SSC Board Questions: English 2nd Paper

Dhaka Board-2020

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

English (compulsory) second paper

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

An ideal teacher is (a) — compared with (b) — architect. He is called (c) — architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) — and makes the illiterate people (e) — citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) — the teachers are not held (g) — due respect in our society. They lead a humble life in the (h) — of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) — of illiteracy and superstitions (j) — the society.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite, etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays, a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science, (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tarin. (Compound)

(b) Though she was a nice little girl, she was not an ordinary child. (Simple)

(c) She passed her time in reading and writing. (Interrogative)

(d) Her parents liked her very much. (Negative)

(e) Everyone praised her. (Passive)

(f) She was very attentive to her study. (Exclamatory)

(g) She also helped her mother in her free time. (Complex)

(h) She never told a lie. (Interrogative)

(i) She was one of the most intelligent girls in the school. (Positive)

(j) She worked hard to shine in life. (Complex)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) No sooner had we reached the school —.

(b) Unless you study attentively —.

(c) Scarcely had the party begun —.

(d) If I had known his mobile number, —.

(e) Work hard provided that —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the underlined root words given in the text.

Bangladesh is an (a) — (dependent) country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — (population), (c) — (employ), corruption, food (d) — (deficient), natural calamities, power crisis, etc. Considering all these, the present (e) — (govern) has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — (come) most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — (digit) Bangladesh is to establish technology-based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — (develop) of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — (ready) fixed its target for the (j) — (achieve) of Digital Bangladesh by 2021.

9. Make tag questions of these following statements.

(a) Let’s have a walk outside the farm, —?

(b) I am in the habit of walking every morning, —?  

(c) Morning entertains us with fresh air, —?

(d) No one should miss the opportunity, —?

(e) Have a try to form this habit of morning walk, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

The rapid growth of population must be controlled. (a) — all sorts of attempts to solve food problems will fail. (b) — we have to increase our food production very rapidly. We may mostly solve our food problem by changing our habit. (c) — we can take potato instead of rice. (d) — it is high time we changed our eating habit. (e) — knowledge of nutritive value of food can help to solve our food problem to a great extent.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

why are you going to barishal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need money yes father dont go alone as time is not going well.

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, you have seen a vacancy advertisement for the position of an Assistant Teacher of English in “Simal Model School, Pabna”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, your village is badly affected by the recent flood. The people have been suffering severely due to lack of food and shelter. Now, write an application to the UNO for relief goods for the affected people.

14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Road Accident’.

15. Write a composition in 250 words on ‘Importance of Reading Newspaper’.

Cumilla Board-2020

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Without effort, there can be no (a) — in life. Life loses its interest (b) — there is no struggle. Games become (c) —, if there is no competition in (d) — and if the result can be (e) — foreseen. No matter we win (f) — game or lose it. The (g) — the contest, the greater the interest. A (h) — is not a real triumph unless (i) — the sides are equally strong. Whether (j) — like it or not, life is a continuous competitive examination.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Education is one of the basic (a) — of a human being and is (b) — for every kind of development. It (c) — us to make right choices in (d) —. It enhances our ability to raise (e) —, store food, protect the environment and (f) — out our social responsibilities. It provides (g) — with an enlightened awareness about things. (h) — education has to be defined. It (i) — not merely getting degrees from schools, (j) — and universities. It is something more lasting, more humane.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

According to the history, women in the past were (a) — within the four walls. But at present, they (b) — no longer captive to their parents’ or husbands’ house. With the passage of time, the outlook and attitude have been (c) — as men and women are (d) — themselves to the changing society. By (e) — education, they are (f) — pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials, etc. They are (g) — hand in hand with men in all worthy programmes. They are now able to (h) — their worth. They (i) — much to the economy of the country. Now, it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) — half of our population idle at home.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The new teacher entered the classroom and said, “Can you tell me what I should do now?” “No, Sir,” one of the students said. The teacher smiled and said, “Try to guess.” “You should introduce yourself to us,” another student said. “Thank you,” said the teacher, “You are really brilliant.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Health is wealth. (Make complex sentence)

(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Use positive degree)

(c) Though a healthy man is an asset to his family, an unhealthy man is a liability. (Make compound sentence)

(d) He can succeed in life. (Make interrogative sentence)

(e) So, everybody cannot but be conscious of his health. (Make affirmative sentence)

(f) Everybody must take care of his health all the time. (Make negative sentence)

(g) Health can be improved by regular physical exercise and a balanced diet. (Use active voice)

(h) People who are poor cannot afford to take a balanced diet. (Make simple sentences)

(i) They are very concerned with the quantity of food. (Make exclamatory)

(j) Everybody should know it that malnutrition causes weakness. (Use passive voices)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) Unless you study attentively —.

(b) It is a long time since —.

(c) If I had seen you, —.

(d) 1971 is the year when —.

(e) Danger comes where —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

Most of the books of famous (a) — (write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) — (visit) buy different (c) — (publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d) — (buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) — (crowd). As (f) — (vary) books are (g) — (play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy (h) — (choose) books after a long search. This facility is (i) — (available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) — (come) to the students.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) The freedom fighters are the real heroes, —?

(b) Nothing is greater than their sacrifice, —?

(c) Their contribution for our country will always be remembered, —?

(d) We should never neglect them, —?

(e) Every citizen of Bangladesh must have due respect for them, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) — our lives on earth inevitably depend on it. (b) — it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) — tress are planted, soon our country, will turn into a desert. (d) — there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) —, we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

is there anybody here who has ever crossed a river by boat i have teacher i clearly remember what happened in that journey said jamal

Part B : Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, you are Taskia/Toukir and you have passed HSC and got a diploma on computer course. You looked in an advertisement in “The Daily Star” that Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is going to appoint some computer operators. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of a computer operator in the company. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are the SSC candidate of Modern School and College, Rangpur. You are interested to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the tour.

14. Suppose, on the last vacation you were going to Rajshahi by bus. Unfortunately your bus met an accident but luckily there was no casualty of death. Now, write a paragraph on ‘Causes of Road Accidents in Bangladesh’.

15. Nowadays, people are suffering from various diseases. If they take physical exercise everyday, they can enjoy a sound health. Now, write a composition on ‘The Importance of Physical Exercise’.

Barishal Board 2020

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once :

Child labour is one of the biggest curses of the 21st century. It is (a) — that this has become very accepted (b) — our society. Only poverty is responsible for (c) —. In a family of five or six children, the parents (d) — to send their kids to work so that they can fill their empty (e) —. These poor and helpless children are rewarded (f) — all kinds of abuse (g) — they work hard all day long. No other thing is as (h) — as child abuse for a nation. (i) — government has taken necessary measures (j) — check it.

