Gap Filling with Clues

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. 

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dhaka Board-2015] 

toaforin
workpreparetheby

 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 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. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Chittagong Board-2015]

indarkthefrom
anlearningoften

thatworthyour

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

3. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

inforoflife
athewhen

reapsow

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.

4. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Barisal Board-2015]

giveasymbolto
bebylastin
butthecultivate

A flower is (a) — best gift of nature. It is a (b) — of beauty. It (c) — us pleasure. There is nobody (d) — loves 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) —.

5. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Sylhet Board-2015]

athepreciousfor
greathavewise


whichoff

Time is very (a) —- thing. Time(b) —- is lost once is lost forever. 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.

6. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dhaka Board-2016]

withatabread
dislikeresponsibleto

ofprivilegein

We live in society. So, we must learn how to live (a) — peace and amity (b) — others. We have to respect others’ rights and (c) — and liking and (d) — as we expect others to respect us. We have (e) — lot of duties and (f) — in society. Education should aim (g) — making each individual fully aware (h) — these duties and responsibilities. It is true that one has (i) — learn how to earn the (j) —.

7. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Rajshahi Board-2016]

indevelopwithoutremove
ofbetweendothe

Education (a) — our ignorance and gives us light (b) — knowledge. (c) — respect (d) — imparting education, there should be no discrimination (e) — man and woman. Education is one of the human rights. If we deprive women of (f) — right of education, almost half of our population will remain (g) — darkness. No (h) — can be brought about (i) — participation of women. So, government is (j) — everything to educate women folk.

8. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dinajpur Board-2016]

offoraafford
andexpensivetheinfluence

Travelling has a beneficial (a) — on our minds. The human mind always craves (b) — change. This is (c) — by travelling in new lands. There is none who does not feel (d) — thrill of joy at the new sight (e) — experience. Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy (f) — most charming scenes (g) — nature. Though it is (h) —, it can bring a change both in body (i) — mind. Thus, travelling can help one to complete his knowledge and can be (j) — perfect man.

9. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Cumilla Board 2016]

toofavourablepeoplesoon
anmotherlandgrow

becomebuyin

Our (a) — Bangladesh is (b) — agricultural country. Most of our (c) — are engaged (d) — cultivation. Many cultivators are (e) — poor to (f) — and use modern tools. Still, they can (g) — bumper crops if the climate is (h) —. We hope to (i) — a developed nation (j) —.

10. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Chattogram Board 2016]

forsuccessfulneedof
incarelesssureput

abouta

A stitch (a) — time saves nine. This is (b) — very well-known proverb. Some people don’t care (c) — anything. They (d) — off a job (e) — tomorrow, though they are not (f) — whether the day will come. In this way, they can’t finish a work when they (g) — it. Then they say, “Alas! If we were not (h) — about our jobs when we had a lot (i) — time we could be (j) —“.

11. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Sylhet Board 2016]

aboutaccuratedominatethe
wondertowardsenergya

ofsubstitute

The modern world is undoubtedly a world of computer. It has brought (a) — a great change in our way of life. It works as a (b) — for human brain. It has enabled us to perform any difficult work (c) — in a few seconds. In the field (d) — medical science, printing, education etc. computers are doing (e) — jobs. In (f) — western countries, computers (g) — every sphere of man’s life. Our country is also gradually moving (h) — a computer culture. It saves both our time and (i) —. If we make a constructive use of it, it can render (j) — great service to mankind.

12. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Jessore Board-2016]

oftheforat
whichadulteratehardly
orinto

The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, sub-standard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food (i) —. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red handed (j) — using unhygienic food ingredients. 

13. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

numerousearlysuitableages
maintainmakemoreovera

thefresh

Morning walk is an exercise (a) — for the people of all (b) —. It gives us (c) — benefits. (d) — people who wake up (e) — and go out for (f) — walk, can enjoy (g) —morning air. (h) — this exercise helps them (i) — good health. Again, they can (j) — a good start of their work.

14. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dhaka Board 2017]













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Learning is (a) — continuous process. Learning a language depends on a process based (b) — language skills. We need to practice four skills (c) — learn a language (d) — . We learn by listening, (e) — reading and writing. But we have to learn not by (f) — but by understanding. We know that (g) — child starts to learn its mother tongue (h) — listening and lipsing and (i) — speaking. Native (j) — learn their language easily by listening and speaking.

15. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

theorfriendof
inforentire
appreciateforward

Gratefulness is (a) — acknowledgement and (b) — of help received from others. In the society we cannot do all things. Sometimes we need the help (c) — others. We are (d) — dependent in the society. A man may be in danger (e) — in problem at any time. It is a natural instinct in man to come (f) — to help the needy because of his fellow-feeling, (g) — and kinship. Gratefulness comes from (h) — depth of the heart and finds its manifestation (i) — books, words and deeds of the grateful man. The grateful man feels highly obliged (j) — the benefit he has received.

16. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Sylhet Board 2017]

forwardatupin
moveforthe
numbera

Traffic jam is (a) — problem in all towns and cities (b) — Bangladesh. It occurs where a (c) — of vehicles crowd so close 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. It is very annoying and time killing. When caught in a traffic jam, we simply get stuck (h) — at one place. We can neither move (i) — nor backward. We have to wait and look repeatedly (j) — our watch.

17. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Barishal Board-2017]

blessingtoharmfrom
childrenthedebate
onof

The issue (a) — using cell phones at school is (b) — matter of recent (c) —. Many schools are struggling (d) — prevent their students (e) — using cell phones. Guardians also have different views on allowing their (f) — to use technological devices such as cell phones, video games and (g) — internet. There are some guardians who do not want their children to use technology as it might cause (h) — to them. (i) — the other hand, some guardians do not want to deprive them of the (j) — of technology.

18. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Jashore Board 2017]

repentintheto
ofasuredo

makelife

Man is the (a) — of his own fate. If he makes (b) — proper division of his time and (c) — his duties accordingly, he will (d) — improve and prosper (e) — life. But if he does otherwise, he is sure (f) — suffer when it is too late. To waste time is as bad as to commit suicide. In fact our (g) — is nothing but the sum total (h) — hours, days, and years. If we waste (i) — morning hours of life, we shall have to (j) — afterwards.

19. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Cumilla Board 2017]

betweensayingphysicalof
onparticipationpersonalityfor

anbeneficial

Sports are very essential (a) — us. There are various types (b) — sports. Among them cricket, football, volleyball, swimming etc. are very popular. All types of sports are (c) — to us. There is relation (d) — the body and the mind. “A sound mind lives in a sound body,” is a wise (e) —. In order to win success in life, we should have a sound health which depends (f) — regular (g) — in game and sports. Sports keep us (h) — fit. Sports exercise (i) — important influence in forming one’s (j) —.

20. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Chittangong Board 2017]

betweensayingphysicalof
anpersonalityforparticipation

beneficialon

Sports are very essential (a) — us. There are various types (d) — sports. Among them cricket, football, volleyball etc. are very popular. All types of sports are (c) — to us. There is a relation (d) — the body and the mind. “A sound mind in a sound body,” is a wise (e) —. In order to win success in life, we should have sound health which depends (f) — regular (g) — in game and sports. Sports keep us (h) — fit. Sports have (i) — important influence in forming one’s (j) —.

21. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [All Boards 2018]

apparentbadliein
sortshaveofaware

aboutcope

Bangladesh (a) — in the southern part of Asia. She is now (b) — in the grip of all (c) — of pollutions like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the (d) — sufferers of such pollution. The industrialization process (e) — Bangladesh over the past decades (f) — created significant environmental problems. We know (g) — some of the most common types (h) — environmental pollutions and ways of (i) — with them. In this case, we need (j) — most.

22. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dhaka Board 2019]

indiscriminateforsustainanticipate
disastertheerosionimperative

toan

It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges especially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever-growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural land is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialisation, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence.

23. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Chattogram Board 2019]

waterobjectsfullimportant
clothesinthemade

currentsforces

The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b) — objects. Natural (c) — are stone, trees, air and (d) —. Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e) — and chemicals. Natural (f) — are cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) —. Life exists (h) — different conditions. It is very (i) — to keep (j) — environment clean.

24. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

dangerrecentlyvictimaccused
faultthatbythe

awarestrict

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

25. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Barishal Board 2019]

charmmangrovethebeauty
sightlongestbewitchingwild

risingwithin

The seabeach of Cox’s Bazar is a (a) — gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) — waves are always a pleasant (c) — which cools our mind (d) — a moment. It is the (e) — seabeach in the world. (f) — Saint Martin’s Island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of the island is simply (g) —. The Sundarbans, the largest (h) — forest of the world, is another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i) — life and mysterious setting make it more (j) —.

26. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Sylhet Board 2019]

oftheforat
whichadulteratehardly
orinto

The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, substandard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently, government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food adulteration. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red-handed (i) — using unhygienic ingredients (j) — are really harmful to human body.

27. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

miraclethirstnetworkof
withinadvanceshortconnect

withsmall

Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) — a telephone set. To get Internet (c) —, it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays, an Internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It’s a (j) — like Aladin’s magic lamp.

28. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Cumilla Board—2019]

ahinderindevelopment
withjointoferadicate

boonlag

Bangladesh is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.

29. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Jashore Board-2019]

athesickand
togeneralof
withtreat

A hospital is the home for (a) — sick. It gives medical (b) — to them free (c) — cost. A hospital is (d) — run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) — indoor sections. (f) — great number of the (g) — people are treated in (h) — outdoor section. People attacked (i) — serious illness are admitted (j) — the indoor section.

30. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Dhaka Board-2020] 

darkthefroman
learningoftenmidstthat

worthyin

An ideal teacher is (a) — compared with (b) — architect. He is called (c) — architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) — and makes the illiterate people (e) — citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) — the teachers are not held (g) — due respect in our society. They lead a humble life in the (h) — of want. Still, they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) — of illiteracy and superstitions (j) — the society.

31. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

restnationculturethe
walksthroughouthistorytradition

somenumber

Festivals have always been integral parts of our tradition and culture. We have a (a) — of festivals which we celebrate (b) — the year. Some of our (c) — festivals are related to our (d) — of Independence and Language Movement. (e) — are related to our religions and the (f) — are related to our art and (g) —. Whatever may be (h) — occasion, people from all (i) — of the society take part in these festivals spontaneously. We should continue the (f) — of our festivals.

32. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

developfearconsciousboth
forpunishbetowards

Nowadays, parents are very (a) — of the harmful effect of (b) — on children. Child Psychologists think that (c) — physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) — a child’s growth and (e) —. It may lead to (f) — and hatred of the person who (g) — the child. Again, if a child (h) — punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i) — others. So, rude behaviour gradually (j) — in him.

33. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Cumilla Board-2020]

dullthesuccessboth
victoryifwethem

keeneasily

Without effort, there can be no (a) — in life. Life loses its interest (b) — there is no struggle. Games become (c) —, if there is no competition in (d) — and if the result can be (e) — foreseen. No matter we win (f) — game or lose it, the (g) — the contest, the greater the interest. A (h) — is not a real triumph unless (i) — the sides are equally strong. Whether (j) — like it or not, life is a continuous competitive examination.

34. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Chattogram Board-2020]

thinkpositivearisehinder
normalavoidmainlyhamper

causeprosperity

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.

35. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Sylhet Board 2020]

aboutbetweenofbasic
noeducatealmostwill


lightlight

Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a) — of knowledge. In respect (b) — imparting education, there should be (c) — discrimination (d) — man and woman. Education is one of the (e) — human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f) — of education (g) — half of our population (h) — remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i) — without the participation of woman. So, the government is doing everything to (j) — the womenfolk.

36. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once. [Barishal Board-2020]

thisdisgracewithfortunate
inhavethoughthe

stomachto

Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. It is (a) — that this has become very accepted (b) — our society. Only poverty is responsible for (c) —. In a family of five or six children, the parents (d) — to send their kids to work so that they can fill their empty (e) —. These poor and helpless children are rewarded (f) — all kinds of abuse (g) — they work hard all day long. No other thing is as (h) — as child abuse for a nation. (i) — government has taken necessary measures (j) — check it.

37.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. 0.510=5 [Dhaka Board 2023]

independent nature neighbour large share

number abode source to Asia













Bangladesh is a south (a) — country. It is blessed with (b) — beauty. Natural resources abound in this country. Bangladesh (c) — boundary with India and Myanmar. The three sides of the country are surrounded by these two (d) —. The Bay of Bengal is (e) — the south of Bangladesh. The majority of the (f) — mangrove forest Sundarbans lies in this country. This forest is the (g) — of the world famous Rayal Bengal Tiger. A (h) — of rivers have criss-crossed this forest. It is also a great (i) — of natural wealth. Bangladesh got her (j) — through a nine month long freedom war.

38.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.  0.510=5 [Mymensingh Board 2023]
well bookish burning competitive newspaper
cannot enrich water knowledge current













A student must have the habit of reading newspaper every day. Mere (a) — knowledge is not enough in this (b) — world. Newspapers help him (c) — his general knowledge and make him aware of the (d) — issues both inside and outside the country. A man who doesn’t read (e) — is like a frog in a narrow (f) —. Being ignorant of the (g) — affairs, he (h) — take part in the talks and discussions in an enlightened society and feels like a fish out of (i) —. By reading newspapers one can widen one’s range of (j) — in the field of science, history, geography, literature etc.

