ঢাকা কলেজ ২০২৬

Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (x) in those blanks.

Art is generally understood as (a) ______ expression of human imagination and creative skills in (b) ______ range of activities including painting, drawing, sculpture and architecture. (c) ______ aim of art is to evoke feelings and emotions that are considered aesthetic- that is, concerned with beauty- but art also can be (d) ______ form of social commentary. (e) ______ painting of sunset over (f) ______ sea glorifies nature, but one that shows (g) ______ war ravaged town can convey a sense of anguish. Throughout (h) ______ world people appreciate art for its power to affect them in creative ways. As the famous painter Pablo Picasso said, "(i) ______ purpose of art is washing (j) ______ dust of daily life off our souls."

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

Do you know (a) ______ Nelson Mandela? Like many people (b) ______ the world, I came to know of Nelson Mandela (c) ______ a distance, when he was imprisoned (d) ______ Robben Island. To so many (e) ______ us, he was more than just a man. He was a symbol (f) ______ the struggle (g) ______ justice, equality and dignity (h) ______ South Africa and (i) ______ the globe. His sacrifice was so great that it caused people everywhere to do what they could (j) ______ behalf of the oppressed humanity.

Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box.

(a) ______ was a time when educated persons were more honourable than the rich persons. But alas! those days are gone.
(b) I ______ be more disciplined. Discipline is the root of all success.
(c) He has no tinshed house, ______ a pucca building. He is really passing through hard time.
(d) We stand up ______ the teacher enters our class room. This is a part of our academic culture.
(e) My uncle ______ after my birth. He is junior to me by seven years, but I respect him as my father.
(f) You ______ settle the dispute with Kashem. Kashem is a dangerous boy. He may harm you at any moment.
(g) My mother ______ stay alone in village home than live with my elder brother in Dhaka city. She never wants to go away from our village home.
(h) You are talking rubbish ______ you were all in all of the college. If you do not behave yourself, we shall lodge a complaint against you.
(i) I have never been abroad. ______ living in a foreign country?
(j) Student : Sir, ______ a genie ______ ?
Teacher : I am sorry. I have no idea about the size and shape of a genie.