Gap Filling Activities with Clues

1. Dhaka Board – 2004

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by determine courage success passion

Passage:

Rozia Chowdhury loves challenges and when it comes (a) ______ pursuing her goal, nothing can daunt her (b) ______ and (c) ______. She is now one (d) ______ the leading women (e) ______ our country. In the early seventies when women were not encouraged to work (f) ______ their own choice, she started (g) ______ own advertising agency. She believes that there is no shortcut (h) ______ (i) ______ and one must be (j) ______ about her work.

2. Dhaka Board – 2005

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by develop progress measure cooperate

Passage:

Bangladesh Government has taken (a) ______ correct decision about submarine cable connection. It is undoubtedly an important step towards further (b) ______ in our ICT sector. It will make the developed countries closer (c) ______ us. If exchange (d) ______ information takes place regularly, we will be benefited. But proper (e) ______ should be taken (f) ______ ensure better results. We should give importance (g) ______ our ability and future. Then only it will help us (h) ______ (i) ______. So, we should (j) ______ with other nations sincerely.

3. Dhaka Board – 2006

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by bird migrate balance scarce

Passage:

Every winter we see numerous guest (a) ______ coming (b) ______ our country (c) ______ Siberia. They fly thousands (d) ______ miles to escape the biting cold and search for food. These birds add beauty and help to keep the ecological (e) ______. But nowadays they rarely come because water bodies have become (f) ______ and hunters kill them (g) ______ greed. It is (h) ______ duty (i) ______ everyone (j) ______ protect these innocent creatures.

4. Dhaka Board – 2007

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by learn communicate develop advance

Passage:

English is (a) ______ international language. As a result, the importance (b) ______ learning English has increased greatly. In this era (c) ______ communication, it is necessary (d) ______ (e) ______ with other nations. We cannot (f) ______ in higher education without English. Almost all books (g) ______ science and technology are written or translated (h) ______ it. Therefore, everyone should (i) ______ English properly (j) ______ succeed in life.

5. Dhaka Board – 2008

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by accident control narrow violate

Passage:

Road (a) ______ are daily occurrences (b) ______ modern life. The real causes (c) ______ accidents lie with people, not with vehicles. In many cities roads are (d) ______ and poorly maintained. Drivers often (e) ______ traffic rules, and authorities fail (f) ______ (g) ______ the situation properly. Thousands lose lives (h) ______ careless driving every year. (i) ______ problem has now become a great menace (j) ______ society.

6. Dhaka Board – 2009

Words from the Box:

the a to in of by fertile dig prepare advantage

Passage:

Nature has given her resources generously. Think about (a) ______ land of Bangladesh. It is soft and (b) ______. Farmers with simple tools can easily (c) ______, plough and (d) ______ the soil. Most (e) ______ other countries have rocky land which cannot be cultivated easily. We have (f) ______ great natural (g) ______ because we can use most (h) ______ our lands (i) ______ agriculture and industry (j) ______ the same time.

7. Dhaka Board – 2010

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by beg depend self dignity

Passage:

Begging is (a) ______ claim (b) ______ others. It gives nothing (c) ______ the society. It makes people idle and (d) ______ on others. It destroys man’s will (e) ______ work and deprives him (f) ______ (g) ______. Those who live (h) ______ begging cannot have any respect (i) ______ society. Everyone should try (j) ______ be self-reliant.

8. Dhaka Board – 2011

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by tree desert destroy rise

Passage:

If we cut trees at random, one day our country will turn into (a) ______ (b) ______. All living creatures will lose their homes and be (c) ______. There will be no rain, and our agriculture will face (d) ______ great crisis. The temperature will (e) ______ and cause the greenhouse effect. Deforestation brings danger (f) ______ all forms (g) ______ life. We must plant more (h) ______ (i) ______ save nature and protect (j) ______ environment.

