HSC English: Right Form Of Verbs Exercise With Answers

HSC English: Right Form of Verbs Exercise with Answers

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HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2024

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2024]

Once upon a time, there (a) — (be) a king who was very fond of (b) —(know) his future from the astrologers. A famous astrologer (c) — (stop) at his capital on his way to home. The king called on him to (d) — (know) about the future and the astrologer (e) — (tell) him something unpleasant. At this the king (f) — (get) furious and (g) — (condemn) him to death saying, “Men like you (h) — (live) to spoil the peace of the world.” But another thought (i) — (cross) his mind before the astrologer (j) — (send) for execution. “How long will you (k) — (live)?” asked the king. With ready wit, the astrologer said, “The stars (l) — (declare) that I shall die only a week before your majesty, so goodbye.” (m) — (hear) this, the king turned pale like a dead man and shouted, “Drive this wretch away, let him (n) — (come) here again.”

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(a) was
(b) knowing
(c) stopped
(d) know
(e) told
(f) got
(g) condemned
(h) live
(i) crossed
(j) was sent
(k) live
(l) declare
(m) Hearing
(n) not come

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dinajpur Board-2024]

We can’t help (a) __ (rely) on English. Now, English is (b) __ (use) as a common language for global communication. It (c) __ (recognize) as an international language. English is important for (d) __ (maintain) communication with our development partners. A good command over English as well as regular practices (e) __ (be) essential for us. 80% information of all the computers (f) __ (be) in English. With a view to (g) __ (exchange) our views with the rest of the world, we have to (h) __ (learn) English. Moreover, we (i)__ (provide) with the good scope of (j)__ (enjoy) the best books through English. English (k) __ (be) now no longer the native speaker’s language. Now it (l) __ (belong) to the world’s people. It is high time we (m) __ (pay) more attention to English. Otherwise, we (n) ___ (lag) behind.

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(a) relying
(b) used
(c) is recognized
(d) maintaining
(e) is
(f) is
(g) exchanging
(h) learn
(i) are provided
(j) enjoying
(k) is
(l) belongs
(m) paid
(n) will lag

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Barishal Board-2024]

Tigers (a) __ (know) as ferocious animals. But they hardly (b) __ (kill) any animal when they are not hungry. Usually the tigers (c) __ (reside) in the deep forest. They are hardly (d) __ (see) in the open unless there (e) __ (to be) a strong necessity. They often remain (f) __ (hide) under the deep green in search of the prey. Whenever they (g) __ (discern) any prospective prey, they take a pose to (h) __ (fall) upon it. Tigers often (i) __ (unite) themselves to (j) __ (attack) their prey from different directions. An adult tiger (k) __ (devour) 20 to 30 kilograms of meat at a single meal. In our Sundarbans the number of tigers (l) __ (decrease) day by day. Poaching and illegal trafficking (m) __ (to be) the main reasons of decrease. So the concerned authority should be committed to (n) __ take) action to protect the tigers.

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(a) are known
(b) kill
(c) reside
(d) seen
(e) is
(f) hidden
(g) discern
(h) fall
(i) unite
(j) attack
(k) devours
(l) is decreasing
(m) are
(n) taking

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Rajshahi Board-2024]

The life of our farmers (a) __ (be) full of hardships. Many a farmer (b) __ (not know) how to cultivate scientifically. They (c) __ (work) hard from dawn to dusk. But their toil (d) __ (go) awry due to lack of scientific knowledge. Our government offers a lot of opportunities to them with a view to (e) __ (eliminate) their sufferings. Unfortunately, they (f) __ (not avail) themselves of those opportunities. It is time they (g) __ (to get) scientific education and all concerned (h) __ (to help) them. If they (i) __ (to educate), they (j) __ (to contribute) better to the prosperity of the country. The prosperity of our country (k) __ (to lie) in their proper education. (l) __ (to educate) a farmer (m) __ (mean) educating a family and a nation. And, it (n) __ (to result) in greater success in every sector of the country.

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(a) is
(b) does not know
(c) work
(d) goes
(e) eliminating
(f) do not avail
(g) got
(h) helped
(i) were educated
(j) would contribute
(k) lies
(l) Educating
(m) means
(n) may result / results.

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jashore Board-2024]

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Biswas,

We are very (a) __ (concern) about your son Rahel’s behaviour. He (b) __ (play) truant from school three times last month. When he (c) __ (come) to class, he usually (d) __ (not concentrate) on his lessons. He does not seem to understand texts and never (e) __ (ask) any questions. The only time he (f) __ (show) any initiative is in (g) __ (make) excuses for not (h) __ (to have) (i) __ (do) his homework. Although he (j) __ (have) a natural talent for art, he even (k) __ (not take) any interest in art lessons. This is (l) __ (disappoint), because even last year he (m) __ (be) attentive in his studies. We hoped he (n) __ (win) a scholarship.

