SSC 2015 to 2025: Gap Filling without Clues

1.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Barishal Board 2025]

War is a curse for human (a) ____. In ancient time, war was (b) ____ only to the warriors. But at present, all people both (c) ____ and military have to suffer the (d) ____ of war. Nobody can escape (e) ____ the bombers of the (f) ____ enemies. Rich cities, fields (g) ____ with green corns are led (h) ____ ruins. (i) ____ the innocent citizens have to die a (j) ____ death.

2.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Chittagong Board- 2025]                                                                                           

It is said that a true friend is (a) ____ asset. He stands (b) ____ his friends in time (c) ____ danger. He is not (d) ____ greedy person. He (e) ____ wishes for the welfare of (f) ____ friend. But it is a matter (g) ____ regret that a true friend is very (h) ____ today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) ____ friend. He always thinks of his (j) ____ interest.

3.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Dinajpur Board 2025]                                                                                           

Afforestation means planting or preserving trees. It is just (a) ______ to deforestation. Trees and plants are part and parcel (b) ______ the environment. Ecology (c) ______ depends on them. The country will turn (d) ______ a desert unless there are trees. The trees help to protect the soil (e) ______ erosion. "Flood cannot affect those areas (f) ______ with trees. Storm cannot (g) ______ its force (h) ______ the places where there are trees. So, we should (i) ______ more and more trees for the (j) ______ of our life."

4.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Mymensing Board 2025]                                                                                           

Money is a (a) ______ of exchange that is widely accepted in transactions for goods and services. We buy daily essentials (b) ______ money. Money is needed (c) ______ treatment if a family member falls sick. We buy gift with (d) ______ and give it to our (e) ______ ones. Money is also needed to (f) ______ future needs of family, and others. So, money should not be (g) ______ unnecessarily. Spending money unnecessarily is (h) ______. We will not waste (i) ______. It is always better to prioritize our essentials in (j) ______ money.

5.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Rajshahi Board 2025]                                                                                           

Housing is one of the greatest (a)….. in our country. Thousands of people in big (b)…… like Dhaka and Chattogram (c)…… in the footpaths. In rural (d) …… there is also an acute (e) …… of housing. The cost of construction is (f) …… day by day. At present it is very (g) …… for the (h) people to (i) …… the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) …… to be solved soon.

6.       Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Sylhet Board 2025]                                                                                           

Housing is one of the greatest (a)….. in our country. Thousands of people in big (b)…… like Dhaka and Chattogram (c)…… in the footpaths. In rural (d) …… there is also an acute (e) …… of housing. The cost of construction is (f) …… day by day. At present it is very (g) …… for the (h) people to (i) …… the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) …… to be solved soon.

7. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Dhaka Board 2024]

Students teachers' relationship is regarded as the relationship (a)  parents and children. A teacher is next (b)  parents. Parents (c)  up children. On the (d)  hand, a teacher guides the students to materialize their (e) . A teacher spreads the (f)  of education to remove the (g)  of ignorance. As a (h) , a student can see the path of prosperity. Thus, a teacher helps build up a civilized (i) . So he is really called (j)  architect of a nation.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Mymensingh Board 2024]

To earn fame in life man has to possess some good qualities. Among them honesty is the best. The man (a)  possesses this quality is the happiest man (b)  the earth. All the people respect him (c)  his honesty. On the other hand (d)  dishonest man is hated by all. By telling (e) , a man may prosper for the time (f) , but finally he is to suffer a (g) . We must be honest (h)  our thoughts and deeds. Childhood is the best time to (i)  honesty. It is our moral (j)  to give our children proper idea about what is right and what is wrong.

9. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Cumilla Board 2024]

Man is a social being. So he lives (a)  a society. Mutual understanding and cooperation are (b)  to ensure a peaceful society. (c)  produce ideal members of a (d) , an ideal family contributes a (e) . A child's future behaviour is greatly influenced (f)  the culture of his family. (g)  a child is born and brought (h)  in a rude and chaotic environment, he also becomes (i)  in behaviour and creates (j)  and indiscipline in the society.

10. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board 2024]

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

11. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use one word for each gap.[Dinajpur Board 2024]

English is a widely (a)  language. In our country we (b)  it as a (c)  language. It is not our (d)  tongue. Naturally, it is very (e)  to learn. We have a very poor (f)  on this language. As a result, we don't (g)  interest in this language. For all these (h)  English is (i)  for us to (j) .

12. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Jashore Board 2024]

The earth is a vast planet. It is (a)  in shape. One third of its total area is land while the other three portions are covered with (b) . The water areas are divided into oceans, seas and (c) . The surface of the land area is (d)  of variety. There are high hills, green forests (e)  stretches of deserts. The land mass is divided (f)  some continents. Under each continent, there are a (g)  of countries. The interior of the earth is (h)  in mineral resources. There is existence of life only on (i)  earth. But, this existence of life would be impossible (j)  sunlight. In fact, sunlight is the prerequisite for the existence of all types of living beings.

13. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap.[Chattogram Board 2024]

Modern civilization is the (a )  of science. Science has worked (b)  a magician in the world. We can't do even a (c)  day without the help of science. Many quick means (d)  communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e)  greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f)  eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g)  in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h)  has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power, (i)  diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) .

14. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.[Sylhet Board 2024]

You are the students of class ten, (a)  highest class of the school. To come to this (b)  you had to undergo (c)  lot of hardship and had to make effort. None of you can deny the fact of getting help (d)  many dedicated and friendly teachers. This is however, (e)  usual process. What tremendous jobs the teachers shouldered to bring you (f)  this stage! All these have been done to you to help you (g)  becoming a (h)  person, having (i)  ability and integrity (j)  your own excellence.

15. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board 2024]

Our forests are a part of our environment. To (a)  ecological balance, forest are necessary. But the amount of forests of the country (b)  being shrunk day by day. Some people remain (c)  with their personal benefits. They do not (d)  of the environment. Trees produce oxygen and (e)  the environment cool and prevent the rise of temperature. Whereas, some greedy people, out of their self-interest, (f)  the forests by cutting down trees at (g) . They should know and realize that indiscriminate (h)  down of trees destroys the ecological balance. They should also realize that if this destruction (i) , one day our country may turn into a desert. We hope that they will ultimately realize the (j) .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Dhaka Board-2020]

Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.

35. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) — the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) — organic fertilizer made mainly (c) — cow dung and earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) — chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) — cost has come down. It takes (f) — fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) — and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) — planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) — area. So, proper (j) — of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector.

36. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

Diligence means an (a) — to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) —. From the (c) — of the world, human beings have been (d) — with nature to keep hold of their (e) —. If they did not struggle, they might have (f) — long ago. Thus, we see that diligence is (g) — in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h) — diligent, makes a better result (i) — those who are not. So, to be (f) — everybody should be diligent.

37. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [ Cumilla Board-2020]

Education is one of the basic (a) — of a human being and is (b) — for every kind of development. It (c) — us to make right choices in (d) —. It enhances our ability to raise (e) —, store food, protect the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It provides (g) — with an enlightened awareness about things. (h) — education has to be defined. It (i) — not merely getting degrees from schools, (j) — and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.

38. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chattogram Board-2020]

Patriotism is an (a) — quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) —. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) — duties and works for the (d) — and (e) — of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) — it. If he does and (g) — his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) —. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) — patriotism is very bad. All should (j) — off it from their hearts.

39. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board 2020]

Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) — offence. It degrades (b) — standard of education. If the students of (c) — country do not acquire (d) — education, there will be no development for (e) — country. (f) — examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) — good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) — only aim in the lives of all students. (i) — educated man cannot support adopting (j) — unfair means in the examination at all.

40. Fill in the gaps with suitable words. Use one word for each gap: [Barishal Board-2020]

Terrorism is a (a) — threat and major concern (b) — almost all the countries. Terrorists damage (c) — human lives and properties (d) — panic and terror. The cause of terrorism mainly (e) — to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) — groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) — not impossible (h) — different intellectuals and peace (i) — nations work (j) —.

41. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board 2019]

Once a farmer had a great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) — sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning, he started running as (f) —as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.

42. Fill in the blanks with suitable word. Use only one word for each gap. [Chattogram Board 2019]

Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered as a (c) —. Road accidents occur for (d) — reasons. Many factors are (e) —for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.

43. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board 2019]

Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big (b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.

44. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board 2019]

Nowadays, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a) — foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f) — vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i) — and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.

45. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board 2019]

A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter of (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.

46. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dinajpur Board 2019]

Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface Ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in the (f) —. Carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar Ice in the North and South poles (i) — melting. We should maintain the ecological (j) — of the environment.

47. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Cumilla Board—2019]

Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss (e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text books rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely (h) — guidebooks keep the students ignoble of the subject matter as they are written focusing on exam result (i) — a textbook covers all the details for holistic flourish (j) — a student.

48. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Jashore Board-2019]

Language plays a very important (a) — in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use (d) — for different purposes. We use language to (e) — our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f) — our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is (i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe.

49. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [All Boards 2018]

Truthfulness (a) — to the habit of speaking the truth. It is (b) — greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. The true peace and prosperity of man entirely depend (c) — it. It ennobles one’s character and gives one high (d) — in society. It may not make one rich (e) — brings peace of mind. A truthful person is loved and respected (f) — all. A truthful person cares (g) —. All religions teach us to (h) — truthful. By (i) — of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness (j) — lead the whole world to peace and prosperity.

50. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank. [Rajshahi Board 2017]

Man is the (a) — of his own fate. If he makes a proper (b) — of time and does his duties (c) —, he is sure to improve and (d) — in life. But if he does not (e) — it, he is sure to (f) —. Then he will be (g) — to drag a miserable (h) —. To spoil time is (i) — for a person. For our life is nothing (j) — the sum total of hours, days and years.

51. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board 2017]           

Every student wants to do well (a) — the examination. But it is not (b) — easy task. A student has to work (c) — for this. From the very (d) — of the year, he must be serious. He should read the (e) — books again and again. He must not memorize answers (f) — understanding. He must not make note (g) — a common source. He should have a good command (h) — English. By doing all (i) — thing, a student can hope to make (j) — excellent result.

52. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dinajpur Board 2017]

Trees are (a) — to man in many ways. They provide us (b) — oxygen without which we cannot live more than a few minutes. They supply (c) — with vitamin and food, give us shade and help to (d) — drought and flood. Unfortunately, we cannot realize (e) — importance of trees. We cut them (f) — in large numbers. (g) — it is a suicidal attempt. (h) — we do not stop (i) — acts, soon our country will, no doubt, turn (j) — a desert.

53. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Sylhet Board 2017]

Trees bear a great impact (a) — the climate. If we destroy trees (b) — random, one day the country will turn (c) — a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of greenhouse (d) —. Again, there will be no rain and as a result the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e) — agricultural country and our economy is dependent on (f) —. Again, our agriculture (g) — on rain. So, trees have a (h) — effect on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) — flood and many other natural (j) —.

54. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank:

Sleep is one of (a) — most important factors (b) — human life. (c) — sound man cannot go (d) — sleeping. Sleep is (e) — healing medicine of the troubled (f) —. It relieves physical and mental pain. Night is the proper time of (g) —. But if (h) — man has to pass a sleepless night, he never feels well. He loses energy and peace of mind. As a result, he becomes indifferent (i) — his (j) — and responsibilities.

55. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Jashore Board 2017]

A great (a) — of people speak English all over (b) — world. Some people use (c) — as a first language and some people take it as (d) — second language. Many international organizations now (e) — on English to communicate with offices in different (f) —. Their advertisements published (g) — different newspapers are in English. They also want people who possess a good (h) — over English. People seeking (i) — can’t expect to get a good one (j) — knowing English.

56. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Cumilla Board 2017]

The Eiffel Tower was named (a) — Gustavo Effiel, a Frenchman who built (b) — Tower. He graduated from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work for a railway (c) — company. For years Gustave made plan (d) — plan of dams, factories, stations and structures of great size. All (e) — Europe engineers copied them. In the middle of 1880, a group of French industrialists persuade the government to organize (f) — World’s Fair (g) — Paris. Gustave Eiffel proposed a 989-foot tower of iron as symbol of the (h) —. Forty engineers and designers under Eiffel’s (i) — worked for two years. It was (j) — highest structure yet made by man.

57. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chittangong Board 2017]

A man of (a) — is respected always (b) — after his death for his (c) —. He is an (d) — person who devotes himself with a view to (e) — education in the society. He always (f) — people how to (g) — between right and wrong. (h) — fact, he is the authentic person (i) — the world should (j) —.

58. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Dhaka Board-2016]

Illiteracy is not (a) — boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) —. It hinders all kinds (c) — development of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) — to us. Since we are not (e) — of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) — rate. As a result, we are (g) — behind. We have to depend (h) — the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) — of our country will be possible.

59. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one world in each blank: [Rajshahi Board-2016]

Time is very (a) —. Time which is lost once is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) — for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) —, one must suffer (d) — the long run. (e) — the other hand we can go a long way (f) — realizing the value of time. Those who have become great have made (g) — use of time. They never put (h) — their work (i) — tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) — top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow them.

60. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Dinajpur Board-2016]

Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a) — of his kingdom. So, he was driven (b) — from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) — English for the defense of his country and (d) — men. But he was (e) — unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) — his kingdom several times but every time he was defeated. So, he was (g) — despair. One day while (h) — in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i) — its hope and finally at the seventh time it was successful (j) — its attempt.

61. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Cumilla Board 2016]

Honesty is (a) — to be (b) — best policy. An honest man never (c) — from the path (d) — morality. He is (e) — by (f) — but hated by (g) — (h) — enemies believe and respect an (i) — and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) — our life.

62. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Chattogram Board 2016]

An early (a) — can enjoy (b) — fresh air and oxygen (c) — the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time to (d) — his work properly. (e) — the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) — man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) — sleep and idleness. He does not utilize time (h) — doing his work properly. So, everyone should make (i) — habit of early (j) —.

63. Fill in the blanks with suitable word: [Sylhet Board 2016]

Housing is one of the (a) — problems of our (b) —. Thousands of people in big cities (c) — Dhaka and Chittagong dwell (d) — the footpaths. In rural (e) — also there is (f) — acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) — everyday. At present it is very (h) — for the common people to afford (i) — cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) —.

64. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [Jessore Board-2016]

A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of this (j) — interest.

65. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.    [Dhaka Board-2015]  

Scientists have (a) — reported that the surface icecaps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon di-oxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon di-oxide is high (g) — coal and oil (h) — burnt. The gas is accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) — temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and south poles (j) — melting.

66. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chittagong Board-2015]

Bangladesh is a land of (a) —. It got (b) — in 1971 (c) — a liberation war. It is located (d) — South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as the city of mosque. About 14 crore people live here. Most of them are poor and (e) —. They earn their livelihood (f) — agriculture. But educated and skilled people work (g) — offices and factories. Our main food is rice and fish. It is a country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone’s eyes. It is in fact (h) — large village. The people of Bangladesh are very (i) —. There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j) —.

67. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2015]

Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.

 68. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barisal Board-2015]

We live in an age of (a) —. We can see (b) — influence of science in all spheres of our daily life. Science is a constant (c) — of our daily life. We have (d) — the impossible things possible by means (e) — science. The modern civilization is a (f) — of science. At present we can (g) — travel from one place to another. (h) — ancient time journey was difficult. (i) — had to spend much (j) — and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the greater welfare of mankind.

69. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board-2015] 

Once there lived (a) — poor man. He could hardly maintain his family (b) — he did not have any land (c) — cultivation. One day he bought (d) — wonderful goose. The goose laid a (e) — egg every day. In a few months he became rich. But he was a (f) — greedy man. He thought that there (g) — more eggs in the belly of the goose. He wanted to get all the eggs (h) —- a time. So, one day, he killed the goose and cut its belly open with (i) — knife. But alas! there was no egg. Thus, the greedy farmer (j) — the useful goose.