Dhaka Board 2025

Use modifiers as directed:
The necessity of learning English is the demand of today’s world. But many people in (a) —— (Pre-modify the noun with a possessive) country do not realize it. As we are living in a (b) —— (Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) village, it has become essential (c) —— (Post-modify the adjective with an infinitive phrase). So, if we know English (d) —— (Post-modify the verb with an adverb), we can communicate with people all over the world. Surely, English has become an important element of our (e) —— (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) development. This language ensures an (f) —— (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) access to all the information in the world computers. (g) —— (Use a participle phrase to pre-modify the clause), we can progress personally and professionally. If we fail to have a good command over the language, we will lag behind (h) —— (Post-modify the verb using an adverbial). With (i) —— (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) language, we can get access to art, literature and culture from various countries. So, it is clear that English is (j) —— (Use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) spoken all over the world.

Answer: a) our; b) global/modern; c) to communicate with others; d) well/fluently; e) personal/professional; f) easy/unrestricted; g) Knowing English; h) globally/internationally; i) this/that; j) widely/universally.

 

Cumilla Board 2025

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

Long ago there lived (a) — (use article to pre-modify the noun) merchant. He used to deal in salt. He had a donkey to carry the load. He used to sell (b) — (Use possessive to pre-modify the noun) salt loaded on the donkey. He had to cross a stream (c) — (Use an infinitive) to other village. Once his donkey fell (d) — (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase) and (e) — (Use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) of the salt was dissolved in water. The donkey (f) — (Use an adverb to pre- modify the verb) crossed the stream due to the light weight of salt (g) — (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase). The donkey was happy. The merchant next day loaded the donkey with a lot of cotton. The donkey once again repeated the (h) — (Use adjective to pre-modify the noun) trick. He fell into the stream (i) — (Use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) time his load became very heavy. The donkey carried the heavy load. It was very tiring for him to move on. The donkey now realized his mistake. He stopped falling down into (j) — (Use determiner to pre-modify the noun) stream. The merchant had taught the donkey a good lesson.

Answer: a) a; b) his; c) to go; d) in the stream; e) much; f) easily; g) in the water; h) same; i) this; j) the.

 

BB 25

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Marks 0.5×10=5

Yesterday a beggar came to our house. He stood at the gate wearing a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) dress. He was (b) — (pre-modify the adjective) poor but could not speak clearly. He told me that he had been starving for two days and requested me (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). I felt pity for the (d) — (pre-modify the noun) man. I told him (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) and gave him (f) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the verb) food. He began to eat instantly. He was eating (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). I noticed that the clothes he wore were not only dirty but also torn. So, I gave him some clothes too. He became extremely happy getting (h) — (pre-modify the noun with a demonstrative) clothes. He was (i) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) happy that tears of joy came out of his eyes. He then thanked me and blessed me (j) — (use a prepositional phrase).

Answer: a) torn/dirty; b) very/extremely; c) to help him; d) poor/needy; e) to wait a moment; f) some; g) in a hurry/with great hunger; h) these; i) so/very; j) from his heart/with gratitude.

 

SB 25

 

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5×10=5

Weather affects our life (a) — (post-modify the verb). We put on (b) — (pre-modify the noun) clothes when it is cold. We go out with an umbrella in the (c) — (pre-modify the noun) season. During the summer we use fans (d) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). However, sunshine and rain are (e) — (pre- modify the adjective with an intensifier) essential for us. Winter is also helpful for us. Vegetables grow (f) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase) in winter. (g) — (pre-modify the noun) rainfall helps to grow bumper crops. All the seasons have more or (h) — (pre-modify the noun) advantages. And they have (i) — (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) great influence on the environment. But the weather pattern is changing (j) — (post- modify the verb) because of global warming.

Answer:
a) greatly/significantly; b) warm/woolen; c) rainy; d) to cool ourselves; e) very; f) well/in plenty; g) adequate/heavy; h) less/some; i) a; j) rapidly/quickly.

