SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 16 to 20 Questions with Answers

Model Test 16

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. 0.5×10=5

play

the

with

put

Present age is often referred (a) —— as an information age. (b) —— key to information age is the use of digital technology, that is, information and communication technology (ICT), (c) —— the needs of the society. ICT (d) —— the most significant role in changing, updating and advancing (e) —— present society. In Bangladesh, we (f) —— special emphasis (g) —— the use of digital technologies for improvement of our activities with (h)—— goal to realize Vision 2021. (i) —— 2021, after 50 years of independence, we are determined to be a middle-income country (j) —— peace, prosperity and dignity.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

In the present world communication is (a) —— important matter with the (b) —— of science and technology communication system is becoming (c) —— than the past. Email, telephone, telex, etc are the (d) —— of communication. Email is a great (e) —— in our modern science. People can communicate (f) —— one another in the (g) —— of an eye. Commerce and trade can be (h) —— through email. It is a very easy and (i) —— way of communication for the people. But to (j) —— an email message we must need a computer.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

More female students	are	participating and playing their role impressively
They	opt	abroad to know about the up-to-date technology and research
In the highly competitive world of the medical profession women	go	now getting themselves admitted to medical colleges
Many women doctors		for a foreign degree now
They		entering there by dint of their merit

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

request

begin

knock

need

complete

wait

keep

talk

suggest

return

This is to inform you that our annual exam is (a) ——— at the door. But we could (b) ——our syllabus as yet. So we (c) —— some extra classes before our examination. We now (d) ——— you to arrange taking extra classes. It will be better for us if the classes begin before school (e) ——. We have (f) —— to our guardians about the problem and decision. They have (g) —— us for extra classes. They are ready to (h) —— for us until we (i) —— home and many of them will come to the school and (j) —— waiting outside so as to take us home.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Stop! You are eating all our bread," shouted the two rats. "I am doing my best but I have told you it's difficult," said the monkey. "Give us the little piece," said the rats. "This is my piece. Haven't I done a lot of work for you?" replied the monkey. "How foolish we are to believe you!" said the rats.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) He is one of the most brilliant student in the class (Comparative).

(b) We should help the poor (Imperative).

(d) He is not less wise than your father (Positive).

(e) Cox's Bazar is the most charming place in Bangladesh (Comparative).

(f) We eat to live (Complex).

(g) What vexes you? (Passive)

(h) We know that honesty is the best policy (Simple).

(i) The Tajmahal was built after Mamataz Mahal had been died (Active).

(j) You can't be successful without working hard (Compound).

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) God will helps us so long as ——.

(b) 26th March is the date when ——.

(d) Had I seen him once more,——.

(e) They came here in order that ——.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5

Nurul Islam will (a) — (certain) — come to visit us. He is both a benevolent and (b) — (patriot) — person. He loves all the people (c) — (equal) —. That's why he has become a (d) — (rely) — and (e) — (admire) — person in our village. In any (f) — (advantage) — or (g) — (fortune) —, people (h) — (basic) — depends on him. He (i) — (earnest) — extends his (j) — (help) — hand to save them.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Nihar always blames his fate for his poverty. An old man said to him, "God helps those who help themselves, ——?"

(b) Mina wanted a pot full of water from her younger sister. Her younger sister said to her, "There is little water in the pot, ——?"

