Preposition Exercises for HSC Exam

Preposition

Exercises

01. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.

Learners’ learning style preference is one (a) ___ the vital issues in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) arena. Different learners learn English differently. But there must be a close proximity (b) ___ the teachers’ preferred teaching style and the learners’ favored learning style. The present study was done (c) ___ 145 senior cadets of Sylhet Cadet College. The situation (d) ___ English (e) ___ cadets is no doubt good. But there are still some teaching systems that must be reconsidered and therefore, renovated teaching styles based (f) ___ cadets’ style preference should be introduced. To conduct the survey, a questionnaire was followed. The findings show that various cadets belong (g) ___ various categories (h) ___ learning style. A brief analysis (i) ___ the findings is presented. Besides, this paper offers some suggestions (j) ___ the teachers based on the findings of the survey.

02. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) __modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) __this. There are many reasons (c) __drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) __stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) __a country and the smugglers carry (f) __drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) __the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h) __our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) __people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) __this respect.

03. Fill in the gaps with suitable prepositions.

Truthfulness is the greatest (a) __all virtues which makes a man really great. If we do not cultivate the habit (b) __speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence (c) __others. The man whom nobody believes can never be famous (d) __life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice (e) __telling a lie, but it never brings (f) __a good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes (g) __light. Then the real character (h) __the liar is revealed and nobody believes him. All hate him and speak ill (i) __him (j) __his back.

04. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Bertrand Russell was an outstanding philosopher and perhaps the greatest thinker (a) ___ the contemporary time. He was born (b) ____ 1782 (c) ____ an aristocratic family. He was privately educated and he acquired a perfect knowledge (d) ___ French and German. (e) ____ 1890, he went (f) ____ Trinity College, Cambridge where he graduated (g) ____ distinction. He was appointed a fellow of his college (h) ____ the autumn (i) ____ 1895: (j) ____ 1895 to the outbreak of the World War, he led a simple life.

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If you want to derive the best (a) ____ your education, you must be fully aware (b) ____ some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c) ____ your study. In fact, fostering a kind of passion (d) ____ learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e) ____ context. You should also not run (f) ____ substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself using yourself (g) ____ poor quality notebooks discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h) ____ learning a thing very deeply. you cannot achieve the required mastery (i) ____ the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j) ____ what you’re learning.

06. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

But (a) ____ the united efforts of the students and the people in general, the July movement would have ended (b) ____ futility. The 2024 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement was a series of protests (c) ____ the autocratic regime, and the protests were primarily led (d) ____ the university students. Initially focusing (e) ____ restructuring the quota-based systems (f) ____ government job recruitment, the movement expanded (g) ____ an authoritarian government when they carried out the July massacre (h) ____ protestors and civilians, most (i) ____ whom were students studying (j) ____ different universities.

07. Complete the text with suitable preposition to each of the gaps:

But at last God took pity (a) ____ hitu. One day, the old sailor was watching the water-anakea swimming (b) ____ the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) ____ such a strange worded that he felt a great love (d) ____ them and blessed them (e) ____ his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) ____ his neck (g) ____ the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) ____ the south and the old man fell (i) ____ a deep sleep. When he woke up, It was raining and he felt fresh sgmin. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) ____ his sufferings.

08. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

A good student is never indifferent (a) —— his studies. He always adheres (b) —— his studies. He does not learn things (c) —— rote. He does not hunt (d) —— traditional guidebooks. Moreover, he has great thirst (e) —— knowledge. For this he does not confine himself (f) —— the traditional studies. He is always aware (g) —— the current affairs (h) —— the world. He abides (i) —— his teachers’ advice and jots (j) —— their lectures.

09. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The writer was (a) ___ a tiny steel cage attached (b) ___ a motorcycle. (c) ___ the last ten minutes. he had moved three feet (d) ___ He saw the pedestrians climbing (e) ___ pickup trucks and poor people in the rickshaws breathing (f) ___ the exhaust. He was working (g) ___ human right (h) ___ that time (i) ___ Dhaka. He has the first, hand experience of traffic congestion sitting j) ___ the back of a CNG.

