Exercises on suffixes, prefixes for SSC

1. [Dhaka Board-2020] Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — (population), (c) — (employ), corruption, food (d) — (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis, etc. Considering all these, the present (e) — (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology-based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — (ready) fixed its target for the (j) — (achieve) of Digital Bangladesh by 2021.                                             

Answer: (a) Independent (b) Overpopulation(c) Unemployment (d) Shortage (e) Government (f) Overcome (g) Digital (h) Development (i) Already (j) Achievement

2. [Mymensingh Board-2020] Education is essential for any kind of (a) — (develop). The poor socio-economic condition of our country can be (b) — (large) attributed to many people’s (c) — (accessibility) to education. Many (d) — (literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) — (populate) control. It (f) — (able) us to perform our duties (g) — (proper). Education helps us to adopt a (h) — (ration) attitude. It provides us with an (i) — (lightened) awareness about things and this awareness is a (j) —- (requisite) for social development.             

Answer: (a) Development (b) Largely (c) Inaccessibility (d) Illiterate (e) Population (f) Enables (g) Properly (h) Rational (i) Enlightened (j) Prerequisite

3. [Rajshahi Board-2020] (a) — (persevere) is needed to be (b) — (success) in life. Those who do not persevere in life become (c) — (success) in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) — (fortune). (e) — (Persevere) people always become successful. (f) — (sincere) is another important virtue which (g) — (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) — (fruit). Student life is the (i) — (form) period of a man’s life. One should not (j) — (use) this period of life.

Answer: (a) Perseverance (b) Successful (c) Unsuccessful (d) Misfortune (e) Persevering (f) Sincerity (g) Enables (h) Fruitfully (i) Formative (j) Waste

4. [Cumilla Board-2020] As of famous (a) — (write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) — (visit) buy different (c) — (publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d) — (buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) — (crowd). As various books are (g) — (play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy (h) — (choose) books after a long search. This facility is (i) — (available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) — (come) to the students.

Answer: (a) Writings (b) Visitors (c) Publications (d) Buyers (e) Crowded (f) Displayed (g) Selecting (h) Chosen (i) Unavailable (j) Convenient

5. [Chattogram Board-2020] Life without (a) — (relax) and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if it does not have any time to enjoy the (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm) Leisure does not mean (i) — (averse) to work. It gives freshness and (j) — (create) to our mind.

Answer: (a) Relaxation (b) Charmed (c) Beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) Smoothness (f) Renews (g) Leisure (h) Harmful (i) Aversion (j) Creativity

6. [Sylhet Board 2020] King Solomon was (a) — (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) — (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) — (imagine). One day, the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) — (nature) and the other was (f) — (artifice). As he had a close (g) — (associate) with nature, he had been (h) — (success) to differentiate them.  In this way, his (i) — (repute) of (j) — (multidimension) knowledge spread all over the world.

Answer: (a) Famous (b) Wisdom (c) Extraordinary (d) Imagination (e) Natural (f) Artificial (g) Association (h) Successful (i) Reputation (j) Multidimensional

7. [Barishal Board-2020] Mobile phone is a great (a) — (invent) of modern science. The (b) — (consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) — (fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) — (comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) — (child) are affected much, According to the (f) — (science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) — (cure) diseases. They believe that (h) — (visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) — (repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) — (govern) should control radioactive sources.

Answer: (a) Invention (b) Consumers (c) Unfortunate (d) Becomes (e) Children (f) Scientists (g) Irreparable (h) Visibly  (i) irrepairable (j) government

8. [Dhaka Board 2019] A good student is always (a) — (mind) of his studies. He is (b) — (respect) of his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honour) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (i) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job.

Answer: (a) mindful (b) respectful (c) teachers (d) dishonors (e) misbehavior (f) studying (g) attentively (h) successful (i) determination (j) tackle

9. [Rajshahi Board 2019] Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c) — (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h) — (extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.

Answer: (a) river (b) agriculture (c) importance (d) dependent (e) insufficient (f) different (g) dries (h) extremely (i) unsuitable (j) betterment

10. [Barishal Board 2019] Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if one doesn’t have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. Work becomes (d) — (monotony) if there is no break in it! It hinders the (e) — (smooth) of life. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure doesn’t mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.

Answer: (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) freshness

11. [Sylhet Board 2019] Those who lead a (a) — (luxury) life, are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).

Answer: (a) luxurious (b) indifferent (c) amusement (d) merriment (e) self-centered (f) realization (g) unbounded (h) suffering (i) comfortable (j) betterment

12. [Dinajpur Board 2019] In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) — (resource) thing for the students. Teachers were the only guides and source of information. The students had to collect all the (b) — (inform) from the lecture of their (c) — (teach). There was no guidebook or other (d) — (refer) books in the market. During that period a teacher had to deliver a lecture by (e) — (study) the textbook. Because of the (f) — (situate) the students used to depend on the teachers (g) — (complete). As a result, there was a great (h) — relate between a (i) — (teach) and a student. Their (j) — (popular) existed among the students in the society.     

Answer: (a) valuable (b) information (c) teachers (d) reference (e) studying (f) situation (g) completely (h) relationship (i) teacher (j) popularity

13. [Cumilla Board—2019] Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons, one will learn that they never kept any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious), they were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.

Answer: (a) utilization (b) valuable (c) idleness (d) Punctuality (e) enriches (f) human (g) biographies (h) undone (i) Obviously (j) respected

14. [Jashore Board-2019] Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.

Answer: (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) renews (g) overwork (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) freshness

15. [All Boards 2018] People are (a) — (general) fond of glittering things. They are the (b) — (love) of the surface. They are concerned with the (c) — (out) show of things and beings. They (d) — (hard) bother about intrinsic value. Gold is a very (e) — (value) thing. But there are (f) —(vary) metals in nature that look like gold. They fade soon and become less (g) — (beauty). So the surface of anything should not be the key for its (h) — (measure). We all should be (i) — (care) about this truth. Otherwise, we will have to be (j) — (repent) in the long run.

Answer: (a) generally (b) lovers (c) outward (d) hardly (e) valuable (f) various (g) beautiful (h) measurement (i) cautious (j) repentant

16. [Rajshahi Board 2017] Early rising is the habit of (a) — (get) up from bed early in the morning. An early (b) — (rise) can enjoy the (c) — (fresh) of the morning air. He can hear the (d) — (melody) songs of the birds. Again, he can start his day’s work (e) — (early) than others. An early riser does not suffer from (f) — (physic) problems very often. So, he need not go to any (g) — (physic) (h) — (frequent). Thus, an early riser enjoys (i) — (vary) benefits and leads a (j) — (peace) life.

Answer: (a) getting (b) riser (c) freshness (d) melodious (e) earlier (f) physical (g) physician (h) visits (i) various (j) peaceful

17. [Dhaka Board 2017] Flowers are the symbol of love and (a) — (pure). They are (b) — (know) for their beauty and fragrance. Some flowers are (c) — (note) for their fragrance and same are for their beauty. But the rose is favourite to us for its colour and beauty. Its mother place is the city of Paris. The (d) — (japan) are exceptionally famous for its (e) — (cultivate). At present most of the countries grow rose in plenty. It (f) — (general) grows from June to November. Its scent makes us (g) — (cheer). It makes people lively, lovely, (h) — (affection) and so on. By (i) — (grow) roses in plenty, we can export them and solve our (j) — (employ) problem.

Answer: (a) purity (b) known (c) noted (d) Japanese (e) cultivation (f) generally (g) cheerful (h) affectionate (i) growing (j) employment

18. [Dinajpur Board 2017] Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Life becomes — (charm) if one does not have any time to enjoy the (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (rich) our sprit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (idle). It gives freshness to — (creat) our energy.

Answer: (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beauty (d) Monotonous (e) smoothness (f) enriches (g) overwork (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) recreate

19. [Cumilla Board 2017] Trees are (a) — (use) to man in many ways. They are companion in our day to day life. It is (b) — (possible) to build our homes, furniture etc. without trees. Trees save us from flood and (c) — (nature) calamities. It (d) — (strength) the soil. If we cut trees (e) — (discriminately) there will be ecological (f) — (balanced). So tree (g) — (plant) programme should be extended for a better, (h) — (happy), (i) — (healthy) life and (j) — (peace) environment.

