SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 11 to 15 Questions with Answers
Model Test 11
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
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to |
a |
for |
in |
work |
prepare |
the |
by |
It is useful (a) —— students to take
part (b) —— social service. (c) —— taking part (d) —— social service, they can
benefit themselves as well as (e) —— nation. Student life is (f) —— period of
(g) —— for future life. If the students do some social (h) ——, they will be
better prepared for giving service (i) —— the nation on completion of their
education. As they students have no family burden and as they get enough time
during the large vacation, they can do (j) —— great deal of work for the
people.
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Language (a) —— a very important role
in the life of human beings. We use language from the (b) —— we wake up in the
morning (c) —— we go to bed at night. We use language (d) —— different
purposes. We use language to (e) —— our ideas, thoughts and feelings, to (f) ——
our message or to pass (g) —— information to others. In short, language is (h)
—— present in our activities. It is (i) —— inseparable part of (j) —— we are, what we do and
believe.
3. Make five sentences
using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
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A student |
cherish |
to work to
materialize any ambition |
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Almost all of
us |
having |
a particular
ambition |
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One |
may |
a particular
ambition needs to study |
|
Ambition |
means |
desire to
achieve something |
|
One's
ambition |
needs |
be
materialized and sometimes hindered |
4. Complete the
following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
|
make |
quicken |
bring |
have |
occupy |
deepen |
gain |
transmit |
be |
change |
Information
technology has (a) —— the process of globalization. In the field of information
technology internet has (b) —— greatly. It has (c) —— the world smaller and (d)
—— the world within our reach. It can (e) —— information within a short time.
It (f) —— also (g) —— a great change in banking sectors. It has (h) —— our
knowledge and (i) —— our life pattern. So, we cannot help (j) —— knowledge of
it.
5. Change the narrative
style of the following text. 5
"Have
you done your homeworks?" the mother said to the daughter. "No, I've
forgotten," said the daughter. "That's very bad. You must be more
careful about your homeworks. By doing so, you can't expect to do well in your
studies," said the mother.
6. Change the sentences
according to directions. 1×10=10
(a)
The other sailors were very
angry with the old man who had shot the albatross. (Make compound sentence)
(b)
They thought that they were the
most endangered persons in the world. (Use comparative degree)
(c)
They blamed him for their
sufferings and thirst. (Use passive voice)
(d)
They cursed him and hung the dead
albatross round his neck as a punishment. (Make simple sentence)
(e)
The next few days were very terrible.
(Make exclamatory sentence)
(f)
They found water nowhere. (Make
interrogative sentence)
(g) The
sailor's throats were so dry that they could not speak. (Make simple sentence)
(h) Their
eyes hurt with looking across the bright, glassy sea, watching all day long for
a ship to come to help them. (Make complex sentence)
(i)
Suddenly they saw a ship which
was coming towards them. (Making simple sentence)
(j) Seeing
the boat, they thought it as the blessing of God. (Make compound sentence)
7. Complete the
sentences. 1×5=5
(a) We
work hard so that——.
(b)
If we are not industrious ——.
(c)
A man who leads an idle life——.
(d) An
idle man can never help people and so ——.
(e)
We know the proverb that ——.
8. Complete the text
adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5
Nobody
is (a) — (mortal) — on earth. We are (b) — (account) — to God for our deeds. So
it is (c) — (wise) — to lead an (d) — (pious) — life on earth. Moreover, it is
(e) — (probable) — that man can escape death. As death is inevitable, we must
do something noble to be in the heart of people even after our death. For this
purpose, we should (f) — (proper) — use our talent and full (g) — (potential) —
to achieve our (h) — (desire) — goal. We must keep in mind that this goal
should be (i) — (help) — to others, (j) — (important) — should be given to
prepare us ready to carry out our individual duty.
9. Make tag questions of
these statements. 1×5=5
(a) You
had been to Dhaka during the winter holiday, Shilpi, ——?
(b)
Your brother also stays in Dhaka, —— ?
(c) How
nicely he sings, —— ?
(d)
The brave deserve the fair, —— ?
(e) The
body hardly keeps silent, —— ?
10. Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
A
mirror was found in a paddy field by a farmer. (a) —— this farmer (b) —— anybody else in the area
had ever seen a mirror. (c) ——, when the farmer looked into the mirror, he was
surprised to see a man looking straight at him. Now this farmer very resembled
his father (d) —— had died a few years ago. He thought (e) —— it was his
father.
11. Use capitals and
punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
over was called two batsmen walked to
each other too much bouncers whispered tamim hang on inspired mushfique fixing
his helmet.