9. Dhaka Board – 2012

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by manner behave respect discipline

Passage:

Good manners form (a) ______ important part (b) ______ education. Our learning remains incomplete without good (c) ______. We should show (d) ______ and (e) ______ properly (f) ______ everyone. We must have a sense (g) ______ fitness (h) ______ our conduct. (i) ______ costs us nothing but brings peace and (j) ______ in society.

10. Dhaka Board – 2004 (Lutfur)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by collect sell live earn

Passage:

Lutfur is eight years old and lives (a) ______ Dhaka. He comes (b) ______ Tongi and helps his family (c) ______ earning. His father works as (d) ______ rickshaw puller and his mother as (e) ______ domestic worker. Lutfur (f) ______ polythene bags and scrap paper (g) ______ the Motijheel area and (h) ______ them at a shop. He earns a little money every day, which he gives (i) ______ his mother. He and his family (j) ______ in a slum near Kamalapur Railway Station.

11. Dhaka Board – 2005

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by travel learn people broad

Passage:

Human beings do not like (a) ______ spend their lives (b) ______ one place. They want (c) ______ see the world and know new (d) ______. Travelling gives us joy and helps us (e) ______ new things. It removes prejudice and broadens (f) ______ outlook. Moreover, it is (g) ______ part (h) ______ education. Knowledge gained (i) ______ travelling lasts longer (j) ______ book learning.

12. Dhaka Board – 2006

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by study learn gain wise

Passage:

The proper method (a) ______ (b) ______ involves understanding and regularity. We should read carefully and intelligently. We should not (c) ______ only for passing exams but (d) ______ (e) ______ knowledge. Real study helps us (f) ______ enjoy learning and makes us (g) ______. It widens (h) ______ horizon (i) ______ the mind and enriches (j) ______ knowledge.

13. Dhaka Board – 2007

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by decorate arrive dress ready

Passage:

The fruitcake which was ordered has arrived. (a) ______ table has been made (b) ______. Different items (c) ______ food are placed (d) ______ it. The room looks clean and nicely (e) ______. Mina has put on (f) ______ new (g) ______ and is waiting (h) ______ her friends. By four o’clock all her friends (i) ______ except one. They enjoy the evening (j) ______ singing and laughter.

14. Dhaka Board – 2008

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by happy content seek depress

Passage:

It is (a) ______ fact that perfect happiness does not exist (b) ______ worldly life. A man cannot have all things he wants. It is better not (c) ______ (d) ______ for happiness but to be (e) ______ with what one has. One should not always worry about what he does not get, because (f) ______ doing so he becomes (g) ______. (h) ______ contented man is truly (i) ______ (j) ______ peaceful.

15. Dhaka Board – 2009

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by value waste suffer great

Passage:

Time is very valuable. Time once lost is lost forever. There is (a) ______ proverb that time and tide wait for none. If it is not used properly, one must (b) ______ in (c) ______ long run. Those who have become (d) ______ have used their time wisely. They never (e) ______ time or put off work (f) ______ tomorrow. We should be conscious (g) ______ the (h) ______ of time. Proper use (i) ______ time leads (j) ______ success in life.

16. Dhaka Board – 2010

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by change warn destroy pollute

Passage:

Natural calamities around (a) ______ world prove that there has been (b) ______ change (c) ______ global climate. Experts have (d) ______ that we are heading (e) ______ disaster because of environmental degradation caused (f) ______ human actions. Deforestation and industrial smoke (g) ______ nature badly. We must not (h) ______ our environment if we want (i) ______ keep the earth (j) ______.

17. Dhaka Board – 2011

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by rise habit lazy perform

Passage:

An early riser enjoys (a) ______ fresh air (b) ______ the morning. He can start his work early and (c) ______ his duties properly. But a man who gets up late wastes a lot (d) ______ time (e) ______ sleep and idleness. Too much sleep makes him dull and (f) ______. Everyone should make (g) ______ good (h) ______ of early rising (i) ______ gain health and (j) ______ success.

