Article Exercise for Class 6, 7 & 8
1. Fill in the gaps of the following text with appropriate
articles. Put a cross for zero article.
Yesterday while I was going to Cumilla by (a
——–bus, I saw (b)——–elderly lady carrying (c)——–huge bag and (d)——–umbrella
struggling to get on to (e)——–bus. She would not let anyone carry her bag. I
invited her to take (f)——–seat next to mine. She took the seat and thanked me.
Answer: (a) x; (b) an; (c) a; (d) an; (e) the; (f) the
2. Always speak (a) ___ truth. Never tell (b) ___ lie. Nobody believes (c) ___ liar. Even if he is (d) ___ truthful he is considered to be (e) ___ liar. Nobody in (f) ___ world is as unfortunate as he.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the.
3. Each and every student wants to make a good result. But it is not (a) ___ easy task. (b) ___ student has to do something for this. From (c) ___ very beginning he must be very serious. He should read (d) ___ texts again and again. He must not make (e) ___ notes from (f) ___ common source.
Answer: (a) an; (b) A; (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) a.
4. We live in an age of (a) ___ science. Newspaper is (b) ___ wonder of modern science. Newspaper is (c) ___ paper which carries news of (d) ___ whole world. It is such (e) ___ important thing that we cannot go (f) ___ single day without it.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) an; (f) a.
5. A few days ago I enjoyed (a) ___ interesting football
(b) ___ match. It was played between (c) ___ top two teams, Argentina and Germany. On (d) ___ day of the match, I went to (e) ___ Stadium quite early. I
stood in the line and bought (f) ___ ticket.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a.
6. Mr. Karim is an English (a) ___ teacher. He is (b)
___ M.A. in English. He serves in (c) ___ famous institution. He tries to lead
(d) ___ honest life. He is (e) ___ most favourite teacher (f) ___ to the
student.
Answer: (a) x; (b) an; (c) a; (d) an; (e) the; (f) x.
7. A true friend is (a) ___ asset. He stands by his friend in time of (b) ___ danger. Normally he is not (c) ___ greedy person. He always wishes for (d) ___ welfare of his friend. But it is (e) ___ matter of fact that (f) ___ ideal friend is very rare today.
Answer: a) an; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) an.
8. (a) ___ ant is an industrious (b) ___ insect.
No other insect is as industrious like (c) ___ ant. If we open (d) ___ pages of
history, we shall see that (e) ___ men who have become great in (f) ___ world
were industrious.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) an; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the.
9. Dhaka is (a) ___ capital of Bangladesh. It is (b) ___
old city. People of different communities live in (c) ___ city. Their ways of
life are (d) ___ quite different. So, their occupations are not (e) ___same.
Most of the people lead (f) ___ very hard life here.
Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) the; (d) x; (e) the; (f) a.
10. A library is (a——–collection of books of various
kinds. (b——–word ‘library’ comes
from the Latin word ‘Libre’ which means (c)——–book. In the ordinary sense, we know,
library means (d)——–house where books are kept for use by the readers. It is (e——– important temple of wisdom. (f——–“British Library” is the biggest one in the world.
from the Latin word ‘Libre’ which means (c)——–book. In the ordinary sense, we know,
library means (d)——–house where books are kept for use by the readers. It is (e——– important temple of wisdom. (f——–“British Library” is the biggest one in the world.
Answer: (a) a; (b) The; (c) x; (d) the; (e) an; (f) The.
11. Patriotism is a noble (a— virtue. It inspires a man
to shed last drop of blood to defend (b—— freedom of his country. (c——–man
without patriotism is not better than (d — beast. A true patriot is honoured by
all. He thinks for (d) —–welfare of his country. On (f——–other hand, an unpatriotic
man thinks only his own interest.
Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (c) A; (d) a; (e) the; (f) the.