 

 

Djb 25 Use modifiers as directed:
It was a hot (a) — (noun adjective) day. A (b) — (pre-modify noun) crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, she could not find any water. She felt (c) — (intensifier) weak, almost giving up hope. Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her. She flew (d) — (post-modify verb) to see if there was any water inside. Yes, she could see some water inside the jug. The crow tried (e) — (infinitive phrase). Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out. But she found (f) — (demonstrative) jug too heavy. The crow thought (g) — (phrase) what to do. (h) — (participle) she saw some pebbles nearly. She (i) — (pre-modify verb) had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled in the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high (j) — (post-modify adjective) for the crow to drink. The crow quenched its thirst and flew away.

Answer:
a) sunny/hot; b) thirsty/tired; c) very; d) down/quickly; e) to drink the water; f) this; g) about; h) Walking/Flying; i) suddenly; j) enough.

 

Rb 25

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5 * 10 = 5

Bangladesh is criss-crossed with hundreds of rivers. (a) _____ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) rivers are the gifts of Almighty Allah. They play a very important role in our (b) _____ (pre-modify the noun) economy. There are hundreds of big and small rivers in (c) _____ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. The big rivers flow (d) _____ (use adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) but small ones flow only during the rainy season. Our rivers are of great use and important to us. They are (e) _____ (pre-modify the verb) related to our economy and prosperity of our country. These rivers are sources of communication, wealth and property, energy and fish. All the rivers play a (f) ______  (pre-modify the noun) role in our (g)_____  (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) system. We use boats, launches, steamers (h) ______ (use infinitive to pre-modify the noun) goods through riverway which is cheaper and easier than carrying by land in our country. Moreover, people (i) ______ (use present participle to post-modify the noun) by the riverside can earn their livelihood by catching fish. The silt (j) ______ (use past participle to post-modify the noun) by the river water increases the fertility of our agricultural land.

Answer:
a) these; b) national; c) our; d) throughout the year; e) closely; f) vital/important; g) transportation; h) to carry; i) living; j) deposited.

 

 

Ctg 25 Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5 * 10 = 5

Once a wolf went to a stream to quench (a) ________ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) thirst with water. While he was drinking water, he saw (b) _______ (use article to pre-modify the noun) lamb that was also drinking water over there. At the sight of the lamb, his mouth began (c) ______ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). He turned to the lamb and said, “How dare you make the water muddy? Can’t you see that I am drinking water from the (d) ______ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) stream?” The lamb got so (e) ______ (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) frightened that it could not speak for a while. Then it replied, “Sir, I beg (f) _____ (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) pardon. The water is running down (g) _____ (post modify the verb with prepositional phrase) to me. How can I make it muddy?” The wolf said, “But you bleated me and called me names (h) _____ (post modify the verb with an adverb).” The lamb replied, “Sir, I was not even born then. How could I abuse you last year?” The wolf (i) ______ (use a relative pronoun to post modify the noun) was determined to eat (j) _____ (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) poor lamb, said to it, “Then it must have been your father, or mother or brother. You must suffer for your race.”

Answer:
a) his; b) a; c) to eat; d) clear/clean; e) very; f) my; g) towards me; h) angrily; i) who; j) this.

 

Mb25

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5 * 10 = 5

Al Mahmud, (a) ______ (use an appositive), was born in Brahmanbaria in 1936. He is renowned for (b) _____ (use participle to pre-modify the noun) rural life and culture. He emerged as a (c) ______ (pre-modify the noun) poet in the 1960s and played a (d) ______ (pre-modify the noun) role in modernizing Bengali poetry. His celebrated works, which include ‘Lok Lokantor’, ‘Kaler Kolosh’ and ‘Sonali Kabin’, show (e) _____ (post modify the verb) his mastery in vivid imagery and symbolism. (f) _____ (use possessive) poetry often explores themes of love and loss, struggle and socio-political conditions of Bangladesh. Despite a number of controversies for his political ideology, his literary contributions remained unparalleled. His influence on (g) ______ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) poetry continues (h) _____ (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) the later generations of poets. This (i) _______ (pre-modify the noun) genius passed away (j) ______ (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the verb) of 82 in 2019.

