Class Eight English Model Question: Q5

1. Complete the following text by using right form of verb. 1x10=10

Self-study is a method of learning where students take charge of their own studying outside of the classroom, without direct supervision. This (a) —— (allow) the student to take control of how, what, when, and where they (b) —— (learn).This method of studying (c) —— (be) preferred by independent learners because they can take learning into their own hands. They (d) —— (assess) what information they need, find the resources to (e) —— (complementing) their learning, and complete their assessments at their own pace. Anyone can (f) —— (incorporate) self-studying in their own learning practice, not just independent learners. Self-studying is also quite useful for anyone who may not have the time to (g) —— (enroll) in formal courses, or cannot travel to institutions for those courses. Self-study helps (h) —— (building) a student’s confidence in learning.(i) —— (Manage) one’s time and priorities helps make self-studying more effective. Students are (j) —— (allow) to be self-motivated and less reliant on teachers to direct how and when they should study. With their autonomy, students learn to plan and become persistent with their studies thoughtfully.

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Good communication skills are essential in every field of life. When we (a) —— (communicate) effectively, it helps us (b) —— (build) strong relationships and (c) —— (achieve) our goals. Active listening (d) —— (be) one of the most important skills in communication. To listen attentively, one must (e) —— (focus) on what the other person is saying and (f) —— (avoid) distractions. Clear communication (g) —— (allow) people to express their thoughts and emotions accurately. Miscommunication often (h) —— (lead) to misunderstandings, so it is crucial to (i) —— (clarify) doubts before moving forward. Everyone can (j) —— (improve) their communication with practice.

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Time management is a skill that every individual must (a) —— (develop). It helps one (b) —— (organize) tasks and (c) —— (prioritize) them efficiently. When we (d) —— (plan) our day well, we (e) —— (become) more productive and (f) —— (reduce) stress. A well-organized schedule (g) —— (allow) individuals to (h) —— (balance) work, personal life, and leisure activities. Procrastination (i) —— (be) the biggest obstacle to time management. To avoid it, one should (j) —— (set) realistic goals and stick to them.

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Healthy eating habits (a) —— (play) a crucial role in maintaining good health. A balanced diet (b) —— (provide) the body with all the necessary nutrients it (c) —— (need) for growth and repair. People who (d) —— (consume) more fruits and vegetables (e) —— (tend) to have stronger immune systems. It is essential to (f) —— (avoid) processed foods that (g) —— (contain) high levels of sugar and fat. Drinking plenty of water (h) —— (help) the body (i) —— (stay) hydrated. By making mindful choices, we can (j) —— (ensure) long-term health benefits.

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Exercise (a) —— (be) important for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Regular physical activity (b) —— (boost) the immune system and (c) —— (improve) cardiovascular health. People who (d) —— (exercise) regularly (e) —— (experience) better moods and reduced stress levels. It is recommended to (f) —— (engage) in at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily. This (g) —— (help) the body (h) —— (release) endorphins, which (i) —— (enhance) feelings of happiness. Exercise also (j) —— (improve) sleep quality.

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Reading books (a) —— (be) an excellent habit for broadening one's knowledge and imagination. Through reading, we (b) —— (gain) access to new ideas and perspectives. Books (c) —— (help) us (d) —— (develop) critical thinking and problem-solving skills. People who (e) —— (read) regularly (f) —— (tend) to have a better understanding of the world around them. Reading fiction (g) —— (allow) individuals to (h) —— (escape) reality, while non-fiction books (i) —— (provide) useful information. Everyone should (j) —— (make) time for reading every day.

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Teamwork (a) —— (be) essential in the workplace for achieving shared goals. When people (b) —— (work) together, they (c) —— (bring) different skills and perspectives to the table. Collaboration (d) —— (help) individuals (e) —— (learn) from one another and (f) —— (solve) complex problems efficiently. Successful teams (g) —— (understand) the importance of communication and trust. To ensure smooth teamwork, members should (h) —— (respect) each other’s opinions and (i) —— (support) each other. A positive team dynamic (j) —— (lead) to better outcomes.

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Technology (a) —— (change) the way we live, work, and communicate. In today's world, almost every industry (b) —— (rely) on technology for various processes. The advancement of technology (c) —— (make) it easier for people to (d) —— (connect) with each other globally. It (e) —— (simplify) tasks and (f) —— (increase) efficiency in many areas of life. However, excessive use of technology can (g) —— (cause) health problems, such as eye strain and poor posture. To (h) —— (avoid) these issues, it is important to (i) —— (limit) screen time and (j) —— (take) breaks regularly.

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Learning a new language (a) —— (be) a rewarding experience. It (b) —— (help) individuals (c) —— (improve) their communication skills and (d) —— (gain) a deeper understanding of different cultures. To learn a new language, one must (e) —— (practice) regularly and (f) —— (expose) oneself to the language as much as possible. Language learners often (g) —— (watch) foreign films, (h) —— (listen) to music, or (i) —— (speak) with native speakers. Consistent effort and patience (j) —— (lead) to fluency over time.

