ময়মনসিংহ গার্লস ক্যাডেট কলেজ, ময়মনসিংহ ২০২৬

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

The journey of (a) ______ life is not (b) ______ bed of roses. It is (c) ______ arduous path filled with (d) ______ unexpected hurdles. (e) ______ person who possesses (f) ______ iron will can overcome (g) ______ most difficult challenges. History belongs to (h) ______ brave, not to those who seek (i) ______ easy escape from (j) ______ reality.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The pursuit (a) ______ excellence requires one to be oblivious (b) ______ distractions. Many talented individuals fall (c) ______ the wayside because they succumb (d) ______ procrastination. If you are committed (e) ______ your goals, you must abstain (f) ______ trivial pursuits. Success is often a result (g) ______ being (h) ______ the right place (i) ______ the right time, coupled (j) ______ tireless effort.

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

(a) The suspect looked ______ he had seen a ghost during the interrogation.
(b) ______ we missed the last train to the city tonight?
(c) He cannot manage a bicycle, ______ a heavy motorcycle.
(d) I ______ suffer in silence ______ betray my principles.
(e) ______ the teacher entered the room than the students became silent.

(f) You ______ start preparing for the finals; the schedule is out.
(g) ______ we addressed the issue of environmental degradation.
(h) ______ taking a moment to review this proposal?
(i) She ______ reside in a small village before moving to the capital.
(j) You cannot achieve mastery ______ you practice with consistency.