without clues// English 1st Paper// For HSC examination// 2017-2024

Without Clues


                                                                Board Questions
2017-2024        

5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap.

Dhaka board—17

1. 1.Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a) -------- genius. He was (b) ------ a poet and a novelist (c) ---- a playwright a composer a painter and a philosopher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d) ----------- `Gitanjali` into English. Those translations earned him a great (e) -------- in the west. As a humanist Tagore accused the British (f) ------------ and pleaded for the (g) --------- of India from Britain. Tagore was highly influential in (h) -------- the best of Indian culture to the west and vice-versa. He (i) ---------- himself to literature at a very early age. After coming back from England, he began to write (j) ----------- in all branches of literature.

Ans; a. unique/great/versatile/incredible/extraordinary/unparalleled; b. not only; c. But also d. Translating; e. Fame/prestige/honor; f. Government/colonialism/imperialism; g.  Independence/freedom/liberty h. Representing/highlighting/introducing; i. Devoted/introduced; j. Prolifically/profusely/spontaneously/exclusively/predominantly.

 

Jashore board—17

2. 2.Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. If we look around we will discover beauty in (a) -------------- object and sight in nature in the (b) --------- of children, in kindness of stranger. But asked to define, we run into (c) -----------. Does beauty have an independent identity? Is it (d) --------------- our relative? Is it dependent on our sense (e) --------? Does it lie in the (f) ----------- of the beholder? Thus there will arise a number of (g) --------- in our mind. However poets artists philosophers and thinkers (h) --------- always in search of beauty in their works and arts. But most of them have the common and undisputed opinion that where there is beauty is (i) ------ that is a thing of beauty is a joy (j) -------------.

Ans; a. Pleasurable/ inanimate; b. Laugher/smile; simplicity c. Differently/difficulties/problems; d. Universal/absolute; e. Perception; f. Eye; g. Questions; h. Are; i. Truth; j. Forever.

 

Cumilla board—17

3. 3.Bangladesh is a land of (a) ------- beauty. Its beauty is so captivating that a stranger cannot but b (b) ---------- looking at this endless variety. Nature has (c) --------- showered its blessing on this country. The rivers hills and forests are rich in natural (d0-------------. The people of this country feel a strong (e) -------- for their motherland. They love their motherland from the (f) ---------- of heart. They work hard to (g) -------------- its economic condition and to remove poverty. Most of them toil hard form dawn o dusk to accelerate the pace of (h) -----. The progress of this country lies in the (i) ---------- of common people. They are the (j) ----------- of a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh.

Ans; a. Natural/scenic; b. Enchanted/charmed/fascinated/spell-bound; c. Lavishly/abundantly/profusely; d. Beauty; e. Love/passion; f. Core; g. Develop/boost up; h. Development/prosperity; i. Uplift/happiness; j. Force/source/makers/builders/architects.

 

Sylhet board—17

4. 4.The proper (a) ----------- of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b) -------- the best benefit from study. We should read (c) ------------ and intelligently. We should not study (d) ------ for the purpose o (e) -------- examinations. We should take genuine (f) ----------- in our studies so that we can enjoy what we (g) -------------. This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h) ----------- the horizon of our (i) ----------. We should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j) ----------- the wealth of our mind.

Ans; a. Method/way/system; b. Get/receive/have; c. Attentively/carefully; d. Only; e. passing; f .Interest/pleasure/delight; g. Read/study; h. Broaden/widen; i. Knowledge/outlook/mind; j. Enriching/developing/improving.

 Barishal board—17

5.  5.Many event of great importance (a) ------ during the last century. Significant advances (b) --------- in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies gained independence. The movement (c) ----------- democracy became (d) ----------- in many parts of the world. Two world wars (e) ---------- in the century. It (f) ------------- witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely destroyed as a result of dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam War and the Gulf war killed many innocent people. However, the (g) ----- of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) ------------- a momentous event. After a (i) --------- war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now we (j) ------- our heads high as an independent country in the world.

 Ans a. Occurred/happened/took place; b. Were made/were achieved; c. For/of d. Stronger/momentous/active; e, Took place/broke out/happened; f. Also; g. Emergence/birth/origin; h. was; i. Bloody; j. Hold/raise.


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Dinajpur board—17

6.   6.Sports are a popular form of entrainment. Many international sporting events are (a) ------- from time to time. Most of these events are (b) ------------ by multinational manufacturing (c) -------- and business firms. They pay for the sports events in (d) ------ for the right to (e) ------ their products during those events. These events are (f) ---------- worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them (g) ------------. As a (h) -------, the sponsors products receive maximum media (i) ----------. Thus sports help the (j) ------------ of trade and commerce.

