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Part C: HSC Board Questions 1

HSC Board Questions
10. Dhaka Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8
Time : 2 Hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 50
According to the syllabus of 2022
[N.B. Answer all the questions. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
Part A : Grammar (30 Marks)
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: A 0.510=5
Camels are one of the few animals that can live in a desert. Camels have humps (a)  their backs. They store
fat (b)  these humps. The fat gives them energy. Because camels do not store water, fat helps produce water
when camel move (c)  the dry desert. They can go (d)  several months without water. Camels eat grass to
get moisture. The camels are as useful (e)  the people of the desert as the buffalo are (f)  the grasslands.
The meat of the camel is good to eat. People make cloth (g)  of camel hair. Shoes are made (h)  the hides.
The camels are also good (i)  travel in the desert. Some people travel the desert (j)  camels to make a living.
2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: 0.510=5
what's.....like have to/has to there would rather let alone
was born what does......look like as soon as had better it
(a) We have not decided yet where we are going,  booked the tickets.
(b) I  lead a simple life than earn a lot of money illegally.
(c)  has been many years since I saw him.
(d) Have you ever seen an octopus?  it  ?
(e) Socrates was a great Greek philosopher. He  in 469 BC.
(f) The sailors were terrified.  were no birds or animals in that snow covered country.
(g) He is not at home now.  he returns, I will ring you.
(h) I hear you have joined a new job.  your new boss  ?
(i) You are always late in attending class. You  be on time.
(j) I  get to the railway station by five or else I may miss the train.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: A 15=5
(a) I could not recognise you at first. It was many years since we .
(b) Water is polluted in different ways. It is high time we .
(c) I think you are not regular in studies. Be attentive lest .
(d) Birds fly in the sky freely. Had I the wings of a bird .
(e) There are many obstacles in our way to success. We must work hard so that .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: A 0.510=5
When I was a child, I (a)  (be) afraid of the dark, and I always (b)  (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I
feared that monsters (c)  (climb) in through my bedroom window and kill me. And every sound I (d)  (hear)
struck fear into me. Often, I ran away from the room and (e)  (sleep) on the floor at the foot of my parent's
bed. Now that I (f)  (be) almost twenty years old. I obviously do better than what I (g)  (do) as a child.
However, I (h)  (be) still scared of bedtime. I dislike (i)  (sleep) alone, and I still keep a tiny night light on.
And before I go to bed, I double-check every door and every window to make sure that they (j)  (be) locked.
Indeed, imaginary beings do not invade from outside, they exist in our superstitious beliefs.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech: A 5
"Follow my example," she said as we shook hands. "And never eat more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do
better than that," I retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight." "Humorist! you're quite a humorist," she cried
gaily, jumping into a cab.
2 Panjeree HSC Special Supplement   Communicative English Second Paper
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: A 0.510=5
Once there lived a grasshopper and an ant. The ant was hard-working. (a) , the grasshopper was lazy. (b) , he
idled away his time dancing and sleeping. (c) , he sometimes advised the ant not to work so hard. (d) , the ant
paid no heed to the grasshopper. (e) , he continued to work hard gathering food for the coming winter. (f) , winter
came, covering everything with snow. The surface of the earth went under the snow-cover. (g) , the grasshopper
could not find any food. (h) , he had nothing in stock. (i) , he went to the ant for help. The ant gave him some
food for the day. (j) , the long winter was ahead, and the grasshopper was really worried about his survival.
Part B: Composition (20 Marks)
7. Suppose, you sent five packages of books to Khulna through Zebra Courier Service. One package was missing
at the time of delivery. Now write a letter to the customer service manager complaining about missing
goods. 10
8. Write a paragraph on "On-campus class and online class" showing their respective merits and demerits
within 200 words. 10
11. Mymensingh Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

[N.B. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.]
A teacher is an architect (a)  a nation. He plays an important role (b)  building up an educated nation. He
dispels the darkness (c)  ignorance (d)  the lot of a nation. He is an actor, so to speak. He has to suit his act
according (e)  the need of his audience which is his class. He is a clear speaker (f)  a good, strong and
pleasing voice which is (g)  his control. He does not sit motionless (h)  his class. Everybody has something
valuable (i)  him. A good teacher discovers the treasure hidden inside each student. He also wants the
students to be happy and for this he keeps them busy. A good teacher never hankers (j)  money.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box: A 0.510=5
Was born as soon as what does ....look like there have to/has to
let alone would rather had better not only....but also it
(a) Manners make a man. Students  practice good manners in everyday life.
(b) Most students in our country are weak in English. They  follow the advice of their teachers for improvement.
(c) Cox's Bazar is a popular tourism hub.  are many nice hotels for tourists.
(d) The other day, I met an old rickshaw puller. He told me that he  pull a rickshaw than beg.
(e) A poor man struggles hard to survive in our country. He can hardly earn Tk. 200 a day,  Tk. 2,000.
(f) In Dhaka city, traffic jam is very common.  may occur anywhere, anytime.
(g) Smoking is one of the major causes of heart attack and cancer.  a smoker stops smoking, he can avoid the
risk of many health hazards.
(h) Have you ever heard the name of William Shakespeare? He  on 23 April 1564 in England. He was one of
the greatest dramatists of the world.
(i) Son : Dad,  an alien  ? Father : Well. Aliens are believed to come from another planet by UFOs. Films
and science fictions tell us about them. They are really awesome.
(j) Learning more than one language  improves a person's capacity  boosts his confidence. So, children
are being taught more than one language.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: A 15=5

(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to .
(b) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when .
(c) I don't have enough money. Had I been a rich man,  .
(d) My final examination is going on. I studied hard lest I .
(e) Man proposes, .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: A 0.510=5
People who (a)  (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b)  (be) great conquerors
and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c)  (help) civilization forward are often never (d)  (mention)
at all. We do not know who first (e)  (set) a broken leg or (f)  (launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) 
(calculate) the length of a year. The great men are those who (h)  (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of
civilization. On the contrary, the condemned men are those who (i)  (cause) bloodshed and violence in the
world. All of us praise the great men of the world. We are highly indebted to those great men who contributed a
lot to (j)  (flourish) the civilization.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: A 5
Jerry said, "I can chop some wood today." "But I have a boy coming from the orphanage." ''I'm the boy." "You?
But you are small." "Size does not matter, chopping wood," Jerry said, "Some of the big boys don't chop good.
I've been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time."
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors/linkers in the blank spaces of the following passage: A 0.510=5
The old sailor spoke so strangely (a)  the guest stood still. The feast began (b)  the guest could hear the
music and laughter, (c)  for some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about his last
journey on the sea. They had sailed away to the south (d)  they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e)  the sea
was frozen. (f)  the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g)  the strong wind blew them
quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. (h) , there were no birds and animals in that snow
covered country. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship. All men were very pleased to
see it and they gave it food and water. It came to the ship every day (i)  they called it. (j)  one day, the old
sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to undergo terrible sufferings.
7. Suppose, a big canal runs along your village. People have to cross it everyday but they face many problems due
to a damaged bridge. Now, write a letter to the Chairman of your Union Parishad for repairing the bridge
immediately. 10
8. Write a paragraph within 200 words about the "Causes of Failure in English and their Remedies." 10
12. Cumilla Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: 0.510=5
Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a)  them when we are bored, upset, depressed, lonely or
annoyed. They share (b)  us information and knowledge any time we need. They enable us to have a glimpse (c)
 cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many other subjects and aspects of life.
Good books always guide us (d)  the right path (e)  life. Reading good books helps us understand the world (f)
 us better. While reading books, we build new and creative thoughts, images and opinions (g)  our mind. This
habit helps us explore life (h)  different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i)  our
body, mind and soul. In fact, the habit of reading is one (j)  the best qualities that a person can posses.
2. Complete the following sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: 0.510=5
let alone have to what's...like there had better
was born It would rather what does...look like as soon as
(a) It is such a nice weather. I  sit in the garden than watch TV.
(b) He worked hard. He was too tired to walk,  run.
(c) It is raining heavily now. I will go to the shop  it stops raining.
(d) We  stop the devastating loss of our forests; otherwise life on the earth will be endangered.
(e)  an alligator  ? Have you ever seen it?
(f)  it  going to play? The weather is good now.
(g)  is no denying the fact that time is more valuable than money.
(h) It is five o'clock. I  go now before the traffic gets too bad.
(i)  appears to me that he is interested in the matter.
(j) I love this city. This is the city where I  in.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses or phrases: A 15=5
(a) Had he been a poet .
(b) Honesty is a great virtue. We should not like those .
(c) A rainy day is the day when .
(d) All of us should try our best .
(e) It is very cold. They have to put on warm clothes so that .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct forms of verbs as per subject and context. A 0.510=5
(a)  (acquire) knowledge is not limited to any age or time. It can (b)  (gain) by any person all through the
life. It (c)  (be) like unlimited wealth which can never (d)  (finish). However, the level of a person's
knowledge (e)  (develop) with his dedication, patience and continuity. A person (f)  (have) some new
knowledge through regular observation and experimentation. The progress of human being largely (g) 
(depend) on the growth of knowledge in various fields in positive and constructive ways. For example, Newton
(h)  (discover) a theory of gravitation and there are many famous scientists who (i)  (invent) amazing things
(j)  (make) life easy on the earth.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speech: A 5
"Stop. Didn't I tell you to stop? You cannot go there," said the sergeant. "Oh! very well, it is hard thing to be
very poor. All the world is against the poor," said the man.
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following text: A 0.510=5
Mobile phones are one of the most commonly used gadgets in today's world. (a) , mobile phones have made
our life easy and convenient. (b)  they are a blessing till we use them judiciously. (c)  they are very
beneficial; they have some disadvantages. (d) , excessive use of the device acts as a barrier to quality
communication. (e) , mobile phones waste a lot of time. (f) , they are the causes of many ailments such as
weak eyesight, strain on brain, headaches, dry eyes, sleeplessness and more. (g) , they have created a lack of
privacy in people's lives. (h) , we see how the device is both a boon and a bane. (i) , we must not let mobile
phones control our lives. (j)  we must know when to draw the line.
7. Suppose, you are a student of Educare College, Khulna. The sound system in your classroom has become
defective. Now, write an application to the principal of your college asking for solving the problem. 10
8. Write a paragraph within 200 words on "City Life and Country Life". 10
13. Rajshahi Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

[N.B. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. Answer all the question.]
1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions: A 0.510=5
Shilpi married Rashid (a)  the age of fifteen. Marrying (b)  daughters (c)  an early age is a standard
practice (d)  many families living in rural Bangladesh. (e)  her wedding, Shilpi joined a local empowerment
group that helps her (f)  the tools needed to gradually change cultural practices, particularly those pertaining
(g)  early marriage and pregnancy. The group's activities include discussions (h)  how to change behaviour
related (i)  reproductive health as well as one-on-one counselling. Like Shilpi, many of the girls got assistance
(j)  this empowerment group.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. A 0.510=5
was born has to what's........like had better let alone
as soon as there what does....look like would rather it
(a) Susmita is very honest. She  resign the post than earn money in a dishonest way.
(b) Karim :  your new dress  ?
Rahim : It is very nice.
(c) Sukanto  on 25 August, 1926 at his maternal uncle's home at Kolkata.
(d) I can not remember the title of the book  the details of the story. I read it many years ago.
(e) You look very dirty. You  take bath before you go to bed.
(f) Panic seized me  I heard his roaring voice.
(g) My mother is ill. She  be shifted to hospital.
(h) I have never seen a ghost.  a ghost  ?
(i)  lived a boy named Newton. The boy was very kind-hearted. So, everybody liked him.
(j) During Spring, various kinds of flowers bloom.  seems that everything has got a new life.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: A 15=5
(a) If I had a camera, . I like photography very much.
(b) Though he was brilliant,  . He was very irregular in his college.
(c) Jamil had an accident yesterday while he .
(d) I am not a rich man. The car is too expensive .
(e) There goes a proverb that . So, we should make friendship with a gentleman.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs and subject-verb agreement as per
subject and context. A 0.510=5
There are many reasons for which many a student in our country (a)  (fail) in English. That English is a
foreign language is the main reason. English is as if it (b)  (to be) a language (c)  (mean) for a particular
class of people. It (d)  (regard) as a sheer wastage of time. They (e)  (begin) to cram English as though they
(f)  (consider) cramming is the only way to learn English. But (g)  (have) they been earnest in learning
English, they could have (h)  (learn) it easily. Moreover, they are not (i)  (motivate) properly. In addition,
the textbooks (j)  (not write) according to the need of the learners.
"What happened to you, Tareq?" said Rashed. "I was sick with the flu. Have you heard anything about our
exam?" said Tareq. "It is on 23 October. You need to collect the admit card of the exam," said Rashed. "From
where can I get it?" said Tareq. "It is in the office room," said Rashed.
6. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage. A 0.510=5
Air is an important element of our environment. (a) , clean air is essential for our life. (b) , air is polluted in
many ways. (c) , one thing that pollutes air is smoke. Smoke is produced from different sources. (d) , we make
fire to cook food and it creates smoke. (e) , buses and trucks plying in the roads emit smoke. (f) , the burning
of coal in the railway engine also produces smoke. (g) , the mills and factories also produce a huge amount of
smoke. (h) , we melt tar for road constructions which produces black smoke. (i) , all these smokes mix with
the air and pollute it. (j) , smoke from different sources is causing serious harm to our environment.
7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining against the reckless driving of the motor cars in
the streets. 10
8. Write a paragraph on 'Food Adulteration' showing its causes and effects. [Use 200 words] 10
14. Dinajpur Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

