SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 36 to 40 Questions with Answers

Model Test 36

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

disaster	caused	after	famine	without	to	necessary
nature	out	by	heavy	the	untold	up

Natural calamity means natural (a) —— which is (b) —— by nature. Every year Bangladesh falls victim (c) —— various natural calamities. They are flood, earthquakes and many other natural calamities. The effects of (d) —— natural calamities beggar description. The people are affected and animals suffer (e) —— sufferings. They cause (f) —— damage to our life and properties. Thousands of people and other animals remain (g) —— food for many days. The (h) —— effects are very serious. Many people die for want of food. (i) —— breaks out. The prices of all necessary things go (j) ——.

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

Mrs Rehana teaches English. She (a) —— communicative approach (b) —— language teaching. She has (c) —— good command of English. She creates (d) —— English environment in (e) —— class and we have (f) —— ample opportunity to hear and speak us English. When we cannot understand the meaning of a new word in (g) —— text, she makes us understand it (h) —— using different techniques rather than translating it (i) —— Bangla. But she usually tells us to guess the meaning (j) —— the context.

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

The people		only freedom from foreign domination is an old idea
The real freedom	means	arise themselves to achieve it
Liberty	must	freedom from want, disease and ignorance
It is a fruit that	does not	descend upon a people automatically
That freedom	is	be earned before it can be enjoyed

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

rectify

exist

curb

consume

fall

contaminate

expect

implement

run

Food (a) —— our basic need. But this food is (b) —— by the greedy businessmen who (c) —— after money. Having (d) —— the adulterated food, people (e) —— a victim to diseases of various kinds. For the capital punishment of the dishonest businessmen, the (f) —— laws must be (g) —— for the betterment of common public health. It is (h) —— that the strict law will be (i) —— with a view to (j) —— the harmful act of food adulteration.

5. Change the narrative style of 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 is very beautiful," said the student.

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

(a) Birds are one of the greatest gifts of nature. (Positive)

(b) Who does not love birds? (Assertive)

(d) They help to keep ecological balance. (Interrogative)

(e) In winter birds come to our country from Siberia. (Complex)

(f) The birds eat up the insects which are harmful for our crops. (Simple)

(g) Birds beautify nature to a great extent. (Passive)

(h) Very few living things are as useful as birds for our ecosystem. (Superlative)

(i) Birds are very essential. (Exclamatory)

(j) Crow is the ugliest of all birds. (Comparative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) It is high time ——.

(b) Scarcely had we finished our duty ——.

(d) The students are studying hard lest ——.

(e) If he had utilized his time properly ——.

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

(a) — (confidence) makes a man reach the goal of life. The lack of (b) — (determine) — leads one to lose his (c) — (confident) —. You need it in life. Then (d) — (fail) — is the pillar of success, whereas success without (e) — (compete) — is not enjoyable. Determination keeps you (f) — (mental) — strong and you make (g) — (prepare) — for struggle to reach the goal. Nobody can gain (h) — (prosper) — in his mission. Failure makes us more (i) — (determine) — to work with (j) — (renew) — vigour and energy.

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

(a) Hello, Liza. Father's birthday is on Monday next, —?

(b) Yes, Lili. Only two days are left, ——?

(d) Of course. Let's go to a watch shop, ——?

(e) What a nice idea, Liza, ——?

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

(a) —— newspaper is a storehouse of knowledge, we should read it regularly. (b) —— it is a matter of regret that many of us are unwilling to do it. (c) —— they lag behind in this progressive world. (d) —— they keep themselves away from everything current. (e) —— they remain blind all through their lives.

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

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

Model Test 37

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

lead

the

celebrate

religion

our

Bangladesh

We, the (a) —— are very fond of festivals and celebrations. We have several festivals which we celebrate. Some of them are (b) —— and some are local. There are also some festivals which (c) —— nationally throughout the country. Recently I have got a chance to see a national festival of (d) ——. It was a festival (e) —— Pahela Baishakh, the new year's day (f) —— Bangla year. Fortunately I was in Dhaka, the capital city (g) —— this day. So I got (h) ——- golden opportunity to enjoy the programs organized (i) —— the (j) —— cultural and socio-cultural organizations.

