Madhyamik English Grammar Suggestion 2026 : Grammar & Vocabulary

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The cultural programme (began/has begun/is beginning) just now. The artists (are performing/perform/were performing) beautifully. Everyone (is enjoying/was enjoying/enjoyed) the show.

has begun, are performing, is enjoying

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

I am looking forward ___ receiving a letter ___ you soon.

to, from, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. Let me do it. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Let it be done by me.

2. She said, “Thank you.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

She thanked me.

3. The boy was disobedient. So he was punished. (Join into a complex sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

The boy was punished because he was disobedient.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The army will investigate the incident.
2. The two friends quarrelled last night.
3. He recovered from his long illness.

[List: look into, fall out, come round, fall in]

(i) look into, (ii) fell out, (iii) came round

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about cities): (2×4=8)

1. relating to towns and cities: urban
2. the number of people living in a particular area: population
3. a chance to do something: opportunity
4. a difficult situation: challenge

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

By the time the fire brigade (arrived/arrives/had arrived), the fire (had destroyed/destroyed/was destroying) a major part of the building. The cause of the fire (is not known/was not known/has not been known) yet.

arrived, had destroyed, is not known

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is ___ M.A. ___ English. He is working as ___ teacher in a school.

an, in, a

B. (1×3=3)

1. They have done their duty. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Their duty has been done by them.

2. The teacher said to the girl, “Did you do this?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The teacher asked the girl if she had done that.

3. He must confess his fault to escape punishment. (Turn into a compound sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

He must confess his fault, or he will not escape punishment.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I will examine your report.
2. The man abandoned his family.
3. He manages the business.

[List: look after, give up, go through, give away]

(i) go through, (ii) gave up, (iii) looks after

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about health and medicine): (2×4=8)

1. a condition of the body in which a part is not working properly: disease/illness
2. the treatment of illness by doctors: medicine
3. a sign of a particular disease: symptom
4. easy to catch or spread: contagious/infectious

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The boy (is trying/has been trying/tried) to solve the sum for the last two hours but he (failed/has failed/had failed). He will approach his teacher tomorrow when he (will meet/meets/met) him.

has been trying, has failed, meets

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

___ honest man is respected everywhere. He is ___ man ___ principle.

An, a, of

B. (1×3=3)

1. I know him. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is known to me.

2. The teacher said to the students, “The sun rises in the east.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The teacher told the students that the sun rises in the east.

3. He is so weak that he cannot walk. (Rewrite using ‘too’)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is too weak to walk.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The fire was extinguished.
2. I cannot tolerate such rude behaviour.
3. The boy resembles his grandfather.

[List: put out, put up with, take after, take off]

(i) put out, (ii) put up with, (iii) takes after

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about travel): (2×4=8)

1. a journey to a place and back again: trip
2. to reach a place: arrive
3. something that is very beautiful and causes wonder: marvel
4. a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure: tourist

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

Yesterday, a group of children (were playing/played/had played) in the park when they (see/saw/had seen) a strange bird. It (was singing/is singing/sings) a sweet song.

were playing, saw, was singing

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He dived ___ the river and swam ___ the other bank ___ a few minutes.

into, to, in

B. (1×3=3)

1. Please post the letter. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

You are requested to post the letter. OR Let the letter be posted.

2. She said to me, “Will you help me?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

She asked me if I would help her.

3. He is poor. He is honest. (Join using a conjunction)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is poor but honest. OR Though he is poor, he is honest.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The patient will recover soon.
2. The police investigated the case.
3. He rejected my proposal.

[List: turn down, look into, come round, look for]

(i) come round, (ii) looked into, (iii) turned down

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about health): (2×4=8)

1. relating to the body: physical
2. the food that a person or animal usually eats: diet
3. the state of being free from illness or injury: health
4. to stop something from happening: prevent

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The train (left/had left/has left) before we reached the station. We (were waiting/waited/wait) for the next train. It finally (arrives/arrived/had arrived) an hour late.

had left, waited, arrived

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He lives ___ Kolkata ___ a small flat. He is very fond ___ his city.

in, in, of

B. (1×3=3)

1. Who taught you English? (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

By whom were you taught English?

