SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 41 to 45 Questions with Answers

Model Test 41

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	gratefulness	or	appreciation	the
for	natural	the	friendship	from

Gratefulness is (a) —— acknowledgement and (b) —— of help received (c) —— others. In the society; we cannot do all things alone. Sometimes we need the help of others. We are inter-dependent in the society man. A man may be in danger (d) —— in problem. It is a (e) —— instinct in man to come (f) ——, because of his fellow feeling, (g) —— arid kinship with help for the needy. To acknowledge and appreciate such help is (h) ——. Gratefulness comes from (i) —— depth of the heart and finds its manifestation looks, words and deeds of the grateful man. The grateful man feels highly obliged (j) —— the benefit he has received.

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

People do not eat (a) —— same food all (b) —— the world. The eating habits of the people of a country (c) —— largely on its geographical position, climate and soil. That is to say the (d) —— of food they get (e) ——. For instance people in the tropical countries (f) —— a lot of fruits and vegetables. The chief food of the (g) —— of Hawaii and Polynesia in the Pacific are tero roots, bread, fruits and seafood. They also (h) —— a lot of limes. The Indians of central America eat mostly fruits and vegetables. The Eskimos live (i) —— meat. The word "Eskimo" itself (j) —— the eater of fishes.

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

He	cares	respect a truthful man
Everybody	is	none but Allah
Truthfulness	should	sincere too
A truthful man	trusts	the greatest of all virtues
We all		a truthful man

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

recite

present

hear

create

conquer

tell

learn

listen

A child (a) —— to talk gradually. It also learns singing, languages and many other things by (b) —— to others. Educational broadcasting (c) —— only a shape of this idea. History (d) —— in the form of dramas. Geography (e) —— in the form of travels and poetry (f) ——. This (g) —— a special interest in the heart of the children when they (h) —— over the radio. Radio has (i) —— the distance of time and space. So the students can hear over the radio the speeches of the great men who (j) —— no longer in our midst.

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

"What can I do for you, sir?" asked the tailor. "I want a woollen suit made," said Mr. Rashid. "Would you like to buy cloth from us, sir? The tailor asked. "No, I have brought the suit length with me."

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

(a) He is the best player. (Positive)

(b) An industrious boy will shine in life. (Complex)

(d) When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. (Compound)

(e) He is very attentive to his study. (Exclamatory)

(f) Very few students of his class are as brilliant as he. (Superlative degree)

(g) She learns his lessons when it is time to learn. (Simple)

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

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

(j) You have wasted much time. (Passive voice)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) There was a man——.

(b) Because of having great attraction for English ——.

(d) In spite of memorizing three words, ——.

(e) However, after trying a couple of months, ——.

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

Money is (a) — (sweet) — than honey. And it is called the fuel of life. Though money is a must in our (b) — (world) — life, it cannot (c) — (sure) — all (d) — (happy) —. (e) — (happy) — lies in (f) — (content) —. (g) — (moral) — plays an important role in the respect. An (h) — (moral) — person cannot be happy. Those who earn money through the path of (i) — (honest) — leads a (j) — (comfort) — life.

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

(a) Nowadays information and culture are freely flowing from one country to another,——?

(b) Certainly culture has many good and bad aspects. But you should agree with me that foreign culture is destroying our own culture, ——?

(c) No, I won't enjoy most of the foreign TV programmes, unless all are rich in moral and educative information. We can learn a lot from them, ——?

(d) Undoubtedly, our culture has some drawbacks, ——?

(e) You are right. We need to modify our TV programmes so that we can be benefited from these, ——?

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

From my school days I heard a lot about college life. (a) ——, I was eagerly waiting for that happy and romantic college life. (b) —— the long-cherished day came. It was the 26th October, 2012. (c) —— I reached the college, I found the whole college campus crowded by lots of young pupils. (d) —— all of them were unknown to me, I felt very lonely. (e) —— I met one of my school friends, I was relieved.

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

dear how can you disbelieve me i have done everything yes in the true sense everything for you it is time i am sure to learn about everything you question

Model Test 42

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

from

desire

exercise

the

Self-control is (a) —— the root of all virtues. Let (b) —— man give rein (c) —— his impulses and passion and (d) —— that moment he yields (e) —— his moral freedom. He is carried along (f) —— current of life and becomes (g) —— slave of his strongest (h) —— for the time being. To be morally free, to be more than an animal (i) —— man must be able to resist instinctive impulse and this can only be done by the (j) —— of self-control.