12. Self-control makes (a) —–man morally sound and sober which is at (b) —–root of all virtues. Without it a man becomes worse than (c)—– animal for a time being. It forms (d) ——– primary basis of the individual character. (e) ——– exercise of self-discipline, selfrespect and self-control makes a man pure and (f) ——–simple, good and great.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) an; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x.
13. A few days ago I enjoyed (a——–interesting football
(b—— match. It was played between (c) —–top two teams, Abahani and Mohammedan.
On (d—— day of the match I went to (e) —— stadium quite early. I stood in the
line and bought (f——–ticket.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a.
14. Though money is (a) —– must for our life, it is not (b)—– necessary to bring happiness. Happiness is absolutely (c) —— psychological thing. It is (d) —– name of (e) —– feeling. Actually, it means (f)—– contentment of the mind.
Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the
15. A gentleman had (a——–misfortune of frequently
forgetting important matters. Once he arranged (b——–dinner on his birthday and
invited his numerous friends and relatives. (c) —– appointed day arrived. But
the guests did not come. Half (d——–hour passed, but still they did not come. He
felt (e——–uneasy, because he was (f) ——–host.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) The; (d) an; (e) x; (f) the.
16. Patriotism is (a) —–noble virtue. It inspires (b——–man to shed (c) —— last drop of blood to defend (d) —– freedom of his (e) —–country. (f——–man without patriotism is not better than a beast.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) A.
17. (a) ——–thing of beauty is (b——–joy forever. (c——–flower is a beautiful (d——– thing. Everybody likes (e) ——–flower. But it is a matter of sorrow that (f) ——–flower is short lived. It does not last long.
Answer: (a) A; (b) a; (c) A; (d) x; (e) x; (f) a.
18. Newspaper is called (a——–storehouse of knowledge. We
cannot do (b——–single day without newspaper. It contains (c——–news of the whole
(d——–world. We can get (e) —–news of home and abroad from it. It plays (f) —–
important role in creating public awareness.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) the; (d) x; (e) the; (f) an.
19. (a) ——–library is a part and parcel of an educational institution. It is (b——–unique
place where books of different subjects are kept for reading. It enables the readers to read books of their choice that create (c) —–enthusiasm for learning. Students should pay a visit to (d——library regularly. They can borrow books for (e) —— certain period and return them after (f) —— given time.
Answer: (a) A; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the.
20. We live in an age of (a——–science. Newspaper is (b) —–wonder of modern science. Newspaper is (c——–paper which carries news of (d) —– whole world. It is such (e) —— important thing that we cannot go (f) —— single day without it.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) an; (f) a.
21. Money cannot buy (a——–happiness. Frankly speaking, money is (b) —–must for our life. But it is not (c) —–necessary to bring our happiness. Happiness is absolutely (d) —– psychological thing. It is the name of (e—— feeling. It means contentment. He who is satisfied with what he gets and contented with his life is really (f—— happy man.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) x; (d) a; (e) a; (f) a.
22. Mr. Patrick is (a) —– European. As he is (b) —– Englishman, he knows English well. He is honourable to everyone though he is (c) —– one-eyed man. One day having (d) — SOS, he went to (e) —–USA. His brother, Milton, living there joined (f) —– army last year. He is the younger of the two brothers. When Mr. Patrick met his brother, he could not but shed tears.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) a; (d) an; (e) the; (f) the.
23. (a) —— objective of education is not only to pass the exam and get (b——–job but also to acquire knowledge and open (c) —–third eye. (d——–student should realize (e) —— fact. (f) —–one should work hard to improve the depth of his knowledge.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) A; (e) the; (f) x.
24. Health is wealth. A man must have good (a) —– health to enjoy peace and happiness. (b) ——healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (c) —– healthy man is (d) —– asset both to his family and to (e) —–nation. A sick man, on the other hand, is not only a liability to his family but also to (f) —– society.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) A; (d) an; (e) the; (f) the.
25. Today’s world is (a— world of science and technology. (b— science has
advanced so much that we cannot do a single day without (c— help of it.