2. The old man said, “Alas! I am undone.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The old man exclaimed in sorrow that he was undone.

3. He ran fast. He missed the bus. (Join into a complex sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

Though he ran fast, he missed the bus.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The doctors are trying to cure the patient.
2. The headmaster distributed the prizes.
3. The soldiers surrendered at last.

[List: give away, give in, bring round, bring up]

(i) bring round, (ii) gave away, (iii) gave in

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about sports): (2×4=8)

1. a game, competition, or activity needing physical effort and skill: sport
2. a person who has won a competition: champion
3. a strong feeling of excitement and eagerness: enthusiasm
4. to take part in an activity: participate

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The sun (having risen/had risen/rose), the fog disappeared. The birds started (to chirp/chirping/chirped). We (decided/have decided/were deciding) to go for a walk.

having risen, chirping, decided

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is suffering ___ fever. He has been confined ___ bed ___ three days.

from, to, for

B. (1×3=3)

1. The poem was written by her. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

She wrote the poem.

2. He said to his friend, “Please lend me your book.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

He requested his friend to lend him his book.

3. He is the best boy in the class. (Change to positive degree)
উত্তর দেখাও

No other boy in the class is as good as he.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The meeting was postponed.
2. The child was reared by his aunt.
3. Please extinguish the lamp.

[List: put out, put off, bring up, bring on]

(i) put off, (ii) brought up, (iii) put out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about pollution): (2×4=8)

1. the process of making air, water, soil etc. dirty: pollution
2. damaging to the environment: harmful
3. a substance that is poisonous: toxic
4. the world of nature, including land, sea and air: environment

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

When he (reached/was reaching/had reached) the library, he found that many students (were already gathered/had already gathered/gather) there. The librarian (announces/was announcing/announced) the new rules.

reached, had already gathered, was announcing

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is weak ___ English. He should take special care ___ it to get good marks ___ the examination.

in, of, in

B. (1×3=3)

1. They made him captain. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

He was made captain by them.

2. The boy said to his mother, “I am hungry.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The boy told his mother that he was hungry.

3. He is very old. He cannot work hard. (Join into a simple sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is too old to work hard.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I cannot understand what you are saying.
2. The enemy attacked the fort at night.
3. The strike was withdrawn.

[List: make out, call off, set in, set on]

(i) make out, (ii) set on, (iii) called off

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about technology): (2×4=8)

1. a new method, idea, or product: innovation
2. to change something completely: transform
3. easy to get or use: accessible
4. having a sudden and great effect: revolutionary

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The old sailor (narrated/was narrating/had narrated) his story. He (says/said/is saying) that he had seen many strange creatures. We (listened/are listening/had listened) to him with great attention.

was narrating, said, listened

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He put ___ the book ___ the table and went out ___ a hurry.

on, on, in

B. (1×3=3)

1. Let the door be shut. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Shut the door.

2. The player said, “Hurrah! We have won the match.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The player exclaimed with joy that they had won the match.

3. The sum is very difficult. I cannot solve it. (Join using ‘so…that’)
উত্তর দেখাও

The sum is so difficult that I cannot solve it.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I met my friend by chance.
2. The patient will die if not treated.
3. The firemen extinguished the fire with great difficulty.

[List: pass away, come across, put out, pass by]

(i) came across, (ii) pass away, (iii) put out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about festivals): (2×4=8)

1. a day of festivity or recreation: holiday
2. a special event that people celebrate: festival
3. connected with religion: religious
4. the beliefs and customs of a group of people: culture

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

It (rains/has been raining/rained) since morning. The roads (were flooded/are flooded/have been flooded). People (are facing/faced/had faced) great difficulty to move.

has been raining, are flooded, are facing

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is proud ___ his wealth. He looks down ___ the poor.

of, upon, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. She gave me a pen. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

I was given a pen by her. OR A pen was given to me by her.