 

Answer:
a) a Bangladeshi poet; b) depicting; c) prominent; d) significant; e) his; f) His; g) modern Bengali; h) to inspire; i) literary; j) at the age.

 

Jb 25

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 0.5 * 10 = 5

A day in which it rains (a) _____ (post modify the verb) all day long, is called a rainy day. The sky remains overcast with (b) ____ (pre modify the noun) clouds. People cannot go out without (c) ____ (pre modify the noun with a determiner) umbrella. It affects our (d) _____ (pre modify the noun) activities. Even the school and colleges are shut down. But many people like (e) _____ (post modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) in the rain. They go to an (f) _____ (pre modify the noun) space and enjoy the rain. The working class people suffer a lot (g) _____ (post modify the verb). They do not work and spend (h) ____ (post modify the noun) day which brings misfortune to them. They cannot earn (i) ____ (post modify the verb with an infinitive) their family. So, a (j) _____ (pre modify the noun) day is a curse to the poor.

 

Answer:
a) raining; b) dark/heavy; c) an; d) daily/work; e) to play; f) open; g) during work; h) the; i) to support; j) rainy.

 

Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

[Dhaka Board-2024]

Once there lived a (a) --- (pre-modify the noun) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) --- (post-modify the verb) through the jungle he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) --- (pre-modify the adjective) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) ---- (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please, I have discovered a (e) ---- (pre-modify the noun) thing. It is that our tails are (f) ---- (pre-modify the adjective) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we should cut off our tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) --- (post-modify the verb). Most of them agreed (h) (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) ---- (pre-modify the noun) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut off our tails because you have (j) ---- (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”

 

Answer: a. clever b. alone c. very d. to come e. new f. quite g. attentively h. to cut off i. wise j. no.

 

 [Rajshahi Board-2024]

Trees, (a) ___ (use an appositive), are essential for maintaining eco-system. Without trees, the balance of eco-system will be (b) __ (post modify the verb) lost. Trees provide us with (c)___ (pre-modify the noun) elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a matter of (d) ___ (pre-modify the noun) concern that we are felling trees (e) ___ (post modify the verb). As a dire consequence, the global temperature is rising (f) ___ (post modify the verb). The existence of flora and fauna is at an (g) ____ (use a pre-modifier) risk. Polar ice caps are melting and (h) ___ (use a noun adjective) level is rising. (i) __ (use a present participle phrase), we can avoid such a catastrophe. If we want to keep our (j) ___ (use a noun adjective) earth safe and sound, we have to plant trees and protect our forests.

 

Answer: (a) our friend/ the lungs of the Earth; (b) greatly/ irreparably; (c) essential/ important; (d) great; (e) indiscriminately/ rapidly; (f) alarmingly; (g) unavoidable / inevitable; (h) sea; (i) By taking immediate/ steps; (j) planate

 

 [Cumilla Board-2024]

Man has (a) __ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) inborn curiosity to know the unknown and (b) ___ (use an infinitive phrase). He likes to see new places and wants to know about (c) ____ (pre-modify the noun) nations, their cultures, manners and religions. Bookish knowledge is (d) ___ (use adjective phrase). In order to have practical knowledge one has to go for travelling. (e) ___ (use an adverbial phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have (f) ___ (pre-modify the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has become much easier and comfortable for the invention of Aeroplan, buses. ships, speedy trains etc. Travelling plays a (g) ___ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important role in acquiring knowledge. So, the students go for (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) tour which also helps to remove (i) ___ (pre-modify the noun with a possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should travel to develop practical knowledge which cannot be acquired by sitting (j)___ (post-modify the verb).

 

Answer: (a) an; (b) to see the unseen; (c) different / various; (d) not enough for practical learning; (e) In the past; (f) convenient/fast/ efficient; (g) very; (h) study; (i) their; (j) idly / lazily

 

[Barishal Board-2024]

Books are (a)____ (use intensifier) essential for us. They help us (b) ___ (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) knowledge. (c) ____ (pre-modify the noun with present participle) books, we can know everything. They show us the (d) ___ (pre- modify the noun) way. Books can be our (e)____ (pre-modify the noun) friends. They help us (f) ____ (post modify the verb with infinitive) our mind. They improve our (g) ____ (pre- modify the noun) 'power'. They give us solace to our (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun) mind. Besides, reading (i) ___ (pre-modify the noun) books; students should read other books. If they read other books, they will be able to know. everything (j) ___ (post modify the verb).