Answer: (a) useful (b) impossible (c) natural (d) strengthens (e) indiscriminately (f) imbalance (g) planting (h) happier (i) healthier (j) peaceful

20. [Chittangong Board 2017] (a) — (Kind) is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b) — (kind) to the people in distress and even to (c) —- (low) animals. Some naughty boys (d) — (joy) beating the lower animals like does dumb (f) — (create). They are (g) — (harm) beings. Some animals are very (h) — (faith) and they feel no (i) — (hesitate) to risk their lives for our (j) — (protect).

Answer: (a) Kindness (b) unkind (c) lower(d) enjoy (e) creature (f) harmful (g) faithful (h) hesitation (i) protection

21. [Sylhet Board 2017] Food (a) — (adulterate) is a crime. Adulterated food is (b) — (poison) and causes (c) — (curable) diseases. Some (d) — (greed) businessmen are responsible for this (e) — (wicked). The steps so far taken by the government against those (f) — (honest) businessmen (g) — (real) deserve praise. (h) — (present), the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i) — (Hopeful), we will be able to shun this (j) — (practice) very soon.

Answer: (a) Adulteration (b) poisonous (c) incurable (d) greedy (e) wickedness (f) dishonest (g) truly (h) presently (i) Hopefully (j) malpractice

22. [Barishal Board-2017] Zahir Raihan was one of the most (a) — (talent) filmmakers in Bangladesh. He was an (b) — (act) worker of the Language Movement. He was also present at the (c) — (history) meeting at Amtala on February 21, 1952. All through his life, Zahir dreamt for a d) — (democrat) society, a society that will (e) — (sure freedom of speech and will. He made a — (legend) film Jibon Theke Neya based on the Language (g) — (Move) of 1952. He could see the (h) — (incept) of a free and (i) — (dependent) Bangladesh. And it’s a pity that this (j) — (dream) was missing at such a time when his dream came true.

Answer: (a) talented (b) active (c) historic (d) democratic (e) ensure (f) legendary (g) Movement (h) inception (i) independent (j) dream

23. [Jashore Board 2017] You should bear in mind that (a) — (confidence) assists a man to reach me. The lack of (b) — (determine) leads one to lose the confidence. You need it in order to (c) — (come) the problems of life. Fix a target and then try (d) — (sincere) to gain success. Don’t lose heart if you fail. Remember that (e) — (fail) is the pillar of success. Whereas, success without (f) — (complete) is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (g) — (mental) strong and make (h) — (prepare) for struggling to reach the goal. Nobody can be (i) — (success) in his mission. Failure makes him more (j) — (determine) to work hard.

24. [Dhaka Board-2015] The books of famous (a) — (write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) — (visit) buy books of different (c) — (publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d) — (buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) — (crowd). As (f) — (vary) books are (g) — (play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy their (h) — (choose) books after a long search. This faculty is (i) — (available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) — (come) to the students.

25. [Chittagong Board-2015] Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — (population), (c) — (employ), corruption, food (d) — (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis etc. Considering all these, the present (e) — (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — (ready) fixed its target of (j) — (achieve) ‘Digital Bangladesh’ by 2021.

26. [Rajshahi Board-2015] Money cannot buy (a) — (happy). Money is a must for our life. But it is not necessary to bring happiness. Happiness is (b) — (absolute) a (c) — (psychology) thing. It is the name of a (d) — (feel). It means the (e) — (content) of the mind. He who has (f) — (satisfy) with what he has is (g) — (real) a happy one. Above all, we should keep in mind that (h) — (world) happiness is not all. If we want to be (i) — (eternal) happy and lead a (j) — (dignify) life, we have to earn money in an honest way.

27. [Barisal Board-2015] Honesty is opposite to (a) — (honest). An honest man is not (b) — (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) — (just) to others. When he does anything (d) — (moral), he feels (e) — (comfortable). He never tells a lie. He is always (f) — (response) to his duty. We should follow the path of (g) — (honest) and leave the path of (h) — (honesty). In that case, you will be (i) — (love) by all and will be able to reach the path of (j) — (prosper).

29. [Sylhet Board-2015] King Solomon was (a) —- (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) —- (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) —- (imagine). One day Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Soloman was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) —- (nature) and the other was (f) —-(artifice). As he had a close (g) —- (associate) with nature, he had been (h) —- (success) to differentiate them. In this way, his (i) —- (repute) of (j) —- (multidimension) knowledge spreads all over the world.

30. Macbeth is Shakespeare’s (a) — (short) tragedy which tells the story of a brave (b) — (Scot) general. His name is Macbeth who receives a (c) — (prophet) from a trio of witches. It reveals that he will become the king of Scotland. He is consumed by ambition and spurred to (d) — (act) by his (e) — (ambitious) wife, Lady Macbeth. Out of (f) — (desperate), he kills King Duncan and takes the (g) — (king) from him. He soon becomes an (h) — (autocrat) ruler and resorts to committing more and more murder for his (i) — (protect) from doubt and (j) — (suspect).

31. (a) — (clean) has great (b) — (important) in our life. It is said that it is next to godliness. It is necessary to lead a (c) — (health) life. It makes life easy and (d) — (comfort). An (e) — (clean) person does not want to go out. He does not enjoy (f) — (fresh) of mind. (g) — (cleanliness) causes (h) — (comfortable) to others. So, everybody (i) — (likes) him. So, we should be (j) — (care) of the rules of cleanliness.

32. The true aim of education is the (a) — (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But were (b) — (book) knowledge is (c) — (sufficient) in this regard. Without (d) — (curricular) activities, the full blooming of body, mind and soul is (e) — (possible). Co-curricular activities include debate, (f) — (public) of magazine and (g) — (culture) activities. They teach students (h) — (modest) diligence (i) — (tight) the bondage of (j) — (friend) among the students.

33. (a) — (corrupt) is one of the greatest challenges of the world. It occurs in (b) — (vary) ways. (c) — (bribe) is one of them. Corruption is a major hindrance to the (d) — (sustain) development. It is (e) — (corrode) on the very fabric of society. We need a corruption free society in order to (f) — (sure) our all-round (g) — (develop). (h) — (extort) and (i) — (adulterate) of foodstuffs are other forms of corruption. All attempts to curb corruption have proved to be (j) — (effective).

34. Our (a) — (child) memories are full of both (b) — (beauty) and sad incidents. For example, I can (c) — (easy) remember the (d) — (memory) incidents of my school life. Our teachers told us to read (e) — (attentive). We always tried to follow their (f) — (instruct). Now, at our mature age, we realize how (g) — (effect) their advice was. Therefore, we are (h) — (high) grateful to them. This was the role of our teachers in building our character and (i) — (moral) is not (j) — (deny).

35. (a) — (Friend) is a strong (b) — (bond). It does not know (c) — (differ) between religions, between countries, between the rich and the poor, between the black and the white and so on. It is an (d) — (emotion) attachment based on mutual trust and understanding. In that sense, a friend is both (e) — (rely) and (f) — (believe) who is ready to help us in any (g) — (danger) situation. Therefore, the person who does not have a good friend is really (h) — (fortune). He is (i) — (total) deprived of enjoying the (j) — (please) of friendship.

36. Patriotism means love for one’s own country and people. It is a powerful sentiment and is an (a) (selfish) — and noble virtue. A true patriot is a great asset for a nation. His (b) — (ideal) gives him courage and strength. It (c) — (courage) him to sacrifice his life for the sake of (d) — (free) and honour of his country. By (e) — (be) a patriot, one can bring (f) — (prosper) for one’s country and remove her sufferings. But false (g) — (patriot) expression is dangerous and (h) — (disaster) Patriotism is (i) — (price) but it must o supersede the feeling of (j) — (universe) love for humanity.

37. Money is the means of leading (a) — (world) life. (b) — (short) of money makes our life (c) — (deplore). We cannot lead our life (d) — (proper) for want of money. But there is (e) — (difficult) in earning money. Our peace and prosperity are (f) — (depend) on proper (g) — (utilize) of money. Spending money in an (h) — (proper) way can lead us to the path of (i) — (destroy). So, we should be (j) — (care) in spending money.

38. Sound health is the (a) — (come) of physical exercise in a (b) — (regulate) form. (c) — (Regulate) form of exercise or (d) — (exercise) is injurious to health. Remember that if you take physical exercise, you must not be (e) — (regular). Physical exercise increases our appetite and improves (f) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (g) — (digest), he should take physical exercise. Proper (h) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (i) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (i) — (circulate).

