Right Forms of Verbs [Answers]

SSC English Board Questions: Right Forms of Verbs Answers

1. Dhaka Board-2015: 

Today women are playing an important role in all spheres of life. Once they were (a) dominated by men. They are no longer (b) confined within the four walls of their parents’ or husbands’ house. They have (c) come out of the kitchen and are (d) working hand in hand with men. By (e) taking higher education, they are becoming pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) been able to prove their worth. They (g) are contributing much to the economy of the country. Now, it (h) has come to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible (i) keeping half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) needs no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of the country.

2. Chittagong Board-2015: 

Today women (a) play an important role in all spheres of life. They no longer (b) are confined to the four walls of their husband’s house. They have come out of their kitchens and (c) are working hand in hand with men in all the development works of the government. By (d) receiving higher education they (e) are becoming pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, etc. They have (f) been able to prove their worth. They (g) are contributing much to the economy of the country. Now it has (h) come to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible (i) keeping half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) needs no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of the country.

3. Rajshahi Board-2015: 

According to the history, women in the past were (a) confined within the four walls. But at present they (b) are no longer captive to their parents’ or husbands’ house. With the passage of time, the outlook and attitude have been (c) developed as men and women are (d) adapting themselves with the changing society. By (e) receiving education they are (f) becoming pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials etc. They are (g) working hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They (h) are now able to prove their worth. They (i) are contributing much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) keeping half of our population idle at home.

4. Barisal Board-2015: 

Traffic jam (a) is a common affair in the big cities of our country. This problem (b) is caused by the ultimate consequences of rapid growth of population and the number of vehicles. Most often this problem (c) occurs in the congested areas where the roads are very narrow. Overtaking tendency also (d) causes traffic jam. Some drivers (e) disobey the traffic rules. They (f) drive the vehicles carelessly. Traffic jam (g) causes great sufferings to the ambulances (h) carrying patients. Office goers and school-going children also (i) suffer a lot due to traffic jam. However, this problem (j) can be solved to an extent by imposing traffic rules strictly.

5. Sylhet Board-2015: 

You must have (a) heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) is our national poet. He (c) is known as a rebel poet as well. But he (d) was born in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) engulf his potentiality. When the first World War broke out, he (f) joined the army. After the war, he (g) began to write poems. He wrote especially for the downtrodden. He (h) is called the Shelly of Bangla Literature. His poems and songs (i) inspired the Bengalis in the Liberation War. So, we should (j) follow his footprints in our life.

6. Dhaka Board-2016: 

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) depends on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) lead a lazy life. We should all (c) build up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) work hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e) remembered that industry is the key to success. If we (f) idle the days away, we (g) will lag behind. The nations that (h) are industrious (i) reach the pinnacle of development. So, we (j) should follow them.

7. Rajshahi Board-2016: 

Happiness (a) is a relative term. A person with a crown (b) living in a palace may not be happy. Whereas a day labourer may (c) find happiness (d) living in a shabby hut. Again happiness (e) varies from person to person. A beggar (f) may be happy if he (g) gets a coin but a businessman who can (h) earn a huge sum of money a day (i) may not be happy. Everyone (j) wants to be happy.

8. Dinajpur Board-2016: 

The Republic of Maldives (a) is one of the smallest countries of South Asia. It (b) has 1199 islands that (c) cluster into 26 major atolls. People who (d) came to these islands from different parts of the world (e) have been liveding here for 3000 years. The natural beauties (f) given by God attract the tourists to enjoy them. As a result, a lot of foreign currencies (g) are earned every year from the tourism that (h) contributes a lot to the national economy. So, the Maldives (i) ranks as the best tourist destination. Special importance (j) is given by the government of the Maldives for the enhancement of tourism.

9. Cumilla Board-2016: 

“Health (a) is wealth,” (b) goes the proverb. We cannot (c) purchase it. We cannot (d) borrow it. We must (e) build our body by (f) following the rules of health. People (g) struggle against germs that (h) harm the body since their birth. Medicines (i) are invented to kill germs, but we have to (j) keep the body fit by ourselves through the maintenance of the rules of health.