Japan is an island country (a)  the east coast of Asia. It has more than 100 islands which were mostly formed
(b)  earthquakes and volcanoes. Most Japanese people live (c)  the four largest islands. These islands are
Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikohu and Kyushu. The name of Japan comes (d)  a Chinese phrase meaning "land of
the rising sun". Japan has borrowed other things from the Chinese (e)  its name. The Japanese written
language, for example, is based (f)  the Chinese system (g)  picture writing. Japan has to buy almost all its
raw materials (h)  other countries. Trade is very important (i)  the island nation of Japan. (j)  the
resources it buys, Japan makes products to sell all over the world.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: A 0.510=5
has to would rather what does....look like there let alone
as soon as It what's....like had better was born
(a) You look exhausted. You  take rest to refresh yourself.
(b) He does not like hustle and bustle. He  stay alone than join the gathering.
(c)  was a time when every child used to relish home-made food.
(d) The man who wears a crown  bear the burden of responsibility.
(e) He is the descendant of a royal family. He  with a silver spoon in his mouth.
(f)  is said that a stitch in time saves nine.
(g) They cannot afford to buy a bike,  a car.
(h) Have you ever seen a kingfisher?  a kingfisher  ?
(i)  I heard the news, I informed you.
(j) I have never travelled by air.  a plane journey ?
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: A 15=5
(a) I am waiting for the chairman. Can you tell me when ?
(b) Development of a country depends on the active participation of every citizen. Bangladesh expects that .
(c) Give me your address. I will send the documents .
(d) Her son died in an accident. She was so grief-stricken that she even could not cry. She had to cry, or .
(e) There is a job vacancy announced on bd.jobs.com. Anyone who wants to apply .
4. Read the text and fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. A 0.510=5
I have tried a lot of different exercises, but I have never (a)  (stick) with any of them. I swam for a while, but
when the weather got cold, I (b)  (quit). I tried jogging, but that really (c)  (wear) me out. I (d)  (play)
badminton for a few weeks, but I could not find anyone (e)  (play) with regularly. Then one day, I read in a
magazine about a form of exercise that I did not even (f)  (consider) exercise. That was plain walking! I tried
it for a month, and it (g)  (be) so easy and enjoyable that I kept (h)  (do) it. While walking, I could enjoy
the scenery, talk to people I (i)  (meet), and come back home (j)  (feel) great.
"Where are the cattle which these people graze and where are the fields they plough, uncle?" he asked, turning
to Daya Ram. "They have no cattle and no fields here," said the chaprasi, pushing his neck back to stiff
uprightness. "It is only the rustics in the villages who graze cattle and plough the land," he said.
Luna looks intelligent. (a) , she works hard on her studies. (b) , she seems to have poor test taking skills. (c) ,
she often does badly in the exam. (d) , she repeatedly makes some strategic mistakes during a written test. (e) ,
she starts off really slowly. This initial slowness forces her to write too hurriedly towards the end resulting in
spelling and other mistakes. (f) , her answers are often too long. (g) , she sometimes has to leave some questions
unanswered because of time constraint. (h) , she never starts with the easier questions as other students do. (i) ,
she answers questions sequentially beginning from the first one. (j) , these impractical habits of hers lead to poor
time management during the exam.
7. Recently you have purchased an electric rice cooker from an online shop. Having received it you found it was
not functioning. Now you are to write them complaining to replace it with a new one. 10
8. Write a paragraph on "Causes and dire consequences of Drug Addiction" in about 200 words. 10
15. Jashore Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. A 0.510=5
The ceremony began (a)  10 a.m. Our principal Mr. Rahman presided (b)  the function and Member of
Parliament Mr. Reza was the chief guest. The function started (c)  the recitation from the holy Quran. One (d)
 our senior teachers read (e)  the annual report. The honourable chief guest delivered a brief but inspiring
speech (f)  education. He advised the students to be regular (g)  the class and attentive (h)  studies and
take part (i)  the movement (j)  illiteracy.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrase/words given in the box. A 0.510=5
there let alone was born would rather what's...like
had better it have to as soon as what does.....look like
(a) He cannot read newspaper,  edit a newspaper.
(b)  lived a wise man but he was not well-known to all.
(c) Suhel is a liar. He  give up this bad habit.
(d) We  walk fast. Otherwise, we will miss the class.
(e) He  study English than History. He has interest in literature.
(f)  friendship  ? Nowadays, it is nothing but a name.
(g) Let me know the news  he arrives here.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet. He  in 1988 in a village named Churulia.
(i) Teacher : Students,  the national flower of Bangladesh  ?
(j)  takes two to make a quarrel.
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. A 15=5
(a) Sabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though .
(b) A proverb goes that .
(c) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for .
(d) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time .
(e) It is love that .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. A 0.510=5
Would you mind (a)  (receive) my letter? I am extremely sorry for (b)  (be) late. Had I had any message
about your illness, I (c)  (visit) you. Believe me, since my return from Australia, I have got myself (d) 
(engage) in raising awareness among people (e)  (send) their daughters to school. In this country, girls (f) 
(deprive) of proper education and guidance. Due to lack of education, they (g)  (not know) what they (h) 
(need). For years, they (i)  (neglect) in society.
"Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?" asked the passer-by. "I am crying because I have none to
look after me," said the street child. "Are you hungry?" "Yes, I am," said the boy.
Drug addiction is a great curse of the present world. (a) , a few things were used as drugs. (b) , the number
of drugs has increased. (c) , cocaine, marijuana, opium, heroine, morphine, etc (d)  offer another world to
the addicted ones. (e)  they do not know that this addiction destroys the inner part of the body of addicted
persons. (f) , why do many people take drugs? The reasons are many. (g) , some people are tempted by
their so-called friends to have a taste of a drug. (h) , they are trapped forever. (i) , some people take drugs
to forget the frustration of their life. (j) , those who become drug addicts, cannot live a normal life.
7. Suppose, you are an inhabitant of Cox's Bazar. Write a letter to the Chairman of Electricity Board of
your district complaining about frequent power failure in your area. 10
8. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting between 'City Life and Rural Life' within 200 words. 10
16. Chattogram Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. A 0.510=5
Email has brought (a)  a revolution (b)  modern communication. Messages can be transmitted (c)  one
country to another (d)  seconds. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become
greatly dependent (e)  this speedy mode (f)  communication. It has, however, not reached everyone,
especially (g)  developing countries (h)  ours, as most people cannot afford (i)  have a personal
computer. But even here, people have started using commercially operated email facilities (j)  important
purposes.
2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. A 0.510=5
had better there have to would rather let alone
was born it what does... look like what's...like as soon as
(a) The examination is close at hand. I  study seriously.
(b) Zahir Raihan was one of the most talented filmmakers in Bangladesh. He  on August 19, 1935.
(c) You do not know how poor Sohel is. He cannot buy a cell phone,  a desktop.
(d) Your mother is ill. So, I think you  go home early.
(e) We have spent much time. We should now conclude  possible.
(f)  the earth  ? It looks like an apple.
(g)  is no fish in the pond. It is used as a swimming pool.
(h) We  sacrifice our lives than live under the subordination of another country. It is a different taste to live
in an independent country.
(i)  it  swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems new experience for all.
(j) People are getting sweated easily today.  seems the humidity is higher.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/phrases. A 15=5
(a)  is lost forever. So, we should utilize time properly.
(b) All around us are not friends. In fact, friends  are real friends.
(c) For higher education, we should learn English. So, it is high time .
(d) Neighbours are those persons who live adjacent to us. As man cannot live alone, .
(e) Birds fly in the sky. I wish .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: A 0.510=5
Parents (a)  (be) the blessings of God to us. When a child (b)  (bear), their joys (c)  (know) no bounds.
They begin to (d)  (start) (e)  (think) of (f)  (nurse) and (g)  (bring) up their child. Children (h) 
(remain) safe under the custody of their parents since their birth. Parents never mind (i)  (take) pains for the
upbringing of their offsprings. We (j)  (offend) our parents.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: A 1×5=5
He said, "I can chop some wood today." "You? But you're small." "Size don't matter, chopping wood," Jerry
said. "Some of the big boys don't chop good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage for a long time."
We want success (a)  prosperity in life. (b)  we do not do what are needed in achieving these. (c)  we
want to make our life glorious, we must follow some rules. (d) , we have to be industrious. (e) , without
hard work, success in life is impossible. (f)  we should be sincere in our activities. Some people think that
good luck is at the root of all achievements in life. (g)  to them nothing is further from truth than it. (h) 
every success in life depends totally on our activities. (i)  we spend time in idleness, we must suffer. (j)  we
should be honest in life because this virtue helps us greatly to gain our goal.
7. Write an application to the principal of your college for increasing library facilities in your college
library. 10
8. Write a cause and effect paragraph on "Indiscriminate cutting of Trees". Briefly point out the causes of
this large-scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. You must complete this paragraph within
200 words. 10
17. Sylhet Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions. A 0.510=5
The moon is a very familiar figure (a)  all of us. She awakens a feeling (b)  love and tenderness (c)  our
hearts. Even infants in arms stretches (d)  their hands to grasp the beautiful thing. Nor is her appeal confined
only (e)  children. Ever since the string of the poetic faculty in man, she has furnished a theme (f)  poets
and artists. The moon has no light (g)  her own. The soft silvery brightness which forms her principal charms
to us, is borrowed solely (h)  the light of the sun. If we go out on a clear night, we can look (i)  the magic of
moon light. It is often difficult (j)  us to realize that the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.
had better let alone what does...look like there as if
as soon as would you mind it was born would rather
(a) The room appears to be suffocating.  opening the windows?
(b) It is raining outside. You  take an umbrella.
(c) He cannot read newspaper  edit a newspaper.
(d)  lived a wise man but he was not well-known to all.
(e) You look tired.  appears to me that you have worked hard.
(f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He  in a needy family.
(g)  a dinosaur  ? Have you ever seen it?
(h) He proceeded  he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me.
(i) Panic seized me  I heard his roaring voice.
(j) Though I am in dire need of money, I  die than seek any financial help from him.
3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. A 15=5
(a) A good student must possess .
(b) The student  is a good student.
(c) He must be honest in thought, active in habit and obedient to .
(d)  health is another quality of an ideal student.
(e) He, who  makes a glorious result in the examination.
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct forms of verbs as per subject and context. A 0.510=5
COVID–19 (a)  (transmit) when people (b)  (breathe) in air contaminated by droplets and small airborne
particles (c)  (contain) the virus. The risk of breathing these in (d)  (be) highest when people (e)  (be) in
close proximity, but they (f)  (inhale) over longer distances, particularly indoors. Transmission also (g) 
(occur) if splashed or (h)  (spray) with contaminated fluids in the eyes, nose or mouth, and rarely via
contaminated surfaces. People remain contagious for up to 20 days, and (i)  (spread) the virus even if they (j)
 (not develop) symptoms.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. A 1×5=5
"Could I help you, Sir?" said the receptionist. The man replied, "Sure, I want to meet the Managing Director of
the company." The receptionist said, "Do you have an appointment?" "Yes, I have," he said. "Wait for a while,"
said the receptionist.
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) , they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) , we are not kind
and careful about them. (c) , we destroy trees at random. (d) , one day the country will bear the
consequence of greenhouse effect. (e)  ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculture.
(f) , trees play a vital role on our climate. (g) , trees keep the soil strong and protect it. (h) , trees save us
from flood and many other natural calamities. (i) , trees provide us timber which is of great use specially in
construction works and for making furniture. (j) , trees are our best friends.
7. Suppose, you are Motin, a second year college student of Dhaka college, write an application to the
Principal of your college for starting an English Language Club. 10
8. Write a comparison and contrast paragraph on "Offline and Online Class." (Within 200 words). 10
18. Barishal Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

Traffic problem is a major problem (a)  our day-to-day life. Mainly the city dwellers suffer (b)  it. The
drivers do not abide (c)  the traffic rules. Most often traffic problems occur (d)  the congested areas where
the roads are very narrow in proportion (e)  our population. There are many unlicensed vehicles which should
be brought (f)  control. Strict rules must be introduced (g)  this regard. We should raise consciousness (h)
 the people of our country (i)  a view to ensuring a good traffic system (j)  the safety of the people.
as soon as what if provided that had better let alone
would rather would you mind as if was born what does ...... look like
(a) I can't remember the name of the story,  the details about the different characters. I read the story many
years ago.
(b) I am too tired to talk. I can no longer give you company. You  leave me and let me take rest.
(c) By working hard, he had reached the highest speak of success. You can also reach your goal  you work
hard.
(d) I think something is wrong between Tanni and Munni. They are acting  they did not know each other.
(e)  watching the film with me? I am afraid that there may have some horrors in the film.
(f) Take some emergency medicine with you.  you fall ill during your journey?
(g) Khaled  resign his job than tolerate injustice. He has moral courage to raise voice against injustice.
(h)  it stops raining, I will go to play football.
(i) Student : Sir,  a wild cat  ?
Teacher : A wild cat is larger and stronger than an ordinary cat.
(j) He is my friend for the last five years. But I did never ask him where he .
3. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. A 15=5
(a) I can't recall his name. It is long since .
(b) A village doctor is a person who .
He is the best friend to the villagers.
(c) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward in order to .
(d) Whenever he speaks in English, .
Infact, we learn through mistakes.
(e) A student has to be punctual.
He has to study regularly lest .
4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context. A 0.510=5
Road mishap (a)  (happen) in our country almost every day. Recently, it (b)  (rise) to an alarming rate (c)
 (take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d)  (travel) in a
bus. In most cases, reckless driving (e)  (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f)  (violate)
traffic rules. Road accidents can (g)  (reduce) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be
conscious in this respect. While (h)  (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i)  (climb)
on the roof of the buses and trains. Traffic rules (j)  (maintain) strictly with a view to controlling road
accidents.
5. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches. A 1×5=5
"Oh, my Lord, please do not kill the child," said the woman, "Let her have him." The king said, "Now
everything is clear to me." Pointing to the woman, he said to the servant, "Give her the child. She is the mother
of the baby."
Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a)
, it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day to day communication. (b) , it has
been part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid
communication. (c) , mobile phone is not free from defects. It has some negative sides as well. (d) ,
excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e) , it is a means of money wastage. (f) , it
is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) , the radiation from
mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) , we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) , we are not
aware of using the mobile phone. (j) , we must have to be conscious of the negative impacts of mobile phone.
7. Write a letter of complaint to the Superintendent of Police to take steps against the anti-social activities in
your area. 10
8. Write a paragraph on 'Price Hike' mentioning its causes and effects. (within 200 words) 10

Time : 3 hours English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper Total Marks : 100
Part A: Grammar: 60 Marks
1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles (a/an/the) as necessary. Some of the blanks may not
require an article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: — 0.510=5
(a) — parliament house of Bangladesh is (b) — exquisitely designed building. In fact, it is (c) — wonder of
modern architecture and technology. It is one of (d) — largest and most spectacular parliament buildings in (e)
— world. It is (f) — highly expensive building. (g) — maintenance cost of the parliament house is about 50
million taka per year. An American architect (h) — Louis I. Kahn designed this (i) — building. Every day many
(j) — visitor comes to visit the building.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions: — 0.510=5
Mr. Reza works (a) — a clerk in a local school. He is poor but honest. His honesty is known (b) — everyone in
his locality. He often suffers (c) — hunger. He is deprived (d) — comfort and many other things. Nevertheless,
he does not long (e) — wealth. He never hankers (f) — name and fame. He leads his life (g) — honest means.
He is satisfied (h) — what he has. But sometimes he runs into debt and poverty is responsible (i) — this debt.
However, he does not like to depend (j) — others.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box: — 0.510=5
would you mind there as soon as was born it is high time
as if would rather unless what does.... look like have to
(a) Your enemies are looking for you. — you left this place.
(b) It is raining heavily. — closing the window?
(c) Rifat often behaves — he were a prince. It becomes very difficult for me to tolerate him.
(d) Humayun Ahmed was a teacher, author, dramatist and filmmaker. He — on 13 November 1948.
(e) — you work hard, you will not make a good result.
(f) I — resign my job than tolerate injustice. I have moral courage to raise voice against injustice.
(g) Son: — a satellite —?
Father: I have heard of it but never got a chance to see it.
(h) We informed the police — the incident took place. But the police didn't arrive even after two hours.
(i) Our society is full of bad persons. We — remain aware of them.
(j) — is a hue and cry on the road. Something must have happened.
4. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) We are late. The class will start soon. Walk fast lest —.
(b) There goes a proverb that —. So, we must make a proper use of time.
(c) The condition of Mitu's father was not well. If I knew his mobile number, .
(d) Though Bangladesh is a small country, —. We are proud of our World Heritage Sites.
(e) We are a free nation now. 1971 is the year when —.
(f) English is an international language. —, you cannot get a good job.
(g) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for —.
(h) I was really in a great danger. He came here with a view to —.
(i) I can't recall his name. It is long since —.
(j) Time will decide everything. Do your best —.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: — 0.510=5
Cricket is a popular game. Both the young and the old (a) — (get) pleasure from this game. In fact, cricket (b) 
(call) the gentlemen's game. It (c) — (entertain) us with politeness and discipline. A sense of brotherhood and
fraternity (d) — (create) among the playing nations through it. At present cricket is the most popular game in
Bangladesh. The English (e) — (play) it here in this subcontinent and since then it (f) — (become) an integral part
of our entertainment. Our team (g) — (consist) of skilled players. They already (h) — (show) their performance in
several matches. But it is a matter of sorrow that sometimes our players (i) — (play) so poorly that our countrymen
(j) — (become) astonished.
6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: — 15=5
You must have heard the name of Bayazid Bostami. (a) He was one of the greatest saints of Islam. (Positive) One
night he was learning his lessons. (b) At that time, his mother asked him for a glass of water. (Passive) (c) There was
no drinking water in the house, so he went out to fetch it. (Complex) (d) When he came back, he found his mother
sleeping. (Compound) Then he passed the whole night standing with a glass of water beside his mother. (e) He
showed a great love and respect to his mother. (Exclamatory)
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 5

"Where do you like to go, sir?" asked the ticket seller. "Cox's Bazar," replied the stranger. "How many tickets do you
need?" "I will buy five tickets." "Take these tickets. They will cost three thousand taka," said the ticket seller.
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, rewrite the sentences
so that all pronoun references are clear: — 15=5
Autism is a physical disorder of the brain who causes a lifelong developmental disability. Unfortunately, a
number of boys and girls become victim of it after their birth. Children with autism vary widely in their
activities, abilities, behaviours, etc. and the symptoms may appear differently in him. The sorrows and
sufferings of the parents of those know no bounds. Though the autistic children are quite different in activities
from the normal children, they should not be neglected. Rather, we have a great responsibility towards them.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: — 0.5 10=5
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 a 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) tubewells. Otherwise, they will suffer from arsenicosis.
10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors: 0.510=5
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) —, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) —, we are not kind
and careful about them. (c) —, we destroy trees at random. (d) —, one day the country will bear the
consequence of greenhouse effect. (e) — ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on agriculture.
(f) —, trees play a vital role on our climate. (g) —, trees keep soil strong and protect it. (h) —, trees save us
from flood and many other natural calamities. (i) —, trees provide us with timber which is of great use specially
in construction works and for making furniture. (j) —, trees are our best friends.
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :
0.510=5
After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union decided
to send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentina Tereshkova was selected for this project from among more than
four hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova
began preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-suits and taken to the space
shuttle launch pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside
Vostok-6. Finishing a two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced
nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight, she orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days
in space. She also maintained a flight log and took photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify
aerosol layers within the atmosphere.
(a) outer (antonym); (b) proletarian (synonym); (c) launch (synonym); (d) prepare (synonym); (e) began
(antonym); (f) faultless (antonym); (g) nausea (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym); (i) maintain (synonym); (j)
later (antonym).
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the
errors: — 0.510=5
Student : Excuse me sir I want to discuss with you some grammatical problems.
Teacher : What class are you in
Student : Sir I am in class XI I am a newly admitted student here.
Teacher : Okay tell me your problems
Student : I want to understand the difference between a phrase and a clause.
Teacher : Dont worry. Ill help you understand the difference.
Part B: Composition: 40 Marks
13. On behalf of the students of your class, write an application to the Principal of your college for providing
multimedia facilities in the classroom. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English Daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on food adulteration
and its damning consequences. 8
15. Write a paragraph on 'Environment Pollution'. Use about 150 words. 10
16. Internet is influencing our young generation both positively and negatively. Write a composition on the 'Uses
and Abuses of Internet'. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14