39. Good (a) — (behave) forms an important part of our education. Our (b) — (learn) remains (c) — (complete) if we do not learn good behaviour. In our (d) — (deal) with others, we must show proper respect of others, We should have a sense of (e) — (polite) in our conduct with others. We should show respect to others which is necessary for a cultural and (f) — (discipline) – society. The (g) — (signify) of good conduct in life is (h) — (real) great. Other people are (i) — (delight) to help him. (j) — (actual) a man of good manners is a gentleman in the true sense of the term.

40. Facebook is a social networking site. It has gained much (a) — (popular) among the young generation. Sometimes our young generation waste their (b) — (value) time by browsing facebook. So, in this case parental (c) — (supervise) is a must. Many people (d) — (fine) facebook as an embrassing (e) — (invade) on others (f) — (person) privacy. However, it plays a (g) — (significance) role in (h) — (socialize) as well as natural understanding and (i) — (operation). It has also brought a great change in modern (j) — (civilize).

41. (a) — (violate) of traffic rules is not an (b) — (common) sight in our country. The (c) — (violate) go (d) — (punish). So, nobody cares for the traffic rules. Very often, an (e) — (ethical) – competition is found among the drivers to overtake other vehicles. Most of our drivers are (f) — (literate). They are very much (g) — (care) about what is going to happen. The loss of life by accident caused due to fast (h) — (drive) is not a matter to them. It is due to (i) — (proper) (j) — (implement) of traffic rules.

42. We must be (a) — (vision). To (b) — (material) our vision, we need determination and efforts. (c) — (thing) is achievable in this world without being (d) — (wear) (e) — (thing) is achievable for those who are blessed with (f) — (wise). But the persons in are (g) — (inclined) to do hard work are really (h) — (fortune). By spending time (i) — (idle), they only (j) — (fool) themselves.

43. (a) — (persevere) is a great virtue to be (b) — (success) in life. Those who persevere in life, become (c) — (success) in their mission and only blame me (d) — (fortune). Remember that the successful people are always hard-working and (e) — (persevere). So try to be persevering. (f) — (sincere) is another important virtue (g) — (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) — (appropriate). Student life is the (i) — (form) period in a man’s life. One should not (j) — (use) this period of life.

44. We are living in a (a) — (democrat) country. We have many (b) — (achieve) though we live in (c) — (poor). The country is gradually advancing towards (d) — (prosper). But political (e) — (stable) is a barrier to the path of development. The (f) — (confrontation) political environment of Bangladesh hits the economy hard. Direct (g) — (product) losses are estimated at around 1 percent of GDP due to disruptions in economic activities caused by political (h) — (disturb). For Bangladesh to comfortably reach middle income status, the country needs (i) — (last) political stability, investments to regain momentum and increasing female labour (j) — (participate).

45. The (a) — (ward) beauty of man is not his substantial beauty. His (b) — (ward) beauty makes him a bonafide man. Everyone has certain (c) — (born) qualities whereby he can become a (d) — (use) man and thus a (e) — (celebrate) person. So, we may say that (f) — (in) values are more important than (g) — (out) ones. But it is very sad that we remain (h) — (care) about our mental development. We always remain busy with how to (i) — (rich) our outer show which is really (j) — (value).

46. In order to (a) — (material) your dream, you need (b) — (determine) and efforts. Nothing is (c) — (achieve) in this world without hard work. Nothing is (d) — (achievable) for those who are blessed with (e) — (common) abilities. They are very fortunate. But those who are (f) — (inclined) to do hard work are really (g) — (fortunate) by spending time in (h) — (idle), they only (i) — (fool) themselves and ultimately become (j) — (remorse).

47. Yoga is a kind of posture and breathing exercise. It helps you get (a) — (relax). It puts (b) — (emphasize) on diet and (c) — (meditate). If you practice yoga, you have regular (d) — (practice). Then, you will have the (e) — (potent) health benefit. Remember that the practice of yoga needs your (f) — (concentrate). Yoga is (g) — (use) for stress (h) — (manage). It improves (i) — (fit) and benefits people who are (j) — (weight).

48. Bangladesh is (a) — (main) an (b) — (agriculture) country. Most of her people villages and most of them are (c) — (farm). (d) — (Fortunate) the conditions of our farmers is (e) — (satisfactory). They can (f) — (hard) lead a happy life. The of miseries and (g) — (fortune). They cannot plough their land (h) — (proper) (i) — (money) and (j) — (technology) support.

49. Road accident (a) — (frequent) occurs in Bangladesh. In recent years it has increased in an (b) — (alarm) rate. There are (c) — (differ) reasons behind road accident. The drivers are (d) — (basic) responsible for it. Most of them (e) — (hard) know the traffic rules. Even if they know, they often try to (f) — (obey) it and ride their vehicles (g) —- (wanton) and (h) — (careless). (i) — (fortunate) it gives birth to many (j) — (sorrow) events.

50. The dead (a) — (war) was brought before the widow. She stood beside the dead body. She was (b) — (speech) because she was (c) — (whelmed) with grief. All standing around the dead body, (d) — (called) the good qualities of her husband. But she was still standing (e) — (moved). She burst into tears when her child was given into her lap. She wept (f) — (bitter) thinking of the (g) — (fortune) of her child as it had become (h) — (father). She also felt proud of her husband’s (i) — (hero). Her husband embraced (j) — (martyr).

51. Humayun Ahmed was a (a) — (fame) novelist of our country. His novels gained a huge (b) — (popular). The main (c) — (attract) of his novels was the treatment of (d) — (psycho) and sense of humour. (e) — (special) his Himu and Misir Ali are two (f) — (ordinary) characters in Bangla literature. Besides a novelist Humayun Ahmed was also a (g) — (drama) and a film (h) — (direct). Thus Humayun Ahmed has achieved an (i) — (paralleled) position in our literary (j) — (culture)  world.

52. Road accidents have (a) — (recent) become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim to (b) — (timely) death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur because of the (c) — (violate) of traffic rules by (d) — (skilled) drivers and (e) —(conscious) passers-by. Many (f) — (licensed) and (g) — (fault) vehicles run on the streets. These vehicles (h) — (danger) the (i) — (safe) of passengers and the passers-by. But many of us are (j) — (aware) of this danger.

53. (a) — (Forestation) means cutting down of trees (b) — (discriminately). Bangladesh is a (c) — (dense) populated country. This huge population needs more shelter, (d) — (agriculture) land, fuel, furniture, etc. For all these reasons people cut trees. Moreover, there are (e) — (honest) people who cut trees for making money (f) — (legally). The (g) — (remove) of tree causes serious damage to the soil as trees give (h) — (protect) to soil as well. The temperature will rise and it will cause greenhouse effect. One day the country will be (i) — (suitable) for living. So, tree (j) — (plant) programme should be extended throughout the country.

54. Newspaper plays a very important role in modern (a) — (civilize). It publishes news and views of home and (b) — (broad). Only (c) — (book) knowledge is not enough in this (d) — (compete) world. A newspaper helps him (e) — (rich) his general knowledge. But newspaper have (f) — (merits) too. They have (g) — (partial) and often (h) — (guide) their (i) — (read). This creates (j) — (rest) in the society.

55. There are (a) — (vary) forms of physical exercise. But every form is not (b) — (suit) for all. Walking is good for all. In the morning, fresh air is (c) — (avail). So, it is (d) — (benefit) to health. It also gives (e) — (please) and (f) — (enjoy). It also (g) — (freshes) our mind. The (h) — (nature) beauty (i) — (witch) us. We become (j) — (health) and wealthy.

56. Every student wants to be (a) — (succeed) in life. To achieve a (b) — (glory) future, every student should have a perfect aim in life. The true aim of education is the (c) — (harmony) development of body, soul and mind. But (d) — (book) – knowledge is (e) — (sufficient) in this regard. Without (f) — (curricular) activities, the full blooming of body, mind and soul is (g) — (possible). Co-curricular activities include debate, (h) — (public) magazine and (i) — (culture) activities. It has great (j) — important).

57. When a sound exceeds the tolerance limit, it (a) — (comes) noise and this type of noise causes sound pollution. Sound pollution is acute in the (b) — (industry) areas. It (c) — (threat) our normal lifestyle to a great extent. Thousands of motor vehicles, grinding sound of mills and factories (d) — (discriminate) use of loud speakers, public meetings all are responsible for it. This greatly (e) — (dangers) our daily (f) — (peace) life. (g) — (Excess) noise may lead to deafness. If the noise exceeds 105 decibels, one can lose his (h) — (hear) ability permanently. Sound pollution is even alarming for the normal (i) — (grow) of the children. Normal life is hampered for it and life becomes (j) — (bear).