Telecommunication has made the whole (d— world close. In this regard, mobile phone
is playing a great role. Nowadays almost (e—everyone uses (f— mobile phone.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) the; (d) x; (e) x; (f) a.
26. We are now living in (a——–age of science. Today we cannot do even (b——–day
without the blessing of science. BY dint of science man had become (c——–master of the whole universe. But all (d——–wonders of science including computer, TV and radio are (e——–result of education. Again education is a weapon to fight against all (f——–vice and sinful acts.
Answer: (a) the/an; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x/the.
27. People of Bangladesh had (a——–dream to conquer (b——–world’s (c) ——–highest
peak. Musa fulfilled (d—– dream. He has become (e——–first Bangladeshi mountaineer to hoist our national flag at the top of (f——–Everest.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) x; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x
28. Eid-ul-Fitr is (a— biggest festival of (b——–Muslims. It comes at (c—— end of the
holy (d—— month of (e—— Ramadan. It is (f—— occasion for thanks-giving to the Almighty.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) x; (f) an.
29. My mother is an ideal (a——–housewife. She is (b——–affectionate lady. She manages (c——–family very nicely. She hopes to see me happy at (d——–cost of her own life. She does not enjoy (e——–wink of sleep if I fall sick. In the world there is none so dear to me as my (f——–mother.
Answer: a) x; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) x.
30. Once some hunters set (a—— trap to catch wild animals. (b— lion was caught in (c) —— trap. He tried his best to get out of the trap. As he rolled on the ground he was trapped in (d— net more tightly. He could not even move. He roared and roared. The rat heard (e— roar. The rat ran there to see what (f) — had happened.
Answer: (a) a; (b) A; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x.
31. Patriotism is (a—— noble virtue, It inspires (b— man to shed the last drop of blood to defend (c—freedom of his country. (d— man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot thinks for (f—— welfare of his country.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) the; (d) A; (e) a; (f) x.
32. A dictionary contains (a— words of a language as well as their meanings. The first dictionary was published in 1225 in (b——–Latin language. Wherever we find (c——– unknown word, we consult (d—— dictionary. It never (e— disappoints us. In a dictionary, (f—— words are alphabetically arranged.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) an; (d) a; (e) x; (f) the.
33. (a) —— objective of education is not only to pass the
examination and get (b——–job but also to acquire (c—— knowledge and widen (d——
third eye. (e—— student should realize (f——fact.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) A; (f) the.
34. (a——–earth is (b——–planet. It belongs to (c——–family of (d——–sun centered solar
system. This is (e——–most ideal place for human habitation among all planets so far discovered. This planet offers (f——–unique environment full of variety.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a.
35. You are (a——–students of class ten, (b——–highest class of (c——–school. To come to this stage you had to undergo (d——–lot of hardships and to make (e——–effort. This is however, (f) —– usual process.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) a.
36. Cricket has become very popular in our country. It is (a——–international game. After
winning (b——–ICC Trophy in Malaysia in 1996, it has become more popular than foothall in our country. By defeating (c——–Kenya, Bangladesh got (d) ——–first victory in (e——–ODI cricket in 1998. Bangladesh got the taste of winning a test match in January, 2005
defeating Zimbabwe. So far, Bangladesh has won at least one match against almost all (f)
——–test playing countries in ODI and it was our pride that we were one of the host
countries for the World Cup Cricket 2011.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) x; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the.
37. Our life is (a——–sum total of hours, days, months and years. But all days are not equally memorable to us. Most of (b——–days are forgotten with (c——–passage of time. Only (d——–few days remain ever fresh in our memory. My first day at (e——–school is such (f) —– amusing day.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) x; (f) an.
38. To be (a——–good at English, practice is (b——–must.
Those who do it can do well in the examination. (c) —–main thing which is
needed most is (d——–determination. It helps a student for doing (e——–better
result. Though it is (f) —– international It helps a student for doing (e) ——–better result. Though it is (f)
—–international language, it can help us in different ways.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) The; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an.
