SSC 2021 to 2025: Right Forms of Verbs

1. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Barishal Board 2025] 

E-Commerce is rapidly being (a) ____ in our country. It may be (b) ____ as a business process through electronic transition. Buyers and sellers are not (c) ____ to talk face to face. We may get our required product (d) ____ at home. One of the best opportunities (e) ____ that businessmen from home and abroad can (f) ____ their business using this system (g) ____ in their respective countries. It (h) ____ us with global information, resources and services. It is (i) ____ that it will (j) ____ our domestic business very soon.

2. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Cumilla Board 2025] 

Everybody (a) —— that he or she (b) —— the best. Actually, goodness or badness (c) —— a little or much, (d) —— in him or her simultaneously. But they only (e) —— the good side of them (f) —— the bad once. We (g) —— ourselves and (h) —— the bad. But the reality is that we always (i) —— others that is not (j) ——.

3. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Chittagong Board- 2025]

The price hike of household products (a) ____ now a great problem for us. Everyday we (b) ____ it. Most of the people (c) ____ low income (d) ____ in danger. They (e) ____ of purchasing meat and fish as they (f) ____. We are to (g) ____ over buying even simple products. Many times the buyers (h) ____. The sellers cheat the buyers at the time of (i) ____ something. Some steps have (j) ____ by the government to identify the culprits.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Dhaka Board 2025]

Our annual prize-giving ceremony (a) ___ off yesterday. We (b) ___ our school campus very nicely. The ceremony (c) ___ at 3 p.m. Our Headmaster (d) ___ over the function, and the Education Minister (e) ___ the chief guest. The function (f) ___ with the recitation from the Holy Quran. One of our senior teachers (g) ___ out the annual report. The honourable chief guest (h) ___ a brief encouraging speech, (i) ___ us to be regular in studies and (j) ___ part in the movement against illiteracy.

5. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Dinajpur Board 2025]

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

6. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Jashore Board 2025]

Everybody (a) —— that he or she (b) —— the best. Actually, goodness or badness (c) —— a little or much, (d) —— in him or her simultaneously. But they only (e) —— the good side of them (f) —— the bad once. We (g) —— ourselves and (h) —— the bad. But the reality is that we always (i) —— others that is not (j) ——.

7. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Mymensing Board 2025]

The flood (a) — recently in Chattogram division (b) — all records of the past. Never before did water level rise so high nor (c) — the duration so long. Normal activities have been (d) — for a long time. Thousands of people have (e) — homeless and clothes. The miseries of flood (f) — people know no bounds. Crops have been greatly (g) — . Herds of cattle (h) — away. Thousands of people (i) — their shelters. They (j) — now living under the open air.

8. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Rajshahi Board 2025]

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

9. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Sylhet Board 2025]

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

10. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dhaka Board 2024]

A birthday party is arranged to celebrate the day when one was born. It (a) ___ a happy occasion. Recently it (b) ___ a tradition to organize a birthday party. For organizing such a party, one (c) ___ to spend both time and money. He/she starts (d) ___ preparation from some days ago. A birthday cake (e) ___ earlier. Then, he/she invites his/her close friends and relatives. Usually friends (f) ___ to miss such a party. On the appointed day, he/she puts on the best dress and eagerly waits for the invited guests to (g) ___. After the arrival of the guests, he/she cuts the birthday cake. By singing happy birthday to you, everybody (h) ___ him/her. The guests are highly (i) ___ with delicious foods and snacks. Sometimes there is arrangement for music with a view to (j) ___ the party more enjoyable.

11. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Mymensingh Board 2024]

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

12. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Cumilla Board 2024]

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

13. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Rajshahi Board 2024]

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

14. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box: [Dinajpur Board 2024]

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

15. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Jashore Board 2024]

Textbooks are the rich sources of information and knowledge. They (a) ___ a vital role in teaching-learning activities. If a student (b) ___ the textbooks thoroughly, he/she can get a clear idea about different topics. In the classroom, teachers (c) ___ on the texts well. Unfortunately, some students (d) ___ the importance of reading textbooks. Again, in many schools guidebooks are (e) ___ in the classroom. The concerned authority should monitor the classrooms with a view to (f) ___ this unexpected activity. Besides, teachers (g) ___ conscious of their duties and responsibilities. A strong foundation of knowledge is impossible without reading the textbooks well. These living sources of knowledge (h) ___ by the highly qualified educationists. The government is working relentlessly to (i) ___ the standard of the textbooks. The nation (j) ___ eagerly for the days when our students will lead Bangladesh applying their knowledge, skill and wisdom.

16. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once: [Chattogram Board 2024]

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

17. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Sylhet Board 2024]

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

18. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Barishal Board 2024]

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

19. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dhaka Board 2023]

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

20. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Mymensingh Board 2023]

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

21. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Cumilla Board 2023]

A proverb goes that a man without an aim is a ship without a rudder. Likewise, a man without an aim (a) — reach his goal. He (b) — in his way of life. So, everyman should (c) — a definite aim. But nothing is more difficult than the choice of profession. Students (d) — it very difficult to choose a suitable profession. Choosing profession becomes very difficult because there (e) — many paths and courses open to them. They should (f) — their aim according to the abilities they are (g) — with. All (h) — the same abilities and aptitude. Students may (i) — their teachers who are able to (j) — their abilities.

22. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Rajshahi Board 2023]

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

23. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dinajpur Board 2023]

There are various types of fever. Dengue is one of them. It (a) — by biting of mosquito (b) — ‘Aedes’. It (c) — serious health hazard. Vomiting, high temperature, blood platelets etc. make the patient tormented. Many patients (d) — if blood platelets (e) — below 50. Much care and proper treatment (f) — to save dengue affected patients. In order to (g) — ourselves free from dengue, we (h) — our environment clean. Living place of Aedes larva should (i) — with a view to (j) — ourselves aloof from mosquito bite the use of curtain is essential.

24. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Jashore Board 2023]

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

25. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. Use negative if necessary: [Chattogram Board 2023]

Abdur Rahman is a student. He (a) — in the SSC Exam this year. He (b) — in Chattogram. He (c) — there since his birth, but he (d) — St. Martins Island yet. He (e) — a lot about the beauty of St. Martin’s Island. (f) — those he becomes very eager (g) — a visit there. As he is free now, he thinks that he (h) — the island now. (i) — this he becomes so excited that he (j) — his friends to a meeting.

26. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Sylhet Board 2023]

We should (a) — the life style of the ants and bees. They (b) — good use of their time and store food for the rainy days. They never (c) — a single moment in negligence or indolence. So, they never (d) — into extreme crisis. We (e) — the best creatures in creation. We (f) — everything good and bad. We can (g) — better than the others. We should all (h) — every moment properly. Punctuality (i) — the best tonic in this regard. We should (j) — the footsteps of the famous persons.

27. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Barishal Board 2023]

Rivers generally (a) — from a mountain or a lake. They (b) — very much important for our existence and economy. But unfortunately, we are (c) — our rivers, choking it with toxic wastes from dyeing and textile factories. Most of the industries (d) — waste treatment plants. These kinds of industries are (e) — releasing untreated liquid waste directly and (f) — the water polluted. Our unconscious people also (g) — different kinds of waste materials into the rivers directly. So, to keep existence of fishes and other species (h) — in the water is impossible. It is high time the government and the conscious people (i) — together to save the rivers. Otherwise, a happy, prosperous and pollution free environment for the next generation can’t be (j) —.

28. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dhaka Board 2022]

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

29. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below. [Mymensingh Board 2022]

Mobile phone is an important medium of modern communication which (a) ___ intercommunication. It (b) ___ our life very easy and comfortable. The world (c) ___ smaller due to the rapid use of it. Mobile phone connected with the Internet (d) ___ its users watch TV, and, use social media like Facebook, Instagram, Linkedln etc. We (e) ___ almost everything by using various mobile apps. We can check mails and (f) ___ the reply through it. The use of mobile phone (g) ___ noticeably during COVID-19. Nowadays, teachers and students (h) ___ dependent on it greatly. It has played a vital role in (i) ___ online education. But excessive use of it causes unpredictable health hazards. So, we (j) ___ it excessively.

30. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Cumilla Board 2022]

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

31. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below. [Rajshahi Board 2022]

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

32. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dinajpur Board 2022]

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

33. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the text. [Jashore Board 2022]

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

34. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Chattogram Board 2022]

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

35. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box: [Sylhet Board 2022]

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

36. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Barishal Board 2022]

1st January (a) ___ now as the book festival in Bangladesh. On this day, students (b) ___ in school and madrashas get new text books free of cost. Books (c) ___ the most important teaching aids for the students. If students (d) ___ books in time, their academic progress will be greatly hampered. So, the present government (e) ___ this epoch-making programme. This programme will undoubtedly play a vital role in (f) ___ the standard of education. By getting books on this day, students can start (g) ___ their preparation from the very beginning of the academic year. Guardians of the students also become happy to (h) ___ new books in the hands of their children. So, this programme should be (i) ___ for building an educated nation. The people of Bangladesh (j) ___ ever grateful to the present government for taking this noble initiative.

37. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Dhaka Board-2020]

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

38. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below. [Rajshahi Board-2020]

We (a) — to our nature for (b) — us with her gifts lavishly. We (c) — a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) — to us, is very fertile. We (e) — ungrateful to our soil. But our activities (f) — that we have (g) — ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) — soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) — its fertility which has (j) — us to grow crops easily.

39. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [ Cumilla Board-2020]

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

40. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once.[Chattogram Board-2020]

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

41. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Sylhet Board 2020]

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

42.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Barishal Board-2020]

Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a) — to the condition in which both men and women (b) — equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c) — the participation of the both, the social and economic development (d) —. Elimination of gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e) — human rights. Our government, already (f) — some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g) — pace with men. But our social set up is (h) — a barrier in different ways. We should (i) — our outlook and come forward to (j) — gender inequality from the society.

43. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. [Mymensingh Board-2020]

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