SSC English 2nd Paper Model Test 51 to 60 Questions with Answers

Model Test 51

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

on

although

how

much

and

clever

who

than

out

be

         There are some very clever boys and girls (a) —- do very well in the examinations (b) —— and always come (c) —— at the top. When people praise and admire them you possibly look (d) —— with envy, (e) —— you wish you were as clever as they! But you need not (f) —— sorry for yourselves, for (g) —— you may not be (h) ——, nothing can prevent you from being good. And remember goodness is a (i) —— better and nobler thing (j) —— mere cleverness.

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

         (a) —— effort there can be no progress in life. Life loses (b) —— interest if there is no struggle. (c) —— become dull, if there is no competition (d) —— them and if the result can (e) —— easily foreseen. No matter we win the game (f) —— lose it. The keener the contest, (g) —— greater the enjoyment. (h) —— victory is not a (i) —— triumph unless both the sides are equally matched. Whatever we like it or not, life is one continuous competitive (j) ——.

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

We	are	also contribute to our development
Women	can	neglected in many ways
But they	have	equal rights to education
Female children		left out after primary education in large number
They		not claim development without female education

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

contribute

confine

keep

enable

work

develop

receive

become

adapt

be

         According to the history, women in the past were (a) —— within the four walls. But at present they (b) —— no longer captive to their parents’ or husbands’ house. With the passage of time the outlook and attitude have been (c) —— as men and women are (d) —— themselves with the changing society. By (e) —— education they are (f) —— pilots, doctors, engineers, high officials, etc. They are (g) —— hand in hand with man in all worthy programmes. They (h) —— now able to prove their worth. They (i) —— much to the economy of the country. Now it has come to the realization of men that no development is possible by (j) —— half of our population idle at home.

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

         "What are you doing now, Jack?" I said.  "I am watching an interesting program on television."   Aren't you wasting your time?" "No, I don't think so," he said.   Remember, watching much TV makes people lazy".

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

         (a)     Very few persons are so/as famous discoverers as Columbus (Use superlative degree).

         (b)     He passed his early life in sorrows (Make negative sentence).

         (c)     He became a sailor in his boyhood (Make complex sentence).

         (d)     There he came in contact with many people and learnt many things about them (Make simple sentence).

         (e)     During these voyages, very often Columbus gazed at the vast sheet of unlimited water (Use passive voice).

         (f)     Nobody can be compared with him (Make interrogative sentence).

         (g)     Though he sailed for India, he reached America (Make compound sentence).

         (h)     He thought it to be India (Make complex sentence).

         (i)      He was the first man to cross the Atlantic (Make interrogative sentence).

         (j)      When he reached the shore, he became excited (Make simple sentence).

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     Had I the wings of a bird,——.

         (b)    If he had been seen by me, I——.

         (c)    It is high time that we——.

         (d)    No sooner had we reached the school  ——.

         (e)    The more you read ——.

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

         (a) — (Tolerance) — is supposed to be a frantic (b) — (behave) —. It causes (c) — (segregate) — among beings. The practice of (d) — (bear) — needs to start from the very beginning of life. Parents and teachers ought to sow the seeds of tolerance in the tender heart of (e) — (learn) —. The (f) — (family) — role is not (g) — (neglect) —also in this respect. Then comes the role of (h) — (educate) — institutions. Our (i) — (new) — introduced curriculum has given (j) — (important) — to this issue.

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

         (a)     Most of us hardly know about the dire consequences of deforestation, ——?

         (b)    A few students qualified the placement test, ——?

         (c)    Bangladesh is too small to accommodate her population, ——?

         (d)    He rarely put on an overcoat, ——? .

         (e)    Trousers sold cheap, ——?

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

         Freedom of press is the crying need of the nation (a) —— the press is the conscience of a nation. So, (b) —— any sort of prohibition is put on the liberty of the writers and reporters, free circulation of opinions is hampered and stopped. (c) —— intellectual development is bound to see a stop. If some restrictions and restraints are imposed on the press by the government, (d) —— people will be deprived of many essential truths and things. (e) —— it is true that sometimes the freedom of the press is measured by the yellow journalism.

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

         a village fair is an annual joyous gathering of the village people the village fair on the first baishakh is almost common in our country it generally sits in an open field

 

 

 

Model Test 52

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.                                                          0.5×10=5

for	emancipate	though	a	by	dominate
the	without	more	mean	which	endeavour

         Liberty is very difficult to achieve (a) —— it is (b) —— birth right of a man and (c) —— nation. One has to (d) —— hard for liberty since it does not (e) —— political liberty only. It indicates economic (f) ——, freedom to choose, free hand to act and right to express one's thought (g) ——- being influenced by others. It is (h) —— difficult to achieve if it is under foreign (i) —— or ruled (j) —— another country.

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

         Drug addiction is now a (a) —— problem. This social cancer (b) —— its poisonous  (c) ——  all over the world. It has (d) —— the young generation, even in the poor countries (e) ——  Bangladesh. It is spreading (f) ——. The term 'drug addiction' means strong (g) —— for various (h) —— of drugs like opium, heroin, morphine, etc. It has created an (i) —— situation in the world. (j) —— is the main cause of drug addiction.

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

Independence	went	the war
No nation	took place	to the battlefield to save the country
Our War of Liberation	is	it without struggle
People from all walks of life	can achieve	in 1971
They	joined	the birthright of a man

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

be

get

know

sit

pass

study

come

oppose

do

tease

         Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq popularly (a) —— as Sher­­- e-Bangla was a prominent statesman. He (b) —— of a respectable Muslim family in 1873. He (c) —— extraordinarily brilliant. He (d) —— the Entrance Examination in 1980 and the FA Examination in 1892. He (e) —— his graduation with Honours in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from Presidency College. Then he (f) —— admitted in MA in English at Calcutta University. Just six months before the final Examination a friend of him (g) —— him. He said, “The Muslims are weak in Mathematics and that’s the reason he (h) —— English.” He (i) —— the comment strongly. He challenged his friend that he (j) —— for Mathematics Examination instead of English.