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Last summer, my family and I went (a) ___ a beautiful island for our vacation. We stayed (b) ___ small cottage that was located right (c) ___ the beach. Every morning, we woke up (d) ___ a the sound of waves crashing (e) ___ the shore. During the day, we enjoyed activities such as swimming (f) ___ the ocean, hiking (g) ___ the nearby hills, and exploring the local markets. One evening, we went (h) ___ a boat ride to watch the sunset. The view was breathtaking, and we took plenty (i) ___ pictures to remember the trip. By the end of our vacation, we were grateful (j) ___ the wonderful memories we had made.

11. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Parents have a desire (a) ___ a bright future (b) ___ their children. They are ready to do anything which may be congenial (c) ___ the success (d) ___ their children. Every success (e) ___ their children makes them happy and they become sanguine (f) ___ their bright future. But when the children do not pay heed (g) ___ the suggestions (h) ___ their parents and fail to move forward as the parents want, all their hopes end (i) ___ smoke. So, children must be cautious (j) ___ it.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Global warming is one of the greatest threats (a)___ our planet. The rise (b)___ temperature is leading to the melting (c)___ polar ice caps. This results (d)___ an increase (e)___ sea levels, which poses a danger (f)___ coastal regions. Deforestation contributes (g)___ this problem by reducing the earth’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. People must be aware (h)___ the dangers of global warming and work (i)___ solutions. Governments and individuals must collaborate (j)___ reducing carbon emissions.

12. Fill in the gaps with appropriate 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.

13. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

Although the Braille system gained immediate popularity (a)___ the blind students at the institute in Paris, it had to gain acceptance (b)___ the sighted (c)___ its adoption (d)___ France. This support was necessary because sighted teachers and leaders had ultimate control (e)___ the propagation of Braille resources. Many of the teachers at the Royal Institute (f)___ Blind Youth resisted learning Braille’s system because they found the tactile method (g)___ reading difficult to learn. This resistance was symptomatic of the prevalent attitude that the blind population had to adapt (h)___ the sighted world rather than develop their tools and methods. (i)___ time, however, with increasing impetus to make social contribution possible (j)___ all, teachers began to appreciate the usefulness of Braille’s system.

14. Use necessary prepositions in the following gaps.

Life of common people is beset (a) ___ a number of troubles. Price spiral has added a new suffering (b) ___ our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c) ___ the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ___ supervision is responsible (e) ___ it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid (f) ___ morality hoard goods (g) ___ quick profit. The govt. should take punitive action (h) ___ these people. People from all walks (i) ___ life should also co-operate (j) ___ the government.

15. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A pious man has firm faith (a)____ Allah. He believes (b)____ the sayings of the Holy Prophet (Sm). He is not addicted (c)____ any evil. Rather he is devoted (d)____ good deeds. He always thinks (e)____ others welfare. He is not harmful (f)____ anyone. He mixes (g)____ all. He leads his life according (h)____ the rules of religions. He values religion (i)— everything. He is very conscious (j)— his duties.

16. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Corruption is a curse (a)____ a nation. It is a great hindrance (b)____ the development. (c)____ corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d)____ oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e)____ them. They are devoid (f)____ honesty. They stick (g)____ their evil activities. They do not abide (h)____ the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i)____ them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is high time we stood (j)____ them.

17. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Graffiti is a form of visual communication. It is created (a)____ public places, often (b)____ walls or other surfaces. Graffiti as a form of protest is not new (c)____ Bangladesh. During our struggle leading (d)____ the Liberation War in 1971 and in the political upheavals (e)____ the 1980s and 1990s, graffiti was used (f)____ various groups to voice dissent. The wave of graffiti during the Quota Reform Movement was distinct in its focus (g)____ a new generation that many had presumed to be politically detached. This new generation’s graffiti not only expressed grievances (h)____ specific political issues but also raised concerns (i)____ social justice and human rights. The walls of cities were splashed (j)____ colours, carrying a message of resistance and hope.

18. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

A man, specially, a student must not be poor (a)____ spirit. The student having leniency (b)____ teleness has no lust (c)____ being great: He who relapses (d)____ idleness is eventually beguiled (e)____ a bright and promising future. In the long run, he has to combat (f)____ difficulties. To avert such a disaster in career, he should cling (g)____ his studies sincerely. He will obviously despair (h)____ success. So, guys, stop doating (i)____ laziness and have zeal (j)____ industry and labour that will lead to a bright future.

19. Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Civic sense is a really important phenomenon (a) —— building a prosperous and socially improving nation. But the lack (b) —— it not only disrupts the system of a country socially but also moves that country far behind (c) —— other nations. (d) —— modern civilisation we are enriched (e) —— technology and new inventions but we all lack civic sense. People do not care much (f) —— the civic sense. People are too much driven (g) —— their own goal and do not put much importance to social responsibilities and civic sense as an ethic is almost a nuisance (h) —— them. Civic sense is not something that you learn or can make someone learn (i) —— a single day. It takes time and should begin (j) —— one’s home only.

20. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

Charity is a noble virtue. A person should be endowed (a)____ this virtue. It makes people think favourably (b)____ their fellowmen and do them good. It is also the cheerful giving of one’s possession to someone (c)____ need. This quality brings happiness (d)____ earth and strengthens the ties of relationship (e)____ men. It should not be measured (f)____ terms of money. Rather, it should be measured (g)____ the sacrifice that one makes. In fact, it is a form (h)____ self-sacrifice (i)____ which our society cannot progress. So, everybody should practice this habit (j)____ childhood.

21. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

The old man told him (a) ___ his last journey (b) ___ the sea. They had sailed away (c) ___ the South, he said, until they arrived (d) ___ cold grey seas. Even the sea was frozen, and ice was all (e) ___ them. (f) ___ those days there were no steamships, and the big white sails (g) ___ their ship opened wide as the strong wind blew them quickly (h) ___ the icy waters. The weather was very cold and there were no birds or animals (i) ___ that snow covered country, but one day the sailors saw an albatross flying (j) ___ the ship.

22. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions:

Gen Z refers (a) ___ the group of people born after 1996. They are called so because they are digital natives who have grown (b) ___ with technology like smartphones and the internet. Normally, Gen Z kids are fond (c) ___ using digital devices and gadgets daily. They are also very good (d) ___ using online apps and looking (e) ___ information whenever they need. This generation is absorbed (f) ___ important issues like politics, social inequality and even environmental concerns. Gen Z is different (g) ___ other generations because they are always connected (h) ___ social media and other online platforms. They enjoy learning (i) ___ new things (j) ___ videos and websites.

23. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:

It is known (a) ___ all that one day all will pass away (b) ___ this earth. So, we have no escape (c) ___ death. One day everyone will lie (d) ___ the icy lap of death because death is common (e) ___ all. So, we should not mourn (f) ___ the dead. Death is inevitable. But those who die (g) ___ the country are immortal. Their memory does not sink (h) ___ oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) ___ death. Therefore, we should always be ready (i) ___ death.

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Robert Hayden was born (a) ___ a poor family (b) ___ Detroit in USA in 1913 and had a difficult childhood beset (c) ___ eyesight problems. He was raised (d) ___ part (e) ___ foster parents and missed a father’s caring love. But in the sonnet, which is (f) ___ a childhood memory, he writes (g) ___ a father probably his won who is harsh and often angry, but does love his son (h) ___ his own way. Hayden, a black American, wrote (i) ___ black experiences and history. He died (j) ___ 1980.

25. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.

The vast number (a) — plant species underwater forms a beautiful ecosystem. The plants which stay underwater depend (b) — the light coming (c) — the sun (d) — their growth. They also draw the atmospheric carbon dioxide (e) — the air above and convert them (f) — oxygen. The flora ( g ) — the surface (h) — the water adds (i) — the aesthetic beauty. These plants sometimes span vast lengths below the surface (j) — the ocean.

26. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:

Man is the best creation (a)— Almighty. Actually, he is the most intelligent living being (b)— earth. That is why, man is regarded (c)— a rational animal. But man becomes the worst animal when he is devoid (d)— sense and rationality. Man is endowed (e)— such qualities as are different (f)— other animals. So, to build (g)— civilization and to beautify the earth is possible only (h)— man (i)— his thinking power, hard work and inventions. However, man is also responsible (j)— mass destruction of human civilization.

27. Complete the text with suitable preposition:

Many people do not get enough nutrition (a) ___ what they eat. Many children become blind because they do not get necessary nutrition. Diarrhoea is a common disease. This is because many do not drink clean water or they eat dirty food. So, they often suffer (b) ___ diarrhoea. The condition (c) ___ our villages is very serious. The best way to keep in good health is to follow the rules (d) ___ cleanliness. A large number (e) ___ people do not follow the rules (f) ___ health. It is a great problem (g) ___ our country. So, (h) ___ order to keep in sound health, all the people must be strict (i) ___ the rules (j) ___ health.