2. Fill in the gaps with suitable words. Use one word for each gap:

Terrorism is a (a) — threat and major concern (b) — almost all the countries. Terrorists damage (c) — human lives and properties (d) — panic and terror. The cause of terrorism mainly (e) — to the deprivation of genuine rights and also greed and exploitation (f) — groups and nations. To get rid of terrorism is very difficult (g) — not impossible (h) — different intellectuals and peace (i) — nations work (j) —.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4.  Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Gender inequality is a barrier to the overall development of a country. Gender equality (a) — to the condition in which both men and women (b) — equally and fairly in all circumstances. Without (c) — the participation of the both, the social and economic development (d) —. Elimination of gender disparity is a demand of the day with a view to (e) — human rights. Our government, already (f) — some initiatives in different sectors so that women can (g) — pace with men. But our social set up is (h) — a barrier in different ways. We should (i) — our outlook and come forward to (j) — gender inequality from the society.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Good morning, Kiron,” said Harun. “How much preparation have you taken for the SSC Examination?” “A great preparation,” Kiron replied. “Wow! What an intelligent boy!” said Harun. “May you be distinguished with your result.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Man is the maker of his own fortune. (Interrogative)

(b) If he makes a proper use of his time, he is sure to prosper in life. (Simple)

(c) The person doing otherwise is sure to repent later. (Complex)

(d) The lazy suffer miserably in the long run. (Exclamatory)

(e)To kill time is to commit suicide. (Interrogative)

(f) Our life is nothing but a sum total of hours, days and years. (Assertive)

(g)Youth is the most valuable season of life. (Positive)

(h) In youth mind is soft and it can be shaped easily. (Simple)

(i) Unless you use the morning hours of life, you have to pay a heavy price afterwards. (Compound)

(j) It is called the seedtime of life. (Active)

7. Complete the sentences.

I am looking for Raihan. If I had seen him, —.

(b) Shila seemed upset. She talked as if —.

(c) Yesterday we were at our office. Scarcely had we finished our duty —.

(d) We are not free from danger. Danger often comes where —.

(e) Restless life is risky. We have to take rest —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

Mobile phone is a great (a) — (invent) of modern science. The (b) — (consume) of mobile phone are increasing day by day. People are getting benefits. But it is (c) — (fortunate) that mobile phone sometimes (d) — (comes) a cause of health hazard, especially the (e) — (child) are affected much, According to the (f) — (science) mobile phone causes brain tumours, genetic damage and many other (g) — (cure) diseases. They believe that (h) — (visible) uncontrolled radioactivity of mobile phone causes (i) — (repairable) damage to human body. They say that the (j) — (govern) should control radioactive sources.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Optimism is a great quality, —?

(b) Everybody believes this truth, —?

(c) But all can’t be optimistic, —?

(d) None but the optimists are accepted by all, —?

(e) So, we all should be optimistic about life, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues. (a) — we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth, we cannot command the confidence of others. A lie never lies hidden. (b) —, it will come out today or tomorrow. (c) —, all despise him without considering his social status. The habit of speaking the truth, (d) —, must be formed from the very childhood. We should know (e) — speaking the truth is the most rewarding thing in life.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:

do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a lot through your mistakes do we learn from our mistakes asked the boy

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, you are Rahim/Rahima of 10/12, Murad Nagar, Cumilla and you have passed MBA from Dhaka University. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post of Senior Officer to the Head of the HR, Sonali Bank, Dhaka. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Labib/. You read in Rangpur Zilla School, Rangpur. Your school has a beautiful common room but it lacks modern facilities. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities.

14. Village fair is a source of entertainment for the villagers. Suppose, you have an experience of visiting a village fair in your village. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A Village Fair You Experienced.

15. Newspaper is the mirror of the whole world. It provides us with all sorts of news and views. Write a composition on ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’.

Chattogram Board 2020

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Student politics (a) — the normal progress of a student. It brings (b) — to a few but (c) — harm to many. Because of student politics (d) — administration of a college or university is (e) —. As a result, there (f) — session jam. For this problem of the campus, student politics is (g) — responsible. So, we should (h) — about the necessity of student politics. Either we should (i) — student politics or we should brings about a (j) — change in this sector.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Patriotism is an (a) — quality of human being. It creates in a man a feeling of love for his motherland. It is older than (b) —. The man who loves his own country, does his first and (c) — duties and works for the (d) — and (e) — of his country, is a patriot. Even the ancient tribes had a great love for the land where they were born and sacrificed their lives to (f) — it. If he does and (g) — his duties honestly and sincerely in his own fields, he can be a patriot. If he does not do so, he will be a (h) —. We must not have bitterness towards anyone. But (i) — patriotism is very bad. All should (j) — off it from their hearts.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once.

Self-control (a) — a great power. It (b) — all other virtues. Man generally (c) — on impulses and strong desires. Vicious desires (d) — the purity of heart and mind (e) — the degradation of human nature. It is self-control that can help a man (f) — up a pure character which is very essential (g) — above the level of inhumanity. Nothing can (h) — to self-control to (i) — inhumanity. So, everybody (j) — for being self-controlled.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Why are you laughing in the class?” the teacher said to the girl. “I have remembered interesting incident after you have given the example.” “What is that?” said the teacher. “It is about one of my cousins who came to our house yesterday.” “Forget it and be attentive to your lesson.”

6. Change the following sentences according to directions.

(a) Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievement of science. (Make it simple)

(b) The electricity lights both the streets and the houses. (Make it negative)

(c) The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Make it passive)

(d) There is cinema to delight in the evening. (Make it complex)

(e) Computer is one of the most important inventions of modern science. (Make it positive)

(f) Who can go without it? (Make it assertive)

(g) Internet is as important as computer. (Make it comparative)

(h) It helps us to know about the world. (Make it compound)

(i) It is greater than all other inventions of modern science. (Make it superlative)

(j) The invention of computer is a great miraculous event. (Make it exclamatory)

7. Complete the following sentences to make them meaningful.

(a) He asked me whether —.

(b) Had I the wings of a dove —.

(c) He could help you provided that —.

(d) Hardly had the bell rung —.

(e) We must look before we leap lest —.

8. Complete the following passage adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the parenthesis.

Life without (a) — (sure) and pleasure is dull. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if it does not have any time to enjoy the (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (averse) to work. It gives freshness and (j) — (create) to our mind.

9. Add tag questions to the statements below.

(a) None of us can solve this problem, —?

(b) There is little water in the glass, —?

(c) One cannot deny this proposal, —?

(d) You need to see a doctor, —?

(e) Nothing was said, —?

10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors.