Part A: Grammar 60 Marks
An honest man is true to his (a)  words. He does not deviate from (b)  path of honesty. He knows that true
happiness consists of (c)  honesty. He does not fall victim to (d)  greed. He does not hanker after (e) 
worldly property. (f)  honest man abstains himself from corruption. He does not mix with (g)  corrupt
people. He is (h)  man who tries to get pleasure from good deeds. (i)  greed for wealth does not touch him.
People should follow the path of (j)  honest people of the society.
2. Complete the following text with suitable prepositions: — 0.510=5
Preposition connects all types (a)  words together and supports them to make better sense (b)  the readers.
They help us to understand the relationship (c)  objects. (d)  example, the book and the table are (e)  the
kitchen. This ensures you a basic understanding. If we add another preposition, it makes it even clearer. This
book is (f)  top of the table (g)  the kitchen. We have a clear picture (h)  our mind (i)  the relation of
those two objects and their relationship (j)  each other.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/ words given in the box: — 0.510=5
what does.....look like how to in order that it is high time was born
had to what's it like let alone unless lest
(a) The child cannot walk  run in the field.
(b) Tareq Ahmed is a renowned teacher. He  in 1960.
(c) At present, the children do not know  swim in water.
(d) Parents  work hard to take care of their children.
(e) Rima studies hard  GPA-5 should be missed.
(f) Father,  a ghost ?
(g) Tanisha went to college  she could learn something.
(h)  people stopped corruption from society.
(i)  swimming in the river? For the first time, it seems new experience for all.
(j) You will not succeed in life  you work hard.
4. Complete the sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) Samudra Haque is a great journalist. Do you know where ?
(b) Unity is power. Unless you are united, you .
(c) Work carefully lest .
(d) Shabbir Khan is a quack. He behaves as though .
(e) It is very cold. I have to put on warm clothes so that .
(f) Could you avoid ?
(g) A proverb goes that morning .
(h) Democratic Govt. will provide .
(i) Let us play in the field, ?
(j) The bee is one of the busiest insects. We should follow the .
5. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with the right form of verbs as per subject and context: — 0.510=5
(a)  (Teach) is a noble profession. A teacher (b)  (teach) his students from the core of his heart. He teaches
his students with a view to (c)  (give) the light of education. By (d)  (get) the light of education, students
can (e)  (enlighten) their inside. The students (f)  (learn) their lessons now as their teachers (g)  (instruct)
them. But the students now-a-days act as though they (h)  (know) everything. They are not (i)  (pay) heed
to their teachers' advice. But the students must be careful in their studies lest they (j)  (fail) to secure good
marks.
6. Read the text and transform the sentences as directed: — 15=5
Dowry is a curse for our society. It darkens the lives of many women. (a) Dowry hampers the peace of the society.
(Make it passive) (b) The brutal condition of the dark age must be stopped soon. (Make it active) (c) This is one of the
major problems of Bangladesh. (Make it positive) (d) The dowry seekers are very greedy and demand money from
bride's father. (Make it simple) (e) What an unworthy crime the dowry is! (Make it Assertive)
"Why are you loitering here and there now? Are you in trouble?" said the school teacher. "I am loitering
because I have none to take care of me," said the boy. The school teacher said, "Do you feel hungry?" "Yes, I
am very hungry now,”, said the boy.
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph where necessary. Rewrite the sentences
Women are now-a-days as important as men in society. She constitutes nearly half of the total population. No
nation can make real progress keeping half of it in the dark. Without the improvement of the women's status, it
is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So, proper education should be given
to her so that they can work hand in hand with them in all development programmes.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: — 0.510=5
Newspaper plays a very (a)  (pre-modify the noun) role in modern 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 a man.
10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors: — 0.510=5
Unemployment is a great curse. (a)  all the countries of the world suffer from the curse. (b)  nowhere in the
world, this problem is so acute as in our country. (c)  there are many reasons behind it. (d) , our country is
industrially backward. (e)  our traditional education system is not service oriented. (f) , our students and
youths have false sense of dignity. (g) , they run after jobs only. (h) , unemployment problem should be
removed at any cost. (i)  our education system should be changed. (j)  more mills and factories should be
established.
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below : —
0.510 = 5
Modern education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the mind to
make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is
intellectually alert will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers play vital role
in teaching the students. They aren't just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students so that the students
can succeed in their way of life.
(a) different (Synonym) (b) seek (Synonym)
(c) eager (Antonym) (d) observation (Synonym)
(e) mere (Antonym) (f) alert (Synonym)
(g) latent (Antonym) (h) instructor (Synonym)
(i) guide (Antonym) (j) way (Synonym)
12. There are ten mistakes in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting
the mistakes: — 0.510 = 5
Sajid : Hurrah weve won the match.
Sifat : What match Sajid
Sajid : The football match between your school team and our school team.
Sifat : Oh my Almighty! How did it happen?
Sajid : We won by 3 goals to one (1);
Sifat : I thought our team was better than yours.
Sajid : The result shows who is better.
Sifat : Anyway, well do better next year.
Sajid : Best of luck sifat.
13. Suppose, you are Masum, a student of class XI of Bogura Govt. College, Bogura. Your younger sister,
Tabassum, is indifferent to multi-media class in her school. Send an e-mail to her as an advice on the
importance of attending multi-media class regularly. 8
14. Suppose, you are a Staff Reporter of a national daily "The Daily Swadesh Pratidin". You are advised to make a
report on the increasing number of 'Road Accident' in your district. 8
15. Launching of satellite in space is an epoch-making fact in the history of Bangladesh. Now, write a paragraph on
"Bangabandhu Satellite-1" within 150 words. 10
16. Everybody has an aim in life. No one can succeed in life without an aim in life. Now, write a composition on
"Your Aim in Life" within 200-250 words. 14

1. Fill in the blanks in the following text with articles as necessary. Some of the blanks may not require an
article. Put a cross () in those blanks: 0.510=5
The national flag represents (a)  independence of (b)  country. Ours is (c)  independent country. Hence,
we have a national flag symbolizing our independence. (d)  cloth of a national flag is made of (e)  cotton,
silk or linen. Our flag is rectangular in shape maintaining (f)  ratio of its length and breadth 10:6. There are
different sizes of national flag. The background of our flag is green which symbolizes our life and energy. In the
middle point of the flag there is (g)  blood-red circle representing our hard struggle and bloodshed. (h)  red
circle also represents the heroic blood-shed of (i)  martyrs. The national flag plays (j)  vital role in the life
of a nation.
When the sun was setting (a)  the treetops, the jailor came (b)  the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c)
 death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d)  poison in Athens. Socrates knew
this and he nodded (e)  the jailor. Bursting (f)  tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g)  a
cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room
was filled (h)  the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i)  hand, Socrates said, "What is the strange
sound? I have heard that a man should die (j)  peace. So be silent and have patience."
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box. 0.510=5
had better let alone what does ..... look like as soon as as if
there would you mind would rather it was born
(a) Our spring is very charming. During spring various kinds of flowers bloom.  seems that everything has
got a new life.
(b) Baby: Mom,  an owl ?
(c) Don't disturb me, you  leave me alone at this moment.
(d) The poor man  starve than beg.
(e)  exists no life on Mars.
(f)  taking tea with me?
(g) Sir Walter Scott was both a poet and a novelist. He  in 1771.
(h) She acts  she were mad.
(i)  we reached the station, the train started.
(j) He did not even see a hill,  a mountain.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases. 0.510=5
(a) Florence Nightingale wanted to be a nurse with a view to .
(b) She was thirty years old when .
(c) If a man sows good seeds, .
(d) I got up late today. Let's take a taxi so that .
(e) A village doctor is a person who . He is the best friend to the villagers.
(f) She said, "It is high time we ."
(g) I wish I could fly in the sky. If I had the wings of a bird, I .
(h) I don't know why you go there, most probably .
(i) But all sorts of attempts to solve food problem will fail unless .
(j) He who follows two hares .
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context: 0.510=5
A poor man was once (a)  (put) in a jail, although he (b)  (do) no wrong. After a long time, the king of the
state (c)  (visit) the jail and the man told him that he was innocent but a case (d)  (file) against him by some
of his enemies. The king (e)  (inquire) privately and (f)  (find) that it was true. He (g)  (give) the man
some money and set him free. The man went straight to the market. In a shop there, wild birds (h)  (keep) in
cages for sale. He said to the shopkeeper, "I wish to buy all the birds of your shop. These birds unjustly (i) 
(imprison) and I like to (j)  (set) them free."
6. Read the following sentences and change them as directed in the bracket : 15=5
(a) Tell me your age. (Complex)
(b) Some poets are at least as great as Tennyson. (Superlative)
(c) What though the field be lost? (Assertive)
(d) My watch was lost. (Active)
(e) He confessed that he was guilty. (Simple)
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: 5
A cat hearing that a hen was laid up sick in her nest, paid her a visit of condolence and said, "How are you, my
dear? What can I do for you? Only tell me. Is there anything in the world that I can bring for you?” "Thank
you," said the hen. "Do you be good enough to leave me, and I have no fear but I shall soon be well."
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Where necessary, re-write the
sentences so that all pronoun references are clear: 0.510=5
Salam and Salma are siblings. They read in a local primary school. Salam is in class five whereas her sister,
Salma reads in class three. They go to school together. Sometimes they take rickshaw because it is five
kilometers away from his home. Today, she is going to school with her father because her brother,, Salam is
sick. He is taking medicine and bed rest.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces: 15=5
Taking food is essential. We take food (a)  (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). We cannot
survive on earth if we do not take food. In fact (b)  (use a quantifier to pre-modify the noun phrase) living
beings need to take food. But it is a matter of great regret that (c)  (use possessive to pre-modify the noun)
food is being adulterated. (d)  (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) adulteration is increasing (e) 
(use an intensifier to pre-modify the adverb) alarmingly that we cannot stop it. (f)  (use a determiner to pre-
modify the noun phrase) dishonest businessmen use (g)  (pre-modify the noun) chemicals in food and fruits to
make illegal and quick money. But they do not think about (h)  (use a possessive to pre-modify the noun)
health. (i)  (use present participle) adulterated food, people get sick. They are often attacked with different
fatal diseases. So (j)  (use a gerund) food safety is a must today.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: 0.510=5
Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) , it is the burning question of the day. (b)  almost all
the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c)  Bangladesh is the worst
sufferer of this so called problem. (d)  nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) 
there are many reasons behind it. (f)  our country is industrially backward. (g)  our system of education
fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h)  it has little provision for vocational training. (i)  our
students and youths have false sense of dignity. (j)  they run after jobs blindly.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.510=5
Human life is dynamic. Everyone, therefore, must have a plan to do something or to be something in life. And
that is one's aim in life. A man without an aim has no direction and can never go ahead as expected. So
everyone should choose a profession which suits him most. The choice of profession depends on one's taste,
interest, aptitude and ability. These vary from person to person. Teaching is a noble profession. The teachers are
nation-builders. They educate the children and train them to become good and useful citizen in future.
(a) dynamic (antonym); (b) plan (antonym); (c) aim (synonym); (d) direction (synonym); (e) profession
(synonym); (f) suit (antonym); (g) aptitude (antonym); (h) vary (synonym); (i) educate (synonym); (j) citizen
(antonym).
errors. 0.510=5
Youve cut off your hair, asked Jim, laboriously as if he had not arrived at that patent fact yet even after the
hardest mental labor. Cut it off and sold it, said Della. Dont you like me just as well, anyhow Im me without my
hair aint I Jim looked about the room curiously. You say your hair is gone he said with an air of almost idiocy.
13. Write an application to the Principal of your college requesting him for allowing to go for a study tour. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of the Daily Star. You have recently visited the Rohingya camps at Teknaf in
Cox's Bazar. Now write a report on it. Give a title to your report. 8
15. Write a paragraph on 'Internet'. 10
16. Write a short composition on 'Your Favourite Hobby'. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14

Childhood or boyhood is (a)  man's formative period. During this period (b)  child receives training from
its mother. (c)  mother's tender heart always looks to (d)  welfare and well-being of (e)  child. If during
this period (f)  mother tries to bring (g)  child up carefully and according to her (h)  best ideas (i) 
child is sure to grow with its superiors, parents and teachers and love (j)  all irrespective of caste, creed and
colour.
A craftwork is an applied form (a)  art, a social and cultural product reflecting the inclusive nature (b)  folk
imagination. A craftwork, which usually doesn't bear the signature of its maker, retains a personal touch. When
we look (c)  a thirty-year old nakshikantha, we wonder (d)  its motifs and designs that point (e)  the
artistic ingenuity and the presence of the maker (f)  it. The fact that we don't know her name or any other
details (g)  her doesn't take anything (h)  from our appreciation (i)  the artist. Indeed, the intimate nature
(j)  the kantha and the tactile feeling in it generates animate the work and make it very inviting.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box: — 0.510=5
there was born have to let alone what if
had better as soon as would rather what's it like as if
(a) I have never walked five miles at a stretch,  ten miles. The idea of walking so much distance frightens
me.
(b) I have never visited Kuakata.  visiting this place in the coming summer vacation?
(c) People do not like his way of behaviour. He always behaves  he were a great leader.
(d) The price of mango is high in our country.  we turn this land into a mango orchard?
(e) The criminal ran away  he saw the police. He was afraid of being arrested.
(f) Smoking tells upon the smoker's health greatly. You  give up this bad habit.
(g) Once  lived a king named Solomon. He was very wise.
(h) Shimul  work hard than beg. He is very industrious and painstaking.
(i) Tapan is somewhat backward in his preparation for the coming HSC exam. He  study hard to get
completely prepared before the exam.
(j) Albert Einstein was a great scientist of physics. He  in 1879 and breathed his last in 1955.
4. Complete the following sentences with suitable clauses/ phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) He is a liar. Do not rely .
(b) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But .
(c) Time has its wings. It was five years since we .
(d) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to .
(e) Whenever he speaks in English, . But we learn through mistakes.
(f) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time .
(g) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest .
(h) There is nobody . Hence happiness is a relative term.
(i) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should plant .
(j) Early rising gives a man enough free time. Since I am an early riser, .
Most of the people who (a)  (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b)  (be) great
conquerors and generals. Whereas, the people who really (c)  (help) civilization forward are often never (d) 
(mention) at all. We do not know who first (e)  (set) a broken leg or (f)  (launch) a sea worthy boat or (g) 
(calculate) the length of a year. The great men are those who (h)  (work) ceaselessly to quicken the pace of
civilization. On the contrary, the condemned men are those who (i)  (cause) bloodshed and violence in the
world. All of us (j)  (adore) the great men of the world.
Success never comes automatically. (a) We work hard to attain success in our life. (Complex) (b) Peace and
prosperity is not possible without being industrious. (Affirmative) (c) A man who leads an idle life, brings misery for
his life. (Simple) (d) He can never help the people of the society. (Passive) Such kind of man is the burden on the
society. (e) Everybody abhors him. (Negative)

"My sons," said he, "A great treasure lies hidden in the estate. I am about to leave you." "Where is it hidden?"
said the sons. "I am about to tell you," said the old man. "But you must dig the land for it."
The Liberation War of Bangladesh is a memorable event in our national life. She achieved her independence
through sacrifice and bloodshed. It is the birthright of a man. On the night of March 25, 1971, the Pakistan army
fell upon the unarmed sleeping Bangalees. But we were not cowards. They built up strong resistance against
them. They fought with courage for long nine months. After nine months' bloody war and sacrifice of the
freedom fighters, the red sun of independence rose in our soil on the 16th December, 1971. Now we remember
them with great respect.
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 an 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.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage: — 0.510=5
We cannot walk on a road in the darkness without light. (a) , we cannot step forward in our life without
education. (b) , throughout the ages, education has always been compared to light and (c)  ignorance has
been compared to darkness. (d)  the light of education enlightens us. (e)  it broadens our mind and widens
our outlook. (f) , it is education which helps us to become a good citizen. (g) , education creates good
citizens and ensures the smooth development of a country. (h)  ignorance stands on the way of development
of an individual. (i)  ignorance has a detrimental effect on the overall development of a nation. (j)  we
should come forward to educate every single person of our country and thereby, ensure the development of our
country.
11. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons interesting. His
method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his own children. He
praises the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh to him. He tactfully
makes his student realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his students. He believes in simple
living and high thinking. He never sets a wrong example before his students. He has high moral values.
(a) ideal (synonym) (b) master (synonym) (c) make (antonym) (d) method (synonym) (e) convincing (antonym)
(f) praise (antonym) (g) mistake (synonym) (h) angry (antonym) (i) simple (antonym) (j) moral (synonym)
errors: — 0.510=5
Hasan : Can you tell me a little about Dhaka
Hasib : Sure what would you like to know?
Hasan : Well, whats a good time to visit there?
Hasib : I think you can visit in winter.
Hasan : Good and what should I see there?
Hasib : Well, you can visit Sonargaon Folk Art Museum and you can see the handicrafts. But you must not
leave Dhaka without visiting the Lalbagh Fort.
Hasan : Anything else?
Hasib : Oh, yes, if you have time you may visit Ahsan Manjil. You could have an excellent experience of the
Mughal and the British architecture.
13. Suppose, you are Abid and studying at ABC College in Feni. Now on behalf of the students of your college,
write an application to the principal of your college to set up an English Debating Club at your college. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on "Frequent road
accidents". 8
15. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on "Climate Change". 10
16. Deforestation has a great impact on Bangladesh. Because of deforestation our country is gradually turning into a
desert. Now, write a short composition on "Deforestation and its Adverse Consequences." Use 200-250
words. 14