10. Chattogram Board 2016

Many students (a) neglect their studies from the beginning of the year. When the examination (b) approaches, they start (c) preparing/ reading very seriously. Sometimes they (d) collect notes from their friends. Most of the time they get their notes (e) prepared by their private tutors. They (f) memorize these notes without (g) understanding. As a result, their power of (h) thinking does not develop. If they find any new question in the examination, they can’t (i) answer it properly. As a result, many students can’t do well in the examination. If they had read seriously from the very beginning of the year, they (j) would have got better results in the examinations.

11. Sylhet Board 2016

Men (a) have traveled ever since they first appeared on the earth. In primitive times, they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places. They (b) protected themselves with simple weapons. Their journeys (c) were long, tiring, and often dangerous. Being intelligent, they soon (d) discovered easier ways of traveling. They (e) rode on the backs of their domestic animals. They (f) made boats and used them to travel across water. Traveling, of course, has now (g) become a highly organized business. There are vehicles which (h) provide us with comforts and security. If we want to go abroad, we (i) need a passport and a visa. If we (j) lose any of them, our journey may be ruined.

12. Jessore Board-2016

At present, Bangladesh (a) is facing the unemployment problem. This problem already (b) has taken an alarming dimension. The government (c) is trying to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) solved without (e) making them skillful. Education (f) is a must. It (g) enables a man to get a job. A job does not mean (h) doing official work only. Self-employment is a solution to this problem. It means (i) engaging oneself in economic activities. The government is giving the educated youths financial help and training with a view to (j) making them self-reliant.

13. Rajshahi Board 2017

There are several reasons why friendship (a) is so necessary in human life. A man without a friend is like a man (b) living in the wilderness. Moreover, it (c) enables him to understand his surroundings in a better way. By (d) speaking to a friend, a man can get relief. The advice (e) given by a friend is sometimes more reliable than his own judgment. Thus, it is (f) thought that friendship is really important. But a man must (g) take time while (h) choosing a friend. If he (i) fails to select the right person as a friend, he (j) suffers in the long run.

14. Dhaka Board 2017

Edison never (a) went to school. All education that he ever got (b) was given to him by his mother. At the age of twelve, he was put to (c) work on a railway. Having a great deal to do with newspapers, he (d) learned to pick up the art of (e) printing and he printed a newspaper of his own named “The Weekly Herald.” One day he (f) rescued a station-master’s child who was nearly (g) run over by a train. The station-master, out of gratitude, (h) taught him how to use the telegraph. Young Edison soon (i) acquired great skill at the telegraph. When only twenty, Edison (j) invented a new telegraph which was extremely useful.

15. Dinajpur Board 2017

Child labour has (a) been forbidden internationally by the UN. To make a child (b) do the work that is suitable for a man is punishable. Yet in the third world countries, the number of child labourers (c) is going up day by day. Bangladesh (d) is one of these countries. Though the government is committed to (e) dissuading rich people from engaging children in laborious work, things are not so easy. Poverty (f) is the first impediment in this field. The poor parents want to get additional earnings by (g) employing their children in work. Many children (h) are working at different sectors now. But this should not be (i) allowed. We should immediately (j) address this problem.

16. Sylhet Board 2017

A walk by the riverside in the evening (a) is very useful and pleasant. One (b) gets not only beautiful sights but also (c) refreshing air. It (d) refreshes the mind when one (e) takes a walk by the riverside. Bangladesh is a riverine country, and you can (f) avail yourself of this opportunity of (g) walking by the riverside. In the cities, there are parks where you can go for a walk. This will help you (h) stay fit. But if you (i) do not take it regularly, you will not be able to (j) reap the benefit.