Bangladesh is a small country (a) — it has a large population. A great number of people are poor (b) — illiterate. (c) — we want to develop the country, we must control the rapid growth of population. (d) — we have to face a great problem. But it is a matter of joy (e) — our government is trying to solve the problem.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

how is your father bilkis said mr rahman he is very well thank you bilkis replied i am glad to hear that he is in good health said mr rahman

Part B: Composition (40 Marks).

12. Suppose, you are Samir/Samirah. You got your BA Exam result last month. Recently you have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Prothom Alo” for the post of a junior officer in ABC Bank. Now, write a CV with a letter to the HR Manager for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Imagine, you are Sadik/Sadika. You are a student of Sonapur High School, Rangpur. You are in section ‘A’ in Class Ten. Recently your father has been transferred to Dhaka. You want to continue your study in this school. Now, write an application to the Head Teacher of your school for a seat in the school hostel.

14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Tea Stall’ in your own words.

15. Write a composition about ‘The Importance of Reading Newspaper’.

Rajshahi Board 2020

English (compulsory) second paper

 Part-A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words given in the box below. You may need to change the form of words and you can use one word more than once.

Nowadays, parents are very (a) — of the harmful effect of (b) — on children. Child Psychologists think that (c) — physical and mental punishment can be disastrous (d) — a child’s growth and (e) —. It may lead to (f) — and hatred of the person who (g) — the child. Again, if a child (h) — punished, he may lack initiative. He may also feel hostile (i) — others. So, rude behaviour gradually (j) — in him.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Diligence means an (a) — to perform a work successfully. God has given us two hands to (b) —. From the (c) — of the world, human beings have been (d) — with nature to keep hold of their (e) —. If they did not struggle, they might have (f) — long ago. Thus, we see that diligence is (g) — in our personal, social and national life. The student who is (h) — diligent, makes a better result (i) — those who are not. So, to be (f) — everybody should be diligent.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below.

We (a) — to our nature for (b) — us with her gifts lavishly. We (c) — a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) — to us, is very fertile. We (e) — ungrateful to our soil. But our activities (f) — that we have (g) — ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) — soil pollution by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) — its fertility which has (j) — us to grow crops easily.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Where do you like to go?” said the ticket officer. “To Rajshahi,” said the lady. “How many tickets do you need to buy and of which class?” “Three first class tickets.” “Here are the tickets and they will cost you three thousands taka.”

6. Change the following sentences according to the directions.

(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory)

(b) At present, it is called a challenge to fight against it. (Active)

(c) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive)

(d) Terrorism is more disastrous than anything. (Positive)

(e)It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Comparative)

(f) Nobody wants his children to be terrorist in future. (Interrogative)

(g)Though there is law to punish the terrorists, it is not properly applied. (Simple)

(h) By applying the law properly, we can get rid of it. (Complex)

(i)We have to create social awareness to fight against corruption. (Compound)

(j)We all should avoid the killers of mankind. (Negative)

7. Complete the following sentences.

(a) But for your timely intervention –

(b) Many days passed —.

(c) A child — is afraid of fire.

(d) Work hard provided that —.

(e) Blessing is not valued —.

8. Complete the following text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

(a) — (persevere) is needed to be (b) — (success) in life. Those who do not persevere in life become (c) — (success) in their mission and only blame their lot for their (d) — (fortune). (Persevere) people always become successful. (f) — (sincere) is another important virtue which (g) — (able) a person to accomplish a job (h) — (fruit). Student life is the (i) — (form) period of a man’s life. One should not (j) — (use) this period of life.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements.

(a) Everybody respects freedom fighters, — ?

(b) They fought for the independence of our country, —?

(c)Their sacrifice has given us freedom in every sphere of life, —?

(d) Their names are written in golden letters, —?

(e) We should never forget them, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Teaching is such a profession (a) — helps to build a nation. A teacher is (b) — a guide (c) — a pioneer. He has to dedicate to this noble profession in order to guide the nation. (d) — he is called an architect of a new society. (e) — he neglects his duties, social discipline will break down.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me but you need not think about me

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, you are Toma/Tomal. You have completed BSc and are looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in ‘The Daily Star’ for the post of an ‘Office Assistant of a company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Bakul, a student of Khulna Zilla School. You are interested to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.

14. All the beings depend on trees for their existence. So, we should plant trees more and more every year. Now, write a paragraph on ‘Tree Plantation’,

15. Write a composition on ‘Your Favourite Hobby’.

Sylhet Board 2020

English (compulsory) second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Education removes our ignorance and gives us the (a) — of knowledge in respect (b) — imparting education. There should be (c) — discrimination (d) — man and woman. Education is one of the (e) — human rights. If we deprive woman of the (f) — of education (g) — half of our population (h) — remain in darkness. No development can be brought (i) — without the partícipation of woman. So, the government is doing everything to (j) — the womanfolk.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Adopting unfair means in the examination is (a) — offence. It degrades (b) — standard of education. If the students of (c) — country do not acquire (d) — education, there will be no development for (e) — country. (f) — examinee should study seriously so that he can cut (g) — good figure in the examination. To acquire true education should be (h) — only aim in the lives of all students. (i) — educated man cannot support adopting (j) — unfair means in the  examination at all.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Traffic jam is a common affair in big cities of our country. Increasing number of vehicles (a) — traffic jam. Mainly it (b) — in the congested areas. Overtaking tendency also (c) — traffic jam. Some drivers (d) — the traffic rules and (e) — carelessly. It (f) — a lot of pains to the people. Ambulances (g) — patients cannot (h) — hospital timely. Students and office-going people also (i) — due to traffic jam. This problem should be (j) — immediately.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

Rina said to Sima, “Why don’t you get up early from sleep?” Sima said, “It is tough for me to leave bed early.” “Alas! It is a bad habit,” said Rina, “If you leave bed early, you can enjoy sound health. Follow my advice.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Haji Mohammad Mohsin was more gracious than any other man in this subcontinent. (Positive)

(b) He was born in Hoogli. (Complex)

(c) He inherited a vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative without changing meaning)

(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Passive)

(e) He is called a friend of humanity. (Active)

(f)He did not marry. (Affirmative)

(g) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Compound)

(h) He was very kind to the poor: (Negative without changing meaning)

(i) One day when a thief entered his room, he caught him. (Simple)

(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Complex)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) There are many stars in the sky —.

(b) Rakib will swim after —.

(c) A graveyard is the place —.

(d) — cannot be blotted.

(e) The answer that he —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

King Solomon was (a) — (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) — (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) — (imagine). One day, the Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Solomon was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) — (nature) and the other was (f) —(artifice). As he had a close (g) — (associate) with nature, he had been (h) — (success) to differentiate them.  In this way, his (i) — (repute) of (j) — (multidimension) knowledge spread all over the world.