Model Test 12
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
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in |
for |
of |
life |
a |
the |
when |
reap |
sow |
Youth is (a) —— best time of (b) ——. This is the time
(c) —— it is most important (d) —— one to remember the maxim, “As you (e) ——,
so shall you reap.” One must sow (f) —— seeds of industry, truthfulness,
honesty and other virtues (g) —— this season to (h) —— the harvest of
prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in (i) —— man at this time lasts
throughout the rest (j) —— his life and moulds his future.
2. Fill
in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
Ours
is (a) —— small country. But it is full (b) —— natural resources. We need (c)
—— utilize these resources properly because its prosperity depends on (d) ——
proper utilization of these resources. We should not waste our time (e) ——
laziness. It cannot do (f) —— good to the country. It is our duty to build (g)
—— this country. (h) —— this, we need to work hard. We also need to be (i) ——
educated to meet time's demand. We must create a dedicated generation to
represent it (j) —— the world. For this, our education system must be upgraded.
3. Make five sentences
using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
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An educated
mother |
is |
largely
indebted to its educated mothers |
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A child |
plays |
an important
role to build up an educated nation |
|
If the mother |
grows |
educated her
children will be educated |
|
An educated
nation |
|
always in
touch of its mother |
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A child |
|
up in contact
with its mother usually |
4. Complete the
following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
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fight |
think |
suspend |
name |
be |
ask |
|
call |
be |
call |
reply |
give |
call |
Once
Edison (a) —— from his school for two days. His parents were (b) —— in. The
issue (c) —— fighting. Little Edison was (d) —— the reason. The reply, you may
(e) —— today, was amazing. The boy (f) —— because few of his friends (g) —— him
'Pele.' He disliked it as he had been (h) —— after the great scientist Edison.
He took pride in the name. However, the suspension (i) —— over, he returned to
school. But he found disappointedly that now all his friends (j) —— him 'Pele'
to irritate him. Can you identify this boy?
5. Change the narrative
style of the following text. 5
The stranger said to the boy, “Will you
tell me the way to the nearest hotel?" "Yes. I will. Do you want a
residential one in which you can spend the night?" the boy said. "I
do not want to stay here, but I only want a meal," the stranger replied. The boy said,"Follow
me."
6. Change the sentences
according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Make
interrogative sentence)
(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten.
(Make affirmative sentence)
(c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other
thing. (Make positive sentence)
(d) But today many of them lead a very
miserable life. (Make complex sentence)
(e) If we take proper steps, their condition
may improve. (Make simple sentence)
(f) Their allowance should be increased. (Use
active voice)
(g) We should respect them. (Use passive voice)
(h) We should never forget their sacrifice.
(Make affirmative sentence)
(i) We should regard their sacrifice. (Make
negative sentence)
(j) The freedom fighters are the real heroes.
(Make complex sentence)
7. Complete the
sentences. 1×5=5
(a)
—— provided the weather is fine.
(b)
The man was given the job after——.
(c)
The old man walks slowly lest——.
(d)
Be truthful if ——.
(e)
Scarcely had the assembly begun——.
8. Complete the text
adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5
The aim of education is the (a) —
(harmony) — development. But (b) — (book) — knowledge is (c) — (sufficient) —
in this regard. Without co-curricular (d) — (active) — the full blooming of
body, mind and soul is (e) — (possible) —. Including debate (f) — (publish) —
of magazine, (g) — (culture) — activities they also (h) — (rich) — students
with (i) — (modest) —, diligence, (j) — (polite) —, etc.
9. Make tag questions of these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Tafsir,
Parto and Sudipto decided to make a journey by boat, they all would arrive at
the ghat at 10 a.m. Tafsir said to them, "Don't be late tomorrow, ——?
(b) Asif
had a target to finish the lesson within 2 hours. But he has not. Then he says
to himself, "How time does fly, ——?
(c)
If Samin had a car, he would go
on a long drive, ——?
(d) When
Ismail ended the story, every student became astonished, ——?
(e)
To make a good result, Sujon and
Tarek will study sharing their problems. Sujon said to Tarek,'"It is a
good idea, ——?"
10. Complete the passage using suitable
connectors: 1×5=5
Where there is a will, there is a way. This proverb is necessarily
true. People hate their fate (a) —— they cannot get the result as their wishes.
But (b) —— a man works intentionally for building his future, success will
touch him definitely. There is no magic power. (c) —— it is the magic of hard
work. (d) —— when one gets success, fortune will side him too. The unlucky
people rebuke the fate. (e) —— there is no alternative to hardwork.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where
necessary in the following text. 5
do not worry about a few mistakes said the teacher you can learn a
lot through your mistakes do we learn from our mistakes asked the boy yes we
learn
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Model Test 13
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
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of |
fear |
with |
a |
in |
get |
the |
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 (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.