58. (a) — (urban) is a great problem in our small country. Due to it (b) — (cultivate) land is (c) — (crease) day by day. As a result, an acute (d) — (short) is seen in agricultural (e) — (produce). If we want to get rid of it, a (f) — (plan) system should be applied (g) — (wise). Our (h) — (agro) economy and urban (i) — (civil) will face a great problem. So, (j) — (initiate) should be taken.

59. A (a) — (money) man is a respected man but a (b) — (money) man is disrespected. This means (c) — (money) matter is very important in our (d) — (world) life. However, while earning money, we must earn it with (e) — (sincere). Earning money (f) — (legal) can never bring (g) — (spirit) (h) — (happy). It rather can be an (i) — (end) source of (j) — (satisfy).

60. In the past children use to play in the open field before or after school hours. But now our children keep (a) — (door) before the TV or computer. Children’s (b) — (fond) for use of computer has (c) — (recent) increased to a very great extent. Some prefer computer games to other programmes. This (d) — (prefer) is not a good habit. It makes them (e) — (attentive) to studies and very often (f) — (active). They think that they are not spending time in (g) — (idle). Though this not the (h) — (waste) of time, it is the spending of mental energy. They do not undergo any exertion (i) — (physical) and as a result, they become (j) — (mental) tired.

61. Answer to the question in the examination should be to the point. You should not (a) — (large) your answers (b) — (necessary). When you write main ideas, you can (c) — (short) your sentences. Only (d) — (elaborate) of the answers is simply a (e) — (waste) of time. This practice (f) — (please) the (g) — (examine) and they got (h) — (irritate) and do not want to give high marks. So, students are advised to be (i) — (caution) to avoid (j) — (relevant) point in the answer.

62. The (a) — (fluctuate) of market price is very (b) — (puzzle) to the consumers. This situation occurs due to the (c) — (irresponsible) and the (d) — (neglect) of the proper (e) — (author). We should take note that the (f) — (suffer) of this condition is (g) — (main) the poor class people. The (h) — (sense) quarter must come forward and make possible (i) — (commend) to come out of this (j) — (stable) situation.

63. To (a) — (rich) your vocabulary, you have to read books and learn new words with their (b) — (mean) and patterns of (c) — (use). You have to (d) — (read) the same topic. (e) — (Repeat) reading will help you (f) — (stand) them clearly and use them in (g) — (vary) live situations. Remember, language learning is a (h) — (continue) process and your (i) — (proficient) will come today or tomorrow. What is needed most is (j) — (continue).

64. A farmer is (a) — (general) a poor man. Most of the (b) — (farm) of our country don’t have their own (c) — (cultivate) land. A farmer has to work hard to prepare a land for (d) — (cultivate). He (e) — (usual) gets up before the sun rises. He leads a life of much (f) — (hard) under the burden of (g) — (poor) with his children (h) — (fed) and vulnerable to (i) — (nutrition). Yet, he laughs more often than a person (j) — (seem) prosperous.

65. The unit by which the (a) — (loud) of sound is measured is called a decibel. According to the United Nations, the normal (b) — (tolerate) limit of sound is 45 decibels. When the (c) — (vibrate) of sound is at a tolerable, (d) — (please) level, it is simply called sound. But when it is sharp and harsh to the ears, it becomes noise. Serious harm can be caused to people if they are (e) — (regular) exposed to sounds (f) — (exceed) 70 decibels. This (g) — (noise) and excess sound is known as sound pollution. Tolerable sound is (h) — (harm). But sound pollution is very harmful specially for the (i) — (age) and the children and they suffer from (j) — (hear) problem for sound pollution.

66. Newspaper carries information and (a) — (new). Sometimes it (b) — (come) a propagandist. Thus, it (c) — (bitter) relation among the different parties. Yellow (d) — (journal) is very harmful. The journalists should be (e) — (biased) while collecting news. All journalists must (f) — (main) honesty and (g) — (neutral) They should not try to (h) — (fool) the public by (i) — (publish) false news. Any (j) — (represent) or exaggeration of news is not good.

67. (a) — (Confide) makes a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) — (determine) leads one to lose the confidence. You need it in order to overcome the problems in life. First fix target in life. Then try (c) — (sincere) to gain success. Don’t lose heart, if you fail first. Remember that (d) — (fail) is the pillar of success, whereas success without (e) — (compete) is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (f) — (mental) strong and an you (g) — (prepare) for struggle to reach the goal. Sometimes, somebody may be (h) — (success) in his mission. But failure makes him more (i) — (determine) to (j) — (new) vigour and energy.

68. The freedom fighters are the heroic sons of our land. They fought to save our (a) — (gold) Bangla in 1971. We have got the independence of our (b) — (love) motherland (c) — (super) sacrifice. Some of the (d) — (free) fighters are yet (e) — (live). Most of the freedom fighters are now (f) — (actual) above 70 years old. (g) — (deed) we are very lucky to see them (h) — (direct). As they are our (i) — (hero) sons, we should respect them (i) — (profound).

69. Physical exercise increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest), he should take physical exercise. Proper (c) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate). Our antibodies will be (f) — (power) if our blood circulation is (g) — (norm). (h) — (proper) blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — (predictable) diseases. So, we must (j) — (sure) proper blood circulation in our body.

70. Good health means (a) — (sound) of body and mind. Health is the root of all (b) — (happy). One should take exercise (c) — (regular) because it is (d) — (physic) exercise which (e) — (able) us to build a good health. He is also to observe the rules of (f) — (clean). An (g) — (healthy) man cannot enjoy life. He suffers from frustration, (h) — (hopeless), etc. On the other hand, a (i) — (health) man can enjoy his life (j) — (full).

71. Life without hope is (a) — (meaning). It makes our life easy and (b) — (comfort). It is hoped that gives us strength, vigour and perseverance. It gives (c) — (stimuli).The present would be (d) — (tolerable) if we have no hope. Had there been no hope, life would be (e) — (miser) and would have fallen into (f) — (nothing). Sorrows and adversities cannot be (g) — (come) unless hope inspires us. Hope teaches us patience and (h) — (endure). It gives us (i) — (inspire) and courage. But there is no end of hope. When one hope is gone another takes its place quickly. It is not proper to hope for things that are (j) — (attain).

72. Our (a) — (Nation) Memorial (b) — (symbol) the nation’s respect for the martyrs of (c) — (Liberate) War. It is an (d) — (achieve) which is (e) — (measurable). Our (f) — (free) fighters showed their unique (g) — (hero) in the war against the (h) — (arm) soldiers of Pakistan. The Pakistani soldiers killed our people in (i) — (associate) with the local (j) — (collaborate). However, they were defeated in the end.

73. Slum (a) — (dwell) are (b) — (root) people. (c) — (actual) they are rootless, they have to take shelter in slums under different circumstances. They live there in an (d) — (human) condition. They are deprived of all kinds of human rights. About 80% of the slum dwellers suffer from hunger, (e) — (nutrition) and different kinds of diseases. As a many of them die a (f) — (mature) death and the others fight with death. They live in a society of (g) — (lawless) and violence. They are made to involve in different and activities. Besides, they are exploited by so-called political (h) — (lead) for organizing hartals, picketing, damaging vehicles and destroying public properties. The government in government welfare (i) — (organize) should come forward to (j) — (habilitate) them.

74. (a) — (Fail) in English is a common matter in our country. There are many reasons of failure of the students in English and the reasons are not far to seek. (b) — (First) our education system is (c) — (defect). The English textbooks for the students of our country are not (d) — (suit) for them. Secondly, the students are not motivated to learn English. They think that it is (e) — (necessary) to spend time in learning English. Moreover, English is a foreign language. It seems difficult to them. So, they (f) —(like) learning English. They think it is mere (g) — (waste) of time. Thirdly, most of the so-called English (h) — (teach) are not good at English. They are (i) — (competent). Fourthly, the students only cram the answers. In the examination hall they forget what they have crammed. So, the answers they write are (j) — (correct).

75. Sound health is the (a) — (come) of physical exercise in a (b) — (regulate) form. (c) — (regulate) form of exercise or (d) — (exercise) is injurious to health. Remember that if you take physical exercise, you must not be (e) — (regular). Physical exercise increases our appetite and improves (f) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (g) — (digest) he should take physical exercise. Proper (h) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (i) — (constipate) and helps proper blood (j) — (circulate).