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a) concerned
b) played
c) comes
d) doesn’t concentrate
e) asks
f) shows
g) making
h) having
i) done
j) has
k) doesn’t take
l) disappointing
m) was
n) would win

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Mymensingh Board-2024]

Man has unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He is never (a) __ (satisfy) with what he already (b) __ (know) and (c) __ (see). Naturally he (d) __ (want) to know and (e) __ (see) more and more. This curiosity for (f) __ (know) more has (g) __ (inspire) him (h) __ undertake) and (i) __ (carry) out difficult and dangerous tasks which eventually (j) __ (result) in epoch making discoveries and inventions and (k) __ (lead) him in his long and continuous journey from his helpless state of caveman to his present situations of power and progress. He (l) __ (be) helpless still now, he would not have (m) __ (be) able to control all powers and forces. (n) __ (invent) so many technologies he now controls almost all destructive powers and forces.

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a) satisfied
b) has known
c) seen
d) wants
e) see
f) knowing
g) inspired
h) to undertake
i) carry
j) have resulted / resulted
k) led/have led
l) is/has been
m) been
n) Inventing

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board-2024]

Students get themselves (a) __ (admit) into universities for higher education The acquire higher education from two streams; one is public and the other is private. The private universities (b) __ (be) open to all but one has to (c) __ (face) tough (b) competition for (d) __ (get) a seat there. The public universities are cheaper in terms of tuition fees. They (e) __ (offer) residential and boarding facilities at subsidized rates. But public universities often (f) __ (face) a number of problems. Student politics (g) __ (play) a vital role in (h) __ (deteriorate) the academic environment there. As a result, students (i) __ face) session jam. So, the conscious and moneyed persons (j) __ (impress) by the private universities. Since this is the age of privatization, the private universities (k) __ (become) popular day by day Besides, it is less difficult (l) __ (get) a seat in a private university but here they are to pay a lot. However, the private sectors have some limitations. In fact, the two streams should (m) __ (develop) in a balanced way. Because, both sectors are playing important roles with a view to (n) __ (make) the nation highly educated.

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(a) admitted
(b) are
(c) face
(d) getting
(e) offer
(f) face
(g) plays
(h) deteriorating
(i) face
(j) are impressed
(k) are becoming
(l) to get
(m) be developed
(n) making

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Chattogram Board-2024]

Relationships (a) __ (be) of different kinds. Some (b) __ (be) familial and intimate, (c) __ (form) by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some (d) __ (make) in school where we (e) __ (form) close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationship can also (f) __ (foster) in workplace, which may quickly (g) __ (change) from professional to social. There (h) __ (be) relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they can’t (i) __ (part) with. All these relationships (j) __. (keep) us close to each other and (k) __ (provide) us all kinds of support love and affection. A person (l) __ (have) no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There (m) __ (be) no one to laugh or (n) __ (cry) with him/her.

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(a) are
(b) are
(c) formed
(d) are made
(e) form
(f) be fostered
(g) change
(h) are
(i) part
(j) keep
(k) provide
(l) having
(m) is
(n) cry

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2023

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2023]

Student life is the best time for (a) __ (prepare) ourself for future. It is (b) __ (call) the seed time of life. So during this period of life students mustn’t (c) __ (waste) time. The main pursuit of the students (d) __ (be) study. They should prepare themselves for the life (e) __ (lie) ahead. They should also (f) __ (participate) in co-curricular activities. By (g) __ (read) newspaper they will know what (h) __ (happen) in the world. When the country (i) __ (face) with a natural calamity, they should (j) __ (come) forward with a view to (k) __ (remove) the sufferings of the affected people. Even in normal times they (l) __ (engage) themselves in acts of social service. The students con not do well in the examination without (m) __ (work) hard. It is a pity that many students are trying to (n) __ (succeed) in the shortest and easiest way.

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(a) preparing;
(b) called;
(c) waste;
(d) is;
(e) lying;
f) participate;
(g) reading;
(h) is happening;
(i) is faced;
(j) come
(k) removing;
(l) should engage;
(m) working;
(n) succeed

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Rajshahi Board-2023]

If all the children (a) __ (go) to school, the country (b) __ (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up education, the govt. (c) __ spend) more money. Subsidies must (d) __ (give) in the education sector. Teachers (e) __ (need) to (f) __ (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g) __ (bring) under “Food for Education” programme. We (h) __ (take) care that no institution (i) __ (close) down due to political clashes. All concerned (j) __ (be) conscious about it. If we cannot (k) __ (keep) pace with the present world, we (l) __ (lag) behind. For this we have to (m) __ (ensure) education for all and set a bright prospect for (n) __ (implement) all necessary steps.

