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SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2020
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board-2020]
Modern civilization is the (a)—of science. Science has worked (b)—a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c)—day without the help of science. Many quick means (d)—communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j)—.
Answer: (a) blessing/gift/product (b) like (c) single (d) of (e) the (f) an (g) change (h) blind (i) Some/the (j) curable
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2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2020]
Diligence means an (a)—to perform a (b)— successfully. God has given us two hands to from the (c)— of the world, human beings have been (d)— with nature to keep hold of their (e)—. If they did not struggle, they might have (f)— long ago. Thus we see that diligence is (g)—- in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h)— diligent, makes a better result (i)— those who are not. So, to be (j)— everybody should be diligent.
Answer: (a) ability/effort (b) work (c) beginning (d) struggling (e) being/existence (f) vanished/lost (g) led/important/necessary (h) sufficient/always (i) than (j) successful
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Cumilla Board-2020]
Education is one of the basic (a) —- of a human and is (b) —- for every kind of development. It (c) — us to make right choices in life. It (d) — our ability to raise crops, (e) — food, protect the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It provides us (g) — an enlightened (h)—- about things. But education has to be (i) —. It is not (j) — adopting degrees from schools, colleges and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.
Answer: (a) needs (b) necessary/important (c) enables/helps (d) increases (e) prepare (f) carry (g) with (h) notion (i) redefined: (j) merely.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board-2020]
Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a)— offence. It degrades (b)— standard of education. If the students of (c)—country do not acquire (d) — education, there will be no development for (e) — country. (f) — examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g)— good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) — only aim in the lives of all students. (i) — educated man cannot support adopting (j) — unfair means in the examination at all.
Answer: (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) ×/the (e) the (f) an (g) a (h) the (i) an (j) ×/the
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board-2020]
Terrorism is a (a) — threat and major concern (b) — almost all the countries. Terrorists damage (c) — human lives and properties (d) — panic and terror. The cause of terrorism mainly (e) — to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) — groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) — not impossible (h) — different intellectuals and peace (i) — nations work (j)—.
Answer: (a) great (b) for (c) to (d) creating/ through (e) want/due (f) of (g) but (h) if (i) loving (j) together
6. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chattogram Board-2020]
Patriotism is an (a) — quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) —. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) — duties and works for the (d) — and (e) — of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) — it. If he does and (g) — his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) —. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) — patriotism is very bad. All should (j) — off it from their hearts.
Answer: (a) inherent (b) democracy/civilization (c) foremost (d) progress/improvement (e) development/betterment (f) protect/save/defend (g) performs (h) traitor (i) excessive/blind/narrow (j) cast/drop/stay
7. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Mymensingh Board-2020]
Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) — the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) — organic fertilizer made mainly (c) — cowdung and earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) — chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) — cost has come down. It takes (f) — fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) — and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) — planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) — area. So, proper (j) — of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector.
Answer: a) from; b) an; c) from; d) the; e) production; f) only/about; g) land; h) of; i) farm /the; j) use
SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2019
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board-2019]
Once a farmer had a great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) — sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning he started running as (f) —as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.
Answer: (a) for; (b) going; (c) so that/that; (d) until/till; (e) with/hearing; (f) speedily/ quickly /fast; (g) about/going; (h) down; (i) buried; (j) for.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board 2019]
Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big (b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.
Answer: (a) problems (b) cities (c) dwell (d) areas (e) shortage (f) increasing (g) impossible (h) common (i) afford (j) needs
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.[Cumilla Board-2019]
Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss (e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text books rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely (h) — guidebooks keeps the students ignoble of the subject matter as they are written focusing on exam result (i) — a textbook covers all the details for holistic flourish (j) — a student.
Answer: a) For; b) to; c) a; d) of; e) lessons /knowledge; f) written; g) to; h) reading; i) while /whereas; j) for
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.[Jashore Board-2019]
Language (a)—a very Important role in the lives of human beings. We use language from the (b) —we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use language (d) — different purposes. We use language to (e) — our ideas, thoughts and, feelings, ‘to (f) — our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is( i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe.
Answer: (a) plays (b) moment (c) till (d) for (e) express (f) send (g) necessary (h) ever (i) an (j) what.
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5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board-2019]
Nowadays, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a) — foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f) — vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i) — and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.
Answer: (a) produce/grow/cultivate (b) to (c) farmer (d) determination (e) big/vegetable (f) foreign (g) in (h) the (i) diet (j) export
6. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chattogram Board-2019]
Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered as a (c) —. Road accidents occur for (d) — reasons. Many factors are (e) —for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.
Answer: (a) a (b) in (c) problem/hazard (d) many /various/different (e) responsible (f) continuous /long/ non-stop (g) even (h) properly (i) without (j) major/important/noteworthy
7. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board-2019;Jashore Board-2016]
A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is’ a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.
Answer: (a) an; (b) by (c) of; (d) a; (e) always (f) his; (g) of: (h) rare; (i) true/real: (j) own/ personal.
SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2018
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [All Board-2018]
Truthfulness means the (a)— of speaking (b) — truth. Truthfulness is (c) of the greatest virtues in manes life. The true (d) — and prosperity of man entirely depends (e) — it. It ennobles ones character (f) — gives one a high position in society. It may not make one rich (g) — brings peace of mind. All religions teach us to be (h) —. By dint (i) — truthfulness all can shine in life. It may lead the (j) — world to peace and prosperity.
Answer: (a) habit; (b) the; (c) one: (d) development; (e) on; (f) and; (g) but; (h) truthful; (i) of; (j) whole.
SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2017
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board-2017]
Every student wants to do well (a) — the examination. But it is not (b) — easy task. A student has to work (c) — for this. From the very (d) — of the year, he must be serious. He should read the (e) — books again and again. He must not memorize answers (f) — understanding. He must not make note (g) — a common source. He should have a good command (h) — English. By doing all (i)—— things, a student can hope to make (j) — excellent result.
Answer: (a) in; (b) an; (c) hard; (d) beginning; (e) text (f) without; (g) from; (h) of/over; (i) these; (j) an.
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2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2017]
Man is the (a) — of his own fate. If he makes a proper (b) — of time and does his duties (c) —, he is sure to improve and (d) — in life. But if he does not (e) — it, he is sure to (f)—. Then he will be (g) — to drag a miserable (h) —. To spoil time is (i) — for a person. For, our life is nothing (j)—- the sum total of hours, days and years.
Answer: (a) maker (b) division (c) accordingly (d) prosper (e) do (f) suffer (g) bound (h) life (i) dangerous (j) but
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Cumilla Board-2017]
The Eiffel Tower was named (a) — Gustave Eiffel, a Frenchman who built (b) — Tower. He graduated from the Central School of Engineering in Paris and went to work for a railway (c) — company. For years Gustave made plan (d) — plan of dams, factories, stations and structures of great size. All (e) — Europe engineers copied them. In the middle of 1880s a group of French industrialists persuaded the government to organise (f) — World’s Fair (g) — Paris. Gustave Eiffel proposed a 989-foot tower of iron as symbol of the (h) —. Forty engineers and designers under Eiffel’s (i) — worked for two years. It was (j) — highest structure yet made by man.
Answer: (a) after; (b) this (c) construction (d) after; (e) over(f) a/the; (g) in; (h) fair/exhibition; (i) direction (j) the.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Jashore Board 2017]
A great (a) — of people speak English all over (b) — world. Some people use (c) — as a first language and some people take it as (d) — second language. Many international organizations now (e) — on English to communicate with offices in different (f)—. Then advertisements published g) — different newspapers are in English. They also want people who possess a good (h) — of English. People seeking (i) — can’t expect to get a good one (j) — knowing English.
Answer: (a) number (b) the; (c) it; (d) a (e) depend; (f) countries (g) in; (h) command (i) job (j) without
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board 2017]
Trees bear a great impact (a) — the climate. If we destroy trees (b) — random, one day the country will turn (c) — a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of greenhouse (d) —. Again there will be no rain and as a result, the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e)— agricultural country and our economy is dependent on (f) —. Again our agriculture (g) — on rain. So trees have a (h)— effect on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) — flood and many other natural (j) —.
Answer: (a)on (b) at (c) into (d) effect (c) an (f) agriculture (g) depends; (h) great (i) from; (j) calamities.
6. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board-2017]
Sleep is one of (a) — most important factors (b) — human life. (c) — sound man cannot go (d) — sleeping. Sleep is (e) — healing medicine of the troubled (f) —. It relieves physical and mental pain. Night is the proper time of (g) —. But if (h) — man has to pass a sleepless night, he never feels well. He loses energy and peace of mind. As a result, he becomes indifferent (i) —-his (j) — and responsibilities.
Answer: (a) the; (b) in/of; (c) A: (d) without; (e) a; (f) mind; (g) sleep; (h) a; (i) to; (j) duties.
7. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chattogram Board 2017]
A man of (a) — is respected always (b) — after his death for his (c) —. He is an (d)— person who devotes himself with a view to (e) — education in the society. He always (f) — people how to (g)— between right and wrong. (h) — fact, he is the authentic person (i) — world should (j)—.
Answer: (a) letters (b) even (c) works (d) honest (e) spreading (f) teaches (g)distinguish (h)In (i)whom (j) respect.
8. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dinajpur Board 2017]
Trees are (a) — to man in many ways. They provide us (b) — oxygen without which we cannot live more than a few minutes. They supply (c) — with vitamin and food, give us shade and help to (d) — drought and flood. Unfortunately, we cannot realize (e) — importance of trees, We cut them (f) —- in large numbers (g),— it is a suicidal attempt. (h) — we do not stop (i) —- acts soon our country will, no doubt, turn (j) — a desert.
Answer: (a) useful(b) with (c) us (d) prevent(e) the; (f) aimlessly (g) but (h) If; (i) such/these; (j) into.
SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2016
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board-2016]
Illiteracy ‘is not (a) — boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) —. It hinders all kinds (c) — development of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) — to us. Since we are not (e) — of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) — rate. As a result, we are (g) — behind. We have to depend (h) — the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) —-to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) — of our country will be possible.
Answer: (a) a (b) curse (c) of (d) problems (e) aware (f) literacy (g) lagging (h) on (I) in order (j) prosperity
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2016]
Time is very (a) —. Time which is lost once, is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) — for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) — one must suffer (d) — the long run. (e) — the other hand, we can go a long way (f)—— being realized of the value of time. Those who have become great, have made (g) — use of time. They never put (h) — their work (i) — tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) — top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow them.
Answer: (a) valuable (b) wait; (c) properly (d) in; (e) On; (f) by (g) proper/the; (h) off: (i) for; (j) reached.
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.[Cumilla Board-2016]
Honesty is (a) — to be (b) — best policy. An honest man never (c) — from the path (d) — morality. He is (e) — by (f)— but hated by (g) —. (h) — enemies believe and respect an (i) — and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) —our life.
Answer: (a) said (b) the; (c) deviates (d) of (e) respected (f) all (g) nobody; (h) Even(i) honest; (j) in.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board 2016]
Housing is one of the (a) — problems of our (b) —. Thousands of people in big cities (c) —-Dhaka and Chattogram dwell (d) — the footpaths. In rural ,(e) — also there is (I) — acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) — everyday. At present it is very (h) — for the common people to afford (i) — cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) —.
Answer: (a) greatest (b) country (c) like (d) in (e) areas (f) an (g) increasing (h) impossible (i) the (j) soon
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chattogram Board 2016]
An early (a)— can enjoy (b)—fresh air and oxygen (c)— the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time to (d) —his work properly. (e)— the other hand, too much sleep makes (f)— man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g)— sleep and idleness. He does not utilize time (h)— doing his work properly. So, everyone should make (i) —habit of early (j)—.
Answer: (a) riser; (b) the; (c) in; (d) do/perform; (e) On; (f) a; (g) in; (h) by/for/in: (i) the; (j) rising.
6. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dinajpur Board-2016]
Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a)—- of his kingdom. So was driven (b) — from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) — English for the defence of his country and (d) — men. But he was (e)— unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) — his kingdom several times but every time he was defeated. So, he was (g) —despair. One day while (h) — in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i) — its hope and finally at the seventh time, it was successful (j)— its attempt.
Answer: (a) enemy (b) away (c) the; (d) country (e) an; (f) for; (g) in; (h) lying (i) up; (j) at/in.
SSC Fill in the blank all board question 2015
1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Dhaka Board-2015;Dinajpur Board-2019]
Scientists have (a) — reported that the surface ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon dioxide is high (g) — coal and oil (h) — burnt. The gas is accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) — temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice In the North and South poles ( j) — melting.
Answer: (a) recently: (b) melting; (c) in; (d) as; (e) for; (f) atmosphere; (g) as; (h) are; (i) helping; (j) is.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Rajshahi Board-2015;Dhaka Board-2020]
Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g)—- in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.
Answer: (a) blessing (b) like (c) single (d)of (e) the (f) an (g) change (h) blind (i) Some (j) curable
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Barishal Board-2015]
We live in an age of (a)—. We can see (b)— influence of science in all spheres of life. Science is a constant (c)— of our daily life. We have (d)—the impossible things possible by means (e) — science. The modern civilization is a (f) — of science. At present, we can (g) — travel from one place to another. (h) — ancient time, journey was difficult. (i) — had to spend much (j) — and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the greater welfare of mankind.
Answer: (a) science; (b) the; (c) companion (d) made; (e) of; (f) gift (g) easily (h) in; (i) We (j) time
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Chittagong Board-2015]
Bangladesh is a land of (a) —. It got (b)—in 1971 (c) — a Liberation War. It is located (d) — South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as the city of mosques. About 14 core people live here. Most of them are poor and (e) —. They earn their livelihood (f) — agriculture. But educated and skilled people work (g) —offices and factories. Our main food is rice and fish. It is a country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone’s eyes. It is, in fact, (h)—large village. The people of Bangladesh are very (i) —. There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j)—.
Answer: (a) river/villages; (b) independence/ freedom (c) after: (d) in; (e) farmers/ illiterate; (f) on/by/with; (g) in; (h) a; (i) simple/peace loving/ friendly/ hospitable (j) tourists/ foreigners/visitors.
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [Sylhet Board-2015]
Once there lived (a) — poor man. He could hardly maintain his family (b)—- he did not have any land (c) — cultivation. One day, he bought (d )—- wonderful goose. The goose laid a (e) — egg every day. In a few months, he became rich. But he was a (f) — greedy man. He thought that there (g) — more eggs in the belly of the goose. He wanted to get all the eggs (h) — a time. So, one day he killed the goose and cut its belly open with (I) — knife. But alas! there was no egg. Thus, the greedy farmer (j) — the useful goose.
Answer: (a) a; (b) because; (c) for/of; (d) a; (e) golden; (f) very; (g) were/would be; (h) at; (i) a; (j) lost