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

A government probe has made overloading and the master's (pilot) inefficiency (a) —— for the tragic capsize of Pinac-6. The capsize killed over a hundred people (b) —— the Padma (c) —— August 4. One of the members said, "We have also identified (d) —— negligence of BIWTA officials as well as the owner. These are the (e) —— that caused the tragic (f) —— of human lives." He added, "The vessel had an approved (g) —— of 85 passengers bit it was crowded with (h) —— 250." Moreover, the master headed straight for Mawa terminal across the turbulent river, by passing the (i) —— route to cut short only a (j) —— of half a kilometre.

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

Charles Dickens		born on February 7, 1872 in Portsmouth
He	was	not go to school and receive education
When he	could	one of the greatest English novelists of the 18th century
He	had	to work in a factory at the age of twelve
Dickens		a small boy, his father was sent to prison for debt

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

find

understand

absorb

hear

appear

wake

One night Rabia's master (a) —— up from sleep and (b) —— a sweet sound of prayer. (c) —— curious he (d) —— before the cottage of Rabia (e) —— the sound. To his great surprise he (f) —— that she (g) —— deeply (h) —— in prayer and there (i) —— a heavenly light around her. He (j) —— that she was not an ordinary woman but an angel.

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

“You look a little bit like my mother," he said, "Especially in the dark by the fire." "But you were only four, Jerry, when you came here," the authoress said. "My mother lives in Mannville."

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

(a) English is one of the most used languages in the world. (Use comparative degree)

(b) It is spoken all over the world. (Use active voice)

(d) People who have good knowledge in English get good jobs. (Make simple sentence)

(e) If we do not learn English, we cannot prosper. (Make simple sentence)

(f) We cannot acquire knowledge without learning English. (Make complex sentence)

(g) We must learn English. (Make negative)

(h) We should learn it so that we can get good jobs. (Compound)

(i) English opens a door to knowledge. (Compound)

(j) It is not easy to communicate across national borders without learning English. (Make affirmative sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Truth is an abstract idea although ——.

(b) We cannot get it as shape, yet ——.

(d) It will disclose either sooner ——.

(e) —— are honoured by the people.

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

When a citizen is not loyal to the state, he is called (a) — (loyal) —. (b) — (Loyalty) — to the state is (c) — (equal) — to (d) — (treacher) —. A person convicted of treachery is called a traitor who should be punished for his (e) — (traitor) — activity. He creates (f) — (rest) — in society and is also (g) — (disrespect) — to others. He also gets involved in (h) — (crime) —activities. He should not go (i) — (punished). He dies (j) — (honoured) —.

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

(a) My brother rebuked me. I was shocked. Next day I told him. "You don't fondle me, ——?"

(b) My sister Rani is very polite. I told her, "Let's play chess,——?"

(d) There was an accident near Dhaka Commerce College in the morning. I entered the office hurriedly and told, "I am not late, ——?"

(e) Mr. Salam is religious minded. He says his prayer five times daily, —?

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

The students wishing to do well in the exam should give importance to several things, (a) —— they cannot reap a good harvest (b) —— they must listen to their teachers and act in their advice and suggestions. (c) —— they must be serious and more attentive to their studies. They should always bear in mind that parents expect them to be highly educated. If they remain indifferent to their studies, their future will be enveloped in darkness. (d) —— they never should mix with bad boys (e) —— they should make the best use of time.

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

once my mother said to me who came to you my friend rafiq mom she asked what did he want i said his mother is ill he needs some money i have given him five hundred taka my mother said wonderful.

