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E R R O R S P O T T I N G R U L E S - P D F
1. After let, if a pronoun is used, that noun must be in the Objective Case.
 Let he do it
 Let him do it.
2. When two or more personal plural pronouns come together, the correct order starts with First person
(we) followed by second person (you) and third person (they) respectively.
 You they and we must go together.
 We, you and they must go together.
3. When two or more singular personal pronouns are used together, the sequence must be second
person(you) followed by third person (he) and first person (I) respectively. (It must be used in positive
sentences)
 I, you and he must help the needy.
 You, he and I must help the need.
4. Singular nouns combines by either or, neither nor pronoun must be singular.
 Neither Sudha nor Rama did their homework.
 Neither Sudha nor Rama did her homework.
5. When two singular nouns are combined by and refer to the same person/thing, the pronoun used must
be singular.
 The director and vice chancellor is not intelligent in their duties.
 The director and vice chancellor is not intelligent in his duties.
6. When two singular nouns are combined using “and” the pronoun used must be plural.
 Rama and Sudha are not honest in her dealings
 Rama and Sudha are not honest in their dealing.
7. Each of or None of + Plural noun/pronoun is takes singular pronoun/helping verb
 Each of the boys have participated in the game.
 Each of the boys has participated in the game.
8. Either/Neither are used for referring to two persons/things; any, none and no one is used for more than
two things/persons
 Neither of the three girls was presented in the class.
 Neither of the two girls was presented in the class.
9. If+ she/I/you+ were takes nominative cases of the pronoun.
 If you were him, you would have accepted the proposal.
 If you were he, you would have accepted the proposal.
10. If a principle verb is used after: about, before, for, from, in, on, use verb+ing form.
 You must tell me before taking any decision.
 You must inform the examiner after completing your exam
11. Say/suggest/ propose/speak/reply/explain/listen/write is always followed by to.
 I suggest you take some rest.
 I suggest you to take some rest.
12. After transitive verbs; discuss, describe, reach, order, tell, demand, attack, resemble, ridicule, no
preposition is used.
 He ordered for the food.
 He ordered the food.
 He demands to his release.
 He demands his release.
13. No preposition is used after today, tomorrow, yesterday.
 I met him on yesterday.
 I met him yesterday.
14. Verb used after “about, after, at, before, for, in on” must be in V+ing form.
 He will meet his parents before leave for France.
 He will meet his parents before leaving for France.
15. The preposition used after two words must be made clear if these two words take some preposition or
not.
 He is aware and prepare for his duties.
 He is aware of and prepare for his duties.
16. Hardly is followed by then and inversion of the sentences is used. Scarcely is used with when
 Hardly had we step out of the home, when it began to rain.
 Hardly had we step out of the home, then it began to rain.
 Scarcely had we step out of the home, then it began to rain.
 Scarcely had we step out of the home, when it began to rain.
17. Correct use of not only but also
 He lost not only his shoes but also his books.
 He not only lost his shoes but also his books.
18. Ago is always used in past indefinite tense.
 He had met him two years ago
 He met him two years ago.
19. Much is used with past participle and adjective and adverbs of comparative degree. Very is used with
present participle.
 The news is much surprising.(present participle)
 The news is very surprising.
 I was very surprised at his behavior.
 I was much surprised (past participle) at his behavior.
20. Too means more than required which is used in negative sentences. It cannot be used in positive sense
like too glad, too pleasant, too healthy.
 The palace is too pleasant to look at.
 The palace is very pleasant to look at.
21. Too----To and so----------that should not be intertwined
 He is too weak that he cannot walk.
 He is too weak to walk
 He is so weak to walk
 He is so weak that he cannot walk.
22. Elder and eldest must be used for persons (strictly these are used for the members of the same family)
Older is used to refer to a person who ahead of age.
 My older brother is very protective.
 My elder brother is very protective.
 He is two years elder to me
 He is two years older to me
23. All the adjectives referring to the same noun must be in the same degree of comparison.
 He is the most handsome and wiser student of the class.
 He is the most handsome and wisest student of the class.
24. Adjectives like “unique, ideal, perfect, complete, universal, entire, extreme, chief, do not admit the
comparative degrees because they represent their superlative degree themselves.
 He is the most perfect boy.
 He is the perfect boy.
 It is the most complete assignment.
 It is the complete assignment.
25. The adjectives inferior, superior, senior, junior, prior etc. take the preposition to, not than.
 He always felt inferior than her younger sister.
 He always felt inferior to her younger sister.
26. When the subjects joined by nor/or are of different numbers, the verb must be plural and the plural
verb must be placed next to the verb.
 Neither teachers nor principal was present in the assembly.
 Neither principal nor the teachers were present in the assembly.
27. The words like “together with, along with, as well as, in addition to” do not make the subject plural.
 Alisha along with Anil are going for a picnic.
 Alisha along with Anil is going for a picnic.
28. Rule for dependent clause-----if we are mentioned a plural subject in the independent clause which is
necessary for the sentence, the verb must agree with that subject.
 She is one of the best teachers who has ever taught me.
 She is one of the best teachers who have ever taught me.
29. When the helping verbs like am, is, was, were used with the personal pronouns, the other pronoun
must be nominative case.
 I am him.
 I am he.
 He was me
 He was I.
30. Know followed by how, where, when, why takes to+V1
 I know to drive.
 I know how to drive.
31. After bid, let, behold, watch, see, feel, we use bare infinitive (without to)
 I watched him to grow.
