Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors:
Time and tide wait for nonE- (a) _____ no one can stop the onward march of timE- (b) _____ , we should not waste a single moment in vain. (c) _____ we should make proper use of every single moment of timE- (d) _____ the students should understand the value of timE- It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass their valuable time in Facebook. (e) _____ they kill their timE- (f) _____ they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g) _____ they always have a poor preparation for their examination. (h) _____ they cannot do well in the examination. (i) _____ they do not stop wasting timE- (j) _____ they continue to waste their time using Facebook till it is too late for them.
(a) And/That is why; (b) So/Therefore; (c) Instead/Rather; (d) Particularly/Especially; (e) In this way/Thus; (f) Consequently/As a result; (g) So/That's why; (h) As a result/Accordingly; (i) Yet; (j) Rather.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces the following passeges:Honesty is a noble virtuE- The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a) _____. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) _____, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c) _____, he goes to the dogs. (d) _____ we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) _____ dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) _____, dishonest people are cursed. (g) _____, children should be taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) _____, parents should be honest and upright in their business of lifE- (i) _____, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are honest. (j) _____ they can mould their characters.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors:Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) _____, they bear a great impact on the climatE- (b) _____, we are not kind and careful about them. (c) _____, we destroy trees at random. (d) _____, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) _____ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculturE- (f) _____, trees play a vital role on our climatE- (g) _____, trees keep soil strong and protect it. (h) _____, trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. (i) _____, trees provide us with timber which is of great use specially in construction works and for making furniturE- (j) _____, trees are our best friends.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.Crows are ugly to look at. They are often looked down by other birds (a) ---their ugliness. This often makes them sad and (b) --- they want to be beautiful. (c) ---how? One day, a crow got a chance to be beautiful. He was roaming in a jungle. (d) ---- he found some beautiful feathers of a peacock. He became very glad (e) ---- he did not want to miss the chance. (f)-- he took the feathers one by one (g)--- struck them in among his own feathers. He looked at himself and became happy (h) --- he was no longer ugly like other crows. (i)--- he made up his mind to go to the peacocks and live with them. (j) ---- seeing him, the peacocks understood (k) - he was a crow in the guise of a peacock. (l) --- they attacked him, pulled out the feathers and drove him away. (m) --- he returned to the crows, they also drove him away. The crow realized his fault (n) ---- promised he would never be false and overambitious.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (a) _____ time once gone is gone forever. (b) _____ the sincere people realize the value of timE- (c) _____, not everyone is aware of the value of timE- (d) _____, it is seen that many of us waste timE- (e) _____, we realize the significance of lost time when it is too latE- (f) _____, we suffer in lifE- (g) _____ all of us should make the best use of timE- (h) _____ proper time management is the key to success in student lifE- (i) _____, we find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best use of timE- (j) _____, a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills timE- (k) _____ the teachers advise their students not to waste timE- (l) _____, they warn the students against their addiction to social networking sites and gaming. (m) _____, students should follow the advice of their teachers, (n) _____ they will suffer in the long run.
- Karim as well as Nayeem – praise. বাক্যের শূন্যস্থানে সঠিক শব্দ হবে-
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: — Water is a vital element of the environment, (a) _____ this element is polluted in many ways. (b) _____, farmers use chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) _____ rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) _____ pollute it. (e) _____, mills and factories throw their poisonous chemicals and waste product into water. (f) _____, water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and human waste into it. (g) _____ insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is called lifE- (h) _____ we cannot allow this pollution to continuE- We have to raise an awareness about it. (i) _____, laws should be enforced strictly. (j) _____ we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various diseases (a) --- blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b) --- it pollutes air. (c) - --smoking causes harm to (d) - ---the smokers (e)-- - the non-smokers who remain by them. (f), --we should give up smoking. (g) --- it is (h) a great addiction to get rid of,(i)--, nothing is impossible for us. (j),-- we have to realize (k) --- it only damages our health. (l), --we have to leave the company of those (m) - --smoke. (n) ----, we must be determined to give it up.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in blank spaces of the following passeges.The old sailor spoke so strangely (a) _____ the guest stood still. The feast began (b) _____ the guest could hear the music and laughter, (c) _____ for some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (d) _____ they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e) _____the sea was frozen, (f) _____ the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) _____ the strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. (h) _____, there were no birds and animals in that snow covered country. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship. All men were very pleased to see it and they gave it food and water. It came to the ship everyday (i) _____ they called it. (j) _____ one day, the old sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to undergo terrible sufferings.