17. Barishal Board-2017

Malaria (a) is caused by a kind of mosquito. If a mosquito (b) bites a man who (c) has malaria, it will carry away some of the germs of the disease. If this mosquito then bites a healthy man, the germs may (d) enter into his blood and he gets malaria. Mosquitoes (e) lay their eggs in standing water. If there was no standing water, there would be no mosquitoes and so there (f) would be no malaria. Sometimes people (g) put kerosene oil on standing water and this (h) kills the mosquitoes before they (i) are big enough to (j) fly away.

18. Jashore Board 2017

One day a scholar (a) was crossing a river with a boat. Suddenly a ghastly wind (b) began to blow. The scholar (c) was trembling with fear. The boatman (d) asked him if he (e) knew how to swim. The answer from the scholar (f) was negative. Then the boatman (g) said, “Very soon you are going to (h) drown. You (i) have a lot of knowledge but it (j) is of no use at this moment.”

19. Cumilla Board 2017

Student life (a) is the golden season of life. This (b) is the time when we should (c) prepare ourselves for the future. The very habits (d) formed in student life (e) influence the later phases of life. Right from student life, they (f) should be careful in (g) maintaining discipline. They should (h) use their time properly. If they do not use their time, they will not (i) succeed in life. They should (j) be punctual from the very beginning of their student life.

20. Chittagong Board 2017

Price hike of household products (a) is now a problem for us. Every day we (b) face it. Most of our people who (c) have low income are in danger. They (d) are thinking of purchasing meat and fish as they (e) require. The price of vegetables is also high. We are to bargain (f) to buy simple products. Many times the buyers (g) are cheated. There (h) should be a fixed price for every item. Then it (i) would be possible to make the buyers free from harassment. Government (j) should fulfill our expectations.

21. All Boards 2018

One day the great poet Ferdousi (a) was asked by Sultan Mahmood to (b) compose Shahanama in honour of the Sultan. The Sultan (c) promised to pay Ferdousi a gold coin for each verse. Ferdousi (d) finished the writing and it (e) was found to (f) contain sixty thousand verses. Now Sultan (g) did not agree/ refused to pay sixty thousand gold coins. He (h) wanted to pay silver coins instead of gold coins. The poet (i) refused/ did not agree to take silver coins and (j) returned to his village.

22. Dhaka Board 2019

Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) inspires a man to shed the last drop of blood to (b) defend the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) is no better than a beast. A true patriot (d) is honored by all. He always (e) sacrifices for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) think only for their own interest. Those who (g) sacrifice for the country, are true patriots. They (h) are remembered even after their death. That is why the freedom fighters who (i) sacrificed their lives in 1971, are remembered and (j) honored forever.

23. Chattogram Board 2019]

One day Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a) climbed a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b) picked the mango and (c) gave it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d) gave the largest share of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e) felt very disappointed. At dinner, Mina (f) noticed that Raju, as usual, (g) had an egg but she (h) did not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i) asked to see if the children (j) had washed their hands before they started eating.

24. Rajshahi Board 2019

In an educational institution, teacher-student relationship is (a) considered to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) formed on the basis of mutual (c) respect. A student always (d) owes to his teachers because he cannot but (e) take help from them in case of (f) acquiring knowledge. The sensible students never (g) forget their teachers. Moreover, they (h) remember their memorable teachers' role which helps them (i) succeed in life. So, they always (j) respect their teachers.

25. Barishal Board 2019

Over the last ten years or so, the garments industries have (a) emerged as the largest foreign currency earning sector. Hundreds of garments factories have (b) been set up throughout the country. The most remarkable characteristic of the garments industries (c) is the revolutionary change that has (d) taken place in the lives of thousands of poor women across the country. Women who (e) were confined to household work, suddenly (f) found a new way of earning. A job at a garments factory (g) gives a woman not only a steady income but also independence and dignity. In a garments factory, most of the workers have to (h) work above ten hours a day. But still, the women working here (i) feel happy as they think they are (j) earning their own living.