39.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.  0.510=5 [Cumilla Board 2023]

daughter to any an and

live such be the and













The development of a nation is not (a) — easy task. It depends on the willingness (b) — sacrificing attitude of the valiants sons and (c) — of the soil. They don’t work for (d) — appreciation or reward for themselves. Their vision (e) — to make the world a better place (f) — live in. They are always proud of (g) — selfless ventures. Their mission is to serve (h) — greater interest of humanity. They spend their (i) — for the welfare of people, the society (j) — the country as a whole.

40.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.  0.510=5 [Rajshahi Board 2023]

trade tour era without consider

dream poor off grow mega













The Padma multi-purpose bridge has opened a new (a) — in the history of Bangladesh. This (b) — project has been implemented (c) — any foreign aid. The southern 21 districts were cut (d) — from the mainland by the mighty Padma river. So, this vast area could not keep pace with the other parts (e) — economic development. But, direct connection with the capital by this bridge is going to expand (f) — and commerce. Besides (g) — is also going to speed up. All these are contributing a lot to our economic (h) — and surely reduce the (i) — of those regions. The construction of the bridge which was our long-cherished (j) — at last came true.

41.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.  0.510=5 [Dinajpur Board 2023]

revolutionary bless wonder social needless

world essential present closer demerit













All we know that mobile phone is the most (a) — invention of modern science. Nowadays, it is very (b) — for us. At (c) —, it is very small and light. (d) — changes have been brought about in (e) — communication by mobile phone. The whole (f) — has now become smaller and (g) — unbelievably in respect of communicating information. But it is (h) — to say that mobile phone has some (i) — too. Over all, it is a great (j) — for mankind.

42.  Fill in the blanks of the following text with the clues given in the box.  0.510=5 [Jashore Board 2023]

way fair acquire learners supervise

degrade suffer case assess examination













Examination is the process of (a) — the academic knowledge of the (b) —. So, it should be absolutely (c) —. The authority should conduct and (d) — it in the best possible (e) —. Adopting unethical activities in the (f) — is a great offence. It (g) — the standard of education. In (h) — of the students’ failure to (i) — true education, the nation will (j) — greatly. So all students should make the best use of time in order to be truly educated.

43.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box.  0.510=5 [Chattogram Board 2023]

added brought later origin When

seeds   chocolate tree vanilla produce













About one thousand years ago, chocolate, was so valuable that it was used as money! Chocolate comes from the Cacao (a) — that grows near the equator. (b) — the trees are seen to (c) — pods, the farmers collect the (d) — from them. Then sugar, cinnamon, (e) —, milk and other spices are (f) — to the matured seeds. The (g) — of chocolate is interesting. Colombus (h) — Cacao beans to Spain first. (i) —, people learned how to change (j) — from liquid to solid. And by 1847, they started enjoying chocolate candy bars!

44.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words.  0.510=5 [Sylhet Board 2023]

compulsory across continuous wide environment

writing second learn reason vocabulary













English language has a world (a) — importance. It is the (b) — language in our country. We study it as a (c) — subject from class I to class XII. Even then, we are not able to (d) — well. There are so many (e) — behind it. Firstly, there is no (f) — development of the syllabus according to the class standard. Secondly, the examinations are taken only based on (g) — skill. Thirdly, lack of (h) — is responsible for it. Another problem is the lack of English speaking (i) —. Finally, there is a shortage of English teachers (j) — the country.

45.  Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.510=5 [Barishal Board 2023]

acquire smooth on respective process

human place to able without













Language is a way of human communication. And the (a) — to use any language is called the language skill. All (b) — beings acquire this skill from their (c) — environment. That is, human babies begin (d) — acquire this language skill from just after their birth. If this process continues (e) — any obstruction, a baby can communicate with the people of the same language (f) — within 3 to 4 years. During this period, the baby does not need to read or write for (g) — the language skill. The baby only goes (h) — listening, speaking, picking up words. This process is called acquisition of language and this acquisition mostly takes (i) — while learning one’s first language. We acquire the language skill of Bangla in this (j) —. This is why, Bangla is called our first language.

46. Fill in the blanks with 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: 0.510=5 [Dhaka Board 2024]

gentle by the big way

of visit hills nature













The Kaptai Lake is located in the hilly district of Rangamati. This is the (a)  lake in Bangladesh. The (b)  beauty of this lake is well-known to all. This huge lake stretches for miles touching different parts (c)  Rangamati district. There are rows of high mountains all around. Between the hills flows the lake water in a zigzag (d) . The bottoms of the (e)  are submerged in water. When we look at them from a distance, it seems that (f)  hills are floating on water. Being attracted (g)  its captivating natural beauty, every year a great number of nature lovers (h)  it. There is an arrangement for boat journey as well. A number (i)  colourful boats are ready to welcome the tourists. A (j)  breeze is always blowing. It cools the tourists and soothes their minds. 