18. Dhaka Board – 2012

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by grow eat sick rainless

Passage:

We know that our land is limited. Most (a) ______ the farmers work hard all year round (b) ______ produce more food. Animals (c) ______ what nature grows, especially (d) ______ the monsoon when green plants (e) ______ everywhere. They often overeat and become (f) ______. On (g) ______ other hand, winter is dry and (h) ______. So, there is shortage (i) ______ food for animals. Farmers should take steps (j) ______ preserve food for them.

19. Jashore Board – 2004

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by examine maintain perform conscious

Passage:

Examination is very important (a) ______ students’ life. It (b) ______ a student’s (c) ______. No student can be promoted (d) ______ next class without it. So every student tries hard (e) ______ do well (f) ______ examinations. One must be (g) ______ and (h) ______ time (i) ______ the exam hall (j) ______ show real ability.

20. Jashore Board – 2005

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by flood damage homeless record

Passage:

(a) ______ flood that occurred (b) ______ 2004 broke all previous (c) ______. Water level rose high and stayed long. Thousands (d) ______ people became (e) ______. Crops and cattle were (f) ______ and washed away (g) ______ the rushing waters. People took shelter (h) ______ boats and roofs. It was truly (i) ______ terrible natural (j) ______.

21. Jashore Board – 2006

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by serve educate help illiterate

Passage:

Students should not live apart (a) ______ society. They can (b) ______ their community (c) ______ many ways. During vacation they should go (d) ______ their villages and (e) ______ the (f) ______. They can (g) ______ the sufferings of people (h) ______ collecting funds. As they live (i) ______ society, they are not separate (j) ______.

22. Jashore Board – 2007

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by visit pollute grow aware

Passage:

Ashraf, (a) ______ student (b) ______ class ten, likes (c) ______ villages (d) ______ his friends. He noticed that villagers are not (e) ______ environmental issues. They do not know how (f) ______ keep balance (g) ______ nature and population (h) ______. As a result our environment is being (i) ______ day (j) ______ day.

23. Jashore Board – 2008

Words from the Box:

the a to in of by educate deprive dark develop

Passage:

Education is (a) ______ backbone (b) ______ a nation. It removes ignorance and gives light (c) ______ knowledge. If women are (d) ______ education, almost half (e) ______ our population will remain (f) ______. No nation can (g) ______ without the participation (h) ______ women. Government is trying (i) ______ (j) ______ all citizens through education.

24. Jashore Board – 2009

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by illiterate law remove step

Passage:

We must not waste energy or money. We need (a) ______ take (b) ______ to educate people. Emphasis should be given (c) ______ primary education. There should be schools (d) ______ every village. Our government has passed (e) ______ making education free and compulsory. To (f) ______ illiteracy (g) ______ the country, (h) ______ more steps may be taken (i) ______ educate (j) ______ adults.

25. Jashore Board – 2010

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by hero freedom honour poor

Passage:

Our (a) ______ fighters are real heroes (b) ______ our country. We should remember them (c) ______ they sacrificed their lives for the cause (d) ______ the motherland. Many still remain (e) ______ and lead (f) ______ lives. Authority should (g) ______ proper steps (h) ______ give them due (i) ______ and make them (j) ______ again.

26. Jashore Board – 2011

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by exercise sound healthy recreate

Passage:

Physical (a) ______ is essential (b) ______ all. It keeps us (c) ______ and (d) ______. It gives us (e) ______ mind (f) ______ a sound body. It also offers (g) ______ chance (h) ______ (i) ______ ourselves (j) ______ from work.

27. Jashore Board – 2012

Words from the Box:

the a to in of by forest cut damage flood

Passage:

Deforestation is (a) ______ serious threat (b) ______ our environment. People (c) ______ and burn trees (d) ______ the sake (e) ______ habitation and agriculture. As a result birds and animals leave the (f) ______. Soil gets (g) ______ and (h) ______ sediment (i) ______ rivers causing frequent (j) ______.

28. Jashore Board – 2004 (Elephants)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by catch train danger strong

Passage:

Many elephants are (a) ______ alive (b) ______ be tamed and (c) ______. But catching elephants is (d) ______ hard and (e) ______ task. They are usually caught (f) ______ means (g) ______ huge traps called Khedas. These traps are so (h) ______ that (i) ______ mighty animals cannot (j) ______ them.

