Use of Modifier
12. Michael was a poor shepherd (a)---- (Post-modify noun with a present participle) in a village of London. He was an (b)----(Pre-modify the noun with an adjective) man. His wife was also hardworking. They worked hard (c)----(Post-modify the verb with an infinitive phrase). Michael took his sheep to the field (d) ----(Post-modify the noun with an infinitive). His wife wove loom (e)----(Post-modify the verb with an adverb). They had a son named Luke. They tried (f) ---- (Post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their son perfectly. They taught Luke (g) ---- (Pre-modify the noun) things. He was (h)----(Pre-modify the adjective with an intensifier) dear to his parents. When he grew up, his parents planned (i)---- (Post-modify the verb with an infinitive) him to London. They sent Luke to London (j) ---- (Post-modify the verb with an infinitive) their fortune.
আরো পড়ুন : Use of Modifier-এর ৩টি Exercise, ৫ম পর্ব
13. 21st February, (a) ___ (use an appositive to post-modify the noun), in our history is now observed as the International Mother Language Day all over the world. On this day, people of our country get up (b)___ (post-modify the verb) in the morning remembering the memory of the martyrs. They walk (c) ___ (post-modify the verb) to the Shaheed Minar. Most of them put on (d) ___ (pre-modify the noun) badges on their shoulder. They go to the Shaheed Minar (e) ___ (use a participle) the most cherished song ‘amar vaiyer rokte rangano’. They pay homage and tribute to the memory of the martyrs. Offering the flowers, they pray for the (f) ___ (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun) souls. They also gather in mosques, temples and other (g) ___ (pre-modify the noun) institutions and pray for the salvation of the martyrs (h) ___ (modify the noun) soul. Different socio and cultural organizations arrange (i) ___ (modify the noun) programs on (j) ___ (use demonstrative) day.
Answer: 12. a. living, b. industrious, c. to earn their livelihood, d. to graze, e. beautifully, f. to nurture, g. many, h. very, i. to send, j. to change.
13. a. a red letter day, b. early, c. barefooted, d. black, e. singing, f. martyrs, g. religious, h. departed, i. cultural, j. this.
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