Gap filling activities with clues for classes 9-10-SSC
(Exercises + Solutions)
Part 7
01. 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 = improve-not-mean-maintain-upon-stop-easily-than-keep-depend-be-avoid
Over eating (a) — taking more food (b) — one needs. We eat (c) — to overload our stomach but to (d) — a sound health. A sound health (e) — on eating habits to some extent. Over eating tells (f) — our health. By (g) — aware, the habit of over eating can be (h) —. With a view to (i) — our body fit, we should (j) — taking too much food.
02. 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.
03. 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 = -enjoy—for—on—beauty —an—to—pleasant—vigorous—a—with-
Morning walk is a good habit. It is beneficial (a) — health. It is (b) — as well. It exercises a good effect (c) — a man’s body and mind. The morning air refreshes his body and mind. It gives him (d) — opportunity to (e) — the beauties of nature too. In the morning nature looks fresh and (f) — When a man takes (g) — morning walk, he sees the superb beauty of the sunrise. After taking morning walk a man returns home (h) — a cheerful mind. He takes his breakfast with great relish and starts his work with a fresh and (i) — mind. In short, morning walk is so pleasant and good (j) — health.
04. 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 = -dishonest—an—time—happiness—by—a—the—of—at
Honesty is (a) — quality of speaking the truth. Honesty is (b) — great virtue. It is the road to peace and (c) —. The man who possesses it is blessed. He is respected (d) —all and hated by none. Even a (e) — man can not but respect him. (f) — honest man enjoys peace (g) — mind. Though he suffers (h) — times, he succeeds in (i) — long run and is happy. A dishonest man may succeed for the (j) — being.
05. 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—appreciation-or—the—for—natural—friendship—the—from-
Gratefulness is (a) — acknowledgment and (b) — of help received (c) — others. In the society we can not do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are inter-dependent 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 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.
06. 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—foundation—an—away—dignity—a—the—of—at-
The National Memorial is situated (a) — Saver. It is twenty kilometer (b) — from Dhaka. It is a symbol (c) — the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built (d) — concrete but actually it is made of blood. It stands 150 feet tall. It stands for (e) — achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright showing our honour and (f) — among the nations of the world. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to (g) — height of 150 feet. The (h) — was laid on the first anniversary of (i) — Victory Day. There is a plan to build a large complex consisting (j) — a mosque.
07. 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—undo—in—after—contests—fight—upon—into—about—of-
The Olympic Games were named (a) — the town of Olympia in Greece. It was (b) — Olympia that (c) — games were first held long before the Christian era began. In those days Greece was divided (d) — many cities and men of different cities used to (e) — one another most of the time. A man named Iphitos became concerned (f) — such unnecessary strifes. He hit (g) — a plan. He invited the best athlets from the nearby cities to the valley of Olympia to take part in athletic (h) —. His plan worked well. For a time the Greek warriors in stead (i) — fighting their neighbours, tried to (j) — their rivals in friendly games and sports.
08. 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—for—of—social—an—to—habit—by—a—with
Discipline is the most valuable and powerful element for success in life. It implies obedience to (a) — set of rules (b) — an orderly life in society. It is a mode (c) — leading life in accordance (d) — rules. Man is a (e) — being. In (f) — society he cannot do whatever he likes. He has to abide (g) _ some rules. It is not (h) — inborn virtue. It should be acquired by (i) — practice of (j) —.
09. 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—for—of—competitive—an—to—deny—by—a—with-
Present world is very (a) —. So you need to be competent (b) — facing (c) — challenge of competition. As (d) — student you have to fully concentrate on your study. You can’t remain callous (e) — your study. If the students of (f) — country don’t acquire true education, there will be no development for (g) — country. You must utilize your time. Nothing can compensate (h) — your loss of losing time. There is no (i) — that hard work contributes (j) — make a good result.
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 = -the—for—against—in—an—to—power—by—a—with
Studies and politics cannot go together. It is (a) — unfortunate matter that money and (b) — attract (c) — students if they are involved (d) — politics. Once politics was associated (e) — social services. A political worker was (f) — social reformer. Students were in (g) — forefront (h) — unifying the people of the country and fighting (i) — the enemies. At present some of the students are exploited (j) — the political parties as their tools and violence.
