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Modern civilization is (a) —- gift of science. Science has worked (b) —- a magician in the world. We can’t do even (c) —- single day (d) —- the help of science. Many quick means (e) —- communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are the greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a message can be sent (f) —- one corner of the world (g) —- another in the twinkle of (h) —- eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (i) —- change in all fields. In the field of medical science blind has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. The diseases which were incurable(j) —- the past is now easily cured.
Answer: (a) the: (b) like; (c) a; (d) without; (e) of; (f) from: (g) to; (h) an: (i) x; (j) in
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Nowadays (a) —- good number of farmers are getting benefits (b) —- the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost. (c) —- organic fertilizer made mainly from cowdung and earthworm is used (d) —- the farmers. As the farmers did not use the chemical fertilizer or pesticides (e) —- their vegetable beds, the production cost has come down. It takes about fifty thousand taka to prepare (f) —- acre of land and the harvest starts (g) —- forty-five days of planting. Due (h) —- good yield of the crop. some (i) —- temporary warehouses have been made (j) —- farm area. So proper use of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector.
Answer: (a) a; (b) from; (c) an; (d) by; (e) on; (f) an; (g) within: (h) to; (i) x; (j) in.
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Diligence means (a) —- effort to perform (b) —- work successfully. (c) —- God has given us two hands to work. (d) —- the beginning (e) —- the world, human beings have been struggling (f) —- nature to keep hold (g) —- their existence. If they did not struggle, they might have lost long ago. Thus, we see that (h) —- diligence is necessary (i) —- our personal, social and national life. The student who is always diligent, makes a better result than those who are not. So, to be successful everybody should be (j) —- diligent.
Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) x; (d) From; (e) of; (f) with; (g) of; (h) x; (i) in; (j) x.
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December 16, our Victory Day, is (a) —- memorable event in our national history. (b) —- day is a perpetual source of our inspiration and energy. The day reminds us (c) —- the supreme sacrifices (d) —- our sons and the noble cause and also inspires us to sacrifice ourselves (e) —- our beloved country. The day is (f) —- clear warning (g) the oppressors that people’s right can never be suppressed (h) —- long and that the oppressors will always be defeated because there is nothing more powerful than people’s will for (i) —- freedom. It gives us (j) —- message that “Man can be destroyed but can never be defeated.”
Answer: (a) a; (b) the; (c) of; (d) of; (e) for; (f) a; (g) for; (h) for; (i) x; (j) the.
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People are fond (a) —- travelling. So, travelling has been popular with man from (b) —- time immemorial. It is the romance (c) —- seeing the unseen, knowing the unknown and unveiling (d) —- shrouds of mystery. A man hardly knows his mother land completely until he has gone out (e) —- it to visit other countries. Only (f) —- rational comparison of our country (g) —- other countries can vividly specify (h) —- true nature of merits and demerits of our own motherland. (i) —- awareness of our defects inspires us to work hard and improve (j) —- unhappy condition of our dear birth place.
Answer: (a) of; (b) the; (c) of; (d) the; (e) of; (f) a; (g) with; (h) the; (i) An; (j) the.
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(a) —- effort there can be no success (b) —- life. Life loses its (c) —- interest if there is no struggle. Games become dull, if there is no competition (d) —- them and if (e) —- result can be easily foreseen. No matter whether we win the game or lose it. (f) —- keener the contest, the greater (g) —- interest. A victory is not (h) —- real triumph unless both (i) —- sides are equally strong. Whether we like it or not, life is (j) —- continuous competitive examination.
Answer: (a) Without; (b) in; (c) x; (d) in; (e) the; (f) the; (g) the; (h) a; (i) the; (j) a.
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Patriotism is (a) —- inherent quality of human being. It creates in a man (b) —- feeling of love (c) —- his motherland. It is older than civilization. (d) —- man, who loves his own country, does his first and foremost duties and works for the welfare and betterment of his country, is (e) —- patriot. Even (f) —- ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to defend it. If he does it and performs his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be (g) —- traitor. We must not have bitterness (h) —- anyone. But narrow (i) —- patriotism is very bad. All should stay (j) —- it from their hearts.
Answer: (a) an; (b) a; (c) for; (d) The; (e) a; (f) the; (g) a; (h) towards; (i) x; (j) off.
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Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) —- offence. It degrades the standard (b) —- education. If the students of (c) —- country do not acquire education, there will be no development of the country. (d) —- examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (e)—- good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (f) —- only aim (g) —- (h) —- lives of all students, an educated man cannot support adopting (i) —- unfair means in the examination (j) —- all.