2. My friend said to me, “Let us go for a picnic.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

My friend proposed/suggested to me that we should go for a picnic.

3. He saw a snake. He ran away. (Join into a simple sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

Seeing a snake, he ran away.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I can’t find the book I lost.
2. The boy was born in a rich family.
3. The brave soldiers continued fighting.

[List: carry on, come of, look for, look after]

(i) look for, (ii) came of, (iii) carried on

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about disasters): (2×4=8)

1. a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage: disaster
2. to save someone from a dangerous situation: rescue
3. a person who has escaped from their own country for political, religious, or economic reasons: refugee
4. help given to people in need: relief

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The students (were making/made/had made) a noise in the class when the teacher (entered/was entering/had entered). She (scolded/scolds/is scolding) them severely.

were making, entered, scolded

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is senior ___ me ___ two years. He is ___ very good person.

to, by, a

B. (1×3=3)

1. We must listen to his words. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

His words must be listened to by us.

2. The girl said, “What a beautiful sight!” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The girl exclaimed that it was a very beautiful sight.

3. He is not only foolish but also obstinate. (Use ‘besides being’)
উত্তর দেখাও

Besides being foolish, he is obstinate.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. Please do not despise the poor.
2. The patient has recovered from his illness.
3. He could not understand the problem.

[List: make out, look down upon, get over, get on]

(i) look down upon, (ii) got over, (iii) make out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about courage): (2×4=8)

1. the ability to do something that frightens one: courage
2. a person who is admired for their courage or outstanding achievements: hero
3. to face with courage: confront
4. a difficult or dangerous situation: peril

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The chief guest (distributed/was distributing/had distributed) the prizes after the function (was/is/had been) over. Everyone (cheered/cheers/was cheering) loudly for the winners.

distributed, was, cheered

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

The cat ran ___ the mouse. It jumped ___ the wall and disappeared.

after, over, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I am writing a letter. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

A letter is being written by me.

2. She said, “I will go to Delhi tomorrow.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

She said that she would go to Delhi the next day.

3. Man is mortal. (Turn into a negative sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

Man is not immortal.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The government has abolished the law.
2. He wears a white shirt.
3. Please continue your work.

[List: put on, carry on, do away with, do with]

(i) done away with, (ii) puts on, (iii) carry on

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about books): (2×4=8)

1. a written or printed work consisting of pages: book
2. a person who writes books: author
3. a place where books are kept for reading or borrowing: library
4. information or ideas of any kind: knowledge

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The thief (was caught/caught/had been caught) by the police last night. He (was trying/tried/has been trying) to escape when a neighbour (spotted/was spotting/spots) him.

was caught, was trying, spotted

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is known ___ his honesty. He is honest ___ his dealings.

for, in, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. The teacher is correcting our copies. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Our copies are being corrected by the teacher.

2. Rina said to her friend, “Where are you going?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

Rina asked her friend where she was going.

3. He is very rich. He can buy a car. (Join using ‘enough’)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is rich enough to buy a car.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I cannot tolerate this insult.
2. The man abandoned his evil ways.
3. The two brothers quarrelled over a small issue.

[List: fall out, give up, bear with, look over]

(i) bear with, (ii) gave up, (iii) fell out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about mountains): (2×4=8)

1. the activity of climbing mountains: mountaineering
2. the highest point of a mountain: summit/peak
3. a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose: expedition
4. involving a lot of risk: hazardous

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The magician (showed/was showing/had shown) many tricks. The children (enjoyed/are enjoying/had enjoyed) them very much. A boy from the audience (was called/called/had been called) to the stage.

showed, enjoyed, was called

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He arrived ___ the station just ___ time to catch ___ train.

at, in, the

B. (1×3=3)

1. The pupils are drawing a picture. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

A picture is being drawn by the pupils.

2. He said, “What a fool I am!” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

He exclaimed that he was a great fool.