Answer:  a) outcome b) regulated c) Unregulated d) over-exercise e) irregular f) digestive g) indigestion h) digestion i) constipation j) circulation.

76. You should read throughout the year. In order to be sure of doing well in the examination you have to pay (a) — (attend) to studies from the very beginning of the year. Regular practice can (b) — (sure) your good result. But if you are (c) — (attend) and irregular, you cannot expect to do so. Bear in mind that (d) — (regular) is the cause of your (e) — (satisfactory) result. Nobody can expect a good result in the examination without good (f) — (prepare).You should be (g) — (prepare) for it well-ahead of the schedule. Some students remain (h) — (prepare) for the examination even it is imminent. As a part of (i) — (prepare) step they go to the teachers or a concise (j) — (suggest).
Answer:  a) attention b) ensure c) inattentive d) irregularity e) unsatisfactory f) preparation g) prepared h) unprepared i) preparatory j) suggestion.

77. King Solomon had a great (a) — (repute) for his (b) — (wise). Once the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. She brought two kinds of flowers. One was the floral wreath of (c) — (nature) flower and the other was of (d) — (artifice) flower. Sheba asked the king to (e) — (different) between the flower wreaths. Solomon did not answer (f) — (instant). He thought for a while. There were bees outside. He told someone to open the window and keep it (g) — (close). The bees came in and sat on the natural flowers. The wreaths could be (h) — (identify) by Solomon. Thus the (i) — (indentify) of real flowers by the king made queen (j) — ( great) impressed.
Answer: a) reputation b) wisdom c) natural d) artificial e) differentiate f) instantly g) unclosed h) indentified i) identification j) greatly.

78. Of the four language skills, listening is the first and (a) — (fore) one. It is (b) — (cause) a child learns its mother tongue first by listening to its mother. Then with the (c)— (grow) of age, a child comes in contact with others and learns the vocabulary and how to use them (d) — (practical). Thus it learns (e) — (speak) to mother and then to others. It is (f) — (scientific) observed that speaking is the second skill of the four. A child is first a (g) — (listen). Then it becomes a (h) — (speak) while mother listens. Thus they both (i) — (change) their ideas and (j) — (eventual) the child learns its mother tongue.
Answer: a) foremost b) because c) growth d) practically e) speaking f) scientifically g) listener h) speaker i) exchange j) eventually.

79. In the past children used to play in the open field before or after school hours. But now our children keep (a) — (door)  before the TV or computer. They watch TV or play games on computer. Children’s (b) — (fond) for use of computer has (c) — (recent) increased to a very great extent. Some prefer computer games to others programs. This (d) — (prefer) is not a good habit. It makes them (e) — (attentive) to studies and very often (f) — (active). So they should not keep bent on computer for long hours. They think that they are not spending time in (g) — (idle). Though this in not the (h) — (waste) of time, it is the spending of mental energy. They do not undergo any exertion (i) — (physical) and as a result they become (j) — (mental) tired.
Answer: a) indoors b) fondness c) recently d) preference e) inattentive f) inactive g) idleness h) wastage i) physically j) mentally

80. Bangladesh is an (a) — (populated) country. Her (b) — (dense) of population per square mile is very high. The per capita income of people is also low. Majority people live here below (c) — (poor) line. Moreover, there are lots of problems that are the (d) — (hinder) to her development. Political (e) — (rest) is one of them. We are living in a (f) — (democrat) country. We have many (g) — (achieve) though we live in (h) — (sufficient). The country is gradually advancing towards (i) — (prosper). But observing hartal has become a bad political culture in our country. It harms economy and causes a great suffering to (j) — (politics) people. We should give up the practice of hartal for our own interest.
Answer: a) overpopulated b) density c) poverty d) hindrance e) unrest f) democratic g) achievements h) insufficiency i) prosperity j) non-political.

81. Man can have (a) — (popular) by means of service to people. People in power can have honour. But this honour will not last long if their behaviour is not good. When common people are (b) — (internal) hurt by their (c) — (behaviour), usually they do not express their feeling in front of them. But they make (d) — (criticize) of their manners and (e) — (regard) them later. The (f) — (elder) people should be honoured by the juniors or the young people in the society. In the (g) — (develop) countries the people over sixty are called senior citizens and they are everywhere respected (h) — (according). In the (j) — (develop) countries we expect this kind of (j) — (treat) to the seniors.
Answer: a) popularity b) internally c) misbehaviour d) criticism e) disregard f) elderly g) developed h) accordingly i) developing j) treatment.

82. In order to (a) — (material) your dream, you need (b) — (determine) and efforts. Nothing is (c) — (achieve) in this world without hard work. Nothing is (d) — (achieve) for those who are blessed with (e) — (common) abilities. They are very fortunate. It is a bad habit to put off the lesson for tomorrow. Good students never do this. It is (f) — (neglect) of one’s duty. If you are not (g) — (duty), you will never do it. (h) — (dutiful) is a very bad practice that brings about (i) — (adverse) in life. To become (j) — (success) in life, you must be dutiful.
Answer: a) materialize b) determination c) achievable d) unachievable e) uncommon f) negligence g) undutiful h) Undutifulness i) adversity j) successful.

83. Patriots love their country more than their lives. (a) — (patriot) is a virtue. Men without patriotism can do anything (b) — (harm) to the country. Our history shows that (c) — (patriot) men made the nation subservient to the overseas (d) — (rule). They are more dangerous than (e) — (venom) snakes. They did not want our (f) — (dependent). They are traitors. They are enemies. They gave (g) — (assist) to the Pakistani soldiers. There is no country in the world where people quarrel among themselves over the question of independence. We were very (h) — (fortunate) to have such people. However. after so many years of independence, we should remove our (i) — (differ) and work for the country (j) — (unite).
Answer: a) Patriotism b) harmful c) unpatriotic d) rulers e) venomous f) independence g) assistance h) unfortunate i) differences j) unitedly.

84. Man makes him worthy and (b) — (honor). Without being religious, one cannot be (c) — (spirit) rich and (d) — (light). Religion helps to build up one’s moral character. So it is said that (e) — (moral) has its root in religion. We should teach our children to become religious to build up a happy and (f) — (peace) career. Love for only (g) — (world) pleasure cannot give real peace. It rather brings (h) — (frustrate). (i) — (religious) people only hanker after worldly pleasure. They may (j) — (believe) in God. So try to follow your religion. Religion leads us to the path of truth.
Answer: a) religious b) honorable c) spiritually d) enlightened e) morality f) peaceful g) worldly h) frustration i) Irreligious j) disbelieve.

85. Courtesy is a virtue in man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a lot. So you should be courteous. That is you must have (a) — (polite). People will (b) — (like) and (c) — (respect) you if your (d) — (courteous). Nobody likes (e) — (courtesy). Try to be gentle from your student life. When we come across a (f) — (strange), we should not be (g) — (friend) towards him. If the stranger is a (h) — (tour), we should receive him (i) — (cordial). If he comes to visit our locality, We should (j) — (company) him to see the important spots.
Answer: a) politeness b) dislike c) disrespect d) discourteous e) discourtesy f) stranger g) unfriendly h) tourist i) cordially j) accompany.

86. Hazrat Muhammad (Sm.) is the last prophet of Allah and the (a) — (lead) of all prophets. He is the greatest of men and (b) — (teach) ever born on the earth. Before his birth Arabia was steeped in (c) — (dark) , ignorance and superstition. The Arabs were ignorant and wicked and they led (d) — (beast) lives. They were (e) — (worship) of many gods and goddesses. He got no opportunity for learning. But he was taught much higher things than book knowledge by nature and the (f) — (seen) hand of Allah. From his (g) — (boy) he was (h) — (thought), honest and (i) — (truth). He was called Al-Amin or the (j) — (trust) one.

Answer: a. leader b. teachers c. darkness d. beastly e. worshippers f. unseen g. boyhood h. thoughtful i. truthful j. truthful.

87. Ours is a big (a) — (industry) area in the country. Life of our area is (b) — (frequent) paralyzed due to the failure of electric supply. The (c) — (own) of both of the factories and industries are having a crucial time because their (d) — (product) have been hampered much due to frequent (e) — (fail) of electric supply. But they have to pay the wage (f) — (regular). Moreover, when there is (g) — (dark) all around, thieves and anti-social people get opportunity to steal anything. As a result theft, (h) — (robber) and other anti- social activities have increased. We have (i) — (frequent) attention to the local WAPDA office but of no use. We, therefore, draw the attention of the WAPDA to look into the matter and (j) — (sure) the regular supply of electricity in our locality.