Answer: (a) an; (b) of; (c) a; (d) an; (e) a; (f) the; (g) in; (h) the: (i) x; (j) at.
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Terrorism is (a) —- great threat and major concern (b) —- almost all the countries. Terrorists
cause damage (c) —- human lives and (d) —- properties creating panic and terror. (e) —- cause of (f) —- terrorism is mainly due to the deprivation (g) —- genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (h) —- different groups and nations. To get rid (i) —- terrorism is very difficult but not impossible if (j) —- intellectuals and peace-loving nations work together.
Answer: (a) a; (b) for; (c) to; (d) x; (e) The; (f) x; (g) from; (h) of; (i) of; (j) the.
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Once a farmer had a great desire (a) —- land. One day going (b) —- the landlord, he wanted some land so that he might live (c) —- comfort. (d) —- landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running till (e) —- sunset. The farmer became very pleased (f) —- that. Next morning, he started running as fast as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and (g) —- sun was about to set. He ran (h) —- his last (i) —- strength but became very tired and fell down dead. He was buried there. Then the wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) —- his grave.
Answer: (a) for; (b) to; (c) in; (d) The; (e) x; (f) with; (g) the; (h) with; (i) x; (j) for.
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Housing is one of (a) —- greatest problems in our country. Thousands of people in (b) —- big cities like Dhaka and Chattogram dwell (c) —- the footpaths. (d) —- rural areas there is also (e) —- acute shortage of housing. (f) —- cost of construction is rising day (g) —- day. (h) —- present it is very tough (i) —- the poor people to meet the cost(j) —- construction. So, this problem needs to be solved soon.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) in; (d) In; (e) an; (f) The; (g) by; (h) At; (i) for; (j) of.
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Scientists have recently reported that (a) —- surface ice caps are melting. This is due to (b)—- rise (c) —- atmospheric (d) —- temperature known (e) —- the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (f) —- temperature rise in atmosphere. The carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil are burnt. (g) —- CO2 is accumulating in atmosphere and causing temperature to rise. As a result. (h) —- polar ice in the North and South poles is melting. We should maintain (j) —- ecological balance (j) —- the environment.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) in; (d) x; (e) as; (f) for; (g) The; (h) the: (i) the; (j) of.
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Language plays (a) —- very important role in the life of human beings. We use language (b) —- the moment we wake up (c) —- the morning till we go to bed (d) —- night. We use language (e) —- different purposes. We use language to express our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to receive our message or to pass (f) —- necessary Information (g) —- others. In short, (h) —- language is ever present in our activities. It is (i) —- inseparable part (j) —- what we are, what we do and believe.
Answer: (a) a; (b) from; (c) in; (d) at; (e) for; (f) x; (g) to; (h) x; (i) an; (j) of.
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Reading textbook is essential for all (a) —- students. A student cannot expect to make (b) – — good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as (c) —- students’ grade that ensures (d) —- complete sense. In case of not reading those texts a student will miss knowledge needed (e) —- him or her. Moreover, textbooks are written and edited by highly (f) —- experienced educationists. Some students ignore to read textbook rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely reading guidebooks keeps the students’ ignoble (g) —- the subject-matter as they are written focusing (h) —- exam. Result but (i) —- textbook covers all the details (j) —- holistic flourish of a student.
Answer: (a) the; (b) a; (c) per; (d) a; (e) for; (f) x; (g) of; (h) on; (i) a; (j) for.
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Road accident is a regular phenomenon (a) —- Bangladesh. Many people die in (b) —- road accidents every year. So, it is considered (c) —- curse. Road accidents occur(d) —- various reasons. Many factors are responsible for road accidents. (e) —- most common cause is reckless driving. Sometimes they drive night coach even (f) —- the same day. The drives do not check (g) —- engines properly before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (h) —- any dividers. These are some (i) —- the main reasons of road accidents (j) —- Bangladesh.
Answer: a) in; (b) x; (c) a; (d) for; (e) The; (f) on; (g) the; (h) without; (i) of; (j) in.
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A true friend is (a) —- asset. He stands (b) —- his friends (c) —- time of danger. He is not (d) —- greedy person. He always wishes (e) —- the welfare of his friend. But it is (f) —- matter of regret that a true friend is very (g) —- rare today. (h) —- selfish man cannot be (i) —- true friend. He always thinks (j) —- his own interest.
Answer: (a) an; (b) by; (c) in; (d) a; (e) for; (f) a; (g) x; (h) A; (i) a; (j) of.