2. Fill
in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
In addition (a) —— its economic contribution, (b) —— expansion of
garment industry (c) —— Bangladesh has (d) —— noticeable. Social changes (e) ——
bringing. More than 1.12 million women (f) —— labour force. These working women
now enjoy (g) —— better status in (h) —— family. (i) —— working women can now
choose when to (j) —— married or become mothers. They can participate in family
decision making.
3. Make five sentences
using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
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Ambition |
work |
to be
competitive too |
|
Almost all of
us |
needs |
successful in
life if one sits idly |
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One needs to |
can never be |
a particular
ambition |
|
One's
ambition |
means |
hard to
materialize any ambition |
|
One |
cherish |
desire to
achieve something |
4. Complete the
following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
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become |
respect |
gain |
build |
hesitate |
have |
dishonour |
avoid |
lack |
distinguish |
There
are various kinds of qualities which (a) —— a good man from a bad man. The
aggregates of these noble qualities of head and heart (b) —— character. A man
of character (c) —— a real prince among men. He (d) —— by all. On the other
hand, a characterless man (e) —— everywhere. A characterless man (f) —— vast
wealth, but he (g) —— people's compliments. Such a man (h) —— honesty,
tolerance and love for others. He (i) —— to cheat people. So people always try
(j) —— him.
5. Change the narrative
style of the following text. 5
A fruit seller said, "Which fruits
would you need? I have apple from Australia, oranges from Darjeeling, grapes
from Kashmir, etc." The customer said, "What fruits do you have of
our country?" The seller said, "Yes, I have coconut, guava,
jackfruits, etc." The customer said, "I want one kg of guava as it
will be the substitute of Australian apple."
6. Change the sentences
according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) It
was twenty years ago and I was living in Paris. (Simple)
(b) I had a tiny apartment in the Latin
Quarters overlooking a cemetery. (Compound)
(c)
I was earning barely enough money to
keep body and soul together. (Complex) .
(d) A
lady had read a book of mine and had written to me about it. (Simple)
(e) I
answered thanking her. (Compound)
(f) Presently
I received from her another letter. (Passive)
(g) In
it, she expressed her desire to have a chat with me. (Interrogative)
(h) Foyot's
is one of the most expensive restaurants in Paris. (Positive)
(i) Only
the French senators eat there. (Negative)
(j) It was so far beyond my means that I had
never, thought of going there. (Compound)
7. Complete the
sentences. 1×5=5
(a) —— is
one of the greatest virtues of a man.
(b) A man who is truthful ——.
(c) —— we
can't shine in life.
(d) It is
better for us to——.
(e) Nothing
can daunt a person who is accustomed to ——.
8. Complete the text
adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5
Courtesy
is a virtue. It goes without saying that courtesy costs nothing but gives a
lot. So we should possess this virtue. That is we must have (a) — (polite) —.
People will (b) — (respect) — and (c) — (like) — us if we are (d) — (courteous)
—. Nobody likes (e) — (courtesy) —. We should try to be gentle from our student
life. We can win the heart of our enemy by being (f) — (courtesy) —. We can
ensure the (g) — (move) — of hatred and anger by (h) — (brace) — our enemy.
Courtesy can eradicate the (i) — (bit) — relationship and improve mutual
understanding and (j) — (cordial) — among people.
9. Make tag questions of
these statements. 1×5=5
(a) Physical
exercise means systematic and methodical movement of our limbs. Without it, we
cannot enjoy sound health, ——?
(b)
Since he is a brilliant student, we
hope he will make a good result, ——?
(c) Rasel
wants to improve in English. So, his teacher said to him, "Read story
books written in English, -——?"
(d)
They
were gossiping with each other, suddenly one of them said, "Let's go out
for a walk, ——?"
(e)
Shafiq can't complete his lessons
because of his idleness. So, his teacher said to him, "Those who idle
their time away lag behind, ——?"
10. Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
Tea
plants grow well on hillsides (a) —— the rainfall is abundant (b) —— water does
not stand. In the rainy season, tea seeds are at first sown in a nursery. Tea
seedlings are then transplanted over vast areas in rows at short intervals. (c)
—— at a certain stage in its growth, twigs are carefully pruned (d) —— it
cannot reach to the height more (e) —— three to five feet or so.