Ans; a. Organized/arranged/held;  b. Sponsored/patronized; c. Companies/factories/industries; d. Exchange/return; e. Advertise/publicize; f. Telecast/broadcast g. Live; h. Result/consequence; i. Coverage j. Expansion/promotion/spread.   

 

Cumilla Board=2018

7. 7.In our country, women are the worst suffers in every stage of life. Social prejudices and customs tend to (a) ----------- their position. When a female child is born, it is not regarded, (b) ---------- a happy event. She is not welcome with the deep (c) ---------- of heart. Instead of being delighted, most of the members of the family think that she has come to add to their (d) ----------. Even the mother of the female child is not welcomed cordially for giving (e) ------- to a female child. Rather the mother of the female child is (f) ---------------- for this. In the most cases, women are the victim of gender (g) ---------. In fact, the life of our women is not smooth (h) -----------. If we want lasting development of the country, we have t (i) ------------- the dignified status of (J) ------- women of our country. The government is conscious of this mater.

Ans a. Weaken/degrade/lessen/lower/ decrease; b. Ads; c. Love/warmth/passion/feelings; d. Suffering/ miseries/burdens/sorrows/trouble’s/problems; e. Birth; f. Rebuked/cursed/blamed g. Discrimination/disparity/difference h. Enough/at all/running; i. Ensure/uphold/give/develop j. The/all 

 

Dhaka board—19

8. 8.We all know what a dream is generally we dream during our sleep. Some dreams are sweet or (a)_-------------. When we dream something extremely bad, we call it a (b) ---------. Dreamers have no (c) ----------. They are soft and (d) ------------. The dream we have during the day time is called (e) --------------. Dreams have fascinated philosophers for thousands of years, but none could (f) ----------- specifically what dream actually is. Dreams can be extraordinarily (g) --------- or very vague. While many theories have been proposed no consensus has emerged. It is important to consider that science is still (H) ------ the exact purpose and function of sleep itself. Some researchers suggest ha dream have no (i) ----------- purpose. While others believe that (j)----------- is essential to mental, emotional and physical well-being

Ans; a. Pleasant b. Nightmare c. Color d. Shadowy/silvery e. Day-dream/reverie f. Define/explain/say g. Vivid/clear h. Unraveling/experimenting; i. Real/true j. Dream/dreaming

 

Jashore board—19

9. 9.There goes a proverb that child is (a) --------- of the man. Today’s child is the (b) ---------- of a nation. He wills (c) --------------the country. The whole (d) --- depends on their proper (e) -----------. It is our fundamental (f) ----------- to rouse their (g) --------- talent. A sound environment is (h) ---------- both in the family and the society so that a child (i) ----------- up physically, mentally and spiritually. Only then it will be (j) --------- to build up a beautiful and developed country.

Ans; a. Father; b. Future/leader/ precursor; c. Lead/guide/govern; d. Country/nation; e. Guidance/leadership f. Duty/responsibility; g. Latent/hidden/dormant; h. Required/necessary/essential; i. Grows/can grow/may grow/can be brought; j. Possible/easier.

 Sylhet board—19

  10. We know that all species are (a) ----------- for maintaining ecological balance. If one is (b) ----------, the whole natural environment (c) -----------------. In order to (d) ------------ the environment from being spoilt, we should therefore protect (e) ------------ wildlife. We should (h) ------------ the earth wild (I) ------------- to save ourselves. To be (j) ------------- to animals is to be kind to mankind.

Ans a. Important/essential/indispensable; b. Lost/affected c. Changes d. Protect/save e. Our f. talking g. Endangered; h. Save/protect/guard; i. Animals j. kind



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 Barishal board—19

11.In Britain road and transport rules are (a) ------------ followed by the drivers. Consequently it has the best road (b) ----------- record in Europe. All transports must strictly (c) ------------ by the rules (d) -------------- by the government. Coaches and minibuses (e) ------------ carry children under 16 must be (f) --------------- with seatbelts. There the law (g) ------------- agencies are (h) ---------------. So the buses and coaches have become the (i) ------------ from of road (j) ----------. 