(d) Discipline is the random delivery of conscience. It is the combination of all good qualities, ——? ;

(e) If I had a bird, I would tame it,——?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Globalisation is a term (a) —— is commonly used by man. (b) ——, it is a process of expanding trade and commerce all over the world creating a borderless market. (c) —— global development, we have conquered the time (d) —— distance. (e) ——, we can learn what is happening in the farthest corner of the world.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

please let me have the coffin he cried i will pay for it we will not sell it for the world one of the dwarfs said but I cannot live without snow white sighed the prince the dwarfs said you are the right man we can-hand over snow white to you

Model Test 17

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. 0.5×10=5

without

growth

life

around

the

Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms. Both living and non-living things may have bacteria (a) ——or (b) —— them. There are various types (c) —— bacteria. Some of them are harmful and cause illnesses. There are some others which cause food to be spoilt. But there are many other types of bacteria which are helpful (d) —— human beings. Both plant and animal life would be impossible (e) —— them. Bacteria can exist in all sorts of habitants and environments. They are found not only on (f) —— hot deserts but also in (g) —— cold polar regions. Some bacteria can (h) —— and (i) —— very well at temperature that is not suitable for other forms (j) —— life.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

At present natural calamities in the world are increasing (a) —— an alarming rate. Floods, cyclones, earthquakes, tsunami, etc (b) —— almost every year and (c) —— away valuable lives, habitats and other belongings still now. We are (d) —— to abide by the will of nature. Scientists think that we are responsible (e) —— these disasters. Nature has (f) —— her equilibrium for (g) —— unwise acts of man. So nature is taking her (h) —— on us. If we don't become conscious (i) —— it, the whole world will be unfit (j) —— living.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

Feminism	belong/belongs	to eradicating existing gender inequalities
It never	accelerate/accelerates	misandry (hatred towards men)
Rather, feminists	be	to any gender
They	mean /means	the belief in women's equal rights
The rise of nations	stick	where men and women rise together

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

write

look

make

send

say

stand

lift

know

I (a) —— a shy boy and my first day in school (b) —— me the laughing stock of the classroom. I (c) —— to the blackboard to write my name and address. I (d) —— my name and address, but (e) —— at the blackboard with the eyes of many students (f) —— at me made me freeze inside and I was unable to write a single letter, "(g) —— your name," the teacher (h) —— to me. I (i) —— the white chalk and as I was about to write, my mind (j) —— blank.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

"Please, don't go out now as it is raining outside. If you have to go, you should take your umbrella," My friend said to me, "No, I have a raincoat so I shall not carry it." "You may do whatever you like. I have nothing to say," he said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) English is not a native language. (Affirmative)

(b) Without learning English, we cannot hope to get any good job. (Complex)

(d) He becomes more valuable than most other people. (Positive)

(e) You must learn English. (Negative)

(f) Everybody knows this truth. (Passive)

(g) It is more practical than most other truths. (Superlative)

(h) None but the foolish can disobey this. (Interrogative)

(i) So, let not anymore time be wasted. (Active)

(j) If you study well, you will be able to learn it. (Compound)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) —— who does not want to be respected.

(b) But, people will not respect us until——.

(d) Above all, love is stronger ——.

(e) The world would be a better place——.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5

Sports can give us (a) — (entertain) — and (b) — (please) —. There are (c) — (vary) — kinds of sports. Among them, football and cricket have (d) — (popular) — in our country. However, football is losing its (e) — (attract). The people of our country (f) — (joy) — the T-20 match most. It is also (g) — (high) — enjoyable to me. (h) — (unfortunate) — I missed the last T-20 match between Pakistan and India. This match was very much (i) — (attract) —. The players played (j) — (wonderful) —.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) We notice some remarkable changes in the food habits of our country, ——?

(b) You are right. Urban people have greatly changed their food habits, ——?

(d) Certainly, fast foods can be eaten or carried away quickly, ——?