11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where
necessary in the following text. 5
what can i teach you asked nasiruddin we dont know replied the
students you are students but you dont know anything so i cant teach you
anything said nasiruddin
Model Test 14
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
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a |
the |
precious |
for |
great |
have |
wise |
which |
off |
Time is
very (a) —— thing. Time (b) —— is lost once lost
forever. There is (c) —— proverb, “Time and tide wait for none.” It is time
which does not (d) —— the relative feelings. It does not wait (e) —— anyone if
it is not used (f) —— . It is really essential to realize (g) —— importance of
time in our life. Those who have become (h) —— would make proper use of time.
They never put (i) —— their work for tomorrow. That’s why they have contributed
(j) —— lot to the society.
2. Fill
in the blanks with suitable words. 0.5×10=5
(a) —— three-fourths of all children in Bangladesh live (b) —— the
poverty line. Child mortality (c) —— very high. Poverty, inadequate housing,
malnutrition, shortage of pure drinking water, primary health care, teenage
motherhood, etc (d) —— the causes (e) —— (f) —— high infant mortality. Child
trafficking has become (g) —— regular phenomenon. Many children are (h) —— used
(i) —— camel jockeys (j) —— the Gulf countries.
3. Make five sentences
using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
|
Friction between teenagers and parents |
be can |
certainly occur in all times |
|
It |
common features of the teenagers |
|
|
One obvious reason |
the transition from dependence to
independence |
|
|
Another source of friction |
very common |
|
|
Moreover, moody and
sulky behaviours |
the difficult behaviours of the
adolescents |
4. Complete the
following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
|
bestow |
have |
owe |
be |
belong |
enable |
cause |
lose |
show |
grow |
We (a) —— our nature for (b) —— us with her gifts lavishly.
We (c) —— a large area of land but the negligible area of land that (d) —— to
us is very fertile. We (e) —— ungrateful to her. But our activities (f) —— that
we have (g) —— ungrateful to our soil. We are constantly (h) —— soil pollution
by our unwise activities. As a result, our fertile land is (i) —— its fertility
which has (j) —— us to grow corps easily.
5. Change the narrative
style of the following text. 5
Mother said to me, "Why are you
reading this hour? Don't you think that it is the time for prayer?"
"I've forgotten." I said to her. She said, "Remember, prayer is
always good for our mind and body. Let us go for a walk after saying
prayer."
6. Change the sentences
according to directions. 1×10=10
(a)
Very few problems in Bangladesh
are as great as illiteracy. (Superlative)
(b)
Illiteracy creates all the rest
problems of the country. (Passive)
(c) Literacy
and education are different thing. (Negative)
(d) Literacy
is the ability to read and write. (Complex)
(e) But education covers development of mind and taste
which is done through study. (Simple)
(f) Literacy
is so important that it is called the platform of education. (Compound)
(g) But
the rate of literacy is not high. (Affirmative)
(h) Our
rate of literacy is less than that in Sri Lanka and India. (Positive)
(i) So,
it is the duty of the educated people to contribute in literacy.
(Interrogative)
(j) The
government must be sincere to eradicate illiteracy from the country. (Negative)
7. Complete the
sentences. 1×5=5
(a)
Walk very carefully lest ——.
(b)
Man cannot live alone and so ——.
(c)
If anybody faces a problem, ——.
(d)
The traffic jam is so unbearable
that ——.
(e)
Yesterday my uncle had an
accident while ——.
8. Complete the text
adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5
Bangladesh
is a small country but has a huge (a) — (populate) —. Most people here live
below the poverty line and cannot therefore afford to educate their (b) —
(child) —. Many poor children either dropout school just after a few years or
(c) — (simple) — do not go to school at all. (d) — (spite) — this (e) —
(situate) — we have far too many students to educate. (f) — (compare) — to the
number of institutions (g) — (avail) —. Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges
and universities to provide for the increasing number of students but owing to
(h) — (finance) — constraints, the (i) — (govern) — cannot build the requisite
number of (j) — (education) — institution.
9. Make tag questions of
these statements. 1×5=5
(a)
Know thyself, ——?
(b) Neither
he nor his brothers joined the function, ——?
(c) Each
of students should be studious, ——?
(d)
Not only Mithila but also her
classmates made an excellent result, ——?
(e) Eva
along with her friends joined the study tour, ——?
10. Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a)
—— I was born in a village, I passed my childhood in a town. (d) —— my birth my
parents became worried about my education (c) —— there was no good school in
the village. (d) —— I was four, we started living in our district town (e) —— I
got admitted in a good school there.