29. Jashore Board – 2005

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by rain cloud go impossible

Passage:

(a) ______ rainy day is wet and dull. It occurs (b) ______ the rainy season. On such a day (c) ______ sky is covered (d) ______ black (e) ______. It rains heavily and students cannot (f) ______ out. It is (g) ______ for them (h) ______ attend school (i) ______ such weather (j) ______.

30. Jashore Board – 2006

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by value waste great follow

Passage:

Time is (a) ______ precious thing. There is a proverb (b) ______ time and tide wait for none. Those who have become (c) ______ used their time wisely. They never (d) ______ time or put off work (e) ______ tomorrow. We should (f) ______ their example (g) ______ realize the (h) ______ (i) ______ time (j) ______.

31. Jashore Board – 2007

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by child labour exploit poor

Passage:

Bangladesh is (a) ______ underdeveloped country. Many (b) ______ children work (c) ______ houses, factories and shops. They are treated (d) ______ servants and often (e) ______. They get low wages (f) ______ the rich. This unfair (g) ______ must be stopped (h) ______ law. We should (i) ______ our best (j) ______ protect them.

32. Jashore Board – 2008

Words from the Box:

the a to in of by flood damage homeless record

Passage:

The (a) ______ that occurred (b) ______ 2007 broke all (c) ______. Water rose high and lasted long. Thousands (d) ______ people became (e) ______. Crops and cattle were (f) ______ and washed away (g) ______ the current. People took shelter (h) ______ boats and roofs. It was (i) ______ terrible natural (j) ______.

33. Jashore Board – 2009

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by farmer animal eat sick

Passage:

We know that our land is limited. Most (a) ______ farmers work hard (b) ______ grow food for themselves but not for their (c) ______. During monsoon there grow plenty (d) ______ green plants which animals (e) ______. As a result they become (f) ______. On (g) ______ other hand, winter is (h) ______ and (i) ______ rain. So farmers should (j) ______ feed for their cattle.

34. Jashore Board – 2010

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by agriculture depend export fertile

Passage:

Climate (a) ______ Bangladesh is hot and humid. The soil is plain and (b) ______. Crops and vegetables grow (c) ______ abundance. We earn foreign exchange (d) ______ (e) ______ jute and tea (f) ______ different countries. Jute is called (g) ______ golden fibre (h) ______ Bangladesh. As (i) ______ agricultural country, our economy mainly (j) ______ on farming.

35. Jashore Board – 2011

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by clean health rule conscious

Passage:

Many people are not (a) ______ of (b) ______ rules (c) ______ health. They do not follow (d) ______ of (e) ______ food and water. As a result they suffer (f) ______ disease. We must be (g) ______ and follow (h) ______ (i) ______ remain (j) ______.

36. Jashore Board – 2012

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by animal hunt meat night

Passage:

Tigers are wild (a) ______. They sleep (b) ______ day and start hunting (c) ______ evening. They travel many kilometres at (d) ______ stretch and eat (e) ______ twenty kilograms (f) ______ (g) ______. They also (h) ______ reptiles, birds and fish. The tiger is (i) ______ powerful and majestic (j) ______ animal.

37 · Rajshahi Board – 2004 (Habib and the Bank)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by ask stranger left right

Passage:

Habib lives in (a) ______ village close (b) ______ a town. He wanted (c) ______ open a bank account. When he arrived (d) ______ the town, he stopped (e) ______ stranger (f) ______ the road and (g) ______ him for direction. The man said, “Go straight about 200 metres and turn (h) ______; the bank will be (i) ______ your (j) ______.”

38 · Rajshahi Board – 2005 (Agriculture and Livelihood)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by agriculture depend supply depress

Passage:

Bangladesh is (a) ______ agricultural country. Most (b) ______ the people depend directly or indirectly (c) ______ agriculture (d) ______ their living. Many industries (e) ______ on it. It (f) ______ food for men and animals. Any fall (g) ______ production causes economic (h) ______ (i) ______ the country and brings (j) ______ to the people.

