HSC English 2nd Paper Modifiers Suggestion 2025 (PDF)

Modifier HSC Question & Answer 2025 PDF

1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Cricket is an (a)—-(pre-modify the noun) game. It is not a game of (b) —- (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) country. A (c)____ (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match is played between two teams. (d)___ (use a distributive pronoun to per-modify the noun) team consists of eleven players. A cricket field must be (e)____(post modify the noun). It requires two wooden bats, a ball & two sets of stamps. (f)___(use a numeral adjective to pre-modify the noun) umpires conduct the game. Sometimes, a third umpire is required (g)___ (use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) an acute confusion. (h)___ (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) the opportunity, the batter hits the ball away at a good distance and runs to the opposite wicket. If (i)___(use an indefinite pronoun to pre-modify the noun) batter is out, next batter comes in his place. Both teams try (j)___(use an adverbial phrase to post modify) to out all batters of the opposite.

2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

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Drug addiction among the young generation has become a (a)___ (pre modify the noun) concern. Drug is mainly used as medicine (b)___ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) diseases and an excess of taking drug for no disease is called drug addiction. It has grasped the young generation (c)___ (post modify the verb). They take drugs to forget (d)___(use possessive to pre modify the noun) sadness. (e)___(pre modify the noun) people take drugs (f)___(use adverb to post modify). Drug addiction causes (g)__ (pre modify the noun) harm to human body. (h)___(use a participle) them aware, we can remove this curse from our society. All concerned should take initiatives (l)__ (use an infinitive to post modify the verb) it. The criminals should be punished with an (j)— (use a noun adjective) hand.

3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

People around were just watching as the (a)____ (pre-modify the noun) boy started (b)___ (post-modify the verb) into the (c)___ (pre-modify the noun) canal. Then the traffic constable came. (d)___ (pre-modify the noun with a present participle) no time, he jumped into the canal. The (e)__ (pre- modify the noun with an adjective) constable did not think of his (f)___ (pre-modify the noun) life. He was (g)__ (use an intensifier to pre- modify the adjective) kind that he risked his life. People (h)___(post-modify the noun) by the canal praised him (i)___(post-modify the verb with an adverb). This type of person is a model (j) __ (post-modify the noun).

4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Arsenic is a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) substance. It is (b) —— (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) dangerous for human health. (c) —— (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) substance is found in the water of the tubewell. There are (d) —— (use quantifier to pre- modify the noun) villages in (e) —— (use possessive to pre- modify the noun) country. Most of our (f) —— (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) people drink tubewell water. As a result, many of them are suffering from arsenic problem. This problem is (g) —— (pre-modify the verb) found in North Bengal. We should take proper measures (h) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) . Government is trying to mark the tubewells having arsenic (i) —— (use a participle to post-modify the verb) red colour. People should be refrained from drinking water of (j) —— (use demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) tube wells . Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis .

5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

We can’t think of our existence without language. It plays a (a) —— (use an intensifier) important role in our life. We use language from the time we wake up (b) —— (post-modify the verb) till we go to bed at night. We use language not only in our (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) hours but also in our dreams. We use language (d) —— (use an infinitive) what we feel and to say what we like or dislike . We also use language (e) —— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) information. Language is (f)—— (pre-modify the adjective) present in our life. It is an (g) —— (pre- modify the noun) part of our life. As an (h) —— (pre-modify the noun) nation, we also have a language. But we had to struggle (i—— (post-modify the verb) to establish the right of our language. Many (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) sons sacrificed their lives for the language .

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

A library is a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) of knowledge . The students (b) —— (use a participle) to all classes visit it in their library periods. Our college library is housed in two rooms. (c) —— (pre- modify the noun) almirahs are placed in one room. The other room is the (d) —— (use a participle to modify the noun) room where magazines, journals and newspapers are placed. There are about five thousand books in our library which are arranged (e) —— (post-modify the verb). Any type of book can be traced in no time. The books cater to the needs and interests (f) —— (use a prepositional phrase) . There are two separate sections in the library. One of them contains reference books like (g)—— (use nouns) etc. The other section contains books (h) —— (use prepositional phrase). Every student has a library (i) —— (use a noun). The reading room is always crowded (j) —— (post-modify the verb) in the afternoon.