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(a) went /go;
(b)would get/ will get;
(c) should/ must spend;
(d) be given;
(e) need;
(f) be trained;
(g) be brought;
(h) should take;
(i) closes;
(j) should/ must be;
(k) keep;
(l) will lag;
(m) ensure;
(n) implementing

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board-2023]

Newspaper (a) __ (consider) the people’s parliament. The newspaper (b) __ (play) a vital role in modern civilization. It (c) __ (call) to be the mirror of the world. We must (d) __ (develop) the habit of (e) __ (read) the newspaper daily. It helps us (f) __ (acquire) general knowledge, which (g) __ (be) essential for our education. Nobody (h) __ (maintain) contact with the outside world without reading the newspaper. Mere bookish knowledge (i) __ (be) not sufficient in the struggle of life. A man who (j) __ (read) the newspaper daily (k) __ (be) like a creature of the narrow well. Being ignorant of current topics, he cannot (l) __ (take) part in the talks and discussions in an enlightened society and he (m) __ (live) like a fish out of water in it. Students (n) __ (ask) for reading newspaper daily.

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(a) is considered;
(b) plays;
(c) is called;
(d) develop;
(e) reading;
(f) to acquire;
(g) is;
(h) can maintain;
(i) is;
(j) reader;
(k) is:
(l) take;
(m) can not live;
(n) are asked

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Mymensingh Board-2023]

Cricket (a) __ (be) a popular game. Now-a-days, people (b) __ (long) to watch it to get pleasure. Cricket (c) __ (call) a gentlemen’s game too. A bond of friendship (d) __ (create) among the playing nations. The Bangladesh national cricket team is popularly (e) __ (know) as the Tigers. Our cricket team (f) __ (be) very organized. It already (g) __ (prove) its worth in many an international match. Our cricketers (h) __ (be) capable of (i) __ (compete) with the renowned cricket teams of the world. The prestige of our country already (j) __ (go) up in the international arena; thanks to our cricket team. In spite of its renown, sometimes our cricket team (k) __ (shock) us by (l) __ (perform) poorly. Even after that, we believe, our cricketers (m) __ outshine) all other competitors in future. However, they (n) __ (need) more vigorous practice to reach their goals.

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(a) is;
(b) long;
(c) is called;
(d) is created;
(e) known;
(f) is;
(g) has proved;
(h) are;
(i) competing;
(j) has gone;
(k) shocks;
(l) performing;
(m) will outshine;
(n) need

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Barishal Board-2023]

On 26 March, 1971, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (a) __ (declare) the independence of Bangladesh. (b) __ (follow) this declaration, a war began between the freedom-loving Bangalees and the brutal forces of West Pakistan, (c) __ (result) the independence of Bangladesh. The Pakistani Military Janta (d) __ (base) in West Pakistan (e) __ (launch) the Operation Searchlight against the unarmed people of East Pakistan (f) __ (initiate) genocide in Bangladesh. In response to the violence, members of Mukti Bahini (g) __ (start) a mass guerrilla war against the occupation forces. People from all walks of life (h) __ (respond) to the call of Bangabandhu and joined the war (i) __ (liberate) their dear motherland. The war (j) __ (continue) for about nine months. The heroic sons of the soil made the supreme sacrifices with a view to (k) __ (snatch) away the long-cherished freedom and thus (l) __ (establish) Bangladesh as an independent country in the world map. Now, it (m) __ (be) our bounden duty (n) __ (uphold) the freedom of the country.

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(a) declared;
(b) Following;
(c) resulting;
(d) based;
(e) launched;
(f) initiating;
(g) started;
(h) responded;
(i) to liberate;
(j) continued;
(k) snatching;
(l) established;
(m) is;
(n) to uphold.

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dinajpur Board-2023]

Deforestation (a) __ (mean) cutting down trees at random. It (b) __ (cause) mainly by a group of dishonest people. They cut trees (c) __ (make) profit. Ordinary people also (d) __ (use) trees as fuel and furniture. Because of (e) __ (cut) more and more trees, we are going (f) __ (face) a great danger in the coming future. We (g) __ (know) that oxygen (h) __ (supply) by trees for animals Without (i) __ (take) oxygen, we cannot live a single moment. If trees (j) __ (cut) down in this way, the amount of carbon dioxide (k) __ (increase) in the atmosphere. As a result, the heat (l) __ (rise). It (m) __ call) greenhouse effect. (n) __ (enjoy) a peaceful life, we must plant more and more trees.