11. Use capitals and
punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
i have one word to say to you said the
lawyer either take my advice or walk out of my chamber thank you said the
client i am leaving your chamber
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Model Test 15
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
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in |
the |
preserve |
a |
grow |
out |
for |
from |
Students
should observe (a) —— laws of health. They should rise (b) —— the bed early (c)
—— the morning and go (d) —— for (e) —— walk. Besides these, they should take
care to perform all those things which are useful for the (f) —— of health.
They should take part in games and sports regularly . These are essential (g)
—— their physical and mental (h) ——. They should also follow (i) —— rules of
health because health is (j) —— root of all happiness.
2. Fill
in the blanks with suitable words.
0.5×10=5
Time and tide wait (a) —— none. None can call it
back. (b) —— man can get back his (c) —— money and health but cannot get back
his lost time. Time (d) —— lost is lost forever. So we should make (e) —— best
use of our time. We must do our work (f) ——
time. If we put off our work (g) —— tomorrow, we may not get time to do it
at all. There are some people who pass time (h) —— nothing. They cannot prosper
(i) —— life. They have to depend (j) —— others.
3. Make five sentences
using parts of the sentences from each column of the table below. 1×5=5
|
It |
|
psychological
or ethical nature |
|
Character |
be |
the
crown of life |
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It also |
means |
the
amalgamation of some good features |
|
Character of a person |
hates |
a man
without character |
|
Everybody |
|
mental
or moral qualities of a person, a community, a race, etc |
4. Complete the
following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. : 0.5×10=5
|
launch |
be |
satisfy |
achieve |
see |
make |
inspire |
result |
carry |
land |
Man has
an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He (a) —— with what he has known and (b)
——. He wants to know and see more and more. The curiousity to know more (c) ——
him to undertake and (d) —— out hard and dangerous tasks which eventually (e)
—— in epoch-making discovering. In the fields of science and technology man in
the meantime (f) —— what (g) —— once inconceivable. Man has already (h) —— on
the moon and (i) —— a journey to the Mars. Science has (j) —— the impossible possible.
5. Change the narrative
style of the following text. 5
"Mom, I want to be first in the
class, like my friend Redwan but I always get the second place," Ratul
told his mother one day. "You will practise writing after reading,"
the mother suggested. "Really? Why didn't I think of this before?"
sighed Ratul.
6. Change the sentences
according to directions. 1×10=10
(a) I had
exactly sixty thousand taka in the bank. (Complex)
(b) Only
those boys who will work hard will succeed. (Simple)
(c) He came home in order that he might see you.
(Compound)
(d) Nobody
had seen her smile. (Voice)
(e) Only
he who was pure in heart could be perfectly just. (Negative)
(f)
What a fall was there, my students!
(Assertive)
(g)
This newspaper has a bigger
circulation than any other morning paper. (Superlative)
(h)
He is not only intelligent but also
laborious. (Simple)
(i)
I am glad that you have come.
(Compound)
(j)
Take care of your health. (Passive)
7. Complete the
sentences. 1×5=5
(a)
We should learn English because ——.
(b) Our
students are afraid of learning English as ——.
(c) Unless
we learn English ——.
(d) For
higher education, we need to learn English because ——.
(e) It is
time we ——.
8. Complete the text adding suffixes,
prefixes or the both with the root words given in parenthesis. 0.5Í10=5
Greenhouse effect is serious (a) — (globe)
— problem. It is a process by which thermal (b) — (radiate) — from earth's
surface is absorbed by (c) — (atmosphere) — greenhouse gases. There are many
causes of greenhouse effect. (d) — (deforest) — and destroying forests, rapid
(e) — (grow) — of unplanned industries, evaporation, pollution, increase of
temperature, etc. are the (f) — (contribute) — to greenhouse effect. Too many
people need (g) — (add) — things for their (h) — (survive) —. They cut down trees to built
their houses, furniture, boats, etc. It brings natural (i) — (balance). We all
must be (j) — (care) — to reduce it.
9. Make tag questions of
these statements. 1×5=5
(a) The
Headmaster and secretary attended the meeting,——?
(b) Everybody
is liable to error, ——?
(c) We
shall visit the National Memorial soon,——?
(d) He
has few friends,——?
(e) Rumour
spread all over the country,——?
10. Complete the passage
using suitable connectors: 1×5=5
(a)
—— it was a cold evening, everything seemed enticing to Soroni. "The dying
day, the distant tune of flute, dingy little cottages, dark greenery, all must
have the power to enchant people, "she thought. All are (b) —— inviting
(c) —— entertaining (d) —— she wondered how she could ignore this beauty. (e)
—— she entered her grandmother's small cottage, she surrendered herself to the
affectionate embrace of the little lady.
