1. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Every man does not have the same ability. It differs from man to man. (a)---(educate) can develop one’s ability, but yet the (b) ---(differ) remains. An educated man can do something that is (c)---(possible) for an (d)---(educated) man. It is because education can (e) able him to do it. (f)---(academy) education is not enough for (g)---(lighten) the mentality of man. But it is necessary for awarding certificates and (h)--- (measure) of knowledge.
Answer: (a) education(b) difference(c) impossible (d) uneducated (e) enable (f) academic (g) enlightening (h) measurement
2. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
To become sure of doing well in the examination, you have to be attentive to your studies. Regular practice can (a)---(sure) your better performance. But if you are (b)---(attentive) and (c) ---(regular) you cannot expect to do so. Remember that (d)---(regularity) will result in (e)satisfactory performance. Our students know this. But still, many of them fail to show better (f) ---(perform) because they are (g)---(neglect) of their duties we must believe that willful (h)---(negligent) is a crime.
Answer: (a) ensure (b) inattentive (c) irregular (d) irregularity (e) unsatisfactory (f) performance (g) neglectful (h) negligence
3. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
The population is on the rise in our country. Families are breaking. The (a)---(break) of joint families leads to the (b)---(separate) of family members. This is one of the dominant reasons of (c)---(divide) (d)---(division) and (e)---(fragment) of land.(f)---(consequent), the quantity of lands is (g)---(gradual) decreasing. Too many boundaries on land cause problem in (h)---(cultivate).
Answer: (a) breakage (b) separation (c) division (d) subdivision (e) fragmentation (f) consequently (g) gradually (h) cultivation
4. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Students learn lessons and keep them in memory. If the lesson is (a)---(interest), it is easy for them. If it is (b)---(interesting) they may feel it difficult. They also often practice. They should try (e)---(repeated) for understanding. Students should be (f)---(mind). They should be (g)---(labour). They should try (h)---(frequent) if they fail to understand any lesson.
Answer: (a) interesting (b) uninteresting (c) memorize (d)memorization (e) repeatedly (f) mindful (g) laborious (h) frequently
5. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
We have both (a)---(happy) and (b)---(happiness) are this world. When somebody is (c)successful in his mission, he is happy. While he is (d)---(success), he is unhappy. (e)Prolong unhappiness in one’s life is unbearable. Happiness is a (f)---(relate) term. Moreover, it is an (g)---(visible) abstract thing. It is said that happiness lies in h)---(content) and nothing is more transitory than happiness in this world.
Answer: (a) happiness (b) unhappiness (c) successful (d) unsuccessful (e) prolonged (f) relative (g) invisible (h) contentment
6. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Our (a) ---(nation) memorial (b)---(symbol) the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the liberation war. It is an (c) ---(achieve) which is d)---(measurable). Our freedom fighters showed their unique (e) ---(hero) in the war against the well-armed soldiers of Pakistan. The Pakistani soldiers killed our people (f) merciless. They continued atrocities in (g) ---(associate) with the local (h)---(collaborate). However, they were defeated in the end.
Answer: (a) national (b) symbolizes (c) achievement (d) immeasurable (e) heroism (f) mercilessly (g) association (h) collaborators
7. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Free) is the constitutional right of the man. So every man wishes to be free. We wanted freedom. But the Pakistani(b)---(rule) wanted to keep us under (c)---(subjugate) by all means. So the war of liberation broke out. Our freedom fighters fought with d)---(irresistible) strength of mind and came out (e)---(victory). (f)---(free) is our congenital right and our (g)---(dependence) is our most (h)---(glory) achievement in the history of Bangladesh.
Answer: (a) freedom (b) rulers (c) subjugation (d) irresistible (e) victorious (f) freedom (g) independence (h) glorious
8. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Truth) people are honest. (b)---(truthful) is a great virtue. One cannot have the virtue of (c)---(honest) without speaking the truth. (d)---(honest) people tell a lie for personal interest. (e)---(dishonest) spoils other human qualities in life. People who are (f)---(virtue) are honest and truthful. They are also (g)---(believe) in god and they fear the only god. They are (h)---(loved) to all.
Answer: (a) truthful (b) truthfulness (c) honesty (d) dishonest (e) Dishonesty (f) virtuous (g) believers (h) beloved
9. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Food (a)---(adulterate) is a great problem in the country. (b)---(adulterate) food is (c)---(harm) to health. Some (d)---(scrupulous) businessmen adulterate food to make money. By eating adulterated food we will get (e)---(curable) disease. Steps have been taken by the government to stop the (f)---(practice) of food adulteration. It is not a (g)---(punish) offence to make food and fruits (h)---(poison) by using any chemical or any substance.
Answer: (a) adulteration (b) adulterated (c) harmful (d) unscrupulous (e) incurable (f) malpractice (g) punishable (h) poisonous
10. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Our independence is our (a)---(glory) achievement. We feel proud of our independence. Today we have our own national flag. When it is (b)hoist, it flutters (c)---(glorify) the sacrifice of our freedom fighters. We should not (d)---(honour) them. We should not be (e)---(grateful) to them. We pay tribute to them f)---(occasion). We make (g)---(arrange) of a function and begin it (h)---(ceremony) in memory of them. Is it enough?
Answer: (a) glorious (b) hoisted (c) glorifying (d) dishonour (e) ungrateful (f) occasionally (g) arrangement (h) ceremonially
11. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Good health means (a)---(sound) of body and mind. Health is the root of all (b)---(happy). One should take exercise. (c)---(regular) to keep good health. He is also to observe the rules of d)---(clean). An e)healthy man cannot enjoy life. He suffers from frustration. (f)---(hopeless) etc. On the other hand, a (g)---(health) man can enjoy his life (h)---(full).
Answer: (a) soundness (b) happiness (c) regularly (d) cleanliness (e) unhealthy (f) hopelessness (g) healthy (h) fully
12. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
The (a)---(important) of television is too many to describe. It is like a stage where (b)---(perform) are seen and heard. It gives us news on (c)---(nation) and international matters. Television has a great educative value. It teachers the (d)---(literate) and students. It (e)---(large) our knowledge. It has broken the wall between the educated and the (f)---(educated). Television has some (g)---(merits) too. So, television programmes should be (h)---(careful) produced.
Answer: (a) Importance (b) performers (c) national (d) illiterate (e) enlarges (f) uneducated (g) demerits (h) carefully
13. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text. Trees are (a)use to man in many ways.
Trees are (a) ---(use) companions in our day to day life. It is (b)---(possible) to build our homes, furniture etc. without trees. Trees save us from flood and (c)---(nature) calamities. It (d)---(strength) the soil. If we cut trees at random. There will be ecological (e)---(balanced). So, the tree (f)---(plant) programme should be extended for a better, (g)---(happy) and (h)---(healthy) life.
Answer: (a) usefully (b) impossible (c) natural (d) strengthen (e) imbalance (f) plantation (g) happier (h) healthier
14. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
(a)---(Honest) is the best of all virtues. An honest man is always (b)---(truth). He is never (c)---(harm) to anybody. Nobody is (d)---(satisfied) with him. On the other hand, everybody (e)---(like) a (f)--(honest) man. People remember an honest man (g)---(respectful) even after his death. Without honesty peace and happiness is (h)---(possible).
