. It inspires (b) __ man to shed his blood for his (c) __ country. (d) __ man without patriotism is no better than (e) __ beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) __ all. He thinks for (g) __ welfare of his country. On (h) __ other hand, (i) __ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who died for (j) __ country are true patriots.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) A; (e) a; (f) ×; (g) the; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the.
Recently a detective watched (a) __ well dressed woman who always went into (b) __ large store on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c) __ detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d) __ few small articles. After (e) __ little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f) __ assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g) __ sales assistant was her (h) __ daughter. The girl gave her (i) __ expensive dress once (j) __ week.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) the; (d) a; (e) a; (f) the; (g) the; (h) ×; (i) an; (j) a.
Though newspaper is not always (a) __ unmixed blessing, it is (b) __ most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c) __ day without reading (d) __ newspaper. Reading newspapers is one of (e) __ good habits of a man. We shall be like (f) __ frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g) __ electronic media to reading (h) __ newspaper. But (i) __ newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) __ electronic media.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) the; (f) a; (g) ×; (h) ×; (i) ×; (j) ×.
(a) __ morning walk is (b) __ good habit for all classes of (c) __ people. It is (d) __ simple exercise and good for health and (e) __ mentality. In the morning, (f) __ air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g) __ environment makes (h) __ effect on (i) __ nature in (j) __ morning.
Answer: (a) ×; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) a; (e) ×; (f) the; (g) ×; (h) an; (i) ×; (j) the.
Mosquito menace is one of (a) __ most talked topics. (b) __ fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) __ mosquito menace. For (d) __ city dwellers it is (e) __ constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) __ night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) __ us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) __ attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) __ nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) __ assorted efforts.
Answer: (a) the; (b) The; (c) ×; (d) ×/the; (e) a; (f) ×; (g) ×; (h) the; (i) the; (j) ×.
Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a) __ asset. One day he may be (b) __ engineer or (c) __ doctor. He makes (d) __ best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e) __ golden period of (f) __ life. He has (g) __ aim in life. He knows that life without (h) __ aim is like (i) __ ship without (j) __ rudder.
Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) ×; (g) an; (h) an; (i) a; (j) a.
A library is (a) __ part and parcel of (b) __ educational institution. It is (c) __ unique place where books of different subjects are kept for (d) __ reading. It enables (e) __ readers to read books of their choice that creates (f) __ enthusiasm for learning. Students should pay (g) __ visit to (h) __ library regularly. They can borrow books for (i) __ certain period and return them after (j) __ given time.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) a; (d) ×; (e) the; (f) an; (g) a; (h) a; (i) a; (j) the.
Galib works in (a) __ nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b) __ capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c) __ sensitive young man and (d) __ ex-student of (e) __ English literature, he takes the job as (f) __ source of pleasure. As (g) __ honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h) __ clients. Everyday hundreds of people come to (i) __ bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j) __ smiling face.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) an; (e) ×; (f) a; (g) an; (h) the; (i) the; (j) a.
Tea is a drink. It is also (a) __ refreshing drink. The preparation of tea is a long but (b) __ interesting process. (c) __ water is first boiled in (d) __ kettle and (e) __ desired quantity of (f) __ tea dust is put in it. After (g) __ few minutes (h) __ boiled leaves are separated from (i) __ liquor. Then the liquor is poured into (j) __ cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) ×; (d) a; (e) the; (f) ×; (g) a; (h) the; (i) the; (j) a.
Once upon (a) __ time there was (b) __ king. His palace was surrounded by (c) __ beautiful gardens. One day he fell ill. He called in (d) __ doctor. But (e) __ doctor could not say what wrong was with him. More (f) __ doctors were called. Finally they said that (g) __ king could be healed if he wore (h) __ shirt of (i) __ happy man. (j) __ messengers were sent everywhere, but no happy man could be found.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) ×; (d) a; (e) the; (f) ×; (g) the; (h) the; (i) a; (j) The.
(a) __ ant is (b) __ industrious insect. Bees are also (c) __ industrious insects. If we observe the life of (d) __ successful man, we will find that he is also (e) __ industrious. (f) __ industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g) __ idle are disliked by all. So, industry is (h) __ must to prosper in (i) __ life. We all know that industry is the key to success and laziness leads us to (j) __ misfortune.
Answer: (a) An; (b) an; (c) ×; (d) a; (e) ×; (f) The; (g) the; (h) a; (i) ×; (j) ×.
Long long ago (a) __ mirror was found in (b) __ paddy field by (c) __ old farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) __ area had ever seen a mirror. So, when (e) __ farmer looked into (f) __ mirror, he was surprised to see (g) __ man looking straight at him. Now, (h) __ farmer closely (i) __ resembled his father who had died many years ago. He thought that it was his father (j) __ inside it and saluted him with love and respect.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) an; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the; (g) a; (h) the; (i) ×; (j) ×.
Today women are playing (a) __ important role in all spheres of (b) __ life. They are no longer confined within (c) __ four walls of the kitchens. They have come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d) __ men. They are joining (e) __ wide range of professions and making a great (f) __ contribution to the economy. Now it has come to (g) __ realisation of all that it is not possible to develop the country keeping women, (h) __ large section of (i) __ population, in (j) __ dark.
Answer: (a) an; (b) ×; (c) the; (d) ×; (e) a; (f) ×; (g) the; (h) a; (i) ×; (j) the
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