7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [B. B. 2019]

The roads (a) —— (use an adjective phrase to post modify the noun) are beset with problems. (b) —— (pre-modify the noun) driving is one of them. Most of the drivers are not (c) —— (pre-modify the participle) trained. They are not well educated. They can (d) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) put their signature and read Bengali. They are indifferent to (e) —— (use a noun adjective) life. They do not realize that life is (f) —— (use a determiner) valuable than time. They drive (g) —— (post modify the verb). They do (h) —— (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) drive consciously. Even they themselves are not conscious of (i) —— (use a possessive) own lives. They drive (j) —— (use an adverb phrase to post modify the verb) and try to overtake others.

8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Din. B. 2019]

Bangladesh is a (a) —— (pre-modify the noun) country. Though it is a small country, it has a (b) —— (pre-modify the noun) population. People (c) —— (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) depend on agriculture. They grow different kinds of crops (d) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverbial phrase). We earn (e) —— (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) currencies by exporting some of these crops. We are also rich in (f) —— (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) resources. Now, we are able (g) —— (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) natural gas from underground. Our industries are also rising (h) —— (post-modify the verb with an adverb). We export (i) —— (pre- modify the noun with a noun-adjective) products to the developed countries. In this regard, we have already earned a (j) —— (pre-modify the noun) reputation.

9.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka]

It is difficult (a) — (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) in Bangladesh if you do not have any experience of driving here. Drivers change lanes (b) — (post-modify the verb). As a foreigner you may find (c) — (pre-modify the noun) changing without signals quite distressing. Many drivers are not at all aware of (d) — (pre-modify the noun) signals. Auto rickshaws and rickshaws move in and out in a (e) — (pre-modify the noun) way. They try (f) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) whenever they find some space. Sometimes drivers drive (g) — (post-modify the verb) to reach their destinations. This often causes serious (h) — (pre-modify the noun with a noun- adjective) accidents. (i) — (pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase), It is not easy to move with your car here. If you want to move (j) — (post-modify the verb), you have to practice driving for some days.

10.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Books are (a) — (pre-modify the adjective with intensifier) essential for us. They help us (b) — (post-modify verb with infinitive) knowledge. (c) — (present participle pre-modifier) books, we can know everything. They show us the (d) — (adjective pre-modifier) way. Books can be our (e) — (adjective pre-modifier) friends. They helps us (f) — (post-modifier with an infinitive) our mind. They improve our (g) — (adjective pre- modifier) power. They give us solace to our (h) — (use participle to pre-modify the noun) mind. Besides reading (i) — (adjective pre-modifier) books, students should read other books. If they read other books, they will be able to know everything (j) — (adverb post-modifier).

11.Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. [Viqarunnisa Noon School & College, Dhaka]

Rabindranath Tagore was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet of Bengali literature. He was born in a (b) — (pre-modify the noun) family at Jarasanko, Kolkata. He went to school (c) — (post-modify the verb). He wrote his (d) — (pre-modify the noun) verse at the age of eight. At the age of seventeen, he went to London (e) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) school there. He was put up in a lodging house under the care of a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) coach, Mr. Scott. He was lucky (g) — (post-modify the adjective with an infinitive) an English family of Mr. Scott. He also visited the House of Parliament (h)— (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) Gladstone and John Bright’s debates on Irish rule. He wrote letters to Kolkata (i) — (post-modify the verb with a present participle) English society. At this, his family thought that they might lose their son (j) —

(post-modify the verb). So, he was called back to Kolkata

12.Read the following text and use modifiers in the blank spaces as directed. [Notre Dame College, Dhaka]

Once there lived a (a) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) fox in a jungle. One day, while he was walking (b) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) through the jungle, he fell into a trap and lost his tail. He felt (c) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) unhappy and sad. But the fox was very cunning. He hit upon a plan. He invited all the foxes (d) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) to a meeting. When all the foxes arrived, the fox without a tail said, “My dear friends, listen to me, please. I have discovered a (e) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) thing. It is that our tails are (f) — (pre- modify the adjective with an adverb) useless. They look ugly and dirty. So, we all should cut offour tails, shouldn’t we?” All foxes listened to the cunning fox (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). Most of them agreed (h) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their tails. But an old and (i) — (pre- modify the noun with an adjective) fox said to him, “My friend, your plan is nice but evil. Actually, you want to cut offour tails because you have (j) — (pre-modify the noun with a determiner) tail of your own.”

13. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Bangladesh is a (a) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) country. Bangladesh, (b) — (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), offers us great variety of colours and tastes because every season has its own uniqueness. This country, (c) — (use past participle phrase to post-modify the noun), has great possibilities. It is (d) — (intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) small in size. But it is a very (e) — (use an adjective to pre- modify the noun) country. So we can grow various crops here. (f) — (use an infinitive) our country, we are working hard. But there are many problems here. Among them, (g) — (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) problem is the biggest problem because Bangladesh is over-populated. (h) — (use prepositional phrase to pre-modify the noun), it can be said that Bangladesh is a land of good prospects. We have (i) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) mineral resources. We should use (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) resources for our development.

14. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.

Mackbeth was the General of Scotland. He fought (a) — (post modify the verb) and won the battle. While he was returning to the castle, he saw three witches (b) — (post modify the noun) about him. He came (c) — (post modify the noun with an infinitive) from the witches that he would be the king of Scotland. He became (d) — (use an intensifier) ambitious. His wife also wanted Mackbeth (e) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) the king. She was a very (f) — (pre-modify the noun) woman. So, she began (g) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) Mackbeth. Then they both plotted to kill Duncan, (h) — (post modify the noun with an appositive). They planned (i) — (post modify the verb with an infinitive) Duncan when he would come to stay with them in their castle. (j) — (use a present participle phrase), Mackbeth entered the room of Duncan and killed him.

15.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.[Holy Cross College, Dhaka]

Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Haq, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), was very meritorious from his boyhood. His father Kazi Wazed Ali was a (b) — (use an adjective to pre- modify the noun) pleader in the Barisal Bar. (c) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) day the boy Fazlul Haq was reading (d) — (post modify the verb with a prepositional phrase). His father was passing by. He was reading his lessons and tearing off (e) — (use article to pre-modify the noun) pages of his book one after another. He (f) — (use an adverb to pre- modify the verb) entered the room and said, ―O my boy, do not play with your book.‖ ―I am not playing. I have already gone through (g) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) pages. So, I don’t need them at all,‖ said he (FH). (h) — (use possessive to pre-modify noun) father wanted to test him. He asked him to quote (i) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) lines from such and such pages of his book. Fazlul Haq quoted the pieces from memory word for word. He was (j) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) charmed at the wonderful memory of his son.

16.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Dhaka College, Dhaka]

Nelson Mandela, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is one of the greatest leaders of the world. During (b) — (use determiner) time of Mandela, the Europeans were separated from the non-Europeans. It was (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) policy of racial segregation. The blacks were subjected to (d) — (use quantifier to pre- modify the noun) sorts of indignities. They were denied all basic (e) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) rights. They were in fact aliens in (f) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun phrase) own country. The blacks were also treated (g) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb). Even dogs received a much better treatment than the blacks. The (h) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) leader vowed to put an end to the in human practice. Unfortunately, (i) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) great man was thrown behind the prison bars. But the oppressive ruler could not break his (j) — (use a present participle to pre-modify the noun) spirit.

17.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank places.[Dhaka City College, Dhaka]

Once a cook roasted a duck for his master. The roast looked (a) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) delicious. So he ate one of the drumsticks. When the master sat down (b) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive), he quickly noticed the missing leg. The master asked what happened to the (c) — (pre- modify the noun) leg. The cook replied that the duck had (d) — (pre-modify the noun) leg only. The master was not a fool. He said that there was no such things as a one (e) — (pre-modify the noun) duck. But the cook insisted that this duck had only one leg. The master was (f) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) annoyed. He threatened (g) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive) him from his job. At that moment he looked out of the window and saw some ducks (h) — (post-modify the noun with a present participle) outside in the yard. He saw one duck leaning on one leg (i) — (post-modify the noun with a present participle) the other. And he showed this to the master, the master clapped his hands (j) — (post- modify the verb) which startled the duck. It put down its other leg and ran off.