Answer: a) very/really; b) to gain/ to pursue; c) Reading; d) proper/right; e) best/ real; f) to enrich/ to enlighten; g) thinking/mental/ cognitive; h) restless/ troubled/ weary; i) academic; j) clearly/ thoroughly/ around the world .

 [Chattogram Board-2024]

Long ago, there was an (a)___ (pre-modify the noun) king in England. He was tired of ruling and needed rest. He had (b)___ (pre-modify the noun) daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. He made up his mind (c)___(post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) among his daughters. But, at first, he wanted (d)___ (post- modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) how much they loved him. Firstly, the king asked his (e) ____ (pre-modify the noun) daughter how much she loved him. Goneril declared that she loved him (f) ____ (use an intensifier to post-modify the verb) than she could say. Lear, the king, was (g) ___(pre-modify the adjective) satisfied. He gave her one-third of the kingdom. Then he asked his (h) ___ (pre-modify the noun) daughter Regan. She replied that her love for him would never change. She was able (i) ____ (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) him. So, the king gave another-third of his kingdom. Then, it was the turn of Cordelia, the (j)____(pre-modify the noun) daughter of the king.

Answer: (a) elderly/old; (b) three; (c) to divide his kingdom;(d) to know/ to test / to asses / to evaluate; (e) eldest; (f) more; (g) very; (h) second; (i) to please/ to satisfy; (j) youngest;

 [Jashore Board-2024]

Kazi Nazrul Islam is one of (a) ___(use determiner to pre modify the noun) best poets Bengal has (b) ___(use an adverb to pre modify the verb) produced. A (c) ___ (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) writer, he contributed to many branches of Bangla literature. However, it is his poems and songs that earned him the (d) ___ (pre modify the noun) reputation. Through his writings, Nazrul aimed (e) __ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) the society because he was (f) __(pre modify the verb) troubled by old values and religious superstitions. It is (g)__ (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) important to note that while Nazrul fought against religious bigotry, he composed (h) ___(use a determiner to pre modify the noun) songs that (i) ___(pre modify the verb) glorified religion. Sadly, a/an (j) ____(pre modify the noun) disease untimely ended his literary career in his early forties.

Answer: a. the; b. ever; c. versatile/great; d. ultimate/huge/great; e. to reform; f. greatly; g. very; h. many/a lot of/lots of; i. really/greatly; j. incurable;

 

 [Mymensingh Board-2024]

A library is a (a)___ (pre-modify the noun) house of knowledge. The students (b)___ (use a participle) in all classes visit it in their leisure period. Usually a college library is housed in two rooms. (c)____ (pre-modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is the (d)__ (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines, Journals and newspapers are placed. Hundreds of books are arranged (e)___(post-modify the verb). So any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f)___ (use a pre-positional phrase). Generally there are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like (g)____ (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h)____ (use a pre-positional phrase). Every student has a (i)___ (use a noun adjective to modify noun) card. The reading room is always crowded (j)__ (post modify the verb) in the afternoon.

Answer: (a) store; (b) studying/enrolled; (c) Some; (d) reading; (e) alphabetically/ systemically; (f) of the students and the teachers; (g) Norton-Anthology/(Any reference book name); (h) of different subjects; (i) library; (j) especially/with people

 

[Dinajpur Board-2024]

Rainy season is the proper time for (a) __ (use a noun adjective to pre modify the noun) plantation. It is the time when (b)___ (use article to pre modify the noun) environment is the most suitable one for the (c) __ (use an adjective to pre modify the noun) growth of trees. We should plant trees according to (d)___ (use possessive to pre modify the noun) suitability of the land. There are (e) ___ (use quantifier to pre modify the noun) fallow lands around us. We can plant saplings on (f) ___ (use a demonstrative) lands. Sea-beaches, low-lying areas, road sides etc. can be brought under the scheme of tree plantation. We can easily engage landless people (g) ____ (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) the saplings and ensure their safe growth. The success of tree plantation programme requires (h) ___ (use article to pre modify the noun phrase) united effort. The Government, the NGOs and the educated section of the society should work (i) __ (post modify the verb with adverbial) in this regard. Everybody should come forward spontaneously to contribute to (j)___ (use a demonstrative to pre modify the noun phrase) noble campaign.