(e) Nowadays our aged persons are no more dependent on our traditional foods only,——?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

They ploughed some fields day after day and prepared see beds. (a) —— they planted the seeds. (b) —— the seedlings were growing, they ploughed the rest of the fields (c) —— made them ready. (d) —— the seedlings grew long enough to be planted. Jamal and his son pulled the young seedlings from the wet soil and tied them in bundles. (e) —— they had pulled all the seedlings from the seed bed, they took the bundles to the fields.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

give me a few grains of corns i'm dying of hunger said the grasshopper but what did you in the summer didn't you store up any grain the ant remarked no i was too lazy

Model Test 18

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. 0.5×10=5

forward

move

for

the

Traffic jam is (a) —— problem in all towns and cities (b) —— Bangladesh. It occurs where (c) —— mass of vehicles crowd so close together that (d) —— becomes impossible (e) —— sometimes. It is more common where (f) —— streets are narrow and have many bends. Weak traffic control system is also largely responsible (g) —— it. Traffic jam is very vexatious and time killing. When caught in a traffic jam we simply get stuck (h) —— at one place. We cannot move (i) —— nor we can move backward. We have to wait and look repeatedly (j) —— our watch.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Bangladesh is (a) —— of the most populated countries in the world. Our development efforts are (b) —— because of overpopulation. Population explosion is (c) —— constant threat (d) —— our environment and society. Her population is growing (e) —— such an alarming rate (f) —— the nation may soon fail to supply the people (g) —— their minimum necessities. It is very unfortunate. (h) —— steps should be taken to change (i) —— situation. (j) ——, it will be impossible to live in this country.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

		that he should go to sea
Robinson Crusoe	did not want	the idea
His father	was born	in England
He	wanted	him to study law
	did not like	to be a sailor from his boyhood

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

plot

include

encourage

make

have

sacrifice

inspire

Patriotism (a) ——a noble virtue. It (b) —— a man (c) —— everything just and fair for the country and countrymen. Actually it (d) —— those qualities, which (e) —— a person (f) —— his/her life for the well being of his country. Patriotic zeal (g) —— a person dutiful and enthusiastic. On the other hand, those who (h) —— devoid of patriotic zeal (i) —— any scruple (j) —— against the country.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

The teacher said to a student in the class, "Have you ever gone to Cox's Bazar?" "Yes sir, I went." "Why did you go?" the student replied, "I visited my uncle house and at the same time the longest sea-beach." "Will you take me there when you will visit the next time ?" " Yes, I shall take you," "Thank you" the teacher said.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) Books are men's best companions in life. (Comparative)

(b) You may have many good friends. (Complex)

(d) One or two may be proved not less false than your enemies. (Positive)

(e) But books are always prepared to be by your side. (Negative)

(f) Some books will make you laugh. (Passive)

(g) They are actually your real friends in your life. (Interrogative)

(h) Some of your fake friends may hate you. (Compound)

(i) But you will never be hurt by books like a fake friend. (Active)

(j) They will never be against you. (Affirmative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Contentment is the key to ——.

(b) ——is a happy man.

(d) —— he will win in the long run.

(e) —— we tried our best to be honest in our way of life.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5

(a) — (Grateful) — is the (b) — (acknowledge) — and appreciation of help received from others. In the society we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are inter (c) — (depend) — in the society. A man may be in danger, or in problem. It is a (d) — (nature) — instinct in man to come forward, because of his fellow feeling (e) — (friend) — and (f) — (kin) — with help for the (g) — (need) —. To acknowledge and appreciate such help is gratefulness. Gratefulness comes from the (h) — (deep) — of the heart and finds its manifestation in looks, words and deeds of the grateful man. The (i) — (grate) — man feels (j) — (high) — obliged for the benefit he has received.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Though the girl is intelligent, she is often deceived, —— ?

(b) Where there is smoke, there is fire, ——?

(d) Since it was evening the shops were dazzling with bright light, ——?

