Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. Corruption is dishonesty (a) —— (use a participle to post-modify the noun) by people in position or power. We find (b) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) dishonesty in almost all sectors of our life, society and in government departments. At present corruption has been so (c) —— (pre-modify the verb) rooted in our national life that it becomes a curse. Businessmen, doctors, lawyers, service holders, teachers, politicians, engineers are (d) —— (post-modify the verb). We increase the problem (e) —— (use a participle to post-modify the verb) bribes. We do not want our papers (f) —— (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) stuck in the piles of dusty files. Thus, corruption is spreading (g) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb) like cancer. The corrupt people flourish at the expense of the society and the nation (h) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). This malpractice should be stopped (i) —— (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). Corruption is ingrained in human nature (j) —— (use a participle to post-modify the noun) power and pelf in pursuit of happiness.

উত্তর: (a) adopted/committed; (b) this; (c) deeply; (d) mostly corrupted; (e) giving/encouraging; (f) to remain; (g) rapidly/extensively; (h) as a whole; (i) at any cost/immediately/without delay; (j) desiring/ wishing for.

HSC English 2nd Paper Grammar : Use of modifiers CQ — Prosthuti প্রশ্নব্যাংক