Model Test 38

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

by	united	as	for	deprive	global
if	create	love	to	but	for

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

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

Civility means polite (a) —— or modesty. It also (b) —— courteous manner. It is a great virtue of a man. (c) —— be well-behaved or good-natured we (d) —— not spend money or wealth. We have to (e) —— willingness to attain civility. We have to (f) —— some code of conduct and maintain the norms of etiquette of the society. It may vary (g) —— society to society. However, one has to (h) —— good manners (i) —— one's character from an early age. No expenditure (j) —— consciousness is required.

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

Our War of Independence	went	to the battlefield to save the country
People from all walks of life	did not run	place in 1971
They	fought	face to face with the enemies
	took	away showing their backs
	joined	the war

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

collect

throw

pollute

think

reduce

grow

get

recycle

include

Waste is what we (a) —— away everyday. It (b) —— everything from unwanted old cars to cigarette packets. The amount of waste (c) —— rapidly all over the world and (d) —— the environment. It (e) —— high time we (f) —— about it seriously. We cannot altogether (g) —— rid of our waste, but a proper management can certainly (h) —— it. We can think of burning and (i) —— of waste. In many countries, it is now quite natural to (j) —— old bottles, cars and recycle them.

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

Rihan said to me, "Have you finished the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book," I replied, "What an interesting book it is! I wish I could borrow the book earlier, I said. "Will you return me the book today?" he said.

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

(a) Napoleon was one of the greatest soldiers in France. (Positive)

(b) When he was young, the joined the French army as an ordinary soldier. (Simple)

(d) He fought several wars with the neighboring countries and won victory over them. (Simple)

(e) In 1804 he proclaimed himself the emperor. (Interrogative)

(f) Everybody feared him. (Passive)

(g) Then, France was the most powerful country in Europe. (Comparative)

(h) Napoleon became great for his courage. (Complex)

(i) His courage raised him to the highest position. (Passive)

(j) He was destroyed because he misused his power. (Simple)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) There is a popular saying ——.

(b) Though an honest man is poor, ——.

(d) I wish——.

(e) Our life is meaningless until ——.

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

In the past people did not have developed (a) — (communicate) — facilities. They used to make (b) — (move) — to short distant places on foot. Nowadays, they go by rickshaw, taxi or by other kinds of (c) — (motor) — vehicles. As a result, they do not undergo physical (d) — (exert) — which is not good for health. The ultimate result is that many a man is now getting diabete. The (e) — (suggest) — is that we should form the habit of walking. Walking (f) — (able) — us to (g) — (joy) — the beauty of nature. It also helps us have physical (h) — (fit) —. But some people are (i) — (different) — to walking. They give (j) — (prefer) to vehicles.

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

(a) Congratulations Kajol! You have made an excellent result , ——?

(b) Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, ——?

(d) Certainly, you too studied hard, ——?

(e) Yes, only hard work brings success, ——?

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

On the exam date of English second paper I was stuck up in almost a never-ending traffic jam. (a) —— I reached the examination hall half an hour late. When I entered the examination hall, the invigilator gave me the answer script and the question paper. I filled up the answer script. (b) —— I looked at the questions. (c) —— all the questions were common to me, I started writing. (d) —— I could not write the full answer of any question. (e) —— I switched over to another question. Again the same thing happened.

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

Born from the great liberation war of 1971 bangladesh is a non communal progressive democratic state that has worked to establish an economy and society free of inequality and to nurture a culture of democracy and respect for human rights for all fostered by patriotism in all areas of special existence

Model Test 39

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

the

outside

among

pollute

Environmental (a) —— exists since people began to crowd (b) —— towns and cities. Ancient Athenians removed their domestic waste (c) —— dump (d) —— the main part of (e) —— city. The Romans dug trenches outside (f) —— city to hold garbage and household waste. This practice often contributed to outbreak (g) —— viral diseases. The ancient Romans might become (h) —— the first people to experience (i) —— effects of toxic pollution in (j) —— form of lead poisoning.

