SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 26 to 30 Questions with Answers

Model Test 26

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

involvement

enable

work

after

the

Our aim is to educate girls (a) —— the fullest sense. (b) —— they leave school, they should be confident and have the (c) —— to express themselves clearly. They should also have (d) —— well-developed sense (e) —— right and wrong, a sense of duty, and a belief in their own worth. The member of (f) —— staff has a long tradition of encouraging pupils to discover their gifts and abilities in a secure and happy environment. We regard our students as young adults and (g) —— them in decisions concerning their (h) —— and school life. We should remember that (i) —— girls are (j) —— future hope of our nation.

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

It is known to all that English is (a) —— international language. At present, English is widely used (b) —— the people of the whole world. Statistics show that 350 million people speak English as (c) —— first language and another 300 million use it as a (d) —— language. It is (e) —— official language in more than 60 countries (f) —— the world. (g) —— it was also the official language of (h) —— country. Most of the books of science and technology are written (i) —— English. So the importance (j) —— learning English beggars description.

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

A king	was were tried declared	fixed for the competition
They		all taken before the king
A date		a rich prize for the teller of the biggest lie
Applicants		their best to tell bigger lies
		enlisted serially for the competition

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

approach

prepare

make

write

hesitate

gather

cram

read

All can not (a) —— well in the examination. He crams when the examination (b) ——. On the other hand, Arif always (c) —— a good result. Because he (d) —— notes himself, memorizes them and (e) —— them again and again. He knows that it is a bad habit (f) —— answers which (g) —— out of memory as soon as the examination is over. He has been able to (h) —— experience that one time writing is equal to (i) —— for ten times. This is why he (j) — to write whatever he learns.

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

"Good morning, Rupa," said Sohel. "How much preparation have you taken for the Test Exam?" "A great preparation," replied she. "I must get GPA-5." 'Wow! what a lucky girl!" said Sohel. "But my preparation is not so good."

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

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

(b) At present it is increasing alarmingly. (Interrogative)

(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 is law to punish the terrorists, they are nor properly applied. (Compound)

(h) By applying the law 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 sentences. 1×5=5

(a) He is such a great fool that——.

(b) The sooner, ——.

(d) That he will get promotion——.

(e) By the time he returned home ——.

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

English is (a) — (compulsory) — taught in our country. But still our learners cannot have good command of English. This is because they do not learn (b) — (methodical) —. Moreover, they read to pass the examination. Many students only (c) — (memory) — the answers without understanding. The teachers are also (d) — (trained) — or in many rural schools the English teachers are (e) — (efficient) —. Moreover, our English teachers must make our learners (f) — (interest) — in this subject: They have to make the lessons easy and (g) — (live) — by creating an English environment in the classroom. Lessons must be made (h) — (attract) — to the students who are (i) — (comparative) — dull of understanding. The size of the (j) — (exist) — class must be small.

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

(a) My father scolded me. I was upset. Later I told him "You don't like me, ——?"

(b) My friend Rihan was very interested to play. I told him, "Let's play badminton, ——?"

(d) Little daughter asks her mother why man eats. In reply, she said, "Man eats to live, ——?"

(e) He is very introvert. He never passes any comment about others, ——?

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

Trees are our best friends. (a) —— their need is not properly valued by rural people (b) —— play a negative role in the degradation of the environment (c) —— of they can deforestation. They can (d) —— bring about green revolution by planting trees, (e) —— their awareness is a must.

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

do your duty by yourself when you will be attentive to your lessons you will be able to finish your course unless you work hard you will not succeed so do your duty in the right moment

Model Test 27

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

averse

indolent

for

will

strong

the

output

depend

What is begging? Begging is (a) —— charity of others. It does not give anything good (b) —— the society. It is totally unproductive and hence, it has no (c) ——. It does not develop (d) —— man's ability or (e) —— to be self-reliant. It makes him (f) —— and habitually inactive and (g) —— on others. It makes a man devoid (h) —— any sense of self-respect. Hence, those who live by begging cannot claim (i) —— any dignity in the society because of their (j) —— to work. They seek the charity of others and become burden to the society.