9. Make tag questions of these following statements.

(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, —?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —?

(d) The sweetest memory of childhood is colourful, —?

(e) Who forgets these memories, —?

10. Complete the following passage using suitable connectors in the blanks.

Summer noon is very painful and disgusting. (a) — the sun shines hotly over head, life becomes miserable. The sufferings of the people know no bounds (b) — the electricity goes off. (c) — the people use hand-fans to fan themselves. Children can neither sleep (d) — read. They feel out of sorts. (e) — the poor suffer most. They work outside in the burning sun.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

the teacher said to the girl do you think that honesty is the best policy yes sir i think so said the girl then learn to be honest from your childhood thank you sir said the girl may allah bless you said the teacher

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank Ltd. You, Sumon/Sumona, are interested to be a junior officer. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.

13. Suppose, you are Munawar Salam, a student of Rajshahi Collegiate School. You don’t have a computer club in your school. Now, write an application to your Head Teacher to set up a computer club.

14. Write a paragraph on ‘A Street Hawker’ within 150 words.

15. Write a composition on ‘Duties of a Student’ within 250 words.

Mymensingh Board-2020

English (compulsory) Second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Festivals have always been integral parts of our tradition and culture. We have a (a) — of festivals which we celebrate (b) — the year. Some of our (c) — festivals are related to our (d) — of Independence and Language Movement. (e) — are related to our religions and the (f) — are related to our art and (g) —. Whatever may be (h) — occasion, people from all (i) — of the society take part in these festivals spontaneously. We should continue the (f) — of our festivals.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one word for each gap.

Nowadays, a good number of farmers are getting benefits (a) — the organic cultivation of vegetables. Vermicompost, (b) — organic fertilizer made mainly (c) — cowdung and earthworm is used by the farmers. As the farmers did not use (d) — chemical fertilizer or pesticides on their vegetable beds, the (e) — cost has come down. It takes (f) — fifty thousand taka to prepare an acre of (g) — and the harvest starts within forty-five days (h) — planting. Due to good yield of the crop, some temporary warehouses have been made in (i) — area. So, proper (j) — of organic fertilizer can change the scenario of our agricultural sector.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

You must have (a) — the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) — our national poet. He (c) — as a rebel poet as well. He (d) — into a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) — his potentiality. When the First World War broke out, he (f) — the army. After the war, he (g) — to write poems. At that time, his poems and songs (h) — people against oppression. He (i) — the Shelley of Bangla literature. We should (j) — him for his great deeds.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“May I come in, sir?” Ripon said to his class teacher. The teacher replied, “Yes, why are you so late today?” “My grandfather suddenly felt severe pain in his chest. So, I rushed to hospital with him.” “May Allah grant his quick recovery,” said the teacher.

6. Change the sentences according to directions

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory sentence)

(b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive voice)

(c) It is played all over the world. (Active voice)

(d) At present, it is the most popular game in our country. (Comparative Degree)

(e) Though cricket is a costly game, people of all classes enjoy playing it. (Simple sentence)

(f)The game is played between two teams each consisting of eleven players. (Complex sentence)

(g) There are two umpires who conduct the game. (Simple sentence)

(h) It is full of thrill and excitement for the spectators. (Interrogative sentence)

(i) Bangladesh is a test-playing country developing its standard day by day. (Compound sentence)

(j) We must try our best to improve its present position. (Negative sentence without changing meaning)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) It matters little to me whether —.

(b) He pretended as if —.

(c) If I had the wings of a bird, —.

(d) Take your umbrella lest —.

(e) Hardly had he started for school —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

Education is essential for any kind of (a) — (develop). The poor socio-economic condition of our country can be (b) — (large) attributed to many people’s (c) — (accessibility) to education. Many (d) — (literate) people do not have any knowledge of health, sanitation and (e) — (populate) control. It (f) — (able) us to perform our duties (g) — (proper). Education helps us to adopt a (h) — (ration) attitude. It provides us with an (i) — (lightened) awareness about things and this awareness is a (j) —- (requisite) for social development.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Nothing is more pleasant than the memories of childhood, —?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, —?

(c) The memories of my childhood still attract me. —?

(d) Simple things are at the centre of attraction for a child, —?

(e) When a man grows up, he may laugh at those things, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Women are nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) — there can be no denying the fact (b) — auties (c) — men do. They have noble mission to fulfil as men. (d) — they get opportunity, their genius, powers will bloom fully (e) — they too possess equal rights and capacities .

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

will you please tell me one reason of air pollution yes the smoke from our household activities vehicles factories etc is mainly causing air pollution

Part B: Composition (40 Marks)

12. Suppose, you are Ramisa/Rahim. After graduation, you have completed a diploma course on Wism. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a Public Relation Officer in a wucd travel company named “ABC Travels Limited”. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for The post. Your CV should not exceed one page.

13. Suppose, you are Mita/Mithu, a student of Class X reading in Nurpur High School, Kushtia. There is a lack of quality books in your school library. Now, write an application to the Headmaster on behalf of the students of your school to increase the number of quality books in the library.

14 Tress are the most important gift of nature. But cutting down trees affects our environment greatly. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on “The Bad Impacts of Deforestation.”

15. Students are the future leaders of society. They can contribute to the society not only with education but also with other services. Write a composition on “Students and Social Services”,

Dhaka Board 2019

English (compulsory) Second paper

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

It is (a) — that the new century is now facing various challenges specially environmental (b) —. Feeding the ever growing population is (c) — first and foremost challenge for Bangladesh. It is very difficult to (d) — the current level of agricultural production. Because our agricultural land is being reduced due (e) — human habitat, industrialisation, river (f) — etc. Besides, we are losing our forests gradually. Trees are being cut down (g) — resulting in (h) — increase of pollution. So, it is (i) — to check the reckless alarming condition (j) — our own existence.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Once a farmer had a great desire (a) — land. One day (b) — to the landlord, he wanted some land (c) — he might live in comfort. The landlord was very wise. So, he told him to have as much land as he could cover by running (d) — sunset. The farmer became very pleased (e) — that. Next morning he started running as (f) —as he could to cover more area. He ran till evening and the sun was (g) — to set. He ran with his last strength but became very tired and fell (h) — dead. He was (i) — there. Then the wise man remarked a man needs just as much land as will be enough (j) — his grave.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box. You can use one vert more than once.