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

(a) —— the War of Liberation in 1971 (b) —— group of collaborators (c) —— the directive of Pakistani military rulers started killing (d) —— Bangalee intellectuals in (e) —— planned way. The killing virtually began (f) —— the army crackdown on the Bangalees in Dhaka (g) —— the night of March and continued till (h) —— surrender of the Pak-army on 16 December 1971. The number of intellectuals killed is yet to be (i) ——. However, the number is (j) —— to be more than 1500.

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

We	has become	a common expression to all in our country
There	means	hardly any man who is not familiar with this term
Tree plantation	cannot is/are	the best time for tree plantation
June and July		planting more and more trees
		think of our existence without trees

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

prosper

call

mould

make

have

repent

sow

waste

reap

Man is the architect of his own life. If he (a) —— a proper division of his time and (b) —— his duties accordingly, he is sure to (c) —— in life; but if he does otherwise, he is sure to (d) —— when it is too late. Our life is nothing but the sum total of hours, days and years. Youth is the golden season of life. In youth mind is soft and can (e) —— in any form we like. If we (f) —— the precious time of our youth, we shall (g) —— to suffer afterwards. Youth (h) —— the seed time of life. If we (i) —— good seeds in our early life, we shall (j) —— a good harvest.

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

The class teacher of class X said to the students, "Do you like to go on a study tour'? "Yes, sir," said all the students to their class teacher. Then he said, '"Take the permission from your parents." One of the students said, "Where will we go, sir?" "It will be decided after a discussion with the Principal," said the teacher.

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

(a) Tigers are known as ferocious animals. (Make complex sentence)

(b) As the paws are cushioned, a big tiger can walk through the driest leaves without causing a single crackle. (Make simple sentence)

(d) Tigers are stronger than lions. (Use positive degree)

(e) Tigers are the bravest of all animals. (Comparative degree)

(f) They are not only strong but also ferocious. (Make simple sentence)

(g) They hunt swiftly. (Make negative)

(h) They hunt after they target their prey. (Make compound sentence)

(i) When they walk, they don't make any sound. (Make simple sentence)

(j) Tigers can swim well. (Make interrogative sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Truthfulness is the greatest of all the virtues because ——.

(b) We cannot command the confidence of others unless ——.

(d) A man may succeed once or twice by telling a lie, but ——.

(e) When once one's falsehood is brought to light, ——.

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

The (a) — (ward) — beauty of a man is not his real beauty. His (b) — (ward) — beauty makes him true man. Every man has certain (c) — (born) — qualities whereby he can become a (d) — (use) — man and thus (e) — (celebrate) — person. So we may say that (f) — (in) — values are more important than (g) — (out) — ones. But it is very sad that we remain (h) — (careful) — about our mental development. We always remain busy with how to (i) — (rich) — our outer show which is really (j) — (value) —.

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

(a) Money is a must for our life, ——?

(b) One can do almost nothing without it,——?

(d) What you need most to be happy is contentment, ——?

(e) That's why, few people lead a happy life, ——?

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

Since 1990 Germany was unbeaten to Argentina. (a) —— recently after the World Cup of Brazil a match has been held between two countries (b) —— Germany has been beaten by Argentina securing four goals against Germany. In this match Argentina (c) —— defeated Germany (d) —— regained their confidence. (e) ——, it is expected that they will continue their march for a long time.

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

in spite of his illness rahul went to college he seemed to be very tired and worried his teacher mr washed advised him to leave college at once

Model Test 40

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

farm

differ

the

for

Self-employment means to create job opportunity (a) —— oneself (b) —— one's own effort. Various government organizations (c) ——trying to create (d) —— congenial atmosphere for self-employment. (e) —— NGO's have also rendered their help. Livestock rasing, agricultural (f) ——, poultry raising are some of (g) —— sectors. There are many opportunities (h) —— self-employment (i) —— Bangladesh. One can easily engage oneself (j) —— these jobs.