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

Kaptai lake is (a) —— largest man-made fresh water reservoir in Bangladesh. Though created primarily (b) —— hydroelectric power generation , it (c) —— to produce fresh water fishes, navigation, flood control and agriculture. (d) —— lake was created (e) —— damming the river Karnaphuli (f) —— Kaptai town in (g) —— Chittagong Hill Tracts. The estimated life of the lake is 90 years, (h) —— the end of which its bed is (i) —— to be fully covered (j) —— silt

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

And he who	behaves	anyone whimsically
He	possesses	the symbol of peace and prosperity
A gentleman	is	this quality is a gentleman
Gentility	never hurts	the state of being gentle
		with all gently

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

set

put

say

inquire

visit

file

buy

keep

tell

A poor man was once (a) —— in a jail although he had (b) —— no wrong. After a long time, the king of the state (c) —— the jail and the man (d) —— him that he was innocent, but a case (e) —— against him by some of his enemies. The king (f) —— privately and found that it was true. He gave the man some money and (g) —— him free. He went straight to the market in which there was a bird shop. There many wild birds (h) —— in cages for sale. He (i) —— to the shopkeeper, "I wish to buy all the birds in your shop." He then (j) —— all the birds and set them free in the sky.

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

"What is the time by your watch? he said. "It is half past nine," I said. He said, "I want to go to college. Would you accompany me please?" "No, I am sorry," replied I.

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

(a) The cuckoo is a bird of very shy nature. (Complex)

(b) It is not very often seen beside human habitation. (Affirmative)

(d) Though they are coward, they are clever. (Compound)

(e) They lay their eggs in the nests of crows. (Complex)

(f) They are cleverer than the crows. (Positive)

(g) They do not make their nests because they are lazy. (Simple)

(h) The crows raise the baby cuckoos. (Use passive voice)

(i) When the baby grows up, they fly away. (Compound)

(j) Crows never understand it. (Interrogative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Too much courtesy ——.

(b) —— I would have helped the poor.

(d) The postman has a definite area where——.

(e) The grapes were hanging so high that——.

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

Food (a) — (adulterate) — is a crime. Adulterated food is (b) — (poison) — and causes (c) — (curable) — diseases. Some (d) — (greed) — businessmen are responsible for this (e) — (wicked) —. The steps are taken by the government against those (f) — (honest) — businessmen (g) — (real) — deserve praise. (h) — (present) —, the fraudulent businessmen are much alarmed. (i) — (Hopeful) —, we will be able to shun this (j) — (practice) — very soon.

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

(a) Be careful, —— ?

(b) I had an accident last week, —— ?

(d) These are apples, ——?

(e) Shila told Nipa, "How happy you are in a nuclear family! ——?

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

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

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

rabindranath tagore is my favourite author he was born at jorasanko in Calcutta on the 7 may 1861 my brother loves him very much.

Model Test 28

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

desire

instinct

after

which

the

It is the (a) —— of everyone to climb (b) —— the top in position and power. There is no other passion in the world (c) —— is so universal as (d) —— love of power. Man always hankers (e) —— power. Power is the source of all strengths. Man tries his best to achieve it. However, excess of (f) —— for power leads (g) —— disaster. But people always rush (h) —— this power. Sometimes, (i) —— whole nation or society is maddened (j) —— this passion.

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

Child labour has been forbidden internationally by (a) —— UN. To make a child do the (b) —— which is suitable for a man is (c) ——. Yet in the third world countries the (d) —— of child labour is going up day (e) —— day. Bangladesh is one of these countries. (f) —— the government is committed to dissuade rich (g) —— to engage children in laborious work, things (h) —— not so easy. Poverty is the first (i) —— in this field. The poor parents want (j) —— get additional earning by employing their children in work.

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

Education	is have illuminates preserve	no access to them
Books		like light
The illiterate persons		the savings and thoughts of great men
Illiteracy		still dominate in our country
It		a curse

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

refresh

take

enjoy

take

stroll

walk

avail

keep

A walk by the riverside in the evening (a) —— very useful and pleasant. One (b) —— not only beautiful sight but also (c) —— fresh air. It (d) —— the mind when one (e) —— a walk by the riverside. Bangladesh is a riverine country and you can (f) —— yourself of this opportunity of (g) —— by the riverside. In the cities there are parks where you can go for (h) ——. This will help you (i) —— fit. But if you (j) —— it regularly, you will not have the benefit.

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

"Alas!" said Miranda. "Do not work hard. My father is at his studies. He is safe for these three hours. Rest yourself, brother." "O, dear lady," said Ferdinand. "I dare not. I must finish my work before I take rest".