(e) Do not forget that mother's birthday falls on July 25, ——?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

(a) —— co-operation brings benefit; farmers have been practicing it for many days. Cooperation (b) ——is essential in cultivation. (c) —— farmers set up a deep tube well, they did not use it in farming, people are very helpful and they work for each other. Drought is harmful (d) —— damage the whole crops. For this reason, farmers dig a canal (e) —— they can irrigate all fields.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

i went to school i sat on the first bench i listened to my teachers lecture he delivered his lecture on how to maintain good health he advised us to take physical exercise daily

Model Test 19

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. 0.5×10=5

dominate

over

after

from

free

before

Liberty does not descend (a) —— people automatically. People must raise themselves (b) —— achieve it. It is (c) —— fruit that must be earned (d) —— it can be enjoyed. That (e) —— means freedom only from foreign (f) —— is (g) —— outworn idea. No (h) —— has any real value unless it also means freedom (i) —— want, disease and ignorance; not merely freedom from foreign (j) ——.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

An early (a) —— can enjoy the fresh air and oxygen of the morning (b) —— refresh both his body and mind. Moreover, he can (c) —— his work early and as such he (d) —— enough time to perform his work (e) —— . On the other hand, too much sleep (f) —— a man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late (g) —— a lot of time in sleep and idleness. He doesn't (h) —— time for (i) —— his work properly. So, everyone should make the (j) —— of early rising.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

	become	obedient to them and try to make them happy
Our parents	spend	unhappy at our failure
We	try	happy at our success
They	should be	to make us happy
		money for our food, clothes and education

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

enjoy

lash

begin

continue

shout

leap

forget

talk

pay

The battle between the mongoose and the cobra (a) ——. The mongoose, (b) —— violently, seized the cobra's lower jaw and clung to it while the cobra (c) —— its tail strongly, but it grew weaker. In a few moments the cobra (d) —— killed. The crowd stood spellbound as long as the fight (e) ——. But as soon as they saw the cobra dead, they burst into an applause. They began (f) —— excitedly about the magic power of the mongoose. But they (g) —— the snake charmers who had lost a cobra. Moreover, they (h) —— the fight. So, they (i) —— the snake charmers generously and left the place (j) —— 'hooray'.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

Bina said to Belal, "Happy birthday to you. You are looking very smart." Thanks for your appreciation," said Belal. "Where is Bely? Won't she come?" "Sorry, she has gone to hospital with her father," she replied. "He fell on the road and lost sense," said Bina. "Let's go to the hospital," said Belal.

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) Very few cities in the world are as busy as Singapore. (Use comparative degree)

(b) Of all the hotels, Raffles is one of the finest. (Use positive degree)

(d) People who love food can taste local as well as foreign food. (Make simple sentence)

(e) The people of Singapore are very well-behaved. (Make negative sentence)

(f) They welcome the tourists warmly. (Use passive voice)

(g) They are industrious. (Make negative sentence)

(h) They are too polite to misbehave towards others. (Make complex sentence)

(i) The tourists are also pleased with them. (Use active voice)

(j) They go there to enjoy the city. (Make complex sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) —— because he was weak.

(b) A man who —— catches at a straw.

(d) Man eats in order that ——.

(e) No sooner had I known her whereabouts ——.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5

Child labour is considered a matter of (a) — (grace) — for a nation. Wherever children are employed, they are (b) — (treated) —. Their (c) — (employ) — don't give them their due rights, children work for longer period in (d) — (healthy) — and (e) — (favourable) — condition and what is (f) — (sorrow) — they are not given due wages. Many children do (g) — (risk) — and (h) — (danger) — work. Strict laws should be (i) — (forced) — against employing children in manual work. Their parents should be (j) — (courage) — to send their children to school.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Nabil said to Shopon, "You are tired. So, have a drink, ——?"

(b) We were all present there. But he said, "None of you went there, ——?"

(d) My uncle found me on the way and said, "You are applying for the job, ——?"

(e) We all know that every student wants to do well in the examination, ——?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Women are half of our population (a) —— they are not given their due rights. (b) —— they are suffering from different social problems. Eve-teasing is the latest of them, (c) ——. (d) —— the school and college going girls fall victim to this social scare. (e) —— , it indicates the moral degradation of the society.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

have you killed the rats said the mayor yes i have said the pied piper give me the promised money how funny said the mayor we cant give you so much money take only fifty.