- ‘He is poor but honest.’ বাক্যে Conjunction কোনটি?
- Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors:Education is essential in our lifE- (a) _____ we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honourable life in society. It teaches us (b) _____ how to earn but also how to spend. (c) _____, it teaches (d) _____ to live in amity with others in society. (e) _____, we must get proper education. (f) _____ we should bear in mind (g) _____ education is not only what we learn at educational institutions but also (h) _____ we learn outside these institutions. (i) _____, education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j) _____ ends only in death.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.A number of ostensible changes have occurred in our lifestyle due to the COVID-I9 pandemic, (a) ----, we have seen some obvious changes in our movements, perspectives, eating habit, health consciousness, and education. (b) ---- the COVTD-19 is an acutely contagious disease, we have been obligated to maintain a relatively new practice— social distancing. Shaking hands or embracing is no longer appreciated as the new virus spreads by physical contacts, (c)--- an infected person sneezes or coughs, the virus spreads by the droplets. By inhaling or touching anything (d) ---- has been contaminated with those virus-carrying droplets, a person can be infected, (e) ---, everyone is highly recommended to wear masks and other protective gears (f) --- they go out. (g)---- the World Health Organization strongly recommends that everyone wash their hands frequently with soap or alcohol-based sanitizers, (h) ---, they discourage all sorts of social gathering. (i) --- the rage of this pandemic does not seem to be mollified any sooner. (j) ----, millions of people all over the world are getting infected and thousands are dying every single day. Many strict measures are being taken; (k) ---, nothing seems completely effective to minimize the toll. Governments are enacting lockdowns to limit infection rates, (l) ---- lockdowns can hardly bring long-term solutions. (m) --- mass lockdowns are badly hampering economic activities, (n) ----, there has been an irrevocable loss in education sector, especially in developing countries with dense population
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Early rising is one of the best habits (a) _____ a man can possess. (b) _____, the benefits of early rising are many. (c) _____, if we get up early, we get enough time to work. (d) _____, we can enjoy the fresh air of the morning which refreshes our body and mind. (e) _____, we can take some exercise or a walk. (f) _____, in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and chirping of birds. (g) _____, early rising takes us to close contact with wonderful world of naturE- (h) _____, if we do not get up early in the morning, we will suffer a lot. (i) _____, we do not have enough time to do our work. (j) _____, we cannot finish our work in timE- (k) _____, late rising from bed tells upon our health. (l) _____, we can never enjoy the freshness of naturE- (m) _____, early rising keeps us safe and sound both phsyically and mentally. (n) _____, we should make a habit of early rising.
- Suppose, you are a student of X College. Write an application on behalf of the students of your college to the Principal to install multimedia system in the classroom.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.One February 21, people get up (a) ---- (post-modify the verb) in the morning remembering the memory of the martyrs. They walk (b) ---- (post-modify the verb with a phrase) to the Shaheed Minar. Most of them put on black badges (c) --- (post-modify the noun with a prepositional phrase). They go to the Shaheed Minar (d) ---(use a participle to post-modify the verb) the most cherished song "Amar viayer rokte rangano ....". They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. Offering the flowers, they pray for (e) ---- (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) souls. They also gather in the mosque, temple and other (f)--- (pre-modify the noun) institutions and pray for the salvation of the martyrs' (g) --- (pre-modify the noun) souls. Different social and (h)--- (pre-modify the noun) organizations arrange (i)---(pre-modify the noun with an adjective) programmes on (j)--- - (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) day.