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

What is the (a) —— of men and women in our society? The common (b) —— would be that a (c) —— is the guide, protector and provider for his wife and children. A woman's role is that of (d) —— mother and home maker. It was a common early (e) —— that men should be the bread-winners and women should be busy at (f) —— preparing food. A woman had to be (g) —— which meant she had to be soft, weak, submissive and dependent on men for her (h) —— and protection. More than anything else, it was held that women (i) —— competency and efficiency. But women have (j) —— this otherwise throughout the world including Bangladesh.

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

Whenever the social value of a society	creates	different types of problems
Due to corruption, society	must work	a number of problems in the society
Everybody	steps down into	degraded, this problem is raised
Corruption	is	together to uproot corruption from the society at any cost
It		a type of social cancer

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

find

can

stumble

have

endow

fix

evaluate

have

consult

A proverb goes that a man without an aim is a ship without a rudder. Likewise, a man without an aim (a) —— reach his goal. He (b) —— in his way of life. So, everyman should (c) —— a definite aim. But nothing is more difficult than the choice of profession. Students (d) —— it very difficult to choose a suitable profession. Choosing profession becomes very difficult because there (e) —— many paths and courses open to them. They should (f)—— their aim according to the abilities they are (g) —— with. All (h) —— the same abilities and aptitude. Students may (i) —— with their teachers who are able to (j) —— their abilities.

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

"Good morning, Madam!" said the Brazilian receptionist smilingly. "How can we help you?" The tourist nodded and said, "Have you any room vacant?" "Yes, a single one on the first floor. Will it do, Madam?" said he.

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

(a) Strategy is more important than any other thing in the examination. (Make it superlative)

(b) Any answer in the examination should not be elaborated. (Make it active voice)

(d) At first glance the questions may not seem easy. (Make it affirmative)

(e) A student should attempt to answer all the questions so that he may get good marks. (Make it simple sentence)

(f) When he answers all the questions, the examiner becomes glad seeing that. (Make it compound sentence)

(g) But, it is better than not answering at all. (Make it positive degree)

(h) It is sensible. (Make it negative without changing meaning)

(i) He should not waste time to do it. (Make it passive)

(j) Only this process can bring a good result in an examination. (Make it interrogative)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) He could not attend the meeting because ——.

(b) We went to his residence as soon as ——.

(d) We immediately decided to shift him to hospital where ——.

(e) No sooner had we reached the hospital ——.

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

Zainul Abedin was an artist of (a) — (exception) — talent and international reputation. He played an important role in the modern art (b) — (move) — in Bangladesh. His father was a (c) — (praise) — police officer. He had a great (d) — (attract) — for drawing. He is the (e) — (found) — of Dhaka Arts Institution. He became (f) — (active) — involved in a (g) — (move) — to (h) — (orient) — Bengal art to the root of Bengali culture. For his (i) — (artist) — and (j) — (vision) — qualities the title of Shilpacharya has been bestowed upon him.

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

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

(b) But he can develop it if he reads sports journal, ——?

(d) Let's talk to him, ——?

(e) Indeed we need to engage him in games and sports for our benefit, ——?

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

Population problem is-the burning question of Bangladesh. (a) —— it can be termed as number one problem. (b) —— the population of a country is an asset, it has already become a great problem for our country. (c) —— the country cannot afford to give people the basic necessaries of life. (d) —— river erosion makes many people homeless every year. (e) —— they come to the cities and create slum problem there.

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

my dear friends i know a charm by which i can rid you of these rats but you have to pay me one thousand guilders in payment of my this service a thousand guilders cried the men we will give you ten thousand guilders if you can rid us of these rats

Answer Sheet

MODEL QUESTION-36

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) disaster; (b) caused; (c) to; (d) the; (e) untold; (f) heavy; (g) without; (h) after; (i) famine; (j) out.

2. (a) follows; (b) to; (c) a; (d) an; (e) the; (f) an; (g) the; (h) by; (i) into; (j) from.