Patriotism is a noble virtue. It (a) — a man to shed the last drop of blood to (b) — the freedom of his country. A man without patriotism (c) — no better than a beast. A true patriot (d) — by all. He always (e) — for the welfare of his country. On the other hand, the unpatriotic men (f) — only for their own interest. Those who (g) — for the country, are true patriots. They (h) — ever after their death. That is why, the freedom fighters who (i) — their lives in 1971, are remembered and (j) — forever.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“What is the time by your watch?” said an old man. I said, “It is half past nine.” He said, “I want to go to your house. Will you accompany me, please?” “No, I am sorry because I am going to school,” said I.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Man is the best creation of God. (Comparative)

(b) Isn’t it our responsibility to do good deeds? (Assertive)

(c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active)

(d) Honest people lead a happy life. (Complex)

(e) It matters little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative)

(f) Nobody is absolutely happy on earth. (Affirmative)

(g)So, we should not waste time in vain. (Passive)

(h) If we use time properly, we can be benefited. (Simple)

(i) All men must die. (Negative)

(j) Though we take utmost care, we cannot avoid death. (Compound)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) Where there is a will, —.

(b) If a man does not work hard, —.

(c) As the people of Bangladesh are hard-working, —.

(d) But now she has made a remarkable development in her GDP —.

(e) So, it is our bounden duty to —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

A good student is always (a) — (mind) of his studies. He is (b) — (respect) of his (c) — (teach) and superiors. He never (d) — (honour) anybody. He is free from (e) — (behavior) and never rude to his classmates. As he is (f) — (study), he never wastes his time in vain. He is also sincere and listens to his teachers (g) — (attentive) so that he can be (h) — (success) in life. His punctuality and (i) — (determine) help him to (j) — (take) and solve any difficult work or job.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements.

(a) I am an SSC examinee, —?

(b) My expectation is getting A+,—?

(c) Some of my classmates became addicted to using mobile phones, —?

(d) They could not pass the test exam, —?

(e) Everybody hates them for this reason, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

A school magazine is a magazine (a) — is published by the school authority annually. It contains poems, articles, essays and jokes. The publication of it is not an easy task (b) — it needs time, energy and money. (c) — a magazine committee is formed from the teachers and the students. The editor (d) — is selected or elected by the committee members, invites writings. (e) — good writings are selected for printing.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

have you heard the name of alexander asked mr ahmed no sir razu replied how strange it is said he will you tell me about alexander please well he was the great king of macedonia

Cumilla Board-2019

English (compulsory second paper)

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks) 

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Bangladesh is beset (a) — many problems. Illiteracy is one of them. It is not a (b) — to us. It is undoubtedly (c) — curse. It (d) — all kinds of developments of a country. It also causes many other problems (e) — our society. As most of our people are not conscious (f) — the importance of education, we cannot take proper step to (g) — illiteracy. As a result, we are (h) — behind. We have to depend on the foreign aids. All of us should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy from the society. Then the (j) — of the country will be possible.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Reading textbook is essential (a) — all the students. A student cannot expect (b) — make a good result until he or she reads textbooks. In the textbooks all the topics are designed as per students’ grade that ensures (c) — complete sense. In case (d) — not reading those texts a student will miss (e) — needed for him or her. Moreover, textbooks are (f) — and edited by highly experienced educationists. Some students ignore (g) — read text books rather they prefer guidebooks. But merely (h) — guidebooks keeps the students ignoble of the subject matter as they are written focusing on exam result (i) — a textbook covers all the details for holistic flourish (j) — a student.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Love for one’s own country (a) — as patriotism. Everyone should (b) — a great love for his country. Many of our freedom fighters (c) — their lives in 1971 for the sake of our country. The countrymen (d) — them forever. Some people are (e) — persistently for the development of the country. They are also patriots. Everybody (f) — a patriot. When any natural calamity (g) — in the country, a patriot (h) — by the affected people. We (i) — the footprint of the patriots. We should refrain from (j) — any crime that is harmful to our country.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Good morning, Rupa,” said Sohel. “How much preparation have you taken for the upcoming SSC Exam?” “A great preparation,” replied she. “I hope, I shall get 90+ marks in every subject.” “How confident you are!” said Sohel.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Computer is one of the greatest inventions of modern science. (Positive) (b) Computer is a blessing on earth. (Negative) (c) Though it is a blessing, it has dark sides. (Simple) (d) Computers are nowadays being used in almost every sphere of life. (Active) (e) We cannot but depend on it. (Affirmative) (f) No one can deny its necessity. (Interrogative) (g) It is the most used device in our life. (Comparative) (h) It helps us a lot. (Passive) (i) Because of its usefulness, it has become very popular. (Compound) (j) Without computer, we cannot imagine our modern life. (Complex)

7. Complete the following sentences.

(a) Books are our best friends because —.

(b) A man who reads books regularly —.

(c) By reading books —.

(d) We can learn moral values if —.

(e) We should inspire the students —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both the root words given in the parenthesis.

Success in life depends on the proper (a) — (utilize) of time. Those who waste their (b) — (value) time in (c) — (idle), reduce the time of their important work. (d) — (punctual) is another great virtue of human beings that (e) — (rich) the (f) — (man) life. If one takes lesson from the (g) — (biography) of successful persons, one will learn that they never kept any work (h) — (do) for the next day. (i) — (obvious), they were true to their words. So, they got a (j) — (respect) position in the society.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Sincerity is a great virtue. A sincere man always succeeds in life, —?

(b) The people who are insincere can hardly succeed, —?

(c) Nobody is as successful as a sincere man, —?

(d) Every student should be sincere to shine in life, —?

(e) Let’s be sincere in our life, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise, it is good for health both physically (b) — mentally. (c) — the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollutions, it keeps us sound and healthy. Morning walk costs nothing (d) — gives more. (e) — we should make the habit of morning walk

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

why are you late always try to attend the class regularly yes sir the student said to the teacher 

Barishal Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words You may need to use one word more than once.

The seabeach of Cox’s Bazar is a (a) — gift of nature. The blue water of the sea and its (b) — waves are always a pleasant (c) — which cools our mind (d) — a moment. It is the (e) — seabeach in the world. (f) — Saint Martin’s Island is also a gift of nature in the Bay of Bengal The beauty of the island is simply (g) —. The Sundarbans, the largest (h) — forest of the world, is another beautiful gift of nature. Its (i) — life and mysterious setting make it more (j) —.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Nowadays, the young farmers of our country are showing interest to (a) — foreign vegetables. They with their innovative power, have added new dimensions (b) — the country’s agricultural sector. Karim Ullah is such a (c) —. Five years ago, he started his farm with a (d) — and challenge. Now he owns a (e) — farm where he cultivates curry leaves, lemon grass, broccoli and other (f) — vegetables. The cultivation of foreign crops (g) — our country is very inspiring for both (h) — farmers and the customers as it brings diversity in our regular (i) — and nutrition. It is also possible to (j) — vegetables by ensuring quality production and packaging.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Over the last ten years or so, the garments industries have (a) — as the largest foreign currency earning sector. Hundreds of garments factories have (b) — set up throughout the country. The most remarkable characteristic of the garments industries (c) — the revolutionary change that has (d) — in the lives of thousands of poor women across the country. Women who (e) — to the household work, suddenly (f) — a new way of earning. A job at a garments factory (g) — a woman not only a steady income but also independence and dignity. In a garments factory most of the workers have to (h) — above ten hours a day. But still the women working here (i)  — happy as they think they are (j) — their own living.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

Rifat said to Munir, “You didn’t attend my birthday party.” “Extremely sorry, friend,” Munir replied. “I had to go to my uncle’s house in Dhaka. How was the programme?” “Let me show you the photographs,” said Rifat.