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Love for motherland is inherent (a)____ man. A man who is devoid (b)____ love for his motherland is not a tire patriot. A genuine patriot loves his motherland (c)____ the core of his heart. He dedicates his whole life (d)____ country. He is prepared to lay (e)____ his life for the greatest interest of his motherland. Our freedom-fighters are the proud sons of our country. They took pride (f)____ fighting for the country (g)____ our enemy. They never retreated (h)____ the battle field rather swooped (i)____ the enemy valiantly. Their sacrifice will end (j)____ vain if we fail to build our own country.

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A sunset marks the end (a)___ the day. It gives us the most enjoyable sight. As the sun goes (b)___ the tree-tops (c)___ the distant horizon are all red (d)___ the rays of the setting sun. The sun gradually sinks down. It now looks like a plate (e)___ gold. The floating patches of cloud along the sky look pink and golden. The red-colored flash of the sun falls (f)___ the surface of the river and the water takes a golden hue. Then the sun seems to sink (g)___ the horizon. Darkness begins ‘o come down (h)___ the whole earth. Then the cowboy drives his cattle home. The birds return (i)___ their nests. Sloon everything melts (j)___ deep darkness of the night.

30. Complete the text with suitable Prepositions.

The great ship Titanic sailed (a) New York (b)___ Southampton (c)___ on April 10, 1912. Four days (d)___ seeing out, while the Titanic was sailing (e)___ the icy water (f)___ The north Atlantic. A huge iceberg was suddenly spotted (g)___ the lookout. (h)___ an alarm had been given, and the great  ship turned sharply to avoid the collision. Suddenly, there was a slight trembling sound (i)___ below and the captain went (j)___ To see what had happened.

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The advance of technology, in accordance (a)___ knowledge and skill, has accelerated the pace (b)___ change. There is no Alternative(c)___ adapting to this fast-changing world. The reason is, the development of technology is (d)___its zenith Compared (e)___any time in the human history. (f)___the fourth industrial revolution era, the advancement of artificial Intelligence has brought a drastic change in our employment and lifestyles. This will make the relationship (g)___people more and more intimate. Varied employment opportunities will be created (h)___near future which we cannot even predict (i)___this moment. Proper preparation should be taken (j)___us right now so that we can adapt ourselves to that upcoming future.

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Education should never work (a)___person’s destiny, but should achieve the Full development (b)___his or her own Dispositions. The education of people the talents. Today so often lags (c)___and tendencies which their destinies Have implanted in them. We must keep, these powers to such a Pace (d)___extent that the human beings (e)___our care can win their way through to all That their destinies will allow (f)___the Fullest clarity (g)___thought, the most Loving deepening (h)___their feeling, And the greatest possible energy and Ability of will. This can only be done (i)___an art of education and teaching Which is based (j)___a real knowledge of people.

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It is very rare (a)___new words to be formed (b)___parts of existing words being in some way involved. An exception (c)___this rule is loan words. These are words that are borrowed (d)___other Languages. Relatively recent loan words (e)___the domain (f)___food include pizza, salsa, tapas, Chapatti. Loan words are most typically nouns and are not normally subject (g)___any of the processes (h)___word formation, though they may be inflected if they are singular count nouns (pizzas. Chapattis). Sometimes the names of products can be taken over (i)___general use. For example, hoover and Mac are both the names of a company and the general name applied (j)___the object (Mac refers to the name of Apple-MacIntosh computers).

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Man is fond (a)___turning back from the present to the past again and again. Nothing is more pleasant (b)___him than memories of his childhood. Whenever I am sick of the present, I try to get relief (c)___the past days of my childhood. A man cannot remember everything that happened in his childhood. But certain events are stored in the subconscious mind. They sometimes peep (d)___mind’s eye. My playground was the bank of mighty Teesta. In all the seasons this river had great attraction (e)___me. Whenever I was not (f)___home, I could be found (g)___its bank. There would be other children also (h)___me. We used to row on the river, jump (i)___it and swim (j)___it.