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

Truthfulness means the (a) —— of speaking the truth. It is (b) —— greatest of all (c) —— in a man's life. The true (d) —— and prosperity of a man entirely depends (e) —— it. It ennobles one's character and gives him a high position in (f) ——. It may not make one (g) —— but it brings peace of mind. A truthful person (h) —— nobody. All religions teach us to be (i) ——. By dint of truthfulness all can shine in life. Truthfulness may lead the whole world to peace and (j) ——.

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

Once there	asked	in a peaceful sleep
One night he	was	the angel if his name was in the list
Suddenly waking up he	saw	an angel
The angel		engaged in writing the names of the persons who loved God
Abu		an honest and pious man named Abu Ben Adhem

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

want

lie

live

stretch

come

have

think

drop

wake

save

A crow and a crane (a) —— in a tree beside a jungle. One noon, a hunter (b) —— there. He (c) —— very tired and wanted to (d) —— some rest. He (e) —— down under the tree. The crane stretched his wings to (f) —— the hunter from the heat of the sun. But the crow which was wicked, (g) —— some filth on his face. The hunter (h) —— up and (i) —— that the crane (j) —— the wrong.

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

"Where is my son?" said the grocer. "A crow carried your son away," said the fruit seller. "You liar. How can a crow carry away such a big boy?" "Just the same way as mice can eat away the balance and weights."

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

(a) Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Make positive degree)

(b) It was not invented over night. (Make active voice)

(d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Make negative sentence)

(e) People of all ages like to watch television. (Make Interrogative sentence)

(f) The programmes telecast by television are very interesting. (Make complex sentence)

(g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Make passive voice)

(h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (Make Simple sentence)

(i) People spend their free time by watching television. (Make Compound sentence)

(j) Very few things are so useful as television. (Make Superlative sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) It is true that most of the parents in our country are not interested enough to ——.

(b) Parents think spending money for the children's education is unwise especially when——.

(d) To lessen discrimination in children's educational status, the government gives subsidy for female children so that ——.

(e) It is high time we ——.

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) — (please) — and (b) — (entertain) —. Football and cricket have (c) — (popular) — in our country. The people of our country (d) — (joy) — the T-20 match most. I watched (e) — (most) — all the T-20 matches of the last tournament. Today I'm totally (f) — (appointed) —. Yesterday, there was an incident of (g) — (fortune) — in my life. (h) — (fortune) — I missed the last T-20 match between Bangladesh and West Indies. The match was very much (i) — (compete) — and (j) — (thrill) —.

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

(a) You are a farmer but I am a student, ——?

(b) The moon shines at night, ——?

(d) Muslims, ——?

(e) Do not go there and bring something, ——?

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

(a) —— trees are very useful to man in many ways, man has not realized it. (b) —— he is eager to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers. (c) —— the government has a good system of control (d) —— can educate the people, the forests will slowly disappear. But (e) —— the forests disappear, the country will face many natural calamities.

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

how is your mother nabila said mrs rina she is well thank you nabila replied I am very glad to hear that she is in good health said mrs rina

Model Test 43

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

world

frustrate

with

about

happy

the

It is (a) —— fact that complete (b) —— does not exist in (c) —— life. (d) —— man mayn't have all things that he needs (e) —— life. It is better not to seek complete happiness. Rather one should be satisfied (f) —— what one gets. It is (g) —— key factor to happiness. One should not think (h) —— what he has; what he does not have because (i) —— doing so a man becomes (j) —— and depressed. There are some people who think that it is money that brings happiness.

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

A good man is (a) —— man of character. His polite behaviour is (b) —— great asset because he can win the heart (c) —— other people around him, no matter whether he is all he deals with. He behaves well rich or poor. He also (d) —— the admiration (e) —— (f) —— even those who are rude towards him because he hates to behave rudely. One who pretends to be polite cannot be polite (g) —— all circumstances. But (h) ——man who is really polite does not (i) —— to be polite whatever be (j) —— provocation.

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

Hence, to every nation its flag		to have patriotic feelings
For that we	need	dearer than any other things
Every independent country of the world	has	the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation
We	is	to safeguard its prestige
The national flag		its own flag

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

make

move

neglect

succeed

wait

stop

make

can

Time (a) —— very precious. Time (b) —— for anybody. No supremacy (c) —— it. It (d) —— forward and forward. It is not wise to (e) —— time. Those who (f) —— the best use of time (g) —— sure to (h) ——. All the great persons of the planet have (i) —— the best use of time. We should (j) —— them.