Answer: (a) Honesty (b) truthful (c) harmful (d) dissatisfied (e) dislikes (f) dishonest (g) respectfully (h) impossible
15. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A day (a)---(labour) is the who does manual labour in various fields. He is not (b)---(known) to us. He is to be (c)---(health), strong and stout. He works hard from dawn to dusk for his (d)---(employ). He cannot lead an (e)---(dependent) life. He is to depend on his employer. He cannot lead a (f)---(peace) life. He always leads a very (g)---(happy) and (h)---(decent) life.
Answer: (a) laborer (b) unknown (c) healthy (d) employer (e) independent (f) peaceful (g) unhappy (h) indecent
16. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Money is the means of leading (a)---(world) life. (b)---(short) of money makes our life (c)---(deplore). We cannot lead our life. (d) ---(proper) for want of money. But there is (e)---(difficult) in earning money. Our peace and prosperity are (f) ---(depend) on proper utilization of money. Spending money in an (g)---(proper) way can lead us to the path of destruction. So, we should be (h) ---(care) in spending money.
Answer: (a) worldly (b) shortage (c) deplorable (d) properly (e) difficulty (f) dependent (g) improper (h) careful
17. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Dowry system is the most (a) ---(hate) system in our society. (b) ---(usual) in our society female (c)---(child) are considered inferior to male children. They are thought to be (d)---(use) to the society. So, during the marriage ceremony, a section of (e)---(greed) people claim much wealth or money from the guardians of the brides. If the guardians fail to fulfill the demand of their bridegroom, they (f)---(behave) with their wives and sometimes torture them (g)---(serious). This problem must be removed (h)--(immediate).
Answer: (a) hateful (b) usually (c) children (d) useless (e) greedy (f) misbehave (g) seriously (h) immediately
18. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Honey is (a) ---(nature) produced by honey bees through (b)---(collect) of nectar from (c)---(differ) flowers and then stores them in the hive. But nowadays there are (d) ---(keep) who rear bees in (e)---(wood) hives and produce honey (f)---(commercial). This is (g)---(full) chemical and hazards free activity. With the support of the govt. and (h)---(government) organization approximately 300 bee keepers have been trained for honey production.
19. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A hard (a)---(work) is (b)---(hope) of his (c)---(success) life. He works (d)---(hearty) to attain (e)---(prosper). His (f)---(attain) is slow. He passes his days through (g)---(hard). He is (h)---(physical) strong.
Answer: (a) worker (b) hopeful (c) successful (d) heartily (e) prosperity (f) attainment (g) hardship (h) physically
Suffix Prefix exercise with answer
20. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Lazy) is a bad habit. A lazy man spends his time through (b)---(idle). He can not earn (c)---(achieve). He suffers (d)---(great) in life. So he drags a miserable (e)---(exist). His life is (f)---(meaning). His (g)---(depend) on other’s is very bad. He is not (h)---(care) of his future.
Answer: (a) laziness (b) idleness (c) achievement (d) greatly (e) existence (f) meaningless (g) dependence (h) careful
21. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A (a)---(sin) can not go (b)---(punished). (c)---(final) he pays for his (d)---(deeds). When he realizes his sin. He becomes (e)---(repent). He prays (f)---(hearty). The (g)---(mercy) Allah bestows. His (h)---(limited) kindness upon him.
Answer: (a)sinner (b) unpunished (c) finally (d) misdeeds (e) repentant (f) heartily (g) merciful (h) unlimited
22. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Our (a)---(free) (b)---(fight) fought bravely. Their (c)---(dedicate) is an act of (d)---(inspire) for us. They have become (e)---(mortal). They have brought (f)---(dependence) for the country through their sacrifice. They are famous for their (g)---(brave). They were also h)courage.
Answer: (a) freedom (b) fighters (c) dedication (d) inspiration (e) immortal (f) independence (g) bravity (h) courageous
23. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Clean) has great (b)---(important) in our life. It is said that it is next to godliness. It is necessary to lead a (c)---(health) life. It makes life easy and (d)---(comfort). An (e)---(clean) person does not want to go out. He does not enjoy (f)---(fresh) of mind. (g)---(Cleanliness) causes (h)---(comfortable) to others.
Answer: (a) cleanliness (b) importance (c) healthy (d) comfortable (e) unclean (f) freshness (g) uncleanliness (h) discomfort
24. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Dhaka is a (a)---(beauty) city. But its beauty is spoilt by our (b)---(wise) activities. The city dwellers are polluting its environment. (c)---(Cleanliness) is the (d)---(ugly) sight in the city. In order to make the city look more beautiful, there should be a (e)---(plan-system). A lot of work has been done under (f) ---(beautify) scheme to beautify the city. But it will not prove (g) ---(fruit) unless we are successful in our drive for (h) --- (cleanly).
Answer: (a) beautiful (b) unwise (c) unseemliness (d) ugliest (e) planned(f) beautification (g) fruitful (h) cleanliness
25. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is the most (a)---(dense) populated country. This creates a food problem (b)---(education) problem. (c)---(employment) problem, medical problem, shelter problem (d)---(environment) problem. To check the (e)---(normal) growth of the population, topmost importance should be attached to the education of the masses. Keeping the entire population (f)---(educated) it would be (g)---(possible) to develop national (h)---(aware) among them.
Answer: (a) agriculture (b) educational (c) unemployment(d) environmental(e) abnormal(f) uneducated (g) impossible (h) awareness
26. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
An (a)---(healthy) man leads an (b)---(happy) life. He can not enjoy (c)---(happy). He suffers both (d)---(physical) and (e)---(mental). He passes his days very (f) ---pain. His life is very (g)---(sorrow). He is (h)---(active).
Answer: (a) unhealthy (b) unhappy (c) happiness (d) physically (e) mentally (f) painfully (g) sorrowful (h) inactive
27. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A (a)---(honest) man is (b)---(liked) by all. On the other hand, a man of (c)---(honest) cannot lead an (d)---(pure) life. He leads a (e)---(peace) life. He may be (f)---(solvent) but he has (g)---(content). He does not run after (h)---(world) things.
Answer: (a) dishonest (b) disliked (c) honesty (d) impure (e) peaceful insolvent (g) contentment (h) worldly
28. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A good student is (a)---(mind) to his studies. He is (b)---(respect) to his (c)---(teach). He does not (d)---(honour) anybody. He is free from (e)v(conduct). He is (f)---(study). He is not (g)---(sincere) to his study. He maintains (h)---(punctual).
Answer: (a)mindful (b) respectful (c) teachers (d) Dishonour (e) misconduct (f) studies (g) insincere (h) punctuality
29. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
The mane of Kazi Nazrul Islam is not (a)---(known) to anybody. He is a great (b)---(write). He is also a (c)---(sings). His writings are full of (d)---(inspire). His (e)---(contribute) to Bengali literature has made him (f)---(mortal). His writing are (g)---(revolution). He is our (h)---(nation) poet.
Answer: (a) unknown (b) writer (c) singer (d) inspiration (e) contribution (f) immortal (g) revolutionary (h) national
30. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Smoking is (a)---(harm) her health. It is also (b)---(cost). (c)---(smoke) should not smoke (d) ---(public). Smoking creates (e)---(pollute). Smoking causes many (f)---(curable) diseases. It causes (g)---(comfort) to others. But there a does not suffer from (h)---(inactive).
Answer: (a) dutiful (b) responsibility (c) properly (d) prosperity (e) slowly (f) sincerity (g) inactive (h) inactiveness
31. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A pious man is free from (a)---(sin) activities. He is not (b)---(kind) to anyone. He maintains good (c)---(relation) with all. Above all, he is not (d)---(greed). He knows that (e)---(deeds) leads a man to (f)---(destruct). He enjoys peace (g)---(mental). He leads a (h)---(peace) life.