11. Use capitals and
punctuation marks where necessary in the following text. 5
o
my dear lady said fardinand i dare not i must finish my task before i take rest
you will sit down i will carry your logs the while said miranda
MODEL
QUESTION-11
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. (a) for; (b) in; (c) By; (d) in; (e) the; (f) the; (g)
preparation; (h) work; (i) to (j) a.
2. (a) plays; (b) time/moment; (c) till; (d) for; (e) reveal/express;
(f) send; (g) necessary; (h) ever; (i) an; (j) what.
3. (a) Almost
all of us cherish a particular ambition.
(b) Ambition
means desire to achieve something.
(c) One
needs a particular ambition.
(d) A student having a particular ambition needs to study.
(e) One's
ambition may be materialized and sometimes hindered.
4. (a) quickened; (b) occupied; (c) made; (d) brought;
(e) transmit; (f) has; (g) brought; (h) deepened; (i) changed; (j) gaining.
5. The mother asked the daughter if she (d)
had done her (d) homeworks. The daughter replied in the negative and told that
she (d) had forgotten. The mother told that that was very bad. She (m) added
that she (d) had to be more careful about her (d) homeworks. She (m) also said
that by doing so she (d) could not expect to do well in her (d) studies.
6. (a) The old sailor had
shot the albatross and the other sailors were very angry with him.
(b) They
thought that they were more endangered than any other person in the world.
(c) He
was blamed by them for their sufferings and thirst.
(d) Cursing
him, they hung the dead albatross round his neck as a punishment.
(e) How
terrible the next few days were!
(f) Did
they find water anywhere?
(g) The
sailor's throats were too dry to speak.
(h) Since
they were watching all day long for a ship to come to help them, their eyes
hurt with looking across the bright, glassy sea.
(i) Suddenly
they saw a ship coming towards them.
(j) They
saw the boat and thought it as the blessing of God.
7. (a) We work hard so that we
can prosper in life.
(b) If
we are not industrious, we will not shine in life.
(c)
A man who leads an idle life, can
never develop his condition.
(d) An
idle man can never help people and so he has no dignity in the society.
(e) We
know the proverb that man is the maker of his own fate.
8. (a) immortal; (b) accountable; (c) unwise;
(d) impious; (e) improbable; (f) properly; (g) potentiality; (h) desired; (i)
helpful; (j) importance.
9. (a) You
had been to Dhaka during the winter holiday, Shilpi, hadn't you?
(b)
Your brother also stays in Dhaka, doesn't
he?
(c)
How nicely he sings, doesn't he? .
(d) The brave deserve the fair, don't they?
(e) The body hardly keeps silent, does it?
10. (a) Neither; (b) nor; (c) So; (d) who; (e) that.
11. Over was called. Two batsmen walked to each other. "Too much
bouncers," whispered Tamim. "Hang on," inspired Mushfique fixing
his helmet.
MODEL
QUESTION-12
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. (a) the; (b) life; (c) when; (d) for; (e) sow; (f)
the; (g) in; (h) reap; (i) a (j) of.
2. (a) a; (b) of; (c) to; (d) the; (e) in; (f) any; (g) up; (h) For;
(i) properly; (j) in.
3. (a)
An educated mother plays an
important role to build up an educated nation.
(b) A
child grows up in contact with its mother usually.
(c) If
the mother is educated her children will be educated.
(d) An
educated nation is largely indebted to its educated mothers.
(e) A
child is always in touch of its mother.
4. (a)
was suspended; (b) called; (c) was; (d) asked; (e) not think; (f) fought; (g)
called; (h) named; (i) being; (j) called.
5. The stranger asked the boy if he (b) would tell him (s) the way to
the nearest hotel. The boy replied in the affirmative and said that he would
and asked if he (s) wanted a residential one in which he (s) could spend the
night. The stranger replied that he(s) did not want to stay there, but he only
wanted a meal. The boy told him to follow him.
6. (a) Aren't we proud of
our freedom fighters?
(b) Their
contribution will always be remembered.
(c) No
other thing is so great as their sacrifice.
(d) But
today many of them lead a life which is very miserable.
(e) By taking proper steps, we may improve their condition.
Or, In
case of our taking proper steps, their condition may be improved.
(f) The
government should increase their allowance.
(g) They
should be respected by us.
(h) We
should always remember their sacrifice.
(i)
We should not disregard their
sacrifice.
(j) It
is the freedom fighters who are the real heroes.
7. (a) I
shall go out provided the weather is fine.
(b) The
man was given the job after he had been properly interviewed.
(c) The
old man walks slowly lest he should fall down.
(d) Be
truthful if you want to be respected.
(e) Scarcely
had the assembly begun when it began to rain.