26. Sylhet Board 2019]

At present, Bangladesh (a) is facing unemployment problem. This problem already (b) has taken an alarming dimension. The government (c) is trying to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) solved without (e) helping the unemployed become skilful. So, education (f) is a must. It (g) helps a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) doing official work only. Self-employment is a solution to this problem. It means (i) engaging oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the educated youths with a view to (j) making them self-reliant.

27. Dinajpur Board 2019

Adult allowance (a) is a noble programme initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world, this kind of programme is (b) supported by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) secured and comfortable. But in our country, the adults are (d) dependened on their own sons or daughters. The adults lose the ability to work and (e) earn at this age. They (f) are treated offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) spend their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) increased and the true needy (i) should be allowed to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) will do their duty impartially to select the right person for these purposes.

28. Cumilla Board—2019

Love for one’s own country (a) is known as patriotism. Everyone should (b) have a great love for his country. Many of our freedom fighters (c) sacrificed their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) will remember them forever. Some people are (e) working persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) can be a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) occurs in the country, a patriot (h) stands by the affected people. We (i) should follow the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) committing any crime that is harmful to our country.

29. Jashore Board-2019

Most of the students of our country are experts in (a) memorizing answers. They do not (b) make notes themselves. They get them (c) prepared by their tutors. Their tutors (d) exercise their brain for the students. So, the (e) thinking power of the students does not (f) develop. They do not have any (g) command of their language. They, of course, (h) can do well in the examination. But, for this, they can (i) claim no credit of their own. This result does not (j) help them in their later life.

30. Dhaka Board-2020

Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) causes traffic jam. Mainly it (b) occurs in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) creates traffic jam. Some drivers (d) violate the traffic rules and (e) drive carelessly. It (f) gives a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) carrying patients cannot (h) reach hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) suffer due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) solved immediately.

31. Rajshahi Board-2020

We (a) owe to our nature for (b) bestowing us with her gifts lavishly. We (c) have a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) belongs to us, is very fertile. We (e) should not be ungrateful to our soil. But our activities (f) show that we have (g) become ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) causing soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) losing its fertility which has (j) enabled us to grow crops easily.

32. Cumilla Board-2020

According to the history, women in the past were (a) confined within the four walls. But at present, they (b) are no longer captive to their parents’ or husbands’ house. With the passage of time, the outlook and attitude have been (c) developed as men and women are (d) adapting themselves to the changing society. By (e) working hard, they are (f) becoming pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials, etc. They are (g) working hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They are now able to (h) prove their worth. They (i) contribute much to the economy of the country. Now, it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) keeping half of our population idle at home.

33. Chattogram Board-2020

Self-control (a) is a great power. It (b) breeds all other virtues. Man generally (c) acts on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires (d) damage the purity of heart and mind (e) leading to the degradation of human nature. It is self-control that can help a man (f) build up a pure character which is very essential (g) to rise above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h) be compared to self-control to (i) overcome inhumanity. So, everybody (j) should consider for being self-controlled.

34. Sylhet Board 2020

Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) causes traffic jam. Mainly it (b) occurs in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) creates traffic jam. Some drivers (d) violate the traffic rules and (e) drive carelessly. It (f) gives a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) carrying patients cannot (h) reach hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) suffer due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) solved immediately.

35. Barishal Board-2020

Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a) refers to the condition in which both men and women (b) are treated equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c) ensuring the participation of both, the social and economic development (d) cannot be established. Elimination of gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e) ensuring human rights. Our government already (f) has taken some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g) keep pace with men. But our social setup is (h) creating a barrier in different ways. We should (i) broaden our outlook and come forward to (j) eliminate gender inequality from the society.

36. Mymensingh Board-2020

You must have (a) heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) is our national poet. He (c) is known as a rebel poet as well. He (d) was born into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) hinder his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) joined the army. After the war, he (g) was inspired to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) inspired people against oppression. He (i) is called/ was called the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) remember him for his great deeds.

37. Dhaka Board-2022

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) depends on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) idle away our time. We should all (c) build up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) work hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e) remembered that industry is the key to success. If we (f) idle the days away, we (g) will lag behind. The nations that (h) are industrious (i) reach the pinnacle of development. So, we (j) should follow them.