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

         "Pintu came to my house yesterday," said Sumon. "Why did he come?" I asked. "He did not tell me anything," Sumon replied. "But he was only talking about his mother." "His mother is an affectionate lady. I still remember how kindly she talked to me a year ago!" said I.

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

         (a)     As I forgot him, I went outside the cabin. (Make simple sentence)

         (b)    She went back to work closing the door. (Make complex sentence)

         (c)    Jerry was a very curious and active boy. (Make negative sentence)

         (d)     Although he was a small boy, he could work like a man. (Make compound sentence)

         (e)    The authoress appreciated Jerry blindly. (Use passive voice)

         (f)     Jerry is the best boy I have ever seen. (Comparative)

         (g)    He came to the orphanage at the age of four. (Complex)

         (h)     He did the unnecessary things for the writer. (Use passive voice)

         (i)      He never told a lie. (Make affirmative sentence)

         (j)      He was a free-will agent and chose to do careful work.  (Make simple sentence)  

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     Had I much money ——.

         (b)     Walk fast lest——.

         (c)     It is I who——.

         (d)     I was so helpless that——.

         (e)     Since they played well——.

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

         Do you think it would be (a) — (reasonable) — for your boss to ask you to do three hours unpaid overtime? Think of three things you could (b) — (use) — in your home to help protect the environment. Has your employer ever (c) — (paid) — you by mistake? Did you have to pay the money back? Imagine, you were a parent. Would you (d) — (approve) — if your teenage daughter dyed her hair pink? Does your son often (e) — (sleep) — and is late for school? To keep your life (f) — (disturbed) — you should practise Yoga. It is a kind of mental and (g) — (physic) — relief from the (h) — (stress) — life you are leading. Stress and anxiety is all (i) — (round) — our life. To survive (j) — (happy) — we nave to handle all our pressures.

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

         (a)    I am still your friend. I hardly think of deceiving you, ——?

         (b)    Never believe what others say, ——?

         (c)    I'll ever risk my life if you fall in any problem, ——?

         (d)     Initially always remember breaking a friendship is easier than building it. I hope you must not prove yourself foolish, ——?

         (e)     Therefore, get back from your way. You need not hesitate any more, ——?

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

         Bangladesh is a small country, (a) —— she has a huge population. (b) ——, in our country population is increasing at random. (c) ——, it is the crying need to check the rapid growth of our population. Most of the village people are illiterate(d) —— superstitious. They are having the age old idea of taking so many children. We have to take pragmatic steps to make them aware about the negative effect of overpopulation. (e) —— it will be impossible for us to control population explosion.

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

         that cant be replied the nightingale i cant have any rest in the place i love to live in the green wood i fly around to the poor fishermen to the peasants huts to the people who live far away from the place

 

 

 

Model Test 53

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

rich

humanity

between

deprived

a

equal

with

upon

the

of

         In a society, all men are not (a) —— well off. Some are (b) —— and some are very poor. This   is   because   (c)   ——   unequal distribution   of   national   wealth.    Many   are (d) —— of the basic needs of life. They must be provided (e) —— their dues. (f) —— rich always draw  (g) —— line of contrast (h) —— themselves and the poor. Most of them look down (i) ——. They should be conscious and their (j) —— should be improved.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         Poverty poses as the (a) —— problem of Bangladesh. (b) —— of the farmers and workers live in (c) —— condition and suffer for want of food. Millions of these people are half-fed and (d) ——. Since the (e) —— of a country is (f) —— on the living standard of the (g) ——  masses, the problem of their (h) —— must be solved to ensure a better living for them. If we fail to do this, we cannot hope to (i) —— as a nation and make our (j) —— meaningful.

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

Most Bangladeshis	are	necessary for our health
Both food item	contain	a good percentage of fat
Rice	have	high energy content too
Pulses		a high amount of carbohydrate
Both rice and pulses		fond of rice and pulses

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :             0.5Í10=5

stand

become

rain

see

go

cause

remain

ply

know

take

         On a rainy day it (a) —— all day long. The sky is overcast with thick clouds. The sky is not  (b) ——. None can (c) —— out without an umbrella. Water (d) —— on roads. As a result, roads (e) ——  muddy and slippery. In Dhaka city, the roads and streets (f) —— under water for hours together (g) —— much inconvenience to the pedestrians. On some roads motorized vehicles or even rickshaws can (h) ——. The sufferings of the city-dwellers (i) —— no bounds, Government has already (j) ——some steps to solve this problem.

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

         “Why is she crying?" said Habib. “What has happened to her?" "She is a wife of a farmer," said the man. "They had land on the other side of the river but they have lost it." "What does she want to do now? said Habib.

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

         (a)     There are many virtues that man should possess. (Simple)

         (b)    They are necessary to make a human being a real human. (Negative)

         (c)    Truthfulness is one of the greatest virtues in a man's life. (Comparative)

         (d)    A truthful person is true to himself. (Interrogative)

         (e)    Everybody respects a truthful person. (Interrogative) .

         (f)     A truthful person may lead a poor life but is honoured everywhere. (Simple)

         (g)    A truthful person is not afraid of anybody. (Complex)

         (h)    It brings peace in one's mind. (Passive)

         (i)     It leads to discovering the inner truth of oneself. (Complex)

         (j)      A true heart is more spacious than all false impressions taken collectively. (Positive)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     Many people cut trees——.

         (b)     Trees cause rainfall which——.

         (c)     If we cut trees at random, ——.

         (d)     Trees supply oxygen ——.

         (e)     Since trees help us in many ways, ——.

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

         Books are the unique medium through which we contact the (a) — (might) — minds' of ages. Books tell of us about their (b) — (feel) —, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the (c) — (great) — friends to us. They introduce us to the best (d) — (human) —. They are (e) — (rely) — records of the history of pastmen. A book is a valuable (f) — (live) — voice. We can know about the thoughts and (g) — (rite) — of pastmen through books. We should read good books and avoid (h) — (worth) — ones. A good book is a friend in (i) — (lone) — and a nurse in ailment. We can find real (j) — (happy) — by reading good books.