- Suppose, you are a student of Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam, Mymensingh. The students of your college want to go on an excursion to the Sundarbans. Now, on behalf of the students, write an application to the Principal of your college for permission to go on the excursion
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Leisure is the moment (a) _____ a man is totally free from his work. In leisure, a man is (b) _____ free from work but also from worries and tension. (c) _____, it is a time, (d) _____ a man is his own master and the mind is relaxed (e) _____ the body is at rest. (f) _____ our life is full of duties. By performing our duties one after another, it seems (g) _____ our life is an exhausting business. This is the tragedy of our life that we cannot avoid our work and worries. (h) _____, leisure helps us to break this chain and enable us to refresh ourselves and revive our spirit. Leisure breaks the monotony of existence with a touch of variety. (i) _____ we look into developed countries, we will see that people love to spend their leisure in different ways. (j) _____, they never idle away their leisure timE- (k) _____, it is seen that some people love to go for travelling, some enjoy sight-seeing in different places. (l) _____, some people spend their free time playing different types of games. (m) _____ leisure is always a source of joy. (n) _____, everybody should try to find leisure to enjoy it to make the life happy and peaceful.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) _____, they bear a great impact on the climatE- (b) _____, we are not kind and careful about them. (c) _____, we destroy trees at random. (d) _____, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) _____ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculturE- (f) _____, trees play a vital role on our climatE- (g) _____, trees keep the soil strong and protect it. (h) _____, trees save us from flood and many other natural calamities. (i) _____, trees provide us timber which is of great use specially in construction works and for making furniturE- (j) _____, trees are our best friends.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.The human body is a wonderful creation. (a)---, it is shaped practically. (b),--- it can do many types of work which other animals cannot, (c)--- - it is not strong like the body of a tiger. (d) --- physical strength, it has a big and sharp brain. (e)---, by using this brain the human physique has been able to overcome many of its limitation. (f)----by sitting in an aeroplane, it flies faster than a kite, by riding a motorcycle it travels faster (g)--- a leopard, and (h) ---- firing a machine gun it fights much better than a tiger. (i)--- this, the human body suffers from many diseases. (j)---, it has a weakness for habits like drinking and overeating. (k) ---- it is healthy the body can give great pleasure (l) ---- when it is sick it can cause great pain. The wiseman would always keep his body fit. (m)---, a healthy mind can work (n) ---- in a healthy body
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: Honesty is a noble virtuE- The man (a) _____ possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest man in the world. Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b) _____ nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being, (c) _____ ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d) _____ we should be honest in our lifE- It is believed that honesty is the best policy (e) _____ dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) _____ dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g) _____ children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents (h) _____ parents should be honest. (i) _____ they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest (j) _____ they may build up their character.
- Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors:Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) _____, it is the burning question of the day. (b) _____ almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) _____ Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) _____ nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) _____ there are many reasons behind it. (f) _____ our country is industrially backward. (g) _____ our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of lifE- (h) _____ it has little provision for vocational training. (i) _____ our students and youth have false sense of dignity. (j) _____ they run after jobs blindly.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-The greatness of a book depends (a) _____ on the acceptability among the readers. (b) _____ we read a book (c) _____ once, we can discover many things in it. (d) _____ basing on one reading, we cannot judge the standard of a book. (e) _____ a book is praised (f) _____, we have no doubt about the greatness of the book. (g) _____ the first reading, we may not understand a book. But if it is read more than once, we will see (h) _____ it was read (i) _____ praised. So, the great books are those (j) _____ have passed the test of timE- (k) _____ the appeal of a great book doesn't decreasE- (l) _____, the greatness of the book is newly felt (m) _____ time passes. (n) _____, a great book is widely read and reread by people all over the world.
- We eat ____ we may live.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Air is an important element of our environment. (a) _____, clean air is essential for our lifE- (b) _____, air is polluted in many ways. (c) _____, one thing that pollutes air is smokE- Smoke is produced from different sources. (d) _____, we make fire to cook food and it creates smokE- (e) _____, buses and trucks plying in the roads emit smokE- (f) _____, the burning of coal in the railway engine also produces smokE- (g) _____, the mills and factories also produce a huge amount of smokE- (h) _____, we melt tar for road constructions which produces black smokE- (i) _____, all these smokes mix with the air and pollute it. (j) _____, smoke from different sources is causing serious harm to our environment.
