Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —
Newspaper plays a very (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) role in modern civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) _____ (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) _____ (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general knowledgE- Besides, academic books, one should read newspapers (d) _____ (post-modify the verb). Newspaper helps one (e) _____ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (f) _____ (pre-modify the verb with a participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) _____ (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) _____ (post-modify the verb). One should choose the (i) _____ (pre-modify the noun) newspaper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) _____ (pre-modify the verb) helps a man.
(a) important/significant; (b) academic/bookish; (c) to increase/to enhance; (d) regularly/daily; (e) to know; (f) Reading newspaper; (g) various/different; (h) wisely/carefully; (i) impartial/unbiased/neutral; (j) definitely/ certainly/ obviously.
- No confusion of the grammatical subject occurs in
- There has been a sharp rise in the prices. The underlined word is-
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —Bangladesh is a (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b) _____ (pre-modify the noun) population. People (c) _____ (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on agriculturE- They grow different kinds of crops (d) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). We earn (e) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) currencies by exporting some of these crops. We are also rich in (f) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able (g) _____ (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) natural gas from underground. Our industries are also rising (h) _____ (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We export (i) _____ (pre-modify the noun with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard, we have already earned a (j) _____ (pre-modify the noun) reputation.
- 'I stand before you today with a heart overflowing with grief.' The marked part is-
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.People around were just watching as the (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) boy started (b) _____ (postmodify the verb) into the (c) _____ (pre-modify the noun) canal. Then the traffic constable camE- (d) _____ (pre-modify the noun with a present participle) no time, he jumped into the canal. The (e) _____ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) constable did not think of his (f) _____ (pre-modify the noun) lifE- He was (g) _____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) kind that he risked his lifE- People (h) _____ (post-modify the noun) by the canal praised him (i) _____ (post-modify the verb with an adverb). This type of person is a model (j) _____ (post-modify the noun).
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.Education gives us knowledge and a set of abilities to function (a) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb) in life, such as (b) —— (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) ability to decide things rationally and make the (c) —— (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) choices. As we learn how to read, write and do the (d) —— (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) operations of arithmetic, we gain a degree of self-confidence. Education, (e) –— (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), releases our potentials and our inner strength. It sharpens (f) —— (pre-modify the noun with a pronominal adjective) intellect and develops our creativity. As we are taught to reason (g) —— (postmodify the verb) and find solutions to (h) —— (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) problems of life we become (i) —— (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) members of society. Education by definition is progressive and liberal, teaching us to respect (j) —— (pre-modify the noun with a nounadjective) diversity and cultural and religious differences
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali LiteraturE- He was a (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) _____ (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali LiteraturE- Nazrul, (c) _____ (use an appositive), won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) _____ (use possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) _____ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). His songs are (f) _____ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali Literature (g) _____ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) _____ (use a noun adjective) LiteraturE- He was (i) _____ (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) _____ (use an adverbial phrase).
- According to the conditions of my scholarship, after finishing my degree,_____.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.Zainul Abedin, (a) ---- (post modify the noun with an appositive), was born in Kishorgonj in 1914. His father was a (b) --- (use a noun-adjective to pre modify the noun) officer. He grew up amidst a (c) ---- (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) surrounding dominated by the river Brahmaputra. The river and the open nature inspired him (d)---- (use an adverb to post modify the verb) from his early life. In 1938, he was awarded a (e) ---- (pre modify the noun with a noun-adjective) medal in all India Art Exhibition. It was a (f) ---- (pre modify the noun) recognition for him. And (g) ---- (pre modify the noun with a demonstrative) recognition gave the confidence (h) ----- (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). Zainul preserved some of his works (i) ---- (post modify the verb with a prepositional phrase). Also, he became involved in a movement (j) ---- (use infinitive phrase to post modify the verb).