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

         (a)     Good afternoon. How are you? Quite fine. It's a long time since we met last, —— ?

         (b)    Probably we met reach other eight months ago, —— ?

         (c)    Yes, I thought you couldn't but come to the fair, —— ?

         (d)    You are right. What's that in your hand? It's 'Shanchita' by Kazi Nazrul Islam.  You did not read the whole book, ——?

         (e)     No, I did not. I have bought it for further reading. Let's move and see other book stalls, ——?

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

         Fortune has often been blamed for blindness. (a) —— blindness and fortune are not (b) —— blind as those (c) —— blame their fate (d) —— do not try to overcome adversities. Neither good luck (e) —— bad luck has anything to do with the ultimate destiny of a man.

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

         rifa said to tasfika how are you i went to your house yesterday but did not find you where did you go i went to the station said tasfika i had to receive my maternal uncle.

 

 

 

Model Test 54

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

around

call

in

of

round

enlighten

a

the

         Planets are not stars. They have no (a) —— of their own. They can only reflect (b) —— light of the sun. There are many planets (c) —— the sun's family. The sun's family consists (d) —— these planets moving (e) —— it. This is called (f) —— solar system. Mercury  is the smallest planet of the solar system. Venus is (g) —— beautiful planet. It is often (h) —— the "Evening Star" and sometimes it is called (i) —— "Morning Star". Saturn has rings (j) —— it.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         The natural calamities happening around (a) —— world prove that there has been a change (b) ——global climate. Hurricane, Katrina, Rita, tsunami, earthquake, typhoon and cyclone are all (c) —— outcomes of this change. Experts have warned that we are heading towards (d) —— great disaster because (e) —— environment degradation. We are doing a great harm (f) —— our environment by (g) —— unwise in our activities. (h) —— is the most spectacular reason that causes this degradation. And it (i) —— we who are responsible for this. We must not pollute our environment if we want to keep (j) —— earth habitable.

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

Robert Herrick		a famous goldsmith of London
He	was	to a village in Middlesex
His father Nicholas Herrick	died	a famous poet of English literature
Nicholas Herrick suddenly	shifted	when he was five years old
After the death of his father his family		born in London, UK

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

overcome

rise

be

enjoy

come

suffer

walk

pollute

have

         There (a) — different kinds of exercises. Walking (b) — one of them. We (c) — early in the morning for (d) — a morning walk. While (e) — in the morning, we can (f) — fresh air. But in towns and cities air is being (g) — in many ways. As a result, people (h) — from different problems. To (i) —— this problem, people and the government should (j) — forward.

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

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

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

         (a)     I forgot his name. (Negative)

         (b)    Yes, now I am sure he was Jerry. (Simple)

         (c)    He was like a star twinkling in a cloudless sky. (Interrogative)

         (d)    Once he broke the axe handle. (Complex)

         (e)     But he did not take the money. (Affirmative)

         (f)     He admitted that he was responsible for breaking the handle. (Compound)

         (g)     He refused to take the money. (Negative)

         (h)    No one hits accurately every time. (interrogative)

         (i)      As he was honest, he did not show any excuse. (Simple)

         (j)      He was not a hypocrite. (Affirmative)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     If you do not waste your time ——.

         (b)     This is the boy who ——.

         (c)     —— I were a child.

         (d)     United we stand, ——.

         (e)     The boy is so weak in mathematics——.

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

         Physical exercise increases our appetite and improves (a) — (digest) — power. If anybody suffers from (b) — (digest) —  he should take physical exercise.  Proper (c) — (digest) — of food removes his loss of appetite. Physical exercise removes (d) — (constipate) — and helps proper blood (e) — (circulate) —. Our anti-bodies will be (f) — (power) — if our blood circulation is (g) — (norm) —. (h) — (proper) — blood circulation in our bodies may cause many (i) — (predictable) — diseases. So, we must (j) — (sure) — proper blood circulation in our body.

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

         (a)     Mr. Shafiq is a nature lover. He is walking in his garden with his friend. He said to his friend, "How sweetly the bird sings! ——?"

         (b)     Mamun along with his friends was reading the book. After the completion of their reading, Mamun said, "Let us play football now, ——?"

         (c)     Rahim is a poor boy. Eid is impending. His poor old mother said to him, "Rahim, you need to buy a new shirt, ——?"

         (d)     If you read in cadet college, you may join the army easily, ——?"

         (e)     The postman is a low paid government employee. His duty is to deliver letters and parcels, ——?"

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

         A cook (a) —— roasted a duck (b) —— his master. The roast looked (c) —— delicious that the cook couldn't resist the temptation (d) —— ate (e) —— one of the drumsticks

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

         it is the month of ashar the sky is overcast with clouds it is drizzling the roads are full of mud the boats are plying with sails unfurled harvesting of paddy has been started bangladesh has worn an exquisite beauty this is our motherland should not everybody love his motherland

 

 

 

Model Test 55

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

in

by

for

of

success

to

the

overnight

an

         Computer was not invented (a) ——. It took time and hard labour (b) —— invent computer. Many votaries (c) —— science worked hard (d) —— years together and finally came out (e) ——. (f) —— fact, computer can't work all (g) —— itself. It works on (h) —— basis of the command given by (i) —— operator. It is used in our daily life for (j) —— number of purposes.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         Cleopatra was (a) —— daughter of Pharaoh of (b) ——. She was (c) ——, proud and strong willed. She (d) —— determined to keep her (e) —— free from invaders. When Romans (f) ——  the Egyptian Army, she decided (g) —— to surrender. She had a (h) —— snake round her (i) ——. One day the snake (j) —— her and she died.