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

"What are you writing, my good angel?" asked Abu. The angel looked up and replied in a sweet voice, "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 then said, "Please, write down my name as one who loves his fellowmen."

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

(a) A flower is a glowing gift of nature. (Interrogative)

(b) Isn’t it the symbol of love and beauty? (Affirmative)

(d) We present flowers to out nearest and dearest persons. (Passive)

(e) We need flowers to decorate a place. (Complex)

(f) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive)

(g) Having sweet scent and beauty we love it very much. (Compound)

(h) It is lovelier than all other flowers. (Superlative)

(i) The rose is a very nice flower. (Exclamatory)

(j) As the demand for flowers is increasing day by bay we should cultivate flower on commercial basis. (Simple)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) Shamim is a farmer ——.

(b) He has land——.

(d) There were clouds in sky but ——.

(e) One night he woke up ——.

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

Our rural people do not know how to purify water. Water (a) — (purify) — process can help them to drink pure water. If the arsenic (b) — (contaminate) — continues, arsenicosis will cause more deaths. Arsenic is found in groundwater. Tube well water contains arsenic. For (c) — (prevent) —— of arsenicosis people should eat a balanced diet containing fish and vegetables. We also need a campaign for (d) — (motivate) — to create (e) — (aware) — among people. Some humanitarian (f) — (organize) — have been trying to make people aware. They are helping people of arsenic (g) — (affect) — areas to identify the tube wells containing the (h) — (poison) — element that causes arsenicosis. The people in those (i) — (local) — are advised to eat a balanced diet (j) — (ideal) — containing fish and vegetables.

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

(a) Truthfulness is greater than any other virtue in a man's life, ——?

(b) The unfed ought to be fed, ——?

(d) None came to help him, —?

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

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

(a) —— King Lear asked his eldest daughter, Goneril, how much she loved him, she declared in front of the whole court that she loved him more than her life. (b) —— Lear asked his second daughter, Regan, the same question, she replied saying that her only happiness was in loving him. (c) —— he called his youngest daughter, Cordelia, to speak. Lear expected her to speak (d) —— lovingly than her sisters had done. (e) —— Cordelia just stood there said nothing.

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

killing birds is harmful for the environment govt must take some effective steps to stop the mindless killing of the guest birds that fly to bangladesh for winter shelter every year eighty years old mr ahmad a bird specialist recalls by that he was interested in hunting birds in his late teens

Model Test 44

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

treat

general

the

sick

with

and

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

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

Computer was not invented (a) ——. It (b) —— time and hard labour to invent computer. Many (c) —— of science worked hard for years (d) —— and finally came out (e) ——. In fact, computer cannot work all (f) —— itself. It works on the (g) —— of the command (h) —— by the (i) ——. It is used in our daily life for a number of (j) ——.

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

UNESCO	was tabled	in the form of a resolution unanimously
The proclamation	was given	a great tribute and glowing homage to the language martyrs
It	is	in Bangladesh
The recognition	has proclaimed	to spread mother tongues widely
The resolution	came	February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in 1999

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

catch

find

hide

see

escape

dance

catch

pursue

After a few days, Robinson Crusoe had seen a footmark bigger than his own. He did (a) —— anyone on the island. Then one day he saw some wild looking savages feasting and (b) —— round a fire. There (c) —— two prisoners too. As they were dancing, one of the prisoners (d) —— and ran off for his life. He was (e) —— by the savages. Robinson hid himself behind a bush lest he should be (f) —— and made prisoner. The man ran so fast that they (g) —— him. There was a forest and the man went to (h) ——. However, the savages (i) —— into the forest to (j) —— him out and make him prisoner again.

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

"Don't go any further," he said to the king. "If you do, you will not be able to come back." "Go I must, at any cost," said Ulysses, "I must free my poor men from the cruel witch."

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

(a) Madhusudan Dutt was a very popular poet. (Make it an exclamatory sentence)

(b) He was one of the greatest dramatists in Bangla literature. (Make it positive degree)

(d) When he was a boy, he desired to be an Englishman. (Make it simple sentence)

(e) He was recognized by his teachers as a precious child. (Make it an active sentence)

(f) He though that he was born on the wrong side of the planet. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(g) He also thought that his society was unable to appreciate his intellect. (Make it a negative sentence)

(h) Again he believed that none but the West would be more receptive to his creative genius. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(i) He was an ardent follower of lord Byron. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(j) He went to Europe and started composing poems. (Make it simple sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) A cobbler was happy to ——.

