Gap filling activities with clues for classes 9-10-SSC
(Exercises + Solutions)
Part 5
1. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -hinder –with- about- a –into-
the- of -know
Life is
real, but much (a) — what (b) — man learns from books is theoretical. Bookish
(c) —, unless supplemented by practical experience, is not a help, but is often
a (d) —. Travelling furnishes one (e) — an opportunity for acquiring that
experience. Pope, the poet sang that (f) — proper study of mankind is man. The
traveler comes (g) — contact with various types of people, and if he moves
about (h) — the observant eye, and keeps the doors and windows (i) — his mind
open, he can acquire a lot of practical knowledge (j) — men and things of the
world which books alone cannot provide.
2. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -founder -covering -outstanding -writings –contemporary-pioneered -remain -intellectual -regarded
Aristotle’s
(a) — range was vast, (b) — most of the sciences and many of the arts,
including biology, botany, chemistry, ethics, history, logic, metaphysics,
rhetoric, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, physics, poetics,
political theory, psychology, and zoology. He was the (c) — of formal logic,
devising for it a finished system that for centuries was (d) — as the sum of
the discipline; and he (e) — the study of zoology, both observational and
theoretical, in which some of his work (f) — unsurpassed until the 19th
century. But he is, of course, the most (g) — as a philosopher. His (h) — in
ethics and political theory as well as in metaphysics and the philosophy of
science continue to be studied, and his work (i) — a powerful current in (j) —
philosophical debate.
3. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -feel- enchained- remains
–democracy- declare-infringe -fundamental –deviated- born- demands
Freedom
of speech is a (a) — right of the people in a (b) — country. They are free to
express their thoughts and (c) — their sentiments and grievances, their needs
and (d) — as long as they do not (e) — upon the similar rights of the others.
Centuries ago Rousseau said, ‘Man is (f) — free but everywhere he is in
chains.’ This axiomatic (g) — of the great social scientist shows how (h) — man
was. In a slightly (i) — reflection, the scenario (j) — almost the same yet
today.
4. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -in- the- at -about –before-
over- impoverish –premier- dearth- enough
If you
look wealthy or solvent (a) — to give a tip, there is no (b) — of trolley
carriers at the emergency unit of the country’s (c) — public hospital. But you
will be in trouble, if you are (d) — handcuffs or have an (e) — look written
(f) — your face. When any patient carrying vehicle stops in front of any public
hospital emergency unit, (g) — trolley men first glance (h) — the attires of
the patient and his attendants to have an idea (i) — their financial status (j)
— offering a trolley.
5. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -a- almost -colour -please -to
-smile –red- the- look- with -always
The
world is like (a) — glass. If you smile, it (b) —, if you frown, it frowns
back. If you look at it through a (c) — glass all seered, if through (d) —
smoked one, all dull and dirty. (e) — try then to look at (f) — bright side of
things. (g) — everything in the world has a bright side. Greet everyone (h) — a
bright smile, kind words and a (i) — welcome. It is not enough (j) — love those
who are near and dear to us.
6. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -be- contain –major- huge-
numerous-vast -people –support- livelihood- with
Bangladesh
is blessed with (a) — inland open water resources. It has (b) — rivers, canals,
beels, lakes and (c) — areas of floodplains. Hakaluki Haor is one of the (d) —
water lands of Bangladesh. (e) — a land area of 18386 hectares, it (f) — a rich
biodiversity and provides a direct and indirect (g) — benefits to nearly
1,90,000 (h) —. This haor (i) — declared an Ecologically Critical Area in April
1999 by the Government of Bangladesh. Hakaluki is a complex ecosystem, (j) —
more than 238 interconnecting beels and jalmahals.
7. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -the -especial –an- of -out
-pollute -harm -to
Today
sound (a) — is one of the most talked topics of the day. It has reached (b) —
unbearable level. (c) — unnecessary use of powerful vehicular horns is the main
source of sound pollution in the city. Besides, faulty vehicles, construction
sites, loudspeakers and thousands of workshops let (d) — loud noise round (e) —
clock. In the city, millions of people, (f) — children are exposed (g) — sound
pollution. This sound pollution will damage children’s power (h) — hearing. It
is so much (i) — that it can cause a wide range (j) — malfunctions in the human
body including heart attack, high blood pressure etc.
8. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -about –be- due- the –human- remember-
regret –life- neglect
Our
freedom fighters are (a) — real heroes of our country. We should (b) — them as
they sacrificed their (c) — for the cause of motherland. It is a matter of
great (d) — that most of them are (e) — and our young generation does not know
(f) — their valiant struggle. Yet today many of (g) — real freedom fighters
have not (h) — found out and established. Some of them led a very (i) — life.