3. He is wise. He is brave. (Join using ‘as well as’)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is wise as well as brave.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. We should not hate anyone.
2. The truth will be revealed soon.
3. She cannot endure such pain.

[List: look down upon, come out, bear, go through]

(i) look down upon, (ii) come out, (iii) bear

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about education): (2×4=8)

1. the process of teaching or learning in a school: education
2. a person who teaches: teacher
3. the ability to read and write: literacy
4. to give knowledge to someone: impart

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

If it rains, the match (will be cancelled/would be cancelled/was cancelled). The spectators (will have to/had to/have to) return home. Everyone (is praying/prays/prayed) for the rain to stop.

will be cancelled, will have to, is praying

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

The boy jumped ___ the pool and saved the child ___ drowning.

into, from, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. The hunter killed the tiger. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

The tiger was killed by the hunter.

2. The judge said to the witness, “Tell the truth.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The judge ordered the witness to tell the truth.

3. As soon as he saw the teacher, he ran away. (Use ‘No sooner…than’)
উত্তর দেখাও

No sooner had he seen the teacher than he ran away.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The price of petrol has increased.
2. The headmaster examined the answer scripts.
3. The thief escaped from the prison.

[List: go up, look over, break away, break into]

(i) gone up, (ii) looked over, (iii) broke away

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about democracy): (2×4=8)

1. a system of government by the whole population: democracy
2. the act of choosing someone in an election: vote
3. a person who is a member of a country: citizen
4. the state of being free: freedom

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

He (was reading/reads/had been reading) a book when I called on him. He (offers/offered/was offering) me a cup of tea. I (stayed/stay/am staying) there for an hour.

was reading, offered, stayed

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He takes pride ___ his knowledge. He is blind ___ his own faults.

in, to, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. He is known to me. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

I know him.

2. The mother said to her son, “May you live long.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The mother prayed that her son might live long.

3. I have a blue pen. (Turn into a complex sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

I have a pen which is blue.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The committee was established last year.
2. The fire started suddenly.
3. They published a magazine.

[List: break out, set up, bring out, set in]

(i) set up, (ii) broke out, (iii) brought out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about history): (2×4=8)

1. from a long time ago: ancient
2. a person who studies the past: historian
3. a building where objects of historical or scientific interest are kept: museum
4. to find something for the first time: discover

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The Earth (revolves/is revolving/has revolved) around the sun. This (is/was/has been) a universal truth. It was first (proved/proving/had been proved) by Copernicus.

revolves, is, proved

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

The boy is looking ___ his lost pen. He is very sorry ___ it.

for, for, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I received a phone call. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

A phone call was received by me.

2. Ravi said, “I have done my homework.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

Ravi said that he had done his homework.

3. She is both a singer and a dancer. (Split into two simple sentences)
উত্তর দেখাও

She is a singer. She is also a dancer.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The thief entered the house at night.
2. The school will close for the summer vacation.
3. I cannot remember the old days.

[List: break into, break up, call up, call off]

(i) broke into, (ii) break up, (iii) call up

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about space): (2×4=8)

1. a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft: astronaut
2. a vehicle used for travel in space: spacecraft
3. the universe beyond the earth’s atmosphere: space
4. a task undertaken by a group of people: mission

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

I (have been waiting/was waiting/wait) for my friend since 4 PM. He (promised/promises/has promised) to come. I hope he (will come/came/comes) soon.

have been waiting, promised, will come

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He sat ___ me. He did not speak ___ a single word ___ the whole time.

beside, a, for

B. (1×3=3)

1. Someone has stolen my pen. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

My pen has been stolen.

2. The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you late?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The teacher asked the boy why he was late.

3. He is very poor. He cannot buy this book. (Join into a simple sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is too poor to buy this book.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The student could not solve the problem.
2. He wore a new dress on his birthday.
3. The army finally surrendered.