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

(a) Very few countries in the world are as populous as Bangladesh. (Comparative)

(b) We should read books to gain knowledge. (Complex)

(d) They fade soon and lose their beauty. (Simple)

(e) Honesty is a great virtue. (Complex)

(f) No other day in my life is as memorable as my first day at school. (Superlative)

(g) Cox's Bazar is the longest sea-beach in the world. (Positive degree)

(h) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative)

(i) Who does not like flowers? (Affirmative)

(j) It is one of the most famous schools in Chittagong. (Comparative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because ——.

(b) As soon as I got up from bed ——.

(d) On the way to college I walked fast lest ——.

(e) If I reached late, ——.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Íl0=5

Zahir Raihan was a talented film (a) — (make) — and (b) — (write) —. He was a man of (c) — (domitable) — courage. He had his early education in Mitra Institute and (d) — (late) — he studied in Calcutta Alia Madrasha. He devoted himself to literature. His famous film 'Jibon Theke Neya' depicted the (e) — (autocrat) — rule of Pakistan and inspired the people to protest against the Pakistani (f) — (rule) —. In December 1971 (g) — (known) — miscreants took away Zahir's elder brother Shahidullah Kaiser. On 30th December, 1971 someone informed Zahir about an address somewhere at Mirpur where he might find his brother, (h) — (According) — Zahir left home to get his brother back but he never (i) — (turn) —. Until today the day is observed as Zahir's (j) — (Appearance ) — Day.

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

(a) Time and tide wait for none, ——?

(b) But many of us waste our time, ——?

(d) Everybody should realize this truth, ——?

(e) Let's make the best use of our time, ——?

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

Life on earth depends on the sun. Day after day we see its light (a) —— feel its warmth, (b) —— we do not often consider their origin. (c) —— there are many remarkable things about the sun. One is its distance from the earth; about 93 million miles. A journey of this distance, (d) —— it could be made, would take several hundred years, (e) -—— the temperature of the sun is about 10,000 degree Fahrenheit; we receive only a small fraction of this heat.

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

the man said to mohsin my family have been starving for a couple of days i have gone from door to door in quest of work but i have found no work mohsin said take this bunch of keys and open the almirah have as much money as you require

Model Test 29

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

for

from

collect

after

roll

the

Ferdousi started (a) —— authentic of history of the pre-Islamic days of Iran and composing verses one (b) —— another. Day after day, month after month and year after year (c) —— on. But the poet never ceased to work. By his untiring efforts he could at last complete his greatest epic (d) —— long thirty years. He named his unparalled creation (e) —— Shahnama. It is one of (f) —— greatest epics of all ages. Now (g) —— poet was eagerly and anxiously waiting (h) —— the promised reward (i) —— the Sultan. But fortune did not smile (j) —— him.

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

One morning grandma (a) —— shopping in the market. (b) —— she was buying vegetables, she felt someone grabbing her hand bag. She was (c) —— and screamed out. She looked up and saw (d) —— young boy (e) —— away. Passers-by chased (f) —— boy and (g) —— him. They handed over (h) —- hand bag (i) —— grandma. The people wanted to (j) —— the police but grandma told them not to do.

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

Education	can	all the development efforts
An educated man	is	play a role in removing illiteracy
Illiteracy	hampers	play a significant role to build up a nation
After all he/she		a precondition for development
An uneducated man		a burden of nation

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

say

fight

call

mean

enter

read

pass

tear

see

The great leader of our country whom we love and admire is Sher-E-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq (a) —— tiger. Fazlul Huq (b) —— for the cause of the country as like as a tiger. So he (c) —— Sher-E-Bangla. His father Kazi Wazed Ali (d) —— a renowned pleader in the Barisal Bar. From his boyhood, Fazlul Huq was very meritorious. One day the boy Fazlul Huq (e) —— in his study. His father (f) —— by. He (g) —— Fazlul Huq was reading his lessons and (h) —— off the pages of his book one after another. He at once (i) —— the room and (j) —— "O my boy, why are you playing with your book?"

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

The boy said to the teacher, "Sir, I shall be much obliged if you will kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday." The teacher said, "I am very glad to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like."