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Nowadays, (a) —- young farmers of our country are showing (b) —- interest to cultivate foreign vegetables. They (c) —- their innovative power, have added new dimensions (d) —- the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a farmer. Five years ago, he started his farm (e) —- a vision and challenge. Now he owns (f) —- big vegetable farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other foreign vegetables. The cultivation (g) —- foreign crops in our country is very inspiring (h) —- both the farmers and the customers as it brings diversity (i) —- our regular diet and nutrition. It is also possible to export vegetables (j) —- ensuring quality production and packaging.
Answer: (a) the; (b) x; (c) with; (d) to; (e) with; (f) a; (g) of; (h) for; (i) in; (j) by.
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Truthfulness refers (a) —- the habit of speaking (b) —- truth. It is the greatest of all virtues (c) —- a man’s life. (d) —- true peace and prosperity of man entirely depends (e) —- it. It ennobles one’s character and gives one high position in (f) —- society. It may not make one rich but brings (g) —- peace of mind. (h) —- truthful person is loved and respected by all. A truthful person care nothing. All religions teach us to be truthful. By dint (i) —- truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness can lead the whole world (j) —- peace and prosperity.
Answer: (a) to; (b) the; (c) in; (d) The; (e) on; (f) x; (g) x; (h) A; (i) of; (j) to.
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The beach of Cox’s Bazar is (a) —- beautiful gift of nature. The blue water (b) —- the sea and its rising waves are always (c) —- pleasant sight which cools our mind (d) —- a moment. It is the longest beach (e) —- the world. (f) —- Saint Martin’s Island in the Bay of Bengal is also (g) —- gift of nature. The beauty of the island is simply (h) —- bewitching. The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world, is another beautiful gift (i) —- nature. Its wildlife and (j) —- mysterious setting makes it more charming.
Answer: (a) a; (b) of; (c) a; (d) within; (e) in/of; (f) the; (g) a; (h) x; (i) of; (j) x.
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Student politics hampers the normal progress of (a) —- student. It brings prosperity (b) —- a few but causes harm (c) —- many. Because of student politics normal administration of (d) —- college or university is hampered. As (e) —- result, there arises session jam. For this problem of the campus, student politics is mainly (f) —- responsible. So, we should rethink (g) —- the necessity of student politics. Either we should avoid (h) —- student politics or we should bring (i) —- a positive change (j) —- this sector.
Answer: (a) a; (b) to; (c) to; (d) a; (e) a; (f) x; (g) about; (h) x; (i) about; (j) in.
- Coronavirus is a new pandemic in modern world. It is (a) _____ infectious disease. It’s highly dangerous (b) _______ our health. It spreads (c) ______ person to person very easily. It can spread (d) ______ coughing, sneezing, even talking. The virus can stay in the air (e) _____ some time. If (f) _____ healthy person breathes in (g) ______ virus, he or she gets (h) ______ infected. To avoid the virus, we have to wear mask. But wearing the mask (i) _____ a proper way is also (j) _____ important issue.
Answer: (a) an (b) to/for (c) from (d) through (e) for (f) a (g) the (h) × (i) in (j) an
- (a)_____ ideal teacher is often compared (b) ____ an architect. He’s called (c) _____ architect (d) _____ a nation. He’s the light of learning and makes (e) _____ illiterate people worthy citizens of our country. But it’s (f) ____ matter of regret that the teachers are not held (g) _____ due respect in our society. They lead a humble life in the midst of (h) _____ want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the darkness (i) ______ illiteracy and superstitions (j) _____ the society.
Answer: (a) an (b) with (c) the (d) of (e) the (f) a (g) in (h) × (i) of (j) from
- Language plays (a) _____ very important role in (b) _____ of human beings. We use language (c) _____ the time we wake up (d) _____ the morning till we go to (e) ______ bed (f) _____ night. We use language (g) _____ different purposes and express our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to convey our message or to pass necessary information (h) _____ other. In (i) _____ short, language is always present in our activities. It is (j) ______ inseparable part of what we are, what we do and believe.
Answer: (a) a (b) the (c) from (d) in (e) × (f) at (g) for (h) to (i) × (j) an
- Tress bear a great impact (a) _____ the climate. If we destroy tress (b) _____ random, one day the country will turn (c) _____ a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of (d) _____greenhouse effect. Again there will be no rain and as a result the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e) _____ agricultural country and our economy is dependent (f) _____ agriculture. Again our agriculture on (g) _____ rain. So tress have (h) _____ significant effect on our climate. Trees keep (i) _____ soil strong. Trees save us (j) _____ flood and many other natural calamities.