 I watched him grow.
 I let him to cry.
 I let him cry.
32.To+V1 is not used after can could may might should will would must dare not need not.
 He dare not to speak to me.
 He dare not speak to me
 He could not to write.
 He could not write a letter.
33. Than is always followed by bare infinitive.
 He had better leave than to stay.
 He had better leave than stay.
34. When but is used as a preposition and followed by a verb “to” is not used.
 He did nothing but to weep.
 He did nothing but weep.
35. Some Nouns always remain singular. The verb and pronoun associated with these nouns are also
always singular.
Hair, information, aircraft, furniture, money, advice, sheep, fish, bread.
36. Some nouns are always in the plural form.
Scissors, trousers, spectacles, gloves, socks,
37. If the main topic, jist or crux of the sentence is singular, the verb and pronoun will also be singular.
Knowledge of maths, science, social studies and economics are 10th class students.
Pronunciation of Worcestershire, Choir, Penguin are very confusing.
38. Normally we treat all collective nouns singularly.
 The group of students has come first.
 My team has won the match.
 A bunch of keys was found in the trash.
39. When the subject of the collective noun comes before the collective noun its usage will be plural.
 A band of robbers has attacked the city.
 Robbers of a band have attacked the city.
40. All material nouns are treated singularly.
 Gold is expensive.
 Water is healthy.
 Oxygen is important.
41. When the material noun is countable, its usage becomes plural too.
 Diamonds are a woman's best friend.
 Please pick up all bricks and stones from the floor.
 My house is made of bricks and stones
 My house is made of brick and stone

42. Similar Sounding Words
 Practice and Practise
 Advice and Advise
There are a few pairs of words like the above in English vocabulary that have difference of 'c' and 's’. We
must remember that there is a a grammatical difference between these words.
 Advice is a noun. E.g. Thank you for your valuable advice.
 Advise is a verb. E.g. Thank you for advising me
 Practice is a noun. Eg How is your football practice going?
 Practise is a verb. E.g. Are you practising football everyday?
43. Both 'a' and 'an' are used to identify anything that is generalised in a statement. ’A book' means any
book and 'an umbrella' means any umbrella, rather than a specific book or umbrella.
 'A' is always used before nouns starting with a consonant sound.
 'An' is always used before nouns starting with a vowel sound.
44. Usage of 'the’
(a) Anything specific stated in a sentence should be preceded by 'the’
Eg. Amitabh, the actor of the movie, is the favorite of the director who says he is nothing but the best.
E.g. the best, the most hardworking, the most beautiful etc
(b) Any natural resources will always have 'the’.
Eg. the sun, the moon, the Ganga, the Himalayas etc.
(c) Superlative degree of adjectives will always have 'the’.
E.g. the best, the most hardworking, the most beautiful etc
The' is never used before proper nouns but can be used before common nouns.
1. Proper Nouns
I love the India. (Incorrect)
My name is the Anshika. (Incorrect)
2. Common Nouns
The girl is waiting for us. (Correct)
The class needs to be adjourned. (Correct)
Only when a proper noun is treated as a common noun, especially in case of metaphors/ allusions, we can
use 'the before these nouns.
Ram is the Sachin Tendulkar of my team. (Correct)
Radha is the Hi**er of her class. (Correct)
Note: The sentences in red are incorrect.

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Ques. 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.
Board Exam Questions
1. Dhaka Board- 2015.
* Stringing B.L. Govt High School, Sirajganj-2014 * Our Lady Of Fatema Girls' High
School, Comilla-2014.
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. Rajshahi Board-2015.
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. Jessore Board-2015.
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. Comilla Board-2015.
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. Chittagong Board-2015.
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
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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.
6. Sylhet Board-2015.
a the precious for great have wise which off
Time is a very (a) ––––– thing. Time (b) ––––– is lost once is lost for ever. There is (c) –––––
proverb, "Time and tide wait for none." It is time which does not (d)------the relative feelings.
It does not wait (e) ––––– anyone if it is not used (f) –––––. It is really essential to realize (g)
––––– importance of time in our life. Those who have become (h) ––––– would make proper
use of time. They never put (i) ––––– their work for tomorrow. That's why, they have
contributed (j) ––––– lot to the society.
7. Barisal Board-2015.
give a symbol to be by last in but the cultivateA flower is (a) ––––– best gift of nature. It is a (b) ––––– of purity and beauty. It (c) ––––– us
pleas There is nobody (d) ––––– loves a flower. But it is (e) ––––– matter of sorrow that a
flower does not (f) ––––– long. It blooms (g) —— the morning and fades away very soon.
Nowadays flowers (h) ––––– cultivated in our country. Many people earn their livelihood (i)
— flower (j) –––––.
8. Dinajpur Board-2015.
Develop to fear conscious both punish for be
Nowadays parents are very (a) ––––– of the harmful effects of (b) ––––– on children. Child
psychologist think that (c) ––––– physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) ––––
– a childs growth and (e) –––––. It may lead to (f) ––––– and hatred of the person who (g) –
–––– the child. Again, if a child (h) –––––unshed, he may lack initiative. He may also feel
hostile (i) ––––– others. So rude behavior gradually (j) ––––– in him.
9. Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College, Mymensingh-2014.
festivals feel make have be enjoy celebrate come study increase
Once Suapur (a) ––––– big union. It (b) ––––– a large area. Later on, as population (c) –––––,
the union needed to be divided, and thus a new union called Nannar (d) ––––– into being. But
it is pleasant to note that children of both the unions yet(e) ––––– united as they study in the
same school called Suapur Nannar. High School. They to their (f) ––––– together and (g) –––
–– their school time (h) ––––– Moreover, the two unions (i) ––––– different national and
cultural (j) ––––– together.