Answer: (a) sinful (b) unkind (c) relation (d) greedy (e) misdeeds (f) destruction (g) mentally (h) peaceful
32. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Before 1971 Bangladesh was not (a)---dependent. It earned (b) ---(dependence) in 1971. We remember the (c)---(freed) (d)---(fight) for their love of freedom for the country. Their contribution to the country is (e) ---(measurable). They have become (f)---(mortal). They will remain (g) ---(forgettable). We remember them (h) ---(respect).
Answer: (a) dependent (b) independence (c) freedom (d) fighters (e) immeasurable (f) immortal (g) unforgettable (h) respectfully
33. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A smart person looks (a) ---(cheer). He is also jovial. He does not suffer from (b) ---(frustrate). He is very (c) ---(hope) and (d) ---(optimist) in life. He is full of enthusiasm. Nothing can (e) ---(damp) his spiritable is a man of (f)---(polite). He is (g) ---(friend) with everybody. He does not (h) ---(behave) with anybody.
Answer: (a) cheerful (b) frustration (c)hopeful (d) optimistic (e) dampen (f) politeness (g) friendly (h) misbehave
34. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Road accidents have (a) ---(recent) become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall a victim to (b)---(timely) death. It is reported that most of the accidents occur because of the (c)---(violate) of traffic rules by (d)---(skilled) drivers and (e)---(conscious) passers-by. (f)---(obedient) to traffic rules can help to expedite the (g)---(prevent) of road accidents in the country. The pedestrians must use the footpaths, the overpasses and the (h) ---(passes).
Answer: (a) recently (b) untimely (c) violation (d) unskilled (e) unconscious (f) obedience (g) prevention (h) under-passes
35. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Ours is not a developed country. We are (a)---(gradual) developing. We are considered to be an (b)---(developed) country because of many reasons. (c)---(Literacy) is one of them. The government of the country is aware of these. So, measures have been taken for the (d) ---(eradicate) of illiteracy. It is true that the literacy rate is (e) ---(rapid) progressing. The main reasons for it are (f)---(dishonest) and (g)---(corrupt) in every walk of life. Another reason is (h) ---(obedience) to the laws of the land.
Answer: (a) gradually (b) underdeveloped (c) illiteracy (d) eradication (e) rapidly (f) dishonesty (g) corruption (h) disobedience
36. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Our educations remain (a)---(complete) if we do not learn good manners. In our behaviour with others, we must be (b)---(respect) with others. We should never (c) ---(behave) with anybody because our(d)---(conduct) may hurt others. We should not create any (e) ---(necessary) quarrel with others. The (f) ---(important) of good manners is (g) ---(measurable) (h)---(real) a man of good manners is a gentleman.
Answer: (a) incomplete (b) respectful (c) misbehave (d) misconduct (e) unnecessary (f) importance (g) immeasurable (h) really
37. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
Most students get (a)--- (nerve) about examinations. As a result, they often forget the answers they get by heart. They fail to answer the questions (b)--- (proper). Many parents put undue (c) press on their (d)--- child. This in turn makes them all the more (e)--- (tense). During the exam, there are (f)--- (vacillators). They are (g)--- (teach) who watch over the (h)--- (exam).
38. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis.
A good student is (a) ---(mind) to his studies. He is (b)--- (respect) to his (c)--- (teach). He does not--- (d)--- (honour) anybody. He is free from (e)--- (conduct). He is (f)--- (study). He is not (g)--- (sincere) to his study. He maintains (h)---(punctual).
Answer: (a) Mindful (b) Respectful (c) Teachers (d) Dishonour (e) Misconduct (f) Studious (g) Insincere (h) Punctuality.
39. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Money is the means of leading (a)---( world) life. (b)---(Short) of money makes our life (c)---(deplore). We cannot lead our life (d)---(prosper) in want of money. But there is (e)---(difficult) in earning money. Our peace and prosperity are (f)---(depend) on proper utilization of money, spending money in an (g)---(prosper) way can lead us to the path of destruction. So we should be (h)---(care) in spending money.
Answer: (a) worldly (b) shortage (c) deplorable (d) properly (e) difficulty (f) dependent (g) improper (h) careful
40. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
All men are(a)---(equal) important. A man who has no ear for music need not try to be (b)---(music). One needs (c)---(able) with figures to be an accountant. Again one needs (d)---(imagine) to be a (e)---(design). An engineer needs (f)--- (technique) skill. And we know that (g) ---(creature) and (h)---(original) are more important than technical skill.
Answer: (a) equally (b) musician (c) ability (d) imagination (e) designer (f) technical (g) creativity (h) originality
41. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The present age is marked not only by the importance of the family as an (a)---economy and welfare (b)---(institute) but also by its (c)---(increase) importance as an (d)---(arrange) for socializing and raising children and for the (e)---(physiology) support of adults. There has been a wide (f)---(integration) of large kin groups and an (g)---(intensify) of (h)---(relation) with the nuclear family.
Answer: (a) economic(b) institution (c) increasing (d) arrangement (e) psychological (f) disintegration (g) intensification (h) relationship
42. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Nobody can expect a good result in the examination without good a)---(prepare). You should be b)---(prepare) for it well ahead of the schedule. Some students remain c)prepare for the examination even it is imminent. As a part of (d)---(prepare) step they go to the teachers for a concise e)---(suggest). This is not a good practice. Slow but f)---(stead) wins the race. Students have g)---(know) to understand the meaning of this h)---(verb) in order to build up a prosperous career.
Answer: (a) preparation (b) prepared (c) unprepared (d) preparatory (e) suggestion (f) steady (g) knowledge (h) proverb
43. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Man can have (a)---(popular) by means of service to people. People in power can have honour.But this honour will not last long if their behaviour is not good. When common people are (b)---(mental) hurt by their (c)---(behaviour), usually they do not express their feeling in front of them. But they make (d)---(criticize) of their manners and (e)---(regard) them later. (f)---ill-manner) people cannot have respect from others. If they are (g)---(power) in society. They cannot, have (h)---(popular). People hate them.
Answer: (a) popularity (b) mentally (c) misbehaviour (d) criticism (e) disregard (f) ill-mannered (g) powerful (h) popularity
44. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A book fair is a large scale (a)---(exhibit) of different kinds of books. It is (b)---(occasion) held in our country. The bookstalls are (c)---(temporary) built and then decorated. The (d)---(publish) organize it in order to(e)---(play) the works of different authors. The (f)---(decorate) work is completed costing a lot of money. The (g)---(organize) do not worry about the (h)---(expend) because they can make a profit by selling a lot of books.
Answer: (a) exhibition (b) occasionally (c) temporarily (d) publishers (e) display (f) decoration (g) organizers (h) expenditure
45. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Eve teaching is one of our social problems. It is the result of moral the (a)---(degrades) of our young generation. Eve teaching is an (b)---(moral) activity. Laws have been (c)---(acted) to stop eve teaching. We want the proper (d)---(execute) of the laws. The steps will not produce the desired result if the (e) ---(offend) come out through the loopholes of the laws. What (f)---(practical) happens is that the (g) use of power makes the criminals go (h)---(punished). It is never desirable in a civilized society.