38. Mymensingh Board-2022

Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) has made intercommunication easier. It (b) has made our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c) has become smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) helps its users watch TV and use social media like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. We (e) can do almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) send the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) increased noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) are dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) enhancing online education. But excessive use of it causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) should not use it excessively.

39. Cumilla Board-2022

You must have (a) heard the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) is our national poet. He (c) is known as a rebel poet as well. He (d) was born in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) hinder his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) joined the army. After the war, he (g) began to compose poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) inspired people against oppression. He (i) is called the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) remember him for his great deeds.

40. Rajshahi Board-2022

Truth always (a) prevails in the world. Falsehood may (b) reign for the time being. Those, who (c) are engaged in (d) preaching the truth are (e) respected by the people. Those who (f) feel interest in telling lies cannot (g) prosper in life. They may prosper seemingly. But, after all, they become really (h) defeated. Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i) understand what was good for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet, he never (j) stopped teaching good things.

41. Dinajpur Board-2022

Social value denotes customs, beliefs, social practices, and norms. Besides, social value (a) refers to the mode of manners and the way of behavior. Social value is (b) regarded as the picture of the culture of a nation. It (c) has a great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) maintaining social values. Dishonesty, cruelty, misconduct, untruthfulness, rude behavior, etc., were strongly hated and (e) disliked in society. At present, our social value (f) is in great threat. Young people (g) show due respect to their elders. They are seen (h) indulging in different types of anti-social activities. As a result, peace and order and decent life are greatly (i) hampered. It is high time we (j) created social awareness about social values.

42. Jashore Board-2022

In an educational institution, teacher-students relationship is (a) considered to be the most important matter. It is such a relationship that is (b) formed on the basis of mutual (c) respect. A student always (d) respects his teachers because he cannot but (e) take help from them in case of (f) acquiring knowledge. The sensible students never (g) forget their teachers. Moreover, they (h) remember their memorable teachers' role which helps them (i) succeed in life. So, they always (j) owe their teachers.

43. Chattogram Board-2022

Everybody (a) knows that food adulteration (b) is a crime. Adulterated food is poisonous and (c) causes diseases. People (d) eating this kind of food (e) fall victim to liver disease, cancer, kidney failure, and so on. Some businessmen who are avaricious and (f) run after money only (g) do this heinous work. They (h) thrive on the miseries of others. They (i) deserve punishment. Some strict measures should be (j) taken to stop this abominable task of these greedy businessmen.

44. Sylhet Board-2022

Communicative competence in English is urgently (a) needed in our country. The present world (b) is developing fast and (c) going on with the advancement of technology. With a view to (d) keeping pace with the present world, we cannot help (e) learning English. The present curriculum has (f) emphasized learning English by (g) modifying the books (h) with modern information. But readers should be (i) motivated to read more supplementary books. (j) Developing an ICT-based skill can be very productive to keep pace with this advanced world.

45. Barishal Board-2022

1st January (a) is observed now as the book festival in Bangladesh. On this day, students (b) attending schools and madrasahs get new textbooks free of cost. Books (c) are the most important teaching aids for the students. If students (d) do not get books in time, their academic progress will be greatly hampered. So, the present government (e) has taken this epoch-making program. This program will undoubtedly play a vital role in (f) upgrading the standard of education. By getting books on this day, students can start (g) reading their preparation from the very beginning of the academic year. Guardians of the students also become happy to (h) see new books in the hands of their children. So, this program should be (i) continued for building an educated nation. The people of Bangladesh (j) will remain ever grateful to the present government for taking this noble initiative.

46. Dhaka Board-2023

Social value (a) refers to customs, beliefs, special practices, and norms. It (b) reflects the culture of a nation. It (c) has great educative value in our life. In the past, people were very much conscious of (d) respecting social value in each and every walk of life. Earlier each and every person (e) was very careful of social value. But at present, our social value is under a great threat. Young people don’t (f) respect their elders duly, which results in social degradation. As a result, peace and order and a decent life are greatly (g) hampered. So, with a view to (h) ensuring peace and order in society, social value is badly (i) required. Without social value, we can't (j) expect a decent, comfortable, happy, and peaceful life.