(b) He had a neighbour having——.

(d) —— the cobbler lost happiness.

(e) But for his money, ——.

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

Education develops our mind through (a) — (form) — learning. The mental and (b) — (intellect) — training is also provided by education. Again, the purpose of education, is to (c) — (lighten) — the individual. The (d) — (promote) — of the individual's capacity is also its purpose. Education (e) — (noble) — our mind and refines our (f) — (sensible) —. So, there are (g) — (vary) — advantages of education. You cannot find any (h) — (advantage) — of education. In the present world no (i) — (develop) — can be thought without proper (j) — (educate) —.

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

(a) I didn't see you for three days. You are getting on well with your studies, ——?

(b) Yes, I am trying heart and soul. I think attaining good marks is not impossible for a student, ——?

(d) It's true, I am trying my best. You look so delicate. It seems your body is weak for hard work, ——?

(e) You are right. I must consult a doctor soon, ——?

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

The fisherman used to cast his net four times a day. It (a) —— happened that one day he went down to the sea at noon. He reached the shore, set his basket, rolled up his shirt sleeves (b) —— cast his net far out into the water. After he had waited for the net to sink, he pulled on the cords with all his might, (c) —— that was (d) —— heavy that he could not draw it in. (e) ——, he tied the rope ends to a wooden stake.

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

hello marium you look very hot and tired said nafis i was stuck in the traffic jam for one hour said marium sit down what would you like to drink said nafis i would love really chilled mineral water or something like that said marium

Model Test 45

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

irrigate

recent

the

need

Crop (a) —— water. Farmers must (b) —— their fields if there is very little rain (c) —— any time. But (d) —— is not easy if there is no river close (e) —— the crops. Canal can carry river water to (f) —— field. Sometimes much water causes flood. (g) —— dam may prevent difficulties of irrigation. (h) —— great lake can be built behind (i) —— dam. Dams are not (j) —— invention.

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

Long long ago, there lived (a) —— widow in (b) —— certain village of Bustam. She had (c) —— son. He was nine years old. She loved him dearly. The boy also loved and obeyed her very much. One night when (d) —— entire village (e) —— in deep sleep, the boy was awake and busy (f) —— studies. His beloved mother was also sleeping. All (g) —— a sudden, she woke up and felt very thirsty. She told her son (h) —— dozing eyes to (i) —— her a glass of water and (j) —— asleep again.

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

Many of them	are seen	but again they play together
Street children	are	out from their house before the sunrise and go back after sunset
Sometimes they	are come	a common sight in Bangladesh
	quarrel	playing in the scorching heat of the sun
They		often seen wearing torn clothes and barefooted

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

take

control

paralyze

earn

gallop

learn

report

manipulate

involve

come

Price of essentials is such a crucial factor that it directly (a) —— the life and diving of the majority people. The measures so far (b) —— by the government (c) —— appreciation from the people. But it is being replaced by despair as the majority of the people have been (d) ——under the crushing burden of (e) —— prices. It is (f) —— that the business syndicate (g) —— market prices and the retailers (h) —— out of their evil mechanism. Moreover, the police are (i) —— to have been (j) —— in illegal extortion which adds to the rising prices.

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

Asif said his sister, "Do you want me to help you?" "No, I need not take others' help. You can go now," said his sister. Asif said, "Good night. May God help you."

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

(a) Haji Muhammad Muhsin was more generous than many other men in these subcontinent. (Make it positive degree)

(b) He was born in Hoogly. (Make it a complex sentence)

(d) He did not misuse this wealth. (Use passive voice)

(e) He is called the friend of humanity. (Use passive voice)

(f) He did not marry. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(g) During his life time, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a complex sentence)

(h) He was so kind that he could not refuse any one’s request. (Make it a compound sentence)

(i) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. ( Make it a simple sentence)

(j) He caught the thief but did not punish him. (Make it a complex sentence)

7. Complete the sentences. 1×5=5

(a) A person is known ——.

(b) —— had I any pen.

(d) He was reading with a view to ——.

(e) Work hard provided that——.