The authority should take proper steps to enlist them and give them (j) —
honour.
9. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = - between –saying- physical- of- on-an- personality- for- participation- beneficial
Sports
are very essential (a) — us. There are various types (b) — sports. Among them
cricket, football, volleyball etc. are very popular. All types of sports are
(c) — to us. There is a relation (d) — the body and the mind. ‘A sound mind
lives in a sound body,’ is a wise (e) —. In order to win success in life we
should have sound health which depends (f) — regular (g) — in games and sports.
Sports keep us (h) — fit. Sports exercise (i) — important influence in forming
one’s (j) —.
10. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -economics- less –good- of
–available- the –on- effective- inform
In the
present world, advertisement is the most (a) — and recognized means of making
people know about the products and (b) — of a company. With (c) — introduction
of open market (d) —, production system has become very competitive. But only
producing quality (e) — is not the last thing to do. Unless people know about
the products, goods will not sell (f) — its own merit. Advertisement will serve
that purpose (g) — informing people of the quality, price and (h) — of goods or
products concerned. Even effective advertisement will motivate people to buy
goods of even (i) — quality. So, advertisement has got both persuasive and (j)
— quality.
11. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -be- the- a -about -with –in-
think –has- have- of
Democracy
is (a) — political doctrine. Marx may have (b) — correct (c) — everything he
said (d) — the opinion of material interest among (e) — members of the proletariat.
But politics (f) — to do opinions as well as (g) — material interest. In
reality, a man sometimes (h) — with (i) — bulk of his fellows and sometimes
with (j) — few.
12. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -express -with –subjugation-
on- alienate-speak- declare- commemoration- derived -passionately
Bangla
is one of the most extensively (a) — languages of the world. Bengali script is
(b) — directly from Gupta Brahmic script having close affinity (c) — Thai and
Cambodia scripts. Bengali is a rich language capable of (d) — the finest
thought and feeling. The Bangalees (e) — love their language. At the time of
(f) — of Pakistan, the Bangalees shed their blood (g) — 21st Feb, 1952 to (h) —
our mother tongue from Urdu language. This day has been (i) — as International
Mother Language Day by UNESCO in (j) — of the language martyrs.
13. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -the- feel –mean- the- 17-
language- a- to- with
Mother
language means (a) — language which is used (b) — express one’s attitude, (c)
—, emotion and the mood of (d) — mind. It is (e) — best (f) — of communication
(g) — the same nation. Mother language is (h) — very sweet (i) — to all
nations. UNESCO has declared the 21st February on (j) — November, 2000 A.D. as
the International Mother Language Day. This declaration came in the 30th
general meeting of UNESCO.
14. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -forward –gratefulness- or-
appreciation- the- natural- for- friendship- from- to
Gratefulness
is (a) — acknowledgment and (b) — of help received (c) — others. In the society
we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are
interdependent in the society. A man may be in danger (d) — in problem. It is a
(e) — instinct in man to come (f) —, because of his fellow feeling, (g) — and
kinship with help is for the needy. To acknowledge and appreciate such help is
(h) —. Gratefulness comes from (i) — depth of the heart and finds its
manifestation in looks, words and deeds of the grateful man. The grateful man
feels highly obliged (j) — the benefit he has received.
15. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -the- recently- low- much
-more –difference-to- adversity- belief –of- invisible
Today,
the talk of the town is the (a) — price hike of power and gas and its (b) —
impact on industry, middle and (c) — income people of the country. House rent,
day (d) — day necessary items, transportation, and (e) — importantly (f) —
production costs of (g) — products are increasing. It is (h) —, soon the impact
(i) — price hike will be (j) — in many other sectors in the country.
16. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -reflect -a –in- the- at- an
–enchanting- from
The
Kuakata beach lies (a) — the southern extremity of Bangladesh. It is one of (b)
— rarest beaches of the world that allows us to have (c) — full view of sunrise
and sunset. The (d) — of sunrise and sunset in the water of (e) — Bay of Bengal
is really (f) —. The scene captivates human mind. The beach is not far from (g)
— Sunderbans. It has charming coconut groves (h) — the background. It is also a
sanctuary of migratory birds. Many birds (i) — the north come in winter here.
So travelers can have (j) — extra pleasure.
17. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -to -in –acquire- whose-
visible-be- motivate- study- favourite- with
I am a
student (a) — main duty is to (b) —. I feel sometimes (c) — to take part (d) —
the activities related (e) — social welfare. Our teachers (f) — our guides. At
present many students are (g) — on different subjects according to their needs.