Model Test 20

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. 0.5×10=5

able

the

persevere

stainless

come

sad

much

fail

man

All (a) —— virtues depend (b) —— the virtue of (c) ——. It is lack of repeated attempts, not lack of (d) ——, that is the cause of (e) —— of the (f) —— (g) —— that (h) —— in the history of (i) ——. It is because men do not persevere in (j) —— difficulties.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

Good manners form (a) —— important part of our education. Our education (b) —— incomplete if we don't learn good manners. In our behaviour (c) —— others we must (d) —— proper respect for them. We should have (e) —— sense of fitness in our (f) —— with others. We should show respect to our (g) —— . It is necessary for (h) —— disciplined society. Good manners cost us (i) —— . So, good manners should be a part (j) —— our nature.

3. Make five sentences using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5

	nurses	new vistas of knowledge for them
A teacher	opens	a window opener for his students
He	holds	the nation builder
	is	the noblest profession
		the young minds carefully

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5

encourage

say

observe

come

increase

establish

add

proclaim

develop

give

The UNESCO (a) ——, February 21 as the International Mother Language Day (b) —— worldwide in recognition of the sacrifices of the martyrs for (c) —— the rightful place of Bangla. The declaration (d) —— in the form of a resolution generally in November 1999. The UNESCO (e) —— that collectively the recognition (f) —— bearing in mind that (g) —— mother tongue, widely not only (h) —— variety to language and (i) —— multilingualism also (j) —— fuller awareness about language and cultural traditions throughout the world.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text. 5

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 teacher. "You're really brilliant."

6. Change the sentences according to directions. 1×10=10

(a) National Memorial which is situated at Savar is the symbol of the nation's respect. (Simple)

(b) It bears more important memories than any other memorial. (Superlative)

(d) No other memorial is as visible as it in Bangladesh. (Comparative)

(e) We should show proper respect for gaining it. (Passive)

(f) We should remember our freedom fighters. (Negative)

(g) They have earned a very respectful position in our country. (Exclamatory)

(h) Every year a lot of people visit it, they bow down their heads in front of it. (Compound)

(i) What a beautiful piece of work the National Memorial is! (Assertive)

(j) Everybody wants to visit it. (Negative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Those who are prudent ——.

(b) Completing my lessons——.

(d) They behaved ——.

(e) —— as long as it rains.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5

The dead (a) — (war) — was brought before the widow. She stood beside the dead body. She was (b) — (speech) — because she was (c) — (whelmed) — with grief. All standing around the dead body (d) — (called) — the good qualities of her husband. But she was still standing (e) — (moved) —. She burst into tears when her child was given on to her lap. She wept (f) — (bitter) — thinking of the (g) — (fortune) — of her child as it had become (h) — (father) —. But she felt proud of her husband's (i) — (hero) —. Her husband's embraced (j) — (martyr) —.

9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5

(a) Rina has little knowledge about games and sports, ——?

(b) Let's talk to her,——?

(d) Everybody praises a well-mannered student, ——?

(e) I think she has no interest in it, ——?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors: 1×5=5

Forests are very important (a) —— trees produce oxygen (b) —— is essential for man and all living beings. (c) —— trees help us in many ways. (d) —— trees are less in number, there will be an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (e) —— it will enhance greenhouse effect.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5

life without love is a barren field it is very difficult to grow anything in a sterile place if a man is loveless he can kill anyone easily such type of man is often compared to a beast.

Answer Sheet

MODEL QUESTION-16

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) to; (b) The; (c) on; (d) plays; (e) the; (f) put; (g) on; (h) the; (i) By; (j) with.

2. (a) an; (b) progress; (c) faster; (d) mediums; (e) invention; (f) with; (g) twinkling; (h) done; (i) cheap; (j) send.

3. (i) More female students are now getting themselves admitted to medical colleges.

(ii) They are entering there by dint of their merit.