Answer: a) degradation (b) immortal (c) enacted (d) execution (e) offenders (f) practically (g) misuse (h)unpunished
46. Fill in the gaps using by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A winter morning is very cold and dull. The sun is (a)---(hard) seen if the sky is (b)---(cloud). Nothing is seen at a distance and everything is hazy because of heavy fog. The (c)---(hazy) continues until the fog disperses. A winter morning is (d)---(comfort) for the rich while it is (e)---(comfort) for the poor. However, winter is (f)---(favour) for working hard. People can (g)---(go) hard labour and those who work (h)---(physical) do not get sweating and tired.
Answer: (a) hardly (b) cloudy (c) haziness (d) comfortable (e) uncomfortable (f) favourable (g) undergo (h) physically
47. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Health is the (a)---(sound) of both body and mind. To posses good health, one must grow up (b) ---(physical), mentally,(c)---(emotional) as well as (d)---(social). You may be unsocial. Balanced (f)---(grow) of our young (g)---(learn) is essential in order to have (h)---(sound) of both body and mind. Answer: (a) soundness (b) physically (c) emotionally (d) socially (e) unusual (f) growth (g) learners (h) soundness
48. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is the most (a)---(dense) populated country in the world. She is also a (b)---(populated) country. There are many countries that are small but not overpopulated. They are rather (c)---(population). We need (d)---(population) to (e)---(move) poverty, but we have no way other than birth control. In order to (f)---(popular) birth control, certain steps have been taken (g)---(pragmatic), but the result is not yet up to the level of (h)---(expect).
Answer: (a) densely (b) overpopulated (c) depopulated (d) depopulation (e) remove (f) popularize (g) pragmatically (h) expectation
49. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Our national flag is the symbol of our freedom and (a)---(sovereign). It is also (b)---(symbol) of our integrity and solidarity. Only (c)---(territory) independence without sovereignty is not the real independence. Our national flag (d)---(minds) us of our glorious existence. It is also the emblem of our spirit, hopes and aspiration. We must (e)---(hold) its dignity. It is a great pity that some (f)---(treachery) people live in this country but do not pay (g)---(loyal) to the sovereignty of the country. They are really factors who worked against the war of (h)---(liberate).
Answer: (a) sovereignty (b) symbolic (c) territorial (d) reminds (e) uphold (f) treacherous (g) loyalty (h) liberation
50. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Trees are (a)---(use) part of the human environment. They are needed to (b)---(beauty) our (c)---(surround). No one should cut down a tree (d)---(necessarily) or for any (e)---(important) reason. Let us plan more and more trees. In the USA on one living in the (f)---(local) can cut down any three without the (g)---(permission) local authority even if he is the (h)---(own) of the tree. This rule should be introduced in our country too.
Answer: (a) useful (b) beautify (c) surrounding (d) unnecessarily (e) unimportant (f) locality (g) permission (g) owner
51. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Tree (a)---(plan) is a must for (b)---(ecology) balance. If trees are cut down and not planted (c)---(proportionate) the country will face more and more problems. There should be laws so that the (d)---(considerate) people cannot cut down trees.(e)---(indiscriminate). Very often the (f)---(editor) desk of new paper write on the (g)---(important) of tree plantation and (h)deforest cause by many dishonest people.
Answer: (a) plantation (b) ecological (c) proportionately (d) inconsiderate (e) indiscriminately (f) editorial (g) importance (h) deforestation
52. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
A school magazine is a literary creation of the students reading in the school. It is (a)---(patron) by the headmaster of the school. A student works at the (b)---(editor|) desk under the (c)---(guide) of senior teacher. A school cannot bring out an (d)---(inform) magazine if the management is (e)---(efficient). Many good (f)---(education) institutions bring out magazines (g)---(annual) focusing the (h)---(creative) of the young learners.
Answer: (a) patronized (b) editorial (c) guidance (d) informative (e) inefficient (f) educational (g) annually (h) creativity
53. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
A price hike means the (a)---(usual) increase in the prices of daily necessaries. Nowadays, it is not an (b)---(common) phenomenon in Bangladesh. Market syndicate is (c)---(most) responsible for this price-hike. Besides, some (d)---(honest) people store essential commodities with a view to making a huge profit. As a result (e)---(deplore) condition is created in our society. To get rid of this (f)---(problem) situation (g)---(agriculture) sector should be given priority in the annual budget. At the same time, public (h)--- (aware) should be raised against it.
Answer: (a) unusual(b) uncommon (c) mostly (d) dishonest (e) deplorable (f) problematic (g) agricultural (h) awareness
54. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
A book fair is an (a)---(exhibit) where different types of books are displayed and sold. Now a days its (b)---(popular) is increasing day by day. (c)---(Lucky) I visited the Ekushey Boi Mela this year. Every year, it reminds us struggle and sacrifice of the language (d)---(move). The fair is organized by Bangla Academy (e)---(author) in the premises of the (f)---(institute). I found a (g)---(differ) environment in the fair and bought some(h)favour books.
Answer: (a) exhibition (b) popularity (c) luckily (d) movement (e) authority (f) institution (g) different (h) favourite
55. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Child) is an important period of life. It moulds the character of the (b)---(child). Children learn from their parents. But it is very (c)---(fortunate) that a huge number of children are working in various risky sectors. It is (d)---(basic) a problem of the (e)---(develop) country like Bangladesh. The child labours suffer from various diseases including (f)---(nutrition). Abusing children at this (g)---(mature) age is a punishable crime. Poverty alleviation and (h)---(conscious) among the common people can help minimize this problem.
Answer: (a) childhood (b) children (c) unfortunate (d) basically (e) developing (f) malnutrition (g) immature (h) consciousness
56. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Everybody hates the (a)---(honest) people. On the other hand, honest people are always respected. Even children (b)---(like) dishonest people. A dishonest people. A dishonest man has (c)---(pomp)life. But it is totally (d)---(possible) for a dishonest person to find out (e)---(happy). Honest can offer you a (f)---(comfort) life. We are (g)---(hope) that our younger generation will follow the path of (h)---(honest).
Answer: (a) dishonest (b) dislike (c) pompous (d) impossible (e) happiness (f) comfortable (g) hopeful (h) honesty
57. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Addiction means strong (a)---(attract) for any (b)---(harm) thing. Drug(c) ---(addict) means taking heroine, marijuana etc. Some of these are taken by smoking or through injection. The frequent taking of these drugs leads a man to (d)---(die). Drug addiction is not only a national but also a (e)---(globe) problems. Some steps can be taken to stop this problem. People should be made aware of the (f)---(merits) of drugs. Those who are involved with the (g) ---(legal) business of drug should be punished strictly. Taking the drug is definitely an (h)---(social) act.
Answer: (a) attraction (b) harmful (c) addiction (d) death (e) global (f) demerits (g) illegal (h) antisocial
58. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
We should be (a)---(duty). Our sense of dutifulness is very (b)---(signify) in our day today life. We should be(c) self-rely. We should have (d)---(sincere) in every (e)---(act). Those who do not work hard can not become (f)---(industry). The industry is the mother of success. To be (g)---(success) in life we have to struggle (h)---(proper).
Answer: (a) dutiful (b) significant (c) self-reliant (d) sincerity (e) action (f) industrious (g) successful (h) properly
59. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Religion) belief is (b)---(signify). There are (c)---(differ) types of (d)---(religion) belief. No religion is of the (e)---(opine) about (f) ---(criticize) other religions. If we citizen anything of any religion, it is nothing but (g) ---(hallucinates). We should be (h)--- (care) of it.