I am also (h) — knowledge on my (i) — subjects (j) — the help of my teachers.
18. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -recover –into –away –a –just
–at –time –greatly –inspire –by –fail –the
There
was (a) — king who lost his kingdom being defeated (b) — his enemies. He wished
to regain his kingdom (c) — any cost. He made troops and made six attempts one
after another to drive (d) — the enemies. But he was defeated each time. He hid
himself (e) — a cave. One day lying in (f) — cave, he saw a spider trying to
climb up the roof of the cave. But it (g) — six times and succeeded by the
seventh (h) –. The king was (i) — inspired by this and fought enemies for the
seventh time and was successful to (j) — his lost kingdom.
19. Fill
in the blanks with the words from the list. You may need to change the forms of
the words. You may need to use one word more than once.
List of words = -from –source –a –situate –far
–on –the –colony –with –of
Heritage
is what we inherit (a) — the past, live (b) — them in the present and then pass
(c) — to our children or future generation. Our unique (d) — of life and
inspiration is our cultural and natural heritage. (e) — Shat Gambuj Mosque in
Bagerhat is such (f) — heritage. It (g) — at the outskirts of Bagerhat town,
not very (h) — from the dense forest (i) — the Sundarbans. Khalifatabad was a
Muslim (j) –.
20. Fill in the blanks with the words from the list.
You may need to change the forms of the words. You may need to use one word
more than once.
List of words = -with –from –a –to –kill –to
–the –in
War is
(a) — curse for human civilization. (b) — ancient time war was confined (c) —
the warriors. But at present all people both civilian and military have to
suffer (d) — curse of war. Nobody can escape (e) — the bombers of (f) — enemy.
Rich cities, fields filled (g) — green corns and beautiful places are led (h) —
ruins. Even (i) — innocent citizens have to die a tragic death. Men, women,
boys, girls, all are brutally (j) — without any reason.
Answers
1. (a) of (b) a (c) knowledge (d) hindrance (e) with (f) the (g) into (h) with (i) of (j) about.
2. (a) intellectual (b) covering (c) founder (d) regarded (e) pioneered (f) remained (g) outstanding (h) writings (i) remained (j) contemporary.
3. (a) fundamental (b) democratic (c) feelings (d) demands (e) infringe (f) born (g) declaration (h) enchained (i) deviated (j) remains.
4. (a) enough (b) dearth (c) premier (d) in (e) impoverished (f) over (g) the (h) at (i) about (j) before.
5. (a) a (b) smiles (c) red (d) a (e) Always (f) the (g) Almost (h) with (i) pleasing (j) to.
6. (a) huge (b) numerous (c) vast (d) major (e) With (f) supports (g) livelihood (h) people (i) was (j) containing.
7. (a) pollution (b) an (c) The (d) out (e) the (f) especially (g) to (h) of (i) harmful (j) of.
8. (a) the (b) remember (c) lives (d) regret (e) neglected (f) about (g) the (h) been (i) inhuman (j) due.
9. (a) for (b) of (c) beneficial (d) between (e) saying (f) on (g) participation (h) physically (i) an (j) personality.
10. (a) effective (b) goods (c) the (d) economy (e) goods (f) on (g) of (h) availability (i) less (j) informative/effective.
11. (a) a (b) been (c) in (d) about (e) the (f) has (g) thinks (h) is (i) the (j) a.
12. (a) spoken (b) derived (c) with (d) expressing (e) passionately (f) subjugation (g) on (h) alienate (i) declared (j) commemoration.
13. (a) the (b) to (c) feelings (d) the (e) the (f) means (g) with (h) a (i) language (j) 17.
14. (a) the (b) appreciation (c) from (d) or (e) natural (f) forward (g) friendship (h) gratefulness (i) the (j) for.
15. (a) recent (b) adverse (c) low (d) to (e) more (f) the (g) different (h) believed (i) of (j) visible.
16. (a) in (b) the (c) a (d) reflection (e) the (f) enchanting (g) the (h) at (i) from (j) an.
17. (a) whose (b) study (c) motivated (d) in (e) to (f) are (g) studying (h) acquiring (i) favourite (j) visible.
18. (a) a; (b) by; (c) at; (d) away; (e) into (f) the; (g) failed;(h) time; (i) greatly: (j) recover.
19. (a) from; (b) with; (c) on; (d) source; (e) The; (f) a(g) is situated; (h) far; (i) of; (j) colony.
20. (a) a; (b) In; (c) to; (d) from; (e) from; (f) the; (g) with;(h) to; (i)
the; (j) killed.
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