(iii) In the highly competitive world of the medical profession women are participating and playing their role impressively.

(iv) Many women doctors opt for a foreign degree now.

(v) They go abroad to know about the up-to-date technology and research.

4. (a) knocking; (b) not complete; (c) need; (d) request; (e) begins; (f) talked; (g) suggested; (h) wait; (i) return; (j) keep.

5. The two rats shouted at the monkey to stop and said that he was eating all their bread. The monkey told them that he was doing his best but he had told them that it's difficult. They told to give them the little piece. He told them that it was his piece and asked if he hadn't done a lot of work for them. The rats exclaimed with sorrow that they were very foolish to believe him.

6. (a) He is more brilliant than most other students in the class.

(b) Let's help the poor.

(d) He is as wise as your father.

(e) Cox's Bazar is more charming than any other place in Bangladesh.

(f) We eat so that we may live.

(g) What are you vixed at/with?

(h) We know honesty to be the best policy.

(i) Shajahan built the Tajmahal after Mamataz Mahal had died.

(j) Work hard or you cannot be successful.

7. (a) God will help us so long as we are in the right path.

(b) 26 March is the date when the independence of Bangladesh was declared.

(d) Had I seen him once more, I would have become very happy.

(e) They came here in order that they might meet me.

8. (a) certainly; (b) patriotic; (c) equally; (d) reliable; (e) admirable; (f) disadvantage; (g) misfortune; (h) basically; (i) earnestly; (j) helping.

9. (a) Nihar always blames her fate for his poverty. An old mam said to him, "God helps those who help themselves, doesn't He?

(b) Mina wanted a pot full of water from her younger sister. Her younger sister said to her, "There is little water in the pot, is there?"

(d) Discipline is the random delivery of conscience. It is the combination of all good qualities, isn't it?

(e) If I had a bird. I would tame it, wouldn't I?

10. (a) which; (b) But; (c) For; (d) and; (e) As a result/Therefore,

11. "Please, let me have the coffin," he cried. "I will pay for it." "We will not sell it for the world," one of the dwarfs said. "But I cannot live without Snow White," sighed the prince. The dwarfs said, "You are the right man. We can hand over Snow White to you."

MODEL QUESTION-17

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) on; (b) around; (c) of; (d) to; (e) without; (f) the; (g) the; (h) live; (i) grow; (j) of.

2. (a) at; (b) happen/occur; (c) take; (d) bound/compelled/obliged; (e) for; (f) lost; (g) the; (h) revenge; (i) of/about; (j) for.

3. (i) Feminism means the belief in women's equal rights.

(ii) It never belongs to any gender.

(iii) Rather feminists are misandry (hatred towards men).

(iv) They stick to eradicating existing gender inequalities.

(v) The rise of nations accelerates where men and women rise together.

4. (a) was; (b) made; (c) went; (d) could write; (e) standing; (f) looking; (g) Write; (h) said; (i) lifted; (j) was.

5. My friend requested me not to go out then as it was raining outside. He said that if I had to go, I should take my umbrella. I disagreed and said that I had a raincoat so I would not carry it. He said that I might do whatever I liked. He also added that he had nothing to say.

6. (a) English is a foreign language.

(b) If we do not learn English, we cannot hope to get any good job.

Or, The/An English knowing man can go abroad.

(d) Very few people become as/so valuable as he.

(e) You cannot but learn English./You cannot help learning English.

(f) This truth is known to everybody.

(g) It is one of the most practical truths.

(h) Who but the foolish can disobey this?

(i) So, do not waste any more time./So do not waste time any more.

(j) Study well and you will be able to learn it.

7. (a) There is no man who does not want to be respected.

(b) But, people will not respect us until we are honest.

(d) Above all, love is stronger than any other thing.

(e) The world would be a better place if we realized it.

8. (a) entertainment; (b) pleasure; (c) various; (d) popularity; (e) attraction; (f) enjoy; (g) highly; (h) Unfortunately; (i) attractive; (j) wonderfully.