3. (a) Liberty does not descend upon a people automatically.

(b) The people must raise themselves to achieve it.

(d) It is a fruit that must be earned before it can be enjoyed.

(e) That freedom is only freedom from foreign domination is an old idea.

4. (a) is; (b) contaminated; (c) run; (d) consumed; (e) fall/are falling; (f) existing; (g) rectified; (h) expected; (i) implemented; (j) curbing.

5. The teacher asked the student where he was from. The student replied that he was from Nepal. The teacher again asked the student how he had found Dhaka when he had first arrived. The student thinking for a while answered that he liked Dhaka and added that he thought the city was very beautiful.

6. Changing sentences

(a) Very few gifts of nature are as great as birds.

(b) Everyone/Everybody loves birds.

(d) Don't they help to keep ecological balance?

(e) When it is winter, birds come to our country from Siberia.

(f) The birds eat up the insects harmful for our crops.

(g) Nature is beautified by birds to a great extent.

(h) Birds are one of the most useful things for our ecosystem.

(i) How essential birds are!

(j) Crow is uglier than all other birds.

7. (a) It is high time we started for school.

(b) Scarcely had we finished our duty when the supervisor appeared.

(d) The students are studying hard lest they should fail in the exam.

(e) If he had utilized his time properly, he would have prospered in life. ,

8. (a) Self-confidence; (b) determination; (c) confidence; (d) failure; (e) competition; (f) mentally; (g) preparation; (h) prosperity; (i) determined; (j) renewed.

9. (a) Hello, Liza. Father's birthday is on Monday next, isn't it?

(b) Yes, Lili. Only two days are left, aren't they?

(d) Of course. Let's go to a watch shop, shall we?

(e) What a nice idea, Liza, isn't it?

10. (a) As/Since; (b) But; (c) So/This is why/For this reason; (d) Besides; (e) As a result.

11. “Why are you going to Barisal”? said father. “I want to buy some important books,” said Saad. “Do you need money? “Yes, father.” “Don’t go alone as time is not going well.”

MODEL QUESTION-37

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) Bangladeshis; (b) religious; (c) are celebrated; (d) ours; (e) of/on; (f) of; (g) on; (h) the; (i) by; (j) leading.

2. (a) responsible; (b) in; (c) on; (d) overloading; (e) reasons; (f) death; (g) capacity; (h) over; (i) usual; (j) distance.

3. (i) Charles Dickens was one of the greatest English novelists of the 18th century.

(ii) He was born on February 7, 1872 in Portsmouth.

(iii) When he was a small boy, his father was sent to prison for debt.

(iv) He could not go to school and receive education.

(v) Dickens had to work in a factory at the age of twelve.

4. (a) woke; (b) heard; (c) Being; (d) appeared; (e) following; (f) found; (g) was; (h) absorbed; (i) was; (j) understood.

5. Jerry told the authoress that she looked a little bit like his mother especially in the dark by the fire. Being confused, the authoress said that he had been only four years old when he had gone there. Finally, Jerry concluded saying that his mother lived in Mannville.

6. (a) English is more used than most other languages in the world.

(b) People speak English all over the world.

(d) People having good knowledge in English get good jobs.

(e) Without learning English we cannot prosper.

(f) We cannot acquire knowledge if we do not learn English.

(g) We cannot but learn English.

(h) We can get good jobs, and therefore we should learn English.

(i) English opens a door and it is knowledge.

(j) It is difficult to communicate across national borders without learning English.

7. (a) Truth is an abstract idea although it is valued everywhere.

(b) We cannot get it as shape, yet we should try to achieve it.

(d) It will disclose either sooner or later.

(e) Those who are truthful are honoured by the people.

8. (a) disloyal; (b) Disloyalty; (c) equal; (d) treachery; (e) traitorous; (f) unrest; (g) disrespectful; (h) criminal; (i) unpunished; (j) dishonoured

9. (a) My brother rebuked me. I was shocked. Next day I told him. "You don't fondle me, do you?"