6. Change the sentences as directed in the brackets.

(a) Internet is a computer-based networking system. (Interrogative) (b) It is a speedy transmitting system of information. (Complex) (c) Its functions are smooth and rapid. (Negative) (d) A man has an Internet connection and gets a link soon according to his expectation. (Simple) (e) Many educational institutions are greatly benefited through the use of Internet. (Complex) (f) A student can visit all the renowned libraries of the world without going there. (Passive) (g) It plays an effective role in the field of trade and commerce. (Exclamatory) (h) E-commerce has become one of the most popular topics to the customers. (Positive) (i) It helps the customers to buy or choose anything without going to market. (Compound) (j) What an amazing milestone it is in the modern world of communication! (Assertive)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) There is a proverb that —.

(b) — know this wise saying?

(c) Unless you have good health —.

(d) You may have a lot of wealth but —.

(e) It is high time —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if one doesn’t have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. Work becomes (d) — (monotony) if there is no break in it! It hinders the (e) — (smooth) of life. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit to work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure doesn’t mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements.

(a) To tell a lie is a great sin. Sinners suffer in the long run, —?

(b) Flowers are the symbol of beauty and purity. Nobody dislikes flowers, —?

(c) I want to meet her. She hardly comes here, —?

(d) Vitamins are essential for our health. So, we must eat vegetables to get vitamins, —?

(e) Truthfulness is a great virtue. So, don’t tell a lie, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Climate change means the changes in climate. (a) — climate on earth is constantly changing. (b) — climate change, the weather pattern in any specific region on earth prevails (c) — across the whole earth is changing. Human activities are greatly responsible for it. We are cutting down trees for habitation and agricultural purpose. (d) — use of chemicals in industries causes serious harm to the ozone layer. (e) — there is a rapid increase in temperature causing greenhouse effect the ozone layer a purpose.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

dont you have any relative here to stay with no sir so i need a transfer certificate to be admitted there 

Chattogram Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the words. You may also use one word more than once.

 The world is (a) — of uncountable natural and man (b) — objects. Natural (c) — are stone, trees, air and (d) —. Man-made objects are houses, cars, (e) — and chemicals. Natural (f) — are cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and ocean (g) —. Life exists (h) — different conditions. It is very (i) — to keep (j) — environment clean.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable word. Use only one word for each gap.

Road accident is (a) — regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. Many people die (b) — road accidents every year. So, it is considered as a (c) —. Road accidents occur for (d) — reasons. Many factors are (e) —for road accidents. The most common cause is (f) — driving. Sometimes they drive night coach (g) — on the same day. The drivers do not check the engines (h) — before they start driving. The roads are two-lane roads (i) — any dividers. These are some of the (j) — reasons of road accidents in Bangladesh.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

One day Mina and her parrot, Mithu (a) — a tall tree to pick a mango. She (b) — the mango and (c) — it to her mother. Although Mina had picked the mango, her mother (d) — the largest share of the fruit to Raju. Mina (e) — very disappointed. At dinner Mina (f) — that Raju as usual (g) — an egg but she (h) — not. Mithu was not pleased to see that. Mother (i) — to see if the children (j) — their hands before they started eating.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir, I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,” said the boy.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)

(b)A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex)

(c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive)

(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)

(e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple)

(f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)

(g)No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative)

(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)

(i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative)

(j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.

(b) The wind was so strong that —.

(c) Had he been a little careful —.

(d) They were frightened when —.

(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

8. Complete the following sentences using appropriate question tags:

(a) Fishes can swim, —?

(b) Once our rivers abounded with fishes, —?

(c) But at present the water of most of the rivers has been polluted,—?

(d) So, there is scarcity of fish, —?

(e) We must take measures to protect the rivers from being polluted, —?

9. Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors.

Global warming is increasing day by day (a) — deforestation. We cut down trees (b) — never think of planting more trees. (c) — human and other living beings are in the threat of extinction. Time is coming (d) — there will be no tree left for us. (e) — we have to face bitter consequence of deforestation.

10. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

thomas alva edison a great scientist was born in 1847 in ohio america as a little boy he was very inquisitive he always wanted to know how things were done very early in life he showed that he was full of curiosity a quality which is so important to inventors

Dinajpur Board 2019

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of verbs. You may need to use one word more than once.

Internet is the latest discovery of science. It is the greatest (a) — in this field. It is a computerized process (b) — a telephone set. To get Internet (c) —, it requires a modem, telephone line and a different sort of software for using the (d) — system. Nowadays, an Internet is (e) — great use to us. It has made the world (f) — and brought the world (g) — our reach. We can get any information in a very (h) — time. It has not only widened our knowledge but also made us (i) — for the unknown. It’s a (j) — like Aladin’s magic lamp.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Scientists have recently reported that (a) — surface Ice caps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon dioxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in the (f) —. Carbon dioxide is high when coal and oil (g) — burnt. The gas is accumulating (h) — the atmosphere and causing the temperature to rise. As a result, the polar Ice in the North and South poles (i) — melting. We should maintain the ecological (j) — of the environment.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Adult allowance (a) — a noble programme initiated by the present government. In most of the developed countries of the world this kind of programme is (b) — by the government. The government should pursue that their old age is (c) — and comfortable. But in our country the adults are (d) — on their own sons or daughters. The adults lose the ability to work and (e) — at this age. They (f) — offensively by their own issues. They have to (g) — their days depending on others. The allowance should be (h) — and the true needy (i) — to have this allowance. It is expected that the local leaders (j) — their duty impartially to select the right person for this purposes.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Please give me your English Grammar And Composition Book,” said Sara. ‘I cannot give,” said Niha. “I have to take it with me in the class.”  “I shall return the book before the class starts,” said Sara. “Take it,” said Niha. “Thank you,” said Sara.