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Relationships are of different kinds, some are familial and intimate, formed (a)____ blood and by marriage. Some are social (b)__blood and the ones we have (c)__friends and some are made (d)__schools where we form close bonds (e)__classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered (f)__workplaces, which may quickly change from professional (g)__social. There are relationships also (h)__human beings and animals, (i)__children and their toys that they cannot part (j)__.

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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)__role. He is always curious and innovative. He does not hunt only (d)__traditional guidebooks. His thirst (e)__for knowledge knows no bounds, He does not confine himself (f)__the traditional studies. He is aware (g)__of the current affairs (h)__. The world, He listens (i)__his teachers and abides (j)__their advice.

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The 21st of February is a very important day (a) _ our national calendar. (b) _ this day (c) _ 1952, valiant youths (d) _ the soil laid down their lives. Because of their supreme sacrifice, we have got our mother tongue (e) _ our official language. It is the language (f) _ which the government conducts all its business. (g) _ the mother tongue, we can’t expect a single day. An official language is usually the language (h) _ the majority (i) _ the population. We all should give emphasis (j) _ this language.

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Egypt, an African country, is far away(a)__Bangladesh. It does not have so many rivers as Bangladesh does. But it had a great river flowing (b)__it-the Nile. The river starts in the middle(c)__Africa and flows through Egypt (d)the Mediterranean. As it flows it carries fertile soil (e)__it. Thus, the river lends a fair bit of greenery (f)__the desert land. As there was a close connection(g)__the ancient Egyptians and the Nile, the river had an enormous influence(h)__the people’s religion as well as on their culture. Egyptians believed(i)__several gods -Osiris and Heifer instance-associated(j)__the Nile’s annual flood, the fertility of its delta, and the abundance that people enjoyed.

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Fires swept (a)___the prairies any time (b)___practically ten months a year, although the worst were usually (c)___the fall, (d)___the grass standing high and rich (e)___oily seeds. The prairie fires could be set (f)___lightning and by the Carelessness (g)___greenhorns in the country. Once started, the heat of the fire created a high wind that could sweep it (h)___a hundred miles of prairie in an incredibly short time. Settlers soon learned to watch the horizon (i)___the curling smoke rising (j)___practice grass.

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As the sun took its last few breaths with crimson red, Robin loved staring (a)___the sky. Sunset scene always gave him pleasure. He whispered (b)___himself, “Everything comes (c)___a cost.” Standing by the side of a road, he was lost (d)___thought Then, a speedy car went (e)___him splashing water and mud (f)___him. Robin swayed his head (g)___dismay. Hestarted walking (h)___his office. He continued walking (i)___a stretch. Finally, he walked (j)___of his office. After his entry, he resumed his work.

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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, the Athenian rulers used to sentence people to death by giving them a cup (d)___poison. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e)___the jailor. Bursting (f)___tears the jailor went out of the room and returned 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)___a hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)___peace. So be silent and have patience.

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North India Mount Everest which is (a)___the Himalayan Mountains. (b)___north India is the highest mountain of the world. It was named (c)___an Englishman George Everest who was the first to survey the Himalayas (d)___1841. Climbing mountains like Everest is difficult because there is snow all over and there are snow slides and cracks (e)___ice and snow. (f)___two months (g)___difficult and dangerous climbing Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top (h)___May 10 and have gone into the history (i)___the first conquerors (j)___the highest mountain in the world.

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Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a)___. Our life literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers (b)___ good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)___ the pangs of death. The river. Buriganga is an example (d)___. The Daily Sun’ describes what has happened (e)___ a dying river. A report published in the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f)___. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)___ the Ganges and flowed (h)___ the Bay of Bengal (i)___ the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j)___ the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.

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The 4th Industrial Revolution in Bangladesh has resulted (a)___ enhanced manufacturing sector Productivity and opened (b)___ fresh prospects (c)___ entrepreneurs. However, it has also posed the rise, people are now morality and job displacement due to automation. (d)___ digital age (e)___ rise, people are now connected than ever (f)___ Widespread communication is now possible (g)___ the touch of one’s fingertips as smart devices has become easily accessible (h)___ everyone. We have become so engrossed (i)___ the virtual world that we are losing touch with reality. Human connections are becoming weaker as we are getting more obsessed (j)___ maintaining a perfect image on social media, rather than spending time with our loved ones upfront.

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A craftwork is 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 nakshikantha, 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.