39· Rajshahi Board – 2006 (Education and Illiteracy)

Words from the Box:

the a to in of by illiterate law remove step

Passage:

We must not waste our energy and money. We need (a) ______ take (b) ______ to educate our people. Emphasis should be given (c) ______ primary education. There should be schools (d) ______ every village. The government has passed (e) ______ making education free and compulsory. To (f) ______ illiteracy (g) ______ the country, (h) ______ more steps may be taken (i) ______ educate (j) ______ adults.

40· Rajshahi Board – 2007 (Education and Women)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by educate deprive dark develop

Passage:

Education is (a) ______ backbone (b) ______ a nation. It removes ignorance and gives light (c) ______ knowledge. If we (d) ______ women (e) ______ education, half (f) ______ our people will remain (g) ______ and the country cannot (h) ______ properly. Government is working (i) ______ educate women (j) ______ ensure equal rights.

41· Rajshahi Board – 2008 (Admission Dream)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by study succeed admit fail

Passage:

Every student wants (a) ______ get good results (b) ______ examinations. He tries (c) ______ enter (d) ______ famous institution and (e) ______ hard for it. Some (f) ______ in their mission, others (g) ______ because they do not (h) ______ well. Admission (i) ______ reputed institutions is always (j) ______ dream for them.

42· Rajshahi Board – 2009 (Struggle and Progress)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by effort struggle win lose

Passage:

Without (a) ______ (b) ______ there is no progress (c) ______ life. Games and life both need competition. Whether we (d) ______ or (e) ______, the keener (f) ______ contest, the greater (g) ______ joy. Real triumph comes (h) ______ hard (i) ______ and equal fight (j) ______ both sides.

43· Rajshahi Board – 2010 (Proper Education)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by develop assist learn virtue

Passage:

Proper education helps (a) ______ learner (b) ______ (c) ______ his talents. It aims (d) ______ improve him physically and mentally so that he can (e) ______ himself and others. An educated man is self-reliant but also ready (f) ______ (g) ______ others (h) ______ attaining this great (i) ______ and serve (j) ______ society kindly.

44· Rajshahi Board – 2004 (Babul and Bagerhat)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by visit inspire see learn

Passage:

Babul is (a) ______ student (b) ______ class ten who loves (c) ______ history. He is deeply (d) ______ by the great men (e) ______ the Indian subcontinent. He went (f) ______ Bagerhat (g) ______ visit the grave (h) ______ Khan Jahan Ali and (i) ______ the Shat Gambuj Masjid (j) ______ his own eyes.

45· Rajshahi Board – 2005 (Examination and Performance)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by examine perform maintain practical

Passage:

Examination is very important (a) ______ student’s life. It justifies (b) ______ student’s (c) ______. No student can be promoted (d) ______ next class without it. One must be (e) ______ and show ability (f) ______ the exam hall. Time (g) ______ is essential (h) ______ succeed (i) ______ exams and (j) ______ good results.

46· Rajshahi Board – 2006 (Habit and Nature)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by form repeat give habit

Passage:

(a) ______ habit is called second nature. It is formed (b) ______ doing the same thing (c) ______ and again. So repetition (d) ______ acts (e) ______ the source (f) ______ habit. If one (g) ______ smoking for some days, he cannot (h) ______ it easily. Habits are built (i) ______ practice and difficult (j) ______ break.

47· Rajshahi Board – 2007 (Bees and Their Life)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by queen worker lay collect

Passage:

Bees lead (a) ______ systematic life. There are three kinds (b) ______ bees — (c) ______ bee, drone and (d) ______ bees. The queen (e) ______ eggs, the workers (f) ______ nectar (g) ______ flowers and (h) ______ honey (i) ______ the hive (j) ______ their labour.