 

Answer: (a) tree; (b) the; (c) proper; (d) their; (e) some/many; (f) these; (g) to plant; (h) a; (i) together; (j) this.

 

[Dhaka Board-2023]

Cricket is an (a) --- (pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game of (b) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. A (c) ---- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played between two teams. (d) --- (use a distributive pronoun to pre-modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field must be (e) --- (post-modify the noun). It requires two wooden bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (f) --- (use a numeral adjective to pre-modify the noun) Umpires conduct the game. Sometimes, a third umpire is required (g) --- (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) an acute confusion. (h) --- (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If (i) --- (use an indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j) --- (use an adverbial phrase to post modify) to out all batters of the opposite.

 

Answer: (a) international /elite; (b) our; (c) cricket; (d) Each; (e) well-maintained; (f) Two; (g) to resolve/clear; (h) Having/Taking; (i) any; (j) hard enough.

 

[Rajshahi Board-2023]

People around were just watching as the (a) — (pre-modify the noun) boy started (b) — (post-modify 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 canal praised him (i) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). This type of person is a model (i) — (post-modify the noun).

Answer: (a) young; (b) drowning; (c) deep; (d) Wasting; (e) police; (f) own; (g) so; (h) standing/sitting; (i) enormously/ greatly /cheerfully/a lot/ tremendously; (j) for the society/ of dedication and sacrifice.

 

[Cumilla Board-2023]

Amerigo, (a) --- (use noun in apposition) lives alone. His parents now live separate and none of them wants (b) --- (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) his responsibility. (c) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) mother told him to go away because she is married to another man. (d) --- (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) streets are now his home. He wanted (e) --- (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) money from his father to buy a (f) --- (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) ticket. But his father did not answer. He earns his living by working hard. (g) --- (use adverbial to pre-modify the verb) he finds work. (h) --- (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) works are risky for him. Once he sold ice cream (i) --- (use a prepositional phrase to post modify the verb). But he got (j) --- (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) money in return from the owner of the ice cream shop.

Answer: (a) a street child; (b) to take; (c) His; (d) The; (e) some; (f) bus; (g) hardly; (h) These; (i) on the beach; (j) no.

 

 [Jashore Board-2023]

Language plays a (a) ____ (pre-modify the adjective with 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) ____ (post-modify the verb with 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) ____ (use adverb to post-modify the verb) to establish the right to our language. Many (j) ____ (pre- modify the noun with an adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our mother-tongue. 

Answer: a) very; (b) in the morning; (c) conscious/active; (d) to express; (e) to share/to gather; (f) always; (g) integral/inevitable; (h) independent; (i) a lot/hard/enormously; (j) brave/courageous

 

 [Sylhet Board-2023]

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 (l) ____ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) it. The criminals should be punished with an (j) ____ (use a noun adjective) hand. 

Answer: (a) major; (b) to cure; (c) heavily; (d) their; (e) Young; (f) widely/recklessly; (g) severe; (h) Making; (i) to prevent; (j) iron

 

 [Barishal Board -2023]

Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bangla literature. He was a (a) --- (pre modify the noun) poet. He wrote (b) --- (post modify the verb) in almost all branches of Bangla literature. Nazrul, (c) --- (use an appositive to post modify the noun), won the attention of everybody in his childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) --- (use a possessive to pre modify the noun) poetic flair. He composed (e) --- (pre modify the noun) songs (f) --- (post modify the noun with an adjective clause). His literary works have enriched (g) —- (pre modify the noun) Literature. His poems and songs played a great role (h) --- (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) in our war of Liberation. He (i) --- (pre modify the verb) sang the songs of equality in his poems. He is (j) --- (pre modify the noun with determiner) pride, no doubt.