Industry is (a)  key to success in our life. (b)  industrious can prosper in life. (c)  man who does not
undertake (d)  hard work can never go (e)  long way in (f)  world. Many (g)  man is not aware of (h)
 significance of (i)  diligence for which they cannot reap (j)  benefit of success.
Patriotism is the quality inherent (a)  a man. This is why, he feels a natural attachment (b)  his native land.
Love (c)  motherland is necessary for the betterment of a nation. The people who are patriotic are noted (d) 
their patriotism. They are different (e)  other people. Their contribution does not sink (f)  oblivion. They
are worthy (g)  praise. They lay down their lives for the good of the country. They are not unaware (h) 
their status in the society. They are celebrated (i)  their patriotism. They should not be looked down (j)  in
any way.
would you mind was born let alone had better there
what does ....... look like as if would rather as soon as have to
(a)  flying in the sky? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(b)  was a king named Robert Bruce. He was very famous.
(c) I  and brought up in Bangladesh. This is a very beautiful country.
(d) Bangladesh is an emerging power in the world cricket. But we  struggle more to win the World Cup.
(e) He cannot tell my name,  my address. He is really a liar.
(f)  the earth ? It's not completely round.
(g) We  walk fast than get on the train. The train is very crowded.
(h) The class started  I reached my college. I was really lucky.
(i) You look so weak. You  go home as early as possible.
(j) The man pretended  he had been very poor. So, we disliked him.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) We cannot buy a car if . It costs a lot of money.
(b) You are now very helpless. Call me whenever .
(c) The man was so weak that . He should consult with a doctor.
(d) Since it was raining heavily, . We stayed at home.
(e) Though he is dull of hearing, . He can make a good result.
(f) Danger comes when . So, we have to be careful in our life.
(g) When I was a child, . I was fond of playing cricket.
(h) Hardly had we seen the police when . Thus we were saved.
(i) Speak the truth or . A truthful man is always honoured everywhere.
(j) He took Biology in lieu of . Biology is not difficult for him.
Kuakata, locally (a)  (know) as Sagar Kannya (b)  (be) an uncommon scenic spot of Bangladesh. Kuakata (c)
 (take) its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or well-dug on the sea-shore. It (d)  (allow) a visitor to watch both
the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The beach (e)  (have) a typical natural setting. This sandy beach (f) 
(slope) gently into the Bay and (g)  (bathe) there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Fishing boats (h) 
(ply) in the Bay of Bengal and (i)  (surf) waves add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. Steps (j)  (take) to
preserve the beauty of the famous beach.
6. Go through the following sentences and change as directed : — 15=5
(a) An honest man is honoured everywhere by all. (Active)
(b) He is not only a teacher but also a singer. (Simple)
(c) Though we are improving very fast, we have to work hard for the country. (Compound)
(d) Very few cricket teams in the world are as unpredictable as Pakistan. (Superlative)
(e) My friend came to me to get help from us. (Complex)
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 15=5

"Have you learnt your lessons?" father said to Arman. "No, I've forgotten," said he. "That's very bad. You must
be more careful about your preparation for the examination. By doing so, you can make a good result," said his
father. "Thank you very much for your timely advice."
Both educated and uneducated women are at present as important as men in our society. She constitutes nearly
half of our total population. No country can make real progress keeping half of it in darkness. Without the
upliftment of our women, it is not at all possible. Again, without education, women cannot be uplifted. So
proper education should be given to her in order that they can work hand in hand with them in all development
programmes.
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.
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man (a)  possesses this uncommon quality is the happiest man in the world.
Truly speaking, a man should have trustworthiness (b)  nobody believes a liar. A liar may prosper for the time
being, (c)  ultimately he goes to the dogs. (d)  we should be honest in our life. It is believed that honesty is
the best policy (e)  dishonesty is the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f)  dishonest
people are cursed. Childhood is the best time (g)  children should be taught honesty. It is seen that children
follow their parents (h)  parents should be honest. (i)  they should be allowed to mix with those friends who
are really honest (j)  they may build up their character.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words as directed below :
0.510=5
Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you
should be courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous.
Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by
being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove
the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people.
(a) virtue (Synonym), (b) a lot (Synonym), (c) courteous (Antonym), (d) discourtesy (Synonym), (e) Win
(Antonym), (f) enemy (Synonym), (g) ensure (Synonym), (h) anger (Antonym), (i) remove (Synonym), (j)
cordiality (Antonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
Jerry : I can chop some wood today.
Writer : But Ive a boy coming from the orphanage.
Jerry : Im the boy
Writer : You But youre very small in size.
Jerry : Size doesnt matter chopping wood. Some of the big boys don't chop well. Ive been chopping wood
for a long time.
Writer : Very well theres the axe. Go ahead see what you can do
13. Suppose, you are Apurba/Amin, a student studying at 'X' College in Dhaka. You want to go on a study tour
somewhere with your classmates. 8
Now, on behalf of your classmates of your college, write an application to the principal seeking permission to
arrange a Study Tour.
14. Think that you are a local reporter of the Daily Star. Recently your college has arranged the prize giving
ceremony in the college compound. 8
Now, write a report of about 120150 words on it. Give a title to your report.
15. Write a paragraph describing "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook" in about 100150 words. 10
16. Write a short composition on 'Childhood Memories'. Write within at least 200 words but don't exceed 250
words. 14

What is patriotism? It is (a)  noble virtue. It inspires (b)  man to dedicate his life to the freedom and
development of his (c)  country. (d)  man without patriotism is no better than (e)  beast. A true patriot is
honoured by (f)  his countrymen. He thinks for (g)  betterment of his country. On (h)  contrary, (i) 
unpatriotic man thinks only of his own interest. Those who die for (j)  country are true patriots.
What are the qualities of a good student? A good student is always attentive (a)  his studies. He is never
indifferent (b)  his studies. He does not learn things (c)  rote. He is always curious and innovative. He does
not hunt only (d)  traditional guide books. His thirst (e)  knowledge knows no bounds. He does not confine
himself (f)  the traditional studies. He is aware (g)  the current affairs (h)  the world. He listens (i)  his
teachers and abides (j)  their advice.
no sooner had unless what does .... look like in order to as if
what if there let alone was born it
(a) Accessibility to higher education in our country is very difficult. Students must work hard  get
themselves admitted into universities.
(b) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life  you make the best use of time.
(c) The students were talking in the class.  the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
(d) He proceeded  he had never seen me. His behaviour shocked me.
(e) The man is very weak. He cannot walk a mile,  five miles.
(f) I'm in short of time.  the train is late?
(g) Once  lived a farmer. He had four sons.
(h) Have you seen a camel?  it  ?
(i)  is unfortunate that many students spoil their time by using Facebook.
(j) Joynul Abedin was a great artist. He  in Kishoregonj.
(a) English is an international language. So, to keep pace with the process of globalization .
(b) I am an early riser. I am used to .
(c) You are getting fat. If you want to lose weight, .
(d) Many people of our country are illiterate. They do not know .
(e) Women constitute half of the total population of our country. No progress is possible .
(f) An unhealthy man cannot enjoy life. A proverb goes that .
(g) She loves reading. She will be reading while we .
(h) Habit of eating is also important for good health. We should eat a balanced diet .
(i) Environment pollution is a serious problem nowadays. We should plant trees .
(j) Environment is polluted in many ways. It is high time .
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs: — 0.510=5
Man is a social and rational being. He (a)  (have) freedom of choice, thought and expression. But everybody
should (b)  (consider) that he is not the only person in a society. There (c)  (be) many persons in the society
and they (d)  (have) the same right that one (e)  (expect) from one's society. So, to (f)  (form) a peaceful
society, one should be watchful to see that other's rights are not violated. Every citizen must (g)  (cultivate) the
habit of obeying the rules and regulations of the society. Selfishness (h)  (not help) the society. Rather it (i) 
(destroy) the peace and happiness of others. So, we all (j)  (think) of the greater interest of the society.
(a) Tea is the most popular drink. (Comparative)
(b) Tea helps us remove our fatigue. (Passive)
(c) Almost everyone enjoys tea. (Negative)
(d) Bangladesh is one of the tea producing countries. (Compound)
(e) Bangladesh exports tea and earns a lot of foreign exchange. (Simple)

"Whose picture is it?" I asked. "A little girl's of course," said Grandmother. "Can't you tell?" "Yes, but did you know
the girl?" "Yes, I knew her," said Granny, "But she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn't tell you about her."
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following text and rewrite the sentences so that all pronoun
references are clear: — 15=5
Do you know the importance of trees? They are our best friends. Our existence on earth will be at stake without
it. We inhale oxygen which trees produce. Again, we exhale carbon dioxide which it absorb. Besides, we get
food from trees and firewood to cook it. But some irresponsible people cut down trees indiscriminately. It
should be brought to light. Furthermore, one should take keen interest to plant more trees so that we can live
comfortably on earth.
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.
We must be aware of the dangers of smoking. It is harmful to us in various ways. It causes various diseases (a) 
blood pressure, heart attack, bronchitis, cancer, etc. (b)  it pollutes air. (c)  smoking causes harm to (d)  the
smokers (e)  the non-smokers who remain by them. (f)  we should give up smoking. (g)  it is (h)  great an
addiction to get rid of. (i)  nothing is impossible for us. (j)  we are determined to give up it, we can certainly do it.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: 0.510=5
Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting, they
lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long
that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make
children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and
ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.
(a) fascinating (antonym); (b) interest (synonym); (c) impatient (antonym); (d) immoral (synonym); (e) contain
(synonym); (f) illogical (antonym); (g) indifferent (synonym); (h) perfect (antonym); (i) instructive (synonym);
(j) ethical (antonym).
errors: — 5
Student : Excuse me sir. May I come in?
Teacher : Yes come in.
Student : Thank you sir.
Teacher : What can I do for you.
Student : Would you kindly make me clear about the use of this punctuation mark.
Teacher : Didnt you attend my class yesterday?
Student : No sir. I did not come.
Teacher : Why? You must not miss any class.
Student : Ill never miss any class sir.
13. Suppose, you are Raju/Meena. You read in class XII. There is no multimedia facility in your classroom. Now,
write an application to the principal of your college requesting him to provide multimedia facilities in your
classroom. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily newspaper. Now, write a report on traffic jam in your locality. Use
about 120 words. 8
15. Write a paragraph about 'Our National Flag'. Use 100-150 words. 10
16. Write a short composition on 'Duties and Responsibilities of Students'. Write at least 250 words but don't
exceed 300 words. 14

I have (a)  uncle who has just retired from (b)  army. He used to be (c)  ABI agent, and everybody says
he has been an honest man all his life. As a child, I loved him for his stories. He once told me that he met (d) 
one-eyed alien from (e)  space. (f)  alien did not need any oxygen. And it did not have (g)  nose. I now
understand that it was (h)  hard story to believe. I am not sure he was telling me (i)  truth. Maybe, he is not
so (j)  honest, after all.
Luna's cat was missing. So she started looking around (a)  it. She opened her closet and looked (b) . Then
she went to the bedroom crawling (c)  the floor to look (d)  the bed. The cat was not there. In fact, it was
nowhere inside the house. Therefore, Luna decided to go (e)  to look for it. Just as she was (f)  to open the
door, the door bell rang. It was her neighbour, Mrs Haq. "Look, Luna! Your cat is (g)  the sunshade!" said
Mrs. Haq pointing (h)  a tall building opposite (i)  her house. Luna smiled and thanked her friendly
neighbour, saying that (j)  her help she would not be able to find out her cat.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: — 0.510=5
as if it is about time would rather feel like blow one's own trumpet
is used to as far as when it comes to had better needn't have
(a) "Can I smoke here?" "I  you didn't. It's a no smoking zone."
(b) This car is absolutely fine  the engine is concerned.
(c) We rushed to the station lest we might miss the train. But the train was late and we had to wait for an hour.
We  hurried.
(d) It's well past 10 and Diba is still in bed.  she got up.
(e) Nishi is a nice girl. But  cooking, she is absolutely hopeless.
(f) Lima has always lived alone. She  living alone.
(g) Well, you don't need to . We know that you have some talent.
(h) Look at that building! It looks  it's going to fall down!
(i) I am very tired. I don't  going out this evening.
(j) "It's getting late. I have to go now." "You  not. It's raining very hard."
(a) "Do you know this man?" "Yes, I know him.  since he was a boy."
(b) What a lovely view that was! If I had had a camera, .
(c) I have never been suspicious of his honesty. I have always believed .
(d) It was very hot outside. Nobody actually wanted .
(e) The woman  was taken to hospital.
(f) When my sister was young, she hid chocolate in impossible places. Once I found a bar .
(g) My grandfather has no interest in TV. He often talks about the old days .
(h) I am not a rich man. So I never go to the shops .
(i) Don't worry. We are going to be there right on time. I am driving .
(j) She never travels alone. She is  of travelling alone.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs in brackets: — 0.510=5
When I was a child I (a)  (be) afraid of the dark, and I (b)  (go) to sleep with a light on. Even then, I feared
that monsters (c)  (climb) in through my bedroom window. Every sound I (d)  (hear) struck fear into me.
Often, I ran away from the room and (e)  (sleep) on the floor at the foot of my parents' bed. Now that I (f) 
(be) almost twenty, I obviously do better than what I (g)  (do) as a child. However, I (h)  (be) still scared of
bedtime. I hate (i)  (sleep) alone, and I still keep a tiny night-light on. And before I go to bed, I double check
every door and every window to make sure that they (j)  (be) locked.
6. Transform the underlined parts of the following text as per direction: — 15=5
(a) "Beautiful! Isn't she?" Tanvir whispered. (Make it assertive)
(b) Tania nodded in agreement, but she was extremely nervous. (Make it complex)
(c) The tigress was now quite close to them. (Make it interrogative) Tania's heart was pounding, but Tanvir seemed
oblivious to any danger.
(d) He got closer to the animal and pressed the shutter button with a boyish grin in the face. (Make it simple)
(e) And it suddenly occurred to Tania that her husband was the strongest man she had ever met. (Use the positive
degree of the adjective)
"Why did you stop me? I didn't do anything wrong, did I?" asked Riyad. "You were driving too fast," said the
traffic sergeant, giving him a glare, "Now! Show me your driving licence."
8. Here is a text with five unclear pronoun references. Re-write the text making all the pronoun references
clear. Underline the areas where you make any changes: — 15=5
Robin hates people who are mean to animals. Last afternoon, as he was walking home from work, he saw some
boys throwing stones at an old lame dog. Immediately, he rushed to help the animal. "Stop it!" he shouted as he
ran towards the unruly boys, "Leave him alone!"
Startled by the big man's shouts, they ran away. One of them jeered at him while running away. Robin,
however, was totally unmoved by the jeering. He was happy that he could save it. Robin has always felt some
affection for animals. Once he even went to the police station to complain against a neighbour who threw a cat
out of the window. Instead of taking any action, they laughed at him and advised him not to worry about such
'petty' matters.
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.
Education is essential in our life. (a)  we are not properly educated, we cannot live an honourable life in
society. It teaches us (b)  how to earn but also how to spend. (c) , it teaches (d)  to live in amity with
others in society. (e) , we must get proper education. (f)  we should bear in mind (g)  education is not
only what we learn at educational institutions but also (h)  we learn outside these institutions. (i) ,
education is a lifelong process. It begins just after our birth (j)  ends only in death.
11. Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given below the text:
0.510=5
Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and she
has got a lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is
graceful. And she always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty. But Rima worries that people do
not notice her talents and hard work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition and a
bit of intelligence too.
(a) good-looking (synonym), (b) dark (synonym), (c) flawless (synonym), (d) shiny (antonym), (e) slender
(antonym), (f) graceful (synonym), (g) stylishly (antonym), (h) appreciate (antonym), (i) notice (antonym), (j)
ambition (synonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
The traveller said to the peasant "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn" The peasant said "Yes I can Do
you want one in which you can spend the night" The traveller said, " I dont wish to stay there i only want a
meal" Follow me and I will take you to a nice one.
13. As you are a student, you attend classes regularly. But your classrooms are overcrowded. Now, write an
application to the principal of your college to provide sound system in large classrooms. 8
14. A small boat carrying 25 people capsized in the Karnaphuli last afternoon. Some people were able to swim
ashore while some others were rescued by a fishing trawler that was passing by. Three bodies have been
recovered till now. Some passengers are still missing. Draft a report of about 150 words for a local daily. 8
15. Write a cause-and-effect paragraph on 'Indiscriminate Cutting of Trees'. Briefly point out the causes of this
large scale deforestation and its effect on our environment. 10
16. Write a composition on Your Visit to a Place of Historical Interest within 250 words. 14

