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English 2nd Paper Article Exercises
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [JB-2015]
Mr. Bright is (a) — European. As he is (b) — English man, he knows (c) — English well. He is (d) — honourable to everyone though he is (e) — one-eyed man. One day having (f) — SOS, he went to (g) — USA. His brother Johnson living there joined (h) — Army last year. He is (i) — younger of the two brothers. When Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j) — tears.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [CtgB-2015]
Television is (a) — part and parcel of modern life. At present we can enjoy various TV channels through satellite. Among these, (b) — Discovery Channel is my favourite one. This TV channel is very interesting and attractive. I think both (c) — young and (d) — old get pleasure from this channel. When I watch this TV channel, I forget (e) — everything of practical life. The introducer narrates everything in (f) — most appropriate way. He turns our attention to (g) — unknown and mysterious world of (h) — history and animals (i) — sea-view is excellent. I think it attracts (j) — attention of all kinds of viewers.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks.[SB-2015]
Life is full of (a) — unfavourable circumstances. (b) — great men in (c) — world bravely faced (d) — adverse situations. These situations bring out (e) — man’s latent qualities. (f) — people in such circumstances learn many virtues like fortitude and bravery. Only (g) — virtuous and brave men can conquer (h) — obstacles of life. (i) — adverse situations have glorified (j) — mind and character of great men.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [BB-2015]
The process of globalisation obviously requires (a) — common language for international (b) — communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved (c) — prestige of being that (d) — language because it is (e) — international language. It is no longer (f) — unique possession of the British or the Americans or other native-speakers, but (g) — language that belongs to (h) — world’s people. This phenomenon has led to (i) — bewildering variety of (j) — English around us.
- 25. Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [CB-2014, 2009; RB-2014; JB-2014]
(a) ¾ idle man and (b) ¾ active man cannot be equal. We know (c) ¾ story of (d) ¾ ant and (e) ¾ grasshopper. (f) ¾ ant was industrious. On the other hand, the grasshopper was really (g) ¾ lazy. The ant knew that (h) ¾ industrious shine. On (i) ¾ contrary, (j) ¾ lazy suffer in life.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [DjB-2014, CB-2012]
(a) — 16th December is (b) — red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day, we achieved (c) — freedom at the cost of (d) — bloody battle and Bangladesh came into (e) — being and made a place in (f) — world map as (g) — independent country. Every year this day is celebrated in (h) — enthusiastic atmosphere. We remember (i) — great sacrifice of our heroic sons who died for this country. We also pay (j) — great tribute to them.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [CtgB-2014]
Poverty is (a) ¾ acute problem in (b) ¾ LDC like Bangladesh. Many people live below (c) ¾ poverty line here. They regard (d) ¾ poverty as (e) ¾ great evil. It degrades (f) ¾ dignity of (g) ¾ individual as well as (h) ¾ nation. But (i) ¾ poverty alleviation is (j) ¾ mammoth task.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks.
[SB-2014]
Patriotism is a noble (a) ¾ virtue. It inspires (b) ¾ man to shed his blood for his (c) ¾ country. (d) ¾ man without patriotism is no better than (e) ¾ beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) ¾ all. He thinks for (g) ¾ welfare of his country. On (h) ¾ other hand, (i) ¾ unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who died for (j) ¾ country are true patriots.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks.[BB-2014]
Recently a detective watched (a) ¾ well dressed woman who always went into (b) ¾ large store on Monday morning. One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop. So it was easier for (c) ¾ detective to watch her. The woman first bought (d) ¾ few small articles. After (e) ¾ little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to (f) ¾ assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop. When she was arrested, it was discovered that (g) ¾ sales assistant was her (h) ¾ daughter. The girl gave her (i) ¾ expensive dress once (j) ¾ week.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [DB-2013; RB-2010]
Though newspaper is not always (a) ¾ unmixed blessing, it is (b) ¾ most useful thing in our life. We rarely think of (c) ¾ day without reading (d) ¾ newspaper. Reading newspapers is one of (e) ¾ good habits of a man. We shall be like (f) ¾ frog in a dark well if we neglect developing this habit. However, some people prefer (g) ¾ electronic media to reading (h) ¾ newspaper. But (i) ¾ newspaper offers more to its readers than (j) ¾ electronic media.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [CB-2013]
(a) — morning walk is (b) — good habit for all classes of (c) — people. It is (d) — simple exercise and good for health and (e) — mentality. In the morning, (f) — air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. This pure (g) — environment makes (h) — effect on (i) — nature in (j) — morning.
