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6. A lion was drinking water from a brook. (a) - a lamb was also
drinking water from the downstream of the same brook. The lion swa the lamb and
decided to devour it. (b) - he was thinking about hwo to accomplish his evil
design. (c) - he hit upon a plan. (d) - the lion complained that the lamb was
disturbing him by muddying water. But the lamb said that he was drinking water
from downstream. (e) - the questions of muddying water on his part did not
arise. (f) - the lamb argued that it was the lion that was muddying the water
for him as he was drinking water upstream. (g) - the lion retorted that the
lamb spoke oil of him a year ago. (h) - the lamb said that he was not born a
year ago. The lion grwe into a rage. (i) - he said that perhaps his father
spokes ill of him last year. (j) - the lion had the right to take revenge and
kill the lamb.
Answers : (a) as; (b) so; (c) that; (d) while; (e) in fact; (f)
if; (g) which; (h) who; (i) and; (j) therefore/so
7. There have been significant changes in the types of
entertainment over time. Maû of these no longer exist. (a) - they do, people
keep looking for newer forms of entertainment. (b) - snake charming, puppet
shows, jatra, jarigan, sharigan and kabigan which were common forms of
entertainment in the past, have almost lost of their appeal. (c) -, radio used
to be a good source of entertainment. (d) - it is giving place to television
and to satellite channels in particular. (e) -, the entertainment business,
like other spheres of life, is getting westernized. (f) -, folk music or
palligeeti is nwo sung with western instruments. (g) -, modern music is nwo
fusing melodies from folk and traditional songs. (h) -, band and pop music is
becoming more and more popular particularly among the young generation. (i) -
sport has become a great source of entertainment today. (j) - football, which
used to be the most popular spectator sport in Bangladesh is gradually being
replaced by cricket.
Answers: (a) in fact; (b) by doing so; (c) certainly ; (d) and;
(e) eventually; (f) at present; (g) but; (h) sorrowfully; (i) as such; (j) so/
therefore
8. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. (a) - a flower is a symbol
of beauty and purity. Its sweet smell attracts one to all. (b) - flower
cultivation was very rare in our country. (c) - the scenario has changed. (d) -
many people cultivate flowers not only for enjoying their beauty but also for
earning money. (e) - in big cities and towns many flower shops have flourished.
Different kinds of flowers are sold there. (f) - the demand of flowers is
increasing day by day. (g) - they are of great use to us. (h) - we keep flowers
in flower vase to beautify our drawing room. (i) - during marriage ceremony we
decorate gate and vehicle with flowers. Thirdly, we express our love and
affection towards anyone with flowers. (j) - the use of flowers is very great.
Answers: (a) likewise; (b) in the past; (c) at present; (d) now;
(e) recently; (f) as a result; (g) truly speaking; (h) firstly; (i) secondly;
(j) so/hence
9. Food adulteration is a social problem. There is hardly any food
that is not adulterated. (a) -, a business syndicate is involved in this. (b)
-, they are bringing national health to the edge of death. (c) -, people taking
adulterated food will become gradually sick. (d) -, they will suffer from maû
complicated diseases. (e) -, they will die. (f) -, food adulteration has
reached in an alarming state in our country. (g) -, the authority concerned is
playing a silent role. (h) -, laws regarding this crime are not so strict. (i)
-, this crime is going to be out of control. (j) -, steps must be taken against
this heinous crime to save our life.
Answers: (a) even if; (b) thus; (c) once; (d) but now; (e) at present;
(f) consequently; (g) moreover; (h) nowadays; (i) besides/also; (j) but
10. Happiness lies in the mind of a man (a) - beauty lies in the
eyes of a beholder. (b) - we can say (c) - happiness comprises a state of mind.
A poor man can be happy with one lakh taka (d) - it has no importance for a
millionaire. (e) -, the source of happiness lies in us. (f) - we do good work
(g) - gives happiness to others, our own happiness also increases by leaps and
bounds. One way of doing this is to find out and go out to those (h) - may be
in need of our help. The highest form of happiness is derived when we help
others (i) - make them happy. (j) - in every religion, great importance is put
on the service of mankind.
Answers: (a) incidentally; (b)
so; (c) then; (d) at first; (e) so; (f) instead; (g) then; (h) again; (i)
therefore; (j) so
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