Answer: (a) revolutionary/rebel; (b) relentlessly /tirelessly; (c) an orphan child/a prodigy; (d) his; (e) many; (f) which are loved/appreciated by all; (g) Bengali/Bangla; (h) to encourage people; (i) always; (j) our

 

 

[Dinajpur Board-2023]

An (a) ____ (pre-modify the noun) student is he, who has (b) ____ (ase a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. he studies (c) ____ (post modify the verb). He knows that the (d) ____ (pre-modify 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.

 

Answer: (a) ideal; (b) many; (c) regularly; (d) main; (e) his; (f) every; (g) a student; (h) very; (i) to be; (j) brightest

 

 [Mymensingh Board-2023]

The purpose of education is to bring about (a) ___ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) changes in (b) ___ (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) behaviour. It also brings changes in our lives and society (c) ___ (use a relative clause to post-modify the noun). If it fails to do so, it can't be called education. Education is not only receiving certificates and getting grades. It is (d) ___ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) more than that, we can apply our (e) ____ use a part participle to pre-modify the noun) knowledge in our engagement with the world that lies (f) ____ (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). We can do that in (g) ____ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) ways. One way is civic engagement which is (h) ____ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb 'appreciated') appreciated all over the world. Civic engagement means working to make difference in civic life (i) ____  (use a prepositional phrase to post-modify the noun life'). A person (j) ____ (use a past participle to post modify the noun) civically is concerned about civic issues like injustice, discrimination and other forms of social ills. 

Answer: (a) positive/effective; (b) our; (c) in which we live/where we live; (d) much/far; (e) acquired; (f) around; (g) many/different; (h) greatly; (i) of a person; (j) behaved

 

[Chattogram Board -2023]

We know that (a) --- (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) species are important for maintaining (b) --- (pre-modify the noun) balance. If one is lost, the whole natural environment changes (c) --- (post- modify the verb). In order to protect the environment from being spoilt, we should protect (d) --- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) wildlife. (e) --- (use determiner to pre- modify the noun phrase) good news is that many countries are taking action (f) --- (use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). George Lay Cock, (g) ---(use appositive to post-modify the noun) writes, "Mankind must develop a concern for wild creatures and determine that (h) --- (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) wild species will not perish (i) --- (use prepositional phrase as post-modifier). We have to save wild animals (j) --- (use relative clause as post-modifier).

 

Answer: (a) all; (b) environmental/ecological (c) drastically/ often for worse) greatly; (d) our; (e) The; (f) to protect (the wildlife); (g) a famous environmentalist/author of several books on wildlife; (h) these; (i) in the near future; (j) which are in the risk of extinction

 

HSC Modifiers board question answer 2019

[Dhaka Board 2019]

Arsenic is a (a)---(pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b)---(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c)---(use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) substance is found in the water of the tube well. There are (d)---(use quantifier to pre-modify tie noun) villages in (e)---(use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. Most of our (f)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink tube well water. As a result, many of them are suffering from the arsenic problem. This problem is (g)---(pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal. We should take proper measures (h)---(post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). Government is trying to mark the tube wells having arsenic (i)---(use a participle to post modify the verb) red colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) – (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) tube wells. Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis.

Answer: a) harmful/poisonous/detrimental; b) very/extremely; c) this; d) many/several; e) some; f) village/common village; g) mostly/ usually /unexpectedly/nowadays; h) to remain save/to remove this problem/to purify the water; i) painting; j) those/these

 

[Rajshahi Board 2019]

Taking food is essential. We take food (a) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We can not survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c) (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) food is being adulterated. (d) — (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we cannot stop it. (f) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g) – (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to make illegal and quick money. But they do not think about (h) – (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) health. (i) — (use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different fatal diseases. So (j) (use a gerund) food safety is a must today.Answer: a) to survive/to live; b) all/every; c) our; d) Food; e) so; f) Some; g) harmful; h) our i) Taking/Eating; j) ensuring

[Cumilla Board 2019]

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 an infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides academic books, one should read newspapers (d) — (post modify the verb). The newspaper helps one (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world. (i) – (pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) – (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspaper. One should select the newspaper (h) — (postmodify the verb). One should choose the (i) — (pre-modify the noun) paper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) – (pre-modify the verb) helps a man.