[List: give in, work out, put on, work on]

(i) work out, (ii) put on, (iii) gave in

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about films): (2×4=8)

1. a person who directs a film: director
2. a person who acts in a play or film: actor
3. a story told through moving pictures: film/movie
4. the people who watch a film or play: audience

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The man (was driving/drove/had driven) his car at high speed when the accident (occurred/was occurring/occurs). He (was taken/is taken/took) to the hospital immediately.

was driving, occurred, was taken

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is afraid ___ dogs. He was hiding ___ the table.

of, under, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I saw him opening the box. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

He was seen opening the box by me.

2. The poor man said, “Oh God, have mercy on me.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The poor man prayed to God to have mercy on him.

3. He finished his work. He went home. (Join into a simple sentence using a participle)
উত্তর দেখাও

Having finished his work, he went home.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The meeting was cancelled due to bad weather.
2. He resembles his father.
3. The students could not understand the poem.

[List: make out, call off, take after, take over]

(i) called off, (ii) takes after, (iii) make out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about science): (2×4=8)

1. a person who studies science: scientist
2. a test done in order to learn something: experiment
3. a building used for scientific research: laboratory
4. something new that is found out: discovery

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

If you (study/will study/studied) regularly, you (will pass/would pass/pass) the examination. Success (depends/depended/will depend) on hard work.

study, will pass, depends

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is addicted ___ drinking. It is harmful ___ his health.

to, to, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. The boys are flying kites. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Kites are being flown by the boys.

2. The master said to the servant, “Get out of my sight.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The master ordered the servant to get out of his sight.

3. He is poor, but he is happy. (Turn into a simple sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

In spite of his poverty, he is happy.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The police are searching for the thief.
2. The patient died peacefully.
3. The committee rejected the proposal.

[List: look for, turn down, pass away, turn up]

(i) looking for, (ii) passed away, (iii) turned down

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about climate change): (2×4=8)

1. the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general: climate
2. a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere: global warming
3. very great in amount or degree: extreme
4. a long-term result of a particular action: consequence

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The students (were asked/asked/had asked) to assemble in the hall. The headmaster (will address/would address/addresses) them. The meeting (began/has begun/begins) at 11 AM.

were asked, would address, began

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is suffering ___ a bad cold. He should consult ___ doctor.

from, a, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I had written a novel. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

A novel had been written by me.

2. He said to me, “Are you well?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

He asked me if I was well.

3. The question is very easy. Everyone can answer it. (Join using ‘so…that’)
উত্তর দেখাও

The question is so easy that everyone can answer it.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The meeting was postponed.
2. The soldier surrendered to the enemy.
3. They started their journey early in the morning.

[List: give in, set out, put off, set up]

(i) put off, (ii) gave in, (iii) set out

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about music): (2×4=8)

1. a person who plays a musical instrument: musician
2. a set of notes producing a tune: melody
3. a pleasing combination of musical notes: harmony
4. the regular repeated pattern of sound: rhythm

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

When the rescue team (arrived/was arriving/had arrived), the flood victims (were shifted/had been shifted/are shifted) to a safer place. They (are now living/now live/now lived) in a temporary camp.

arrived, had been shifted, are now living

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is waiting ___ the bus stop. He has been waiting ___ half ___ hour.

at, for, an

B. (1×3=3)

1. The girl sings a song. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

A song is sung by the girl.

2. The father said to his son, “Do not run in the sun.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The father advised/forbade his son not to run in the sun.

3. He is the tallest boy in the class. (Use the comparative degree)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is taller than any other boy in the class.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The old building was demolished.
2. Please read the text carefully.
3. He was reared by his grandparents.

[List: go through, pull down, bring up, look into]

(i) pulled down, (ii) go through, (iii) brought up

6. Vocabulary (based on a general passage about wildlife): (2×4=8)

1. the act of protecting animals and plants: conservation
2. in danger of disappearing forever: endangered
3. an animal’s natural home: habitat
4. to kill an animal illegally: poach

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The book that I (borrowed/had borrowed/was borrowing) from the library last week (is/was/has been) very interesting. I (will return/am returning/returned) it tomorrow.

borrowed, is, will return

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is ___ honourable man. He is respected ___ his honesty and integrity.

an, for, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. They will have finished the work by then. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

The work will have been finished by them by then.