1. Use articles where necessary. Put a cross (×) where an article is not needed :  0.510=5
Mr. Bright is (a)  European. As he is (b)  Englishman, he knows (c)  English well. He is (d) 
honourable to everyone though he is (e)  one-eyed man. One day having (f)  SOS, he went to (g)  USA.
His brother, Johnson living there joined (h)  Army last year. He is (i)  younger of the two brothers. When
Mr. Bright met his brother, he could not but shed (j)  tears.
2. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:  0.510=5
The old grey-bearded sailor sat (a)  a stone (b)  the church. The sailor watched the people walking (c)  him.
The marriage guest listened (d)  him. He had a strange mad look (e)  his eyes. The old man told him (f)  his
last journey (g)  the sea. They had sailed away (h)  the south (i)  they arrived (j)  cold grey seas.
as though was born what ... look like it had to
had better would rather there as soon as let alone
(a) We  hire a rickshaw. It's already too late. We have to reach the exam hall in time.
(b) I can't remember the name of the story,  the details about the different characters. I read the story many
years ago.
(c) Nobody likes Suborna at all. She talks  she knew everything in the world.
(d) Rabindranath Tagore is one of the greatest poets in world literature. He  in the famous Tagore family.
(e)  does a leopard ?
(f) The cricket match restarted  the third umpire declared the decision. It was a great relief for the spectators.
(g) It was a terrible ship.  was no crew in that ship of death.
(h) In ancient time, people  fight against dangerous wild animals. Is it same in the present days?
(i) In our country, rainy season is very different. During this season  rains heavily without any gap.
(j) Tarek  sleep than watch such type of film. It's really boring.
(a) A railway station is the place where .
(b) No sooner had he reached the station .
(c) He is satisfied with what .
(d) The car made in Japan .
(e) He behaved as if .
(f) What is lotted .
(g) My purse has been lost where .
(h) My friend, Ripon, appeared before the interview board. As he was smart .
(i) You are a liar. You cannot eat a mango, let alone .
(j) I am very hungry today. I had better .
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with right form of verbs as per subject and context: — 0.510=5
Once there (a)  (live) an idle king. He (b)  (not undergo) physical labour. As a result, he (c)  (get) bulky and
could not move from one place to another. He (d)  (call) in a doctor. The doctor (e)  (be) clever and wise. He
did not (f)  (prescribe) any medicine for the king. He asked the king to buy a club and (g)  (move) it in the air
till his hands (h)  (get) moistened. The king started (i)  (follow) the prescription. Thus the king (j)  (relieve)
of his problem.
6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed : — 15=5
Anger is nothing but a vice. (a) It begets only the worst. (Negative) (b) Anger is one of the most inhuman vices.
(Positive) (c) So, we should control it for our own sake. (Passive) (d) He who is taken by anger causes a lot of
troubles. (Simple) (e) Realizing it, we should try to be emotionally balanced. (Complex)
Returning home, my mother said to me, "Your progress in studies is very slow. You always move about with a
group of your friends. Aren't you idling away your time with them? Can't you be more serious?" "I am sorry and
I will amend myself," I replied.
Honesty is the best policy. It is honesty which brings happiness in life. Without it, none can dream of a great
life. These who were great in their lifetime were honest. They worked with sincerity, lived earnestly and died
with honour. His contributions to this world are unforgettable. So if you want themselves to be in their league,
be honest. Remember, there is no shortcut way to a great life.
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.
We should always keep in mind (a)  all kinds of physical exercise are not suitable for all. (b)  different
people have different capacities. (c) , harder exercise (d)  wrestling and gymnastics are suitable for young
people (e)  they have energy to perform them. Weaker and old people should take the milder exercise (f) 
walking, jogging and free hand exercise. Over exercise never does good, (g)  it breaks down the health. (h)
, we should always take those exercises (i)  would suit us. Physical exercise is important for the
preservation of good health. It (j)  builds our character.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach is
very low. No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service Examination
are also tested on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing although almost all the
candidates have presumably master degree in various disciplines. Even those who pass or qualify are hardly able
to write a free composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is something seriously wrong with the
teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.
(a) require (synonym); (b) proficiency (antonym); (c) wonder (synonym); (d) tested (synonym); (e) equally
(antonym); (f) disappointing (synonym); (g) presumably (antonym); (h) qualify (antonym); (i) obviously
(antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
While I was going to market yesterday I met a boy begging in the street on being asked to tell the reason of
begging the boy with a sad mind and tearful eyes said oh sir I have a sad tale to tell you would you please hear
my story yes I would like to I said to him Instead of telling the story the boy simply began to cry.
13. Write an application to the principal of your college for providing multimedia facilities in the classroom. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of 'The Daily Star'. Now, write a report for your newspaper on 'Food Adulteration'
which has become a burning issue. 8
15. Dowry system is a curse for our society. Write a paragraph on it. 10
16. Write a composition on "The Necessity of Compulsory ICT Education in Bangladesh". 14
27. HSC Exam (Combined Board)-2018 Sub Code 1 0 8

[Dhaka Board, Dinajpur Board, Jashore Board, Sylhet Board]
Bangladesh is (a)  independent country. We won freedom on (b)  December 16, 1971. This freedom was
won as (c)  result of great sacrifice. (d)  great many people laid down their lives for (e)  freedom of the
country. (f)  man who loves his country is (g)  patriot. (h)  real patriot loves his country more than his
life. Being patriot, we all should try to make (i)  effort for the welfare and (j)  progress of our motherland.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:— 0.510=5
Trees are very useful (a)  man. They are highly essential (b)  our existence. They protect the rich top soil
(c)  getting washed away (d)  rain water and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain
slopes, (e)  the road sides, (f)  the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g)  our lives. They provide us (h)
 food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i)  carbon di-oxide and produce oxygen. So we should
take care (j)  trees.
as if have to as soon as it was born
let alone would rather there had better what if
(a) We  pay a visit to Cox's Bazar than the Sundarbans. We have already visited the Sundarbans.
(b) The storm was raging violently. We got out  it abated.
(c) Fardin is always boastful of his uncles. He talks  they were the most powerful men in the country.
(d) My college is far away from our house. I  walk a long way to go to my college.
(e) Jasim Uddin is a rural poet. He  in 1903 in a village named Tambulkhana in Faridpur.
(f)  is very hot today. Load shedding is aggravating the situation.
(g) Maruf cannot earn 50 marks,  80 marks. He is a student of average standard.
(h)  are many mango trees around our home. They give us very sweet mangoes.
(i) Faiaz seems to be weak. He  consult an experienced doctor.
(j) The river is calm.  we swim in the river? To swim in the river is a nice experience.
(a) Industry is the .
(b) A man cannot succeed in life .
(c)  of the world are industrious.
(d) The man  can maintain a sound health.
(e) We should not like those persons .
(f) I always .
(g) I know the story of an industrious person .
(h) That man always inspires me .
(i) I have a poor uncle. He could be rich .
(j) He has become poor  of his idleness.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:— 0.510=5
If all the children of Bangladesh (a)  (go) to school, the country (b)  (get) rid of the curse of illiteracy. To
boost up education, the government (c)  (spend) more money. Subsidies must (d)  (give) in the education
sector. Teachers (e)  (need) to (f)  (train) for good teaching. The poor students can (g)  (bring) under "Food
for Education" programme. We (h)  (take) care that no institution (i)  (close) down due to political clashes. All
concerned (j)  (be) conscious about it.
(a) Very few insects are as busy as a bee. (Comparative)
(b) It is known as an industrious creature. (Active)
(c) It flies from flower to flower and collects honey. (Simple)
(d) It stores honey in the hive. (Passive)
(e) In winter, it remains idle but it works hard in spring. (Complex) It leads a disciplined life.
7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 15=5
"How much do you want?" said the Mayor. "A thousand guilders," said the pied piper. "All right," said the
Mayor. "We'll pay you a thousand guilders. When will you set to work?" "Now," said the pied piper.
There lived a man in a village, which had a great attraction to English. He went to a teacher in order to learn English
well though he was dull-headed. He tried his best to teach him but the man learnt only three English words – yes, no
and very good. Though the man did not know the meaning of it, he used them frequently in his conversation. He did
not understand that a little learning is a dangerous thing and very soon he would be a victim of it.
Television has become the most common and (a)  (pre-modify the noun) source of entertainment of the (b) 
(pre-modify the noun) world. A wide range of programs of (c)  (pre-modify the noun) interest is telecast on
(d)  (use quantifier to pre-modify the noun) channels. Almost every middle class and even working class
families have a television set today. (e)  (use a noun-adjective to pre-modify the noun) programs are (f) 
(pre-modify the adjective) entertaining. They can be (g)  (pre-modify the adjective) educative too. Courses (h)
 (post modify the noun) by the Open University are shown on BTV. (i)  (pre-modify the noun) channels
like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative programs.
However, watching TV has become (j)  (use an article) addiction for many.
Many people think that money can do everything in life. (a)  it is a must for our life, it is not the thing that
necessarily brings happiness. (b)  it is absolutely a psychological matter. The person who is contended with
what he gets and (c)  he has is really happy. Money can do something with happiness (d)  it cannot give us
happiness. (e) , we can see that the richest men of our society are not the happiest men. (f) , they lead a life
burdened with cares and anxieties (g)  pass sleepless nights. (h) , there are a large number of poor men (i)
 are happy and enjoy a sound sleep. (j) , money cannot ensure happiness.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their
feelings, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the
best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about
the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A
good book is a friend of loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.
(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e) valuable
(antonym) (f) ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (synonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i) ailment (synonym) (j)
happiness (antonym).
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One day while going to college I met an old man who had nothing of his own having seen me he began to cry
but could not as he was too weak to cry feeling a great pity for him I wanted to know about him what led him to
this miserable condition so I started asking him questions.
13. Suppose, there are very few books in your college library. No books were purchased in the last few years. The
students feel the need to have more books in the library because they can take more benefits from the library.
Now, write an application to the Principal of your college for increasing the number of books in the
college library. 8
14. Suppose, your college has arranged a day long programme on the occasion of the International Mother
Language Day. Now, write a report of about 120 words on it. Give a title to your report. 8
15. Write a paragraph describing "The Importance of Female Education" using 100-150 words. 10
16. Write a short composition on "The Wonders of Modern Science". Write at least 200 words but don't exceed
250 words. 14
28. HSC Exam (Combined Board)-2018 Sub Code 1 0 8

[Cumilla Board, Rajshahi Board, Chattogram Board, Barishal Board]
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in (a)  village of Stratford-on-Avon in (b)  county of
Warwickshire. His father John Shakespeare was (c)  farmer's son who came (d)  Stratford about 1531, and began
to prosper as (e)  trader in corn, wheat, leather and agricultural products. His mother Mary Arden was (f) 
daughter of (g)  prosperous farmer, descended from (h)  old family of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Norman blood. It
is generally believed that neither (i)  poet's mother nor his father could read or write. In 1582, Shakespeare married
Anne Hathaway, the daughter of (j)  peasant family. She was eight years older than Shakespeare.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : — 0.510=5
Do you have any idea (a)  a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b)  information. It is a network (c)  all
networks. It is a place (d)  computers (e)  which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A
cyber cafe is closely associated (f)  internet communication system. A customer sitting (g)  the cafe can
communicate (h)  people (i)  the world. In fact, a cyber cafe is not prejudicial (j)  our development.
would you mind used to as if as soon as let alone
had better it would rather so that what if
(a) He acts  he were rich. So nobody likes him.
(b)  eating sea fish? I think you will enjoy a lot.
(c) Aloka can't afford to buy a cell phone,  a laptop. Actually she is very poor.
(d) It may rain today. You  leave earlier.
(e) Sometimes we become speechless remembering our childhood memories. We  swim in the river.
(f)  is many years since we first met. How time does fly!
(g) His mother being sick, he needs to go home  possible.
(h) We  develop our humanity than observe hartal and strike. Let us change our destructive culture.
(i) There started a heavy storm when I was about to go out.  I had been out there?
(j) He took a part time job  he could earn some money. He was very sincere.
(a) John is fond of reading. Whenever he goes to the book fair, . He has a good collection of books now.
(b) Smoking is detrimental to health. It is high time you .
(c) The students saw the teacher. No sooner had the teacher entered the classroom than .
(d) Birds fly in the sky. I wish I .
(e) My mother was a philanthropist. She loved to live among the poor villagers so that .
(f) Samia is good at all of her subjects except English. She cannot compete with her classmates because of .
(g) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we .
(h) I don't have enough money. Had I been a rich man, .
(i) Death is inevitable. There is nobody who .
(j) Boys, I'm going to discuss an important topic today. Be attentive to my lecture, otherwise .
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per subject and context:— 0.510=5
Trees contribute a lot to maintain ecological balance. A month-long tree fair (a)  (begin) in Kurigram stadium
recently. It (b)  (organize) by the local administration and the Department of Social Forestation. The fair (c) 
(inaugurate) yesterday by the DC of Kurigram. It was also addressed by other speakers who (d)  (emphasize) the
need for planting more trees. The chief guest in his speech (e)  (put) importance on planting trees so that we (f)
 (save) our environment from other effects of climate change and natural disasters. A huge procession (g) 
(parade) down the streets of the town after the inaugural. Various government and non-government organizations
(h)  (set) up stalls displaying saplings of different varieties. Cultural functions (i)  (arrange) every night (j) 
(inspire) people to plant trees.
Bangladeshi developers can build modern robots like Sophia using its software.
(a) The humanoid robot, Sophia is one of the newest sensations in the ICT world. (Make it positive)
(b) Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sophia, at the inaugural ceremony of the four-day-long
digital world expo. (Make it passive)
(c) The Hong Kong-based Robotics Company developed Sophia, one and a half year ago. (Make it complex)
(d) Wearing a yellow Jamdani top and skirt, the robot came on the stage. (Make it compound).
(e) What an enthusiasm the robot generated among the youth! (Make it affirmative)
"Will you buy my hair?" asked Della. "I buy hair," said Madame. "Take your hat off and let's have a sight at the
looks of it. Twenty dollars," said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand. "Give it to me quick," said
Della.
The Egyptians believed that after death people would go to another world. One thought that in that world,
people still would need many things he had on earth. Their kings had many wonderful treasures. They loved and
respected them very much. So, they buried them with dead kings.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : — 0.510=5
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali Literature. He was a (a)  (pre-modify the noun) poet. He
wrote (b)  (post modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c)  (use an appositive),
won the attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d)  (use
possessive pronoun) poetic flair. He composed his songs (e)  (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the
verb). His songs are (f)  (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali
Literature (g)  (use an adverb to post-modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h)  (use a noun
adjective) literature. He was (i)  (use an article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j)  (use an
adverbial phrase).
10. Fill in the blanks with suitable linking words/ sentence connectors: — 0.510=5
Time and tide wait for none. (a)  no one can stop the onward march of time. (b)  , we should not waste a
single moment in vain. (c)  we should make proper use of every single moment of time. (d)  the students
should understand the value of time. It is a matter of great regret that some of the students pass their valuable
time in Facebook. (e)  they kill their time. (f)  they cannot prepare their lessons well. (g)  they always
have a poor preparation for their examination. (h) — they cannot do well in the examination. (i)  they do not
stop wasting time. (j) — they continue to waste their time using Facebook till it is too late for them.
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :
0.510=5
Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need
them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do
you much harm. But books are always ready to be by your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others
will give you much pleasure. Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends
throughout your life.
(a) friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym);
(f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
Bindu : do you read newspaper regularly Hema.
Hema : Yes I do. What about you.
Bindu : To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.
Hema : Why you get enough time.
Bindu : I do but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Hema : Strange why do you think so.
13. Suppose, you are Balaka, an insolvent student of class XII. Recently the Chairman of your Education Board has
come to your college on an inspection. Write an application to him for a stipend. 8
14. Suppose, you are a staff reporter of a national daily. You are asked by the authority to write a report on the
devastating consequences of drug addiction in the context of Bangladesh. 8
15. Now-a-days Pahela Baishakh has become a part of our national history, culture and tradition. Write a
paragraph in about 150 words on ‘The Celebration of Pahela Baishakh’ showing its significance. 10
16. Recently the female leadership of Bangladesh has been praised superbly in an international conference in India.
Now, write a short composition on “Students and Social Service” using 200-250 words. 14