- The flight will take off _____ that the weather is good.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. (a) Nazrul----in much hardship but it could not suppress the wild spirit of him. (b) You look very anxious. And you cannot continue your study any longer. You --- take rest.(c) I-----take a taxi than walk home. It's already too late.(d)----- will be somebody waiting for you at the bus stand. Hurry up.(e) The audience listened to her song spellbound-----. she finished it, the audience burst into a loud clap.(f) Daughter: Mom, a chess board ------?(g) You don't know how poor he is. He cannot buy a fan ----an air-conditioner.h) Rome was not built in a day. ----- took a long time and hard labour to build this city.(i) ----taking meal in a five star hotel? I cannot tell you anything about it because I have never been to any five star hotel.(j) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We ---- take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random.
- Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.Mother is an (a) ---- (use an adjective phrase to pre-modify the noun) blessing in the world. Mother's Day is a (b)-- (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) significant day observed as a (c) --- (use an adjective to pre- modify the noun) occasion in honour of mothers. The day was for the first time, announced as a formal holiday in the United States of America. Mother's day, is now observed (d) --- (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) as elsewhere around the world. The sons and daughters (e) --- (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) wait for this day. They buy some special presents for their (f) --- (use a superlative degree to pre-modify the noun) mother. It brings (g) --- (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) unending happiness between a mother and (h) ---(use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) children. The bond of relationship between mother and children becomes ever-lasting. The mother draws her children (i) --- (use a prepositional phrase). In this way, we pay a (j) --(use a present participle to pre-modify the noun) tribute to our dear mothers
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: — It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st semester. (a) _____, I was really serious about the exam. (b) _____, I was careful enough not to spend a single moment in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all. (c) _____, it was full of mishaps. (d) _____, the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no sign of its coming. (e) _____, I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for mE- Soon, I began to feel a bad headachE- I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) _____, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some timE- I began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g) _____, I left the placE- (h) _____, I went to my reading room again. (i) _____, to add to my gladness the electricity camE- I could finish my study within two hours. (j) _____, I went to bed with a happy mind.
- Choose the correct linking word to fill in the gap. You may accept the job on offer _____ you may wait for a better job.
- Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the best humanity . They are reliable the thoughts and rituals records of the history. A book is a valuable living voicE- We can know about of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless good book is a friend of loneliness and a nurse in ailment . We can find real happiness ones. A by reading good books. unique (antonym) mighty (antonym) humanity (synonym) reliable (antonym) valuable (antonym) ritual (synonym) worthless (synonym) loneliness (synonym) ailment (synonym) happiness (antonym).
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passege:-Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) _____, it is the burning question of the day. (b) _____ almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) _____ Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) _____ nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) _____ there are many reasons behind it. (f) _____ our country is industrially backward. (g) _____ our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of lifE- (h) _____ it has little provision for vocational training. (i) _____ our students and youths have false sense of dignity. (j) _____ they run after jobs blindly.
- Mukta knows ______ sing.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Health (a) _____ is the root of all happiness, can be enjoyed taking adequate care of body and mind. People (b) _____ are always under mental stress and suffer from anxieties cannot enjoy a good health, (c) _____ to enjoy good health, it is also necessary to keep our mind sound. They are doctors (d) _____ say that simple and carefree life is more conducive to health. Many people, (e) _____, are not aware of health rules. They (f) _____ take physical exercise (g) _____ take proper food. (h) _____, a huge number of people of our country live below poverty linE- (i) _____ they cannot afford to eat good food. (j) _____ they cannot enjoy good health. (k) _____, awareness about health rules (l) _____ following them are very important in maintaining good health. (m) _____ only healthy people can contribute to the national development. (n) _____ we must be careful of our health.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a) ----- possesses this uncommon quality, is the happiest man in the world. Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b) ---- nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being, (c) ------ultimately, he goes to the dogs. (d)---, we should be honest in our life. It is believed that honesty is the best policy (e) ---dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f)--- dishonest people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g)-- - children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children follow their parents. (h)---, parents shou should be honest. (i) ----, they should be allowed to mix with those friends who are really honest. (j),---- parents should tell stories of honest people to children. (k)---, they can tell the story of our Prophet (Sm). (l)----, parents should teach children how to distinguish between right and wrong. (m) ----, children build up their character. (n)----, parents can show the path of honesty to children
