Gap Filling with Clues [Answers]

1. Dhaka Board-2015

It is useful (a) for students to take part (b) in social service. (c) By taking part (d) in social service, they can benefit themselves as well as (e) the nation. Student life is (f) a period of (g) preparation for future life. If the students do social (h) work, they will be better prepared for giving service (i) to 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) a great deal of work for the people.

2. Chittagong Board-2015

A teacher is (a) often compared with (b) an architect. He is called (c) the architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) darkness and makes the illiterate people (e) worthy citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) that the teachers are not held (g) in due respect in (h) our 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) darkness of illiteracy and superstitions (j) from the society.

3. Rajshahi Board-2015

Youth is (a) the best time of (b) life. This is the time (c) when it is most important (d) for one to remember the maxim, “As you (e) sow, so shall you reap.” One must sow (f) the seeds of industry, truthfulness, honesty, and other virtues (g) in this season to (h) reap the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root (i) in a man at this time lasts throughout the rest (j) of his life and moulds his future.

4. Barishal Board-2015

A flower is (a) the best gift of nature. It is a (b) symbol of beauty. It (c) gives us pleasure. There is nobody (d) but loves flowers. But it is (e) a matter of sorrow that a flower does not (f) last long. It blooms (g) in the morning and fades away very soon. Nowadays, flowers (h) are cultivated in our country. Many people earn their livelihood (i) by flower (j) cultivation.

5. Sylhet Board-2015

Time is very (a) precious. Time (b) which is lost once is lost forever. There is (c) a proverb, “Time and tide wait for none.” It is time which does not (d) have the relative feelings. It does not wait (e) for anyone if it is not used (f) wisely. It is really essential to realize (g) the importance of time in our life. Those who have become (h) wise would make proper use of time. They never put (i) off their work for tomorrow. That’s why they have contributed (j) a lot to the society.

6. Dhaka Board-2016

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

7. Rajshahi Board-2016

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

8. Dinajpur Board-2016

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

9. Cumilla Board-2016

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

10. Chattogram Board-2016

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

11. Sylhet Board 2016

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

12. Jessore Board 2016

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

13. Rajshahi Board 2017

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

14. Dhaka Board 2017

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

15. Dinajpur Board 2017

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

16. Sylhet Board 2017

Traffic jam is (a) a problem in all towns and cities (b) of Bangladesh. It occurs where a (c) number of vehicles crowd so close that (d) movement becomes impossible (e) for some time. It is more common where (f) the streets are narrow and have many bends. Weak traffic control systems are also largely responsible (g) for 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) forward nor backward. We have to wait and look repeatedly (j) at our watch.

17. Barishal Board 2017

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

18. Jashore Board 2017

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

19. Cumilla Board 2017

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

20. Chattogram Board 2017

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

21. All Boards 2018

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

22. Dhaka Board 2019

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

23. Chattogram Board 2019

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

24. Rajshahi Board 2019

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

25. Barishal Board 2019

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

26. Sylhet Board 2019

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

27. Dinajpur Board 2019

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

28. Cumilla Board—2019

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

29. Jashore Board-2019

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

30. Dhaka Board-2020

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

31. Mymensingh Board-2020

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

32. Rajshahi Board-2020

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

33. Cumilla Board-2020

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

34. Chattogram Board-2020

Student politics (a) hinders the normal progress of a student. It brings (b) prosperity to a few but (c) causes harm to many. Because of student politics (d) the administration of a college or university is (e) hindered. As a result, there (f) arises session jam. For this problem of the campus, student politics is (g) mainly responsible. So, we should (h) think about the necessity of student politics. Either we should (i) avoid student politics or we should bring about a (j) positive change in this sector.

35. Sylhet Board 2020

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

36. Barishal Board-2020

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