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

Science		diseases with still remain beyond control
For example, antibiotics	helps	so helpful against diseases like cholera, typhoid and tuberculosis
There	are	man in so many ways
	is	now inoculations and against most of vaccines the diseases
Now medical science		engaged in continuous research on such diseases

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

become	give	apply	keep	mix	learn
open	enrich	receive	wish	look	know

         Bookish knowledge (a) —— useless when one (b) —— it in the real life. In our practical  life, we (c) —— with different types of people and we get (d) —— by learning from their way of living, manners and other things.  The world is big. If we (e) —— our eyes and ears (f) ——, we can learn a good things of life. The outside world (g) —— us a wide scope of (h) —— different people and their cultures. The things (i) —— at schools and colleges are important but what we (j) —— from our practical life is precious.

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

         "Do you know why you have been sent to school?" "For playing with friends, father." "No, no, you are sent to learn to read and write." "But I won't read and write", replied Robi sulkily. "Yes, you will."

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

         (a)    Farhana's life was very difficult. (Make exclamatory sentence)

         (b)    One day she got a loan from Grameen Bank and started to make a plan. (Make simple sentence)

         (c)    She bought a dheki to husk rice. (Make complex sentence)

         (d)     In spite of his working very hard, there was happiness in his heart. (Make compound sentence)

         (e)     She was very hard-working and responsible loanee. (Make negative sentence)

         (f)     She would pay the loan in time. (Make interrogative sentence)

         (g)     So, the official trusted her. (Make negative sentence)

         (h)     She has changed her lot through hard work. (Make compound sentence)

         (i)      She has brought prosperity to the family. (Make complex sentence)

         (j)      She is not poor now. (Make affirmative sentence)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (b)     United we stand, ——.

         (a)     It is high time we——.

         (c)     Unless you are united ——.

         (d)     —— know this wise saying?

         (e)     The story of the old man and his sons teaches us ——

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

         Man has a/an (a) — (quench) — thirst for knowledge. He is (b) — (satisfied) — with what he has known and seen. He wants to know more and more. This (c) — (curious) — to know more, coupled with his (d) — (conquer) — spirit of adventure has inspired him to (e) — (take) — and carry out difficult and dangerous tasks. It has (f) — (event) — resulted in epoch-making discoveries and (g) — (invent) — and led him in his (h) — (continue) — journey from his (i) — (help) — state of power and progress. In the fields of science and technology man has many (j) — (achieve) —.

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

         (a)     Man is fond of turning back to the past,——? '            

         (b)    We need to be satisfied with the present,——?

         (c)    But everybody hardly forgets golden past, ——?

         (d)    Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood, ——?

         (e)    The memories of childhood really never displease us,——?

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

         None can deny the importance of tree plantation (a) ——  our lives on earth directly and indirectly depend on it. (b) —— it is a matter of sorrow that we are cutting down trees indiscriminately. (c) —— trees are planted, soon our country will turn into desert, (d) —— there will be an adverse change in the climate. (e) ——  we should plant more and more trees for our own sake.

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

         fahim said to me have you finished reading the book i gave you yesterday yes have finished reading the book

 

 

 

Model Test 56

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

fate

which

that

roses

enigmas

toil

of

to

fame

a

         There is a proverb, "Man is the maker of his own fortune. If we afraid (a) —— work, we cannot prosper in life. Some people think (b) —— success in life depends on (c) —— or chance. Scientist have (d) —— day and night in their laboratories to invent radio, televisions and computer (e) —— have added to the joy of our life. Life is not a bed of (f) —— . It may be full of discomforts and (g) —— if we are reluctant (h) —— work. In fact, life may be (i) —— misery to meet our daily expenses. Industry can earn (j) —— in life.

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

         Human life is full (a) —— woes and sufferings. Even our joy and happiness get tainted (b) —— sorrows and sufferings. Hence we see (c) ——many great poets and philosophers dwelling (d) —— the sunny and seamy sides of life. It is almost impossible for one to have (e) —— taste of joy (f)—— experiencing (g) —— magnitude of ills and sufferings that beset our life. Being rational, we are (h) —— to analyze our hopes and aspirations, (i) —— our success and achievement. But alas! Sorrows and despairs are predominating. And our joy and happiness seem to be (j) —— and visionary.

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

Mount Everest		difficult and dangerous because of snow
It	is	exciting and challenging to them
But climbing the Everest	might be	the climbers always
There	has fascinated	in the Himalayan mountains
	looks	snowslides and cracks under ice

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

ensure

treat

indulge

be

sit

possess

cut

need

prosper

bid

         Regular participation in games and sports (a) —— good health and good physical health gives one good mental health. Keep in mind that to study when it (b) —— time for that and to play when it is time for playing is a good rule to follow. Good children do (c) —— in games all day long. As soon as it is time for study they (d) ——  down to study. For this reason, everybody (e) —— them with love and tenderness. They never (f) —— a sorry figure in the exam. They (g) —— fair to success. They can (h) —— in life. They can also (i) —— good health. We (j)—— such students in our society.

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

         I said to Rina, "Good morning. Why did you miss the most important class on the rules of passage narration yesterday?" "Alas! What a fool I am. Please help me on the topic, Sabina. By Allah, I will never miss any important class." "Don't do this. Let us discuss the topic," I said.

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

         (a)     Wherever we may cast our eyes, we notice the achievements of science. (Simple)

         (b)     There electricity lights the streets and houses. (Passive)

         (c)     The radio broadcasts news, songs and lectures. (Passive)

         (d)     There is cinema to delight you in the evening. (Complex)

         (e)     Computer is the most important invention of modern science. (Positive)

         (f)     We cannot go without it. (Interrogative)

         (g)     Internet is not less important than computer. (Positive)

         (h)     It helps us to know about the world. (Compound)

         (i)      It is needed in every office. (Active)

         (j)      Having a good effect, it helps us. (Compound)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     No Sooner had I reached home than ¾¾¾.

         (b)     He was so lazy that ¾¾¾.

         (c)     It is health which is ¾¾¾.

         (d)     He succeeded though ¾¾¾.

         (e)     As our elders love us, ¾¾¾.

