Right form of Verbs Exercise (Answer)

Question 1

Education (a) is considered (consider) the backbone of a nation. No nation can prosper if it (b) neglects (neglect) education. An uneducated man (c) leads (lead) a miserable life because he cannot contribute to society. We must remember that education (d) enlightens (enlighten) our minds. Therefore, the government should take proper steps so that every child (e) gets (get) basic education.

Question 2

A honest man is (a) respected (respect) by all. He never (b) tells (tell) a lie or harms others for personal gain. Last year, a poor rickshaw puller named Rahim (c) found (find) a bag full of money left by a passenger. Instead of keeping it, he (d) handed (hand) it over to the local police station. Everyone (e) praised (praise) him for his absolute honesty at that time.

Question 3

Global warming (a) has become (become) a major threat to our planet nowadays. The temperature of the earth (b) is rising (rise) day by day due to environmental pollution. If we (c) cut (cut) down trees indiscriminately, the situation will get worse. Deforestation must (d) be stopped (stop) immediately. We ought to (e) plant (plant) more trees to save our beautiful environment.

Question 4

Health (a) is (be) wealth, as the proverb goes. A healthy man (b) enjoys (enjoy) life to the fullest. To maintain good health, we need to (c) take (take) a balanced diet regularly. If a person (d) suffers (suffer) from physical illness, he cannot concentrate on his work. We must avoid eating junk food if we want to (e) stay (stay) fit.

Question 5

Time (a) flies (fly) very fast and never waits for anyone. A student who (b) wastes (waste) his valuable time in idleness is bound to suffer in the long run. Many historical figures achieved greatness because they (c) utilized (utilize) every moment of their lives. If you do not work hard now, you (d) will repent (repent) in the future. So, let us (e) make (make) the best use of our time.

Question 6

Yesterday, while I (a) was walking (walk) in the park, I saw an old friend. We had not (b) met (meet) each other for five years. He (c) told (tell) me that he had been working abroad since 2022. I was glad to know that he (d) had succeeded (succeed) in his career. Before we parted, we (e) promised (promise) to keep in touch with each other regularly.

Question 7

Books (a) introduce (introduce) us to the vast world of knowledge. Reading books (b) helps (help) to expand our outlook and imagination. In ancient times, people (c) wrote (write) on clay tablets and stone walls. Today, millions of books (d) are published (publish) every year worldwide. If we develop a habit of reading, we can (e) enrich (enrich) our minds with noble thoughts.

Question 8

Mobile phones (a) have revolutionized (revolutionize) the way we communicate today. Nowadays, almost everyone (b) owns (own) a smartphone. However, excessive use of mobile phones (c) causes (cause) serious health hazards, especially for children. Students should not (d) spend (spend) hours scrolling through social media. If it is used wisely, technology (e) brings (bring) immense benefits to mankind.

Question 9

Water is essential for life, but it (a) is polluted (pollute) in many ways today. Industrial waste and toxic chemicals (b) are dumped (dump) into rivers continuously by factories. If we drink contaminated water, we (c) will fall (fall) victim to various water-borne diseases. Clean water must (d) be ensured (ensure) for everyone. The authority should strictly (e) punish (punish) those who pollute our water resources.

Question 10

The Olympic Games (a) are held (hold) every four years in different host cities. Athletes from all over the world (b) gather (gather) there to compete for gold medals. Last time, several new records (c) were broken (break) by young sportspeople. Participating in sports (d) promotes (promote) unity and friendship among nations. We hope that the upcoming event (e) will be (be) even more exciting.

 Question 1

Time is very valuable (a) in human life. If we want to achieve (b) success in life, we must utilize time (c) properly. Those who understand the (d) importance of time never waste (e) a single moment. A lazy person (f) cannot prosper because he puts off today’s work for tomorrow. Many great men (g) of the world have led meaningful (h) lives by making (i) the best use of their time. Therefore, we should follow their footsteps to be happy (j) in life.

Question 2

Education is the (a) best backbone of a nation. It plays (b) a vital role in changing the society. The main purpose (c) of education is to (d) remove the darkness of ignorance (e) from human minds. Without proper (f) education, no nation can reach the highest (g) standard of development. An educated person is like a (h) light in a dark room. He can guide others and help them become (i) enlightened citizens. Therefore, we must ensure education for all to eliminate the (j) dark side of our society.