48· Rajshahi Board – 2008 (Language and Identity)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by nation declare die recognize

Passage:

Language is (a) ______ first medium (b) ______ gaining knowledge. Each (c) ______ has its own tongue. The heroes (d) ______ this land (e) ______ for their mother tongue (f) ______ 21 February. As a mark (g) ______ their sacrifice, UNESCO (h) ______ the day (i) ______ International Mother Language Day (j) ______ honour of Bangla.

49· Rajshahi Board – 2009 (Natural Calamities)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by disaster destroy cause warn

Passage:

Natural calamities are increasing (a) ______ an alarming rate. Floods, cyclones and earthquakes occur (b) ______ every year. Scientists (c) ______ that man’s reckless acts (d) ______ pollution (e) ______ the environment (f) ______ natural disasters. We must be (g) ______ and (h) ______ nature (i) ______ order (j) ______ live safely.

50· Rajshahi Board – 2010 (English as Global Language)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by learn develop advance write

Passage:

English is (a) ______ international language. Its importance (b) ______ the modern age is great. It helps (c) ______ (d) ______ relations with other nations. Almost all books (e) ______ science and technology are (f) ______ or translated (g) ______ English. We must (h) ______ it (i) ______ keep pace (j) ______ the world.

51· Sylhet Board – 2004 (The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse)

Words from the Box:

a the in of by to small quick clever plant

Passage:

The nest was very (a) ______ and very light. The country mouse ate barley and the roots (b) ______ other (c) ______. A mouse from (d) ______ town came (e) ______ see the country mouse. The town mouse was (f) ______ and (g) ______. His home was (h) ______ a big house (i) ______ (j) ______ town.

52· Sylhet Board – 2005 (The King and the Island)

Words from the Box:

a the an in of by build order change climate

Passage:

Once there lived (a) ______ king (b) ______ an island. There were green trees everywhere (c) ______ the island. The king decided (d) ______ (e) ______ a magnificent palace there. So he gave an (f) ______ to his men to cut down the trees. They worked (g) ______ his command. As a result (h) ______ great (i) ______ took place (j) ______ the island’s weather.

53· Sylhet Board – 2008 (Illiteracy and Development)

Words from the Box:

a the to in of by increase develop assist remove

Passage:

Inability (a) ______ read and write is called illiteracy. It hinders all (b) ______ efforts (c) ______ the government. The literacy rate (d) ______ Bangladesh is still low. We must (e) ______ this rate (f) ______ order (g) ______ (h) ______ the country. Government alone cannot meet this challenge without help (i) ______ the literate community to (j) ______ illiteracy.

54· Sylhet Board – 2004 (The Genie and the Fisherman)

Words from the Box:

a the in of by into change spread believe voice

Passage:

The genie began to (a) ______ himself (b) ______ smoke, which (c) ______ over (d) ______ sea and the shore. Collecting itself together, the smoke went back (e) ______ the jar until there was nothing left outside. Then a (f) ______ came (g) ______ inside (h) ______ jar. It said (i) ______ the fisherman, “Well, unbelieving fisherman, here I am. Do you (j) ______ me now?”

55· Sylhet Board – 2006 (Educating Girls)

Words from the Box:

a the to of by in educate confident responsibility ability

Passage:

Our aim is (a) ______ (b) ______ girls in (c) ______ fullest sense. After they leave school they should be (d) ______ and have the (e) ______ to express themselves clearly. They should also have a sense (f) ______ right and wrong, a sense (g) ______ (h) ______, and a belief (i) ______ their own worth. The staff has a long tradition of encouraging pupils to discover their gifts and (j) ______.

56· Sylhet Board – 2010 (Education and Women)

Words from the Box:

a the of in by to educate develop deprive darkness

Passage:

Education is (a) ______ backbone (b) ______ a nation. No nation can prosper without education. Education removes our ignorance and gives us light (c) ______ knowledge. There should be no discrimination (d) ______ man and woman (e) ______ respect (f) ______ imparting education. Education is one (g) ______ the basic human rights. If we (h) ______ women of education, almost half of our population will remain (i) ______ (j) ______.