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

(a) — (corrupt) — is a great curse for our nation. No other problem is so (b) — (dread) — as it. It causes the (c) — (destruct) — of all positive (d) — (achieve) —. No real prosperity can be hoped in a corrupted society. It is so (e) — (danger) — that it devours all the good fruits of our efforts. So we all have to be (f) — (care) — about this curse. Our society and (g) — (administrate) — have partially or (h) — (large) — been corrupted. If this curse cannot be controlled or removed (i) — (immediate) —, our future generation will have no hope for a (j) — (prosper) — life.

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

(a) Hasan has little idea about it, ——?

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

(d) The brother rose in him, ——?

(e) Happy birthday to you, ——?

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

The conditions of the people of our village are not (a) —— improved. How to improve their condition is (b) —— an important question. (c) —— the condition of the village where most of our people live are improved, the development of the country cannot be expected. So, necessary steps should be taken. (d) —— these plans must be implemented with the help of the local body of the government (e) —— non-government organizations.

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

i have got gpa-5 in the ssc exam said rafiq congratulations said i what do you intend to do now i want to study in a reputed college and will try to get admission in rajuk college rafiq replied

Answer Sheet

MODEL QUESTION-41

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) the; (b) appreciation; (c) from; (d) or; (e) natural; (f) forward; (g) friendship; (h) gratefulness; (i) the; (j) for

2. (a) the; (b) over; (c) depend; (d) kind; (e) easily; (f) eat; (g) people; (h) eat; (i) on; (j) means.

3. (i) Truthfulness is the greatest of all virtues.

(ii) Everybody trusts a truthful man.

(iii) A truthful man cares none but Allah.

(iv) We all should respect a truthful man.

(v) He is sincere too.

4. (a) learns; (b) listening; (c) presents; (d) is told; (e) is presented; (f) reciting; (g) creates; (h) hear; (i) conquered; (j) are.

5. The tailor courteously asked Mr. Rashid what he (t) could do for him (R). Mr Rashid answered that he (R) wanted a woollen suit made. The tailor again asked politely if he (R) would like to buy cloth from them. Mr. Rashid replied in the negative and said that he had brought the suit length with him (R).

6. (a) No other player is as good as he.

(b) A boy, who is industrious, will shine in life.

(d) I reached there and my friend received me cordially.

(e) How attentive he is to his study!

(f) He is one of the most brilliant students in the class.

(g) She learns her lessons in time.

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

(i) All like flowers./Everybody likes flowers.

(j) Much time has been wasted by you.

7. (a) There was a man who wanted to learn English.

(b) Because of having great attraction for English, he went to a famous teacher.

(d) In spite of memorizing three words, he didn't know their meanings.

(e) However, after trying a couple of months, the teacher released him.

8. (a) sweeter; (b) worldly; (c) ensure; (d) happiness; (e) Happiness; (f) contentment; (g) Morality; (h) immoral; (i) honesty; (j) comfortable.

9. (a) Nowadays information and culture are freely flowing from one country to another, aren't they?

(b) Certainly culture has many good and bad aspects. But you should agree with me that foreign culture is destroying our own culture, isn't it?

(c) No, I won't enjoy most of the foreign TV programmes, unless all are rich in moral and educative information. We can learn a lot from them, can't we?

(d) Undoubtedly, our culture has some drawbacks, hasn't it?

(e) You are right. We need to modify our TV programmes so that we can be benefited from these, don't we?

10. (a) So; (b) At last; (c) When; (d) As; (e) When.

11. "Dear, how can you disbelieve me? I have done everything. Yes, in the true sense, everything for you. It is time, I am sure, to learn about everything you question."

MODEL QUESTION-42

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) the; (b) a; (c) to; (d) from; (e) up; (f) the; (g) the/a; (h) desire; (i) a; (j) exercise.

2. (a) habit; (b) the; (c) virtues; (d) peace; (e) on; (f) society; (g) rich; (h) cares/fears; (i) truthful; (j) prosperity.

3. (i) Once there was an honest and pious man named Abu Ben Adhem.

(ii) One night he was in a peaceful sleep.

(iii) Suddenly waking up he saw an angel.

(iv) The angel was engaged in writing the names of the persons who loved God.

(v) Abu asked the angel if his name was in the list.