10. Rajshahi Cadet College, Rajshahi-2014.
for the but lead involve in of at
Student politics is nothing (a) ––––– a curse (b) ––––– our country, (c) ––––– present it is the
root cause of many problems. It has become (d) ––––– means of earning money for many socalled student (e) ––––– at the cost of thousands (f) ––––– innocent students. Time came when
talented students took part (g) –––––politics. Now it is mostly (h) ––––– dullards and
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musclemen who have (i) ––––– in student politics Putting away their books, they have taken
lethal weapons (j) ––––– their hands.
11. Rangpur Cadet College, Rangpur-2014.
play the on to a with by put
Present age is often referred (a) ––––– as an information age. (b) ––––– key to information age
is the us? of digital technology, that is, information and communication technology (ICT), (c)
––––– the needs of society. ICT (d) ––––– the most significant role in changing, updating and
advancing (e) ––––– present society. In Bangladesh we (f) ––––– special emphasis (g) –––––
the use of digital technologies for improvement of our activities with (h) ––––– goal to realize
Vision 2021. (i) ––––– 2021, after 50 years independence, we are determined to be a middleincome country (j) ––––– peace, prosperity and dignity.
dignity.
12. Jhenidah Cadet College, Jhenidah-2014.
consistence lageue settle found to often times south home premiere
Arsenal Football Club whicn were (a) ------ in 1886 became the first club from (b) ----- of
England to join the Football (c) ------- in 1913 they moved north across the city (d)---- Arsenal
Standium in Highbury . Arsenals success has been particularly (e) ------- They are record
holded in the English (f) ------- League Football Club , They are now (g) ------- in Holloway.
London, They have won 13 First Division and Premier legue titles and FA cups for 11 (h) ---
---- For all through their history. their (i) ------- colours have been bright red shirts with white
sleeves and white shorts, Arsenal fans (j) ------- refer themselves as 'Gooners'.
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13. Comilla cadet college, Comilla-2014.
dependence risen necessity around production shortage
circumstances shift improved sustained dependent demand
Power is the key to the economic growth of any country. The (a) ------ of power is only known
when load shedding occurs. Though rural life of Bangladesh is not totally (b) ------ on power,
urban life cannot be (c) ------ without electricity. At present we have (d) ------ of around 4000
MW electricity and the (e) ------ is around 2000 MW. This demand is ever on the (f) ------. In
2020 the national demand for electricity will rise to (g) ------ 8000 MW. The reality is that this
situation cannot be (h) ------ just by installing some high capacity power generation plants.
Under these (i) ------ we should create a master plan to increase the production of electricity
and also have to (j) our concentration to alternative fuel source.
14. Faujdarhat Cadet College, Chittagong-2014.
a after in out village them quite for on the
Hello, my name is Charles Karoro and I am (a) ------ banker. My salary is okay but the day to
day expenses (b) ------ Nairobi are pretty high. Both housing and food are costly in (c) ------
capital. I have rented an apartment but it is really too small (d) ------ my family. Of course it
doesn't gardening, can't grow anything. She can't go (e) ------ to work either because there is
no one else in the house to look (f) ------ the children. So the whole family depends (g) ------
my income alone. I have great hopes for my children and would like to send (h) ------ to a good
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school. But good schools arc very expensive. 1 am not sure how much 1 will be able to help
them. Moreover, I am often (i) ------ in a fix about whether I should share my income with my
brothers in the (j) ------.
15. Sylhet Cadet College, Sylhet-2014.
forward at up in move a for the
Traffic Jam is (a) ------ problem in all towns and cities (b) ------ Bangladesh. It occurs where
(c) ------ mass of vehicles crowd so close together that (d) ------ becomes impossible (e) ------
sometime. It is more common where (f) ------ streets are narrow and have many bends. Weak
traffic control system is also largely responsible (g) ------ it. Traffic jam is very vexatious and
time killing. When caught in a traffic Jam we simply get struck (h) ------ at one place. We
cannot move (i) ------. We cannot move backward either. We have to wait and look repeatedly
(j) ------ our watch, have a garden. So my wife Maria, who loves.
16. Barisal Cadet College, Barisal-2014
huge opposition small problems called situated
wonderful expensive legislators surrounding solve effectively
A parliament is the house where the (a) ------ make and change laws for the nation. In the
parliament the party in power and the (b) ------ debate to make new law or change or nullify
the old one. The Parliament House in Bangladesh is (c) ------ the Jatiya Sangsad. It is (d) ------
at Sher-E-Bangla Hagar in Dhaka. Our Parliament House is a (e) ------ of modern architecture
and technology. It is a very (f) ------ house. The (g) ------ area of the House covers a large area.
So, this place should be the centre of (h) ------ major problems of the country. If all the members
of the Parliament act (i) ------ for the welfare of the people, the main purpose of this House will
be fulfilled and the (j) ------ cost of the public money will be utilized properly.
17. Feni Girls’ Cadet College, Feni-2014.
without growth of life around the to on
Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms. Both living and non-living things may have bacteria
(a) ------ in or (b) ------ them. here are various types (c) ------ bacteria. Some of them are harmful
and cause Illnesses. There are some others which cause food to be spoilt. But there are many
other types of bacteria which are helpful (d) ------ human beings. Both plant and animal life
would be impossible (e) ------ them. Bacteria can exist in all sorts of habitats and environments.