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(a) means;
(b) is caused;
(c) to make;
(d) use;
(e) cutting;
(f) to face;
(g) know;
(h) is supplied;
(i) taking;
(j) are cut;
(k) will increase;
(l) will rise;
(m) is called;
(n) To enjoy

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jashore Board-2023]

Dhaka, the world’s densest and fastest growing city, (a) __ (face) unbearable traffic jams. There (b) __ (be) many reasons for this. The ever-increasing number of vehicles and population (c) __ (be) the main reason. During a traffic jam, people (d) __ (has) to suffer much. They have to (e) __ (move) inch by inch. They have to wait on roads hours after hours (f) __ (face) unbearable sufferings. Again, the roads of Dhaka city (g) __ (be not) spacious. Only seven percent of Dhaka city is (h) __ (cover) by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. If anybody falls in a traffic jam, he (i) __ (not know) when he will reach home. Sometimes, a distance of 1km (j) __ (take) an hour to cross. Office and school goers find it very difficult (k) __ (reach) their destination in time. Our government (l) __ (try) heart and soul to solve this problem. Flyovers (m) __ (build) in different places in order to control traffic jam. Besides, traffic police and sergeants (n) __ (see) filing cases against vehicles breaking road transport rules. But still, it is becoming impossible to control traffic jam.

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(a) faces;
(b) are;
(c) is;
(d) have;
(e) move;
(f) facing;
(g) are not;
(h) covered;
(i) does not know;
(j) takes/can take;
(k) to reach;
(l) is trying;
(m) are built/are
being built;
(n) are seen

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Sylhet Board-2023]

It is natural that a man cannot (a) __ (live) alone. He always (b) __ (need) a company. He has to (c) __ (express) his thought and ideas, (d) __ (think) others while the others (e) __ (be) of the same needs. He (f) __ (have) also the need of others for (g) __ (ensure) their safety and comfort. So, he is bound (h) __ (live) with others (i) __ (make) an institution and it (j) __ (call) society. Society (k) __ (be) the first organization which (l) __ (make) by our primitive ancestors. They (m) __ (be) the first to contribute to (n) __ (develop) the civilization.

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(a) live;
(b) needs;
(c) express;
(d) thinking;
(e) are;
(f) has;
(g) ensuring;
(h) to live;
(i) to make/ making;
(j) is called;
(k) is;
(l) was made;
(m) were;
(n) developing [Note: Contribute to Noun (Gerund) বসাতে হবে]

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2022

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2022]

When I was a child I (a) __ (be) afraid of the dark, and I(b) __ (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I feared that monsters (c) __ (climb) in through my bedroom window. Every sound I (d) __ hear struck fear into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e) __ (sleep) on The floor at the foot of my parent ‘s bed. Now that I (f) __ (be) almost twenty, I obviously do better than what I (g) __ (do) as a child. However, I (h) __ be) still scared of bedtime. I hate (i) __ (sleep) alone and I steel keep a tiny night-light on. And before I go to bed, I double-check every door and every window to make sure that they(j) __ (be) locked.

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(a) was
(b) went
(c) would climb
(d) heard
(e) slept
(f) was
(g) did
(h) was
(i) sleeping/to sleep
(j)are.

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board-2022]

(a) __ (acquire) knowledge is not limited to any age or time. It can (b) __ (gain) by any person all through the life. It (c) __ (be) like unlimited wealth which can never (d) __ (finish). However, the level of a person’s knowledge (e) __ (develop) with his dedication, patience and continuity. A person (f) __ (have) some new knowledge through regular observation and experimentation. The progress of human being largely (g) __ (depend) on the growth of knowledge in various fields in positive and constructive ways. For example, Newton (h) __ (discover) a theory of gravitation and there are many famous scientists who (i) __ (invent) amazing things (j) __ (make) life easy on the earth.

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(a) Acquiring;
(b) be gained;
(c) is;
(d) be finished;
(e) develops;
(f) may have;
(g) depended;
(h) discovered;
(i) have invented;
(j) making

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Chattogram Board-2022] [CB.'16]

Parents (a) — (be) blessings of God to us. When a child (b) — (bear), their joys (c) — (know) no bounds. They (d) — (start) (e) — (think) of (f) — (nurse) and (g) — (bring) up their children. They (h) — (remain) safe under the custody of their parents since birth. Parents never mind (i) — (take) pains for the upbringing of their off-spring. We (j) — never (offend) our parents.