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The 21st of February is a very important day (a)___ our national calendar. (b)___ this day (c)___ 1952, valiant youths (d)___ the soil laid down their lives. Because of their supreme sacrifice we have got our mother tongue (e)___ our official language. It is the language (f)___ which the government conducts all its business. (g)___ the mother tongue we can’t expect a single day. An official language is usually the language (h)___ majority (i)___ the population. We all should give emphasis (j)___ language.

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University should never be made (a)___ mechanical organization (b)___ collecting and distributing knowledge. (c)___ them, people should offer their intellectual hospitality, their wealth (d)___ mind to others and earn their proud right (e)___ return to receive gifts (f)___ rest of the world. But (g)___ the whole length and breadth (h)___ India, there is not a single university established (i)___ the modern time where a foreign or an Indian student can properly be acquainted (j)___ the best product of the Indian mind.

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(a)___1952, Bengali people faced a great problem (b)___ their mother tongue as they were forced to speak (c)___ Urdu when they were (d)___ the subordination (e)___ the oppressive foreign ruler. However, they fought dauntlessly and some (f)___ the brave people died (g)___ preserving the legal right (h)___ the mother tongue. (i)___ their supreme sacrifice, we have been able to speak (j)___ Bangla.

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We learn etiquette and manners (a) ____ our parents and various institutions such as schools, colleges or professional bodies. There are rules (b) ____ behaviour (c) ____ all kinds (d) ____ social occasions and it is important to learn them and practise them (e) ____ everyday life. The manners that are correct (f) ____ a wedding reception will not do (g) ____ a debating club. Therefore, we have to be careful (h) ____ etiquette and manners. We know how important it is to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ (i) ____ everyday life. A few more polite expressions such (j) ____ ‘Pardon me’, ‘Excuse me’ May I’ are bound to make your day smooth and pleasant.

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It is known (a) — all that one day all will pass away (b) — this earth. So, we have no escape (c) — death. One day we all will roll down (d) — the icy lap of death. Because death is common (e) — all. So, we should not mourn(f) — the dead. But those who die (g) — the country are immortal. Then memories do not sink (h) — oblivion. There is no medicine that can save a man (i) — death. So, we should always be ready (j) — the death.

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If you want to derive the best (a)— your your education, you must be fully aware (b)— some basic things. You should never be indifferent (c)— your study. Infact, fostering a kind of passion (d)— learning appears to be very important for achieving your goal. Again, you should never try to learn anything (e)— context. You should also not run(f)— substandard traditional guide books. As a matter of fact, confining yourself. (g)— poor quality note books discourages you to learn something deeply. But (h)— learning a thing very deeply, you cannot achieve the required mastery (i)— the learnt thing. Thus, you may fail to get the desired benefits (j)— your learning.

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Education is instrumental (a)— bringing (b)— socio-economic development. A man devoid (c)— education cannot contribute (d)— the society. On the other hand, an educated man plays a pivotal role (e)— enhancing the pace (f)— socio-economic development. A country should put much emphasis (g)— educating its citizens. The citizens have to be provided (h)— ample opportunities so that they feel keen interest (i)— getting themselves educated. The educated people are to be treated (j)— much respect.

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Life of common people is beset (a)____ a number of troubles. Price spiral has added new sufferings (b)____ our life. Indeed, price of daily commodities has gone (c)____ the ability of the common people. Lack (d) ____ supervision is responsible (e)____ it. Some dishonest businessmen devoid(f)____ morality hoard goods (g) quick profit. The Government should take punitive action (h) – those people. People from all walks (i) life should also co-operate (j) – the Government.

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In Bangladesh, the legal age (a) ____ marriage (b) ____ girls is 18. However, 33 % of our girls get married before they are 15 and 60 % (c) ____ them become mothers (d) ____ the time they reach 19. When an adolescent girl gets married, she usually drops (e) ____ of school and thus loses her mobility. She gets confined (f) ____ full time work (g) ____ her in-law’s household. She loses social status and all the opportunities (h) ____ economic independence. (i) ____ her in-law’s house, she gets marginalized. She becomes vulnerable (j) ____ all sorts of abuse, including dowry related violence.