Answer: a) significant/important; b) bookish; c) to increase/to enrich; d) everyday/regularly; e) to know; f) Reading newspaper; g) different/ various; h) properly/ rightly/ justly/ wisely; i) impartial; j) always / really /actually/ truly

[Jashore Board 2019]

Air and water are the most (a) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But we pollute them (b) – (post-modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d) — (post-modify the verb with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e) – (use an appositive). Water is polluted by (f) – (pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We pollute water (g – (post-modify the verb with present participle phrase) into water. Farmers use (h)---(pre modify the noun with an adjective) fertilizers and insecticides and pollute water. (i)---(pre-modify the noun with a past participle) water is (j)---(pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) harmful to health.

Answer: a) essential/valuable; b) indiscriminately; c) to manufacture; d) on a large scale/ hugely / enormously; e) an important element of our environment; f) all/ various/ different; g) throwing waste; h) chemical; i) Polluted/Contaminated; j) very

 

[Chattogram Board-2019]

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.

Answer: a) very; b) in the morning; c) walking; d) to express; e) to get/ convey/exchange; f) ever / always; g) essential/integral; h) independent; i) hard; j) valiant

 

[Sylhet Board-2019]

A library is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge. The students (b) — (use a participle) to all classes visit it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) — (pre-modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is the (d) – (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines, journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five thousand books in our library which are arranged (e) — (post-modify the verb). Any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f) — (use a prepositional phrase). There are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like (g) – (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) — (use prepositional phrase). Every student has a library (i) —- (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) — (post-modify the verb) in the afternoon.

Answer: a) store house; b) coming; c) Some/Several; d) reading; e) systematically; f) students/of the readers; g) dictionaries /encyclopedias; h) of academic categories; i) card; j) mainly/generally

 

 

 

 

[Barishal Board-2019]

The roads (a)---(use an adjective phrase to post-modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b)---(pre-modify the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c)--- (pre-modify the participle) trained. They are not well educated. They can (d)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) put their signature and read Bengali. They are indifferent to (e) – (use a noun adjective) life. They do not realize that life is (f)---(use a determiner) valuable than time. They drive (g)---(postmodify the verb). They do (h)---(use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) drive consciously. Even they themselves are not conscious of (i)---(use a possessive) own lives. They drive (j)---(use an adverb phrase to post-modify the verb) and try to overtake others.

Answer: a) running across the country; b) Reckless; c) well; d) hardly/not; e) public; f) more; g) recklessly/desperately/inconsiderately; h) not; i) their; j) very fast/very quickly/very desperately /very speedily

 

 

[Dinajpur Board-2019]

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 a noun-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.

 

Answer: a) small; b) large; c) mainly/basically; d) throughout the year; e) foreign; f) natural; g) to dig out; h) rapidly; i) garment; j) good

HSC Modifiers board question with answer 2018.

[Combined Board Kh set-2018]

Television has become the most common and (a)---(pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment of the (b) – (pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c)---(pre-modify the adjective) interest is telecast on (d)---(use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working-class families have a television set today. (e)---(use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f)---(pre-modify the adjective) entertaining. They can be (g) – (pre-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h)---(post modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i)---(pre-modify the noun) channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs. However, watching TV has become (j)--- (use an article) addiction for many.Answer: a) widespread/great/popular; b) present /current; c) varied/various; d) numerous; e) Various Television; f) very/highly; g) highly; h) run/conducted; i) several/some/many; j) an

 

 [Combined Board Kha set-2018; Sylhet Board-2017]

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).

Answer: a) famous/great/rebel/renowned; b) almost/extensively/profusely; c) our national poet/a rebel poet/a small boy; d) his; e) to inspire people; f) very/highly; g) greatly/vastly; h) Bangla/Bengali; i) a; j) throughout his life/in a loud voice