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

         Man is the best (a) —(create)— of Allah. He is a (b) —(ration)— being. Allah has created man with the forth of achieving (c) —(world)— affluence along with spiritual (d) —(perfect)—. He has to do a lot but his life is short. The (e) — (short) — of life has added a new value of human life. The (f) — (add) — of the new value is tragic to man. People who believe in (g) —(spiritual)— of life are different to worldly life. They give more (h) — (important) — to spiritual life. But those who want to gain worldly (i) — (possess) — hanker after money (j) — (rough) —.

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

         (a)     Birds are not the best of creations like man, ——?

         (b)     But they do not pollute the environment as we do, ——?

         (c)     It is man who pollutes the environment, ——?

         (d)     So, we should not pollute the environment, ——?

         (e)     If we are educated, we will become conscious, ——?

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

         The moon is a very familiar figure to all of us. She awakens a feeling of love and tenderness in our hearts. (a) —— the infant in arm stretches out its hands to grab this beautiful object. (b) —— her appeal is not confined to only children. The full moon has always played an important role in literature. (c) —— science has different things to tell about the moon. (d) —— on a clear night, we look out on the magic of moon light. It is often difficult for us to realize (e) —— the moon is shining in borrowed feathers.

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

         will you go to college today the mother said to her son no mother our classes are suspended then go to market and bring some vegetables let me be ready and give me money

 

 

 

Model Test 57

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the forms of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.                                                          0.5×10=5

desire

mischief

reasonable

from

an

a

chief

in

exercise

possess

         Love of power is inherent (a) —— human nature. Everyone wishes to have power and (b) —— it to others. Power (c) —— comes from the (d) —— of wealth or learning or any high office. It is (e) —— to have some kind of power or other. He who has power, is feared, obeyed and respected. It is for this reason that power is sought by (f) —— individual as well as by (g) —— nation. To love power for its own sake is bad, it then becomes the root of all evil. To carry love of anything to (h) —— excess leads only to (i) —— . So, this love of power should also be kept within (j) —— bounds.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         Uncle Tom was (a) —— Negro slave who worked (b) —— a farm in Kentucky. He was honest, faithful and efficient (c) —— his work. His master, Mr. Shelby, was a kind man and (d) —— his slaves well. Uncle Tom's wife Aunt Chole was (e) —— very good natured women. She was also (f) —— excellent cook. They lived happily in their little cottage called 'Uncle Tom's Cabin. They worked hard and honestly (g) —— their master. The cabin of Uncle Tom was made (h) —— wood. It was (i) —— their master's house. There was a small plot of land (j) —— in front of their cabin.

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

Bangladesh	is	one of the main impediments
It	achieved	some impediments to be developed
Corruption	has	a developing country of South Asia
		freedom in 1971
		an independent country

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

take

forget

be

start

walk

welcome

enter

thank

answer

ask

         My first day  at school is a memorable day in my life. I will (a) —— the day as long as I live. It (b) —— in January, 1976. I (c) —— my schooling at a village primary school. My father (d) — me to the school for admission. We (e) —— all the way to school. When I (f) —— the Headmaster's room, I greeted him. I was (g) —— and given a seat. Then he (h) —— me some questions. As I (i) —— them, he (j) —— me cordially and affectionately.

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

         "What part of India do you come from, Mr. Reddy?" "From Madras, though I was born and educated in Hyderabad." "Is this your first visit to Delhi, Mr. Reddy?" asked Tom. "No, I quite often come here on official business."

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

         (a)    An old lady became blind. (Complex)

         (b)    She called in a doctor. (Passive)

         (c)    She agreed to pay large fee if cured. (Simple)

         (d)     But she would pay nothing if not cured. (Compound)

         (e)     The doctor called daily and coveted her furniture. (Simple)

         (f)     Everyday he took away some of her furniture. (Negative)

         (g)     When she was cured he demanded his fees. (Simple)

         (h)     The lady refused to pay, saying cure was not complete. (Compound)

         (i)      The doctor brought a court case. (Negative)

         (j)      The judge gave verdict in her favour. (Interrogative)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     —— if he told me.

         (b)     The answer that he  ——.

         (c)     Finishing the work, ——.

         (d)     I saw my mother ——.

         (e)     To walk in the morning ——.

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

         There are many causes behind drug (a) — (addict) —. Among them the first and (b) — (most) — cause is (c) — (frustrate) —. Besides, (d) — (ration) — thinking about life also (e) — (rail) — the (f) — (frustrate) — youths and induces them to take drugs. The (g) — (effects) — of drugs are very serious. (h) — (Initial) — it makes them mentally and physically (i) — (balance) —. Then, with the passage of time, they find themselves on the way of no (j) — (turn) —.

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

         (a)     Each and everybody wants to succeed in life, —?

         (b)     But it is not an easy task, ——?

         (c)     A man should work hard to get success in life, ——?

         (d)     He must not be lazy and poorly motivated in his action, ——?

         (e)     Rather he will be committed and dedicated to his goal of life, ——?

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

         Families in towns and villages use a number of polybags each day. They don't preserve these (a) —— they throw those bags away. This act of people causes pollution to the environment. They don't get rotten (b) —— they remain mixed with various wastes. Sometimes they get accumulated in drains and stop their proper flow. (c) —— polybags need to be disposed properly, (d) —— how can this be done? (e) —— they are burnt, they give out black smoke and bad smell to pollute air.

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

         will you buy my hair asked della i buy hair said madame take your hat off and lets have a sight at the looks of it twenty dollars said madame lifting the mass with a practiced hand

 

 

 

Model Test 58

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

this

will

may

at

and

that

with

our

in

take

         Population explosion is a constant threat to (a) —— environment, development (b) —— over all our existence. Especially (c) —— Bangladesh the population is growing (d) —— such a high rate (e) —— environment may soon fail to supply (f) —— their minimum necessities. Unless we (g) —— immediate steps to stop (h) —— rapid growth of population,  our  environment (i) —— one day encounter unpredictable difficulty and danger. Consequently, the inhabitants (j) —— experience destruction. 