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Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) ____ our life, literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) ____ good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. Though rivers are part and parcel (c) ____ our life, we ourselves are cruel (d) ____ them. A few rivers are already dead and several are going (e) ____ the pangs of death. Some river-grabbers grab river banks and build buildings (f) ___ trade and commerce. Rivers are also getting silted (g) ____ deforestation. So, rivers cannot flow (h) ____ sufficient water during the rainy season. As a result, floods occur and people’s sufferings go (i) ____ description. Then rivers become source of sufferings instead (j) ____ blessings.

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Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a)____ internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b)____ globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c)____ one another (d)____ the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e)____ social networks (f)____ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) ____ a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) ____ the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i)____. So, they should be kept aloof (j)____ using internet excessively and unnecessarily.

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A good boy is accustomed (a)___ hard work. He is not addicted (b)___ any bad thing. He is not averse (c)___ any hard work. He clings (d)___ his determination. Since he is used (e)___ hard work, he is not doubtful (f)___ is success. He is very much conscious (g)___ his duties. He is not boastful (h)___ his talent. He behave’s well (i) ___ all. He attends (j)___ his studies.

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But at last God took pity (a)___ him. one day the Sailor was watching the water snakes swimming (b)___ the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filed(c)___ such a strange wonder that he felt a great love(d)___ them and blessed them (e) ___ his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) ___ his neck (g)___ the sea. A gentle Breeze began to blow (h)___ the south and the old man fell (i)___ a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j)___ is sufferings.

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A craftwork is 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 years old Nakshi Kantha, we wonder (d)____its motif and designs that point (e)____the artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f)____it. The fact that we do not know her name or any other detail (g)____her does not take anything (h)____from 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.

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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.

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Corruption is a curse (a)____ a nation. It is a great hindrance (b)____ the development (c)____ corrupt people, a nation will surely sink (d)____ oblivion. Corrupt people are hated by all. The common people have no respect (e) ____ them. They are devoid (f)____ honesty. They stick(g)____ they are Evil activities. They do not abide (h)____ the social rules. Morality does not have any effect (i)____ them. They bring nothing for the nation. It is height of we stood (j) ____ them.

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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.

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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.

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Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) ___ modern society. Many young men and women are falling victims (b) ___ this. There are many reasons (c) ___ drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So, to manage money, the addicts often go (d) ___ stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are smuggled (e) ___ a country and the smugglers carry (f) ___ drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free (g) ___ the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h) ___ our country. The first thing to do is to highlight its dangerous effects (i) ___ people. The government and mass media can play an effective role (j) ___ this respect.

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The orphanage is high (a) ___ the Carolina mountains. The writer was there (b) ___ the autumn. She preferred peaceful environment to pen some troublesome writing. She wanted the mountain air to blow (c) ___ the malaria from too long a time (d) ___ the subtropics. She was homesick (e) ___ the flaming (f) ___ maples (g) ___ October and for many other things. She found them all living (h) ___ a cabin belonging (i) ___ the orphanage, half a mile (j) ___ orphanage farm.

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Camels are one of the few animals that can live in a desert. Camels have humps (a) ___ their backs. They store fat (b) ___ these humps. The fat gives them energy. Because camels do not store water, fat helps produce water when camel move (c) ___ the dry desert. They can go (d) ___ several months without water. Camels eat grass to get moisture. The camels are as useful (e) ___ the people of the desert as the buffalo are (f) ___ the grasslands. The meat of the camel is good to eat. People make cloth (g) ___ of camel hair. Shoes are made (h) ___ the hides. The camels also good (i) ___ travel in the desert. Some people travel the desert (j) ___ camels to make a living.

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Shilpi married Rashid (a) ___ the age of fifteen. Marrying (b) ___ daughters (c) ___ an early age is a standard practice (d) ___ many families living in rural Bangladesh. (e) ___ her wedding, Shilpi joined a local empowerment group that helps her (f) ___ the tools needed to gradually change cultural practices, particularly those pertaining (g) ___ early marriage and pregnancy. The group’s activities include discussions (h) ___ how to change behaviour related (i) ___ reproductive health as well as one-on-one counselling. Like Shilpi, many of the girls got assistance (j) ___ this empowerment group.

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The ceremony began (a) ___ 10 a.m. Our principal Mr. Rahman presided (b) ___ the function and Member of Parliament Mr. Reza was the chief guest. The function started (c) ___ the recitation from the holy Quran. One (d) ___ our senior teachers read (e) ___ the annual report. The honorable chief guest delivered a brief but inspiring speech (f) ___ education. He advised the students to be regular (g) ___ the class and attentive (h) ___ studies and take part (i) ___ the movement (j) ___ illiteracy.

