Fill in the blanks with prepositions, articles and zero articles : George Washington was the first president of America. This great man was obedient (a) — his parents. (b) — the age of 15 he decided to go (c) — studies at (d) — excellent school in Europe, where his brother was studying and had made all (e) — preparations for crossing (f) — Atlantic Ocean. He ordered his people to put his necessary things (g) — the ship. As he was preparing to leave, he went to see his (h) — mother. She was not happy thinking that her son had to struggle (i) — lot to acquire (j) — education only at 15 . So, Washington did not go.

1.Fill in the blanks with suitable words:- Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a) ― of his kingdom. So, he was driven (b) ― from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) ― English for the defence of his country and (d) ― men. But he was (e) ― unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) ― his kingdom several $\times but every time he was$ defeated. So, he was (g) ― despair. One day while (h) ― in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six $\times it tried and every time it$ failed. But it did not give (i) ― its hope and finally at the seventh time it was successful (j) ― its attempt.

2.Fill in the blanks with suitable words:- Housing is one of the (a) ― problems of our (b) ―. Thousands of people in big cities (c) ― Dhaka and Chattogram dwell (d) ― the footpaths. In rural (e) ― also there is (f) ― acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) ― everyday. At present it is very (h) ― for the common people to afford (i) ― cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) ―.

3.Fill in the blanks with suitable words:- Punctuality is of (a) — value to a student. An unpunctual (b) — who is (c) — in the class will miss a part of his/her lesson and (d) — lag behind. But (e) — punctual student will learn his/her lesson in time and do (f) — in the examination. Punctuality is (g) — key (h) — success. We all (i) — be punctual (j) — our day to day life.

4.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: - An early (a) ― can enjoy (b) ― fresh air and oxygen (c) ― the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time $\to (d)$ ― his work properly. (e) ― the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) ― man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) ― sleep and idleness. He does not utilize time (h) ― doing his work properly. So everyone should make (i) ― habit of early (j) ―.

5.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.

6.Fill in the blanks with suitable words:- Honesty is (a) ― to be (b) ― best policy. An honest man never (c) ― from the path (d) ― morality. He is (e) ― by (f) ― but hated by (g) ―. (h) ― enemies believe and respect an (i) ― and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) ― our life.

7.Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank:- Time is very (a) ―. Time which is lost once is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) ― for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) ―, one must suffer (d) ― the long run. (e) ― the other hand, we can go a long way (f) ― have become great have made (g) ― realizing the value of time. Those who They never put (h) ― use of time. their work (i) ― tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) ― top position in society. So it is our duty to follow them.

8.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Illiteracy is not (a) ― boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) ―. It hinders all kinds (c) ― development of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) ― to us. Since we are not (e) ― of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) ― rate. As a result, we are (g) ― behind. We have to depend (h) ― the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) ― to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) ― of our country will be possible.

9.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Trees are (a) ― to man in many ways. They provide us (b) ― oxygen without which we cannot live more than a few minutes. They supply (c) ― with vitamin and food, give us shade and help $\to (d)$ ― drought and flood. Unfortunately, we cannot realize (e) ― importance of trees. We cut them (f) ― in large numbers (g) ― it is a suicidal attempt. (h) ― we do not stop (i) ― acts, soon our country will, no doubt, turn (j) ― a desert.

10.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Trees bear a great impact (a) ― the climate. If we destroy trees (b) ― random, one day the country will turn (c) ― a great desert. The country will bear the consequences of greenhouse (d) ―. Again there will be no rain and as a result the country will face a great crisis because ours is (e) ― agricultural country and our economy is dependent on (f) ―. Again our agriculture (g) ― on rain. So trees have a (h) -effect on our climate. Trees keep the soil strong. Trees save us (i) ― flood and many other natural (j) ―.

11.Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word in each blank :- Sleep is one of (a) ― most important factors (b) ― human life. (c) ― sound man cannot go (d) ― sleeping. Sleep is (e) ― healing medicine of the troubled (f) ―. It relieves physical and mental pain. Night is the proper time of (g) ―. So, if (h) ― man has to pass a sleepless night, he never feels well. He loses energy and peace of mind. As a result, he becomes indifferent (i) ― his (j) ― and responsibilities.

12.Fill in the blanks with suitable words: A man of (a) ― is respected always (b) ― after his death for his (c) ―. He is an (d) ― person who devotes himself with a view $\to (e)$ ― education in the society. He always (f) ― people how $\to (g)$ ― between right and wrong. (h) ― fact, he is the authentic person (i) ― the world should (j) ―.