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         My home is in a village . It is a brick (a) —— house. My family consists (b) ——seven members. They are my parents, grandfather and grandmother. We are three brothers and sisters. I am (c) —— eldest of them. My grandfather is (d) —— retired government school teacher. My father is a doctor (e) —— in a govt. (f) ——. My mother is a professor in English in a college. Our house looks very (g) ——. Our house faces the south. So the sunshine and fresh air can (h) —— enter the house. It has three bed-rooms, a study room and a small veranda. The kitchen stands (i) —— the north and for this smoke cannot enter (j) —— the house.

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

Every Nation	are	every year with due solemnity
Our nation	has	some glorious days
These days	is	21st February, 26th March, 16th December
The 16th December	are observed	also some glorious and memorable days
	must have	a glorious day for the people of Bangladesh

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

prevail

be

stop

respect

reign

feel

understand

triumph

preach

prosper

         Truth always (a) —— in the world. Falsehood may (b) —— for the time being. Those who (c) —— engaged in (d) —— the truth are (e) —— by the people. Those who (f)  —— interested in felling lies (g) —— in life. They may prosper seemingly. But they cannot (h) —— all the time. Socrates throughout his life would preach the truth. He tried to make people (i) —— what was good for them. He was troubled by the powerful people. Yet he never (j) —— teaching good things.

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

         "Mr. Fox's very clever," the other foxes said, "What's he going to tell us?" Mr. Fox said, "Listen to me my friends. I have made a discovery. Do you want to know about it?" "Yes, of course, what is the discovery?"

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

         (a)     Taimur was one of the greatest conquerors of the world. (Make positive)

         (b)     Young Taimur once attacked the province of a powerful prince. (Use passive voice)

         (c)     He entered the kingdom of the prince and captured a large village. (Make simple sentence)

         (d)     Taimur's soldiers were all killed by the army. (Use active voice)

         (e)    He disguised himself as a poor traveller to survive. (Make complex sentence)

         (f)    He came to a house to ask for something to eat. (Make compound sentence)

         (g)     There lived an old woman in the house. (Make complex sentence)

         (h)     The woman became sympathetic to see Taimur. (Make compound sentence)

         (i)      The food was very hot. (Make exclamatory sentence)

         (j)      Taimur was too hungry to wait. (Make compound sentence)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is ——.

         (b)     There is hardly any person ——.

         (c)     We can turn our enemies into friends if we ——.

         (d)     It is said that those who do not love flowers——.

         (e)     Many people cultivate flowers because ——.

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

         The scene was (a) — (beauty) — described. The (b) — (music) — was an old man. He was (c) — (beard) —. It was (d) — (origin) — (e) — (think) — to the audience. He charmed the audience who were (f) — (thank) — to him. Suddenly some (g) — (fore) — entered the hall. They seemed (h) — (mind) — as they were (i) — (aware) — of the (j) — (joy) — atmosphere.

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

         (a)     Time is very valuable . So, don't waste time, ——?

         (b)    Abdullah and Nafisa are honest. Neither of them tells a lie, ——?

         (c)    Mother said to me, "You need not go to market, ——?"

         (d)    I have got a family. I am really happy in my family, ——?

         (e)    'I' is a pronoun, ——?

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

         My attention was next to the cage in (a) —— there are two big snakes. They seemed to be asleep. (b) —— I am sure that (c) —— any one of them could get at me it would have smashed my bones by coiling itself round. The sight of the snakes makes my blood creep. Then I was glad to go away from them (d) —— I turned my eyes from them at a porcupine. It had long quills sticking out. I then saw some deer (e) —— beautiful eyes attracted me.

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

         the traveller said can you tell me the way to the nearest inn yes said the peasant do you want one in which you can spend the night no replied the traveller i only want a meal

 

 

 

Model Test 59

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

of	does	or	agony	apparently	out
though	a	race	the	dream	so

         The human (a) —— has always had (b) —— natural love for success. Denying the (c) —— of failure, the (d) —— of success has always thrilled us. However, is success (e) —— result of hard work and talent (f) —— does it depend on luck? (g) ——, it is both, but hard work (h) —— come first. See, all the experiments require hard work to execute (i) ——  a few come (j) —— successful.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         Smoking (a) —— dangerous (b) —— health as  tobacco leaf contains (c) —— large quantity of (d) —— highly poisonous alkaloid, nicotine, which is one of (e) —— most known fatal poisons. Thousands of people of Bangladesh suffer (f) —— and (g) — 60,000 of them (h) —— of these diseases every year. Most of these cancerous diseases  diseases are (i) —— directly or indirectly due (j) —— smoking of tobacco.

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

The 21st February	will remain	us
The 26th March	will always	the National Martyrs Day
Our nation	inspire	the Independence Day
These days	is	indebted  to the martyrs
		of our country
		now International Mother language Day

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

controlled	have	take	compel	hinder	change
stop	fight	avoid	know	care	cultivating

         It is (a) —— how certain diseases (b) —— men to change their food habits. One cannot (c) —— cancer by (d) —— food habits, for example. On the other hand, diabetes and blood-pressure have to be (e) —— by discontinuing certain habits and (f) —— certain others. The diabetic patient must (g) —— sugar and the patient with pressure should not (h) —— salt. The patient needn't (i) —— drinking coffee or tea but he mustn't (j) —— sugar in either.

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

         "Great king of the genies," called the monster. "I will never disobey you." Hearing those words, the fisherman became very brave and said, "Tell me why were you locked up in the vase?" The giant looked at the fisherman and said, "Speak to me more politely or I shall kill you." "Why should you kill me?" asked the fisherman.

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

         (a)    We should make the habit of reading books to earn knowledge. (Compound)

         (b)     The books written by famous writers are a great source of increasing our knowledge. (Complex)

         (c)     Nobody gets perfection in life if he does not read the books written by great writers. (Simple)

         (d)     Books should be read to remove ignorance. (Active)

         (e)     To make the society civilized there is no alternative to reading books. (Interrogative)

         (f)     Books are called man's best friends. (Active)

         (g)     Reading books is more important than any other habit. (Positive)

         (h)     It guides a man to the right path. (Passive)

         (i)      We should read books with a view to acquiring knowledge. (Complex)

         (j)      Only reading books can increase man's intellect. (Negative)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     Yesterday I did not get up early from bed because, ¾¾.