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a) are
(b) is born
(c) know
(d) start
(e) thinking
(f) nursing
(g) bringing
(h) remain
(i) taking
(j) should never offend

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Sylhet Board-2022]

COVID-19 (a) — (transmit) when people (b) — (breathe) in air contaminated by droplets and small airborne particles (c) — (contain) the virus. The risk of breathing these in (d) — (be) highest when people (e) — (be) in close proximity, but they (f) — (inhale) over longer distances, particularly indoors. Transmission also (g) — (occur) if splashed or (h) — (spray) with contaminated fluids in the eyes, nose or mouth, and rarely via contaminated surfaces. People remain contagious for up to 20 days, and (i) — (spread) the virus even if they (j) — (not develop) symptoms.

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a) transmits/ is transmitted;
b) breathe;
c) containing;
d) is;
e) are;
f) inhale/can inhale;
g) occurs/ can occur;
h) sprayed;
i) may/can spread;
j) don’t develop

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Barisal Board-2022]

Road mishap (a) _ (happen) in our country almost everyday. Recently it (b) __ (rise) to an alarming rate (c) _ (take) a heavy toll on human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) _ (travel ) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving, (e) _ causes road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) _ (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) _ (lessen) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect. While (h) _ (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) _ (climb) on the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) _ (control) road accidents.

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(a) happen,
(b) has risen,
(c) taking,
(d) travels,
(e) causes,
(f) violating,
(g) lessened,
(h) crossing,
(i) climbing,
(j) controlling.

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2019

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board2019]

Cricket is a popular game. Both the young and the old (a) — (get) pleasure from this game. In fact, cricket (b) — (call) the gentlemen’s game. It (c) — (entertain) us with politeness and discipline. A sense of brotherhood and fraternity (d) — (create) among the playing nations through it. At present, cricket is the most popular game in Bangladesh. The English (e) — (play) it here in this subcontinent and since then it (f) — (become) an integral part of our entertainment. Our team (g) — (consist) of skilled players. They already (h) — (show) their performance in several matches. But it is a matter of sorrow that sometimes our players (i) — (play) so poorly that our countrymen (j) — (become) astonished. A proverb (k) — (go) that practice (l) — (make) a man perfect. Our cricketers (m) — (practise) vigorously so that they (n) — (do) better performance in future.

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a) get;
b) is called;
c) entertains;
d) is created;
e) played/used to play;
f) has become/became;
g) consists;
h) have already shown;
i) play;
j) become;
k) goes;
l) makes;
m) must/have to/should practise;
n) can do.

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Rajshahi Board2019]

A poor man was once (a) _ (put) in jail, although he (b) _ (do) no wrong. After a long time, the king of the state (c) _ (visit) the jail and the man told him that he was innocent but a case (d) _(file) against him by some of his enemies. The king (e) _ (inquire) privately and (f) _ (find) that it was true. He (g) _ (give) the man some money and set him free. He went straight to the market. In a shop, there wild birds (h) _ (keep) in cages for sale. He said to shopkeeper, I wish to buy all the birds of your shop. These birds unjustly (i) – (imprison) and I like to (j) _ (set) them free.

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(a) put
(b) did
(c) visited
(d) was filed
(e) inquired
(f) found
(g) gave
(h) were kept
(i) imprisoned
(j) set

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board2019]

(a) _ (Teach) is a noble profession. A teacher (b) _ (teach) his students from’ the core of his heart. He teaches his students with a view to (c) _ (give) the light of education. By (d) _ (get) the light of education, students can (e) _ (enlighten) their inside. The students(f) _ (learn) their lessons now as their teachers (g) _ (instruct) them. But the students now-a-days act as though they (h) _ (know) everything. They are not (i) _ (pay) heed to their teacher’s advice. But the students must be careful in their studies lest they (j) _ (fail) to secure good marks.

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(a) Teaching/ To teach
(b) teaches/should teach
(c) giving
(d) getting
(e) enlighten
(f) should learn/ are learning
(g) instruct/have instructed
(h) knew
(i) paying
(j) should/might fail

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jashore Board2019]

Kuakata, locally (a) _ (know) as Sagar Kannya (b) _ (be) an uncommon scenic-spot of Bangladesh. Kuakata (c) _ (take) its origin from the story of a ‘Kua” or well-dug on the sea-shore. It (d) _ (allow) a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach: The beach (e) _ (have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f) _ (slope) gently into the Bay and (g) _ (bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h) _ (ply) in the Bay of Bengal and (i) _ (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j) _ (take) to preserve the beauty of the famous beach.

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(a) known
(b) is
(c) takes
(d) allows
(e) has
(f) slopes
(g) bathing
(h) plying
(i) surfìng
(j) should take

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Sylhet Board 2019]

When I was a child I (a) _ (be) afraid of the dark, and I (b) _ (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I feared that monsters (c) _ (climb) in through my bedroom window and kill me. And every sound I (d) _ (hear) struck fear into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e) _ (sleep) on the floor at the foot of my parents’ bed. Now I (f) _ (do) what I (g) _ (do) as a child. However, I (h) _ (be) still scared of bedtime. I hate (i) _ (sleep) alone, and I still keep a tiny night-light on. And before I go to bed, I double-check every door and every window to make sure that they (j) _ (be) locked.