8. (a) harmonious; (b) bookish; (c) insufficient; (d) activities; (e)
impossible; (f) publication; (g) cultural; (h) enrich; (i) modesty; (j)
politeness.
9. (a) Tafsir, Parto and Sudipto decided to make a journey by boat, they all
would arrive at the ghat at 10
a.m. Tafsir said to them, "Don't be late tomorrow, will you?"
(b) Asif had a
target to finish the lesson within 2 hours. But he has not. Then he says to himself, "How time does fly, doesn't
it?"
(c) Samin had a
car, he would go on a long drive, wouldn't he?
(d) When Ismail
ended the story, every student became astonished, didn't they?
(e) To
make a good result, Sujon and
Tarek will study sharing their problems. Sujon said to Tarek. "It is a good idea, isn't it?"
10. (a) as/because; (b) if; (c) Rather; (d) Actually; (e) But.
11. "Don't worry about a few mistakes," said the teacher,
"You can learn a lot through your mistakes." "Do we learn from
our mistakes," asked the boy. "Yes, we learn,"
MODEL
QUESTION-13
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. (a) a; (b) a; (c) of; (d) gets; (e) of;
(f) with; (g) in; (h) the; (i) fear (j) the.
2. (a) to; (b) the; (c) in; (d) become; (e) are; (f) in; (g) a; (h)
the; (i) These; (j) get.
3. (a) Ambition means desire
to achieve something.
(b) Almost
all of us cherish a particular ambition.
(c) One
needs to work hard to materialize any ambition.
(d) One's
ambition can never be successful in life if one sits idly.
(e) One
needs to be competitive too.
4.
(a) distinguish; (b) build; (c) becomes; (d) is respected; (e) is
dishonoured; (f) may have; (g) does not gain; (h) lacks; (i) does not hesitate;
(j) to avoid.
5. A fruit seller asked the customer which
fruits he (c) would need. Then he said that he had. apple from Australia,
oranges from Darjeeling, grapes from Kashmeer, etc. The customer asked the
fruit seller what fruits he (fruit seller) had of their country. The fruit
seller replied that he had coconut, guava, jack fruits, etc. The customer said
that he wanted one kg. of guava as it would be the substitute of Australian
apple.
6. (a) I was living in Paris
twenty years ago.
(b) I
had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarters and it overlooked a cemetery.
(c) I
was earning the money which was barely enough to keep body and soul together.
(d) A
lady having read a book of mine, had written to me about it.
(e) I
answered her and I did so by thanking her.
(f) Presently
another letter was received by me from her.
(g) Didn't
she express her desire to have a chat with me in it?
(h) Very
few restaurants in Paris are as expensive as Foyot's.
(i)
None but the French senators
eat there.
(j)
It was very far beyond my means
and so I had never thought of going there.
7. (a) Truthfulness
is one of the greatest virtues of a man.
(b) A
man who is truthful can shine in life.
(c) If
we are not truthful we can't shine in life,
(d) It
is better for us to be truthful.
(e) Nothing
can daunt a person who is accustomed to speaking the truth.
8. (a) politeness; (b) disrespect; (c) dislike; (d) discourteous; (e)
discourtesy; (f) courteous; (g) removal; (h) embracing; (i) bitter; (j)
cordiality.
9. (a) Physical
exercise means systematic and methodical movement of our limbs. Without it, we
cannot enjoy sound health, can we?
(b) Since
he is a brilliant student, we hope he will make a good result, won't he?
(c) Rasel
wants to improve in English. So, his teacher said to him, "Read story
books written in English, will you?"
(d) They
were gossiping with each other. Suddenly one of them said, "Let's go out
for a walk, shall we?"
(e) Shafiq
can't complete his lessons because of his idleness. So, his teacher said to
him, "Those who idle their time away, lag behind, don't they?"
10. (a) where; (b) but;(c) Later; (d) so that; (e) than
11. "What can I teach you?" asked Nasiruddin. "We don't
know," replied the students. "You are students but you don't know
anything. So I can't teach you anything," said Nasiruddin.
MODEL
QUESTION-14
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. (a) precious; (b) which; (c) a; (d) have;
(e) for; (f) wisely; (g) the; (h) great; (i) off; (j) a.
2. (a) About/Nearly; (b) below; (c) is; (d)
are; (e) of; (f) the/this; (g) a; (h) now/being; (i) as; (j) in.
3. (i) Friction between
teenagers and parents is very common.
(ii) It
can certainly occur in all times.
(iii) One
obvious reason is the difficult behaviours of the adolescents.
(iv) Another
source of friction is the transition from dependence to independence.