18.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces.[Dhaka Commerce College, Dhaka]

Morning walk is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) exercise. So, we should walk (b) — (post-modify the verb). It is beneficial to both young and (c) — (pre-modify the noun) people. In the morning, we can breathe in (d) — (pre-modify the noun) air. It helps us to be physically and (e) — (pre-modify the adjective) fit. This fitness helps us (f) — (post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) the whole day. We need to getup (g) — (post- modify the verb) to walk in the morning. It keeps us (h) — (pre- modify the adjective) healthy and we also get (i) — (pre-modify the noun) time to work. So, there is no alternative to walking (j) — (post-modify the verb).

19.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces. [Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka]

Hercules (a) — (use an appositive to post modify the noun) was noted for super-human energy. He had to undergo some difficult tasks (b) — (use an adjective clause to post modify the noun). The valley of Name was being disturbed by a (c) — (pre modify the noun) lion and so Eurystheus ordered Hercules (d) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the noun) and bring him (e) — (use a possessive) skin. At first, Hercules tried to fight the lion with his club and arrows but (f) — (use a demonstrative) took him nowhere. Then Hercules attempted a (g) — (pre modify the noun) tactic: he decided he would use his hands. He thus managed to slay the animal on his own, (h) — (use a participle phrase to post modify the noun). Victorious, he returned to Mycenae carrying the (i) — (premodify the noun) lion on his shoulders, (j) — (use a determiner) sight that terrified the king.

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20. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. [Adamjee Cantonment College, Dhaka]

My friend and I visited Rome last summer. (a) —, we flew from New York to Rome in first class. It was fantastic! (b) — we arrived in Rome, we (c) — went to the hotel and took a long nap. (d) —, we went out to find a great restaurant for dinner. (e) —, a scooter appeared out of nowhere and almost hit me! The rest of the trip had no surprises. (f) —, we began to explore Rome. (g) — the afternoons, we visited ruins and museums. At night, we hit the clubs and wandered the streets. (h) —, everything went smoothly. One night, (i) — I was getting some ice-cream, I saw an old friend from high school. Imaging that! (j) —, we caught our flight back to New York. We were happy and ready to begin work again.

21.Read the text and use modifiers as directed. [Motijheel Model School & College, Dhaka]

Students are the (a) — (use a premodifier) leaders of a country. The development of a country depends (b) — (use post modifier of the verb) on how the students prepare themselves to face (c) — (use a noun adjective to premodify a noun) challenges. But unfortunately, many students are not serious (d) — (use a prepositional phrase). They spoil their (e) — (premodify a noun) time. Some of them do not go to school (f) — (use a prepositional phrase). Again, some remain inattentive (g) — (use prepositional phrase). But they have to be attentive and struggle hard (h) — (use an infinite) in life. They should remember that success is equal to (i) — (use adjective) work with determination. So, all students should work hard (j) — (use an infinite) in life.

22.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Population explosion is a (a) — (Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) threat to our environment and existence. Especially in Bangladesh, the population is growing at such a high rate that the environment may soon fail to supply the people with their (b) — (Pre-modify the noun) necessities. Unless we take (c) — (Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) steps to stop this rapid growth (d) — (Post-modify the noun with a prepositional phrase), our environment will one day encounter an (e) — (Pre- modify with an adjective) difficulty and danger. As a result, the inhabitants may experience destruction. With the growth of population, people need more things. They need more food, clothes, accommodation, furniture, educational and (f) — (Pre- modify the noun) facilities and so forth. But a (g) — (Pre- modify the noun with a participle) country like Bangladesh cannot supply the people with these necessities. Many people are deprived of (h) — (Pre-modify the noun phrase) educational and medical facilities. Many people are not getting jobs to earn (i) — (Use a determiner to pre modify the noun) living. A lot of people are making their homes in the (j) — (Pre-modify the noun) land.

23.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Newspaper plays a very (a) — (pre-modify the noun) role in modem civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) — (pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) — (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides academic books, one should read newspapers (d) — (post-modify the verb). Newspaper helps one (e) — (post- modify the verb with an infinitive phrase) the facts of the world. (f) — (Pre-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) — (pre- modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) —(post-modify the verb). One should choose the (i) —(pre-modify the noun) paper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is, it (j) — (pre-modify the verb) helps aman.

