Gap Filling without Clues

1. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or articles. You have to put a cross (×) where article is not needed. [Dhaka Board-2022]

It was 4 in the afternoon. Hamid was studying (a) _____ the library when his cell phone rang. It was his younger sister, Runa. She said that she was standing (b) _____ front of (c) _____ shopping mall opposite Hamid’s office and asked him to meet her there as soon as possible. Hamid hurried out of (d) _____ library. As he went (e) _____ the street, he noticed that Runa was not alone. She was holding (f) _____ three to four years old girl (g) _____ hand. (h) _____ child was crying and Runa was trying frantically (i) _____ to pacify her. Some passers-by were looking (j) _____ them suspiciously. When he reached her, she started to explain.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Put a cross mark (×) where no article is needed. [Mymensingh Board-2022]

A national flag is (a) _____ matter of pride for a nation. Every independent nation in (b) _____ world has a national flag (c) _____ its own. As (d) _____ independent nation, we have a national flag. Our national flag is (e) _____ symbol of independence, (f) _____ sovereignty and prosperity. Red and green colours are used in it. The red colour used in (g) _____ flag indicates (h) _____ martyrs who laid down their valuable lives (i) _____ the independence of our country. We must uphold its (j) _____ honour.

3. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the or ×). [Cumilla Board-2022]

Travelling has (a) _____ great influence (b) _____ our minds. The human mind always craves (c) _____ change. There is none who does not feel a thrill of joy (d) _____ the new sight of experience. The traveller comes in contact (e) _____ various types of people. If he moves (f) _____ the observant eyes, he can acquire (g) _____ lot of practical knowledge about men and things of (h) _____ world which books alone cannot provide. Travelling gives us (i) _____ opportunity to enjoy the more enchanting sights of nature. It helps one enrich his knowledge and makes him completely (j) _____ perfect man.

4. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Rajshahi Board-2022]

It is needless to say that washing hands is very important for us. It is certainly (a) _____ important issue. Washing hands regularly can save us from a kind of infectious disease (b) _____ COVID-19. Washing hands with soap is (c) _____ must. We have to wash hands (d) _____ taking meal and (e) _____ using the toilet. Again, we should wash hands after touching sick members (f) _____ our family and pet animals. Washing hands is also strictly recommended after coming back (g) _____ outside. Washing hands in (h) _____ proper way may help us stay away from corona virus. (i) _____ reason is that coronavirus spreads through touch. So, it is (j) _____ important to keep our hands clean.

5. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles: [Dinajpur Board-2022]

Bangladesh is a free land but she is beset (a) _____ many problems. The use of poly bags is very dreadful. Recently it has become (b) _____ great threat (c) _____ our environment. (d) _____ used poly bags block the drainage system. As a result, the low-lying areas (e) _____ the towns and the cities go under (f) _____ dirty water when it rains heavily. The used poly bags also destroy (g) _____ fertility of our soil. Our government has already banned the production (h) _____ poly bags. Yet some greedy and (i) _____ dishonest businessmen are producing the bags (j) _____ their own interest.

6. Fill in the blanks with prepositions and articles (a, an, the and zero articles). [Jashore Board-2022]

Road accidents have recently become (a) _____ regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim (b) _____ untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (c) _____ the violation of traffic rules, by (d) _____ unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (e) _____ passengers and (f) _____ passers-by. So, in order to save us (g) _____ the accidents (h) _____ government is trying to create awareness (i) _____ the people and has passed strict laws (j) _____ the accused.

7. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. [Chattogram Board-2022]

Nowadays, parents are very conscious (a) _____ the harmful effect of punishment (b) _____ children. Child psychologists think that both (c) _____ physical and mental punishments can be disastrous for (d) _____ child's growth and development. It may lead (e) _____ fear and hatred of the person who punishes (f) _____ child. Again, if (g) _____ child is punished, it may lack initiative. It may also feel hostile (h) _____ others. So, rude (i) _____ behaviour gradually develops (j) _____ him.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Sylhet Board-2022]

Friendship is (a) _____ great human virtue. It is (b) _____ love and affection between two persons. It binds more than one person (c) _____ good relationship and inspires each other to share (d) _____ joys and sorrows (e) _____ life. Man is (f) _____ social being. He cannot live alone. So, he wants (g) _____ company. He yearns (h) _____ giving and receiving love and affection. Friendship grows between the persons (i) _____ similar taste, feelings and thoughts. It grows out of mutual understanding and give and take. It generally grows (j) _____ two persons of the same age.

9. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. [Barishal Board-2022]

Metro rail is (a) _____ mega project in the development history (b) _____ Bangladesh. To make traffic (c) _____ movement easy and smooth in the city of Dhaka, metro rail is sure to play (d) _____ great role. The mega city of almost two crore people is struggling badly with its narrow and (e) _____ over crowded roads. But metro rail is sure to come as a sigh of relief. With its (f) _____ uninterrupted movement, it will carry sixty thousand passengers per hour (g) _____ both ends. 16th December, 2022 is going to be (h) _____ unforgettable day for (i) _____ dwellers of Dhaka city. (j) _____ this day, the red and green coloured coaches of metro rail will take the passengers to their destinations with ease and comfort.

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Put cross (×) for zero article: [Jashore Board-2023]

Computers are used (a) _____ many ways. For example, (b) _____ computer’s memory may carry the names, addresses and flight numbers of air plane passengers. (c) _____ ticket agent can find (d) _____ almost instantly, by typing (e) _____ flight number, whether there is a seat available (f) _____ a particular plane. At flight time, the computer can make a list of all the passengers (g) _____ the plane. Computers can also solve many problems. (h) _____ many bits of information can be compared (i) _____ one another. Mathematical calculations can then be performed (j) _____ them.

11. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. [Chattogram Board-2023]

George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) _____ his parents. (b) _____ the age of 15, he decided to go (c) _____ studies at (d) _____ excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e) _____ preparations for crossing (f) _____ Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) _____ the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h) _____ mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) _____ lot to acquire (j) _____ education only at 15. So, Washington did not go.

12. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or articles. Put cross (×) where there is needed no articles: [Sylhet Board-2023]

There are two types (a) _____ dreams. One is just (b) _____ dream and completely baseless. Anybody may meet (c) _____ it while sleeping. Another dream is real. It is very desirable to (d) _____ conscious and great person. Generally, it is called (e) _____ future plan. To be a great person this dream is (f) _____ must. Then go ahead (g) _____ the working field. Really, if there is no real dream, there is no interest (h) _____ action. True success fully depends (i) _____ a real dream. Remember, a life without (j) _____ aim or dream is like a ship without a rudder.

13. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero article. For zero articles, use (×) marks. [Barishal Board-2023]

Covid-19 is (a) _____ infectious diseases which has taken away many lives (b) _____ the world. It has created economic crisis (c) _____ many countries of the world. Many people have lost their jobs. Many small traders compelled to leave their trades. No doubt, it is a great disaster (d) _____ the people of the world. Though the corona virus is very (e) _____ deadly, it has created awareness (f) _____ mass people. Besides we have learnt many things (g) _____ it so far. Earlier, we were indifferent (h) _____ some rules of health and hygiene. Due to Covid-19, people of the world have become more conscious regarding the rules of health. Now a days, we try to maintain social distancing. We avoid (i) _____ massive gatherings of people. We also have made a good habit (j) _____ washing hands several times a day.

14. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. (a, an, the or ×): [Dhaka Board-2023]

Rangamati is one of (a) _____ most attractive hilly districts of Bangladesh. It is located (b) _____ the western bank of Kaptai lake. Most of the visitors visit the place for its (c) _____ eye-catching natural beauty. Nature has adorned this town (d) _____ all the elements of beauty. (e) _____ hills covered with green trees present (f) _____ unique sight. There are many tourist spots here. The suspension bridge of Rangamati is (g) _____ attraction for the tourists. It is also a home of several (h) _____ ethnic groups. (i) _____ trip to Rangamati would be (j) _____ outstanding experience for the nature lovers.

15. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Mymensingh Board-2023]

There is no doubt that youth is (a) _____ best time of (b) _____ life. This is the time when it is (c) _____ most important (d) _____ one to remember (e) _____ maxim. “As you sow, so shall you reap”. One must sow (f) _____ seeds (g) _____industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) _____ this season (i) _____ reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) _____ this time lasts throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.

16. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles and zero (×) articles. [Cumilla Board-2023]

Washing hands regularly is (a) _____ important activity. It keeps us safe (b) _____ corona-virus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) _____ important. First, you have to wet your hands (d) _____ clean, running water and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) _____ soap to create foam. Lather the backs of your hands, (f) _____ your fingers and (g) _____ your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) _____ at least 20 seconds. After that rinse your hands well with clean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) _____ clean towel or tissue paper. Learn the process (j) _____ washing hands and also educate your friends about it.

17. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions, articles and zero articles. (a, an, the or ×): [Rajshahi Board-2023]

18. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions or articles. Some of the blanks may not require a preposition or an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: [Dinajpur Board-2023]

There is no doubt that youth is (a) _____ best time of (b) _____ life. This is the time when it is (c) _____ most important (d) _____ one to remember (e) _____ maxim, “As you sow, so shall you reap.” One must sow (f) _____ seeds (g) _____ industry, truthfulness and other virtues (h) _____ this season (i) _____ reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in a man (j) _____ this time lasts throughout the rest of his life and moulds his future.