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

(a) Education is power. (Complex)

(b) It is much more than getting certificates. (Interrogative)

(d) Everybody will be able to think freely and rationally. (Interrogative)

(e) We should be conscious of our feelings. (Negative)

(f) We should achieve the capability to think from others' perspective. (Complex)

(g) We should have an unbiased and balanced opinion. (Negative)

(h) Our mind should always be equipped with rationality. (Active)

(i) Education is the greatest wealth. (Positive)

(j) No other thing is as valuable as it. (Comparative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) —— provided that the weather is fine.

(b) The boy was given the job after ——.

(d) Be truthful if——.

(e) Scarcely had the party begun ——,

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

Reading is the third of the four skills. It is (a) — (apply) — to those who learn through (b) — (form) — education. Those who don't go to schools or colleges, learn a language only listening and speaking. It may be (c) — (example) — that and (d) — (lettered) farmer can speak and understand our mother tongue (e) — (easy) —. This has been possible only by listening and speaking. It is (f) — (method) — that we have to practise reading in two ways, one is (g) — (loud) and the other (h) — (silent) —. Loud reading is essential for practising (i) — (oral) — while silent one is necessary for (j) — (comprehend) —.

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

(a) As he carried a book with him, he put the book on the table, ——?

(b) My brother is two years older than me. I am ten years old, ——?

(d) He is a liar. Nobody believes him, ——?

(e) The industrious shine in life. The idle cannot prosper in life,——?

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

Most of our students cannot write out their exam paper fairly. (a) —— they cannot understand the questions properly, they often beat about the bush and cram their answers with irrelevant and unnecessary detail. (b) —— teachers suggest (c) —— their answers should be brief and precise, they often lengthen these unnecessarily. (d) —— get expected marks you all should understand the question well and answer them to the point. Don't worry, (e) —— your answers are fairly short.

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

where are you from said the teacher i am from nepal said the student how did you find dhaka when you first arrived said the teacher well i like it i think the city very beautiful said the student

Model Test 30

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

wonder

without

the

communicate

keep

Mobile phone is one of the (a) —— of modern science. It has added (b) —— new dimension (c) —— our way (d) —— life and to (e) —— communication system. It is a telephone system that works (f) —— any wire. Obviously, mobile telecommunication has become (g) —— part of modern life. Now-a-days, (h) —— a mobile phone is not a luxury (i) —— a poor country like Bangladesh. People use mobile phones to do rapid (j) —— .

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

Bird flu is an infectious disease. It attacks human body (a) —— direct or indirect contact (b) —— infected birds, ducks and chickens. Sea birds and migratory birds can spread bird flu. Today it has spread (c) —— an epidemic form in many Asian countries. Recently it has broken (d) —— as an epidemic form in many districts of Bangladesh. It is really (e) —— very horrifying matter for us. People of our country are becoming anxious about this disease. In order to prevent bird flu, (f) ——poultry caretakers and the public must (g) —— the rules of waste management which is (h) ——root cause of bird flu. It is high time we raised awareness (i) —— people to remove (j) ——curse of bird flu.

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

Adversity	prompts	our latent power, which enables us to prosper in life
But it	enables	its uses also
This	is	us to know true friends from false ones
It also	develops	regarded as a curse
	has	us to exert ourselves

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

bring

preserve

carry

come

get

give

forget

has

hawk

carry

When Rahamat (a) —— to Calcutta from Afghanistan, he (b) —— with him the impress of his little daughter Rabeya's palm on a piece of paper. He always (c) —— it with him. It (d) —— with a five rupee note once Mini (e) —— him when he (f) —— delicacies. He (g) —— them both to the jail. There he often (h) —— the treasures from the jailor and (i) —— a look at them. He (j) —— his daughter Rabeya or Mini either.

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

"What are you writing?" The angel looked up and replied in a sweet tone, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" asked Abu. "No, your name is not included here," replied the angel. Abu said, "Please write down my name as one who loves his fellowmen."

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

(a) Patriotism is one of the greatest virtues. (Positive)

(b) As a patriot has patriotism, he is loved by all. (Compound)

(d) What a noble virtue patriotism is! (Assertive)

(e) It is better than most other qualities of man. (Superlative)

(f) It inspires a man who can do everything just and fair for the betterment of the country. (Simple)

(g) A patriot is loved and respected by the countrymen. (Active)

(h) A patriot is always remembered by people. (Negative)

(i) An unpatriotic man is hated everywhere. (Complex)

(j) Despite his worldly immense wealth, he remains a worthless person. (Compound)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) If we drink arsenic polluted water, ——.