9. (a) We notice some remarkable changes in the food habits of our country, don't we?

(b) You are right. Urban people have greatly changed their food habits, haven't they?

(d) Certainly, fast foods can be eaten or carried away quickly, can't they?

(e) Nowadays our aged persons are no more dependent on our traditional foods only, are they?

10. (a) Then; (b) While; (c) and; (d) After that; (e) After/When.

11. "Give me a few grains of corns. I'm dying of hunger," said the grasshopper. "But what did you do in the summer? Didn't you store up any grain?" the ant remarked. "No. I was too lazy."

MODEL QUESTION-18

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) a; (b) in; (c) a; (d) movement; (e) for; (f) the; (g) for; (h) up; (i) forward; (j) at.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5

3. (i) Robinson Crusoe was born in England.

(ii) His father wanted him to study law.

(iii) He did not like the idea.

(iv) He wanted to be a sailor from his boyhood.

(v) His father did not want that he should go to sea.

4. (a) is; (b) inspires; (c) to do; (d) includes; (e) encourage; (f) to sacrifice; (g) makes; (h) is (i) do not have; (j) to plot.

5. The teacher asked a student in the class if he (s) had ever gone to Cox's Bazar. The student respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he (s) had gone there. The teacher asked him (s) why he (s) had gone. The student replied that he (s) had visited his (s) uncle's house and at the same time the longest sea-beach. Then the teacher asked him (s) if he (s) would take him (t) there when he (s) would visit the- next time. The student replied in the affirmative and said that he (s) would take him (t). At this the teacher thanked him (s).

6. (a) Books are better than any other companion in man's life.

(b) You may have many friends who are good.

Or, But you may not get them at the time of your need.

(d) One or two may be proved as false as your enemies.

(e) But books are never prepared to leave your side.

(f) You will be made to laugh by some books.

(g) Aren't they actually your real friends in your life?

(h) There are some of your fake friends and they may hate you.

(i) But books will never hurt you like a fake friend.

(j) They will always be with you.

7. (a) Contentment is the key to happiness in life.

(b) The person, who is content with what he has, is a happy man.

(d) Though he has to suffer for the time being, he will win in the long run.

(e) It is high time we tried our best to be honest in our way of life.

8. (a) Gratefulness; (b) acknowledgement; (c) dependent; (d) natural; (e) friendship; (f) kinship; (g) needy; (h) depth; (i) grateful; (j) highly.

9. (a) Though the girl is intelligent, she is often deceived, isn't she?

(b) Where there is smoke, there is fire, isn't there?

(d) Since it was evening the shops were dazzling with bright light, weren't they?

(e) Do not forget that mother's birthday falls on July 25, will you?

10. (a) Since; (b) which; (c) Though; (d) and; (e) so that.

11. I went to school. I sat on the first bench. I listened to my teacher's lecture. He delivered his lecture on how to maintain good health. He advised us to take physical exercise daily.

MODEL QUESTION-19

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) on; (b) to; (c) a; (d) before; (e) freedom; (f) domination; (g) an; (h) freedom; (i) from; (j) domination.

2. (a) riser; (b) that/ which; (c) start; (d) gets; (e) properly; (f) makes; (g) wastes ; (h) get; (i) doing; (j) habit.

3. (i) Our parents try to make us happy.

(ii) They spend money for our food, clothes and education.

(iii) They become happy at our success.

(iv) They become unhappy at our failure.

(v) We should be obedient to them and try to make them happy.

4. (a) began; (b) leaping; (c) lashed; (d) was; (e) continued; (f) to talk; (g) did not forget; (h) enjoyed (i) paid; (j) shouting.