24.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [BAF Shaheen College, Dhaka]

The people of Bangladesh have expressed their shock (a) — (post modify the verb) at the reaction of the Pakistan Parliament. Pakistan strongly protested the execution of two (b) — (pre- modify the noun collaborators who committed crimes against humanity on their own people in 1971. There is a demand for apology from (c) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) government for the crimes of its army during the liberation war of Bangladesh. Recently Pakistan’s National Assembly may be within its rights (d) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) for the execution of two collaborators. But it is quite clear to us that Pakistan always tries to erase its past history. To erase (e) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) history is not easy because history continues to follow all of us. Pakistan, (f) — (post modify the noun with an appositive), cannot come out of its military influence. As a result, the country has become (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) barbarous. So Pakistan is going down (h) — (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). The founder of Pakistan Mr. Jinnah was physically (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) weak and so, the state always tried to show its physical strength since (j) — (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) birth.

25.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

‘Communicative competence’ refers to the ability to use language appropriately in (a) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) circumstances. There are (b) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) ways of developing communicative competence in a language. The first is acquisition which is similar to the way people develop ability in (c) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) mother tongue. It is a natural, (d) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) process in which users are not usually aware of acquiring a language. They are aware only of the fact that they are using the language to communicate. In (e) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) terms, acquisition is ‘picking up’ a language spontaneously. It may also be called (f) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) learning. On the (g) — (use a determiner to pre-modify the noun) hand, the second way of developing (h) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) competence in a language is learning that language. It refers to conscious knowledge of a language, knowing the rules of language uses, being aware of using them and being able to talk about them. In nontechnical terms, learning is to know consciously about a language. It may be described as (i) — (use an adjective to pre- modify the noun) learning. (j) — (use noun adjective to pre- modify the noun) specialists believe that acquiring a language is more successful and longer lasting than learning. Therefore, teachers these days encourage learners of a second language to practise and experience the language in different situations where they are involved in communicating with others.

26.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

I had a peculiar experience (a) — (post modify the verb) while travelling to St. Martin’s Island. I visited the Island along with my family. Zahid, (b) — (post modify the noun with an appositive), was our guide. On our way to the Island, we watched (c) — (demonstrative to pre modify the noun) seagulls. The (d) — (pre modify the noun) birds were flying) (e) — (post modify the verb) with the ship. They became (f) — (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) dear and friendly to us. We entertained them with chips and biscuits. (g) — them (use a present participle to pre-modify the verb), we became (h) — (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) excited. We decided (i) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) in the idyllic Island for a couple of days. We can never forget (j) — (use a demonstrative to pre modify the adjective phrase) lovely seabirds.

27.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Bangladesh, (a) — (post modify the noun with an appositive), is a developing country. (b) — (pre-modify the noun) parents are engaging their children to work from an (c) — (use adjective to pre-modify the noun) age. They have to work (d) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) hard to earn their living. (e) — (use pre determiner) child labourers in Bangladesh are (f) — (pre-modify the noun) workers. They are obliged (g) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) in cheap hotels and shops. (h) — (use adjective as pre modifier) children work as (i) — (use noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) hawkers (j) — (use participle as the post modifier) different items to the passers-by.

28.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Man is a (a) — (Pre-modify the noun) being. As a social being, he has to do (b) — (pre-modify the noun) work. But no one should hurry while doing (c) — (Pre-modify the noun) work. One should be (d) — (Post-modify the verb) in brain while doing any job. If anyone hurries to do a work the (e) —(Pre- modify the noun) work many be spoiled (f) —(Post modify the verb). So, we should no hurry. (g) — (Use determiner to pre- modify the noun) age seems to rush to and fro. Life becomes (h) — (Use intensifier to pre-modify the verb) complicated now. There is a competition (i) — (Post-modify the verb). Everyone seems (j) —(Use infinitive as post-modifier).

29.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

I enjoyed a very exciting football match (a) — (post-modify the verb) in my village. It was a (b) — (post-modify the verb) contested game. People from (c) — (pre-modify the noun) villages flocked here. There was large crowd in the field (d) — (use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The (e) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) match was played between two well-known sporting clubs. They played a (f) — (pre-modify the noun) match in the district stadium field. The time (g) — (use a participle phrase to pre-modify the verb), the referee blew the final whistle. There arose some (h) — (pre- modify the noun) moments during the match. I was (i) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) happy (j) — (use infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).