(b) Surface water is safe when under ground ——.

(d) —— because they are not conscious.

(e) Since there is scarcity of pure water ——.

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

Books are our best friends. They introduce us to the realm of (a) — (limited) — knowledge. The books of great (b) — (write) — contain noble thoughts and great ideas. We can (c) — (rich) — our mind by reading books. The reading of book brings (d) — (perfect) — in our life. No (e) — (spirit) — progress and worldly (f) — (prosper) — can be thought of without reading books. (g) — (true) — speaking, reading books is such a thing that has no (h) — (alternate) —. So all should read books on (i) — (vary) — topics. So that we may bring proper (j) — (develop) — of our spirit.

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

(a) Hello, Sumon, I believe you are coming to the airport, ——?

(b) Of course, I am coming with Azim, ——?

(d) But sometimes it delays, ——?

(e) Please bring a camera with you, ——?

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

(a) —— man has made tremendous technological progress, he has not been able to conquer nature completely. (b) ——, he is hit by natural calamities. (c) ——, a devastating flood very often occurs in Bangladesh leaving people homeless (d) —— other various calamities damage and destroy life and property. (e) ——, some of the African countries are affected by drought.

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

the man said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday no i replied why didn’t you go to school i was very busy said i

Answer Sheet

MODEL QUESTION-26

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) in; (b) After; (c) ability; (d) a; (e) of; (f) the; (g) involve; (h) work; (i) the (j) the

2. (a) an; (b) by; (c) a; (d) second; (e) the; (f) of; (g) Once; (h) our; (i) in; (j) of.

3. (i) A king declared a rich prize for the teller of the biggest lie.

(ii) They were all taken before the king.

(iii) A date was fixed for the competition.

(iv) Applicants tried their best to tell bigger lies.

(v) Applicants were enlisted serially for the competition.

4. (a) do; (b) approaches; (c) makes; (d) prepares; (e) write; (f) to cram; (g) go; (h) gather; (i) reading; (j) does not hesitate.

5. Sohel wished Rupa good morning and asked how much preparation she had taken for the test exam. Rupa replied that she had taken a great preparation and added that she must get GPA-5. Sohel exclaimed with great joy that she was a very lucky girl and added that but his preparation was not so good.

6. (a) What a devastating phenomenon of the modern world terrorism is!

(b) Isn't it increasing alarmingly at present?

(d) Very few problems of the modern world are as corrosive as it.

(e) People hate a terrorist.

(f) Everybody is now in the threat of violence.

(g) There is law to punish the terrorists but they are not properly applied.

(h) If we apply the law properly, we can get rid of terrorism.

(i) A terrorist leads a very miserable life.

(j) We should bring them to book.

7. (a) He is such a great fool that he cannot understand a simple matter.

(b) The sooner, the better.

(d) That he will get promotion is clear to us.

(e) By the time he returned home he got very tired.

8. (a) compulsorily; (b) methodically; (c) memorize; (d) untrained; (e) inefficient; (f) interested; (g) lively; (h) attractive; (i) comparatively; (j) existing.

9. (a) My father scolded me. I was upset. Later I told him, "You don't like me, do you?"

(b) My friend Rihan was very interested to play. I told him, "Let's play badminton, shall we?"

(d) Little daughter asks her mother why man eats. In reply, she said, "Man eats to live, doesn't he?"

(e) "He is very introvert. He never passes any comment about others, does he?"

10. (a) But; (b) who; (c) because; (d) however; (e) so.

11. Do your duty by yourself. When you will be attentive to your lessons, you will be able to finish your course. Unless you work hard, you will not succeed. So, do your duty in the right moment.

MODEL QUESTION-27

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) the; (b) to; (c) output; (d) a; (e) will; (f) indolent; (g) dependent; (h) of; (i) for; (j) aversion.

2. (a) the; (b) for; (c) helps; (d) The; (e) by; (f) near; (g) the; (h) at; (i) expected; (j) with.

3. (i) Gentility is the state of being gentle.

(ii) And he who possesses this quality is a gentleman.

(iii) A gentleman/He behaves with all gently.

(iv) He/A gentleman never hurts anyone whimsically.

(v) Gentility is the symbol of peace and prosperity.