Answer: (a) on (b) at (c) into (d) × (e) an (f) on (g) × (h) a (i) the (j) from
- Patriotism is a nobel virtue. It inspires (a) _____ man to dedicate his life (b) _____ the freedom of his country. A man (c) _____ patriotism is no better than (d) _____ beast. A true patriot is honoured (e) _____ his countrymen. He thinks for (f) _____ betterment of his country. (g) _____ the contrary, (h) _____ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own (i) _____ interest. Those who die (j) _____ the country are true patriots.
Answer: (a) a (b) for (c) without (d) a (e) by (f) the (g) On (h) an (i) × (j) for
- Washing hands regularly is (a) ______ important activity. It keeps us safe (b) _____ Coronavirus. How you wash your hand is also very (c) _____ important. First, you have to wet your hands (d) _____ clean, running water, and apply soap. Then, rub your hands together with (e) _____ soap to create foam. Lather the backs of your hands, (f) _____ your finger, and (g) _____ your nails. Remember, you have to scrub your hands (h) _____ at least 20 seconds. After that rinse your hands well with clean and running water. Finally, dry your hands using (i) _____ washing hands, and also educate your friends (j) _____ about it.
Answer: (a) an (b) from (c) × (d) with (e) the (f) between (g) under (h) for (i) of (j) ×
- (a)_____ benefits of reading (b) _____ newspaper can hardly be exaggerated. Newspaper is (c) _____ storehouse (d) _____ knowledge. The chief business of (e) _____ newspaper is to give us news which we need to know. It tells us what happens (f) _____ home and abroad. The modern civilized people can not do (g) _____ newspaper. Newspaper plays (h) _____ important role (i) _____ the lives if a nation. It makes the world smaller and provides a great benefit (j) _____ us.
Answer: (a) the (b) × (c) the (d) of (e) a (f) at (g) without (h) an (i) in (j) to
- Every student wants to do well (a) _____ the examination. But it is not (b) _____ easy task. (c) _____ student has to work hard (d)
_____ this. From (e) _____ every beginning of the year, he must be (f) _____ serious. He should read the text books again and again. He must not memorize answers (g) _____ understanding. He must not make note (h) _____ a common source. He should have a good command (i) _____ English. By doing all these things, a student can hope to make (j) ______ excellent results.
Answer: (a) in (b) an (c) A (d) for (e) the (f) × (g) without (h) from (i) of (j) an
- Social distancing is one of (a) _____ effective weapons to avoid Coronavirus. Social distancing means keeping (b) _____ safe distance (c) _____ other people. We have to maintain social distancing (d) _____ people who are not from your home. It is also known (e) _____ physical distancing. The experts put (f) _____ emphasis on keeping a distance of at least six feet from others. We should maintain this distance this distance from them both (g) _____ home and outside of your home. There are (h) _____ good many reasons why we should practice social distancing. Coronavirus spreads (i) _____ people who are in close contacts. Healthy people get infected when (j) _____ distance from others may not help stop Coronavirus.
Answer: (a) the (b) a (c) from (d) with (e) as (f) an (g) at (h) a (i) among (j) ×
- Sports are very essential (a) _____ us. There are various types of sports. (b) _____ them cricket, football, volleyball, (c) _____ swimming etc. are very popular. All types of sports are beneficial (d) _____ us. There is (e) _____ relation between the body and (f) _____ mind. “A sound mind lives (g) _____ a sound body” is a wise saying. In order to win success in life, we should have (h) _____ sound health which depends (i) _____ regular participation in game and sports. Sports keeps us physically fit. Sports exercise (j) _____ important influence in forming one’s personality.
Answer: (a) for (b) Among (c) × (d) to (e) a (f) the (g) in (h) a (i) on (j) an
- Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) _____ offense. It degrades (b) _____ standard of education. If the students of (c) _______ country do not acquire (d) _____ standard education, there will be no development (e) _____ the country. (f) _____ examine should study seriously so that he can cut a good figure (g) _____ the examination. To acquire true education should be the only aim in the lives (h) ______ all students. (i) _____ educated man cannot support adopting any unfair means in the examination (j) ______ all.
Answer: (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) × (e) for (f) An (g) in (h) of (i) An (j) at
- Honesty is (a) _____ best policy. The man who possesses this quality is the happiest man (b) _____ earth. Everybody loves and respects him (c) _____ his trustworthiness. On the other hand, (d) _____ untruthful man is hated (e) ______ all. By telling lies, (f) _____ man may prosper for (g) _____ time being, but ultimately he goes (h) _____the dogs. We must be (i) _____ honest in our thought, word and deed. Childhood is the best time to cultivate honesty. It is our moral duty to give children proper idea (j) _____ right and wrong.