Patriotism is (a) — noble virtue. It inspires (b) — man to dedicate his life for the freedom of his (c) — country.
(d) — man without patriotism is no better than (e) — beast. A true patriot is honoured by (f) — his countrymen.
He thinks for (g) — betterment of his country. On (h) — the contrary, (i) — unpatriotic man thinks only of his
own interest. Those who die for (j) — country are true patriots.
The environment plays an important role (a) — our life. (b) — short, what we have (c) — us including people,
houses, air, water, etc. is called environment. These are the main elements (d) — our environment. (e) —
ensuring sound life the balance (f) — the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) — lack of
knowledge, we don't realise the importance (h) — it. As a result, we are polluting our environment
unknowingly. Living (i) — a polluted environment is undoubtedly a matter (j) — great regret.
as soon as what does ..... look like what if what's it like it
had better was born let alone have to would rather
(a) Deforestation is a matter of great concern. We — take immediate steps against cutting down trees at random.
(b) To tell a lie is a great sin. We — die than tell a lie. Otherwise, none will believe us.
(c) Helmet should be used while driving a motorcycle. — you were driving your bike and met a serious accident?
(d) — swimming in the sea? It seems to be very heroic to me.
(e) — mother heard the news, she cried loudly. She lost her child in a car accident.
(f) Rome was not built in a day. — took a long-time and hard labour to build this city.
(g) Rahman is a poor man. He cannot buy a shirt, — a car.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our rebel poet. He — in Churulia of West Bengal.
(i) Rina's dress looks very dirty. It is old enough. She — buy a new dress.
(j) Rana: Hi! Robi, — a peacock —?
Robi: It's a very nice bird. It knows how to dance.
(a) Trees are essential for our existence. So, we should —.
(b) English is an international language. — you cannot get a good job.
(c) Corruption is an obstacle to our national development. It is high time —.
(d) My childhood was full of joys and happiness. I wish —.
(e) Mobile phone is a wonder of modern science. But —.
(f) He cannot run the business. So, he should —.
(g) He confessed that —. So, I forgave him.
(h) The student could not memorise the poem. It was too difficult —.
(i) Since they had no more question to discuss, —.
(j) Female education is a crying need for our country. It is a good sign that nowadays —.
Road mishap (a) — (happen) in our country almost everyday. Recently it (b) — (rise) to an alarming rate (c) —
(take) a heavy toll of human lives. The members of a family remain anxious if someone (d) — (travel) in a bus. In
most cases, reckless driving (e) — (cause) road accidents. The drivers are in the habit of (f) — (violate) traffic
rules. Road accidents can be (g) — (lessen) if the drivers drive their vehicles carefully. People should be conscious
in this respect. While (h) — (cross) the road, they should be careful. Some people travel (i) — (climb) on the roof
of the buses and trains. Traffic rules must be maintained strictly with a view to (j) — (control) road accidents.
Frugality is a good habit. (a) A man who is frugal does not like to spend money without reasons (Simple).
(b) The target of a frugal man is to save money for future (Make it Complex). (c) Everyone should practise
frugality to make a well-planned family (Make it Passive). (d) A frugal man lives a solvent life (Make it
Negative). (e) A frugal man is happier than a prodigal man (Make it Positive).
"Follow my example," she said as we shook hands, "and never eat more than one thing for luncheon." "I'll do
better than that," I retorted. "I'll eat nothing for dinner tonight."
"Humorist," she cried gaily, jumping into a cab.
Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going
from place to place. This gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are
averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling different parts of the world, my knowledge
may be enriched.
Deforestation means cutting down of trees (a) — (post-modify the verb). To meet up the basic needs of food and
housing, trees are being cut in large scale and thus it causes (b) — (pre-modify the noun) imbalance. Besides, there
are some dishonest people who cut trees in our forest (c) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb). The
(d) — (use a noun adjective to pre-modify the noun) level is rising and many parts of the world are going to be
engulfed by the sea in near future. New areas of the world are (e) — (use a participle to pre-modify the verb)
turned into desert as a result of deforestation. So, we must stop (f) — (use a participle to post-modify the verb)
down trees unnecessarily. (g) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) trees indiscriminately will be hazardous
for our future existence. If we destroy trees (h) — (use an adverbial phrase to post-modify the verb) one day the
country will turn into a great desert. The (i) — (use a participle to pre-modify the noun) temperature will cause
greenhouse effect. Necessary measures should be taken (j) — (use and infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb).
Mobile phone has added a new dimension to our communication system. It has made the world closer to us. (a)
—, it has made worldwide communication easier. We use it for our day-to-day communication. (b) —, it has
been a part and parcel in our life as we cannot go for a single day without using it. We use it for rapid
communication. (c) —, mobile phone is not free from defect. It has some negative sides as well. (d) —,
excessive use of mobile phone may damage our hearing power. (e) —, it is a means of money wastage. (f) —, it
is seen that many underworld crimes are being done with the use of mobile network. (g) —, the radiation from
mobile phone may cause cancer to the users. (h) —, we are aware of these harmful effects. (i) —, we are not
aware of using the mobile phone. (j) —, we must have to be conscious of the negative impact of mobile phone.
11. Read the passage and write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organised from time to time.
Most of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They pay for
the sports events in exchange for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are
telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them live. As a result, the sponsor's products
receive maximum media coverage giving companies international recognition. This is the only commercial
aspect of international sport but there are other aspects too.
(a) popular (antonym); (b) form (synonym); (c) entertainment (synonym); (d) organize (synonym); (e) sponsor
(synonym); (f) multinational (antonym); (g) pay (antonym); (h) watch (synonym); (i) maximum (antonym); (j)
recognition (antonym).
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Abid : We are about to finish our H.S.C examination Are you thinking about your future
Hasib : Yes, what about you
Abid : I want to pursue higher education what are your plans
Hasib : I rather follow some vocational courses to make my career
Abid : Really have you thought of any particular vocation
Hasib : Yes, I would like to join the Fashion Design course This career has a prospect these days
Abid : Is it suitable for boys

Hasib : Why not Boys are as good as girls in many professions now-a-days Whats your future plan
Abid : I would like to go for teaching
Hasib : Its a good profession for a studious boy like you
13. Suppose, you are a student studying in Sylhet Govt. College. Your father has been transferred to Feni. You will
have to go to Feni with your family and you have taken TC from Sylhet Govt. College. Now, write an
application to the principal of Feni Govt. College for admission on TC. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of an English Daily. You have observed that "Facebook" is influencing both
positively and negatively on our young generation. Now, write a report on "The impact of Facebook on
young generation". 8
15. Write a paragraph showing causes and effects of Road Accident in Bangladesh. Use 150 words. 10
16. Write a composition on “Female Education”. Write at least 200 words but do not exceed 250 words 14

In (a) — last 25 years, (b) — world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c) — International
Conservation Organization World Wild Fund. (d) — earth's forest, wetlands, seas and coasts are in (e) — worse
state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they are being burnt indiscriminately resulting
in (f) — increase in carbon-di-oxide and ultimately in (g) — water level rising as a consequence of global
warming. It is anticipated that (h) — new century will face (i) — overwhelming environmental (j) — catastrophe.
We got our freedom (a) — the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands (b) — lives. The patriots (c) — our land
fought (d) — the oppression of the West Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) —
our freedom fighters. But a great number (f) — the sons of the land died (g) — the war. Soon (h) — the war, the
government (i) — Bangladesh founded the National Memorial (j) — memory of the martyrs.
it is high time in case lest as though no sooner had
unless would you mind have to used to as long as
(a) There is foul smell in the room. — opening the windows?
(b) Tomorrow I will be very busy. So, I’ll say good bye, now, — I don't see you again.
(c) We — educate all and work hard to develop our country.
(d) Nobody likes Karim at all. He talks — he knew everything.
(e) The poor will continue to suffer — they are illiterate.
(f) Nobody likes you here. — you left this place.
(g) He saw a bear coming towards him. So, he climbed up a tree — the bear might attack him.
(h) Everybody disliked Rakib. He — do many harmful activities.
(i) Time is very important in our life. You cannot prosper in life — you make proper use of time.
(j) The students were talking in the class. — the teacher entered the class than they stopped talking.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/ phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) He studies medicine so that —.
(b) Time has its wings. It was five years since we —.
(c) The poor man knocked at my door. He came to me with a view to —.
(d) I found a box in the room. The box was too heavy for —.
(e) I went to market yesterday. Had you requested me, I —.
(f) Do not worry about me. I — after I have finished my study.
(g) They are very hard working. If the bank gives them loan on easy terms, they —.
(h) Unity is strength, united we stand, —.
(i) We had to walk through a jungle. We saw a snake while we —.
(j) Everybody will go to the graveyard after death. A graveyard is a place —.
English (a) — (be) the most widely used international language. It (b) — (learn) to communicate with the
foreigners for various purposes such as (c) — (maintain) co-operation, co-existence and exchanging business
information. There are also certain jobs which (d) — (require) a good functional knowledge of English. The jobs of
a pilot, a postman, a telephone operator, a tour guide, a mechanic, a receptionist of an international hotel, an
executive of a multinational firm etc. (e) — (be) a few of them. Besides, a student (f) — (wish) to go for higher
studies must learn English because the books on advanced education are mostly (g) — (write) in English. So, the
importance and demand of learning English in our country can, in no way, be (h) — (ignore). Rather, we should (i)
— (put) high importance on (j) — (learn) English to make room for ourselves in the competitive world.
(a) Some essential agricultural inputs are to be ensured to increase our food production. (Make it active) (b) The
farmers who are poor do not get loans on easy terms. (Make it simple) (c) What a pity! (Make it Assertive) (d)
The farmers do not get the facilities necessary for food production. (Make it complex) (e) Unfortunately, they
do not get the due price of their products. (Make it compound)
"Have you saved something for the future?" said the rich man. "No," said the cobbler. "I am happy with the
present and think little about tomorrow." "No, that would not do," said the rich man. "I like to see you above
want. Have this money and keep it."
Travelling is a part of education. These means going from place to place. One can enhance knowledge by going
from place to place. These gives one the opportunity to see the unseen and know the unknown. Some people are
averse to travelling. This limits his vision. However, by travelling to different parts of the world, my knowledge
can be enriched.
9. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces : — 0.510=5
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.
Trees are a vital part of our environment. (a) —, they bear a great impact on the climate. (b) — we are not
careful about them. (c) —, we destroy trees at random. (d) —, one day the country will bear the consequence of
greenhouse effect. (e) — ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends on it. (f) —, our agriculture is
dependent on rain. (g) —, trees play a vital role on our climate. (h) —, trees keep the soil strong. (i) —, trees
save us from flood (j) — many other natural calamities.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
There are many (a) people who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they learn to (d) believe
that everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f) all that happen to them was ordained by God. For
this belief, the poor generally accept their (g) poverty and all their sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying
much to (i) overcome them. They also have the (j) same sort of attitude towards illness and disease.
(a) people (synonym) (b) conservative (antonym)
(c) early (antonym) (d) believe (synonym)
(e) world (synonym) (f) all (antonym)
(g) poverty (antonym) (h) sufferings (synonym)
(i) overcome (synonym) (j) same (antonym)
12. There are some errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting
those errors: — 0.510=5
how is your father rana said mr karim he is very well thank you replied rana i am glad to hear that he is in good
health said mr karim.
13. On behalf of the students of your class, write an application to the Principal of your college for improving
computer lab facilities. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily newspaper. Write a report on the observance of the Independence
Day. Give a title to your report. 8
15. Write a paragraph on Drug Addiction, mentioning its causes and effects on the society. Use 100–150 words. 10
16. Write a short composition on Environment Pollution. Write at least 200 words but don't exceed 250 words. 14

article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: — 0.510=5
Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which make (c) — man really great. If we do not cultivate the
habit of speaking (d) — truth, we cannot command (e) — confidence of others. (f) — man whom nobody
believes can never be great in life. We might succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings a
good result. (h) — lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character of (j) —
liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) — our life, literature, economy and culture. But are the
rivers (b) — good shape? Unfortunately, they are not. A few are already dead and several are going (c) — the
pangs of death. The river Buriganga is an example (d) — a dying river. A report published in 'The Daily Sun'
describes what has happened (e) — the river Buriganga and why. Its water is polluted and a perpetual stench
fills the air (f) — it. The report says that the river had a glorious past. Once it was a tributary (g) — the Ganges
and flowed (h) — the Bay of Bengal (i) — the river Dhaleswari. Gradually, it lost its link (j) — the Ganges and
got the name Buriganga.
there what if have to no sooner had would rather
lest as if let alone what does...look like be born
(a) The students were loitering in the corridor. — they seen the teacher than they entered the classroom.
(b) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is the father of our nation. He — in 1920 in Tugipara of Gopalganj
district.
(c) I can't stand Rubel. He always acts — he were smarter than everyone.
(d) The little girl was suddenly crossing the road. A bus was passing by. As it came near the girl, the driver
halted it. — he wouldn't have stopped the bus?
(e) Shoma — live in a hostel than live in her relative's home. She feels free and comfortable in the hostel.
(f) You started late. Now you are walking slowly. Walk fast — you should miss the bus.
(g) He is very poor. He can't afford to travel by an AC bus — an aeroplane.
(h) Daughter: Mom, — an albatross —?
Mother: My dear, an albatross is a very large white bird that lives in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.
(i) Long ago, — lived a mighty warrior named Kubla Khan. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan.
(j) I — seek advice from a doctor. I have been suffering from fever for a long time.
(a) 21st February is a red-letter day in our life because —. It is our Mother Language Day.
(b) Once, there was a farmer who had three sons. They were so lazy that —.
(c) I have to meet Raihan. Do you know where —?
(d) It is high time you —. It is detrimental to health.
(e) English is an international language. If you want to go abroad for higher studies —.
(f) The bee is one of the busiest insects. It flies from flower to flower to —.
(g) My friend lived in New Zealand. It is many years since —.
(h) We must grow the habit of getting up early in the morning. The sooner we get up —.
(i) There goes the proverb 'United we stand, divided we fall'. Unless we are united —.
(j) Our country is beset with many problems. We all should come forward with a view to —.
It has been over three hundred years since Emperor Shah Jahan of Delhi (a) — (build) the Taj Mahal as a tomb
for his wife in Agra. Architecturally, it (b) — (be) one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The building
(c) — (make) of fine white marble with inlays of coloured marble. It (d) — (have) eight sides and many open
arches. It (e) — (rest) on a platform or terrace of red sandstone. Four slender white towers (f) — (rise) from the
corners of the terrace. A large dome (g) — (stand) above the centre of the building. Around this large dome
there (h) — (be) four smaller domes. Just inside the outer walls, there is an open corridor from which the
visitors (i) — (look) through carved marble screens into a central room. The bodies of Shah Jahan and his wife
Mumtaz (j) — (lie) in two graves below this room.
(a) It was 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence. (Simple) (b) It is the most significant event in the
history of Bangladesh. (Comparative) (c) Our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for the independence of
Bangladesh. (Complex) (d) It was a great struggle for them. (Exclamatory) (e) We shall always remember them
with pride. (Compound)

"Whose picture is it?" I asked.
"A little girl's of course," said Grandmother.
"Can't you tell?"
"Yes, but do you know the girl?"
"Yes, I knew her," said Granny "but she was a very wicked girl and I shouldn't tell you about her."
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sentences to make the
pronoun references clear and underline the changes: — 15=5
Education is the birth right of every man. But even then many people in our country are deprived of this for
many reasons. They are unconscious and unskilled for want of it. For this, they are unable not only to develop
their own fate or their family, but also unable to play any role for the development of society or the state. If the
people are not properly educated, that is not possible. So, the more we can educate our people, the more the
country will be developed. With a view to developing human resource, the government has given many
incentives in the field of expanding the primary and the secondary education. We must ensure these for every
child of the country.
Ayesha Begum has three sons and two daughters. Her husband was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) farmer who
used (b) — (post-modify the verb by using infinitive) on other people's land. With great effort they married (c)
— (use a pronoun) daughters off by the time they reached teenage. Their sons also started (d) — (use present
participle to modify the verb) with their father as (e) — (pre-modify the noun) labourers when they were old
enough to help. By the time they were seventeen, they left for towns (f) — (use infinitive to post modify the
verb) money. At first they used to send money to their parents (g) — (use an adverb to post modify the verb) but
after getting married they barely earned enough to support their (h) — (pre-modify the noun) families. Out of
desperation, Ayesha Begum started (i) — (post-modify the verb) in the village to feed her old, (j) — (pre-
modify the noun) husband and herself.
Man is a social being. (a) —, man cannot live alone. (b) —, man has been living together from time
immemorial. Living in society is not an easy task. We have to follow certain rules and regulations of the society.
(c) —, we should be cooperative. (d) —, we must help others when they are in need. (e) —, we have to be
careful not to hurt others by our words or activities. (f) —, we must control our emotions and behave rationally
with others. (g) —, we should not think and live only for us. (h) —, we should always think and work for the
betterment of the society. (i) —, we should remain prepared to sacrifice our lives for the greater interest of the
society. (j) —, sacrificing our lives for the society makes us immortal.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed: — 0.510=5
The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many
different reasons, English has achieved the prestige of being that language. As a result, it has crossed national
borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the unique possession of British or American
people, but a language that belongs to the world's people. In fact, bilingual and multilingual users of English far
outnumber its monolingual native speakers. This phenomenon has led to a bewildering variety of English
around the world. As more and more people speak English, more and more varieties have emerged which are
strongly influenced by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother-tongues. World English
has now moved away from the control of the native speakers. However, the question of British or American
English is not so important now. Today's slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language.
(a) obviously (synonym); (b) prestige (synonym); (c) national (synonym); (d) unique (antonym); (e) native
(antonym); (f) variety (synonym); (g) emerge (antonym); (h) control (antonym); (i) important (synonym); (j)
intelligibility (antonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
"I'm not in the least hungry," my guest sighed "but if you insist I don't mind having some asparagus."
I ordered them.
"Aren't you going to have any"
"No I never eat asparagus."
"I know there are people who don't like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat."
"Coffee" I said
"Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee" she answered.