4. (a) put; (b) done; (c) visited; (d) told; (e) was filed; (f) inquired; (g) set; (h) were kept; (i) said; (j) bought.

5. He asked me what the time was by my watch. I replied that it was half past nine. He said, that he wanted to go to college and asked me politely if I would accompany him. I replied in the negative and said that I was sorry.

6. (a) The cuckoo is a bird which is of very shy nature.

(b) It is hardly seen beside human habitation.

Or, Isn't Allah one?

(d) They are coward but clever.

(e) They lay their eggs in the nests which belong to crows.

(f) The crows are not as clever as they.

(g) They do not make their nests because of their being lazy.

(h) The baby cuckoos are raised by the crows.

(i) The baby grows up and then flies away.

(j) Do crows ever understand it?

7. (a) Too much courtesy too much craft.

(b) If I had been rich, I would have helped the poor.

(d) The postman has a definite area where he works.

(e) The grapes were hanging so high that the fox could not reach them.

8. (a) adulteration; (b) poisonous; (c) incurable; (d) greedy; (e) wickedness; (f) dishonest; (g) really; (h) Presently; (i) Hopefully; (j) malpractice.

9. (a) Be careful, won't you?

(b) I had an accident last week, hadn't I/didn't I?

(d) These are apples, arent' these?

(e) Shila told Nipa, "How happy you are in a nuclear family! aren't you?

10. (a) While; (b) that; (c) or; (d) who; (e) as.

11. Rabindranath Tagore is my favourite author. He was born at Jorasanko in Calcutta on the 7 May, 1861. My brother loves him very much

MODEL QUESTION-28

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) desire/instinct; (b) up; (c) which; (d) the; (e) after; (f) desire; (g) to; (h) to; (i) the; (j) by.

2. (a) the; (b) job; (c) unlawful/illegal; (d) number; (e) by; (f) Though; (g) people; (h) are; (i) hindrance/obstacle; (j) to.

3. (i) Illiteracy is a curse.

(ii) It is still dominate in our country.

(iii) Books preserve the sayings and thoughts of great men.

(iv) The illiterate persons have no access to them.

(v) Education illuminates like light.

4. (a) is; (b) enjoys; (c) takes; (d) refreshes; (e) takes; (f) avail; (g) strolling/walking; (h) walking/strolling; (i) keep; (j) don't do.

5. Miranda exclaimed with sorrow and advised Ferdinand not to work hard. She said that her father was at his studies and added that he was safe for those three hours. Then addressing him as brother she advised him (F) again to rest himself. Addressing her (M) as dear lady, Ferdinand replied that he (F) dared not to rest and added that he (F) had to finish his work before he (F) took rest.

6. (a) Bangladesh is more populous than most other countries in the world.

(b) We should read books so that we can gain knowledge.

(d) Fading soon, they lose their beauty.

(e) It is honesty which is a great virtue.

(f) My first day at school is the most memorable day in my life.

(g) No other beach in the world is as long as Cox's Bazar.

(h) Aren't we proud of our freedom fighters?

(i) Everybody likes flowers.

(j) It is more famous than most other schools in Chittagong.

7. (a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because I felt sick.

(b) As soon as I got up from bed, I felt pain.

(d) On the way to college I walked fast lest I might miss the class.

(e) If I reached late, I would miss many things.

8. (a) maker; (b) writer; (c) indomitable; (d) later; (e) autocratic; (f) rulers; (g) unknown; (h) Accordingly; (i) returned; (j) Disappearance.

9. (a) Time and tide wait for none, do they?

(b) But many of us waste our time, don't we?

(d) Everybody should realize this truth, shouldn't they?

(e) Let's make the best use of our time, shall we?

10. (a) and; (b) but; (c) However; (d) if; (e) Though.

11. The man said to Mohsin, "My family have been starving for a couple of days. I have gone from door to door in quest of work, but I have found no work." Mohsin said, "Take this bunch of keys and open the almirah. Have as much money as you require."

MODEL QUESTION-29

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) collecting; (b) after; (c) rolled; (d) in; (e) the; (f) the; (g) the; (h) for; (i) from; (j) on.

2. (a) went; (b) When/While; (c) frightened; (d) a; (e) running; (f) after; (g) caught; (h) the; (i) to; (j) call.

3. (a) Education is a precondition for development.

(b) An uneducated man is a burden of nation.