4. (a) lived; (b) came; (c) was; (d) have; (e) lay; (f) save; (g) dropped; (h) woke; (i) thought; (j) had done

5. The grocer asked the fruit-seller where his son was. The fruit-seller replied that a crow had carried his son away. The grocer called him a liar and asked how a crow could carry away such a big boy. The fruit-seller replied that just the same way as mice could eat away the balance and weights.

6. (a) Very few inventions of modern science are as wonderful as television.

(b) Scientists did not invented it overnight.

Or, Scientists who spent many years worked hard to invent television.

(d) Nowadays, there is no family without a television set.

(e) Don’t the people of all ages like to watch television?

(f) The programmes which are telecast by television, are very interesting.

(g) Education programmes should be telecast by television.

(h) By watching television you can learn many things.

(i) People watch television and spend their free time.

(j) Television in one of the most useful things.

7. (a) It is true that most of the parents in our country are not interested enough to their children.

(b) Parents think that spending money for the children's education is unwise specially when they are female children.

(c) They think female children need no education because they will go to their in-law's families to do the household activities.

(d) To lessen discrimination in children's educational status, the government gives subsidy for female children so that they can get proper education.

(e) It is high time we ensured education for all children.

8. (a) pleasure; (b) entertainment; (c) popularity; (d) enjoy; (e) almost; (f) disappointed; (g) misfortune; (h) Unfortunately; (i) competitive; (j) thrilling.

9. (a) You are a farmer but I am a student, aren't I/ain't I?

(b) The moon shines at night, doesn't she?

(d) Muslims, aren't they?

(e) Do not go there and bring something, will you?

10. (a) Though; (b) As; (c) Unless; (d) and; (e) if.

11. "How is your mother, Nabila?" said Mrs. Rina. "She is well. Thank you," Nabila replied. "I am very glad to hear that she is in good health," said Mrs. Rina.

MODEL QUESTION-43

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) a; (b) happiness; (c) worldly; (d) A; (e) in; (f) with; (g) the; (h) about; (i) by; (j) frustrated.

2. (a) a; (b) a; (c) of; (d) wins/earns; (e) of; (f) towards; (g) in; (h) a; (i) pretend; (j) the.

3. (i) The national flag is the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a nation.

(ii) Hence, to every nation its flag is dearer than any other things.

(iii) Every independent country of the world has its own flag.

(iv) We need to safeguard its prestige.

(v) For that we need to have patriotic feelings.

4. (a) is; (b) does not wait; (c) can stop; (d) moves; (e) neglect; (f) make; (g) are; (h) succeed; (i) made; (j) follow.

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

6. (a) Isn’t flower a glowing gift of nature.

(b) It is the symbol of love and beauty.

(d) Flower is presented to our nearest and dearest persons by us.

(e) We need flowers so that we can decorate a place.

(f) No other flower is as good as the rose.

(g) A flower has sweet scent and beauty and so we love it very much.

(h) It is the loveliest of all flowers.

(i) How nice a flower the rose is!

(j) Due to the increase of the demand for flowers day by day, we should cultivate flowers on commercial basis.

7. (a) Shamim is a farmer living in a village of Kushtia.

(b) He has land of his own.

(d) There were clouds in the sky but they were swept away by the wind.

(e) One night he woke up hearing the sound of rain.

8. (a) purification; (b) contamination; (c) prevention; (d) motivation; (e) awareness; (f) organizations; (g) affected; (h) poisonous; (j) locality; (j) ideally.

9. (a) Truthfulness is greater than any other virtue in a man's life, isn't it?

(b) The unfed ought to be fed, oughtn't they?

(d) None came to help him, did they?

(e) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, aren't they?

10. (a) Once; (b) When; (c) So; (d) more; (e) But.

11. Killing birds is harmful for the environment. Govt. must take some effective steps to stop the mindless killing of the guest birds that fly to Bangladesh for winter shelter every year. Eighty years old Mr. Ahmed, a bird specialist, recalls by that he was interested in hunting birds in his late teens.

MODEL QUESTION-44

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) the; (b) treatment; (c) of; (d) generally; (e) and; (f) A; (g) sick; (h) the; (i) with; (j) to.

2. (a) overnight; (b) required; (c) votaries; (d) together; (e) successful; (f) by; (g) basis; (h) given; (i) operators; (j) functions/activities/purposes.

3. (a) UNESCO has proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in 1999.

(b) The proclamation came in the form of a resolution unanimously.

(d) The recognition was given to spread mother tongue widely.