47. Mymensingh Board-2023

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) depends on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) idle away our time. We all should (c) build up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) work hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e) remembered that industry is the key to success. If we (f) idle the days away, we (g) will lag behind. The nation that (h) is industrious (i) reaches the pinnacle of development. So, we should (j) follow them.

48. Cumilla Board-2023

A proverb goes that a man without an aim is like a ship without a rudder. Likewise, a man without an aim (a) cannot reach his goal. He (b) stumbles in his way of life. So every man should (c) have a definite aim. But nothing is more difficult than the choice of profession. Students (d) find it very difficult to choose a suitable profession. Choosing a profession becomes very difficult because there (e) are many paths and courses open to them. They should (f) fix their aim according to the abilities they are (g) endowed with. Not all (h) possess the same abilities and aptitude. Students may (i) consult their teachers who are able to (j) evaluate their abilities.

49. Rajshahi Board-2023

(Same as Question 46)

50. Dinajpur Board-2023

There are various types of fever. Dengue is one of them. It (a) is caused by the bite of a mosquito (b) named ‘Aedes.’ It (c) is a serious health hazard. Vomiting, high temperature, and a drop in blood platelets make the patient tormented. Many patients (d) die if blood platelets (e) go below 50. Much care and proper treatment (f) are needed to save dengue-affected patients. In order to (g) keep ourselves free from dengue, we (h) need to keep our environment clean. The living places of Aedes larvae should (i) be destroyed with a view to (j) keeping ourselves aloof from mosquito bites.

51. Jashore Board-2023

Most of us (a) have the wrong mentality of measuring success in life. Many poor adults (b) claim that the possession of wealth (c) ensures peace of mind in life. But it (d) is not always true. Many have (e) lost their health to gain wealth, but later (f) paid much of their wealth to regain health. Isn’t that ironic? Again, there are also a number of people who have (g) paid high prices for possessing their present wealth. They have (h) lost friends and family and have (i) neglected opportunities to spend precious moments with people around them. Besides, many have (j) lost peace within themselves for wanting more and more of everything.

52. Chattogram Board-2023

Abdur Rahman is a student. He (a) has appeared in the SSC Exam this year. He (b) lives in Chattogram. He (c) has been living there since his birth, but he (d) has not visited St. Martin’s Island yet. He (e) has heard a lot about the beauty of St. Martin’s Island. (f) Hearing those, he becomes very eager (g) to visit there. As he is free now, he thinks that he (h) can visit the island now. (i) Thinking this, he becomes so excited that he (j) calls his friends to a meeting.

53. Sylhet Board-2023

We should (a) observe the lifestyle of ants and bees. They (b) make good use of their time and store food for the rainy days. They never (c) waste a single moment in negligence or idleness. So they never (d) fall into extreme crisis. We (e) are the best creatures in creation. We (f) know everything, good and bad. We can (g) do better than the others. We should all (h) utilize every moment properly. Punctuality (i) is the best tonic in this regard. We should (j) follow in the footsteps of famous people.

54. Barishal Board-2023

(Same as Question 58)

55. Dhaka Board-2024

A birthday party is arranged to celebrate the day when one was born. It (a) is a happy occasion. Recently, it (b) has become a tradition to organize a birthday party. For organizing such a party, one (c) needs to spend both time and money. He/she starts (d) taking preparation some days before. A birthday cake (e) is ordered earlier. Then, he/she invites his/her close friends and relatives. Usually, friends (f) don’t want to miss such a party. On the appointed day, he/she puts on the best dress and eagerly waits for the invited guests to (g) arrive. After the arrival of the guests, he/she cuts the birthday cake. By singing "Happy Birthday to You," everybody (h) wishes him/her. The guests are highly (i) entertained with delicious food and snacks. Sometimes, there is an arrangement for music with a view to (j) making the party more enjoyable.