30.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Eve teasing means to harass women physically and mentally. It is a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) crime. Generally (b) — (pre- modify the noun) boys tease girls and women. (c) — (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) boys who fail to get (d) — (pre-modify the noun) love (e) — (pre-modify the verb) harass girls and women. They do not feel hesitant to throw acid on girls and women. Some girls and women being (f) — (use intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) upset commit suicide (g) — (post modify the verb). Eve teasing at (h) — (use determiner to pre- modify the noun) cost should be stopped. Eve teasers should be given (i) — (pre-modify the noun) punishment. Besides, (j) — (pre-modify the noun) awareness should be raised to stop eve teasing.

31.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Othello, (a) — (use an appositive to post modify the noun) had risen to become a general. He had shown his bravery in many (b) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) battles against the Turks. Everyone praised him (c) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) and the senate trusted and honored him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice, had a daughter named Desdemona (d) — (use a relative clause to post modify the noun). Brabantio (e) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) invited Othello to his house where he and his daughter listened in wonder to Othello as he spoke about his adventures. He told them of deserts, of caves and of mountains high (f) — (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g) — (use a present participle phrase to post modify the verb) and she never became tired of listening to it. She pitied Othello (h) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) for the misfortunes and hardship of his life. Her pity (i) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb phrase) turned to love. She refused all the young men who (j) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a noble Muslim moor from North Africa.

33. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Faria is (a) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. She prepares (b) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with her teachers. She does (c) — (post modify the verb) in every examination as she does not waste time. She knows time once lost is lost forever. So, she utilizes every moment. During her free time, she goes to her native village. She teaches (d) — (pre modify the noun people. She wants (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb) illiteracy from her village. (f) — (use present participle to pre modify the verb) illiteracy from her village, she wants to bring about massive development there. She is (g) — (use an intensifier to pre modify the adjective) devoted to God. She says prayer (h) — (use quantifier to pre modify the noun) times a day. She never tells a lie. She respects her parents very much. Other superiors are also respected by her. Her father, (i) — (post modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports her cordially. Her mother, an ideal housewife, (j) — (pre modify the verb) supports her very much. Such a student like Faria is rarely found nowadays.

33.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Raja, (a) — (post-modify the noun with an appositive), is known to his classmates as a good student. He has (b) — (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun) good qualities. He knows that the (c) — (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) duty of a student is to study and he never neglects (d) — (use a demonstrative to pre-modify the noun) duty. He prepares (e) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) lessons regularly. He maintains discipline. He knows the value of time. He gets up (f) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb) so that he can get enough time to study. He goes to school (g) — (post-modify the verb with an adverb). He never wastes (h) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) moment in vain. Raja is (i) — (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) gentle. He always obeys his parents and teachers. He never mixes with (j) — (pre-modify the noun) boys. A student like Raja is a great asset of a ration.

34.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank space: Modifier HSC

Our people fought (a) — (post modify the verb with an adverb) in our Liberation War. Independence was our (b) — (pre modify the noun) need. We tried to live (c) — (post modify the verb) with the Pakistanis. But they were (d) — (use an adjective) to us. They behaved (e) — (post modify the verb). (f) — (use a participle) noway of settlement, we took arms. India has reasons enough (g) — (post modify the adverb) us. At last, the (h) — (pre modify the noun) force won over the Pakistanis. We started living (i) — (post modify the verb). We must speak (j) — (post modify the verb) of our independence.

35.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Newspaper plays a very (a) — (Pre-modify the noun) role in modem civilization. It publishes news and views of home and abroad. Only (b) — (Pre-modify the noun) knowledge is not enough in this competitive world. A newspaper helps a man (c) — (post-modify the verb with infinitive) his general knowledge. Besides academic books, one should read newspapers (d) — (post-modify the verb). Newspaper helps one (e) — (post- modify the verb with an infinitive) the facts of the world (f) — (Pre-modify the verb with a participle phrase) regularly, one can be aware of everything. There are (g) — (pre-modify the noun) kinds of newspapers. One should select the newspaper (h) — (post-modify the verb). One should choose the (i) — (Pre-modify the noun) newspaper because many newspapers present news partially. Whatever the paper is it (j) — (Pre-modify the verb) helps aman.