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(a) was
(b) went
(c) would climb
(d) heard
(e) slept
(f) am
(g) did
(h) am
(i) sleeping
(j) are

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Chattogram Board 2019]

Man is a social and rational being. He (a) _ (have) freedom of choice, thought and expression. But everybody should (b) _ (consider) that he is not the only person in a society. There(c) _ (be) many persons in the society and they (d) _ (have) the same right that one (e) _ (expect) from one’s society. So, to (f) _ (form) a peaceful society one should be watchful to see that other’s rights are not violated. Every citizen must (g) _ (cultivate) the habit of obeying the rules and regulations of the society. Selfishness (h) _ (not help) the society. Rather it (i) _ (destroy) the peace and happiness of others. So, we all (j) _ (think) of the greater interest of the society.

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(a) has
(b) consider
(c) are
(d) have
(e) expects
(f) form
(g) cultivate
(h) does not help
(i) destroys/will destroy
(j) should think

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dinajpur Board 2019]

Most often people who(a) _ (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) _ (be) great conquerors and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c) _ (help) civilization forward are often never (d) _ (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) _ (set) a broken leg or (f) _ (launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) _ (calculate) the length of a year. The great men are those who (h) _ (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of civilization. On the contrary, the condemned men are those who (i) _ (cause) bloodshed and violence in the world. All of us (j) _ (adore) the great men of the world.

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(a) appear
(b) are
(c) help
(d) mentioned
(e) set
(f) launched
(g) calculated
(h) work
(i) cause
(j) should adore

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2018

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [HSC All Board-2018]

If all the children of Bangladesh (a) _ (go) to school, the country(b) _ (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To boost up education, the government (c) – (spend) more money. Subsidies must (d) _ (give) in the education sector. Teachers (e) _ (need) to (f) _ (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g) _ (bring) under “Food for Education” programme. We (h) _ (take) care that no institution (i) _ (close) down due to political clashes. All concerned (j) _ (be) conscious about it.

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(a) go
(b) will get
(c) should spend
(d) be given
(e) need
(f) be trained
(g) be brought
(h) must take
(i) will be closed/ might be closed
(j) must be/ should be

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2017

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2017]

Road mishap (a) — (happen) in our country almost every day. Recently it (b) — (rise) to an alarming rate (c) — (take) á heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) — (travel) in a bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e) — (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) — (violate) traffic rules. Road accidents can be (g) — (lessen) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious in this respect. While(h) — (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) — (climb) in the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) — (control) road accidents.

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(a) happens
(b) has risen
(c) taking
(d) travels
(e) causes
(f) violating
(g) lessened
(h) crossing
(i) climbing
(j) controlling

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Rajshahi Board-2017]

It has been over three hundred years since emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi (a) — (build) the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife in Agra. Architecturally, it (b) — (be) one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The building (c) — (make) of fine white marble with inlays of coloured marble. It (d) — (have) eight sides and many open arches. It (e) — (rest) on a platform or terrace of red sandstone. Four slender white towers, (f) — (rise) from the corners of the terrace. A large dome (g) — (stand) above the center of the building. Around this large dome there (h) — (be) four smaller domes. Just inside the outer walls, there is an open corridor from which the visitors (i) — (look) through carved marble screens into a central room. The bodies. of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz (j) — (lie) in two graves below this room. [RB.’17]

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(a) built
(b) is
(c) is/ was made
(d) has
(e) rises
(f) have risen/ rise
(g) stands
(h) are
(i) look/can look
(j) lie

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board-2017]

English (a) — (be) the most widely used international language. It (b) — (learn) to communicate with the foreigners for various purposes such as (c) — (maintain) co-operation, co-existence and exchanging business information. ‘There are also certain jobs which (d) — (require) a good functional knowledge of English. The jobs of a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tour guide, a mechanic, a receptionist of an international, hotel, an executive of a multinational firm etc. (e) — (be) a few of them. Besides, a student (f) — (wish) to go for higher studies must learn English because the books on advanced education are mostly (g) — (write) in English. So, the importance and demand of learning English in our country can, in no way, be (h) — (ignore). Rather, we should (i) — (put) high importance on (j) — (learn) English to make room for ourselves in the competitive world.