39. A true friend is (a——–asset. He stands by his friend
in (b) —–time of danger. He is not a greedy person. He always wishes for (c——
welfare of his friend. But it is (d) —– matter of fact that (e—— ideal friend
is very rare today. Do you have (f—— friend who can be termed as an ideal?
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) a.
40. Unfair means in the examination is (a——–offence. It degrades the standard of
education. If the students of a country do not acquire true (b——–education, there will be
no development in (c) —–country. An examinee should read seriously so that he can cut (d) —– good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be the only aim in life of all the students. (e) —– educated man cannot support (f——–unfair means in the examination at all.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) a; (e) An; (f) x.
41. (a) ——– patriotism is a noble virtue. It inspires a man to shed (b——–last drop of blood to defend (c——– freedom of his country. (d——– man without patriotism is not better than a beast. (e——–true patriot is an asset to a country. He is held in high esteem by (f) ——– people of his country.
Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (c) the; (d) A; (e) A; (f) the.
42. A true friend is (a——–asset. He stands by his friend in (b——– times of danger. He is not a greedy person. He always wishes for (c——– welfare of his friend. But it is (d) —–matter of fact that (e——– ideal friend is very rare (f) ——– today.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) x.
43. (a——–smoking is a bad habit. (b——–person who smokes become financially and physically loser. We see that many rich people spend (c——– lot of money for only smoking. Smoking impairs the lung and heart seriously. Most of the lung and heart diseases are caused by (d——– smoking. It also causes hypertension, tuberculosis, etc. Moreover, when (e——– man smokes, he is not only affected but (f——– people around him are also affected with smoke.
Answer: (a) x; (b) A; (c) a; (d) x; (e) a; (f) the.
44. (a——–teacher is often compared with (b——–architect. He is called the architect of a nation. He is (c——–light of learning and makes (d) ——–illiterate people worthy literate citizens of our country. But it is (e) —–matter of great regret that (f——–teachers are not held in due respect in our society.
Answer: (a) A; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the.
45. Patriotism is a noble (a——–virtue, It inspires a man to shed (b——–last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his (c) —— country. (d——unpatriotic man is not better than (e—— beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) —— all.
Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (c) x; (d) An; (e) a; (f) x.
46. Talha always tries to educate (a——–uneducated. he tells them to check (b——– beast in them. He reads in (c——–Dhaka University. Being (d)—— active boy, he hates (e ——–idle. He reads (f——–great deal of books.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) x; (d) an; (e) the; (f) a.
47. (a——–tiger is known as a ferocious animal. (b——–tiger kills to eat. It can kill a deer in two or three (c——–minutes and (d——–buf falo in five minutes. It always charges from (e) —— side or (f——– rear.
Answer: (a) A/The; (b) A/The; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) the.
48. Man is (a——– best creation of Allah. He is (b——– rational being. His creation is not (c—— mere play or without any purpose. He has to do (d——– lot but his life is short, he must have (e—— aim in life. The boy or girl may be (f—— orphan.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) a; (d) a; (e) an; (f) an.
49. (a——–objective of education is not only to pass the exam and get (b——–job but also to acquire knowledge and widen (c——–third eye. (d) ——– student should realize (e ——–fact. Otherwise, his education will be (f) -— incomplete one.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) A; (e) the; (f) an.
50. Jamal is (a——–old farmer living in (b—— ideal village of Khulna. He is (c) ——– active (d—— man. They work together in (e) —— paddy field.
Answer: (a) an; (b) an; (c) an; (d) x; (e) the.
51. There was (a—— collision between (b——–van and (c—— pedestrian at the crossroads near our house last night. Both (d—– pedestrian and (e—— van driver were taken to the hospital and both were pushed (f) —— injections. The witness said that a passer-by was quite heedless while passing the road.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x.
