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MODIFIERS ALOM’S ENGLISH

1. A craftwork, (a)—(use an appositive) is a social and cultural product. It reflects the(b)—


(pre-modify the noun) nature of folk imagination. A craftwork, (c)—(use a relative clause to
post-modify the noun), retains a personal touch. When we look at a thirty-year old
Nakshikantha, we become (d)—(use intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) surprised at (e)—
(use a possessive)motifs and designs that point to the (f)—(pre-modify the noun) ingenuity
and the presence of the maker in it. The fact that we don't know (g)—(use a possessive) name
or any other details about her doesn't take anything away from our appreciation of the artist.
Indeed, the (h)—(pre-modify the noun) nature of the kantha and the tactile feeling it
generates, animate the work and make it (i)—(use intensifier) inviting. A craftwork is
distinguished by its makers desire (j)—(use infinitive phrase) in the wider and ever-changing
cultural aspirations of the community.
Answer: (a) a creative art; (b) inclusive; (c) which usually doesn't bear the signature of
its maker; (d) much; (e) its; (f) artistic; (g) her; (h) intimate; (i) very; (j) to locate
himself/herself.

2. Man has an (a)—(pre-modify the noun with an adjective) curiosity to see the unseen
and(b)—(post-modify the verb with an infinitive) the unknown. One can do (c)—(pre-modify
the noun with a quantifier) things to fulfil one's indomitable desire. A person usually tries to
find out the things (d)—(post-modify the noun with a present participle) him. And thus he
gathers knowledge throughout his lifetime leaving himself (e)—post-modify the pronoun
with a participle). But to know oneself is (f)—(pre-modify the noun with a determiner)
abstract quest of finding something beyond the material capacity. It is (g)—(pre-modify the
adjective with an intensifier) difficult to understand even our own selves. It may be (h)—
(post-modify the pronoun with an adjective) to self-criticism. (i)—(pre-modify the noun with
a present participle) oneself is the (j)—(pre-modify the noun with a graded adjective) way to
develop personality. Therefore, importance of knowing oneself can never be denied.
Answer: (a) inborn; (b) to know; (c) many; (d) surrounding; (e) unknown/undiscovered;
(f) an; (g) very; (h) similar/akin; (i) Knowing/Understanding; (j) best.
3. Education, (a)—(use appositive to post-modify the noun), is essential for development. We
can improve (b)—(possessive to pre-modify the noun) mind. An (c)—(adjective to pre-
modify the noun) person has the ability (d)—(infinitive phrase). One can refine one's
sensibility (e)—(present participle phrase). Actually, the educated are able to bring about
(f)(pre-modify the noun) development. On the other hand, an (g)—(adjective to pre-modify
the noun) person(h) (adverb to pre-modify the verb) lag behind. So, the educated should
come forward (i)(prepositional phrase) to educate all in the society to unload (j)—(use
determiner) owes to the country.
Answer: (a) the backbone of any nation; (b) our; (c) educated; (d) to distinguish
between the right and the wrong; (e) receiving proper education; (f) rapid; (g)
illiterate/uneducated; (h) always; (i) without any delay; (j) their.

Md. Zahangir Alom, Lecturer in English, BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola 01761957584 1

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