2. The policeman said to the thief, “Where have you kept the stolen goods?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The policeman asked the thief where he had kept the stolen goods.

3. The box is very heavy. I cannot lift it. (Join into a simple sentence using an infinitive)
উত্তর দেখাও

The box is too heavy for me to lift.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. He investigated the matter thoroughly.
2. The company published a new journal.
3. I unexpectedly met an old friend today.

[List: come across, look into, bring out, look for]

(i) looked into, (ii) brought out, (iii) came across

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about inventions): (2×4=8)

1. something that has never been made before: invention
2. a person who creates new things: inventor
3. completely new and causing a great change: revolutionary
4. to have an effect on a person or thing: impact

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The sun (having set/had set/set), we returned home. It (was getting/gets/had got) dark. We (were/are/had been) tired but happy.

having set, was getting, were

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is suffering ___ headache. He should take rest ___ a few days.

from, for, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. Do not insult the poor. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

Let the poor not be insulted. OR You are advised not to insult the poor.

2. The student said to the teacher, “Sir, please explain this poem again.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The student respectfully requested the teacher to explain that poem again.

3. She is very intelligent. She can solve any problem. (Join into a complex sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

She is so intelligent that she can solve any problem.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. I cannot remember his name.
2. The firemen extinguished the fire.
3. The man died in the accident.

[List: pass away, call up, put out, put off]

(i) call up, (ii) put out, (iii) passed away

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about forests): (2×4=8)

1. cutting down of trees on a large scale: deforestation
2. a variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat: biodiversity
3. extremely important: vital/critical
4. a serious, difficult, or dangerous situation: crisis

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The patient (had died/died/was dying) before the doctor came. The relatives (started/were starting/had started) crying. Everyone present (was/were/are) sad.

had died, started, was

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is sitting ___ the chair. There is ___ fan ___ his head.

on/in, a, over

B. (1×3=3)

1. The boy is known to me. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

I know the boy.

2. “Don’t make a noise in the class,” said the teacher to the students. (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The teacher ordered/forbade the students not to make a noise in the class.

3. He is poor. He is generous. (Join into a compound sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is poor but generous.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The secret will be revealed in due course.
2. The soldiers continued their march.
3. He quit smoking last year.

[List: give up, come out, carry on, carry out]

(i) come out, (ii) carried on, (iii) gave up

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about communication): (2×4=8)

1. the imparting or exchanging of information: communication
2. relating to the entire world: global
3. quickly and in a short time: rapidly
4. a system of words or signs that people use: language

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The ceremony (had already started/already started/was already starting) when we reached the hall. The chief guest (is delivering/was delivering/delivered) his speech. We (took/take/had taken) our seats quietly.

had already started, was delivering, took

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He agreed ___ my proposal. He is confident ___ his success.

to, of, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. People speak English all over the world. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

English is spoken all over the world.

2. The girl said to her mother, “I am going to school now.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The girl told her mother that she was going to school then.

3. He is the wisest man I have ever seen. (Change to positive degree)
উত্তর দেখাও

I have never seen so wise a man as he.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The fire spread rapidly.
2. The police are investigating the murder case.
3. I cannot endure this heat.

[List: look into, put up with, break out, break down]

(i) broke out, (ii) looking into, (iii) put up with

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about natural calamities): (2×4=8)

1. a violent shaking of the ground: earthquake
2. a very large amount of water that covers an area: flood
3. to leave a place because it is not safe: evacuate
4. a person who is hurt or killed in an accident: victim/casualty

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

While I (was crossing/crossed/had crossed) the road, I saw an old man who (was knocked down/knocked down/had been knocked down) by a car. People (rushed/are rushing/were rushing) to help him.

was crossing, was knocked down, rushed

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is fond ___ music. He listens ___ classical music every evening.

of, to, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. The postman delivers the letters. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

The letters are delivered by the postman.