- Use articles in the following passage where necessary. Put a cross (´) where an article is not needed: [RB-2013]
Mosquito menace is one of (a) — most talked topics. (b) — fear and nuisance of mosquito is called (c) — mosquito menace. For (d) — city dwellers it is (e) — constant nuisance. Particularly at (f) — night, it becomes more when thousands of mosquitoes start singing around (g) — us. Even during daytimes, we are not free from (h) — attack of mosquitoes. To prevent (i) — nuisance caused by mosquitoes, we have to be alert and work in (j) — assorted efforts.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [JB-2013]
Adnan is a brilliant student. He is (a) — asset. One day he may be (b) — engineer or (c) — doctor. He makes (d) — best use of his time. He makes a proper division of his time and does his duties accordingly. He knows that youth is (e) — golden period of (f) — life. He has (g) — aim in life. He knows that life without (h) — aim is like (i) — ship without (j) — rudder.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [SB-2013]
A library is (a) — part and parcel of (b) — educational institution. It is (c) — unique place where books of different subjects are kept for (d) — reading. It enables (e) — readers to read books of their choice that creates (f) — enthusiasm for learning. Students should pay (g) — visit to (h) — library regularly. They can borrow books for (i) — certain period and return them after (j) — given time.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [BB-2013]
Galib works in (a) — nationalized bank in Dhaka, (b) — capital city of Bangladesh. Being (c) — sensitive young man and (d) — ex-student of (e) — English literature, he takes the job as (f) — source of pleasure. As (g) — honest officer, he tries to give his best to (h) — clients. Everyday hundreds of people come to (i) — bank and Galib happens to come across many of them with (j) — smiling face.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [DB-2012]
Tea is a drink. It is also (a) — refreshing drink. The preparation of tea is a long but (b) — interesting process. (c) — water is first boiled in (d) — kettle and (e) — desired quantity of (f) — tea dust is put in it. After (g) — few minutes (h) — boiled leaves are separated from (i) — liquor. Then the liquor is poured into (j) — cup and some milk and sugar are mixed with it.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [RB-2012]
Once upon (a) — time there was (b) — king. His palace was surrounded by (c) — beautiful gardens. One day he fell ill. He called in (d) — doctor. But (e) — doctor could not say what wrong was with him. More (f) — doctors were called. Finally they said that (g) — king could be healed if he wore (h) — shirt of (i) — happy man. (j) — messengers were sent everywhere, but no happy man could be found.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [DjB-2012]
(a) — ant is (b) — industrious insect. Bees are also (c) — industrious insects. If we observe the life of (d) — successful man, we will find that he is also (e) — industrious. (f) — industrious are appreciated by all. On the other hand, (g) — idle are disliked by all. So, industry is (h) — must to prosper in (i) — life. We all know that industry is the key to success and laziness leads us to (j) — misfortune.
- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [JB-2012]
Long long ago (a) — mirror was found in (b) — paddy field by (c) — old farmer. Neither this farmer nor anybody else in (d) — area had ever seen a mirror. So, when (e) — farmer looked into (f) — mirror, he was surprised to see (g) — man looking straight at him. Now, (h) — farmer closely (i) — resembled his father who had died many years ago. He thought that it was his father (j) — inside it and saluted him with love and respect.
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- Fill in the blanks in the following texts with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an article. Put a cross (´) in those blanks. [CtgB-2012]
Today women are playing (a) — important role in all spheres of (b) — life. They are no longer confined within (c) — four walls of the kitchens. They have come out of their cocoons and are working hand in hand with (d) — men. They are joining (e) — wide range of professions and making a great (f) — contribution to the economy. Now it has come to (g) — realisation of all that it is not possible to develop the country keeping women, (h) — large section of (i) — population, in (j) — dark.
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