রংপুর ক্যাডেট কলেজ, রংপুর 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.

A murder occurred under (a) ______ eucalyptus tree near my house during (b) ______ night yesterday. So, after (c) ______ breakfast, I got the news of lodging (d) ______ FIR by the family of (e) ______ deceased. It was also heard that (f) ______ Dewaans were involved in the murder, and they all fled across (g) ______ Ganges. The murderers had (h) ______ one-track mind. The police started (i) ______ investigation immediately and tried to uncover (j) ______ truth.

Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

The young cadet was deeply desirous (a) ______ achieving excellence in both academics and discipline. He learned early in life that he could not always bank (b) ______ luck. Hard work was essential. Though some of his friends objected (c) ______ strict rules; he never complained. He admitted that he was bad (d) ______ time management at first, but with practice he improved. During difficult moments, he promised himself never to stray (e) ______ his principles. He was often startled (f) ______ some careless actions and learned valuable lessons from them. His mentors advised him to pay heed (g) ______ good counsel, as it would guide him through challenges. The cadet developed deep reverence (h) ______ his teachers, finding no excuse (i) ______ disobedience. Over time, he began to attach importance (j) ______ the values of honesty and perseverance, which shaped his character for life.

Complete the sentences using suitable phrases/words given in the box.

(a) Who does not know the wretched condition of a day laborer? He cannot earn a ______ a day when he has no work at hand.
(b) Mr. Pervez is not well off to run a car. So, a car is ______ to him.
(c) Shut up. Mr. Idris, you don't know how to behave towards others. So, mind your ______
(d) ______ no denying of ______ that corruption causes innumerable problems for the country. The govt. should take necessary steps against it.
(e) The hustling and noisy condition of Dhaka City is quite unbearable to me. I ______ go to village than stay here. It is free from chaos.

(f) Mr. Iqbal is a very talented teacher but a poor man. He cannot buy a bike ______ a car.
(g) Of late, Mr. Fazal has been absent minded. He must work attentively ______ he should lose his job.
(h) Salman is a great liar. He ______ give up this bad habit.
(i) Dowry system spoils many valuable lives. ______ to say 'no' to this system.
(j) The man is about to die. No result will come if you try ______ .

Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases.

(a) Geometry is very much confusing to Zillur. He practises geometry a lot so that ______
(b) I could not recognize you at first. It was five years since we ______ .
(c) Sanjida was writing quite well in the exam when suddenly she ______. As a result, she could not finish the exam with satisfaction.
(d) Don't worry. I ______ after I have finished my study.
(e) Fahen was really in great danger. He came to you with a view to ______ from you, but you disappointed him.
(f) Sujon was very weak, but he had to carry a big box. The box was too heavy for ______ .
(g) The farmers of our country are very poor, but they can work hard. If the bank gives them a loan on easy terms, they ______ .
(h) Load-shedding occurs because we cannot produce adequate electricity. It is high time we ______
(i) I requested him to join me in playing cricket. He joined me ______
(j) He tried his best to get the job but he could not get it. Had he got the job, he would ______ .