HSC connectors board question 2023 with answers

Happiness is a relative term. (a) ----, it depends upon some factors. (b) ---, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) --- contentment varies from person to person. (d) ---, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) ---, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) ---, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) ---, we must learn to be contented with what we have. (h) ---, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) ---, we must remember that our life is short. (j) ---, in this short life we cannot get everything (k) --- we want. (l) --- we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) ---, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) ---, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.

The greatness of a book (a) --- depends on the acceptability of readers. (b) --- we read a book (c ) — once, we can discover many things in it. (d) --- basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (e) --- a book is praised (f) ---, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (g) --- the first reading, we may not understand the book. But if it is read more than once, we will see (h) --- it is read (i) --- praised. So, the great books are those (j) — have passed the test of time. (k) --- the appeal of a great book does not decrease. (l) --- the greatness of a book is newly felt (m) --- time passes. (n)---, a great book is widely read and reread by people all over the world.

Bangladesh is a free and sovereign country. (a) --- it was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 it became independent (b) --- started its journey as a free nation. (c) --- the journey was not smooth at all. On 7 March, 1971 (d) --- Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the common mass got united (e) --- started their preparation for a war. The Pakistani forces started mass killing (f) --- killed about 30 lakh innocent people. They thought (g) --- they could suppress the Bangalees within a few days. (h) --- the brave sons of our land proved them wrong. (i) --- the freedom fighters didn't have modem weapons in their hand, they were the real patriots and courageous. (j) ---, after few months they became successful in their mission. (k) --- the long waited date came (l) --- the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) --- we are the citizens of a free land (n) --- marching forward to the way of lasting development very quickly.

Leisure is the moment (a) --- a man is totally free from his work. In leisure, a man is (b) --- free from work but also from worries and tension. (c) --- it is a time, (d) --- a man is his own master and the mind is relaxed (e) --- the body is at rest. (f) --- life is full of duties. By performing our duties one after another, it our seems (g) --- our life is an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot avoid our work and worries. (h) --- leisure helps us to break this chain and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) ---;into developed countries, we will see that people love to spend we look their leisure in different ways. (j) --- , they never idle away their leisure time. (k) --- it is seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-seeing in different places. (l) --- some people spend their free time playing different types of games. (m) --- leisure is always a source of joy. (n) --- everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the life happy and peaceful.

A cyclone is a devastating storm in Bangladesh that moves at a high speed. (a) --- it causes immense harm to people and property. (b) --- the inhabitants of coastal regions are the main victims of cyclone. (c) --- the cyclone of Bangladesh originates from the Bay of Bengal. (d) --- it is accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. (e) --- unbearable heat is felt for a few days. (f) --- one day the sky becomes terribly dark and strong winds begin to blow. (g) --- a terrible situation is created that lasts for hours. (h) --- it causes a great havoc causing death to people and other animals. (i) ---  dwelling houses are blown away. (j) --- the cyclone is followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases. (k) --- the great loss caused by cyclone can be reduced. (l) --- prior warning can be given to people using modern technology of weather forecast. (m) --- people and domestic animals of the cyclone-prone areas can be shifted to cyclone shelters. (n) --- a quick relief work and medical facilities should be ensured. 

 Scientists have always wondered (a) --- there is life anywhere out in the space. They have joined together in a major project called the communication with Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (b) --- seeks to establish contact with any other living beings in the universe. (c) ---, they are beaming out radio signals into the space. It was thought (d) --- there exists life on Mars. (e) --- two viking spacecrafts (f) --- landed on Mars in 1976 did not provide much evidence of life there. The pictures sent by them showed (g) --- the Mars has a sky; (h) --- , the sky is red instead of a blue one like ours. Its gravity is about half (i) --- strong (j) --- that of Earth. (k) ---, the atmosphere is also much thinner than our planet. It has deserts, high mountains, canals, volcanoes, craters etc. as well as summer (l) --- winter. (m) ---, there are no trees, (n) --- life forms.

7. Mymensingh Board-2023

Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (a) --- , time once gone is gone forever. (b) --- the sincere people realize the value of time. (c) --- not everyone is aware of the value of time. (d) --- it is seen that many of us waste time. (e) --- we realize the significance of lost time when it is too late. (f) --- we suffer in life. (g) --- all of us should make the best use of time. (h) ---- proper time management is the key to success in student life. (i) ---  we find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best use of time. (j) --- ,a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills time. (k) --- the teachers advise their students not to waste time. (l) --- they warn the students against their addiction to social networking sites and gaming. (m) --- students should follow the advice of their teachers. (n) --- ,they will suffer in the long run.

Answer: (a) That's why; (b) Only; (c) But/However; (d) Sometimes/Often; (e) Unfortunately; (f) As a result/Therefore; (g) So; (h) In fact/ Undoubtedly; (i) For example/For instance; (j) On the other hand/Meanwhile; (k) So/As a result/That's why; (l) Besides/ Moreover; (m) Therefore/Hence; (n) Otherwise

Health (a) --- is the root of all happiness, can be enjoyed taking adequate care of body and mind. People (b) --- are always under mental stress and suffer from anxieties can not enjoy a good health. (c) --- to enjoy good health, it is also necessary to keep our mind sound. They are doctors (d) --- say that simple and carefree life is more conducive to health. Many people, (e) --- are not aware of health rules. They (f) --- take physical exercise (g) --- take proper food. (h) --- , a huge number of people of our country live below poverty line. (i) --- they can not afford to eat good food. (j) --- they can not enjoy good health. (k) --- , awareness about health rules (l) --- following them are very important in maintaining good health. (m) --- only healthy people can contribute to the national development. (n) --- we must be careful of our health.

Answer: (a) which; (b) who; (c) So; (d) who; (e) however; (f) neither; (g) nor; (h) In fact / Moreover; (i) Therefore / Hence / So; (j) As a result / So; (k) Indeed / For this reason; (1) and; (m) Because; (n) So / Therefore / Hence

Early rising is one of the best habits (a) --- a man can posses. b) --- the benefits of early rising are many. (c) ---, if we get up carly, we get enough time to work (d)---, we can enjoy the fresh air of the morning which refreshes our body and mind. (e) --- we can take some exercises or a walk. (), in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and chirping of birds. (g)---, carly rising takes us to close contact with wonderful world of nature (h) --- we will suffer a lot. (i) ----, if we do not get up early in the morning, -, we do not have enough time to do our work. (j) ---, we can not finish our work in time. (k) --- late rising from bed tells upon our health. (l) --- we can never enjoy the freshness of nature. (m) ---, carly rising keeps us safe and sound both physically and mentally (n) ---, we should make a habit of early rising.

Answer: (a) that; (b) In fact/Actually; (c) Firstly; (d) Thus/Then; (e) Secondly; (f) More importantly; (g) Thus; (h) However/On the other; (i) First of all/ Firstly; (j) As a result; (k) Secondly; (l) In addition/Moreover; (m) As a whole; (n) So/ Therefore