         (b)     As soon as I got up from bed, ¾¾.

         (c)     As I could not hire a rickshaw, ¾¾.

         (d)     On the way to school I walked fast lest ¾¾.

         (e)     If I reached late, ¾¾.

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

         Our (a) — (child) — memories are full of both (b) — (beauty) — and sad incidents. For example, I can (c) — (easy) — remember the (d) — (memory) — incidents of my school life. Our teachers told us to read (e) — (attentive) —. We always tried to follow their (f) — (instruct) —. Now, at our mature age, we realize how (g) — (effect) — their advice was. Therefore, we are (h) — (high) —grateful to them. This was the role of our teachers in building our character and (i) — (moral) —which is not (j) — (deny) —.

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

         (a)     'Death is an universal event in human life. So, Mrs. Rahman said to her son, "No man can avoid death, ——-?

         (b)     Shafiq is a very clever boy. His friend, Mita said, "Your cleverness charmed me, ——?

         (c)    Some people gathered in the road. Rana wanted to know the reason of it. One person said, "There's been an accident, ——?

         (d)    Amina is a housewife. She scarcely goes to market, ——?

         (e)     Mr. Arif is in the habit of having tea three times a day. He says to his colleagues, "Tea removes tiredness", ——?

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

         Research in education is very important. (a) —— it is a very hard task. (b) —— it takes time, it contributes to the development of overall quality of education. (c) —— research can bring out the potentials of the students. (d) —— the developed countries depend on research methods, we still lag behind. (e) —— our quality of education is not improving.

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

         first of all he said if you can learn a simple trick scout youll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view

 

 

 

Model Test 60

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

competition

with

the

competitive

for

lose

a

on

to

         Present world is very (a) ——.  So you need to be competent (b) —— facing the challenge of (c) ——. As a student you have to fully concentrate (d) —— your study. You should be attentive (e) —— your study. If the students of (f) —— country don't acquire true education, there will be no development for (g) —— country. You must utilize  your time. Nothing can compensate for the loss of your (h) —— time. In order to succeed in life everybody should make (i) —— best use of his/her time and should work hard (j) —— determination.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable words.                                                                          0.5Íl0=5

         A society's culture is made (a) —— of all its ideas and ways of behaving. Language, music, ideas (b) —— what is good and bad, ways (c) —— working and playing and the tools and  other objects made and used (d) —— people in the society all these are part of (e) —— society's culture. As usual a person's repeated action is (f) —— good way to find out the (g) —— of the person, studying the behaviour patterns of (h) —— entire society is a way to learn the culture of that society. Patterns of behaviour and action vary (i) —— one to another. These differences are referred (j) —— as cultural differences.

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

Hamlet		his father more than anything in the world
	loved	the prince of Denmark
He	was	a very wicked and cunning man
His father	died	suddenly in a mysterious   way
His uncle		a brave and noble young man

4.      Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. :              0.5Íl0=5

prove

need

have

lose

turn

love

become

sacrifice

rear

fly

         The best friend a man (a) —— in the world may (b) —— against him and (c) ——  his enemy. His son or daughter, that he (d) —— with (e) —— care (f) —— ungrateful. The money that a man has may (g) ——. It (h) —— away from him when he (i) —— it most. His reputation may (j) —— in a moment of an ill-considered action.

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

         The teacher said to the boy, "Do you think that honesty is the best policy?" The boy said, "Yes, sir, I think so." "Then learn to be honest from your boyhood," said the teacher. "Thank you, sir," said the boy. "May Allah grant you a long life," said the teacher to the boy.

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

         (a)     It was Friday and we were going to Chittagong. (Simple)

         (b)    After walking for ten minutes, we arrived at the station. (Compound)

         (c)    But scarcely had we reached there when the train left. (Negative)

         (d)    So, we waited long to get the next train. (Complex)

         (e)    At last it came when the sun was about to set. (Simple) '

         (f)     We bought the tickets and got on the train. (Simple)

         (g)    The train started running fast. (Interrogative)

         (h)    The scenery of setting sun surprised me. (Passive)

         (i)     Very few sights were so nice as it. (Comparative)

         (j)     We reached our destination in the morning. (Complex)

7.      Complete the sentences.                                                                                                   1×5=5

         (a)     We must work hard in order that ——.

         (b)     A man who —— cannot shine in life.

         (c)     It is hard labour that ——.

         (d)     The idle cannot reach their target because ——.

         (e)     ——unless you work hard.

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

         Macbeth is Shakespeare's (a) — (short) — tragedy which tells the story of a brave (b) — (Scotland) — general. His name is Macbeth who receives a (c) — (prophet) — from a trio of witches. The prophecy reveals that one day he will become the king of Scotland. He is (d) — (consume) — by ambition and spurred to (e) — (act) — by his (f) — (ambition) — wife Lady Macbeth. Out of (g) — (desperate) — he kills king Duncan and takes the throne for himself. He soon becomes an (h) — (autocracy) — ruler and resorts to (i) — (commit) — more and more murder to protect himself from doubt and (j) — (suspect) —.

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

         (a)     Man is fond of turning back to the past,——?

         (b)    The present may be good, ——?

         (c)    But everybody hardly forgets golden past, ——?

         (d)    Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood, ——?

         (e)    The memories of childhood really haunt us, ——?

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

         An early riser gets (a) —— time to discharge his daily duties, preserving extra time for extra money-making. In this way, he may be wealthy. The beautiful gifts of nature remind everybody of the Creator (b) —— he may make his morning prayers. (c) ——, if a student rises early, he can prepare his lessons more quickly (d) —— other time. (e) —— he may be more talented.

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

            thomas alva edison a great scientist was born in 1847 in ohio america as a little boy he was very inquisitive he always wanted to know how things were done very early in life he showed that he was full of curiosity a quality which is so important to inventors. 