Answer: a. industrial, b. frequently c. owners d. productions e. failure f. regularly g. darkness h. robbery i. frequently j. ensure

88. The motive behind all (a) — (invent) is to make human life (b) — (comfort). But if they are not used (c) — (proper), they become the source of (d) — (comforts) behaviour. Similarly, loud speaker was invented to reach the voice of the (e) — (speak) to all the audience in a function. But now-a-days this (f) — (use) instrument has turned into an object of annoyance. The students are the worst (g) — (suffer) as they fail to concentrate their attention to study. The owner (h) — (entire) forget that the (i) — (education) institutions, offices, hospitals and other (j) — (organizes) are situated on the streets.

Answer: a. inventions b. comfortable c. properly d. discomfort e. speakers f. useful g. sufferers g. entirely h. entirely i. educational j. organizations

89. (a) — (Fail) in English in our country is a common matter. There are many reasons of failure of the students in English and the reasons are not far to seek. (b) — (First) our educational system is (c) — (defect). The English text books for the students of our country are not (d) — (suit) for them. Secondly the students are not motivated / inspired to learn English. They think that it is (e) — (necessary) to spend time in learning English. Moreover, as English is a foreign language it is very difficult to learn. So they (f) like learning English. They think it is mare (g) — (waste) of time. Thirdly most of the English (h) — (teach) are not good at English. They are (i) — (competent). Fourthly the students only cram the answers. In the exam hall they forget what they have crammed. So the answers they write are (j) — (correct).

Answer: (a) Failure (b) Firstly (c) defective (d) suitable (e) unnecessary (f) dislike (g) wasting/wastage (h) teachers (i) incompetent (j) incorrect

90. Slum (a) — (dwell) are (b) — (root) people. (c) — (Actual) they are rootless and they have to take shelter under different circumstances. They live there in an (d) —(human) condition. They are deprived of all kinds of human rights. About 80 percent of the slum dwellers suffer from hunger, (e) — (nutrition) and different types of diseases. As a result many of them die a (f) — (mature) death and the others fight with the death. They live in a society of (g) — (lawless) and violence. They are exploited by so called political (h) — (lead) for organizing hortals, picketing, damaging vehicles etc. The govt. and NGO welfare (i) — (organize) should come forward to (j) —  (habilitate) them.

Answer: (a) dwellers (b) rootless (c) actually (d) inhuman (e) malnutrition (f) premature g) lawlessness (h) leaders (i) organizations (j) rehabilitate

91. Dhaka is not a clean city. There is (a) — (clean) everywhere. (b) — (leak) of sewerage pipes and dumping of wastes have made the city very (c) — (filth) and unclean. We throw away the wastes here and there. We are so (d) — (conscious) that we throw them out of the windows. We never think that these thrown out wastes fall on the heads of the pedestrians (পথচারী) walking away the footpath. What a (e) — (sense)! In the developed countries people never throw away dirty things or wastes here and there. They are very conscious of their (f) — (responsible). They never keep the wastes (g) — (pack). The packed wastes are kept in front of their residences. The (h) — (clean) of the city administration collect them everyday in the morning. The (i) — (own) of the house reaches the cleaners the packed wastes. In the USA a kind of small trolley-bins are supplied and placed in front of the residences. They are so (j) — (conscience) people.

Answer: uncleanliness b. Leakage c. filthy d. unconscious e. nonsense f. responsibilities g. unpacked h. cleaners i. owner j. conscientious

92. Water is polluted in different ways. We are responsible for water (a) — (pollute). Oil and diesel and human waste mix with water. (b) — (insect) and also (c) — (fertilize) mix with water. There are still (d) — (sanitary) latrines in the country. All these cause water pollution. We should not drink (e) — (boil) water for good health. Our rural people do not know how to purify water. Water (f) — (purify) process can help them drink pure water. If the arsenic (g) — (contaminate) continues, arsenicosis will cause more deaths. Arsenic is found in ground water. Tube-well water contains arsenic. For (h) — (prevent) of arsenicosis people should eat a balanced diet containing fish and vegetables. We also need a campaign (অভিযান) for (i) — (motivate) to create (j) — (aware) among people.

Answer: a. pollution b. insecticides c. fertilizer d. unsanitary e. unboiled f. purification g. contamination h. prevention i. motivation j. awareness

93. Computer is a modern (a) — (invent). It is an electric device. It stores (b) — (form) on a (c) — (magnet) tape. Then it makes an (d) — (analyse) and produces the data as required. Computer is really a very (e) — (wonder) invention. The use of computer has got worldwide (f) — (popular). It has been further (g) — (modern). People are going to have (h) — (computer) system of world in every sector. But one thing is very important to know that (i) — (use) of computer affects eye-sight. So students should (j) — (minimum) the period of using a computer.

Answer: a. invention b. information c. magnetic d. analysis e. wonderful f. popularity g. modernized h. computerized i. overuse j. minimize.

94. Patriots love their country more than their lives. (a) — (patriot) is a virtue. Men without patriotism can do anything (b) — (harm) to the country. Our history shows that (c) — (patriot) men made the nation subservient to the overseas (d) — (rule). They are more dangerous than (e) — (venom) (বিষাক্ত) snakes. They did not want our (f) — (dependent). They are traitors. They are enemies. They gave (g) — (assist) to the Pakistani soldiers. There is no country in the world where people quarrel among themselves over the question of independence. We were very (h) — (fortunate) to have such people. However, after so many years of independence, we should remove our (i) — (differ) and work for the country (j) — (unite).

Answer: a. Patriotism b. harmful c. unpatriotic d. rulers e. venomous f. independence g. assistance h. unfortunate i. differences j. unitedly.

95. Religion leads us to the path of truth. The habit and manners of a (a) — (religion) man make him worthy and (b) — (honor). Without being religious, one cannot be (c) — (sprit) rich and (d) — (light). Religion helps to build up one’s moral character. So it is said that (e) — (moral) has its root in religion. We should teach our children to become religious to build up a happy and (f) — (peace) career. Love for only (g) — (world) pleasure cannot give real peace. It rather brings (h) — (frustrate). (i) —  (religious) people only hanker after worldly pleasure. They may (j) — (believe) in God. So try to follow your religion.

Answer: a. religious b. honorable c. spiritually d. enlightened e. morality f. peaceful g. worldly h. frustration i. Irreligious j. disbelieve.

96. Courtesy (শিষ্টাচার) is a virtue in man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a lot. So you should be courteous. That is you must have (a) — (polite). People will (b) — (like) and (c) — (respect) you if you are (d) — (courteous). Nobody likes (e) — (courtesy). Try to be gentle from your student life. When we come across a (f) — (strange), we should not be (g) — (friends) towards him. If the stranger is a (h) — (tour), we should receive him (i) — (cordial). If he comes to visit our locality we should (j) — (company) him to the important spots.

Answer: a. politeness b. dislike c. disrespect d. discourteous e. discourtesy f. stranger g. unfriendly h. tourist i. cordially j. accompany.

97. In the past children used to play in the open field before or after school hours. But now our children keep (a) — (door) before the TV or computer. They watch TV or play games on computer. Children’s (b) — (fond) for use of computer has (c) — (recent) increased to a very great extent. Some prefer computer games to other programs. This (d) — (prefer) is not a good habit. It makes them (e) — (attentive) to studies and very often (f) — (active). So they should not keep bent on computer for long hours. They think that they are not spending time in (g) — (idle). Though this is not the (h) — (waste) of time, it is the spending of mental energy. They do not undergo any exertion (কঠোরপ্রচেষ্টা) (i) — (physical) and as a result they become (j) — (mental) tired.

Answer: a. indoors b. fondness c. recently d. preference e. inattentive f. inactive g. idleness h. wastage i. physically j. mentally.

98. Bangladesh is an (a) — (populated) country. Her (b) — (dense) of population per square mile is very high. The per capita income of people is also low. Majority people live here below (c) — (poor) line. Moreover, there are lots of problems that are the (d) — (hinder) to her development, Political (e) — (rest) is one of them. We are living in a (f) — (democrat) country. We have many (g) — (achieve) though we live in (h) — (sufficient). The country is gradually advancing towards (i) — (prosper). But observing hartal has become a bad political culture in our country. It harms economy and causes a great suffering to (j) — (politics) people. We should give up the practice of hartal for our own interest.