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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 any time 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.

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Email has brought (a) ___ a revolution (b) ___ modern communication. Messages can be transmitted (c) ___ one country to another (d) ___ seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly dependent (e) ___ this speedy mode (f) ___ communication. It has, however, not reached everyone, especially (g) ___ developing countries (h) ___ ours, as most people cannot afford (i) ___ have a personal computer. But even here, people have started using commercially operated email facilities (j) ___ important purposes.

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The moon is a very familiar figure (a) ___ all of us. She awakens a feeling (b) ___ love and tenderness (c) ___ our hearts. Even infants in arms stretches (d) ___ their hands to grasp the beautiful thing. Nor is her appeal confined only (e) ___ children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme (f) ___ poets and artists. The moon has no light (g) ___ her own. The soft silvery brightness which forms her principal charms to us, is borrowed solely (h) ___ the light of the sun. If we go out on a clear night, we can look (i) ___ the magic of moon light. It is often difficult (j) ___ us to realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.

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Traffic problem is a major problem (a) ___ our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b) ___ it. The drivers do not abide (c) ___ the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d) ___ the congested areas where the roads are very narrow in proportion (e) ___ our population. There are many unlicensed vehicles which should be brought (f) ___ control. Strict rules must be introduced (g) ___ this regard. We should raise consciousness (h) ___ the people of our country (i) ___ a view to ensuring a good traffic system (j) ___ the safety of the people.

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Japan is an island country (a) ___ the east coast of Asia. It has more than 100 islands which were mostly formed (b) ___ earthquakes and volcanoes. Most Japanese people live (c) ___ the four largest islands. These islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu. The name of Japan comes (d) ___ a Chinese phrase meaning “land of the rising sun”. Japan has borrowed other things from the Chinese (e) ___ its name. The Japanese written language, for example, is based (f) ___ the Chinese system (g) ___ picture writing. Japan has to buy almost all its raw materials (h) ___ other countries. Trade is very important (i) ___ the island nation of Japan. (j) ___ the resources it buys, Japan makes products to sell all over the world.

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A teacher is an architect (a) ___ a nation. He plays an important role (b) ___ building up an educated nation. He dispels the darkness (c) ___ ignorance (d) ___ the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act according (e) ___ the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f) ___ good, strong and pleasing voice which is (g) ___ his control. He does not sit motionless (h) ___ his class. Everybody has something valuable (i) ___ him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the students to be happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j) ___ money.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Preposition connects all types (a) ___ words together and supports them make 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. The book is (f) ___ top of the table (g) ___ the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h) ___our mind (i) ___ the relation of those two objects and their relationship (j) ___each other.

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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.

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Luna’a 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 doorbell 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.

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The old grey bearded sailor sat (a) — a stone (b) — the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c) — him. The marriage guest listened (d) —him. He had a strange mad look (e) —his eyes. The old man told him (f) —his last journey (g) —the sea. They had sailed away (h) — the south (i) ___ they arrived (j) ___ cold grey seas.

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A craftwork is 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 Nishikanta, 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 (h) —from 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.

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Trees are very useful (a) — man. They are highly essential (b) — our existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) — getting washed away (d) — rain water and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes, (e) — the road sides, (f) — the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g) — our lives. They provide us (h) — food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i) — carbon di-oxide and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j) — trees.

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Do you have any idea (a) — a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b) — information. It is a network (c) — all networks. It is a place (d) — computers (e) — which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cyber cafe is closely associated (f) — internet communication system. A customer sitting (g) — the cafe can communicate (h) — people (i) — the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j) — our development.

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The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people, houses, air, water, etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) — ensuring sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of knowledge, we don’t realise the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.

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We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) — lives. The patriots (c) — our land fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) — our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.

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Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life, literature, economy and culture. But are the rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c) — the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in ‘The Daily Sun’ describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f) — it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and got the name Buriganga.

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Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) — school. An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair. So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) — difficulty. They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price.

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It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) — store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food. But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) — the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it. What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.

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Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla Academy Award (b) — the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla Academy Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016 at the age of 81.

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I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) — him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the world.

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I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b) — you about it. It was a winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic. We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) — about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i) — about 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us.