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 = -the—between—on—indelible—an—to—potential—up—a—with
Every woman is a (a) — mother. The future of a child depends on how it is brought up. In this case (b) — educated mother plays an important role. So (c) — difference (d) — the educated and (e) — uneducated mother can never be denied. An educated mother can bring a child (f) — better than an illiterate mother. A good wife means an educated woman. She is the best friend (g) — her husband. Her words will go (h) — long way to leave an (i) — impression (j) — her husbands mind.
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 = -the—for—on—communication—
an—of—e-mail—by—a—with
Writing
letters is a part of our social activities. It is (a) _ form of communication,
which plays a vital role in our practical life. (b) _ this time, (c) __
revolution has taken place in the field of (d) _ like telephone, wireless,
cellular phone, fax and most recently (e) _ which are much faster means (f) _
communication. Letter writing is (g) _ kind of good art which is (h) _
important means (i) _ maintaining good relations (j) _ people, offices and
business organizations.
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 — off — of — social — an
— upon — conscious — between — a — with
In
(a)—society all men are not equally well (b)—. Some are rich and some are very
poor. This is because of (c)—unequal distribution of national wealth. Many are
deprived (d)—the basic needs of life. They must be provided (e)—their dues. The
rich always draw (f)—line of contrast (g)—themselves and (h)—poor. Most of them
look down (i)—the poor. They should be (j)—and then humanity should be
improved.
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 = the — for — dust — in — an — by — commitments
— of — a — with
Although
(a)—city life has many advantages, a city dweller sometimes gets tired (b)—it.
He cannot attend (c)—office and other places (d)—time because (e)—traffic jam.
(f)—air in the city is polluted (g)—smoke and (h)—. Besides, he is always busy
(i)—a lot of (j)—.
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 = flood -rise -climate
-warmer-unnecessary- alarm -prediction -evidence-destroy- catastrophic- change
–gradual-severely -increase
The world is getting (a) —because of pollution. Every year millions of people all over the world die (b) —as a result of pollution. In the recent years, there have been many (c) —reports that the world’s (d) —is undergoing a significant (e) —. All these reports provide strong (f) — that world temperatures are (g) — day by day. Climatologists (h) — that mid way through the next century temperatures may have (i) — as much as 4’C. This could raise sea levels and thereby (j) — coastal areas and farmlands.
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 = Appear- use- at- afflict
–differ- city -alarm-due -pollute -severe -increase -from –suffer- rural
Many
diseases are rising (a) — an (b) — rate, which experts believe is (c) — to
increased (d) — of the environment. Pollution (e) — to be greater in urban
areas although rural societies too are (f) — by (g) — use of chemical
fertilizers and insecticides. Nevertheless, today city people (h) — to suffer
from many more diseases and suffer more (i) — than country people. Now let us
see how life in cities is (j) — from that in the country.
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 = Arrive-massive-remain-spectacular-round
–permanent-know-present -right -symbol – office construction
In 1884
France (a) — the United States with gift as a dramatic gesture of friendship.
This (b) — gift was in the form of a huge copper statue. Its (c) —name is
‘Liberty Enlightening the World’. Most people, however, (d) — it simply as the
Statue of Liberty. They pieces of the statue (e) — in the United States in 214
cases. The French people donated the money for the (f) — of the statue.
Grateful, the people of the United States collected the funds for the (g) — granite
and concrete pedestal. This impressive monument found a (h) — home on Liberty
Island in New York harbour. At 151 feet and I inch high, it (i) — one of the
largest statues in the world. The monumental lady with the torch quickly became
a (j) — of American democracy.
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 = densely - unemployed -
employment - solution - explore - different - across
-
manpower - provides - independent
Bangladesh
is a (a) — populated country, but a large number of her people are (b) — .It is
not possible for her to ensure (c) — to the teeming millions. Self-employment
is a possible (d) — to this problem. It means that people themselves should (e)
— avenues for self-employment. Facilities for training in (f) — trades and
vocations are available (g) — the country. The youths, in particular, can train
themselves in any of these trades and turn into a useful (h) — .The Govt. Also
(i) —easy loans and counseling with a view to helping them start an (j) —
earning activity.