52. Newspaper plays (a——–important role in our society. It is (b——–most useful thing in our day-to-day life. We cannot think of (c—— single day without it. To read newspaper is (d——–good habit. (e——–more we read newspaper, the more we can acquire knowledge. It is (f——–looking glass of modern world.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) a; (d) a; (e) The; (f) the.
53. World Cup Football is the greatest show on (a—— earth. Thirty-two football playing countries participated in (b—— competition. Of them, both Argentina and Brazil failed to reach (c——–goal. Millions of supporters became (d——–upset to (e——– performance of Argentina and Brazil. Nevertheless, World Cup Tournament 2010 created (f——–craze among the fans.
Answer: (a) the/x; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) the; (f) a.
54. Hazrat Omar (R) was (a——–second Caliph of Islam. He was (b——–honest caliph. He used to lead a humble (c——–life. He used to go and see the condition of (d——– subjects with his own eyes. At dead of night he would walk on (e——streets of Medina. One night while walking he heard (f——–sound of crying.
Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) x; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a.
55. (a——–objective of education is not only to pass the exam and get (b——–job but also to acquire knowledge and open (c——–third eye. (d——–student should realize (e) ——– fact. A student, therefore, should exercise his/her talent to improve the depth of (f —— knowledge.
Answer: (a) The; (b) a; (c) the; (d) A; (e) the; (f) x.
56. (a——–objective of education is not only to pass (b——–exam and get (c——–job but also to acquire knowledge and widen (d—— third eye. (e——–student should realize (f—— fact.
Answer: (a) The; (b) the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) A; (f) the.
57. (a——– ant is (b) ——– industrious insect. Bees are also (c) ——–industrious insects. If we observe the life of (d—— successful man, we will find that he is also (e) —– industrious. (f—— industrious are appreciated by all.
Answer: (a) The; (b) an; (c) x; (d) a; (e) x; (f) The.
58. Opera refers to (a——–dramatic art form, originating in Europe in which (b——– emotional content is conveyed to (c——–audience as much through music, as it is through (d——–lyrics. (e——–drama in opera is presented by using scenery, costumes and acting. (f——–words in Opera are sung rather than spoken.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) the; (d) x; (e) The; (f) The.
59. The world is now (a—— global village. It has (b—— environment with many disasters. Human beings are (c——–members of this globe. They want to have their suitable and happy existence here in the global world. The threat is so prodigious that (d) —— single country cannot tackle it. There is a destructive effect of the present practices on the eco-system. In addition to these, there are (e——–four major areas of it. (f——– major factor in maintaining the world’s existing co-habitance is the concentrated layer of
ozone gas.
Answer: (a) a; (b) an; (c) the; (d) a; (e) x; (f) The.
60. Shakib Al Hasan is (a——–greatest cricketer (b——–Bangladesh has ever produced. This great player hails from Magura. Coming from (c——– suburban background, he has established himself as one of (d—— best all rounders of the world. He displays such (e—— amount of integrity on the ground that he is (f—— idot to many youngsters.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) an; (f) an.
61. English stands now as (a——–global language due to its worldwide appeal and importance. But it is (b——–matter of regret that we are avoiding it on (c—— plea that if we learn this language, (d—— importance of our mother tongue will be ignored. Undoubtedly, it is an old (e——– argument. Learning a rich language in order to maintain communication with (f——–world does not mean undermining our own.
Answer: (a) a; (b) a; (c) the; (d) the; (e) x; (f) the.
62. (a——–cyclone may occur at any (b) —— time and at any place. (c——–violent type of cyclone usually hits the tropics. A cyclone in Bangladesh originates from (d—— Bay of Bengal. Before a cyclone blows (e—— unbearable heat is felt for (f—— few days.
Answer: (a) A; (b) x; (c) A; (d) the; (e) an; (f) a.
63. A teacher is (a——–architect of a nation. He plays an important (b——–role in building up an educated nation. He removes (c——–darkness of (d—— ignorance from (e— lot of a nation. (f——– good teacher never hankers after money.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) the; (d) x; (e) the; (f) A.