Answer: (a) Religious (b) significant (c) different (d) religious (e) opinion (f) criticizing (g) hallucination (h) careful
60. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Deforest) is one of the greatest threats to our environment. It has many (b) ---(reaching) effects on the environments. Many people cut down trees (c)---(discriminate) but they (d) ---(hard) think about the adverse effect it causes. In fact,(e)---(forestation) the act of cutting or (f) ---(burn) the trees in an area by which trees can be decreased (g) ---(rapid) and (h) ---(large).
Answer: (a) deforestation (b) far-reaching (c) indiscriminately (d) hardly (e) deforestation (f) burning (h) largely
61. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The (a)---(develop) of a country is(b)---(depend) on good (c)---(govern). Without good governance, no country can reach the (d)---(culminate) of success. Good governance democracy must be (e)---(institution). Democracy must be(f)---(practical) applied. It should not be theory only. It must have (g)---(good) for people. If not, the development will not be (h) ---(actualize).
Answer: (a) development (b) dependent (c) government (d) culmination (e) institutionalized (f) practically (g) goodness (h) actualized
62. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Electron) mail is one of the many moderns devices of (b)---(communicate). This is not only a quick, easy and (c) ---(relative) cheap way to keep in touch with family and friends. We need internet (d) ---(connect) for browsing email. We can also attach big files and send them to our desired persons. Thus it becomes very easy to transfer important files, documents, photos etc instantly without (e) ---(physical) going to anywhere. It maintains our private, social and (f) ---(office) networking in a (g) ---(power) and (h) ---(effect) way.
Answer: (a) Electronic (b) communication (c) relatively (d) connection (e) physically (f) official (g) powerful (h) effective
63. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Truthful is not (a) ---(normal). It is (b) ---(nature). It (c) ---(sure) the spiritual peace of the human mind. It (d) ---(power) our soul and enhances our willing power. Illegal and (e) ---(lawful) things are against the truth. We must speak boldly and (f) ---(clear). (g) ---(Kind) is a condition of (h) ---(truthful).
Answer: (a) abnormal (b) natural (c) ensures (d)empowers (e) unlawful (f) clearly (g) kindness (h) truthfulness
64. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Money is (a) ---(sweet) than honey and it is called the fuel of life. Though money is a must in our life but (b) ---(sure) it can not be the root of all (c)---(happy). (d)---(Happy) lies in (e)---(content). (f) ---(moral) plays an important role in this respect. Those who are earning money though (g) ---(honest), leads a (h) ---(miser) life.
Answer: (a) sweeter (b) surely (c) happiness (d) happiness (e) contentment (f) morality (g) dishonestly (h) miserably
65. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
My mother is a (a) ---(religion). She always prefers me to follow the path of (b) ---(honest) and integrity. She has a strong (c) ---(moral). She has (d) ---(soft) in her heart for the poor. She always helps the poor to see the (e) ---(happy) in their face. She is an ideal housewife. She does all the household chores by (f) ---(her). She is also care of our study. She says her (h) ---(pray) regularly.
Answer: (a) religious (b) honesty (c) morality (d) softness (e) happiness (f) herself (g) careful (h) prayer
66. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Honesty is the opposite to (a)---(honesty). An honest man is never (b)---(harm) to anybody. He never does (c) ---(justice) to others. When he does anything (d) ---(moral), he feels (e) ---(remorse). He never tells a lie. He is always (f) ---(care) to his duty. He is rewarded in the long run. We should follow the path of (g) ---(honest) and leave off the path of (h) ---(honesty).
Answer: (a) dishonesty (b) harmful (c) injustice (d) immoral (e) remorseful (f) careful (g) honesty (h) dishonesty
67. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Man is the best (a) ---(create) of Allah. He is a (b) ---(ration) being. Allah has created man with such gift of achieving (c)---(world) affluence along with spiritual (d) ---(perfect). He has to do a lot but his life is short. The (e) ---(short) of life has added a new value to human life. The (f) ---(add) of the new value is tragic to man. People who believe in (g) ---(spiritual) of life are indifferent to worldly life. They give more (h)---(important) to spiritual.
Answer: (a) creation (b) rational (c) worldly (d) perfection (e) shortness (f) addition (g) spirituality (h) importance
68. Fill in the gaps use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Education develops our mind through (a) ---(form) learning. The mental and (b) ---(intellect) training is also provided by education. Again, the purpose of education is to (c) ---(lighten) the individual. The (d) ---(promote) individuals capacity is also its purpose. Education (e) ---(noble) our mind and refines our (f) ---(sensible). So, there are (g) ---(vary) advantages of education. You cannot find any (h)---(advantage) of education.
Answer: (a) formal (b) intellectual (c) enlighten (d) promotion (e) ennobles (f) sensibility (g) various h) disadvantage
69. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a) ---(Patriot) is a noble virtue. It is an (b) ---(emotion) love for one’s country. It is the (c) ---(inspire) for a man to shed every drop of blood to defend the (d) ---(liberate) and dignity of the country. But patriotism should not be (e) ---(mere) a so-called slogan in the public (f) ---(meet) to deceive the people. We should have (g) ---(fix) it in the core of our heart. We should keep (h) our in such noble virtue.
Answer: (a) Patriotism (b) emotional (c) inspiration (d) liberty (e) merely (f) fixed (g) materialize (h) ourselves
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70. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)---(beauty). It is an (b) ---(agriculture) country. Most of the people of this country directly or (c) ---(direct) depend on agriculture for their (d) ---(live). Many important industrious are (e) ---(depend) on agriculture products. Farmers are sometimes (f) ---(help) and depend on nature. If the rainfall is timely, they can grow bumper crops. But it is (g) ---(regret) that they hardly get water in time. The harvest causes (h) ---(suffer) to the entire population.
Answer: (a) beautiful (b) agricultural (c) indirectly (d) livelihood (e) dependent (f) helpless (g) regretful (h) suffering
71. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Paper is very useful material. Its (a) ---(important) cannot be described in words. In the past paper was (b) ---(available). They used palm leaves barks, stones, etc to writes on. It cost much (c) ---(convenience) to them. With the (d) ---(invent) of paper this inconvenience has been removed. Now people can maintain data (e) ---(easy). But it is (f) ---(fortunate) that they waste paper (g) ---(discriminately). We should accept the (h) ---(create) rather than abusing it.
Answer: (a) importance (b) unable (c) inconvenience (d) invention(e) easily (f) unfortunate (g) indiscriminately (h) creation.
72. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
A good student studies (a) ---(regular) and (b) ---(attentive). Inattentive and (c)---(regular) activities are not for an (d) ---(attention) student. A good student is always serious in his activities. Lack of (e) ---(serious) is the sign of (f)---(lazy). Those who are lazy cannot be a good student. Everybody (g) ---(likes) them. There not (h)---(success) in life.
Answer: (a) regularly (b) attentively (c) irregular (d) attentive (e) seriousness (f) laziness (g) dislikes
73. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Truth is not (a)---(normal). It is (b)---(nature) it (c)---(sure) the spiritual peace of the human mind. It (d)--- (powers) our soul and enhances our willing power. Illegal and (e) ---(lawful) things are against the truth. We must speak (f) ---(bold )and clearly. (g) ---(Kind) is a condition of (h) ---(truthful).