(b) My sister Rani is very polite. I told her, "Let's play chess, shall we?"

(d) There was an accident near Dhaka Commerce College in the morning. I entered the office hurriedly and told, "I am not late, am I?"

(e) Mr. Salam is religious minded. He says his prayer five times daily, doesn't he?

10. (a) Firstly; (b) unless; (c) Secondly; (d) Finally; (e) and.

11. Once my mother said to me, "Who came to you?" "My friend Rafiq, Mom." She asked “What did he want?” I said, “His mother is ill. He needs some money. I have given him five hundred taka. My mother said, “Wonderful!.”

MODEL QUESTION-38

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) global; (b) for; (c) to; (d) creating; (e) deprivation; (f) by; (g) but; (h) if; (i) loving; (j) unitedly.

2. (a) behaviour; (b) means; (c) To; (d) need; (e) have; (f) follow; (g) from; (h) have/possess; (i) in; (j) but.

3. (a) Our War of Independence took place in 1971.

(b) People from all walks of life joined the war.

(d) They did not run away showing their backs.

(e) They fought face to face with their enemies.

4. (a) throw; (b) includes; (c) grows; (d) pollutes; (e) is; (f) thought; (g) get; (h) reduce; (i) recycling; (j) collect.

5. Rihan asked me if I had finished reading the book he (R) had given me the previous day. I replied in the affirmative that I had finished reading the book. I exclaimed with joy that it was a very interesting book and wished that I could borrow the book earlier. Rihan asked me if I would return the book to him (R) that day.

6. (a) Very few soldiers in France were as great as Napoleon.

(b) In his youth, he joined the French army as an ordinary soldier.

(d) Fighting several wars with the neighbouring countries, he won victory over them.

(e) Didn't he proclaim himself the emperor in 1804?

(f) He was feared by everybody.

(g) Then, France was more powerful than any other country in Europe.

(h) Napoleon became great because he was courageous.

(i) He was raised to the high position by his courage.

(j) He was destroyed because of his misuse of power.

7. (a) There is a popular saying that "Honesty is the best policy".

(b) Though an honest man is poor, he leads a happy life

(d) I wish I were honest.

(e) Our life is meaningless until we are honest.

8. (a) communicative; (b) movement; (c) motorized; (d) exertion; (e) suggestion; (f) enables; (g) enjoy; (h) fitness; (i) indifferent; (j) preference.

9. (a) Congratulations Kajol! You have made an excellent result, haven't you?

(b) Thanks. But my parents and teachers also deserve the credit, don't they?

(d) Certainly, you too studied hard, didn't you?

(e) Yes, only hard work brings success, doesn't it?

10. (a) So; (b) Then; (c) As; (d) But; (e) So.

11. Born from the great Liberation War of 1971, Bangladesh is a non-communal progressive democratic state that has worked to establish an economy and society, free of inequality and, to nurture a culture of democracy and respect for human rights for all, fostered by patriotism in all areas of social existence.

MODEL QUESTION-39

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) pollution; (b) in; (c) to; (d) outside; (e) the; (f) the; (g) of; (h) among; (i) the; (j) the.

2. (a) In; (b) a; (c) with; (d) the; (e) a; (f) with; (g) on; (h) the; (i) unknown; (j) thought.

3. (a) Tree plantation has become a common expression to all in our country.

(b) There is hardly any man who is not familiar with this term.

(d) June and July are the best time for tree plantation.

(e) We cannot think of our existence without trees.

4. (a) makes; (b) does; (c) prosper; (d) repent; (e) be moulded; (f) waste; (g) have; (h) is called; (i) sow; (j) reap.

5. The class teacher of class X asked the students if they liked to go on a study tour. The students respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that they would like to go on a study tour. Then he told them to take the permission from their parents. One of the students respectfully asked where they would go. The teacher replied that it would be decided after a discussion with the Principal.