56. Mymensingh Board-2024

There are several reasons why friendship (a) is so necessary in human life. A man without a friend feels like a man (b) living alone in an isolated place. Moreover, it (c) enables him to lead his life in a better way. By (d) talking to a friend, a man can get relief. The advice (e) given by a friend is sometimes more reliable than his own judgment. Thus, it (f) proves that friendship is really important. But a man must (g) take time while (h) choosing a friend. If he (i) fails to select the right person as a friend, he (j) suffers in the long run.

57. Cumilla Board-2024

Proper time management makes it possible to complete any work timely. If a person (a) divides his works into smaller portions and (b) executes them accordingly, the whole work will be (c) done in time. Time is not (d) wasted because of doing the work in a planned way. As a result, enough time (e) is saved. Besides, proper use of time (f) is ensured by doing the work in this process. As each piece of work (g) is done quickly, opportunity to do additional works (h) appears. Again, due to time management, no part of work (i) remains difficult, and no work (j) ends pending.

58. Rajshahi Board-2024

Rivers generally (a) originate from a mountain or a lake. They (b) are very much important for our existence and economy. But unfortunately, we (c) are polluting our rivers by throwing industrial and domestic wastes. Most of the industries (d) do not have waste treatment plants. These kinds of industries are (e) releasing liquid wastes directly and continuously (f) polluting the water. Our unconscious people also (g) throw different kinds of waste materials into rivers. So, to keep the existence of fishes and other species (h) living in the water is impossible. It is high time the government and the people (i) worked together to save the rivers. Otherwise, a happy, prosperous, and pollution-free environment can't (j) be ensured for the next generation.

59. Dinajpur Board-2024

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) depends on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) lead a lazy life. We should all (c) build up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) work hard. No nation can prosper without industry. We should (e) remember that industry is the key to success. If we (f) idle the days away, we (g) will lag behind. The nations that (h) are industrious (i) reach the pinnacle of development. So, we should (j) follow them.

60. Jashore Board-2024

Textbooks are the rich sources of information and knowledge. They (a) play a vital role in teaching-learning activities. If a student (b) reads the textbooks thoroughly, he/she can get a clear idea about different topics. In the classroom, teachers (c) focus on the texts well. Unfortunately, some students (d) do not understand the importance of reading textbooks. Again, in many schools, guidebooks are (e) followed in the classroom. The concerned authority should monitor the classrooms with a view to (f) controlling this unexpected activity. Besides, teachers (g) should be conscious of their duties and responsibilities. A strong foundation of knowledge is impossible without reading the textbooks well. These living sources of knowledge (h) are written by the highly qualified educationists. The government is working relentlessly to (i) upgrade the standard of the textbooks. The nation (j) is waiting eagerly for the days when our students will lead Bangladesh by applying their knowledge, skill, and wisdom.

61. Chattogram Board-2024

Most of the students of our country are expert in (a) memorizing answers. They do not (b) prepare notes themselves. They get them (c) prepared by their tutors. Their tutors (d) exercise their brain for the students. So, the (e) thinking power of the students does not (f) develop. They do not have any (g) command of their language. They, of course, (h) do well in the examination. But for this, they can (i) claim no credit of their own. This result does not (j) help them in their later life.

62. Sylhet Board-2024

Science (a) means simply miracle. It (b) has brought about a change over the face of the globe. It (c) enables a man to control the forces of Nature and employ them to his service. With the help of science, we can now (d) send messages across the seas, fly in the air like the winged bird. Modern science may (e) be compared to Aladdin's magic lamp. Cinema, radio, television, gramophone, electric fan, and watch (f) are all the gifts of modern science. The cinema (g) shows the moving and talking pictures of men and women. It (h) has a great influence in our daily life. The radio (i) enables us to listen to the talks of people living hundreds of miles away from us across seas and mountains. The television (j) brings pictures seen through the wireless.