(d) An educated man can play a role in removing illiteracy.

(e) After all he/she can play a significant role to build up a nation.

4. (a) meaning; (b) fought; (c) was called; (d) was; (e) was reading; (f) was passing; (g) saw; (h) was tearing; (i) entered; (j) said.

5. The boy respectfully told the teacher that he (b) would be much obliged if he (t) would kindly lend him (b) the book he (t) had praised highly in the classroom the previous day. The teacher said that he (t) was very glad to know that he (b) was eager to read that book and added that he (b) was welcome to any of his (t) books that he (b) liked.

6. (a) It is education which is power.

(b) Isn't it much more than getting certificates?

(d) Who will be able to think freely and rationally?

(e) We should not be unconscious of our feelings.

(f) We should achieve the capability so that we can think from others' perspective.

(g) We should not have a biased and imbalanced opinion.

(h) Rationality should always equip our mind.

(i) No other wealth is as great as education.

(j) It is more valuable than any other thing.

7. (a) We shall go there provided the weather is fine.

(b) The boy was given the job after he had qualified himself in the interview.

(d) Be truthful if you want to be respected.

(e) Scarcely had the party begun when it began to rain.

8. (a) applicable; (b) formal; (c) exemplified; (d) unletterred; (e) easily; (f) methodical; (g) loudly; (h) silently; (i) orally; (j) comprehension.

9. (a) As he carried a book with him, he put the book on the table, didn't he?

(b) My brother is two years older than me, I am ten years old, aren't I?/ain't I?

(d) He is a liar. Nobody believes him, do they?

(e) The industrious shine in life. The idle cannot prosper in life, can they?

10. (a) As/Since; (b) Though; (c) that; (d) In order to; (e) if.

11. "Where are you from?" said the teacher. "I am from Nepal," said the student. "How did you find Dhaka when you first arrived?" said the teacher. "Well, I like it. I think the city is very beautiful," said the student.

MODEL QUESTION-30

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) wonder; (b) a; (c) to; (d) of; (e) the; (f) without; (g) a; (h) keeping; (i) in; (j) communication.

2. (a) through; (b) from; (c) in; (d) out; (e) a; (f) both; (g) obey; (h) the; (i) among; (j) the.

3. (a) Adversity is regarded as a curse.

(b) But it has its uses also.

(d) It also develops our latent power, which enables us to prosper in life.

(e) It also prompts us to exert ourselves.

4. (a) came; (b) brought; (c) carried; (d) was preserved; (e) had given; (f) hawked; (g) carried; (h) brought; (i) had; (j) could not forget.

5. Abu asked the angel what he (angel) was writing. The angel looked up and replied in a sweet tone that he (angel) was writing the names of those who loved the Lord. Abu asked if his (Abu) name was written. The angel replied in the negative and said that his (Abu) name was not included there. Then Abu requested the angel to write down his (Abu) name as one who loved his fellowmen.

6. (a) Very few virtues are as great as patriotism.

(b) A patriot has patriotism and so he is loved by all.

(d) Patriotism is a very noble virtue.

(e) It is one of the best qualities of man.

(f) It inspires a man making him able to do everything just and fair for the betterment of the country.

(g) The countrymen love and respect a patriot.

(h) A patriot is never forgotten by people.

(i) A man who is unpatriotic is hated everywhere.

(j) He may have worldly immense wealth but he remains a worthless person.

7. (a) If we drink arsenic polluted water, we will be affected with arsenicosis gradually.

(b) Surface water is safe when underground water is polluted with arsenic.

(d) Many people drink arsenic contaminated water because they are not conscious.

(e) Since there is scarcity of pure water, we can preserve rainwater.

8. (a) unlimited; (b) writers; (c) enrich; (d) perfection; (e) spiritual; (f) prosperity; (g) Truly; (h) alternative; (i) various; (j) development.

9. (a) Hello, Surhon, I believe you are coming to the airport, aren't you?

(b) Of course, I am coming with Azim, aren't I /ain't I ?

(d) But sometimes it delays, doesn't it?

(e) Please bring a camera with you, will you?/won't you?

10. (a) Though; (b) So; (c) For example; (d) along with; (e) On the other hand.

11. The man said to me, “Where are you going?” “I am going to school,” said I. “Did you go to school yesterday?” “No”, I replied. “Why didn’t you go?” “I was very busy,” said I.

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