5. Bina wished happy birthday to Belal and said that he (Belal) was looking very smart. Belal thanked Bina for her appreciation. He asked her where Bely was. He again asked her if she wouldn't go. Bina regretted and said that she (Bely) had gone to hospital with her (Bely) father. She also said that he (Bely's father) had fallen on the road and lost sense. Belal proposed that they should go to the hospital.

6. (a) Singapore is busier than most other cities in the world.

(b) Very few hotels are so/as fine as Raffles.

(d) Food-loving people can taste local as well as foreign food.

(e) The people of Singapore are not ill-behaved at all.

(f) The tourists are welcomed warmly by them.

(g) They are not lazy.

(h) They are so polite that they cannot misbehave towards others.

(i) They also please the tourists.

(j) They go there so that they can enjoy the city.

7. (a) He could not walk because he was weak.

(b) A man who is drowning catches at a straw.

(d) Man eats in order that he may live.

(e) No sooner had I known her whereabouts than I rushed to her.

8. (a) disgrace; (b) maltreated; (c) employers; (d) unhealthy; (e) unfavourable; (f) sorrowful; (g) risky; (h) dangerous; (i) enforced; (j) encouraged.

9. (a) Nabil said to Shopon, "You are tired. So, have a drink, will you?"

(b) We were all present there. But he said, "None of you went there, did they?"

(d) My uncle found me on the way and said, "You are applying for the job, aren't you?"

(e) We all know that every student wants to do well in the examination, don't they?

10. (a) but; (b) As a result; (c) no doubt; (d) Actually; (e) However.

11. "Have you killed the rats?" said the mayor. "Yes, I have," said the pied piper, "Give me the promised money." "How funny!" said the Mayor, "We can't give you so much money. Take only fifty."

MODEL QUESTION-20

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) the; (b) on; (c) perseverance; (d) ability; (e) failure; (f) stainless; (g) man; (h) comes; (i) perseverance; (j) much.

2. (a) an; (b) remains; (c) with; (d) show; (e) a; (f) behaviour/dealings; (g) elders/superiors; (h) a; (i) nothing; (j) of.

3. (a) A teacher holds the noblest profession.

(b) He nurses the young mind carefully.

(d) He is a window opener for his students.

(e) He is the nation builder.

4. (a) proclaimed; (b) to be observed; (c) establishing; (d) came; (e) said; (f) has been given; (g) developing; (h) will add; (i) will encourage; (j) will increase.

5. The new teacher entered the classroom and asked the students if they could tell him what he should do then. One of the students respectfully replied in the negative. The teacher smiled and told them to try to guess. Another student told the teacher that he should introduce himself to them. Then the teacher thanked him and mentioned that he was really brilliant.

6. (a) National Memorial situated at Savar is the symbol of nation's respect.

(b) It bears the most important memories.

Or, It is a combination of towers the number of which is seven.

(d) It is more visible than any other memorial in Bangladesh.

(e) Proper respect should be shown for gaining it.

(f) We should not forget our freedom fighters.

(g) What a respectful position they have earned in our country!

(h) Every year a lot of people visit it and bow down their heads in front of it.

(i) The National Memorial is a very beautiful piece of work.

(j) There is nobody who does not want to visit it.

7. (a) Those who are prudent can think what will happen next.

(b) Completing my lessons, I went to school.

(d) They behaved as though they had known everything.

(e) We should wait at the station as long as it rains.

8. (a) warrior; (b) speechless; (c) overwhelmed; (d) recalled; (e) unmoved; (f) bitterly; (g) misfortune; (h) fatherless; (i) heroism; (j) martyrdom.

9. (a) Rina has little knowledge about games and sports, has she?

(b) Let's talk to her, shall we?

(d) Everybody praises a well-mannered student, don't they?

(e) I think she has no interest in it, has she?

10. (a) as; (b) which; (c) Besides; (d) If; (e) and.

11. Life without love is a barren field. It is very difficult to grow anything in a sterile place. If a man is loveless, he can kill anyone easily. Such type of men is often compared to a beast.

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