64. William Wordsworth, (a——–second son of (b——–Attorney at-law, read in (c—— university named (d——–Cambridge. He wrote a remarkable poem on (e——–French Revolution. (f——–English are proud of him.
Answer: (a) the; (b) an; (c) a; (d) x; (e) the; (f) The.
65. Bangladesh is undoubtedly one of (a—— poorest countries of the world having (b) —— few enemies. (c) —— few countries encircling her are not richer than she. They have (d—— little to do with our internal affairs. Our large population is rather (e) —— burden than (f—— asset.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) The; (d) x; (e) a; (f) an.
66. Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls’ College is (a——–renowned institution. It is located at (b—— heart of the capital city inside the cantonment on an area of 5.24 acre. The institution started its (c——–journey in 1957 under Cantonment Board as (d——– primary school. Since its inception, the institution had been striving hard to impart quality
education to the children of both to the members of armed forces and to (e——–civilian population. So all the girl students have (f——–enthusiasm to get admitted here.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) x.
67. (a——–universe is a very vast thing. In fact, it is unmistakably vast. But (b——– primitive people had unite (c——–narrow idea about (d——–size and nature of (e——– universe. They believed the earth was (f——– flat and stationary
Answer: (a) The; (b) the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x.
68. Long ago there was (a—— emperor in (b—— China. He increased (c—— taxes very severely. The people of the country were very unhappy, and could not afford (d——– food to eat or (e——–tea to drink. They were in (f—— uncomfortable state.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) x; (d) x; (e) x; (f) an.
69. The ant is (a——–industrious insect. No other insect is as industrious as an ant. If we open (b——–pages of history, we shall see that (c——– men who have become great were (d——– industrious. (e——–industrious are liked by (f——–all.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) the; (d) x; (e) The; (f) x.
70. Rajshahi stands on (a——–Padma. It is (b——–biggest river in Bangladesh. Now, it is (c——– emaciated river. (d——– river dries up during (e——– summer season. But there comes (f——– flood during the rainy season.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) an; (d) The; (e) the; (f) x.
71. (a——–library is a part and parcel of an educational institution. It is (b—— unique
place where books of different subjects are kept for reading. It enables the readers to read books of their choice that create (c—— enthusiasm for learning. Students should pay a visit to (d—— library regularly. They can borrow books for (e—— certain period and return them after (f—— given time.
Answer: (a) A; (b) a; (c) x; (d) the; (e) a; (f) the.
72. Money is called (a——–fuel of life. Though money is (b——–must in our practical life, it cannot ensure (c—– happiness. Happiness live in (d——– happiness lies in (e——–important role in this regard. We must exercise morality in every walk of life for building up (f——– corruption free nation.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) x; (d) x; (e) an; (f) a.
73. Dowry means the property or money that is given by (a—— bride to her husband. During (b—— marriage ceremony a section of greedy people claim much (c—— wealth or money from the guardians of the brides. (d—— poor illiterate girls become the victims of (e—— dowry. If the guardians fail to fulfil (f—— demand of the bridegroom, the brides are maltreated.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) x; (d) The; (e) x; (f) the.
74. A true friend is (a——–asset. He stands by his (b——–friend in time of danger. He is not (c—— greedy man. He always wishes for (d——–welfare of his friend. But it is (e —— matter of (f—— fact that an ideal friend is very rare today.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) a; (f) x.
75. Almost all of us have heard the story of Hamelin. It is (a—— town of (b—— Germany. Many years ago this town was affected with (c——problem. It was full of (d —— rats. The people of the town were very annoyed with the rats. The people came to (e—— town hall to discuss their problem with their (f——–Mayor.
Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) a; (d) x; (e) the; (f) x.
76. An honest boy is he who never tells a lie. He carries out (a—— orders of his parents and (b—— teachers. He has (c——–definite aim in (d—— life. He develops (e——– attitude to serve his nation. He is an active worker who upholds (f—— interest of his nation above everything.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) a; (d) x; (e) an; (f) the.