2. The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the station?” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The stranger asked the boy if he could tell him the way to the station.

3. The news is too good to be true. (Omit ‘too’)
উত্তর দেখাও

The news is so good that it cannot be true.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The team started on its expedition.
2. The sick man died last night.
3. The teacher asked me to read the paragraph.

[List: pass away, set out, go through, go on]

(i) set out, (ii) passed away, (iii) go through

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about exploration): (2×4=8)

1. the action of travelling through an unknown area to learn about it: exploration
2. a person who explores an unfamiliar area: explorer
3. courage in the face of pain or grief: bravery
4. a long and difficult journey: voyage/expedition

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

As the bell (rang/rings/was ringing), the students (enter/entered/are entering) their classrooms. The teacher (has already arrived/had already arrived/already arrived).

rang, entered, had already arrived

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He is proud ___ his son’s success. His son is good ___ mathematics.

of, at, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I am known to them. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

They know me.

2. He said, “I have made a mistake.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

He confessed that he had made a mistake.

3. He is so honest that he cannot tell a lie. (Use ‘too’)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is too honest to tell a lie.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The thief escaped with the jewels.
2. Please consult a dictionary.
3. The company was established in 1990.

[List: look up, make off, set up, make out]

(i) made off, (ii) look up, (iii) set up

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about agriculture): (2×4=8)

1. the science or practice of farming: agriculture
2. a person who owns or manages a farm: farmer
3. the process of supplying land with water: irrigation
4. the season when crops are gathered: harvest

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

The announcement (was made/is made/has been made) yesterday that all schools (will remain/would remain/remain) closed today. So, the students (are enjoying/enjoy/enjoyed) an unexpected holiday.

was made, would remain, are enjoying

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

The train is running ___ time. It will arrive ___ platform no. 2.

on, at, – (no article/preposition needed)

B. (1×3=3)

1. I did not expect this from him. (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

This was not expected from him by me.

2. The teacher said to the students, “Be quiet and listen to my words.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

The teacher ordered the students to be quiet and listen to his words.

3. He is very clever. Nobody can fool him. (Join into a simple sentence)
উত্তর দেখাও

He is too clever to be fooled by anyone.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. They started their journey at dawn.
2. The brave man did not surrender.
3. I cannot tolerate such injustice.

[List: give in, set out, put up with, put on]

(i) set out, (ii) give in, (iii) put up with

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about conservation): (2×4=8)

1. to protect something from harm or destruction: conserve/protect
2. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat: biodiversity
3. a serious and immediate danger: threat
4. the action of making something smaller or less in amount: reduction

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (1×3=3)

He (has been suffering/was suffering/suffered) from fever for a week. He (is taking/took/has taken) medicine, but his condition has not (improved/improves/improving) much.

has been suffering, has taken, improved

5. Do as directed:

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: (1×3=3)

He divided the property ___ his two sons. He is ___ man of principle.

between, a, of

B. (1×3=3)

1. Who broke the glass? (Change the voice)
উত্তর দেখাও

By whom was the glass broken?

2. He said to me, “Good morning. I am happy to see you.” (Change into indirect speech)
উত্তর দেখাও

He wished me good morning and said that he was happy to see me.

3. The man is very weak. He cannot lift the box. (Join using ‘so…that’)
উত্তর দেখাও

The man is so weak that he cannot lift the box.

C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list to replace the words underlined: (1×3=3)

1. The firemen finally extinguished the fire.
2. He wore a mask to hide his face.
3. The government has rejected their demands.

[List: turn down, put out, put on, turn up]

(i) put out, (ii) put on, (iii) turned down

6. Vocabulary (based on a passage about social reform): (2×4=8)

1. a person who works to achieve social or political change: reformer/activist
2. a group of people with a common culture and living in a particular area: community
3. a fixed law or rule: legislation
4. the action of putting an end to a system or practice: abolition