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(a) is
(b) is learnt
(c) maintaining
(d) require
(e) are
(f) wishing
(g) written
(h) ignored
(i) put
(j) learning

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jashore Board-2017]

Most of the people who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) — (be) great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really(c) — (help) civilization forward are often never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first:(e) — (set) a broken leg, or launched a sea worthy boat or (f) — (calculate) the length of a year, but we (g) — (know) all about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, so much so that on all the highest pillars in the great cities of the world you (h) — (find) figures of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think that most people (i) — (believe) that the greatest countries are those that(j) — (beat) in the battle the greatest number of countries and ruled over them as conquerors.

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(a) appear
(b) are
(c) help
(d) mentioned
(e) set
(f) calculated
(g) know
(h) can/may/will find
(i) believe
(j) beat

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Sylhet Board-2017]

Jerry is an orphan. He (a) — (come) to the orphanage at the age of four. He(b)-(lose) his parents in his infancy. Then, he (c) — (commit) to the care of the orphanage. He could hardly (d)-(recollect) his parents’ memory. In spite of (e) — (be) an orphan, he had developed a strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality (f) — (draw) him close to the writer. The writer (g) — (impress) with him. She started (h) — (show) affection for him. Jerry (i) — (take) her for his mother. He fabricated a lie(j) — (win) her heart.

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(a) came
(b) lost
(c) was committed
(d) recollect
(e) being
(f) drew/ had drawn
(g) was impressed
(h) showing
(i) took
(j) to win

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Barishal Board-2017]

Air (a) — (be) an important element of the environment. But it is constantly being(b) — (pollute) in many ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) —- (do) many works. This fire emits smoke which (d) — (contaminate) air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) — (burn) fuel. Air pollution also (f) — (happen) when coal and oil (g) — (burn). Mills and factories can be(h) — (hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) — (check) air pollution. Otherwise, we (j) — (suffer) a lot.

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(a) is
(b) polluted
(c) do
(d) contaminates
(e) burning
(f) happens
(g) are burnt
(h) held
(i) checked
(j) will suffer

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Chattogram Board-2017]

The liberation war of Bangladesh inspired many artists, singers and cultural activists. Eminent artiste Shaheen Samad (a) — (join) Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the liberation war. She along with others (b) — (inspire) millions with her voice (c) — (raise) funds for the refugee camps. The cultural troupe used to (d) —- (travel) to refugee camps and different areas in Mukta Anchal. They (e) — (perform) patriotic songs and arranged puppet shows, besides (f) — (stage) dramas. Shaheen Samad said, “Liberation war always (g) —- (be) an inspiration for me.” She sang a lot of songs during that time and now (h) —- (feel) honoured to have been able to inspire the freedom fighters. She has the memorable harmonium with which she sang in 1971. Now she(i) —- (wish) to hand it over to liberation war museum. This eminent artiste wants live performance of those moving songs on TV channel, at least one song in a week and thus (j) —- (cover) all the year round.

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(a) joined
(b) inspired/ inspiring
(c) raised/to raise
(d) travel
(e) performed
(f) staged/ staging
(g) is/ has been
(h) feels
(i) wishes
j) covers/ will covers

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dinajpur Board-2017]

In the last autumn vacation, I (a) — (get) sufficient time. So, I (b) — (make) up my mind to make a journey by train from Dhaka to Chittagong. I (c) —- (reach) the station about half an hour before the departure of the train. It (d) —- (be) then a very busy time. Rickshaw, motorcars and other vehicles (e) — (come) to the station with passengers. Coolies (f) —- (run) behind them. There (g) — (be) shouts and rush of the passengers and the coolies. After some time hearing a whistle, the passengers (h) — (stand) in a queue before the ticket counter. I also (i) —- (stand) in the line and (j) — (buy) a second-class ticket.

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(a) got
(b) made
(c) reached
(d) was
(e) came/ were coming
(f) ran/ were running
(g) were
(h) stood
(i) stood
(j) bought

HSC Right Form of Verb: All Board Question & Answer 2016

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dhaka Board-2016]

Football is a favourite game in our country. It (a) — (arrange) between two teams(b) — (contain) eleven players each. The captains of both teams (c) — (lead) their groups. This is the most exciting and enjoyable game ever (d) — (play) across the world. It (e) — (run) for an hour and a half with an interval after half of the time (f) —- (be) over. Any football tournament (g) — (arrange) between two strong teams can be exciting. The result (h) — (remain) almost unpredictable till the end because any team might win the other team (i) — (score) a goal within seconds. The referee is to see whether rules and order (j) — (maintain) by the players.

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(a) is arranged
(b) containing
(c) lead
(d) played/been played
(e) are maintained/ is runs
(f) is
(g) arranged
(h) remains
(i) scoring
(j) maintained/are being maintained

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Rajshahi Board-2016] [Barishal Board-2019 ]

Once there(a) — (live) an idle king. He (b) —- (not. undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c) — (get) bulky and could not move from one place to another. He (d) — (call) in a doctor. The doctor(e) — (be) clever and wise. He did not (f) — (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the king to buy a club and (g) —- (move) it in the air till his hands (h) —- (get) moistened. The king started (i)— (follow) the prescription. Thus, the king (j) — (relieve) of his problem.