77. Rajbari is (a——–small town. It is on (b——Padma. There is (c——–Govt. Boys’ High School here. (d—— school is run by (e——– honest Headmaster. I am proud (f—— to be a student of the school.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) The; (e) an; (f) x.
78. Our life is (a——–sum total of days, months and years. But all days are not equally memorable to us. Most of (b—— days are forgotten with (c—— passage of time. Only (d —— few days remain ever fresh in our memory. My (e) —— first day at school is such (f—— day. It is still fresh in my mind.
Answer: (a) the; (b) the; (c) the; (d) a; (e) x; (f) a.
79. (a—— equator is (b—— imaginary line rounding (c——–middle of earth. It divides
(d—— earth into two roughly equal parts. (e—— areas close to (f—— equator are hotter than those that are far away.
Answer: (a) The; (b) an; (c) the; (d) the; (e) The; (f) the.
80. Health is (a——–root of all happiness. (b——–man without health cannot be happy in life. Good health is (c) —— key to success as well. To build good health regular exercise is necessary. Along with this. (d—— balanced diet and fruits are also necessary. Above all (e——–sound health ensures (f—— sound life.
Answer: (a) the; (b) A; (c) the; (d) a; (e) a; (f) a.
81. A true friend is (a) ——–asset. He stands by his (b) —— friend in time of danger. He is
not (c) —— greedy man. He always wishes for (d—— welfare of his friend. But (e) -- ideal friend is (f—— rare today.
Answer: (a) an; (b) x; (c) a; (d) the; (e) an; (f) x.
82. Mother plays (a——–important role in building (b——–character of their children. There is (c—— saying in English that (d——–hands that rock (e—— cradle rules (f——– world.
Answer: (a) an; (b) the; (c) a; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the.
83. Nahid is (a——–university student. He studies at (b——–East West University. He is one of (c——–talented students of (d——–university. Every teacher loves him. Nahid hails from (e——–village of Magura whereas Zahid is from Narail. They are the live example of true friendship. Whenever one friend falls in danger, (f——–other one comes forward to help.
Answer: (a) a; (b) x; (c) the; (d) the; (e) the; (f) the.
84. A hovercraft running at 40 mph was halted in rough seas when (a——–stowaway was discovered on (b——–outside. He was seen hiding behind a life raft to avoid paying (c——–£5 fare from Ryde, Isle of Wight to South Sea. (d—— captain was tripped off by (e—— radio. He stopped the craft and (f——–crewman brought the stowaway inside.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) x; (d) the; (e) the; (f) a.
85. After summer comes (a—— rainy season. People have a sigh of (b—— relief. The the sky is overcast with (c—— clouds and (d——–sun cannot be seen for hours. Rivers are full to (e—— brim. Rain is a great blessing for our (f—— country.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) x; (d) the; (e) the; (f) x.
86. My mother is (a——–very religious. She always advises me to follow (b——–path of (c——–truth and honesty. She bears (d——–good moral character. She is very kind to (e —— poor. She is (f——–ideal housewife.
Answer: (a) x; (b) the; (c) x; (d) a; (e) the; (f) an.
87. A village doctor is (a) —— familiar figure in (b——–villages. He is a popular person
there. Generally, he may not be (c) —— registered doctor. He receives some training by working under a qualified doctor for some years. He has (d—— dispensary in his house. He gets up early in the morning. Very often he gives (e) ——–free treatment to the poor. Really, a village doctor is (f—— important figure to the villagers. He is not only a doctor but also a friend to them.
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) a; (d) a; (e) x; (f) an.
88. Iran is an old (a——–country. Many (b—— poet was born in that country. They were famous all over (c—— world. Saadi was such (d—— poet. He got (e—— invitation from the king. He started for (f—— capital.
Answer: (a) x; (b) a; (c) the; (d) a; (e) an; (f) the