They are found not only on (f) ------ hot deserts but also in (g) ------ cold polar regions. Some
bacteria can (h) ------ and (i) ------ very well at temperature that is not suitable for other forms
(j) ------ life.
18. Pabna Cadet College, Pabna-2014; Hazrat Shahporan (R.) High School & College,
Sylhet-2014.
in the preserve a grow out for from
Students should observe (a) ------ laws of health. They should rise (b) ------ the bed early (c) --
---- the morning and go (d) ------ for (e) ------ walk. Besides these, they should take care to
perform all those things which are useful for the (f) ------ of health. They should take part in
games and sports regularly. These are essential (g) ------ their physical and mental (h) ------.
They should also follow (i) ------ rules of health because health is (j) ------ root of all happiness.
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19. Joypurhat Girls’ Cadet College, Joypurhat-2014; Jamalpur Zilla School, Jamalpur2014.
against a act of the wage in around
Our life is not (a) ------ bed of roses. It is (b) ------ perpetual struggle (c) ------ hostile forces
which are out to crush it, and man has to (d) ------ a relentless war against them (e) ------ order
to live. Man wrestles with the dark forces (f) ------ nature, (g) ------ unfavourable environment
(h) ------ him, struggles his soul forces (within), and thus he survives. So, life is (i) ------ him,
every moment (j) ------ it.
20. Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Dhaka-2014, Kurmitola High School & College,
Dhaka-2014; Srijanee Bidyaniketon, Patuakhali-2014.
constructive in write his difficult of which exceptional and on their to
Man is the supreme being (a) ------ all creatures. Man has courage by (b) ––––– he can do
anything destructive or (c) ------. In (d) ------ mind there is the fascination of conquering
anything (e) ------. Hillary and Tenzlng were not also an (f) ------ from It. They were not
daunted by difficulties (g) ------ dangers. All the dangers were overcome by them to conquer
the highest peak (h) ------ the world. For (i) ------ courage and hardship, their names have been
(j) ------ in history.
21. Motijheel Model High School & College, Dhaka-2014, Govt. Agragami Girls’ High
School. Aylhet-2014.
for to a divide the in make of
Man is the (a) ------ of his own fortune. If he makes (b) ------ proper (c) ------ of his time and
does his duties accordingly,' he is sure (d) ------ improve and progress (e) ------ life, but if he
does otherwise, he has (f) ------ suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit
su***de (g) ------ our life is nothing but the sum total (h) ------ hours, days and years. If we waste
(i) ------ morning hours of life, we shall have to repent (j) ------ the long ruin.
22. Zilla School, Mymensingh-2014, Ibn Taimiya High School, Comilla-2014.
lag to huge a undoubt ban hinder joint eradicate the boon improve
Illiteracy is not a (a) ------ to us. It is (b) ------ a curse. It (c) ------ all kinds of development of
a country. Illiteracy causes great harms (d) ------ us. Since we do not know (e) ------ ways
of development, we cannot take steps to (f) ------ our poor condition. As a result, we are (g) --
---- behind. We have to depend on (h) -----foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) ------
to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) ------ of our country will be possible.
23. Tejgaon Govt. Girls’ High School, Dhaka-2014; Barisal Zilla School, Barisal-2014.
reflect a in the at an enchanting from
The Kuakata beach lies (a) ------ the southern extremity of Bangladesh. It is one of (b) ------
rarest beaches of the world that allows us to have (c) ------ full view of sunrise and sunset. The
(d) ------ of sunrise and sunset in the water of (e) ------ Bay of Bengal is really (f) ------. The
scene captivates human mind. The beach is not far from (g) ------ Sundarbans. It has charming
coconut groves (h) ------ the background. It is also a sanctuary of migratory birds. Many birds
(i) ------ the north come in winter here. So travellers can have (j) ------ extra, pleasure.
24. Govt. Muslim High School, Dhaka-2014, Kushtia Zilla School, Kushtia-2014.
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lower able farmland about severe rise catastrophe have midway thereby
Climatologists predict that by (a) ------ through the next century temperatures may (b) ------
risen as much as 4° cel. This could (c) ------ reduce mankind's (d) ------ to grow food, destroy
or (e) ------ damage Wildlife and wilderness, raise sea levels and (f) ------ flood coastal areas
and (g) ------. The alarming news (h) ------ Bangladesh is that as a result of the (i) ------ of the
sea level the (j) ------ southern part of the country may one day go under water.
25. Cambrian School & College, Dhaka-2014; Matripith Govt. Girls’ High School,
Chandpur-2014.
to of dislike in at a with like
We live (a) ------ society. So we must learn how to live (b) ------ peace and amity (c) ------
others. We have to respect others' rights and privileges and (d) ------ and (e) ------ as we expect
others to respect us. We have (f) ------ lot of duties and responsibilities (g) ------ society.
Education should aim (h) ------ making each individual fully aware (i) ------ these duties and
responsibilities. It is true that one has to learn how to earn (j) ------ bread.
26. Ghatail Cantonment Public School & Tangail-2014, Kurigram Govt. Girls’ High
School Kurigram-2014.
worker on from the with upon general an for to
(a) ------ ordinary garment (b) ------, maybe Shakhina or Rahima, leads a very laborious life.