6. (a) It is tigers which are known as ferocious animals.

(b) The paws being cushioned, a big tiger can walk through the driest leaves without causing a single crackle.

(d) Lions are not as strong as tigers.

(e) Tigers are braver than all other animals.

(f) They are both strong and ferocious.

(g) They do not hunt sluggishly.

(h) They target their prey and then hunt it.

(i) At the time of their walking, they don't make any sound.

(j) Can't tigers swim well?

7. (a) Truthfulness is the greatest of all the virtues because it makes a man really great.

(b) We cannot command the confidence of others unless we do not cultivate the habit of speaking the truth.

(d) A man may succeed once or twice by telling a lie, but it never brings about a good result.

(e) When once one's falsehood is brought to light, he is trusted by no one any longer.

8. (a) outward: (b) inward; (c) inborn; (d) useful; (e) celebrated; (f) inner; (g) outer; (h) careless: (i) enrich; (j) valueless.

9. (a) Money is a must for our life, isn't it?

(b) One can do almost nothing without it, can one?

(d) What you need most to be happy is contentment, isn't it?

(e) That's why, few people lead a happy life, do they?

10. (a) But; (b) where; (c) not only; (d) but also; (e) So/Thus/Therefore.

11. In spite of his illness, Rahul went to college. He seemed to be very tired and worried. His teacher, Mr. Wahed, advised him to leave college at once.

MODEL QUESTION-40

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) for; (b) by; (c) are; (d) a; (e) Different; (f) farming; (g) the; (h) for; (i) in; (j) in.

2. (a) role; (b) answer; (c) man; (d) a; (e) belief; (f) home; (g) womanly/delicate; (h) decision; (i) lack; (j) changed.

3. (a) Corruption is a type of social cancer.

(b) It creates a number of problems in the society.

(d) Due to corruption, society steps down into different types of problems.

(e) Everybody must work together to uproot corruption from the society at any cost.

4. (a) cannot; (b) stumbles; (c) have; (d) find; (e) are; (f) fix; (g) endowed; (h) have not/do not have; (i) consult; (j) evaluate.

5. The Brazilian receptionist smilingly wished the tourist good morning with respect and asked her how they could help her. The tourist nodded and asked if they had any room vacant. He replied in the affirmative and said that they had a single one on the first floor and asked her again respectfully if it would do.

6. (a) Strategy is the most important thing in the examination.

(b) A student should not elaborate any answer in the examination.

Or, He should read the question paper carefully after he has got it.

(d) At first glance the question may seem difficult.

(e) A student should attempt to answer all the questions to get good marks.

(f) He answers all the questions and the examiner becomes glad seeing that.

(g) But not answering at all is not as good as it.

(h) It is not insensible.

(i) Time should not be wasted by him to do it.

(j) Can another process bring a good result in an examination?

7. (a) He could not attend the meeting because he was seriously ill.

(b) We went to his residence as soon as we heard the news of his illness.

(d) We immediately decided to shift him to a hospital where he could be properly treated.

(e) No sooner had we reached the hospital than he died.

8. (a) exceptional; (b) movement; (c) praiseworthy; (d) attraction; (e) founder; (f) actively; (g) movement; (h) reorient; (i) artistic; (j) visionary.

9. (a) Rafiq has little knowledge about games and sports, does he?/has he?

(b) But he can develop it if he reads sports journal, can't he?

(d) Let's talk to him, shall we?

(e) Indeed we need to engage him in games and sports for our benefit, don't we?

10. (a) So; (b) Though; (c) Because; (d) Besides; (e) So.

11. "My dear friends, I know a charm by which I can rid you of these rats, but you have to pay me one thousand guilders in payment of my this service." A thousand guilders!" cried the men. "We will give you ten thousand guilders if you can rid us of these rats."

eTeacher (Somoy Academy)