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Saving money (a) —— (be) important for securing one's financial future. It (b) —— (allow) individuals to (c) —— (prepare) for emergencies and (d) —— (invest) in long-term goals. To save money effectively, people should (e) —— (create) a budget and (f) —— (track) their spending habits. Avoiding unnecessary purchases (g) —— (help) one (h) —— (stay) within their budget. Saving regularly, even small amounts, (i) —— (lead) to significant financial growth over time. It is never too early to (j) —— (start) saving.

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Traveling (a) —— (provide) an opportunity to (b) —— (explore) new places and cultures. People who (c) —— (travel) often (d) —— (gain) a broader perspective on life. It (e) —— (be) exciting to (f) —— (visit) unfamiliar destinations and (g) —— (experience) different ways of living. Travel (h) —— (allow) individuals to (i) —— (learn) new languages and (j) —— (develop) an appreciation for diversity.

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

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

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On a rainy day it (a) ---------- (rain) all day long. The sky is overcast with thick clouds. The sky is not (b) ---------- (see) . None can (c) ---------- (go) out without an umbrella. Water (d) ---------- (stand) on roads. As a result, roads (e) ---------- (become) muddy and slippery. In Dhaka city, the roads and streets (f)  ---------- (remain) under water for hours together (g) ---------- (cause) much inconvenience to the pedestrians. On some roads, motorized vehicles or even rickshaws can (h) ---------- (ply) . The sufferings of the city-dwellers (i) ---------- (know) not bounds. Government has already (j) ---------- (take) some steps to solve this problem. 

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There (a) ----- (be) different kinds of exercises. Walking (b) ---------- (be) one of them. We (c) ---------- (rise) early in the morning for (d) ---------- (enjoy) a morning walk. While (e) ---------- (walk) in the morning, we can (f) ---------- (have) fresh air. But in towns and cities air is being (g) ---------- (pollute) in many ways. As a result, people (h) ---------- (suffer) from different problems. To (i) ---------- (overcome) this problem, people and the government should (j) ---------- (come) forward. 

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A poor man was once (a) ---------- (put) in a jail although he had (b) ---------- (do) no wrong. After a long time, the king of the state (c) ---------- (visit) the jail and the man (d) ---------- (tell) him that he was innocent, but a case (e) ---------- (file) against him by some of his enemies. The king (f) ---------- (inquire) privately and found that it was true. He gave the man some money and (g) ---------- (set) him free. The man went straight to the market in which there was a bird shop. There, many wild birds (h) ---------- (keep) in cages for sale. He (i) ---------- (say) to the shopkeeper, "I wish to buy all the birds in your shop," He then (j) ---------- (buy) all the birds and set them free in the sky.

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One day the great poet Ferdousi (a) ---------- (ask) by Sultan Mahmood (b) ---------- (write) Shahanama in honour of the Sultan. The Sultan (c) ---------- (promise) to pay Ferdousi a gold coin for each verse. Ferdousi (d) ---------- (finish) the writing and it (e) ---------- (be) found (f) ---------- (contain) sixty thousand verses. Now Sultan (g) ---------- (agree) to pay sixty thousand gold coins. He (h) ----------  (want) to pay silver coins instead of gold coins. The poet (i) ---------- (accept) silver coins and (j) ---------- (return) to the village.

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One night when the entire village was in deep sleep, the boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother (a)  ---------- (sleep). Suddenly, she woke up and (b)  ---------- (feel) thirsty. She (c)  ---------- (tell) her son to give a glass of water and (d)  ----------  (fall) asleep again. He (e)  ---------- (go) to the pitcher and found it empty. So, he went out with the pitcher in search of water. After a while, he (f)  ---------- (return) home with water and found his mother sleeping. Then he waited (g)  ---------- (stand) by her bed with the glass of water. When she woke up all on a sudden, she did (h)  ---------- (remember) anything because she could (i)  ---------- (happen) what (j)  ---------- (understand) at night.

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Once I went (a) ---------- (enjoy) a boat race which (b) ---------- (take) place in the river the Rupsha. The race (c) ---------- (arrange) by a club. The date (d) ---------- (announce) in due course. The spectators (e) ---------- (gather) along the banks of the river. The hawkers (f) ---------- (shout) among them through the crowd and (g) ---------- (sell) many things. The boats (h) ---------- (put) in a proper row. The onlookers wee much excited. They (i) ---------- (support) their favourite boat. The race (j) ---------- (begin) with the whistle of the umpire.

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There was a bad man in a village. He always (a) ---------- (do) evil work. But when he did any work, he would say, "God had it (b) ---------- (do) by me". One day the bad man (c) ---------- (steal) some mangoes from the garden of a neighbour. The owner of the garden (d) ---------- (see) him stealing the mangoes and he (e) ---------- (hurry) to the garden. "Why (f) ---------- (steal) you mangoes from my garden?" asked the owner of the garden. "Because God is getting it done by me", (g) ---------- (reply) the bad man. The owner of the garden (h) ----------  (say) nothing. He took a stick and (i) ---------- (wait) for the bad man till he (j) ---------- (come) down from the tree.