Her day starts very early in (c) ------ morning and ends at about 10 pm. She starts for her
working place at about 7 am. (d) ------ she walks to her factory along (e) ------ other girls
working there. Sometimes she has to get (f) ------ a crowded public bus to reach her factory.
On the way (g) ------ her destination, she is inflicted with slang words (h) ------ various corners.
She becomes the object of other's pity. She has to tolerate bad comments. It Is miserable (i) --
---- her. In the factory srje is not in a congenial atmosphere. She has no seat to sit (j) ------.
27. MEH Arif College, Gazipur-2014; K.K. Govt. Institution, Munshiganj-2014;
Momena Ali Biggan College, UUapara, Sirajganj-2014; Bangladesh Gas Fields
School & College, B.Baria-2014; BTRI High School, Moulvibazar-2014; Amena-Baki
Residential Model School, Dinajpur-2014; The Millenium Stars School & College,
Rangpur-2014.
know see with unquenchable curiosity the difficult of inspire what
Man has an (a) ------ thirst for knowledge. In fact, he is never satisfied (b) ------ what he has (c)
------ and seen. He wants to know and (d) ------ more and more. This (e) ------ to know more,
coupled with his bold spirit (f) ------ adventure, has (g) ------ him to undertake and carry out (h)
------ and dangerous tasks. In (i) ------ fields of science and technology man has already
achieved (j) ------ was once inconceivable.
28. Sherpur Govt. Victoria Academy, Sherpur- 2014; Begumgonj Govt. Technical High
School, Begumgonj, Noakhali- 2014; Scholarshome, Sylhet- 2014: Patuakhali Govt.
Girls' High School, Patuakhali-2014; Lions School & College, Rangpur-2014.
from before an up dark to attention interest
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A teacher is (a) ------ a chitect of a nation. He plays (b) ------ important role in building (c) ----
-- an educated nation. Me dispels the (d) ------ of ignorance (e) ------ the lot of a nation. He is
(f) ------ actor while speaking. He has to suit his act according (g) ------ the need of his listeners.
He Is able to hold the (h) ------ of his students. He does not sit motionless (i) ------ his class. He
also makes his lesson (j) ------.
29. Paridpur Zilla School, Faridpur-2014; Comilla Zilla School, Comilla-2014.
to off remain success of on fully the compensate competent
Present world is very competitive. So you need to be (a) ------. As a student you have to (b) --
---- concentrate (c) ------ your study. You can't (d) ------ callous (e) ------ your study. Nothing
can (f) ------ for your loss (g) ------ wasting time. There is no denying (h) ------ fact that (i) ----
--.depends on hard labour. So you must shake (j) ------ your idleness.
30. Bogra Cantt. Public School & College, Bogra-2014; Jalalabad Cantt. Public School
& College, Sylhet-2014.
fertilizers for with waste stand fertilizers to by away an
Water, (a) ------ important element of the human (b) ------ is essential (c) ------ human and plant
life. It is next (d) ------ air. Water can be polluted in many ways. Farmers use chemical (e) ----
-- and insecticides in their fields to grow more food. The rain and Hoods wash (f) ------ some
of the chemicals. They get mixed (g) ------ river water, canal water and pond water. Mills and
factories pollute water (h) ------ throwing the waste and even sail boats can pollute water by
throwing oil, food (i) ------ and human waste into the rivers and canals. Unsanitary latrines in
the country-side (j) ------ on the banks of the rivers also pollute water.
31. Bogra Zilla School, Bogra-2014; Rajshahi Govt. Girls' High School, Rajshahi- 2014;
Police Line Secondary School, Jessore- 2014; Ashashuni-2014; Nolta Secondary
School, Kaliganj-2014, Patuakhali Govt. Jubilee High School, Patuakhali- 2014.
about be due the human remember regret life neglect
Our freedom fighters are (a) ------ real heroes of our country. We should (b) ------ them as they
sacrificed their (c) ------ for the cause of motherland. It is a matter of great (d) ------ that most
of them are (e) ------ and our young generation docs not know (f) ------ their valiant struggle.
Yet today many of (g) ------ real freedom fighters have not (h) ------ found out and established.
Some of then lead a very life (i) ------. The authorities should take proper steps to enlist them
and give them (j) ------ honour.
32. Quadirabad Cant. Public School, Natore-2014; Bogra Police Line High School, Bogra2014.
disaster caused after famine without to necessary
nature out by heavy the untold up
Natural calamity means natural (a) ------ which is (b) ------ by nature. Every year Bangladesh
falls victim (c) ------ various natural calamities. They arc flood, earthquakes and many other
natural calamites. The effects of (d) ------ natural calamities beggar description. The people are
affected and animals suffer (e) ------ sufferings. They cause (f) ------ damage to our life and
properties. Thousands of people and other animals remain (g) ------ food for many days. The
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(h) ------ effects are very serious. Many people die for want of food. (i) ------ breaks out. The
prices of all necessary things go (j) ------.
33. Rajshahi Education Board Model School & College, Rajshahi-2014; Nawab
Fayzunnessa Govt. Girls' High School, Comilla-2014.
under choice politics is ruled thing for emancipate dominate influence
Liberty is very difficult to achieve (a) ------ a nation. It is the birthright of a man and a nation.
One has to struggle hard lo liberty since it does no moan (b) ------ liberty only. It means
economic (c) ------, freedom to (d) ------ free hand to act ami right to express one's (c) ------
without being (f) ------ by others. For a nation it (g) ------ difficult to achieve if it is (h) ------
foreign (i) ------ or (j) ------ by another country.