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 = job - oneself - create - also
- rearing - farming - raising - sectors - opportunities/ means- easily
Self-employment
means to create (a) — opportunity for (b) — by ones own effort. Various
government organizations are trying to (c) — a congenial atmosphere for
self-employment. Different NGO’s have (d) — rendered their help. Livestock (e) —,
agricultural (f) —, poultry (g) — are some of the (h) —. There are many (i) —
for self-employment in Bangladesh. One can (j) — engage oneself in these jobs.
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 = Veil- knock- looking -saw
–sweet- indeed -perfect-perfection -dress -trade –against- thinking-beautiful
-live
Once
upon a time there (a) — in the city of Baghdad a young bachelor who was by (b) —
a porter. One day he sat in the market place leaning idly (c) — his basket. A
young woman (d) — in rare silks and cloaked in a gold-embroidered mantle,
stopped before him and gently raised her (e) — .Beneath it there showed dark
eyes with long lashes and lineaments of (f) — beauty. ‘Lift up your basket,
porter’, she said in a (g) — voice ‘and follow me’. At once the porter took up
his basket, (h) — to himself, ‘This is (i) — a lucky day!’ He followed her
until she stopped at the door of a house and (j) —.
01. (a) means (b) than (c) not (d) keep (e) depends (f) upon (g) being (h) avoided (i) keeping (j) stop.
02. (a) a (b) in (c) to (d) from (e) from (f) the (g) with (h) to (i) the (j) killed
03. (a) to (b) pleasant (c) on (d) an (e) enjoy (f) beautiful (g) a (h) with (i) vigorous (j) for.
04 : (a) the (b) a (c) happiness (d) by (e) dishonest (f) An (g) of (h) at (i) the (j) time.
05: (a) the (b) appreciation (c) from (d) or (e) natural (f) forward (g) friendship (h) gratefulness (i) the (j) for.
06: (a) at (b) away (c) of (d) with (e) an (f) dignity (g) a (h) foundation (i) the (j) of.
07: (a) after (b) in (c) the (d) into (e) fight (f) about (g) upon (h) contests (i) of (j) undo.
08. a) a, b) for, c) of, d) with, e) social, f) the, g) by, h) an, i) the, j) habit.
09. a) competitive, b) for, c) the, d) a, e) to, f) a, g) the, h) for, i) denying, j) to.
10. a) an, b) power, c) the, d) in, e) with, f) a, g) the, h) for, i) against, j) by.
11. a) potential, b) an, c) the, d) between, e) the, f) up, g) to, h) a, i) indelible, j) on.
12. a) the, b) by, c) a, d) communication, e) e-mail, f) of, g) a, h) an, i) for, j) with.
13. a) a, b) off, c) an, d) of, e) with, f) a, g) between, h) the, i) upon, j) conscious.
14. a) a, b) of, c) the, d) in, e) of, f) The, g) by, h) dust, i) with, j) commitments.
15. (a) warmer (b) unnecessarily (c) alarming (d) climate (e) change (f) evidence (g) increasing/ rising (h) predict (i) risen/ increased (j) flood
16. (a) at (b) alarming (c) due (d) pollution (e) appears (f) afflicted (g) increasing (h) are used (i) severely (j) different
17. (a) presented (b) massive/ spectacular (c) official (d) know (e) arrived (f) construction (g) round/ massive (h) permanent (i) remains (j) symbol
18. (a) densely (b) unemployed (c) employment (d) solution (e) explore (f) different (g) across (h) manpower (i) provides (j) independent
19. (a) job (b) oneself (c) create (d) also (e) rearing (f) farming (g) raising (h) sectors (i) opportunities/ means (j) easily
20. (a) lived (b) trade (c) against (d) dressed (e) veil (f) perfect (g) sweet (h) said/ thought (i) indeed (j) knocked
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