Answer: a. overpopulated b. density c. poverty d. hindrance e. unrest f. democratic g. achievements h. insufficiency i. prosperity j. non-political.

99. Man can have (a) — (popular) by means of service to people. People in power can have honour. But this honour will not last long if their behaviour is not good. When common people are (b) — (internal) hurt by their (c) — (behaviour). Usually they do not express their feeling in front of them. But they make (d) — (criticize) of their manners and (e) — (regard) them later. The (f) — (elder) people should be honoured by the juniors or the young people in the society. In the (g) — (develop) countries the people over sixty are called senior citizens and they are everywhere respected (h) — (according). In the (i) — (develop) countries we expect this kind of (j) — (treat) to the seniors.

Answer: a. popularity b. internally c. misbehaviour d. criticism e. disregard f. elderly g. developed h. accordingly i. developing j. treatment.

100. In order to (a) — (material) you dream, you need (b) — (determine) and efforts. Nothing is (c) — (achieve) in this world without hard work, Nothing is (d) — unachieve for those who are blessed with (e) — (common) abilities. They are very fortunate. It is a bad habit to put off the lesson for tomorrow. Good students never do this. It is (f) — (neglect) of one’s duty. If you are not (g) — (duty). You will never do it. (h) — (dutiful) is a very bad practice that brings about (i) — (adverse) in life. To become (j) —(success) in life, you must be dutiful.

Answer: a. materialize b. determination c. achievable d. unachievable e. uncommon f. negligence g. undutiful h. Undutifulness i. adversity j. successful.

101. Sound health is the (a) — (come) of physical exercise in a (b) — (regulate) form. (c) — (regulate) form of exercise or (d) — (exercise) is injurious to health. Remember that if you take physical exercise, you must not be (e) — (regular). Physical exercise increases our appetite (রুচি) and improves (f) — (digest) power. If anybody suffers from (g) — (digest) he should take physical exercise. Proper (h) — (digest) of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (i) — (constipate) (কোষ্ঠবদ্ধতা) and helps proper blood (j) — (circulate).

Answer: a. outcome b. regulated c. Unregulated d. over-exercise e. irregular f. digestive g. indigestion h. digestion i. constipation j. circulation.

102. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words in the parenthesis.

Smoking produces (a) — (danger) effects on man. By smoking a man incurs both physical and (b) — (economy) loss. The butt end of a cigarette often causes a (c) — (devastate) fire. Smoking is a kind of (d) — ( addict). those who become (e) — (addict) to drug, first begin smoking which is the initial step to addiction, we should raise (f) — (smoking) (g) — (aware)  among our people. It is (h) — (possible) to stop smoking by giving (i) — (punish). (j) — (out) effort from everybody is essential to minimize smoking .

103. (a) — (Tolerance) is supposed to be a frantic (b) — (behave). It causes (c) — (segregate) among beings. The practice of (d) — (dear) needs to start from the tender heart of (e) — (learn). The (f) — (family) role is not (g) — (neglect) also in this respect. Then comes the role of (h) — (educate)­­ institutions .our (i) — (new) introduced curriculum has given (j) — (important) to this issue.

104. To maintain peace in this world, We need universal (a) — (brother). in this world there are (b) — (differ) religions like Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, (c) — (Buddha) etc. (d) — (Friend) among the (e) — (believe) of different religions can play an important role to drive away (f) — (trust) and (g) — (concept)about different religions. We should prefer (h) — (man) to religious difference. A person who is (i) — (true) aware of his own religion can never (j) — (like) the believers of other religions.

105. Do you think it would be (a) — (reasonable) for your boss to ask you to do three hours unpaid overtime? Think of three things you could (b) — (use) in your home to help protect the environment. Has your employer ever (c) — (paid) you by mistake? Did you have to pay the money back? Imagine, you were a parent. Would you (d) — (approve) if your teenage daughter dyed her hair pink? Does son of the (e) — (sleep) and is late for school? To keep your life (f) — (disturbed) you should practice Yoga. It is a kind of mental and (g) — (physic) relief from the (h) — (stress) life you are leading. Stress and anxiety is all (i) — (round) our life. To survive (j) — (happy) we have to handle all our pressures.

106. The dowry system is a (a) — (society) curse. It is nothing less than (b) — (dread) bane to a family with a (c) — (marriage) daughter or sister. In poor family with a maiden or spinster finds it (d) — (possible) to marry her off. In many cases, the parents of such brides are (e) — (force) to promise dowry. Often such a (f) — (help) girl is (g) — (brute) tortured within a few weeks for her family’s (h) — (able) to pay the promised dowry. No doubt, it is a (i) — (lust) demand of some covetous people. It is high time our eligible bachelors started shouting a big “No” to this heinous vice. We must raise awareness against this (j) — (abominate) crime.

107. Honesty is opposite to (a) honest. An honest is not (b) — (harm) to anbody. He never does (c) — (Just) to others. When he does anthing (d) — (moral), he feels (e) —(comfortable). He never tells a lie. He is always (f) — (response) to his duty. We should follwo the path of (g) — (honest) and live the path of (h) — (honesty). In that case you will be (i) — (love) by all and will be able to reach the path of (j) — prosper.

Answer: (a) dishonesty (b) harmful (c) injustice (d) immoral (e) uncomfortable (f) responsible (g) honesty (h) dishonesty (i) loved (j) prosperity

108. Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country but she is burdened with poverty (b) — (population) (c) — (employ), corruption (d) — (deficient) etc. The present (e) —(govern) has aimed to making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of this problem. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology best government which will emphasi“e the over all (h) — (develop) of the country. The country has (i) ready fixed its target of (j) — (achieve) digital Bangladesh by 2021.

Answer: (a) independent (b) over population (c) unemployment (d) deficiency (e) government (f) overcome (g) digital (h) development (i) already (j) achieving

109. Student life is the (a) — (gold) season of life. This is a (b) — (form) period of life. This is the time for (c) — (prepare) of future life. Students are the future (d) — (lead) of the country. They should have (e) — (patriot). They should achieve quality (f) — (educate) and build themselvs as (g) — (compete) citizen. They should gain (h) — (know) and learn the art of (i) — (behave) and (j) — (interact) before others.

110. Agriculture is the soul of our economy. The farmers of our country are (a) — (literate). They are (b) — (ignore) of the scientific methods of (c) — (cultivate). Our agriculture is still a (d) — (gamble) in the hands of nature. Flood damages our crops and invites (e) — (fame). Sometimes drought makes cultivation (f) — (possible). Then (g) — (poor) is seen everywhere. Poor farmer cannot buy (h) — (science) tools for agriculture. The tools are not (i) — (avail) to byu them. It is said that (j) — (irrigate) is really costly in our country.

Answer: (a) illiterate (b) ignorant (c) cultivation (d) gambling (e) famine (f) impossible (g) poverty (h) scientific (i) available (j) irrigation

111. Those who live a (a) — (lxuury) life are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) suffering of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).

Answer: (a) lxuurious (b) indifferent (c) amusement (d) merriment (e) self centered (f) realisation (g) unbounded (h) suffering (i) discomfort (j) betterment

112. Load shedding is one of the most common problems of Bangladesh. Lives of our citizen are (a) — (serious) hampered for load shedding. Students feel (b) — (difficult) in reading during load shedding. (c) — (Industry) activities are also hampered. We should use electricity (d) — (honest) and (e) — (frugal) and should create (f) — (aware) among people to solve this (g) — (nation) problem. Government should take (h) — (effect) steps to (i) — (grade) our power station to mitigate the (j) — (advantages) of our people.

Answer: (a) seriously (b) difficulty (c) industrial (d) honestly (e) frugally (f) awareness (g) national (h) effective (i) upgrade(j) disadvantages

113. Flowers are the symbol of love and (a) — (pure). They are (b) — (know) for their beauty. Some flowers are (c) — (note) for their fragrance . The rose is favorite to us. The(d) Japan are famous for its (e) — (cultivate). It (f) — (general) grows from June to November. It makes us (g) — (cheer). It makes people lovely, (h) — (affection) and so on. By (i) — (grow) roses we can export them and solve our (j) — (employ) problem.

Answer: (a) purity (b) known (c) notable (d) Japanese (e) cultivation (f) generally (g) cheerful (h) affectionate (i) growing (j) unemployment

114. Early rising is the habit of (a) — (get) up from bed early in the morning. An early (b) — (rise) can enjoy the (c)  — (fresh) of the morning air. He can hear the (d) — (melody) songs of the birds. He can start his days work (e) — (early) than others. He does not suffer from (f) — (physic) problems very often. He need not go to any (g)  —(physic) and (h) — (frequent). He enjoys (i) — (very) benefits and leads a (j) — (peace) life.