(v) Moreover,
moody and sulky behaviours are common features of the teenagers.
4. (a) owe; (b) bestowing; (c) have; (d) belongs; (e)
should not be; (f) show; (g) grown; (h) causing; (i) losing; (j) enabled.
5. Mother asked me why I was reading that hour and she again asked me
if I did not think that it was the time for prayer. I replied that I had
forgotten. Then she advised me to remember that prayer is always good for our
mind and body. She also proposed to me that we should go for a walk after
saying prayer.
6. (a)
Illiteracy is one of the
greatest problems in Bangladesh.
(b)
All the rest problems of the country
are created by illiteracy.
(c)
Literacy and education are not the
same thing.
(d)
Literacy is the ability with which one
can read and write.
(e) But education covers development of mind
and taste done through study.
(f) Literacy
is very important and so it is called the platform of education.
(g) But
the rate of literacy is low.
(h) Our
rate of literacy is not as much as that in Sri Lanka and India.
(i) So,
isn't it the duty of the educated people to contribute in literacy?
(j) The
government cannot but be sincere to eradicate illiteracy from the country.
7. (a) Walk very carefully
lest you should fall down.
(b) Man
cannot live alone and so he lives in a society.
(c) If
anybody faces a problem, we should try to help him/her.
(d) The
traffic jam is so unbearable that people become angry.
(e) Yesterday
my uncle had an accident while he was crossing a cross-road.
8. (a) population; (b)
children; (c) simply;
(d) Despite; (e)
situation; (f) Compared; (g) available; (h) financial; (i)
government; (j) educational.
9. (a) Know thyself, will you?
(b) Neither
he nor his brothers joined the function, did they?
(c) Each
of the students should be studious, shouldn't they?
(d) Not
only Mithila but also her classmates made an excellent result, didn't they?
(e) Eva along with her friends joined the study tour, didn't she?
10. (a) Though; (b) After; (c) because/since/as; (d) When; (e) where.
11. "I have one word to say to you," said the lawyer.
"Either take my advice or walk out of my chamber." "Thank
you," said the client. "I am leaving your chamber."
MODEL
QUESTION-15
Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)
1. (a) the; (b) from; (c) in; (d) out; (e) a; (f) preservation; (g) for;
(h) growth; (i) the; (j) the
2. (a) for; (b) A; (c) lost; (d) once; (e)
the; (f) in; (g) for; (h) for; (i) in; (j) on.
3. (i) Character
means the amalgamation of some good features.
(ii) It is psychological or ethical nature.
(iii) It also means mental or moral qualities of a
person, a community, a race, etc.
(iv) Character of a person is the crown of life.
(v)
Everybody hates a man without
character.
4. (a) is not satisfied; (b) seen; (c) inspires; (d)
carry; (e) results; (f) has achieved; (g) was; (h) landed; (i) launched; (j)
made.
5. Addressing his mother as mom, one day
Ratul told her that he wanted to be first in the class like his friend Redwan
and added with disappointment that he always got second place. His mother
suggested that he should practise writing after reading. Ratul asked his mother
if it was really so and sighed why he had not thought of that before.
6. (a) I had taka in the
bank which was exactly sixty thousand in amount.
(b) Only
the hard-working boys will succeed.
(c) He
wanted to see you and so he came home.
(d)
Her smile had not been seen by
anybody.
(e)
None but he who was pure in heart
could be perfectly just.
(f)
My students, there was a great fall.
(g) This newspaper has the biggest circulation
of all morning papers.
(h)
Besides being intelligent, he is
laborious.
(i)
You have come and so I am glad.
(j)
Let your health be taken care of.
7. (a) We should learn
English because English is an international language.
(b) Our
students are afraid of learning English as it is a foreign language.
(c) Unless
we learn English we cannot cope with the modern world.
(d) For
higher education, we need to learn English because books of higher education
are all written in English.
(e) It
is time we became serious to learn English well.
8. (a) global; (b) radiation; (c)
atmospheric; (d) Deforestation; (e) growth; (f) contributors; (g) additional;
(h) survival; (i) imbalance; (j) careful.
9. (a) The Headmaster and
secretary attended the meeting, didn't he?
(b) Everybody
is liable to error, aren't they?
(c)
We shall visit the National
Memorial soon, shan't we?
(d) He
has few friends, has he?
(e) Rumour
spread all over the country, didn't it?
10. (a) Although; (b) so; (c) and; (d) that; (e) As soon as
11. "O my dear lady," said Fardinand, "I dare not. I
must finish my task before I take rest". "You will sit down. I will
carry your logs the while," said Miranda.