Ans a.  Strictly/firmly b. Safety/security/management; c. Abide; d. Imposed/enforced/introduced; e. Which/that f. Provided/fitted/equipped; g. Enforcing/enforcement; h. Strict/vigilant/careful/sincere/alert i. Safest/idea/best/standard; j. Transport/communication

 Dinajpur board—19

12.Diaspora is an age-old (a) ---------------. In recent times, Rohingya (b) ------------- has attracted a lot of attention. More than one million Rohingyas have (c) ----------- from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Their migration is (d)--------- to the adverse condition in Rakhaines state of Myanmar-the ancestral homeland of the Rohingyas. The government of Bangladesh has (e) ----------- this huge number of refuges on, humanitarian (f)------------- but these people are a huge (g)---------- on our economy and on our (h)----------. The world community should extend their full support to the (i) ----------- Rohingyas so that they can (j) ----------- return to their homeland.

 Ans a. Problem/issue/phenomenon; b. Problem/crisis/Diaspora; c. Migrated/emigrated/come; d. Due; e. Sheltered/accepted; f. Ground/cause; g. Burden/pressure; h. Environment/development; i. Helpless/expelled/homeless/shelter less; j. Immediately/safely/again.

 Barishal board—19

13.In Britain road and transport rules are (a) ------------ followed by the drivers. Consequently it has the best road (b) ----------- record in Europe. All transports must strictly (c) ------------ by the rules (d) -------------- by the government. Coaches and minibuses (e) ------------ carry children under 16 must be (f) --------------- with seatbelts. There the law (g) ------------- agencies are (h) ---------------. So the buses and coaches have become the (i) ------------ from of road (j) ----------. 

Ans a.  Strictly /firmly b. Safety/security/management; c. Abide; d. Imposed/enforced/introduced; e. Which/that f. Provided/fitted/equipped; g. Enforcing/enforcement; h. Strict/vigilant/careful/sincere/alert i. Safest/idea/best/standard; j. Transport/ communication

 

Dinajpur board—19

14.Diaspora is an age-old (a)---------------. In recent times, Rohingya (b) ------------- has attracted a lot of attention. More than one million Rohingyas have (c) ----------- from Myanmar to Bangladesh. Their migration is (d)--------- to the adverse condition in Rakhaines state of Myanmar-the ancestral homeland of the Rohingyas. The government of Bangladesh has (e) ----------- this huge number of refuges on, humanitarian (f)------------- but these people are a huge (g)---------- on our economy and on our (h)----------. The world community should extend their full support to the (i)----------- Rohingyas so that they can (j)----------- return to their homeland.

Ans a. Problem/issue/phenomenon; b. Problem/crisis/Diaspora; c. Migrated/emigrated/come; d. due; e. Sheltered/accepted; f. Ground/cause; g. Burden/pressure; h. Environment/development; i. Helpless/expelled/homeless/shelter less; j. Immediately/safely/again.

 

 15.Sincerity is the best way of achieving success. One can go a long way if one does anything with sincerity. People who are sincere in their work are (a)-of making anything success. Those are not (b)-can never (c)-a long way in the word. The poor people ‍are not always sincere because they do not know the (d)-of sincerity. If they knew it, they would (e)-a good use of it. Sincerity means not only to do work (f)-but also with dutifulness, honesty, modesty and good behavior. If all of us (g)-sincere, our country will (h)-be prosperous. (Dhaka Board=2022)

Ans: (a) worthy/capable/sure (b) sincere/active (c) go/pass (d) value/significance (e) make/ensure (f) sincerity/properly (g) are/become (h) certain/surely 

 16.Our liberation is the (a)-achievement in our national life. It was (b)-in 1971. We  had been (c)-Pakistani rule  for twenty-five years. But the discrimination, (d)- and suppression of the West Pakistani rulers (e)-us to wage the Liberation War. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur  Rahman led the struggle for (f)-. But soon he was (g)- by the Pakistani rulers. However, people from all (h)-of life took part in the war responding to the call and order of Bangabandhu. (Mymensingh Board=2022

Ans: (a) greatest/most significant (b) achievement/attained (c) under (d)- oppression/persecution (e) led/forced (f) independence /liberation (g) arrested (h) walk/sphere/field                                           

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Dhaka Board=2024

17.The development of communication in any (a)____ creates an impact on the development of the economy (b)____ the gross (c)____ product of any country. Bangladesh, in this sense, has become a (d)_____ model all over the world. The present government has scheduled (E)____ and such projects recently (f)_____ increase the lifestyle of the country people. We can (g)____ here some of such developments : the Padma multipurpose bridge, the (h)____ way, the Bangabandhu tunnel under the river (i)_____ and the metro rail in Dhaka city. The national and international business will be (j)_____ by these kinds of communication development.

Ans, a. sector/country/field; b. and; c. national; d. role; e. project; f. significantly; g. see/notice/mention; h. elevated express; i. Karnaphuli; j. boosted/flourished.