- Having been served lunch, ____.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —Raja (a) _____ (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) _____ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) _____ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) _____ (use a demonstrative to premodify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) _____ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains disciplinE- He knows the value of timE- He gets up (f) _____ (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) _____ (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes a (h) _____ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) _____ (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentlE- He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) _____ (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a nation.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.Drug addiction among the young generation has become a (a) _____ (pre modify the noun) concern. Drug is mainly used as medicine (b) _____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c) _____ (post modify the verb). They take drugs to forget (d) _____ (use possessive to pre modify the noun) sadness, (e) _____ (pre modify the noun) people take drugs (f) _____ (use adverb to post modify). Drug addiction causes (g) _____ (pre modify the noun) harm to human body. (h) _____ (use a participle) them aware, we can remove this curse from our society. All concerned should take initiatives (i) _____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) it. The criminals should be punished with an (j) _____ (use a noun adjective) hand.
- 'Excuse me, gentlemen!'- 'Excuse me' is used to-
- There aren't many guests have yet,--?
- Plunging into the water___.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.I had gathered a peculiar experience (a) ----- (post modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin's Island. I visited the island along with my family. Zakir (b) - ---(post modify the noun with an appositive) was my guide. On the way to the island, we watched (c) ---- (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun)-sea gulls. The (d) - ---(pre-modify the noun) birds were flying (e) ---- (post-modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f)---- (use an intensifier to pre- modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with biscuits. (g) ---- (use a present participle phrase to post-modify the verb), we became (h)---- (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) ----(use an infinitive to post modify the verb) in the idyllic island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j)----- (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the adjective phrase to post modify the verb) lovely sea birds.
- The golden ring is too costly to purchase. Here "costly" is a/an-
- There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.Father: Whats your aim in life my son? Son : To be an army officer father.Father: Army officer Do you know how difficult and busy Army life is.Son : Yes father, I doFather: Do you know the procedure and other formalities of becoming an Army officer.Son : I am not fully aware but Ill collect all information from Army Headquarters!Father Well my son. I wish you all the best. Son : Thank you very much my dear father
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a) _____ (pre modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) _____ (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a healthy lifE- There are many benefits of eating a (c) _____ (pre modify the noun) diet because it prevents (d) _____ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f) _____ (pre modify the noun with possessive) diet according to our needs. We should not eat the (g) _____ (use adjective to pre modify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit (h) _____ (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i) _____ (post modify the adjective with an infinitive) a balanced diet. Here (j) _____ (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us.
- Complete the text with suitable prepositions.Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) ______our life-literature, economy, and culture. But are the rivers (b) ______good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c)______ the pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) _______ a dying river. A report published in 'The Daily Sun' describes what has happened (e)______ the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench fills the air (f)______ it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g)______ the Ganges and flowed (h) ______the Bay of Bengal (i)______ got the name Buriganga.
- While driving, one has to ___
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —An (a) _____ (pre-modify the noun) student is he, who has (b) _____ (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He studies (c) _____ (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d) _____ (premodify the noun) duty of a student is to study. So, he never neglects (e) _____ (use a possessive) duty. He even makes the proper use of (f) _____ (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment. Sabuj, (g) _____ (post modify the noun with an appositive) of our class is an example of a good student. Sabuj is (h) _____ (pre-modify the adjective) helpful to us. I try (i) _____ (modify the verb with an infinitive) a boy like Sabuj. I want to be one of the (j) _____ (pre-modify the noun) stars in the class.
- ___, he went to collect his payment.
- Everyone performed in the event but Nishat. What part of speech is 'but' in the sentence?
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: —We can't think of our existence without languagE- It plays a (a) _____ (use an intensifier) important role in our lifE- We use language from the time we wake up (b) _____ (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (c) _____ (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d) _____ (use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislikE- We also use language (e) _____ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f) _____ (pre-modify the adjective) present in our lifE- It is an (g) _____ (pre-modify the noun) part of our lifE- As an (h) _____ (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a languagE- But we had to struggle (i) _____ (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our languagE- Many (j) _____ (pre-modify the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the languagE-