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It (a) ----- (be) a day of Ashar. It (b) ----- (drizzle) since morning that day. I (c) ----- (have) my meal when the sky (d) ----- (become) dark with dense clouds. I hastily (e) ----- (finish) my meal and (f) ----- (get) ready to go to school. Big drops of rain (g) ----- (begin) to fall by then. Mother (h) ----- (ask) me to wait but that was not possible for my first terminal examination began two days ago and the subject that day was English paper 1. I (i) ----- (take) my umbrella and set out. I (j) ----- (go) only a few steps when it began to pour.

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A gentleman had the misfortune of frequently forgetting important matters. Once he arranged to (a) ---------- (give) a dinner on his birthday to numerous relatives and friends. The appointed day (b) ---------- (arrive). But the guests (c) ---------- (do) come. Half an hour (d) ---------- (pass) but still they did not come. The host (e) ---------- (feel) really uneasy. As he (f) ---------- (arrange) a delicious dinner, he was still (g) ---------- (expect) the guests to come. After a long (h) ---------- (wait) a few guests began to come. However, in the meantime he could know the fact that the time (i) ---------- (mention) in the invitation card (j) ---------- (be) right.  

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A crow and a crane (a) ---------- (live) in a tree beside a jungle. One noon, a hunter (b) ---------- (come) there. He (c) ---------- (become) very tired and wanted to (d) ---------- (have) some rest. He (e) ---------- (lie) down under the tree. The crane stretched his wings to (f) ---------- (save) the hunter from the heat of the sun. But the crow, which was wicked, (g) ---------- (drop) some filth on his face. The hunter (h) ---------- (wake) up and (i) ---------- (think) that the crane (j) ---------- () the wrong.

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Once a man went boating in a wide river. The weather was fine, but the wind was (a) ---------- (blow) very hard. The man was (b) ---------- (sit) silently and looking at the sights and scenery. Suddenly his turban (c) ---------- (go) off his head and fell into the river. "I've lost all my fortune", he (d) ---------- (lament). But he felt happy that it had (e) ---------- (go) to his neighbour. The other people (f) ---------- (sit) beside him on the boat could not understand why the man (g) ---------- (console) himself in spite of having the turban (h) ---------- (lose) in the river. Nobody (i) ---------- (understand) what the man (j) ---------- (mean) by saying "My fortune".

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One day Newton (a) ---------- (go) out of his room. He (b) ---------- (leave) on his table a heap of manuscript papers (c) ---------- (contain) all his long research on the theory of light. He also (d) ---------- (see) his dog diamond asleep before the fire. No sooner had he gone than the dog (e) ---------- (jump) on the table and upturned the lighted candle. He (f) ---------- (return) after a few minutes. He (g) ---------- (find) that his labour of twenty years (h) ---------- (burn). His sorrow was too great for him to bear. But instead of (i) ---------- (show) his temper he (j) ---------- (pat) Diamond on his head and said, “Diamond, you don’t know what you have done."

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One day a scholar (a) ---------- (cross) a river with a boat. Suddenly a ghastly wind (b) ---------- (begin) to blow. The scholar (c) ---------- (tremble) with fear. The boatman (d) ---------- (say) to him. "Do you (e) ----- (know) how to swim?" The answer from the scholar (f) ---------- (be) negative. Then the boatman (g) ---------- (say), "Very soon you are going to (h) ---------- (drown). You (i) ---------- (have) a lot of knowledge but it (j) ---------- (come) to use at this moment.

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Newspaper (a) ---------- (call) the people’s parliament. The newspaper (b) ---------- (play) a vital role in modern civilization. It (c) ---------- (consider) to be the mirror of the world. We must (d) ---------- (develop) the habit of reading the newspaper daily. It helps us (e) ----------  (acquire) general knowledge. Nobody (f) ---------- (maintain) contact with the outside world without reading the newspaper. Mere bookish knowledge (g) ---------- (be) not sufficient in the struggle of life. A man who (h) ---------- (read) the newspaper daily is like a frog in the narrow well. Being ignorant of current topics, he cannot (i) ---------- (take ) part in the talks and discussions in an enlightened society and he (j) ---------- (live) like a fish out of water in it. 

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Polybag is such a kind of bag which (a) ---------- (make)  with thin plastic materials. It (b) ---------- (use)  mainly as shopping bag. It is easy to (c) ---------- (bear)  and suitable for (d) ---------- (shop). In spite of this advantages; it (e) ---------- (be)  harmful for the environment. When it (f) ---------- (keep)  in any place, it (g) ---------- (remain)  undecayed. When it (h) ---------- (throw)  in the drain, it (i) ---------- (retard)  the flow of drainage. For this, the drainage system may (j) ---------- (collapse)  and the sewer may be damaged.