Question 3

Trees are (a) our best friends. They are a great (b) source of food, wood, (c) and medicine. They absorb (d) carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and (e) give us oxygen to breathe. Without (f) trees, we cannot survive on this earth even for a moment. They also prevent soil erosion and bring rainfall (g) to the country. Therefore, (h) planting more trees is highly necessary to maintain ecological balance. We should not cut down trees indiscriminately if we want to (i) get a healthy environment for ourselves (j) and our future generations.

Question 4

Early rising is (a) an excellent habit. It is very beneficial (b) for physical and mental health. A person who rises (c) early can enjoy the fresh air of the morning. He also (d) gets enough time to perform his daily duties smoothly. Moreover, he can take some physical (e) exercise in the morning, which helps to (f) keep his mind and (g) body fit. Good (h) habits formed in youth last throughout life. So, everyone should build the habit of sleeping early and waking up (i) early in the morning to maintain sound (j) health.

Question 5

Books are the storehouse (a) of knowledge. They introduce us to the world of history, science, (b) and literature. A good book is like a (c) true companion that never leaves us in times of distress. By (d) reading books, we can easily expand our outlook and upgrade our thoughts to a higher (e) standard. Books do not only (f) give us pleasure but also enrich our mind with moral value. Developing a (g) habit of reading is highly essential for everyone. Those who do not read (h) books remain isolated from the vast ocean of wisdom. Let us read more to gain real (i) knowledge and build a (j) friend human character. (Note: in context, "good" human character is meant, which uses the remaining placeholder word).

Question 6

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is (a) the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh. He was (b) born in Tungipara, Gopalganj. From his childhood, he was very kind and (c) active in social work. He was a truly (d) dynamic leader who loved his countrymen deeply. He raised his voice (e) against oppression and injustice. His historic speech (f) on the 7th of March inspired millions to fight for (g) freedom. Under his courageous leadership, Bangladesh achieved its independence in 1971. He will always remain (h) a symbol of courage and a source of inspiration (i) for every citizen (j) of this country.

Question 7

Greenhouse effect is (a) a serious problem in the modern era. It causes global (b) warming which means the gradual increase of the earth's temperature. This environmental (c) threat is mainly caused by air (d) pollution and deforestation. Due to this effect, climate patterns are changing (e) day day. As a result, ice caps are melting, and the sea level (f) is rising. Many low-lying areas of the (g) world may go underwater in the near future. It is a (h) global challenge that needs to be addressed immediately (i) by world leaders. We must stop destroying nature to prevent these drastic (j) changes in our ecosystem.

Question 8

Industry is the (a) key to success. No one can prosper (b) without hard work. If we look at the history of the world, we will see that all the great men were industrious. An idle person passes his (c) life in misery and failure. He blames his fate, but the truth is that destiny is built by (d) hard labor. A student (e) must study attentively to cut a good figure (f) in the examination. To reach the (g) path of glory, we must cultivate the habit of hard (h) work from our childhood. Remember that laziness brings nothing but ruin, while industry opens (i) a golden gate of prosperity. Anyone (j) can change their fortune through determination and effort.

Question 9

Modern science has (a) made the world smaller and more connected. The invention (b) of the computer is one of the greatest achievements of science. Nowadays, the (c) internet has connected people across continents within a second. It has turned the whole world into (d) a village. Information technology has changed the mode of (e) communication entirely. With (f) the click of a button, we can gather data on any topic. A student (g) can learn online from the best universities. Truly, science has brought a (h) global revolution in every sphere of life. However, we must ensure (i) the proper use of these blessings to keep our society safe and advanced (Note: "small" functions here for the remaining structural blank).

Question 10

Water is an important (a) element of the environment. It is called (b) life because no living being can survive (c) without it. But clean and (d) pure water is necessary for maintaining good health. Unfortunately, our water resources are being (e) polluted in many (f) ways today. Waste products from mills and factories are thrown into rivers. If we drink unsafe water, we will suffer from diseases. Therefore, the government should take steps to ensure (g) safe drinking water (h) for all citizens. We (i) cannot enjoy a healthy life if we do not value the purity of (j) water.