Rajshahi board 24

 18.If you want to (a)_____ English properly and fairly, you have to achieve writing skill. To attain this skill, you need (b)____ some measures. At first you should (c)_____ you vocabulary since everywhere words are required. Words will help you (d)____ your ideas appropriately, next you should know how to arrange (e)____ in a sentence. Here grammar will help you the (f)____ way. For that, basic (g)_____ items must be known to you. Then you have to (h)_____ your general knowledge to generate ideas and make sentences accordingly. Be creative and try to (i)____ sentence of you own. Family, regular (j)____ will help you succeed in achieving this skill.

Ans, a.   learn; b. to take; c. enrich d. expressing; e. them; f. right g. grammatical  h. use; i. make; j. practice/study.


Jashore Board=2024 

19. Nelson Mandela was an unconditional brave fighter against race discrimination. During his (a)______, he had (b)____ himself to this (c)_____ of the people of Africa. He stated that he had fought against (d)______ domination and he had fought against back (e)_____. Being (f)____ with his (g)____. Nadine Gordimer, the south African writer and Nobel laureate for literature, once (h)_____ that Mandela was the (i)____ of their time, theirs in south Africa, and the other people (f)____ they were.

Ans, a. lifetime; b. dedicated; c. struggle; d. white; e. oppression; f. aligned; g. struggle; h. said; i. epicenter; j. where;

 

Cumilla Board=2024

20.Sports are a popular from of entertainment. Many international sporting events are (a)____ from time to time. Most of these events are (b)___ by multinational manufacturing (c)____ and business firms. They pay for the sports events in (d)____ for the right to (e)____ their products during those  events. These events are (f)____ worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them (g)____. As a (h)_____ , the sponsors products receive maximum media (i)____. Thus sports help the (j)____ of trade and commerce.

Ans. a.  organized; b. sponsored; c. companies; d. exchange; e. promote; f. broadcast; g. live; h. result; i. coverage; j. promotion;

 

Chattogram Board=2024

21.Bangladesh is a land of (a)_____ beauty. Its beauty is so captivating that a stranger cannot but be (b)_____ looking at this endless variety. Nature has (c)____ showered its blessing on this country. The rivers hills and forests are rich in natural (d)____. The people of this country feel a strong (e)_____ for their motherland. They love their motherland from the (f)____ of heart. They work hard to (g)____ its economic condition and to remove poverty. Most of them toil hard from dawn to dusk accelerate the pace of (h)____. The progress of this country lies in the (i)____ of common people. They are the (j)____ of a beautiful and prosperous Bangladesh.

Ans.  a.   natural; b. fascinated; c. generously; resources; e. love; f. core; g. develop; h. development; i. hand; j. sources.

 

Barishal Board=2024

22.When a girl married, she usually drops out of school and beings full time work in-laws household. In the in-laws house, she is marginalized. She (a)____ vulnerable to all from of abuse, (b)____ dowry-related violence. In Bangladesh, it is still (c)_____ for birds family to pay dowry. (d)____ the practice being illegal. Dowry demands can also (e)____ after weeding. For an adolescent (f)_____, even if her in-laws are supportive, there (g)___ greater health risk in terms of (h)_____ and childbirth. The majority of adolescent (i)___and their families are uninformed or insufficiently (j)____ about reproductive health and contraception. The maternal mortality rate for adolescent is double the national rate.

Ans.  a. Becomes; b. like; c. common; d. despite; e. continue; f. bridge; g. are; h. pregnancy;; i. brides; j. informed;


Dinajpur Board=2024

23.Money is power and do much good and evil. It gives (a)_____ and delight.  It (b)____ do everything. A person without (c)____ is a person to be pitied. Nobody pays (d)____ respect to him. His friends do not (e)____him. He has to depend on the (f)____ of others in order to (g)____ money, he does a lot of jobs. It is a must (h)___ our life. But it does not necessarily (i)____happiness. Happiness is absolutely a (j)____ matter.


Ans.    a. pleasure; b. can; c. money; d. proper; e. respect; f. mercy; g. earn; h. for i. bring; j. relative


Mymensingh Board=2024


24.Self employment means to create job opportunity for oneself by one’s own effort. Various government organization (a)____ trying to create (b)____ congenial atmosphere for (c)_____ different NGOs have rendered their help. Livestock (e)_____, agriculture farming, poultry (f)_____ are some of (g)_____ sectors. There are (h)___ opportunities for self (i)____ in Bangladesh. One (j)____ easily engage oneself in these jobs.

         Ans.   a. are; b. a c. employee; d. already; e. rearing; f. farming; g. the; h. many; i. employment; j. can.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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