Answer: (a) getting (b) riser (c) freshness (d) melodious (e) earlier (f) physical (g) physician (h) frequently (i) various (j) peaceful

115. Life without leisure and (a) relax is dull. Life becomes (b) charm if one does not have any time to enjoy the (c) beauty object of nature. (d) Monotony work hinders the (e) smooth of work. Leisure (f) rich our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) work is (h) harm. Leisure does not mean (i) idle . It gives freshness to (j) create our energy.

Answer: (a) relaxation (b) charmless (c) beautiful (d) monotonous (e) smoothness (f) enriches (g) overwork (h) harmful (i) idleness (j) creating.

116. You should bear in mind that (a) confidence assists a man to reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) determine leads one to lose the confidence. You need it in order to (c) come the problems of life. He tries (d) sincere to gain success. Remember that (e) fail is the puller of success. Success without (f) complete is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (g) mental strong and make (h) prepare for struggling to reach the goal. Nobody can be (i) success in this mission. Failure make him more (j) determine to work hard.

Answer: (a) self confidence (b) determination (c) overcome (d) sincerely (e) failure (f) completion (g) mentally (h) prepared (i)unsuccessful (j) determined

117. Tress are (a) use to man in many ways. It is (b) possible to build our homes without trees. Tress save us from flood and (c) nature calamities. It (d) strength this soil. If we cut trees (e) discriminately their will be ecological (f) balanced. So tree (g) plant programme shoukd be extended for a better (h) happy (i) healthy life and (j) peace environment.

Answer: (a) useful (b) impossible (c) natural (d) strengthens (e) indiscriminately (f) imbalanced (g) plantation (h) happier (i) healthier (j) peaceful.

118. (a) Kind is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b) kind to the people in distress and even to (c) low animals. Some naughty boys (d) joy beating the lower animals like dogs and cats. this is an (e) rational behavior. Animals are dumb (f) create. They are (g) harm beings. Some animals are very (h) faith and they feel no (i) hesitate to risk their lives for our (j) protect.

Answer: (a) kindness (b) unkind (c) lower (d) enjoy (e) irrational (f) creatures (g) harmless (h) faithful (i) hesitation (j) protection.

119. Food (a) adulterate is a crime. Adulterated food is (b) poison and causes (c) curable diseases. Some (d) greed businessmen are responsible for this (e) wicked. the steps so far taken by the government against those (f) honest businessman (g) real deserve praise. (h) present, the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i) hopeful, we will be able to shun this (j) practice very soon.

Answer: (a) adulteration (b) poisonous (c) incurable (d) greedy (e) wickedness (f) dishonest (g) really (h) presently (i) hopefully (j) malpractice.

120. Zahir Raihan was one of the most (a) talent filmmakers in Bangladesh. He was an (b) act worker of language movement. He was also present at the (c) history meeting at Amtala on February 21, 1952. All though his life, Zahir dreamt for a (d) democrat society, a society that will (e) sure freedom of speech and will. He made a (f) legend film Jibon Theke Neya based on the language (g) move of 1952. He could see the (h) incept of a free and (i) dependent Bangladesh. And it’s a pity that this (j) dream was missing at such a time when his dream came true.

Answer: (a) talented (b) active (c) historical (d) democratic (e) ensure (f) legendary (g) movement (h) inception (i) independent (j) dreamer.

121. Honesty is opposite to (a) honest. An honest is not (b) harm to anybody. He never does (c) Just to others. When he does anything (d) moral, he feels (e) comfortable. He never tells a lie. He is always (f) response to his duty. We should follow the path of (g) honest and live the path of (h) honesty. In that case you will be (i) love by all and will be able to reach the path of (j) prosper.

Answer: (a) dishonesty (b) harmful (c) injustice (d) immoral (e) uncomfortable (f) responsible (g) honesty(h) dishonesty (i) loved(j) prosperity

122. King solomon was (a) fame for his (b) wise. He was blessed with (c) ordinary knowledge and it was really beyond peoples (d) imagine. One day queen wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) nature and other was (f) artifice. He had a close (g) associate with nature. He had been (h) success to differentiate them. In this way his (i) repute of (j) multidimension knowledge spread all over the world.

Answer: (a) famous (b) wisdom (c) extraordinary (d) imagination (e) natural (f) artificial (g) association (h) successful (i) reputation (j) multidimensional

123. Bangladesh is an (a) dependent country but she is burdened with poverty (b) population (c) employ , corruption (d) deficient etc. The present (e) govern has aimed to making a digital Bangladesh to (f) come most of this problem. The actual aim of (g) digit Bangladesh is to establish technology best government which will emphasize the over all (h) develop of the country. The country has (i) ready fixed its target of (j) achieve digital Bangladesh by 2021.

Answer: (a) independent (b) over population (c) unemployment(d) deficiency (e) government (f) overcome (g) digital (h) development (i) already (j) achieving

124. The student life is the (a) gold season of life. This is a (b) form period of life. This is the time for (c) prepare of future life. Students are the future (d) lead of the country. They should have (e) patriot. They should achieve quality (f) educate and build themselvs as (g) compete citizen. They should gain (h) know and learn the art of (i) behave and (j) interact before others.

125. A (a) free fighter is a (b) war who took part in our war of liberation in 1971. The (c) dependence of our motherland was (d) dear to a freedom fighter than his life. He joined the war (e) willing. He had no (f) might weapons with him.. He had strong moral courage. He was (g) main a guerrilla (h) fight . He attacked the enemy from an (i) known place and than (j) appeared.

Answer: (a) freedom (b) warrior (c) independence (d) dearer (e) willingly (f) mighty (g) mainly (h) fighter (i) unknown (j) disappeared

126. Money cannot buy (a) happy. Money is (b) obvious necessary for our life. It is not the thing that (c) necessary brings happiness. Happiness is (d) absolute a psychological thing . It is the name of a (e) feel. It lies in the (f) content of mind. A poor man with mental (g) satisfy may become really happy in life. A man with a lot of (h) rich may not be happy. Their wealth becomes the cause of (i) happy because most of the time they suffer from (j) secure.

Answer: (a) happiness (b) obviously (c) necessarily (d) absolutely (e) feeling (f) contentment (g) satisfaction (h) riches (i) unhappiness (j) insecurity

127. The books of famous (a) write are put on sale in the book fair. Most of [ the (b) visit buy books of different (c) publish . Almost no visitor returns from the fair. The (d) buy like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) crowd. As (f) vary books are (g) play in a fair. They buy their (h) choose books after a long search. This facility is (i) available in any place. A book fair is always (j) come to the students.

Answer: (a) writers (b) visitors (c) publishers (d) buyers (e) crowded (f) various (g) displayed (h) chosen (i) unavailable (j) welcome

128. Smoking produces (a) danger effects on man. By smoking a man incurs both physical and (b) economy loss. Smoking is a kind of (c) addict . Those who become (d) addict to drug first begin smoking which is the initial step of addiction. We should raise (e) aware among our people. We should (f) courage others to smoke. It is (g) possible to stop smoking without (h) unite efforts. (i) fortunate only the (j) wise man can do such foolish work.

Answer: (a) dangerous (b) economic (c) addiction (d) addicted (e) awareness (f) discourage (g) impossible (h) united (i) unfortunately (j) unwise.

129. (a) Kind is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b) kind to the people in distress and even to (c) low animals. Some naughty boys (d) joy beating the lower animals like dogs and cats. this is an (e) rational behaviour. Animals are dumb (f) create. They are (g) harm beings. Some animals are very (h) faith and they feel no (i) hesitate to risk their lives for our (j) protect.

Answer: (a) kindness (b) unkind (c) lower (d) enjoy (e) irrational (f) creatures (g) harmless (h) faithful (i) hesitation (j) protection.

130. Food (a) adulterate is a crime. Adulterated food is (b) poison and causes (c) curable diseases. Some (d) greed businessmen are responsible for this (e) wicked. the steps so far taken by the government against those (f) honest businessman (g) real deserve praise. (h) present, the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i) hopeful, we will be able to shun this (j) practice very soon.

Answer: (a) adulteration (b) poisonous (c) incurable (d) greedy (e) wickedness (f) dishonest (g) really (h) presently (i) hopefully (j) malpractice.