(e) The resolution was tabled in Bangladesh.

4. (a) not see; (b) dancing; (c) were; (d) escaped; (e) pursued; (f) caught; (g) could not catch; (h) hide; (i) went; (j) find.

5. He requested the king not to go any further and warned that if he did he would not be able to come back. Ulysses vowed that he must go at any cost and added that he must free his poor men from the cruel witch.

6. (a) What a popular poet Madhusuden Dutt was!

(b) Very few dramatists in Bangla literature were as great as he.

Or, He was born at Sagordary which is situated on the bank of the Kapotaksho.

(d) In his boyhood, he desired to be an Englishman.

(e) His teachers recognized him as a precious child.

(f) Didn’t he think that he was born on the wrong side of the planet?

(g) He also though that his society was not able to appreciate his intellect.

(h) Again he believed that only the West would be more receptive to his creative genius.

(i) Wasn’t he an ardent follower of lord Byron?

(j) Going to Europe, he started composing poems.

7. (a) A cobbler was happy to lead a simple life.

(b) He had a neighbour having a lot of money.

(d) Taking money from his neighbour, the cobbler lost happiness.

(e) But for his money, he could not enjoy sound sleep.

8. (a) formal; (b) intellectual; (c) enlighten; (d) promotion; (e) ennobles; (f) sensibility; (g) various; (h) disadvantage; (i) development; (j) education.

(e) You are right. I must consult a doctor soon, ——?

9. (a) I didn't see you for three days. You are getting on well with your studies, aren't you?

(b) Yes, I am trying heart and soul. I think attaining good marks is not impossible for a student, is it?

(d) It's true, I am trying my best. You look so delicate. It seems your body is weak for hard work, isn't it?

(e) You are right. I must consult a doctor soon, mustn't I?

10. (a) so; (b) and; (c) but; (d) so; (e) Therefore.

11. "Hello, Marium. You look very hot and tired," said Nafis. "I was stuck in the traffic jam for one hour," said Marium. "Sit down. What would you like to drink?", said Nafis. "I would love really chilled mineral water or something like that," said Marium.

MODEL QUESTION-45

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1. (a) needs; (b) irrigate; (c) at; (d) irrigation; (e) to; (f) the; (g) A; (h) A; (i) the; (j) recent.

2. (a) a; (b) a; (c) a; (d) the; (e) was; (f) with; (g) on; (h) with; (i) give; (j) fell.

3. (a) Street children are a common sight in Bangladesh.

(b) They are often seen wearing torn clothes and barefooted.

(d) Sometimes they are seen playing in the scorching heat of the sun.

(e) Sometimes they quarrel but again they play together.

4. (a) controls; (b) taken; (c) have earned; (d) paralyzed; (e) galloping; (f) learnt; (g) manipulates; (h) do not come; (i) reported; (j) involved.

5. Asif asked his sister if she wanted him to help her. His sister replied in the negative and said that she needed not take others' help. She added that he could go then. Asif wished her sister good night and prayed that God might help her.

6. (a) No other man is so generous as Haji Mohammad Muhsin in this subcontinent.

(b) It is he who was born in Hooghly.

Or, The place where he was born in Hooghly.

(d) This wealth was not misused by him.

(e) People call him the friend of humanity.

(f) He was unmarried.

(g) During his life time, he spent money lavishly so that he could help the poor.

(h) He was very kind and so he could not refuse any one’s request.

(i) One night at the time of his saying prayer a thief broke into his room.

(j) Though he caught the thief, he did not punish him.

7. (a) A person is known by the company he keeps.

(b) I would write it had I any pen.

(d) He was reading with a view to gaining knowledge.

(e) Work hard provided that you are physically fit.

8. (a) Corruption; (b) dreadful; (c) destruction; (d) achievements; (e) dangerous; (f) careful; (g) administration; (h) largely; (i) immediately; (j) prosperous.

9. (a) Hasan has little idea about it, has he?

(b) Our examination is over. Everybody is free now, aren't they?

(d) The brother rose in him, didn't it?

(e) Happy birthday to you, don't I?

10. (a) at all; (b) in fact; (c) Unless; (d) And; (e) as well as.

11. "I have got GPA-5 in the SSC exam," said Rafiq. "Congratulations!" said I. "What do you intend to do now?" "I want to study in a reputed college and will try to get admission in Rajuk College," Rafiq replied.

eTeacher (Somoy Academy)