Bw_Km cÖvB‡fU †cÖvMÖvg cÖ¯‘wZ -2026

Modifiers:
1. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [CB-2024]
Man has (a) ------(use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) inborn curiosity to know the
unknown and (b) ------(use an infinitive phrase). He likes to see new places and wants to know about (c)
------ (pre-modify the noun) nations, their cultures, manners and religions. Bookish knowledge is (d) --------
(use adjective phrase). In order to have practical knowledge one has to go for travelling. (e)--------
(use an adverbial phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have (f) ------(pre-modify
the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has become much easier and comfortable for the invention of
aeroplane, buses, ships, speedy trains etc. Travelling plays a (g)------- (use an intensifier to pre-modify
the adjective) important role in acquiring knowledge. So, the students go for (h)------ (pre- modify the
noun with a noun adjective) tour which also helps to remove (i) -------(pre-modify the noun with a
possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should travel to develop practical knowledge which
cannot be acquired by sitting (j) ------ (post-modify the verb).
2. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [RB-2024]
Trees, (a)------(use an appositive), are essential for maintaining eco-system. Without trees, the balance
of eco-system will be (b)------(post modify the verb) lost. Trees provide us with (c) -------(pre-modify the
noun) elements without which we cannot live on this earth. It is a matter of (d) ------(pre-modify the noun)
concern that we are felling trees (e)------- (post modify the verb). As a dire consequence, the global
temperature is rising (f) ------ (post modify the verb). The existence of flora and fauna is at an (g)------ (use
a pre- modifier) risk. Polar ice caps are melting and (h)------ (use a noun adjective) level is rising. (i)------
(use a present part iciple phrase), we can avoid such a catastrophe. If we want to keep our (j)------(use a
noun adjective) earth safe and sound, we have to plant trees and protect our forests.
3. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [JB-2019]
Language plays a (a) ------(pre-modify the adjective with 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)------(post-modify the verb with 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) -----(use adverb to post- modify the verb) to establish the right to our language. Many (j)
------(pre-modify the noun with an adjective) sons of our country sacrificed their lives for our mother-
tongue.
4. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [JB-2019]
Air and water are the most (a)__ (pre-modify the noun with an adjective) elements of the environment. But
we are polluting them (b)__ (post-modify the verb with an adverb). Mills and factories use fuel (c)__(post-
modify the verb with an infinitive) their products. The burning of this fuel creates smoke (d)__ (post-modify
the verb with an adverbial). Motor vehicles also pollute the air, (e)__ (use an appositive). Water is polluted
by (f) __(pre-modify the noun with a quantifier) kinds of waste and filth. We also contaminate water
(g)__(post-modify the verb with a present participle phrase) into it. Farmers use (h) __ (pre-modify the noun
with an adjective) fertilizers and insecticides and pollute water. (i)__ (Pre-modify the noun with a past
participle) water is (j)__ (pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) harmful for health.
5. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [CB-2017]
A balanced diet is a good mixture of (a)__ (pre-modify the noun) foods. It is essential for us (b) __ (post-modify the
adjective with an infinitive) a healthy life. There are many benefits of eating a (c)__ (pre-modify the noun) diet
because it prevents (d)__ (use determiner to pre-modify the noun) diseases. As a result, we do not get sick (e)__ (post-
modify the verb with an adverb). We should select (f)__ (pre-modify the noun with possessive) diet according to our
needs. We should not eat the (g)__ (use adjective to pre-modify the noun) foods for the whole week. We can keep fit
(h) __ (use a participle) a balanced diet. But it is not easy (i) __(post-modify the adjective with an infinitive)
a balanced diet. Here, (j) __ (use a determiner) nutritionist can help us.
6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [JB-2017; BB-2016]
A village doctor is a very (a)__ (pre-modify the noun) person in the rural areas of Bangladesh. He is (b) __(pre-
modify the verb) known as quack. A village doctor is not a (c)__ (pre-modify the noun) doctor. He usually sits in a
small dispensary (d) __ (post-modify the verb). He treats the patients (e) __ (use a participle phrase to post-modify the
verb). A village doctor is not a (f) __(pre-modify the noun) man. His chamber is (g)__ (pre-modify the verb)
furnished. He cannot supply costly medicine to (h)__ (pre-modify the noun) patients. In our country, the number of
qualified doctors is (i)__ (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) few. So, a village doctor is a great friend to
the (j)__(pre-modify the noun) villagers.
7. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [BB-2017]
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 a (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 nation.
8. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [DjB-2016]
Water is a (a)__ (pre-modify the noun) substance. It has no colour of (b) __ (possessive to modify) own. The
(c)__(determiner to pre-modify the noun) name of water is life. By drinking water, we can quench (d) __ (possessive
to pre-modify the noun) thirst. Thus we can survive on earth. But (e) __ (pre-modify the noun) water is life killing. By
drinking contaminated water, we suffer from diseases like diarrhoea, typhoid, etc. We may (f)__(pre-modify the verb)
face (g) __(pre-modify the noun) death by drinking such type of water. We are responsible for (h)__ (noun adjective
to pre-modify the noun) pollution. Waste materials from mills and factories are thrown here and there. Farmers use
fertilizers and insecticides. in their land. During the rainy season, they are mixed with ponds and rivers. Besides,
latrines (i)__ (participle to post-modify the noun) on ponds and rivers cause water pollution. (j)__ (pre-modify the
noun) awareness should be raised to stop water pollution.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: [SB-2016]
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 honoured him. Brabantio, a rich senator of Venice had a
dhi 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 post-
modify the adjective) to touch the sky. Desdemona had to weep (g)__ (Use a present participle to post-modify the verb
phrase) and she never became tired of listening to them. She pitied Othello (h) __ (Use an adverb to post-modify the
verb) for the misfortunes and hardships of his life. Her pity (i) __ (Use an adverb to post-modify the verb) turned to
love. She refused all the young men (j)__ (Use an infinitive to post-modify the verb) because she loved Othello, a
noble Muslim Moor from North Africa.
10. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:
Education, (a)__ (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), is essential for development. We can improve (b)__
(use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) mind. An (c)__ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun) person has the ability (d)__
(use an infinitive phrase). One can refine one's sensibility (e)__ (use a present participle phrase). Actually, the educated are able to
bring about (f)__(pre-modify the noun) development. On the other hand, an (g)__ (use an adjective to pre-modify the noun)
person (h)__ (use an adverb to pre-modify the verb) lags behind. So, the educated should come forward (i)__ (use a prepositional
phrase) educate all in the society to unload (j)__ determiner) owes to the country.