6.  Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Facebook is a common social network. (Make it a negative sentence)

(b) Now, it is being used all over the world. (Make it an active voice)

(c) Everybody uses it. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(d) There is no student without a smart phone. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(e) Who does not like social network? (Make it an assertive sentence)

(f) Facebook is the best of all social networks. (Make it a positive degree)

(g) It gives pleasure but we cannot get freedom to use it. (Make it a simple sentence)

(h) Use it or you cannot keep pace with the modern world. (make it complex sentence)

(i) We can get many new pieces of information by using it. (Make it a compound sentence)

(j) Would that I could open a Facebook account. (Make it an assertive sentence)

7. Complete the following sentences.

(a) Leisure means the time when —.

(b) As we live in a materialistic world, —.

(c) But it should be kept in mind that —.

(d) If a man does not take rest after a work, —.

(e) So, we should take a rest so that —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

In ancient time, textbook was the most (a) — (resource) thing for the students. Teachers were the only guides and source of information. The students had to collect all the (b) — (inform) from the lecture of their (c) — (teach). There was no guidebook or other (d) — (refer) books in the market. During that period a teacher had to deliver a lecture by (e) — (study) the textbook. Because of the (f) — (situate) the students used to depend on the teachers (g) — (complete). As a result, there was a great (h) — (relate) between a (i) — (teach) and a student. Their (j) — (popular) existed among the students in the society.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, —?

(b) He along with his friends will pay a visit to Sylhet,—?

(c) But Aslam has little interest about it, —?  

(d) He as well as his parents visited Sylhet last year, —?  

(e) As they visited many interesting places, they could enjoy a lot, —?   

10. Complete the passage using suitable connector.

People usually want to have their own way. They want to think and act (a) — they like. (b) — one cannot have one’s own way all the time. A person cannot live in an environment without considering the interest of others (c) — his own interest. People in society may take their own decision. (d) — these decisions ought not to be unjust (e) — harmful to others.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

stop you are eating all our bread shouted the two rats I am doing my best but I have told you that its difficult said the monkey give us that little piece said the rats this is my piece havent I laboured a lot for you replied the Monkey how foolish we are believing you said the two rats

Jashore Board-2019

English (compulsory) second paper 

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

A hospital is the home for (a) — sick. It gives medical (b) — to them free (c) — cost. A hospital is (d) — run by the government. A hospital has outdoor (e) — indoor sections. (f) — great number of the (g) — people are treated in (h) — outdoor section. People attacked (i) — serious illness are admitted (j) — the indoor section.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Language plays a very important (a) — in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) — we wake up in the morning (c) — we go to bed at night. We use (d) — for different purposes. We use language to (e) — our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f) — our message or to pass (g) — information to others. In short, language is (h) — present in our activities. It is (i) — inseparable part of (j) — we are, what we do and believe.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of verbs given in the box.

Most of the students of our country are expert in (a) — answer. They do not (b) — notes themselves. They get them (c) — by their tutors. Their tutors (d) — their brain for the students. So, the (e) — power of the students does not (f) —. They do not have any (g) — of their language. They, of course, (h) — do well in the examination. But for this, they can (i) — no credit of their own. This result does not (j) — them in their later life.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The teacher said to the boy, “Why are you disturbing the class in this way? Don’t you know that is an important class? Get out of the room and don’t come back today. “Excuse me, Sir,” said the boy. “I’ll never disturb the class,” he promised.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Terrorism is a devastating phenomenon of the modern world. (Exclamatory) (b) At present, it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative) (c) Nothing is as disastrous as terrorism. (Comparative) (d) It is one of the most corrosive problems of the modern world. (Positive) (e) A terrorist is hated by people. (Active) (f) Who is not now in the threat of violence? (Assertive) (g) Though there are laws to punish the terrorists, they are not properly applied. (Compound) (h) By applying the laws properly, we can get rid of terrorism. (Complex) (i) What a miserable life a terrorist leads! (Assertive) (j) They should be brought to book. (Active)

7. Complete the following sentences.

(a) The mango is a fruit which —.

 (b) It is so delicious that —.

(c) Rajshahi is the place where —.

 (d) If you visit Rajshahi, Bogura and Dinajpur —.

(e) People of this area produce a huge amount of mangoes and —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis.

Life without leisure and (a) — (relax) is dull. Nobody can work without rest. Life becomes (b) — (charm) if man does not have any time to enjoy (c) — (beauty) objects of nature. (d) — (monotony) work hinders the (e) — (smooth) of work. Leisure (f) — (new) our spirit of work. Everybody knows that (g) — (work) is (h) — (harm). Leisure does not mean (i) — (idle). It gives (j) — (fresh) to our mind.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) You had better drink cold water, —?

(b) The father rose in him at this sight, —?

(c) Thank you very much, —?

(d) He as well as his brother come here, —?

(e) Let us go home,—?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Morning walk is a good habit for all classes of people. (a) — it is a simple exercise, it is good for health (b) — mentality. (c) — the morning air is fresh and free from any kind of noise and pollution. Morning walk is such an exercise which costs nothing (d) — gives more. (e) — we should make a habit of morning walk.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

zaman can you tell me what i am teaching the teacher asked im sorry sir i can’t follow replied zaman you can’t because you are not attentive the teacher said

Rajshahi Board 2019

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Road accidents have (a) — become a regular phenomenon in our country. As a result of the accidents, many persons fall (b) — to untimely death. It is reported (c) — most of the accidents occur for (d) —violation of traffic rules, (e) — unskilled drivers and unconscious passers-by. Many unlicensed and (f) — vehicles also (g) — the passengers and the passers-by. So, in order to save us from the accidents the government is trying to create (h) — among the people and has passed (i) — laws against the (j) —.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Housing is one of the greatest (a) — in our country. Thousands of people in big (b) — like Dhaka and Chattogram (c) — in the footpaths. In rural (d) — there is also an acute (e) — of housing. The cost of construction is (f) — day by day. At present it is very (g) — for the (h) — people to (i) — the cost of construction. So, this problem (j) — to be solved soon.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box.

In an educational institution, teacher-student relationship is (a) — to be the most important matter, it is such a relationship that is (b) — on the basis of mutual (c) —. A student always (d) — to his teachers because he cannot but (e) — help from them in case of (f) — knowledge. The sensible students never (g) — their teachers. Moreover, they (h) — their memorable teachers’ role which helps them (i) — in life. So, they always (j) — their teachers.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The students said, “We want to celebrate the victory of the National Debate Competition.” The Headmaster said, “Why?” The students said, “We want to make it memorable in our life. The Headmaster said, “Don’t worry. I shall take all necessary steps to arrange the function.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Patriotism is a noble virtue. (Interrogative)

(b) It is the greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. (Comparative)

(c) It persuades a man to do everything just. (Negative)

(d) This quality highly motivates á man so that he can sacrifice his life for the country. (Simple)

(e) What an outstanding quality it is! (Assertive)

(f) A man having patriotic zeal is called a patriot. (Complex)

(g) A patriot fears none but the Creator. (Affirmative)

(h) By paying taxes he obeys the law. (Compound)

(i) He is respected by all. (Active)

(j) So we should be patriots. (Imperative)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) We should keep in mind that —.