34. Naogaon Govt. Girls' School, Naogaon-2014; Hasan All Govt. High School,
Chandpur-2014.
an act in for a to as open
Idleness brings destruction (a) ------ any one. There is (b) ------ proverb regarding idleness that
it is (c) ------conspiracy of the devil. 11 is similar (d) ------ destruction in the sense that devilish
power still destroys everything. Those who arc idle, can never shine In life because idleness
closes the gate (e) ------ prosperity. This gate can be (f) ------ when one works hard. An Idle
brain is known (g) ------ devil's workshop because many bad and harmful thoughts occur
in (h) ------ idle brain. We should always try our best to remove idle thinking. If we are (i) ----
-- in doing our work properly, we can go a long way (j) ------ solving the problem of our poor
condition.
35. Military Collegiate School, Fultala, Khulna 2014; Rajshahi University School &
College, Rajshahi 2014.
into operator to importance on an inform of invention by
Computer Is (a) ------ ultra modern electronic device for storing and analysing (b) ------ fed (c)
------ it. It has no capacity to do anything (d) ------ itself. It works (e) ------ the basis of
commands given by the (f) ------. The (g) ------ of computer has a long history. Computer was
not invented overnight. It took a long time and hard labour to Invent computer. A computer
consists (h) ------ five major components. Computer has great (i) ------ to us. It renders great
service (j) ------ mankind.
36. Govt. Coronation Secondary Girls' School, Khulna-2014; Gangni Pilot High School
& College, Gangni, Meherpur-2014.
gain in dominate hesitation by want a rather rights from
Man is born free. He does not (a) ------ to be exploited. If he is (b) ------ chains, he begins to
struggle to make him free (c) ------ exploitation. Similarly if (d) ------ nation is ruled by a
foreign (e) ------ and is deprived of the (f) ------. it begins to protest. Even it does not (g) ------
to sacrifice the lives of the people. Once the Bangalese were ruled (h) ------ Pakistani rulers.
But they could hot tolerate it. (i) ------ they struggled against the Pakistani rulers and finally (j)
------ the victory.
37. Cant. Public Secondary School, Jahanabad, Khulna-2014; St. Placid's High School,
Chittagong-2014.
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escape both to in the ancient harmful from kill curse brutally filled
War is a (a) ------ for human civilization. In (b) ------ time, war was confined (c) ------ the
warriors. But at present (d) ------ civilians and military have to suffer (e) ------ curse of war.
Nobody can (f) ------ from the bombardment of the enemy. Rich cities, fields (g) ------ with
green corns and beautiful places are led (h) ----- ruins. Even (i) ------ innocent citizens have to
die a tragic death. Men, women, children are (j) ------ killed without any reason.
38. Phultala Re-Union High School, Phultala, Khulna-2014; Cox's Bazar Govt. Girls'
High School, Cox's Bazar-2014.
cut floods and most the on a give get cause
The (a) ------ common causes of deforestation arc cutting and burning (b) ------ forest lands.
Though the forest lands are (c) ------ and burnt for the sakes of agriculture and habitat it has (d)
------ negative effect on environment. The removal of trees causes the birds (e) ------ other
animals living (f) ------ them to leave the place. It also (g) ------ serious damage to the soil, as
trees (h) ------ protection to soil as well. In the end, the soil (i) ------ sediment In the river bed
and causes frequent (j) ------.
39. Sarajgang High School, Chuadanga- 2014; Meherpur Govt. High School, Meherpur2014; Noakhali Zilla School, Noakhali- 2014; Bangladesh Mohila Samity Girls' High
School & College, Chittagong-2014.
a in about regard the pupils confident
Our aim is to educate girls (a) ------ the fullest sense. Alter they leave school they should be (b)
------ and have (c) ------ ability to express themselves clearly. They should also have (d) ------
well-developed sense of rights and wrong, a sense of duty and a belief (e) ------ their own worth.
(f) ------ staff has a long tradition of encouraging (g) ------ to discover their gifts and abilities
in (h) ------ secured and happy environment. We (i) ------ our students as young adults and
involve them in decision making (j) ------ their work, and school life.
40. Meherpur Govt. Girls' High School, Meherpur-2014; Noakhali Govt. Girls' High
School, Noakhali- 2014.
in by the to success for a overnight
Computer was not invented (a) ------. It took time and hard labour (b) ------ invent computer.
Many votaries (c) ------ science worked hard (d) ------ years together and finally came out (e) -
----- fact, computer can not work all (g) ------ itself. It works on (h) ------ basis of the command
given by (i) ------ operator. It is used in our dally life for (j) ------ number of purposes.
41. Al-Amin Academy, Cbandpur-2014; Chittagong Cant. Public School & College,
Chittagong-2014.
of around call in round enlighten a the
Planets are not stars. They have no (a) ------ of their won. They can only reflect (b) ------ light
of the Sun. There are many planets (c) ------ the sun's family. The sun's family consists (d) ----
-- these Planets moving (e) ------ it. This is called (f) ------ solar system. Mercury is the smallest
planet of the solar system. Venus is (g) ------ beautiful planet. It is often (h) ------ the Evening
star and sometimes it is called (i) ------ "Morning Star". Saturn has rings (j) ------ it.