36.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

A fox was walking near a well. Somehow by incident he slipped (a) — (Post-modify the verb with prepositional phrase). It was not a very (b) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) well. He tried his best (c) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) but could not. At that time a (d) — (use an adverb to pre-modify the adjective) thirsty goat passed by the well and saw the fox (e) — (Post-modify the verb with an adverbial of place). He asked the fox what he was doing there. The (f) — (Use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) fox replied that he had himself jumped into (g) — (Use article to pre-modify the noun) well. I find it very cool and pleasant. If you want (h) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) sweet and cold water, come down into well. The foolish goat jumped into the well. The fox (i) — (Pre-modify the verb with an adverbial of time) jumped on his back, and with (j) — (Use determiner to pre- modify the noun) jump he was out of well. The fox smiled at the poor goat and went on his way leaving behind the goat to repent.

37.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:Modifier HSC

Education is the backbone of a nation. We can improve (a) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) mind and widen our outlook if we receive proper education. An (b) — (adjective as pre-modifier) person can differentiate between right and wrong. (c) — (use present participle as pre-modifier) education he/she is able to refine his/her sensibility. In fact, educated persons are (d) — (adjective as pre-modifier) ones. They are able to reform society and bring about (e) — (pre-modify the noun) development. On the other hand, (f) — (adjective as pre- modifier) persons (g) — (pre-modify the verb with an adverb) lag behind. They nurture (h) — (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) belief and they are (i) — (pre-modify the verb) deceived. This is why we should receive proper education (j) — (use infinitive as post modifier) our life and living.

38.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

One (a) — (use adv as pre modifier) conspicuous change in (b) — (use modifier) society is the presence of (c) — (use pre modifier) women outside the home. Of course, it has to be acknowledged that women have always worked within the household but this commonly is not counted as work. It is unfortunate that (d) — (use possessive as pre modifier) rules in (e) — (use pre modifier) societies as in our village particularly during (f) — (use noun-adj as pre-modifier) time has not been recognized either. Whether it is due to (g) — (use adjective as pre modifier) necessity or the urge to establish an (h) — (use adj as pre modifier) identity or both. Now-a-days many women are entering the outside (i) — (use pre-modifier) force. They are joining in wide range of professions. Moreover, it is not only (j) — (use adj as pre-modifier) women who are opting to work but women with little or no education have come out of their cocoons to earn and become self reliant.

39.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Man‘s demand never comes to an end. He is not satisfied with (a) — (post modify the verb with a relative clause). He wishes to have many things which may be very difficult (b) — (post modify the adjective with an infinitive). As a human being, I am not exception to this. I am a student. Study is my (c) — (pre- modify the noun) business. I face (d) — (use a quantifier to pre- modify the noun) problems while studying. Sometimes, I think if I were the education minister, I would solve many of the problems exiting in (e) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) system. Education is one of the basic needs of human beings. It is regarded as the yardstick of development. The prosperity of a country depends on the number of (f) — (use participle to pre-modify the noun) persons in a country. But in many cases, we find that there are many faults in (g) — (use possessive to pre-modify the noun) education. (h) — (use participle to pre-modify the noun) certificates is not the only motto of education. In our country many students hanker after (i) — (use participle to pre-modify the noun) certificates without (j) — (use participle to pre-modify the noun) knowledge.

40.Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: Modifier HSC

Once Bayazid, (a) — (Post-modify the noun with an appositive), was studying by the side of the bed of his (b) — (Post-modify the noun) mother. All on a sudden his mother woke up and asked her son (c) — (Use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). Bayazid (d) — (Pre-modify the verb) went to the kitchen to bring water. But there was a (e) — (Pre-modify the noun) water in the pitcher. So, he went to a (f) — (Pre-modify the noun) mountain with the pitcher to bring water. Bayazid returned (g) — (Use a prepositional phrase to pre-modify the noun) water. By that time, his mother fell asleep again, (h) — (Use a participle to pre-modify the verb), Bayazid stood beside his mother’s bed with a glass of water. His mother woke up (i) — (Use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) early in the morning and found her son standing with a glass of water. Her heart was filled with a (j) — (Pre-modify the noun) love for Bayazid to see this. passers by were (i) — (use a pre-modifier) amused at the incident. They had not seen such an (j) — (pre-modify the noun) incident before.

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