47. 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. 0.510=5 [Mymensingh Board 2024]

attract fallen through and subconscious

when its special childhood at













A man cannot remember everything that happened in his (a) . But certain events are vivid in his (b)  mind. They sometimes peep (c)  his mind's eye. Very simple and trifling things are the centre of (d)  to a child. When a man grows up, he may laugh (e)  those things. For example, at the age of 6 or 7, when children's teeth start to fall, they start looking for a rat's hole, (f)  in villages. Because they have heard that if they put the (g)  tooth in a rat's hole, the rat will give them one of (h)  teeth. Believing that they find out a rat's hole (i)  put the fallen tooth inside it. This incident makes them laugh (j)  they grow up.

48. 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. 0.510=5 [Cumilla Board 2024]

nutrition  normal illiterate grow ability

malnutrition due rapid aware nutrition













Adolescence or puberty is a period after childhood. During this period physical and mental (a)  of boys and girls is so (b)  that they need proper amount of (c)  food. But many boys and girls are not (d)  of this fact. So often they suffer from (e)  which hampers their (f)  growth. Even some parents do not have the (g)  to provide their children with the (h)  they need. Sometimes it happens (i)  to the parents' reluctance, unawareness or (j) .

49. 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. 0.510=5 [Rajshahi Board 2024]

give a evil contrary from

enough justice ensure deeds result













Self purification means to keep the soul free (a)  all kinds of sins as well as from (b)  deeds. This divine quality is (c)  must in our everyday life. Only physical purity is not (d) , mental purity should be (e)  more priority. Self purification inspires one to do good (f) . One the (g) , a bad man indulges in various sinful thoughts and deeds. He does not hesitate to do (h)  or any wrong doing. As a (i) , social peace and order are disturbed. So the usefulness of self purification is undeniable for (j)  peace and harmony in the society.

50. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some words. You may use one word more than once. 0.510=5 [Dinajpur Board 2024]

personality between beneficial saying for

participation an popular physically on













Sports are very essential (a)  us. There are various types of sports. Among them cricket, football, swimming etc. are very (b) . All types of sports are (c)  to us. There is a relation (d)  the body and the mind. A sound mind lies in a sound body" is a wise (e) . In order to gain success in life, we should have sound health which depends (f)  regular (g)  in games and sports. Sports keep us (h)  fit. Sports play (i)  important role in forming one's (j) .

51. 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. 0.510=5 [Jashore Board 2024]

common the possible of by

language in medium with them













Language is the means (a)  which we share our thoughts and ideas (b)  others. It is our primary (c)  of communication. There are thousands of (d)  in the world but it is (e)  for a person to learn (f)  all. English is (g)  language of international communication. It is the most (h)  used language in the world. It also plays an essential role (i)  our lives. So, the importance (j)  learning English cannot be ignored. 

52. 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. 0.510=5 [Chattogram Board 2024]

about between of basic no

educate almost right will light













Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a)  of knowledge. In respect (b)  imparting education there should be (c)  discrimination (d)  man and woman. Education is one of the (e)  human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f)  of education (g)  half of our population (h)  remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i)  without the participation of women. So, the government is doing everything to (j)  the womenfolk. 

53. 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. 0.510=5 [Sylhet Board 2024]

with for complement of from in the leisure idle














Leisure is the moment when a person is free (a)  his work as well as his worries and tensions. It is (b)  free time when we can enjoy ourselves (c)  doing something. So leisure is pleasure but it is not wasting time in (d) . In fact, leisure and labour are (e) . In leisure we have freedom (f)  doing what gives us pleasure and refreshes our mind. Our life is full (g)  duties. Inspite of being very busy in the present age, we cannot deny the need of (h)  in life. A little leisure refreshes our mind and we can start working again (i)  renewed energy. Leisure makes us fit (j)  doing more difficult work.

54. 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. 0.510=5 [Barishal Board 2024]

female organs on prevail allow

no cause bites breed a














Dengue fever is (a)  tropical virus-infected disease. It is (b)  in more than 110 countries. It is (c)  by dengue virus. The fever is spread by (d)  Aedes mosquitoes. When the mosquito (e)  a man, the virus enters the blood cell, grows-rapidly and attacks many (f)  of the body. There is (g)  specific medicine to treat dengue infection. So, we must put emphasis (h)  preventive measures. For this we must keep our surroundings clean to stop (i)  of Aedes mosquitoes. Again we must not (j)  to accumulate water in any open space for more than two days.