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42. Dr. Khastagir Govt. Girls' High School, Chittagong-2014; Bhola Govt. High School,
Bhola-2014.
desire mischief reasonable form an a chief in exercise possess
Love to power Is Inherent (a) human nature. Everyone wishes to have power and (d) ------ it to
others. Power (c) ------ comes from the (d) ------ of wealth or learning or any high office. It is
(e) ------ to have some kind of power or other. He who has power, is feared, obeyed and
respected. It is for this reason that power is sought by (f) ------ Individual as well as by (g) ----
-- nation. To love power for its own sake Is bad, it then becomes the root of all evil. To carry
love of anything to (h) ------ excess leads only to (i) ------. So, this love of power should also
be kept within (j) ------ bound.
43. Govt. Muslim High School, Chittagong-2014; Blue Bird High School, Sylhet-2014
think avoid positive mainly arise hamper hinder cause normal prosperity
Student politics (a) ------ the normal progress of a student. It brings (b) ------ to a few but (c) -
----- harm to many. Because of student politics (d) ------ administration of a college or
university is (e) ------. As a result, there (f) ------ session jam. For this problem of the
campus student politics is (g) ------ responsible. So, we should (h) ------ about the necessity of
student politics. Either we should (i) ------ student politics or we should bring about a (j) ------
change In this sector.
44. Khagrachari Govt. High School, Khagrachari-2014; BIAM Model School &
College, Rangpur-2014.
make guide the without society backbone truly for at is knowledge nation
Education is the (a) —— of a nation. No nation can prosper (b) —— education. Education is
essential (c) ——the development of a person as well as (d) —— nation. The aim of education
is to (e) —— a man useful to himself as well as to the (f) ——. Education is necessary to (g)
—— the people’s life properly. By education a man can know himself. It broadens his mind
and widens his (h) ——. A (i) —— educated man is well-reliant, well-mannered, thoughtful
and co-operative. Education should aim (j) —— making each individual fully aware of these
duties and responsibilities.
45. Barisal Model School & College, Brisal-2014, Collectorate School & College,
Rangpur-2014.
with in write by to a the withe
Michael was (a) —— poor shepherd living (b) —— Lake District of England. He was frugal
and industrious, His wife Isabella was also hard working. Their son Luke was (c) —— apple
of their eye. He was a great comfort to them (d) —— their old age. But laced (e) —— a sudden
and unexpected financial crisis, they were compelled to live (f) —— the company of their
beloved son. Luke went to London to work. He was employed (g) —— business owned (h) —
— a relative. The relative was satisfied (i) —— his work. A dutiful son, Luke (j) —— home
regularly.
46. Bangladesh Teachers' Association (Ashish Das Gut pa). Barisal 2014; Oxford
Mission
the dress towards an in at to to
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Einstein was very simple (a) —— his attitude (b) —— life. He was indifferent (c) —— his
name and fame. Once (d) —— queen of Belgium invited him (e) —— Brussels. When he got
down from (f) —— train, he could not think that there were actually so many gorgeously (g)
—— officials to receive him (h) —— the station. (i) —— officials also expected somebody
who would appear to be rich and aristocratic to them. They never think that such (j) ——
ordinarily dressed man would be Einstein.
47. Rangpur Cantt. Public School & College, Rangpur-2014; Lalmonirhat Govt. High
School, Lalmonirhat-2014.
forward gratefulness or appreciation the for natural the friendship from
Gratefulness is (a) —— acknowledgement and (h) —— of help received (c) —— others. In
the society we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are interdependent in the society. A man may be in danger (d) —— in problem. It is a (e) —— instinct
in man to come (f) ——, because of his fellow feeling, (g) —— and kinship with help for the
needy. To acknowledge and appreciate such help is (h) ——. Gratefulness comes from (i) —
— depth of the heart and finds its manifestation In looks, words and deeds of the grateful man.
The grateful man feels highly obliged (j) —— the benefit he has received.
48. Rajuk Uttara Model School & College, Dhaka 2014
dominate an a over after from free on to before
Liberty does rnot descend (a) —— people automatically. People must raise themselves (b) —
— it. It is (c) —— fruit that must be earned (d) —— it can be enjoyed. That (e) —— means
freedom only from foreign (f) —— is (g) —— outworn idea. No (h) —— has any real value
unless it also means freedom (i) —— want, disease and Ignorance, not merely freedom from
foreign (j) ——.
49. Ideal School & College, Motijheel, Dhaka-2014
able the persevere stainless come sad on much fail man
All (a) —— virtues depend (b) —— the virtue of (c) ——. It is lack of repeated attempts, not
lack of (d) —— that is the cause of (e) —— of the (f) —— (g) —— that (h) —— the history
of (i) ——. It is because men do not persevere in (j) —— difficulties.
50. Milestone School & College, Uttara, Dhaka-2014.
behead the through from retort a with on
Once on (a) —— hunting expedition, a king accidentally wounded a boy (b) —— one of his
arrows. The aged mother of the boy sued the king In (c) —— court of the Kazi. The Kazi was
a very upright man and never shrank (d) —— his duty. He passed (e) —— sentence upon the
king and ordered him to pay full compensation to (f) —— old woman. The king was pleased
and at once paid the fine imposed (g) —— him. When leaving the court, he drew his sword
and said to the Kazi, "If today you had failed to punish me Just because I am the king, I would
have (h) —— you with this sword of mine. "Showing his cane the Kazi (i) —— "If you had
disobeyed me today, I would have flogged you with this. I am glad that both of us have come
(j) —— this trial of Allah."