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) _____, they bear a great impact on the climatE- (b) _____ we are not careful about them. (c) _____, we destroy trees at random. (d) _____, one day the country will bear the consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) _____ ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) _____, our agriculture is dependant on rain. (g) _____, trees play a vital role on our climatE- (h) _____, trees keep the soil strong. (i) _____, trees save us from flood (j) _____ many other natural calamities.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: — Man is a social being. (a) _____, man cannot live alonE- (b) _____, man has been living together from time immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society. (c) _____, we should be cooperativE- (d) _____, we must help others when they are in need. (e) _____, we have to be careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) _____, we must control our emotions and behave rationally with others. (g) _____, we should not think and live only for us. (h) _____, we should always think and work for the betterment of the society. (i) _____, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the society. (j) _____, sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.The old sailor spoke (a) —— strangely (b) —— the guest stood still. The feast began (c) —— the guest could hear the music and laughter. (d) —— for some reasons, he could not move to join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (e) —— they had arrived in the cold gray sea. There the sea was frozen. (f) —— the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) —— the strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. (h) ——, there were no birds and animals in that snow-covered country. (i) — — one day the sailor saw an albatross flying towards the ship. (j) —— the men were pleased to see it. They gave it food (k) —— water. It came to the ship every day (l) —— they called it. (m) —— one day the old sailor killed that bird. (n) —— the wind had dropped.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Happiness is a relative term (a) _____ it depends upon some factors. (b) _____, contentment is the key to happiness. (c) _____ contentment varies from person to person. (d) _____, a beggar may be contented with only ten taka. (e) _____, a wealthy person may be dissatisfied even after getting one million taka. (f) _____, it is said that contentment brings happiness. (g) _____, we must learn to be contented with what we havE- (h) _____, this learning is the simplest way to remain happy. (i) _____, we must remember that our life is short. (j) _____, in this short life we cannot get everything (k) _____ we want. (l) _____ we want everything, we will not get happiness. (m) _____, we will get frustrated and we will plunge into the world of sadness. (n) _____, it is always better to be contented with what we have than to live in eternal sadness.
- Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box.(a) Jane is more intelligent than Lucy. I think, I----- marry Jane than Lucy.(b) The play finished 15 minutes ago. The actors are still standing on the stage. They---- leave the stage.(c) ----is a saying that an idle man's brain is a devil's workshop. Laziness brings about ruin.(d) Abraham Lincoln ----on February 12, 1809, in Hardin county, Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.(e) Most of the villages in our country are deprived of electricity. So, people cannot even use an electric fan,----- an air conditioner(f) English is not her native tongue. But she speaks English ---- it were her native tongue.(g). You have broken the rule. So, you----. face the authority.(h) We were busy with the new project all day. So, let's-----(i) ----living with the river gypsies? You must realize their sufferings.(j) Son: Dad-----, electricity----? Dad: Sorry dear, no idea. It cannot be seen with eyes
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Bangladesh is a free and sovereign country. (a) _____ it was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. In 1971 it became independent (b) _____ started its journey as a free nation, (c) _____ the journey was not smooth at all. On 7 March, 1971 (d) _____ Bangabandhu delivered his speech, the common mass got united (e) _____ started their preparation for a war. The Pakistani forces started mass killing (f) _____ killed about 30 lakh innocent peoplE- They thought (g) _____ they could suppress the Bangalees within a few days. (h) _____ the brave sons of our land proved them wrong.(i) _____ the freedom fighters didn’t have modern weapons in their hand, they were the real patriots and courageous. (j) _____, after few months they became successful in their mission. (k) _____ the long waited date came (l) _____ the Bangalees got their victory on 16 December, 1971. (m) _____ we are the citizens of a free land (n) _____ marching forward to the way of lasting development very quickly.
- Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passagE-Once there lived a grasshopper and an ant. The ant was hard-working. (a) _____, the grasshopper was lazy. (b) _____, he idled away his time dancing and sleeping. (c) _____, he sometimes advised the ant not to work so hard. (d) _____, the ant paid no heed to the grasshopper. (e) _____, he continued to work hard gathering food for the coming winter. (f) _____, winter came, covering everything with snow. The surface of the earth went under the snow-cover. (g) _____, the grasshopper could not find any food. (h) _____, he had nothing in stock. (i) _____, he went to the ant for help. The ant gave him some food for the day. (j) _____, the long winter was ahead, and the grasshopper was really worried about his survival.