Answer: (a) abnormal (b) natural (c) ensures (d) empowers (e) unlawful (f) boldly (g) kindness (h) truthful
74. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Man is the (a) ---(make) of his own fate. If he maintains (b) ---(sincere) and does his duty (c) ---(according). He can (d) sure his improvement and (e) ---(prosper) in life; but if he maintains and (f) ---(sincere) way of life, he will (g) ---(sure) repent. It will be a (h) ---(disaster) event in his life.
Answer: (a) maker (b) sincerity(c) accordingly (d) ensure (e) prosperity (f) insincere (g) surely (h) disastrous
75. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
An E-Mail has brought about a revolution in modern (a) ---(communicate). Message can be transmitted from one country to another country (b)---(in) second. It is far (c) ---(cheap) than telephone calls. Trade and commerce become (d) --- (great) depend on this speed mode of (f) ---(communicate). It has (g) ---(deniably) upgraded the whole world (h) ---(significant).
Answer: (a) communication (b) within (c) cheaper (d) greatly (e) speedy (f) communication (g) undeniably (h) significantly
76. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Sports are popular form of (a) ---(entertain). Many (b) ---(national) sporting events are organized from time to. Most of these events are by multinational (c) ---(manufacture) and (d) ---(busy) firms. They pay for the sports events in (e) ---(change) for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world (f) ---(joy) them live thus, both parties (g)---(organize) and (h) ---(advertise) gain benefit
Answer: (a) entertainment (b) international (c) manufacturing (d) business (e) exchange (f) enjoy (g) organizers (h) advertisers.
77. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Most of our (a) ---(examine) cannot write out their examination papers (b) ---(fair) well. As they cannot (c) ---(stand) the questions (d)---(proper), they often beat about the bush and (e) ---(length) the answers (f) ---(necessarily). But their answers should have (g) ---(accurate) and (h) ---(precise).
Answer: (a) examinees (b) fairly (c) understand (d) properly (e) lengthen (f) unnecessarily (g) accuracy (h) precision
78. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Facebook is a social (a) ---(network) site. It has gained much (b) ---(popular) among the young generation. But sometimes students waste their (c) ---(value) time by browsing face book. So, in this parental (d) ---(supervise) is a must. (e) ---(Additional) many people (f) ---(fine) face book as an embracing invention of (g) ---(person) privacy. How ever plays significant roles in (h) ---(socialize). Answer: (a) networking (b) popularity (c) valuable (d) supervision (e) additionally (f) define (g) personal (h) socializing
79. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Blood (a)---(donate) is a noble act. But many people are (b) ---(willing) to donate blood. Because of their cheap (c) ---(mental). Donating blood can save the life of a (d) ---(die) patent the government should (e) ---(courage) people to donate blood (f) ---(free). Otherwise, we will be (g) ---(able) to save the lives of serious patients which is very (h) ---(graceful).
Answer: (a) donation (b) unwilling (c) mentality (d) dying (e) encourage (f) freely (g) unable (h) disgraceful
80. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Once upon a time, there lived an old (a)---(farm) in a village. He had three sons. They were (b) ---(quarrel). They always quarrelled with one another. Their father told them that (c) ---(quarrel) is a bad thing. (d) ---(final) he decided to teach them a good lesson. His (e) ---(decide) was a good one. The sons come to the (f) ---(realize) that they should not quarrel like that. The farmers become very happy to see that there is no (g) ---(understanding) among his sons. Although they were (h) ---(conscious) about the importance of unity, they can now realize its importance.
Answer: (a) farmer (b) quarrelsome (c) quarreling (d) finally (e) decision (f) realization (g) misunderstanding h) unconscious.
81. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Money is a) ---(sweet) than honey and it is called the fuel of life. Though money is a must in our b)world Life. it cannot c)---(sure). All happiness. d)---happy lies in contentment. People who are happy with what they have, are never e)---(happy) People who are (f)---(mental) unhappy with what they have, are sure unhappy (g)---(morality) cannot bring peace’s (h)---(moral) is always rewarded.
Answer: (a) sweeter (b) worldly (c) ensure (d) happiness (e) unhappy (f) mentally (g) immorality (h) morality
82. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The rapid (a) ---(grow) of population must be controlled (b) ---(wise), all the attempts for the solution of food problem will fail. So, we have to increase our food production very (c) ---(rapid) we may solve our food problem (d)---(large) by charging our (e)---(tradition) Food habit. We can create a (f)---(very) in our menu. For example, we can take potato instead of rice. However, we cannot solve the problem (g)---(less) We increase our food (h)---(product).
Answer: (a) growth (b) otherwise (c) rapidly (d) largely (e) traditional (f) variety(g) unless (h) production.
83. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Truth is not (a)---(normal) it is (b)---(nature) it (c)---(sure ). The spiritual peace of the human mind. It (d)---(power) our soul and enhances our willing power. Illegal and (e)---(lawful) things are against the truth. We must speak boldly and (f)---(clear) (g) ---(kind) is a condition of (h) ---(truthful).
Answer: (a) abnormal (b)natural (c) ensures (d) empowers (e) unlawful (f) clearly (g) kindness (h) truthfulness
84. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Education for girls is essential for the (a)---(better) of the society’s (b)---(develop). Education for girls surely bring in greater (c)---(put) Economically because educated women can contribute more to the family than those who have no (d)---(school). Educated mothers are more (e)---(care) to send their children to school and look after their health and nutrition. According to napoleon education of women is the (f)---(condition) of (g)---(nation). Development. In Bangladesh, govt. should take more steps to educate the girls for progress and (h)---(prosper).
Answer: (a) betterment (b) development (c) output (d) schooling (e) careful (f) precondition (g) national (h) prosperity.
85. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Price-like means the (a)---(usual) increase in the prices of daily necessaries. Nowadays, it is not an (b) ---(common) phenomenon in Bangladesh. Market syndicate is (c)---(most) responsible for this price-hike. Besides, some (d) ---(honest) people stone essential commodities with a view to making a huge profit. As a result, a (e) ---(deplore) condition is created in our society. To get rid of this (f) ---(problem) Situation (g) ---(agriculture) sector should be given priority in the annual budget. At the same time, public (h) ---(aware) should be raised against it.
Answer: (a) unusual (b) uncommon (c)mostly (d) dishonest (e) deplorable (f) problematic (g) agricultural (h) awareness.
86. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is our birth land. It is small but (a)---(beauty). It is an (b)---(agriculture) country. Most of the people of this country directly or (c)---(direct) depend on agriculture for their (d)---(lively). Many important industries are (e)---(depend) on agricultural products. But our farmers are sometimes helpless and depend on nature. if the (f)---(rain) is timely, they can grow bumper crops. But it is (g)---(fortune). That they hardly get water in time. (h)---(fail) to grow crops causes sufferings to the entire people.
Answer: a) beautiful (b) agricultural c) indirectly d) livelihood e) dependable f) rainfall (g) unfortunate
87. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Patriot) is a noble virtue. It is an (b)---(emotion). Love for one’s country. It is the (c)---(inspire) for a man to shed every drop of blood to defend the d)liberate and dignity of the country. But patriotism should not be (e)---(mere) a so called slogan in the public f)---(meet) to deceive the people. We should have (g)---(fix) it is the core of our heart. We should keep (h)---(our) in such noble virtue.
Answer: (a) patriotism (b) emotional (c) inspiration (d) liberty (e) merely (f) fix (d) materialize (h) ourselves.
88. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is an (a)---(agriculture) country. Here most of the people live below the poverty line. They took the profession of the farmer. But (b)---(literacy) is a big problem in our country. The (c)---(literate) people have little (d)---(know) of the modern methods of farming. It is true that our e)---(govern) has taken some steps, but they are (f)---(sufficient) the government should not remain (g)---(attentive) to the agricultural sector. Farmers should be trained (h)---(proper) to grow more crops.
Answer: (a) agricultural (b) illiteracy (c) illiterate (d) knowledge (e) government (f) insufficient (g) inattentive (h) properly.
89. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
My mother is very (a) ---(religion). She always prefers me to follow the path of (b) ---(honest) and integrity. She has strong (c)---(moral) she has (d)---(soft) in her heart for the poor. She always helps the poor to see the (e)---(happy) in their face. She is an ideal housewife. She does all the household chores by (f) ---(her). She is also (g)---(care) of our study. She says her (h) ---(pray) regularly.
Answer: a) religious (b) honesty c) morality d) softness e) happiness f) herself g) careful (h) prayer.
90. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The (a)---(develop) of a country is (b)---(depend) on good (c)---(govern) without good governance country can reach the (d)---(culminate) of success. For good governance, democracy must be (e)---(institution) democracy must be (f)---(practical) applied. It should not be in theory only.it must have (g)---(good) for people. If not, the development will not be (h)---(actualize).
Answer: a) development b) dependent c) government d) culmination e) institutionalized f) practically g) goodness h) actualized
91. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is an independent country. The (a)---(achieve) of independence is a milestone in the history of Bangladesh. The country is known as a (b)---(democrat) country. The country has problems and (c) ---(possible). A lot of people are uneducated. So, (d)---(literacy) is a great problem in the country. Again, a lot of people are unemployed. We are facing the problems of (e) ---(employment). Political conflict is an obstacle to progress in the country. There is (f)---(understanding) among the political parties. Most of the political leader's work (g)---(morally) Bangladesh has to go a long way for its development. We all should be aware of our (h)---(constitution) right.
Answer: (a)achievement (b) democratic (c) possibility (d) illiteracy (e) unemployment (f) misunderstanding (g) immorally (h) constitutional
92. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
One cannot become great in life (a)---(automatic). For this one needs to labour (b) ---(continue). If one labour (c) ---(regular), one’s goal can never remain (d) ---(steady) and (e) ---(patience), he is sure to face (f)---(hard) in life.
Answer: (a) automatically (b) continuously (c) regularly (d) steadily (e) happily (f) hardly
93. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Money is (a)---(sweet) than honey and it is called the fuel of life. Though money is a must in our (b)---(world) life. It cannot (c)---(sure). All happiness. (d) ---(happy) lies in contentment. People who are happy with what they have, are never (e) ---(happy). People who are (f) ---(mental) unhappy with what they have, are sure unhappy(g)---(morality) cannot bring peace’s(h)---(moral) is always rewarded.
Answer: (a) sweeter (b) worldly (c) ensure (d) Happiness (e) unhappy (f) mentally (g) immorality (h) morality.
94. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The rapid (a)---(grow) of population must be controlled (b) ---(wise), all the attempts for the solution of food problem will fail. So, we have to increase our food production very (c)---(rapid). We may solve our food problem (d) ---(large) by charging our (e) ---(tradition) food habit. We can create a (f) ---(very) in our menu. For example, we can take potato instead of rice. However, we cannot solve the problem (g)---(less). We increase our food (h)---(product).
Answer: (a) growth (b) otherwise (c) rapidly (d) largely (e) traditional (f) variety (g) unless (h) production.
95. Fill in the gapes use in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Truth is not (a)---(normal) It is (b)---(nature). It (c)---(sure). The spiritual peace of human mind. It (d)---(power) our soul and enhances our willing power. Illegal and (e)lawful things are against the truth. We must speak boldly and (f)---(clear). (g) ---(kind) is a condition of (h) ---(truthful).
Answer: (a) abnormal (b) natural (c) ensures (d) empowers (e) unlawful (f) clearly (g) kindness (h) truthfulness
96. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The (a)---(look) of village people is changing. They have learnt about the importance of health and sanitation. So in rural areas (b)---(sanitary) latrines have been (c) ---(placed) by sanitary latrines. But still water is (d) ---(constant) pollute in various ways. We must prevent its pollution to be (e) ---(health). Water (f) ---(pollute) is number one problem in both our rural and urban areas. (g) ---(Defecate) here and there is a common sight in the villages. Of course, this (h) ---(healthful) practice is gradually declining in the country.
Answer: (a) outlook (b) unsanitary (c) replaced (d) constantly (e) healthy (f) pollution (g) defecation (h) unhealthful
97. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
In our society, almost in every sphere of life, some kinds of (a) ---(crimination) exist between boys and girls. In the field of (b) ---(educate) this disparity is very (c) ---(fortunate). People, in general, do not send their female (d) ---(child) to school and confine them to the household boundaries. Girls are (e) ---(general) not cared well. They become the subject of (f) ---(deprive). Although mass media often talk about this (g) ---(human) issue, they ultimately remain where they are. It is time; we raise awareness amongst ourselves and take some serious (h) ---(act).
Answer: (a) discrimination (b) education (c) unfortunate (d) children (e) generally (f) deprivation (g) inhuman (h) actions
98. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Iron is the most (a) ---(value) of all metals. From a pin or a needle to the (b) ---(big) instrument, man needs iron. Modern (c) ---(civil) largely depends on the (d) ---(use) of iron. The (e) ---(construct) of high rise buildings is not possible (f)---(out) iron. Modern industries would have been (g) ---(possible) if there were no iron. It’s necessary in our life is completely (h) ---(deniable).
Answer: (a) valuable(b) biggest(c) civilization(d) Usage (e) construction (f) without(g) impossible (h) undeniable
99. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Teaching is a noble (a) ---(profess). In the classroom, a good (b) ---(teach) acts like an (c) ---(act). He teaches (d) ---(moral) among the students. Moreover, he makes the students (e) ---(dated). He also advise them to reject (f) ---(honest) means in the exam hall. A teacher is thought to be the (g) ---(build) of a nation. So, he must be (h) ---(selfishly) devoted to his work.
Answer: (a) profession (b) teacher (c) actor (d) morality (e) updated (f) dishonest(g) builder (h) unselfishly
100. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Robinson Crusoe was a famous (a) ---(adventure). He wanted to be a (b) ---(sail) from his (c) ---(boy). But his father did not like the idea at all. Rather he (d) ---(courage) him to be a (e) ---(law). In course of time, a (f) ---(ship) company offered Crusoe a job as a cabin boy. Crusoe (g) ---(glad) accepted the offer without having any second thought. How (h) ---(courage) he was eighteen.
Answer: (a) adventure (b ) sailor (c) boyhood (d) encouraged (e) lawyer (f) shipping (g) gladly (h) courageous
101. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Happiness is (a)---(known) as a relative term. It means the (b) ---(content) of mind. It is also said that health is the root of all (c) ---(happy). A sick (d) ---(money) man is not as a poor (e) ---(health) man. So we should take physical exercise (f) ---(regular). Physical exercise keeps or gives us (g) ---(fit). Moreover, it makes us (h) ---(discipline).