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ANSWER
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
6. (a) precious (b) which (c) a (d) have (e) for (f) wisely (g) the (h) great (i) off (j) a
7. (a) the (b) symbol (c) gives (d) but (e) a (f) last (g) in (h) are (i) by (j) cultivation
8. (a) conscious (b) punishment (c) both (d) for (e) development (f) fear (g) punishes (h) is
(i) to (j) develop
9. (a) was (b) had (c) increased (d) came (e) feel (f) studies (g) make (h) enjoyable (i)
celebrate (j) festivals
10. (a) but (b) for (c) At (d) the (e) leaders (f) of (g) in (h) the (i) involved (j) in
11. (a) to (b) The (c) with (d) plays (e) the (0 put (g) on (h) a (i) By (j) with
12. (a) founded (b) south (c) League (d) to (e) consistent (f) Premier (g) settled (h) times (i)
home (j) often
13. (a) necessity (b) dependent (c) sustained (d) demand (e) production (f) rise (g) around (h)
improved (i) circumstances (j) shift
14. (a) a (b) in (c) the (d) for (e) out (f) after (g) on (h) them (i) quite (j) village
15. (a) a (b) in (c) a (d) movement (e) for (f) the (g) for (h) in (i) forward (j) at
16. (a) legislators (b) opposition (c) called (d) situated (e) wonder (f) expensive (g)
surrounding (h) solving (i) effectively (j) huge
17. (a) on (b) around (c) of (d) to (e) without (f) the (g) the (h) grow (i) live (j) of
18. (a) the (b) from (c) in (d) out (e) a (f) preservation (g) for (h) growth (i) the (j) the
19. (a) a (b) a (c) against (d) wage (e) in (f) of (g) an (h) around (i) against (j) of
20. (a) of (b) which (c) constructive (d) his (e) difficult (f) exception (g) and (h) of (i) their
(j) written
21. (a) maker (b) a (c) division (d) to (e) in (f) to (g) for (h) of (i) the (j) in
22. (a) boon (b) undoubtedly (c) hinders (d) to (e) the (f) improve (g) lagging (h) the (i)
jointly (j) improvement
23. (a) in (b) the (c) a (d) reflection (e) the (f) enchanting (g) the (h) in (i) from (j) an
24. (a) midway (b) have (c) catastrophically (d) ability (e) severely (f) thereby (g) farmland
(h) about (i) rise (j) lower
25. (a) in (b) in (c) with (d) likes (e) dislikes (f) a (g) to (h) at (i) of (j) a
26. (a) An (b) worker (c) the (d) Generally (e) with (f) on (g) to (h) from (i) for (j) on
27. (a) unquenchable (b) with (c) known (d) see (e) curiosity (f) of (g) inspired (h) difficult
(i) the (j) what
28. (a) an (b) an (c) up (d) darkness (e) from (f) an (g) to (h) attention (i) before (j)
interesting
29. (a) competent (b) fully (c) on (d) remain (e) to (f) compensate (g) of (h) the (i) success
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(j) off
30. (a) an (b) environment (c) for (d) to (e) fertilizers (f) away (g) with (h) by (i) waste (j)
standing
31. (a) the (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (f) about (g) the (h) been (i)
inhuman (j) due
32. (a) disaster (b) caused (c) to (d) the (e) untold (f) heavy (g) without (h) after (i) Famine
(j) up
33. (a) for (b) political (c) emancipation (d) choose (e) thought (f) influenced (g) is (h) under
(i) domination (j) ruled
34. (a) for (b) a (c) a (d) to (e). to (f) opened (g) as (h) an (i) active (j) in
35. (a) an (b) information (c) into (d) by (e) on (f) operator (g) invention (h) of (i)
importance (j) to
36. (a) want (b) in (c) from (d) a (e) domination (f) rights (g) hesitate (h) by (i) Rather fj)
gained
37. (a) curse (b) ancient (c) to (d) both (e) from (f) escape (g) filled (h) to (i) the (j) brutally
38. (a) most (b) the (c) cut (d) a (e) and (0 on (g) causes (h) give (i) gets (i) floods.
39. (a) in (b) confident (c) the (d) a (e) in (0 The (g) pupils (h) a (i) regard (j) about
40. (a) overnight (b) to (c) in (d) for (e) successful (f) In (g) by (h) the (i) the (j) a
41. (a) light (b) the (c) in (d) of (e) found (f) the (g) a (h) called (i) the (j) around
42. (a) in (b) exercise (c) chiefly (d) possession (e) reasonable (f) an (g) a (h) an (i) mischief
(j) reasonable
43. (a) hampers (b) prosperity (c) causes (d) normal (e) hindered (f) arises (g) mainly (h)
think (i) avoid (j) positive
44. (a) backbone (b) without (c) for (d) the (e) make (f) nation (g) guide (h) knowledge (i)
truly (j) at
45. (a) a (b) In (c) an (d) in (e) with (f) without (g) in (h) by (i) with (j) wrote
46. (a) in (b) towards (c) to (d) the (e) to (f) the (g) dressed (h) at (i) The (J) an
47. (a) the (b) appreciation (c) from (d) or (e) natural (f) forward (g) friendship (h) gratefulness
(i) the (j) for
48. (a) on (b) to (c) a (d) before (e) freedom (f) domination (g) an (h) freedom (i) from (j)
domination
49. (a) the (b) on (c) perseverance (d) ability (e) most (f) sad (g) failures (h) stain (i) mankind
(j) overcoming
(a) a (b) with (c) the (d) from (e) a (f) the (g) on (h) beheaded (i) retorted (j) through