Answer: (a) the (b) on (c) for (d) an (e) by (f) a (g) the (h) to (i) × (j) about/ of
- (a)_____ morning walk is a good habit (b) _____ all classes of people. It is (c) _____ simple exercise and good for health and mentality. In the morning, (d) ______ air is fresh and free(e) _____ any kind of noise and pollution. This pure environment makes (f) _____ effect (g) _____ the walker’s health and mind when (h) ______ man enjoys (i) _____ beauties and solemnity of nature (j) _____ the morning.
Answer: (a) × (b) for (c) a (d) the (e) from (f) an (g) on (h) a (i) the (j) in
- Hasan is (a) _____ SSC examine this year. He is not attentive (b) _____ his lessons. He is very week (c) _____English. Moreover, he is lazy. So, his preparation in (d) _____ English is not good. A month ago (e) _____his examination he managed (f) _____ short suggestion and learnt it. On the day of examination, he started (g) _____the examination hall (h) ____ bit earlier. He entered (i) _____ examination hall (j) _____ a trembling heart.
Answer: (a) an (b) to (c) in (d) × (e) before (f) a (g) for (h) a (i) the (j) with
- Road accidents have recently become (a) _____ regular phenomenon in our country. As (b) _____ result of the accidents many persons fall victim (c) _____ untimely death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur (d) _____the violation of traffic rules (e) _____unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many (f) _____ unlicensed and faulty vehicles also endanger (g) _____ passengers and the passers-by. So, (h) _____ order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create awareness (i) _____ the people and has passed strict laws against (j) _____ accused.
Answer: (a) a (b) a (c) to (d) for (e) by (f) × (g) the (h) in (i) among (j) the
- Internet is (a) _____ latest discovery of science. It is the greatest advancement (b) _____ this field. It is (c) _____ computerized process with a telephone set. To get internet connection, it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software (d) _____ using the network system. Nowadays, the internet is (e) great use (f) _____ us. It has made the world (g) _____ smaller and brought the world (h) _____ our reach. We can get any information in a very short time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us thirsty for (i) _____ unknown. It’s miracle (j) _____ Aladin’s magic lamp.
Answer: (a) the (b) in (c) a (d) for (e) of (f) to (g) × (h) within (i) the (j) like
- Good manners from (a) _____important part (b) _____ our education. Our education remains (c) _____ incomplete if we do not learn good manners. In our behaviour (d) _____ others we must show proper respect e) _____ them. We should have (f) _____ sense of well-being (g) _____ our behavior with others. We should show respect to our elders. It is necessary (h) _____ maintaining (i) _____ discipline in a society. Good manners cost us nothing. So, we good manners should be (j) _____ part of our nature.
Answer: (a) an (b) of (c) × (d) with (e) to (f) a (g) in (h) for (i) × (j) a
- English is regarded as (a) _____ international language. It is spoken all (b) _____ the world. So the importance (c) _____ this language can hardly be exaggerated. Almost all the books (d) _____ higher education are written (e) _____English. Today every organization needs employees who can speak and write (f) _____ standard form of English. English is spoken along (g) _____ the mother tongue almost everywhere. Ours is (h) _____ age of globalization. We need to learn (i) _____ English to join (j) _____ advance world.
Answer: (a) an (b) over
(c) of (d) of/for (e) in (f) the (g) with (h) the (i) × (j) the
- Computers are becoming (a) _____ indispensable tool in (b) _____ modern society. Computer is engaged in (c) _____ wide range of activities (d) _____ railway reservation (e) _____ the operation theater. Computer helps many things to be done (f) _____ quick and (g) _____ accurate ways. They allow as scope (h) _____ efficient data. Now computer allow farmers to get necessary and accurate information (i) _____ the day to day weather report and (j) _____ market conditions of their products.
Answer: (a) an (b) the (c) a (d) from (e) to (f) in (g) (h) for (i) about (j) the
- Man has (a) _____ unquenchable thirst (b) _____ knowledge. He is never satisfied (c) _____ what he has known and seen. He wants to know and see more and more. This curiosity to know more coupled (d) _____ his (e) _____indomitable spirit (f) _____ adventure, has inspired him to undertaken and carry out difficult and dangerous tasks. He has many achievements (g) _____ his credit. (h) _____ (i) _____ fields of science and technology man has already achieved what was once (f) _____ inconceivable.
Answer: (a) an (b) for (c) with (d) with (e) × (f) for (g) to (h) In (i) the (j) ×