(b) If we are not healthy —.

(c) We must eat balanced diet so that —.

(d) We should wear socks and shoes when —.

(e) Nobody likes a man who —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or both to the root words given in the parentheses.

Bangladesh is a (a) — (river) and (b) — (agriculture) country. So, we cannot ignore the (c) — (important) of rivers. Our agriculture is largely (d) — (depend) on the rivers. But we get (e) — (sufficient) water for use from the rivers. There are (f) — (differ) reasons behind it. At first the water of many rivers (g) — (dry) up in summer. Again, the water of some rivers is (h) — (extreme) poisonous. This poisonous water is (i) — (suit) for our agriculture. So, water pollution should be prevented at any cost for the (j) — (better) of our agriculture.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Cutting trees is not good for us, —?

(b) Because trees supply us oxygen, fruits and wood, —?

(c) We can hardly live without them, —?

(d) They are our best friends, — ?

(e) Let’s plant trees more and more, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

The whole world has turned into a global village (a) — the improvement of information technology. Now we can know (b) — is happening on the other corner of the world sitting at home. One culture is coming in touch with another. The poor culture is receiving quickly the elements (c) — are available in rich culture. (d) — technology transforms culture and develops it. (e) — we have to prevent the infiltration of bad culture of another society to our own culture.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

go to bed now mother said you can complete your assignment in the morning no mom ill finish it now

Sylhet Board 2019

Part A: Grammar (60 Marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You can use one word more than once.

The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, substandard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently, government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food. They are catching dishonest hotellers red-handed (i) — using unhygienic ingredients (j) — are really harmful to human body.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter of (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of his (j) — interest.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. You can use one word more than once.

At present, Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) —without (e) — the unemployed skilful. So, education (f) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution to this problem. It means (i) — oneself in economic activities. The government is giving financial help and training to the educated youths with a view to (j) — them self-reliant.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “You want a residential one in which you can spend the night,” said the boy. “I do not want there but I only want a meal,” replied the man. “Paradise Garden will be better for you,”  said the boy.

6. Change the sentences according to directions.

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive) (b) A corrupt man can do anything against morality. (Complex) (c) People hate a corrupt man. (Passive) (d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative) (e) The man who takes bribe, is next to devil. (Simple) (f) Though we have strict law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound) (g) No other person is as hated as a corrupt man. (Superlative) (h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple) (i) Everybody avoids a corrupt man. (Negative) (j) A corrupt man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.

(b) The wind was so strong that —.

(c) Had he been a little careful —.

(d) They were frightened when —.

(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the brackets.

Those who lead a (a) — (luxury) life, are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Telling lies is a great sin,—?

(b) One lie begets hundred lies,—?

(c). None believes a liar,—?

(d) He has to lead a miserable life,—?

(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies,—?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors in the blanks.

Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, a man should have trustworthiness. (b) — nobody trusts a liar. (c) — Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline too.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text.

who are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure

All Boards-2018

1. Fill in the blanks with the word from the box.

Bangladesh (a) — in the southern part of Asia. She is now (b) — in the grip of all (c) — of pollutions like air pollution, soil pollution and water pollution. The dwellers of the urban areas are the (d) — sufferers of such pollution. The industrialization process (e) — Bangladesh over the past decades (f) — created significant environmental problems. We know (g) — some of the most common types (h) — environmental pollutions and ways of (i) — with them. In this case, we need (j) — most.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Truthfulness (a) — to the habit of speaking the truth. It is (b) — greatest of all virtues in a man’s life. The true peace and prosperity of man entirely depend (c) — it. It ennobles one’s character and gives one high (d) — in society. It may not make one rich (e) — brings peace of mind. A truthful person is loved and respected (f) — all. A truthful person cares (g) —. All religions teach us to (h) — truthful. By (i) — of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness (j) — lead the whole world to peace and prosperity.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

4. Complete the following text with the right forms of verbs given in the box.

One day the great poet Ferdousi (a) — by Sultan Mahmood to (b) — Shahanama in honour of the Sultan. The Sultan (c) — to pay Ferdousi a gold coin for each verse. Ferdousi (d) — the writing and it (e) — found (f) — sixty thousand verses. Now Sultan (g) — to pay sixty thousand gold coins. He (h) — to pay silver coins instead of gold coins. The poet (i) — to take silver coins and (j) — to his village.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text:

Shabab said to Tahsin, “Did you visit the Shat Gombuj Mosque?” “No, I didn’t,” said Tahsin. “I visited there last week. How beautiful the mosque is!” said Shahab. “Let’s go there next year,” Tahsin said.

6. Change the sentences according to the directions:

(a) Very few conquerors of the world were so great as Taimur. (Superlative)

(b) The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur. (Active)

(c) Entering the kingdom of the prince, he captured a large village. (Compound)

(d) The army killed Taimur’s all soldiers. (Passive)

(e) He disguised himself as a poor traveler to survive. (Complex)

(f) He came to a house and asked for something to eat. (Simple)

(g) There lived an old woman in the house. (Complex)

(h) The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Interrogative)

(i) The food was very hot. (Exclamatory)

(j) Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Negative)

7. Complete the sentences:

(a) It is English which —.

(b) But most of the students don’t know how —.

(c) If a student wants to do well in English —.

(d) Unless he/she practices it, —.

(e) It is high time —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

People are (a) — (general) fond of glittering things. They are the (b) — (love) of the surface. They are concerned with the (c) — (out) show of things and beings. They (d) — (hard) bother about intrinsic value. Gold is a very (e) — (value) thing. But there are (f) —(vary) metals in nature that look like gold. They fade soon and become less (g) — (beauty). So the surface of anything should not be the key for its (h) — (measure). We all should be (i) — (care) about this truth. Otherwise, we will have to be (j) — (repent) in the long run.

9. Make tag questions of these statements:

(a) At present, everybody likes cricket, —?

(b) Students hardly miss watching this game, —?

(c) Nothing is more enjoyable to them than cricket, —?

(d) How exciting the game is, —?

(e) Let’s play this game, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors :

(a) — taking food, we should bear in mind (b) — we do not eat just to satisfy hunger or to fill the belly. We eat (c) — we can preserve our health. Some people living in the midst of plenty, do not eat the food they need for good health (d) — they have no knowledge of the science of health and nutrition. (e) — they suffer from various diseases.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text:

whats your programme after the examination asked ratul nabil said i havent yet decided can you suggest any lets go on a picnic said ratul what an excellent idea