13. Suppose, you are a student of 'X' College. Write an application to the Principal of your college for
introducing multimedia facilities in classrooms. 8
14. Suppose, you are a local correspondent of a national daily. Now, write a report on the prize giving ceremony
held in your college a few days ago. 8
15. Write a paragraph describing the merits and demerits of a mobile phone. 10
16. Great people make history. They inspire us with their deeds and greatness of their characters. They are the
leaders of the world. Now, write a composition in 200-250 words on 'Your Favourite Personality'. 14

What (a) — surprise it was! Robin got (b) — first prize in (c) — competition. I was really (d) — amazed at his
success. Of course, he was trained by (e) — expert coach for (f) — time. He always obeyed (g) — instructions
given by (h) — coach. Even he was not found outside (i) — camp during practice session. (j) — boy like him is
always appreciated by the people.
Badal lived (a) — a village of Bangladesh. He was a school boy. There was a canal (b) — his way (c) — school.
An old bridge was (d) — that canal. It was useful to one and all of the villagers. Yet none cared (e) — its repair.
So one day it broke (f) — and caused a good deal (g) — hardship to the villagers. They were (h) — difficulty.
They could not go to the town (i) — the other side of the canal to sell their fruits and vegetables profitably. They
sold their production (j) — local market at a nominal price.
there let alone it as if what ..... look like
have to as soon as was born had better would rather
(a) We — not go out today. A riot has broken out in our locality.
(b) — is a good idea to walk in the morning. One can take it as an important form of physical exercise, because
it refreshes both the body and mind.
(c) Do you often — travel on business? You are always seen travelling abroad.
(d) Long ago, — lived a very pious man. His name was Hatem Tai and he was very kind hearted.
(e) — does a clown —? You've seen a clown in the circus many a time.
(f) — I see my father coming, my heart fills up with joy. I am very much fond of my father.
(g) I got a job at a bar. But I hate working at a bar. I — be a waiter than a barman.
(h) Kazi Nazrul Islam — in an impoverished family. He had to earn even when he was a small boy.
(i) The economic condition of Robi is very poor. He cannot afford one meal per day — square meals.
(j) After the final match of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Messi looked — he were completely ruined. His
cherished dream had been shattered.
(a) Rifat does not like —. He knows that rich food does not contain rich vitamins.
(b) As Shafi is devoted to studies, all his teachers love him. He hopes to —.
(c) — is not good. We should give it up.
(d) — gives no pleasure. It is always painstaking.
(e) There is nobody —. Hence happiness is a relative term.
(f) Birds — in winter are called migratory birds. We should not kill them.
(g) People are careful — in Dhaka city. They don't waste their resource.
(h) Man is a social being. No man can do —.
(i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England. His father wanted him —.
(j) — in Bangladesh are unemployed. Self-employment is a possible solution to this problem.
In the last autumn vacation I (a) — (get) sufficient time. So I (b) — (make) up my mind to make a journey by
train from Dhaka to Chattogram. I (c) — (reach) the station about half an hour before the departure of the train.
It (d) — (be) then a very busy time. Rickshaw, motorcars and other vehicles (e) — (come) to the station with
passengers. Coolies (f) — (run) behind them. There (g) — (be) shouts and rush of the passengers and the
coolies. After sometime, hearing a whistle, the passengers (h) — (stand) in a queue before the ticket counter. I
also (i) — (stand) in the line and (j) — (buy) a second class ticket.

(a) Water, an important, vital element of environment, is polluted in various ways (complex). It is called life.
(b) The water which is pure is necessary for us (simple). (c) Men pollute water by throwing waste in it
(compound). (d) The farmers use water in time of cultivation largely (passive). (e) It is one of the most
important elements of all living beings (positive).
He said to me, "I am very sorry to trouble you, but I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me your
dictionary." "I shall be very glad to be of service to you, and you are welcome to any of my books that you think
of use to you," said I.
so that all pronoun references are clear: — 5
Sunlight is the source of all energy of the earth. All the living beings are dependent upon this. Green plants are
the producer of the ecosystem. All plants and animals of it are interconnected serially. Consequently, there
develops a food chain among these. The transfer of food energy takes place from producers through a series of
food levels. This is called chain of food in the ecosystem. There are numerous food chains in an ecosystem.
Food chains do not work in isolation. These are linked together to form a food web.
Sabbir is (a) — (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) ideal student. He prepares (b) — (use possessive
to pre-modify the noun) lessons in collaboration with his teachers. He does (c) — (post-modify the verb) in
every examination as he does not waste time. He knows time once lost is lost for ever. So, he utilizes every
moment. During his free time he goes to his native village. He teaches (d) — (pre-modify the noun) people. He
wants (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village. (f) — (use present
participle to pre-modify the verb) illiteracy from his village, he wants to bring about massive development there.
He is (g) — (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) devoted to God. He says prayer (h) — (use
quantifier to pre-modify the noun) times a day. He never tells a lie. He respects his parents very much. Other
superiors are also respected by him. His father, (i) — (post-modify the noun phrase with an appositive) supports
him cordially. His mother, an ideal housewife, (j) — (pre-modify the verb) supports him very much. Such a
student like Sabbir is rarely found nowadays.
It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st
semester. (a) —, I was really serious about the exam. (b) —, I was careful enough not to spend a single moment
in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all. (c) —, it was full of mishaps. (d) —, the electricity went out.
I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no sign of its coming. (e) —, I lighted a candle and began
to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad
headache. I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) —, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I
began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g) —, I left the place. (h) —, I went to my reading room
again. (i) —, to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours. (j) —, I went
to bed with a happy mind.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.510=5
All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that imperialism was an
evil thing and the sooner I chucked up my job and got out of it the better. Theoretically and secretly, of course I
was all for the strugglers and against their oppressors.
(a) perplexing (antonym) (b) upsetting (antonym) (c) imperialism (synonym) (d) evil (antonym) (e) sooner
(antonym) (f) chucked (synonym) (g) better (antonym) (h) theoretically (synonym) (i) secretly (synonym) (j)
oppressor (synonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
Aryan : Do you read newspaper regularly Farhan
Farhan : Yes I do. What's about you
Aryan : To tell you frankly I do not read newspaper regularly.
Farhan : Why you get enough time during the break in the college.
Aryan : Yes I do get but I do not like. Moreover I think it is a wastage of time.
Farhan : Remember newspaper is called the 'storehouse' of knowledge. The more you will read newspaper the
more you will learn.
Aryan : Then, from today, I will start reading newspaper
Farhan : Yes, that's like a good friend.

13. Suppose, you are a student of New Ideal Govt. College. Now, write an application to the Principal of your
college for organizing an English Language Club. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report on a terrible fire accident in a garments
factory in your locality. 8
15. Write a paragraph describing "The Importance of Female Education". 10
16. Write a short composition on "Impact of Climate Change in Bangladesh". 14

The process of learning may very well be compared to (a) — undertaking of a journey. The learner or the
student is (b) — journey taker or traveller. Just as a traveller has to undergo all (c) — botheration of buying his
ticket, booking his baggage, showing up his ticket, taking core of things, boarding a train or a bus and suffering
every other item of (d) — tedious journey to reach his (e) — destination, so a learner has to mange his learning
affair himself. It is (f) — labourious process and no one can do (g) — labour for him and no one else can
undertake (h) — journey for another. There is no trick or magic in it. It cannot be enquired at second hand. Just
as a traveller, he can enquire here and there in case of doubt and difficulty. However, the journey is (i) —
passenger’s own concern. In (j) — same way, learning is entirely the concern of the student or the learner.
It would be impossible (a) — us to continue living in this world if each of us knew exactly what fate had (b) —
store for us. So, Allah in His mercy conceals the future (c) — all His creatures, and reveals only the present. He
hides from the animals what men know, and He hides from men what the angels know. For example, if a lamb
had reason (d) — a man, it could not gamble happily knowing it was destined to be killed (e) — human food.
But being quite ignorant (f) — its fate, it is happy to the last moment of its short life contentedly grazing (g) —
the flowery meadow, and even in its innocence licks the hands (h) — the butcher who is about to slaughter it.
What a blessing it is that we are ignorant (i) — the future! Allah, to whom the death of a sparrow is of equal
importance with the death of a hero, has, in His mercy, thus limited our knowledge so that we might fulfill our
duty in the sphere (j) — which He has appointed us.
3. Complete the sentences with suitable words/phrases given in the box: — 0.510=5
as if let alone what does .......... look like was born there
what's it like have to as soon as had better would rather
(a) In modem times, — has been a great change in the attitude of man regarding superstitious belief.
(b) Our learners develop a very poor writing skill. They cannot write fairly well even in Bangla — in English.
(c) Some city dwellers’ behaviour is often too formal. They speak in such a way — they were never in the
village.
(d) I have never travelled by air. — flying in the sky?
(e) Riaz: — the frozen mountain peak.....?
Purnima: It looks like a white dome.
(f) Sheela is suffering from toothache. She — see a dentist.
(g) Play is delayed due to rain. It will resume — the rain stops.
(h) Sohel is a very good natured boy. He — stay at home than mix with bad companies.
(i) Milton was a poet of versatile genius. He — in 1608 in England. He used to believe that one should start a
profession after taking necessary preparations.
(j) We have discussed for quite a long time. We can’t take much time any more. We — come to a conclusion.
4. Complete the sentences using suitable words/phrases clauses:— 0.510=5
(a) Last night I did not have a sound sleep. I feel sleepy — TV.
(b) You cannot handle such a — if you don't have prior experience in teaching.
(c) If the driver had been more careful, — the fatal accident.
(d) We were supposed to start our journey the next day. But it was so hot that —.
(e) A village market is one of the many attractions of country life. It is a public place where —.
(f) The box is very heavy. Are you strong enough —?
(g) Begging is not a profession. It is most disreputable. We must not —.
(h) Whenever he speaks in English —. But it is natural that we learn through mistakes.
(i) The station is not far away from here. It will take you five minutes —.
(j) One should bear in mind that forming bad habit is easy to do but —.
5. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs in the brackets as per subject and
context: — 0.510=5
Most of the people who (a) — (appear) most often and most gloriously in the pages of history (b) — (be) great
conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really (c) — (help) civilization forward are often
never (d) — (mention) at all. We do not know who first (e) — (set) a broken leg, or launched a sea worthy boat
or (f) — (calculate) the length of a year, but we (g) — (know) all about the killers and destroyers. People think a
great deal of them, so much so that on all the highest pillars in great cities of the world you (h) — (find) figures
of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think that most people (i) — (believe) that the greatest countries
are those that (j) — (beat) in the battle the greatest number of countries and ruled over them as conquerors.
We are very much proud of our freedom fighters. (a) They fought for the country with a patriotic zeal. (make it
compound) (b) They are the most courageous sons of our nation. (make it positive) (c) Everybody admires and
respects them greatly. (make it passive) (d) Nobody denies their contribution to their motherland. (make it
interrogative without changing meaning) (e) They will never be forgotten by their countrymen to the end. (make
it affirmative)
7. Change the narrative style by using direct speech: — 5
The teacher asked the students if they had heard the name of Aesop. The students respectfully replied that they
had not and asked the teacher who he had been. The teacher advised them to listen to his lecture attentively and
they would be able to know about him. He also exclaimed with wonder that his fables were very interesting and
instructive.
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. If necessary, re-write the sentences so
that all pronoun references are clear: — 15=5
Mandela left public life in June 2004 telling his adoring countrymen not to call them. Regarding it, Nadine
Gordimer said, "He is at the epicenter of his time, our in South Africa and your, wherever you are."
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.
Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) —, it is the burning question of the day. (b) — almost all
the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) — Bangladesh is the worst
sufferer of this so called problem. (d) — nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) —
there are many reasons behind it. (f) — our country is industrially backward. (g) — our system of education
fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) — it has little provision for vocational training. (i) — our
students and youth have false sense of dignity. (j) — they run after jobs blindly.
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below: 0.510=5
Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity. The great men
are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of sincerity
can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never
receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life.
(a) success (antonym) (h) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f)
follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
Tourist : How old is the edifice guide
Guide : Madame its a 15th century edifice
Tourist : What a wonderful edifice it is
Guide : It was built by Akbar the then emperor of India.
Tourist : Oh! I see
Guide : Madame we should move now. The sun is about to set. It would be dark soon.
Tourist : Isn't the place safe?
Guide : It is. But the security does not allow anybody after sunset.

13. Write an application for the post of sales representative along with your CV. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a national daily. Now, write a report for your newspaper on "Food
Adulteration/Indiscriminate Use of Formalin in Food", which has become a burning issue. 8
15. Write a compare and contrast paragraph on "City life and Rural life". 10
16. The rivers of Bangladesh had a glorious past. Now the rivers are on the verge of extinction. Write a composition
on the "Importance of the Rivers in Bangladesh". 14

