Complete the passage using suitable connectors :- 21 February is a red-letter day in our national history. It is our pride (a) ― no nation of the world has ever fought for its language the way we fought. So it has been now declared as the International Mother Language Day. The proposal has been passed unanimously in the General Assembly of the UNESCO (b) ― some countries pointed out (c) ― the incident of 21st is related to the Bangalees only. (d) ―, the recognition of the day, (e) ― the International Mother Languages Day by UNESCO has upheld the prestige of Bangalees all over the world.

1.Complete the passage using suitable connectors:- A hare is a very speedy animal; (a) —, a tortoise moves very slowly. (b) —, it has a heavy shell on its back. (c) —, its legs are short. (d) —, it cannot move as fast as other animals. One morning a hare laughed at a tortoise for its slow motion. The hare asked the tortoise to run a race. (e) — the tortoise felt hurt, it agreed to the proposal of the hare.

2.Complete the passage using suitable connectors:- (a) ― I were a rich man, I would help others. People living under poverty line has the hope of better days (b) ― they do not get (c) ― they dream of. (d) ― their condition is getting from bad to worse. The only thing (e) ― they need is nothing but education.

3.Complete the passage using suitable connectors: Every citizen has some duties and responsibilities for his nation. (a) ― most of the people are careless in this respect. People of this country have achieved national identity at the cost of a great sacrifice (b) ― is still evaluated nationally (c) ― some selfish people never want to give them recognition. (d) ― we all should do some benevolent activities. (e) ― we will be guilty to the nation.

4.Complete the passage using suitable connectors : (a) ― population problem is one of the greatest problems in our country. (b) ― Bangladesh is a small country, it has a huge population. The government finds it difficult to provide basic necessities. (c) ― it has become a great concern to all. (d) ― solving this problem some necessary steps should be taken. In this regard general people should help the government. (e) ― the population growth is controlled, people will lead a happy life.

5.Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors:- An idle man does not do his work in right time. He puts off work of today for tomorrow. A student (a) ― neglects his daily lessons is sure to fail. A young man who idles away his time becomes a burden to the family (b) ― the society. His brain becomes the workshop of devils. It is said (c) — the devil tempts the busy man (d) — the idle man tempts the devil. (e) ― everyone should make the best use of time.

6.Complete the following passage, using suitable connectors in the blanks:- Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. $\to be$ honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. (c) —, Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very

7.Complete the passage with suitable connectors:- Student life is the best time in life (a) — almost every student is free from cares (b) — anxieties of life. He has nothing to do (c) — study. (d) — student, he should read novels, magazines, newspapers (e) — textbooks. a

8.Complete the passage using suitable connectors:- Gold is a bright precious metal. There are many metals cheaper (a) ― gold but look like it. They glitter well (b) ― fade in course of time. Actually there are many people in our society (c) ― are outwardly gentle and nice. But (d) ― a period of time, their real identity is revealed. (e) ―, all that glitters is not gold.

9.Complete the passage using suitable connectors:- Rural life and urban life have many common sides. (a) ― differences between them are greater. Rural people do not have adequate educational and medical facilities. (b) ―, they face problems with their communication network. (c) ―, the urban people enjoy educational and medical facilities. (d) ― the people of cities and towns enjoy a smooth and easy communication system. (e) ―, there is a rush of people to come to cities from villages every year.

10.Complete the passage using suitable connectors: None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) ― our lives on earth directly or indirectly depend on it. (b) ― it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) ― trees are planted, soon our country will turn into desert (d) ― there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) ―, we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

11.Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors: Global warming is increasing day by day (a) ― deforestation. We cut down trees (b) ― never think of planting more trees. (c) ― human and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) ― there will be no tree left for us. (e) ― we have to face bitter consequence of deforestation.

12.Complete the passage with suitable connectors: Trees are very important (a) ― they produce oxygen (b) ― is a must for man and all living beings. We must realize (c) ― they help us in many ways. (d) ― trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of carbon di-oxide in the atmosphere. (e) ― it will enhance greenhouse effect.