Answer: (a) well-known (b) contentment (c) happiness (d) moneyed (e) healthy (f) regularly (g) fitness (h) disciplined
102. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Most of the people of our country are (a) ---(literate). They lead an (b) ---(planned) life. They do not have much (c) ---(know) about health, sanitation and (d) ---(populate) control. So the government should take constructive steps (e) ---(immediate), to remove (f) literacy. Otherwise, our country will be (g) ---(able) to stand upright in front of other (h) ---(develop) countries.
Answer: (a) illiterate (b) unplanned (c) knowledge (d) population (e) immediately (f) illiteracy (g) unable (h) developing
103. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Water is an important element of our environment. But it is polluted in (a) ---(vary) ways. Man pollutes water by throwing waste into it. (b) ---(farm) use chemical (c)--- (fertilize) and insecticides in their fields. When rain and floods wash away some of these chemicals, they get (d)---(mix) with water in rivers, canals and ponds. Mills and factories also throw their (e) ---(poison) chemicals and waste products into rivers and canals and they polluted the water. (f)---(sanitary) latrines and (g)----(safe) drains standing on river and canals banks are also responsible for further (h) ---(pollute).
Answer: (a) various (b) farmers (c) fertilizers (d) mixed (e) poisonous (f) unsanitary (g) unsafe (h) pollution
104. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
There are four skills to learn a language (a) ---(scientific). Writing is the (b)---(four) skill. It is (c)--- (essential) important for those who take formal (d)---(educate). Those who do not go to schools and colleges for (e) ---(institution) education do not read and write, but they can learn the mother tongue. This is possible only because of listening and speaking. But in the case of a foreign language, the process is (f)---(differ). The (g)---(learn) should learn it (h)---(methodical).
Answer: (a) scientifically (b) fourth (c) essentially (d) education (e) institutional (f) different (g) learners (h) methodically
105. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Education is one of the (a) ---(base) needs of a human being. It is essential for any kind of (b)--(develop). The poor socio-economic condition of Bangladesh can be (c)---(large) attributed to most people’s (d) ---(access) to education. Many (e) ---(literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and population control. If they are educated they could live a (f)---(health) and planned life. Education teaches us how to earn well and how to spend well. It (g)---(able) us to make the right choices in life and to perform our duties properly. It enhances our ability to raise crops, store food, protect the environment and carry out social (h)---(responsible).
Answer: (a) basic (b) development (c) largely (d) inaccessibility (e) illiterate (f) healthy (g) enables (h) responsibilities
106. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Our national flag is the symbol of our freedom and (a) ---(sovereign). It is also (b)---(symbol) of our integrity and solidarity. Only (c)---(territory) independence without sovereignty is not the real independence. Our national flag (d)---(minds) us of our glorious existence. It is also the emblem of our spirit, hopes and aspiration. We must (e)---(hold) its dignity. It is a great pity that some (f)---(treachery) people live in this country but do not pay (g)---(loyal) to the sovereignty of the country. They are really factors who worked against the war of (h)---(liberate).
Answer: (a) sovereignty (b) symbolical (c) territorial (d) reminds (e) upholds (f) treacherous (g) loyalty (h) liberation
107. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
We cannot (a)---(own) anything good. (b)---(Good) can be (c)---(attain) by (d)---(do) anything well. It is our(e)---(responsible) to be good(f)---(mental). Our good (g)----(decide) can lead us to the Zenith of success. We can become (h) ---(success) by doing all good deeds.
Answer: (a) own (b) goodness (c) attained (d) doing (e) responsibility (f) mentally (g) decision (h) successful
108. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Patience is a great virtue. A patient man faces (a) ---(difficult) (b) ---(patient). He does not grow (c) ---(patient). Nothing is (d)---(possible) for him. He does everything (e) ---(slow). (f)---(Actual) he leads a (g)---(comfort) life. He is (h)---(care) in all means
Answer: (a) difficulty (b) patiently (c) impatient (d) impossible (e) slowly (f) actually (g) comfortable (h) careful
109. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
Tree (a) ---(plan) is a must for (b) ---(ecology) balance. If trees are cut down and not planted (c) (proportionate) the country will face more and more problems. There should be laws so that the d) considerate people cannot cut down trees. (e)---(indiscriminate). Very often the (f) ---(editor) desk of new paper write on the (g)---(important) of tree plantation and (h)---(deforest) cause by many dishonest people.
Answer: (a) plantation (b) ecology (c) proportionately (d) inconsiderate (e) indiscriminately (f) editorial (g) importance (h) deforestation
110. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.
(a) ---(Kind) is a divine virtue. So we should not be (b) ---(kind) to the people in distress and even to (c) ---(low) animals. Some naughty boys (d) ---(joy) beating the lower animals like dogs and cats. This is an (e) ---(rational) behaviour. Animals can understand your act of kindness. If you are (f) ---(friend) with them, they can (g) ---(real) your kind behaviour. As a result, friendship grows instead of (h) ---(enemy).
Answer: (a) kindness (b) unkind (c) lower (d) enjoy (e) irrational (f) friendly (g) realize (h) enmity
111. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
(a)---(Learn) is a continuous process. We must be (b)---(preserve) to acquire knowledge. But mere (c)---(book) knowledge is not enough. Knowledge (d)---(lights) our mind. It removes the (e) ---(ignore) of darkness. It (f)---(broads) our outlook. It also helps us to lead a (g)---(prosper) life free from (h) ---(oppress).
Answer: (a) Learning (b) persevering (c) bookish (d) enlightens (e) ignorance (f) broadens (g) prosperous (h) oppression
112. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Most of our (a) ---(examine) cannot write out their examination papers (b) ---(fair) well. As they cannot (c) ---(stand) the questions (d) ---(proper), they often beat about the bush and (e) ---(length) the answers (f) ---(necessarily). But their answers should have (g) ---(accurate) and (h) ---(precise).
Answer: (a) examines (b) fairly (c) understand (d) properly (e) lengthen (f) unnecessarily (g) accuracy (h) precision
113. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
The computer has brought about a (a) ---(revolution) change in our life. But it was not invented (b) ---(night). Many (c) ---(science) are still working tirelessly to (d) ---(grade) it. Now it is also being used in the (e) education institutions. Today, multinational companies and (f) ---(organize) seek candidates who have computer knowledge. Where ever we go or we do, we just cannot (g) ---(regard) the importance of (h) ---(compute) in the 21st century.
Answer: (a) revolutionary (b) overnight (c) scientists (d) upgrade (e) educational (f) organizations (g) disregard (h) computer
114. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
There goes a proverb that health is wealth. A man with ill health has to drag a (a)---(pain) life. In order to lead a (b)---(health) life and remain (c)---(physical) fit, he has to avoid (d)---(healthy) food. It is (e)---(danger) to eat (f)---(poison) food. None should drink (g)---(pure) water. Because impure water is very (h)---(harm) to health.
Answer: (a) painful (b) healthy (c) physically (d) unhealthy (e) dangerous (f) poisonous (g) impure (h) harmful
115. Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with root words underlined in the text.
Bangladesh is a small country but has a huge (a)---(populate). Most people here live below the poverty line and cannot, therefore, afford to educate their (b)---(child). Many poor children either drop out of school just after a few years or (c) ---(simple) do not go to school at all. Despite this situation, we have far too many students to educate (d)---(compare) to the number of institutions (e)---(avail). Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges and universities to provide for the increasing number of students. But owing to (f)---(finance) and resource constraints the (g) ---(govern) can not find the requisite number of (h)---(education) institution.
Answer: (a) population (b) children (c) simply (d) compared (e) available(f) financial (g) government (h) educational
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