1. Fill in the blanks with articles. Use a cross () mark where an article is not necessary : — 0.510=5
‘Rifle Roti Aurat’ is (a) — first Bengali novel on (b) — Liberation War of Bangladesh. This unique novel is
written by Anwar Pasha, (c) — Professor of Bangla Department at Dhaka University. He wrote this (d) — novel
between April and June in 1971. The main character in this novel is Sudipta Shahren who shares his dream of
(e) — new country. Professor Anwar Pasha was picked up from his Dhaka University residence two days before
(f) — victory. Sensing imminent defeat, the member of (g) — notorious killing squad Al-Badr picked up (h) —
novelist Anwar Pasha and many other intellectuals and brutally killed them. According to (i) — Banglapedia,
around 991 academics, 13 journalists, 49 physicians, 42 lawyers, and 16 other intellectuals were killed during (j)
— Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Syed Shamsul Haq, a legendary litterateur, was born in Kurigram (a) — 1935. He received the Bangla Academy
Award (b) — the age of twenty-nine. It is noteworthy that he was the youngest (c) — all who got the Bangla
Academy Award. He was awarded the Swadhinata Padak in 2000 (d) — his contributions (e) — Bangla
literature. His literary works are included (f) — the curricula of secondary, higher secondary and graduation
level (g) — Bangladesh. Syed Shamsul Haq was married (h) — Anwara Syed Haq who is a member (i) — the
Royal College of Psychiatrists in London. This renowned intellectual passed away (j) — 27 September in 2016
at the age of 81.
There As soon as What does ..... look like Was born What if
Has to As if What's it like Let alone Would rather
(a) It was 45 years ago when a new country named Bangladesh in the world map — at the cost of millions of lives.
(b) During the Liberation War of Bangladesh — was a great American singer George Harrison who sang for
Bangladesh.
(c) — living in Bangladesh? You seem to be very happy with your life in Bangladesh.
(d) My foreign friend told me you — leave this country than live here. I replied, "This is my motherland."
(e) In 1971, the Pakistani army did terrible atrocities against the Bangladeshis. Pakistan — apologize for this to
Bangladesh.
(f) Pakistan always plays a role against Bangladesh. We cannot expect any co-operation from them — apology.
(g) The elements of anti-liberation forces came out of their cocoons — the father of the nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed.
(h) Some persons living in Bangladesh always try to make conspiracy against the country — Bangladesh were
not their own country.
(i) The authority of Dhaka University cut ties with Pakistan. — the government of Bangladesh takes initiatives
to cut off diplomatic relation with Pakistan?
(j) Teacher : Learners, — the national flower of Bangladesh —?
(a) We are closely related to our environment. We should keep the environment free from pollution so that —.
(b) We must follow the rules of hygiene. Without following the rules of hygiene, we —.
(c) He was very hopeful about winning the game. He — before he took part in the competition.
(d) He had a street accident and his mother injured herself falling on the stairs. To tell the truth, misfortune —.
(e) She has got GPA 4.50. If — more seriously, she would have got GPA 5 in the exam.
(f) The boy was playing. When — he stopped playing at once.
(g) I feel a very bad headache. If —, I would continue my classes.
(h) Time plays a very crucial role in human life. We cannot prosper in life unless —.
(i) He runs very fast. Last year he — that other competitors were left behind.
(j) Human body needs a balanced diet. If we take a balanced diet, it —.
The Liberation War of Bangladesh inspired many artists, singers and cultural activists. Eminent artiste Shaheen
Samad (a) — (join) Bangladesh Mukti Sangrami Shilpi Sangstha during the Liberation War. She along with
others (b) — (inspire) millions with her voice (c) — (raise) funds for the refugee camps. The cultural troupe
used to (d) — (travel) to refugee camps and different areas in Mukta Anchal. They (e) — (perform) patriotic
songs and arranged puppet shows, besides, (f) — (stage) dramas. Shaheen Samad said, "Liberation War always
(g) — (be) an inspiration for me." She sang a lot of songs during that time and now (h) — (feel) honoured to
have been able to inspire the freedom fighters. She has the memorable harmonium with which she sang in 1971.
Now she (i) — (wish) to hand it over to Liberation War Museum. This eminent artiste wants live performance
of those moving songs on TV channel, at least one song in a week and thus (j) — (cover) all the year round.
(a) Long long ago there was a king who was very wise. (Make it simple) (b) People called him wise Solomon.
(Make it passive). (c) Actually at that time he was the wisest of all. (Make it comparative) (d) There was another
ruler also named Queen of Sheba. (Make it complex) (e) One day she thought Solomon’s wisdom should not
remain untested. (Make it affirmative)
7. Change the narrative style by using direct speeches: — 5
The witness told the International Crimes Tribunal that he had suddenly heard a gunshot and gone towards the
door. He added that he had seen many Al-Badr men and the members of the Pakistani Army on his house
premises. The judge asked him if he had recognized some of the Al-Badr men. The witness answered that he
could recognize one, Hamid, in his village who had brought the members of the Pakistani Army to the village.
A rich man went to a farmer with one thousand taka in a bag. He said to him, “Look, my friend, I have brought
one thousand taka for you. Keep this money and remove your distress." He was surprised. He took the bag from
the rich man and thanked him. He said to himself, “One thousand taka is a lot of money." He could not think
where to keep the money. He did not find any safe place. He dug a hole in his hut and kept it there.
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, transgressed (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.
10. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following paragraph: — 0.510=5
Rangpur Town Hall is a place of cultural activities. (a) — in 1971 it became a torture cell used by the Pakistani
army. (b) — the army brought here innocent Bangalees. After that they started to bring Bangalee women here.
Among them Mansura Begum was one who was the wife of a freedom fighter. (c) — she was young and beautiful,
she drew the attention of local collaborators. (d) — they informed the Pakistani army. (e) — the Pakistani army
abducted Mansura. On the day of occurrence Pakistani soldiers surrounded her house. (f) — they searched her
husband who joined the Mukti Bahini. (g) — they found her father-in-law. They started to beat him mercilessly.
The old man got unconscious. (h) — the barbarous soldiers did not stop beating him. Mansura rushed to her father-
in-law, grabbed his bleeding body and begged the military not to kill him. (i) — they did not listen to her. They
picked up the old man on the military truck. (j) —, they pulled and dragged Mansura on to the truck.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :  0.510=5
During the nine month long Liberation War the Pakistani army carried out the most brutal massacre in human
history. There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh. One of the largest killing fields is located
at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived at
Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 may 1971 Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire at
the fleeing people. About eight to ten thousand people were killed at Chuknagar.
(a) liberation (synonym) (b) brutal (antonym) (c) massacre (synonym) (d) human (antonym) (e) located
(antonym) (f) called (synonym) (g) surrounded (synonym) (h) started (antonym) (i) killed (synonym) (j) largest
(antonym)
errors: — 0.510=5
Son : Did you keep a diary during the liberation war
Father : Yes I did.
Son : Can I have a look at it?
Father : I'm afraid, Ive lost it.
Son : Can you remember anything about it
Father : Yes, I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to
look out but we didn’t let you.
Son : Why
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then
Son : I can’t remember anything.
Father : Its natural. No one can remember all from early childhood
13. Write an application to the Principal of your college for setting up a debating club in your college. 8
14. Suppose, you are a staff reporter of a national daily. You are asked by the authority to write a report on
corruption in Bangladesh. 8
15. Write a paragraph mentioning the positive and negative impacts of Facebook. Use 150 words. 10
16. Drug is an essential element of human life. But, drug addiction is very dangerous. Do you agree? Give
reasons for your answer and show the ways of saving us from the dangers of drugs. Write at least in 200 words,
but don't exceed 250 words. 14
article. Put a cross (×) in those blanks: — 0.510=5
Robi is (a) — indigent boy. He comes of (b) — needy family. But he is diligent and upright. He has (c) —
unique vision for life. He believes that honesty is (d) — key to success. Moreover, he has (e) — deep sense of
patriotism. Being imbued with these ideals, he shapes (f) — dream of his life. From (g) — dawn to dusk, he
works hard. He never squanders time, wastes money and dissipates (h) — energy. His only aim is to reach (i) —
apex of success. We need (j) — ideal boy like Robi.
2. Complete the text with appropriate prepositions: — 0.510=5
I caught sight (a) — him while crossing the road. I tried to talk (b) — him. But he was (c) — a hurry. He was
one (d) — my best friends. Both of us studied (e) — the same school. I had an intimacy (f) — him. Both of us
got separated (g) — each other after the completion (h) — S.S.C. Examination. Though my heart bleeds (i) —
him, I hardly meet (j) — him. This is the go of the world.
had better let alone as if as soon as was born
what does ..... look like there would you mind it would rather
(a) The room appears to be suffocating. — opening the windows?
(b) It is raining outside. You — take an umbrella.
(c) He cannot read newspaper, — edit a newspaper.
(d) — lived a wise man but he was not well known to all.
(e) You look tired. — appears to me that you have worked hard.
(f) Ismail is a symbol of versatile genius. He — in a needy family.
(g) — a dinosaur —? Have you ever seen it?
(h) He proceeded — he had never seen me. His defiant behaviour offended me.
(i) Panic seized me — I heard the roaring voice.
(j) Though I am in dire need of money, I — die than seek any financial help from him.
4. Complete the following sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: — 0.510=5
(a) Honesty is the best policy. If you maintain honesty, —.
(b) Patriotism is a noble virtue. It is high time —.
(c) English is an international language. I wish —.
(d) If I had much money, —.
(e) There goes a proverb that —. So, you have to make friendship with a gentleman.
(f) Hardly has he seen his friend —.
(g) It is a long time since we —.
(h) All of us have to work hard with a view to —.
(i) I was too young to —.
(j) A student has to be punctual. He has to study regularly lest he —.
Jerry is an Orphan. He (a) (come) — to the Orphanage at the age of four. He (b) (lose) — his parents in his
infancy. Then, he (c) (commit) — to the care of the Orphanage. He could hardly (d) (recollect) — his parents'
memory. In spite of (e) (be) — an orphan, he had developed a strong fabric of morality. His inimitable morality
(f) (draw) — him close to the writer. The writer (g) (impress) — with him. She started (h) (show) — affection
for him. Jerry (i) (take) — her for his mother. He fabricated a lie (j) (win) — her heart.
(a) Most of the people of our country are living in the rural areas. (Make it interrogative without the change of meaning)
(b) They are peace loving. (Make it complex)
(c) They are more patriotic and industrious. (Make it positive)
(d) They love their motherland profoundly. (Make it passive)
(e) Although they are insolvent, they do not adopt any unfair means to become rich overnight. (Make it simple)
"Why are you crying? Do you have any problem?" asked the passer-by. "I am crying because I have none to
look after me," said the street child. "Are you hungry?" "Yes, I am," said the boy.
8. Identify the unclear pronoun references in the following paragraph. Rewrite the sentences to make the
pronoun references clear and underline the changes. 15=5
Books are the medium through which human beings talk with enlightened minds, the great men of the world.
They are our best friends. They introduce them to the life and the world. Books are the mirrors of past, present
and even future. These are having an active voice. We know about the thoughts and deeds of our ancestors
through it. They make the noble men alive in the world forever.
Kazi Nazrul Islam is called the Shelley of Bengali Literature. He was a (a) — (pre-modify the noun) poet. He wrote
(b) — (post-modify the verb) in every branch of Bengali Literature. Nazrul, (c) — (use an appositive), won the
attention of everyone in his early childhood. He wrote ceaselessly until the death of (d) — (use possessive pronoun)
poetic flair. He composed his songs (e) — (use an infinitive phrase to post modify the verb). His songs are (f) — (use
an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) melodious. He enriched the Bengali Literature (g) — (use an adverb to pre-
modify the verb). His literary works have enriched (h) — (use a noun adjective) Literature. He was (i) — (use an
article) secular poet. He sang the songs of equality (j) — (use an adverbial phrase).
Honesty is a noble virtue. The man possessing this invaluable quality is the happiest man on earth, (a) —. To be
honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) —, nobody trusts a liar. A liar may prosper for the time being. (c)
—, he goes to the dogs. (d) — we should be honest. It is said that honesty is the best policy. (e) — dishonesty is
the sign of downfall. God helps those who are honest. (f) —, dishonest people are cursed. (g) —, children should be
taught honesty from childhood. It is widely observed that children follow their parents. (h) —, parents should be
honest and upright in their business of life. (i) —, children should be allowed to mix with those friends who are
honest. (j) — they can mould their characters.
11. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed: — 0.510=5
Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is fertile. The
farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. They are not lazy. They love
their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland. Their diligence and perseverance keep the
wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to
duty and country.
(a) fertile (synonym); (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy (synonym); (e) love
(antonym); (f) strong (synonym); (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i) grateful (antonym); (j)
devotion (synonym).
12. There are ten errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting
them: — 0.510=5
Entering the study my elder brother looked around and burst out in disgust How dirty you have made the room!
Why do you use it if you cant keep it tidy
I said, i am extremely sorry I have been a nuisance In future youll never see the room in such a bad condition I
promise
13. Suppose, you are the student of class XII in ABC college. You are highly interested in debating. Now, write an
application to your Principal for seeking permission to set up a debating club. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of a daily. Now, write a report on a book fair you have visited recently. 8
15. Write a paragraph on "Food Adulteration" showing its causes, effects and solution. 10
16. Bangladesh is our dear motherland. To ensure her overall development, we all are struggling hard.
To love one's country means to get ready to make one's supreme sacrifice. Now, write a composition on
Patriotism within 250 words. 14

Truthfulness is (a) — greatest of all (b) — virtues which makes (c) — person really great. If we do not cultivate
(d) — habit of speaking (e) — truth, we cannot command (f) — trust of others. The man whom nobody believes
can never be famous in life. It may be that we may succeed once or twice by telling (g) — lie but it never brings
about (h) — good result. A lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow it comes to light. Then (i) — real character
of (j) — liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
I am glad to receive your letter. You have wanted to know (a) — the picnic that we made. I am now writing (b)
— you about it. It was a winter vacation. Our college was closed. I (c) — some of my friends arranged a picnic.
We selected Sonargaon (d) — the picnic spot. It is some twenty miles from Dhaka. We got (e) — the bus (f) —
about 9 am (g) — all necessary utensils and materials. (h) — reaching Sonargaon, we finished our breakfast (i)
— about 9.30 am. We did not take any cook (j) — us.
let alone As if as soon as had better what's like
if it would rather have to there
(a) I met him ten years ago. I can hardly recall his name, — his address.
(b) — has been many years since I saw him. So, I cannot recognize him.
(c) Don't behave — you knew everything. Remember all others here are senior to you.
(d) You — build your own house than live in a rented house. House rent has increased much nowadays.
(e) Give him the good news — you meet him.
(f) — are many rivers in Bangladesh. The rivers abound with plenty of fishes.
(g) — I had a typewriter, I would type well.
(h) You — consult with a doctor. The condition of your health may deteriorate.
(i) — he —? He is friendly and he can help you.
(j) Time is over. I — go now.
(a) The job market is getting from bad to worse day by day. If you don't work hard in your student life, —.
(b) Trees are most important for our survival. They supply oxygen without which —.
(c) My HSC exam is knocking at the door. I have to study attentively so that —.
(d) I have lost my cell phone. Would you mind — so that I can talk to my mother?
(e) Last week my friend Hasan met with an accident. No sooner had I heard the news than —.
(f) Flower is a symbol of beauty, love and purity. There is hardly anyone who —.
(g) Walk fast lest —.
(h) Jui is studying medicine. She wants —.
(i) During the recent years, most teenagers have become Facebook freak. They waste time for nothing. They
should know that —.
(j) He came to my room while —. He did not wake me up.
Air (a) — (be) an important element of the environment. But it is constantly being (b) — (pollute) in many
ways. We make fire to cook food and (c) — (do) many works. This fire emits smoke which (d) — (contaminate)
air. Vehicles pollute air to a great extent by (e) — (burn) fuel. Air pollution also (f) — (happen) when coal and
oil (g) — (burn). Mills and factories can be (h) — (hold) responsible for this pollution. It is high time we (i) —
(check) air pollution. Otherwise we (j) — (suffer) a lot.
(a) Jim and Della sacrificed their dearest possessions in order to buy Christmas presents for each other (Compound).
(b) Della had an ardent desire to give her husband a worthy gift (Complex).
(c) Jim also thought how he could give his wife a nice gift (Simple).
(d) Della saved a scanty amount of money for this (Passive).
(e) Jim was one of the sincerest husbands that we have ever known (Positive).
7. Rewrite the following in the reported speech: — 5

"Please, give me your English grammar book," said Fahim. "I cannot give it," said Arman. "I have to take it
with me in the class." "I shall return the book before the class starts," said Fahim. "Take it," said Arman.
"Thanks," said Fahim.
so that all pronoun references become clear: — 15=5
Teaching is a profession who is full of challenge. I want to be a teacher because you like working with children.
But my father argues that one cannot make much money from it. He wants me to look after their farms instead.
But this does not inspire me much.
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.
Water is a vital element of the environment, (a) — this element is polluted in many ways. (b) —, farmers use
chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their field. (c) — rain and flood wash away these chemicals, they get
mixed with water in rivers, canals and ponds (d) — pollute it. (e) —, mills and factories throw their poisonous
chemicals and waste product into water. (f) —, water vehicles also pollute water by dumping food waste and
human waste into it. (g) — insanitary latrines and unsafe drains also contribute to water pollution. Water is
called life. (h) — we cannot allow this pollution to continue. We have to raise awareness about it. (i) —, laws
should be enforced strictly. (j) — we fail to check water pollution, we will suffer.
11. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : 0.510=5
Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if one does a job with sincerity. The great
men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow the rules of
sincerity can never go a long way, sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one
will never receive desirable output from it. So we should be sincere in every walk of life.
(a) success (antonym) (b) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f)
follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym).
errors: — 0.510=5
Myself : Good morning Rana. How are you?
Rana : I am so so and you
Myself : I am well. But why aren't you completely well.
Rana : In every examination I'm cutting a sorry figure.
Myself : Whats the reason? Dont you utilize your time properly?
Rana : I spend most of the time in watching TV.
Myself : Recreation is necessary. But spending too much time on this has no good side.
Rana : I don't feel bored in watching TV.
Myself : But as a student, you should study more and more.
Rana : Thank you for your good advice.
Myself : Welcome.
13. Suppose, you are a student of 'X' College. Write an application to the Principal of your college asking for
providing 'Sound System' in the large classrooms of your college. 8
14. Suppose, you are a reporter of "The Daily Star". Write a report of about 120 words on a cultural
programme that was held in your college. 8
15. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on 'Your Country'. 10
16. Does internet play a vital role in Bangladesh? Give reasons for your answers. Write at least 200 words but
don't exceed 250 words. Give a title to your composition. 14

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Part C: HSC Board Questions 1

11. Mymensingh Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

3. Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases: A 15=5

12. Cumilla Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

13. Rajshahi Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

14. Dinajpur Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

15. Jashore Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

16. Chattogram Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

17. Sylhet Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

18. Barishal Board-2022 Sub Code 1 0 8

19. Dhaka Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 5

20. Cumilla Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

21. Rajshahi Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

22. Dinajpur Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 5

23. Jashore Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 15=5

24. Chattogram Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 5

25. Sylhet Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

26. Barishal Board-2019 Sub Code 1 0 8

27. HSC Exam (Combined Board)-2018 Sub Code 1 0 8

28. HSC Exam (Combined Board)-2018 Sub Code 1 0 8

29. Dhaka Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

Abid : Is it suitable for boys

30. Cumilla Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

31. Rajshahi Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches: — 5

Part B: Composition: 40 Marks

32. Dinajpur Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

6. Read the text and change the sentences as directed: — 15=5

Part B: Composition: 40 Marks

33. Jashore Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

Part B: Composition: 40 Marks

34. Chattogram Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

36. Barishal Board-2017 Sub Code 1 0 8

7. Rewrite the following in the reported speech: — 5

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