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(a) lived
(b) did not undergo
(c) got
(d) called
(e) was
(f) prescribe
(g) move
(h) got
(i) to follow/ following
(j) was relieved

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Cumilla Board-2016]

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a) are
(b) is born
(c) know
(d) start
(e) thinking
(f) nursing
(g) bringing
(h) remain
(i) taking
(j) should (never) offend

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Jashore Board-2016]

An idle brain is a devil’s workshop. If we (a) —- (waste) our time in idleness, all sorts of evil thoughts will crowd our brain. Idle persons who (b) —- (kill) their time are burdens of society. They (c) — (sit) idle and cherish no high ideal and lofty ambition in life. They (d) — (not support) themselves. They (e) — (lead) an unhappy life and (f) —- (suffer) in the long run. There should be time for reading, for office or other work, time for physical exercise, time for recreation and time for prayer. This(g) — (indicate) that we should do everything at the right moment. We (h) — (lead) a healthy and prosperous life only when we (i) —- (follow) the routine which we (j) —- (make) for our guidance.

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(a) waste
(b) kill/are killing
(c) sit
(d) do not/ cannot support
(e) lead/will lead
(f) suffer/ have to/will/may/can suffer
(g) indicates
(h) will /may/can/shall lead
(i) follow/ will/shall/should can follow
(j) make/ have made/will make

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Sylhet Board-2016]

One night the entire village was sleeping. The boy Bayazid Bustami was busy in study. His mother (a) — (sleep). Suddenly she woke up and (b) — (feel) thirsty. (c) — (call) her son, she told her Bacifo son to give her a glass of water and (d) — (fall) asleep again. When Bayazid went to the pitcher, he (e) — (find) it empty. So, he went out with the pitcher in search of water. After a while he (f) — (come) back home with water and found his mother (g) — (sleep). Then he waited (h) — (stand) by her bed with a glass of water. He did not make any sound lest she (i) — (wake) up. Suddenly his mother woke up and saw him with the glass of water. At once she (j) — (understand) what was the matter.

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(a) was sleeping
(b) felt
(c) Calling
(d) fell
(e) found
(f) came
(g) sleeping
(h) standing
(i) should wake
(j) understood/could understood

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Barishal Board-2016]

There are many people who (a) — (not take) physical exercise. They can hardly (b) — (realize) that they themselves (c) — (ruin) their health. They (d) — (fall) victim to many diseases. Life (e) — (become) dull to them. They (f) — (remain) always ill- tempered. We (g) — (build) good health and sound mind through physical exercise. Physical exercise (h) — (make) our body active and the muscles strong. It also (i) — (improve) our power of digestion and blood circulation. It (j) — (give) strength to our brain.

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(a) do not take
(b) realize
(c) ruin/are ruining
(d) fall/may fall
(e) becomes
(f) remain
(g) can build/should build
(h) makes
(i) improves
(j) gives

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Chattogram Board-2016]

To err is human. If a man commits a crime anytime and repents truly for his misdeed, he may (a) — (forgive). But the man who (b) — (not, give up) the wrong, (c) — (suffer) surely. In the long run, he (d) — (will take) to the land of death. The old sailor (e) — (be) a wrong-doer in his long journey. He committed a crime (f) — (kill) a sea bird (g) — (call) Albatross. That crime ultimately (h) — (bring) bad luck to them. The ship (i) —(leave) in the icy sea. The sun shone over their head. The wind (j) — (drop) down. It was a great disaster.

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(a) be forgiven
(b) does not give up/will not give up
(c) suffers/will suffer
(d) will be taken
(e) was/had been
(f) killing
(g) called
(h) brought
(i) was left
(j) dropped

Read the following text and fill the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: [Dinajpur Board-2016]

Many events of great importance (a) — (take) place during the last century. Significant advances (b) — (make) in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies (c) — (gain) independence. The movement for democracy (d) — (become) prominent in many parts of the world. Two World Wars (e) — (break) out in this century. It also (f) — (witness) the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely (g) — (destroy) as a result of the dropping of atom bombs. However, the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) — (become) a momentous event. After a bloody war of nine months Bangladesh (i) — (bear). Now we (j) — (hold) our heads high in the community of nations.

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(a) took/have taken
(b) were made/have been made
(c) gained/have gained
(d) became/has become
(e) broke
(f) witnessed/has witnessed
(g) destroyed
(h) became/has become
(i) was born
(j) hold/can hold.