Answer Sheet

MODEL QUESTION-51

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) who; (b) cleverly; (c) out; (d) on; (e) and;  (f) be; (g) although; (h) clever; (i) much; (j) than.

2.      (a) Without; (b) its; (c) Games; (d) in; (e) be; (f) or; (g) the; (h) A; (i) real; (j) struggle/ examination.

3.      (i)      We cannot claim development without female education.

         (ii)    Women have equal rights to education.

         (iii)    They can also contribute to our development.

         (iv)    But they are neglected in many ways.

         (v)     Female children are left out after primary education in large number.

4.      (a) confined; (b) are; (c) developed; (d) adapting; (e) receiving; (f) becoming; (g) working; (h) are; (i) contribute/are contributing; (j) keeping.

5.      I asked Jack what he was doing then. He replied that he was watching an interesting program on television. I also asked him if he was not wasting his time. He replied in the negative and said that he did not think so. I advised him to remember that watching much TV makes people lazy.

6.      (a)     Columbus is one of the most famous discoverers.  

         (b)     He did not pass his early life in happiness.

         (c)     He became a sailor when he was a boy.

         (d)     Coming in contact with many people there, he learnt many things about them.

         (e)     The vast sheet of unlimited water was gazed at by Columbus very often during these voyages.

         (f)     Who can be compared with him?

         (g)     He sailed for India but reached America.

         (h)     He thought that it was India.

         (i)      Wasn't he the first man to cross the Atlantic?

         (j)      Reaching the shore, he became excited.

7.      (a)     Had I the wings of a bird, I could fly in the sky.

         (b)     If he had been seen by me, I would have given him a fantastic news.

         (c)     It is high time that we left the hostel.

         (d)     No sooner had we reached the school than the rain started.

         (e)     The more you read, the more you learn.

8.      (a) Intolerance; (b) behaviour; (c) segregation; (d) bearing; (e) learners; (f) familial; (g) negligible; (h) educational; (i) newly; (j) importance.

9.      (a)     Most of us hardly know about the dire consequences of deforestation, do we?

         (b)     A few students qualified the placement test, didn't they?

         (c)     Bangladesh is too small to accommodate her population, isn't she?

         (d)     He rarely put on an overcoat, did he?

         (e)    Trousers sold cheap, didn't they?

10.    (a) because/as/since; (b) whenever; (c) As a result; (d) consequently; (e) Unfortunately.

11.    A village fair is an annual joyous gathering of the village people. The village fair, on the  first Baishakh, is almost common in our country. It generally sits in the open field.

MODEL QUESTION-52

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) for;  (b) the; (c) a;  (d) endeavour;  (e) mean; (f) emancipation; (g) without; (h) more;  (i) domination; (j) by.

2.      (a) big/serious; (b) has spread; (c) tentacles; (d) grasped; (e) like; (f) rapidly/quickly; (g) attraction; (h) kinds/types; (i) alarming; (j) Frustration.

3.      (i)      Independence is the birthright of a man.

         (ii)     No nation can achieve it without struggle.

         (iii)    Our War of Liberation took place in 1971.

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

         (v)     They went to the battlefield to save the country.

4.      (a) known; (b)comes; (c) was; (d) passed; (e) got; (f) was; (g) teased; (h) studies; (i) opposed (j) would sit.

5.      Sumon told me that Pintu had gone to his (S) house the previous day. I asked him (S) why he (P) had gone. Sumon replied that he (P) had not told him (S) anything. He (S) added that he (P) had been only talking about his (P) mother. I said that his (P) mother was an affectionate lady. I added that I still remembered how kindly she had talked to me a year before.

6.      (a)     Forgetting him I went outside the cabin.

         (b)     She closed the door when she went back to work.

         (c)     Jerry was not at all an incurious and inactive boy.

         Or,    Wasn't Jerry a very curious and active boy?

         (d)     He was a small boy but could work like a man.

         (e)     Jerry was appreciated blindly by the authoress.

         (f)     Jerry is better than any other boy I have ever seen.

         (g)     When he was four, he came to the orphanage.

         (h)     The unnecessary things were done for the writer by him.

         (i)      He always spoke the truth.

         (j)      Being a free-will agent, he chose to do careful work.

7.      (a)     Had I much money, I would help the poor.

         (b)     Walk fast lest you should miss the train.

         (c)     It is I who have done the difficult sum.

         (d)     I was so helpless that I could not move an inch.

         (e)     Since they played well, they won the game.

8.      (a) unreasonable; (b) reuse; (c) overpaid; (d) disapprove; (e) oversleep; (f) undisturbed; (g) physical; (h) stressful; (i) around; (j) happily.

9.      (a)     I am still your friend. I hardly think of deceiving you, do I?

         (b)     Never believe what others say, will you?

         (c)     I'll ever risk my life if you fall in any problem, won't I?

         (d)     Always remember breaking a friendship is easier than building it. I hope you must not prove yourself foolish, must you?

         (e)     Therefore, get back from your way. You need not hesitate any more, need you?

10.    (a) yet; (b) Moreover; (c) Therefore; (d) and/as well as; (e) Otherwise.

11.    "That can't be," replied the Nightingale, "I can't have any rest in the place. I love to live in the green wood. I fly around to the poor fishermen, to the peasants' huts, to the people who live far away from the place.

MODEL QUESTION-53

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) equally; (b) rich; (c) of; (d) deprived; (e) with; (f) The; (g) a; (h) between; (i) upon; (j) humanity.

2.      (a) main; (b) Most; (c) miserable; (d) ill-clad; (e) development/progress; (f) dependent; (g) huge/common; (h) lives; (i) prosper/exist; (j) lives.

3.      (a)     Most Bangladeshis are fond of rice and pulses.

         (b)     Both food items are necessary for our health.

         (c)     Rice contains a high amount of carbohydrate.

         (d)     Pulses have a good percentage of fat.

         (e)     Both rice and pulses contain high energy content too.

4.      (a) rains; (b) seen; (c) go; (d) stands; (e) become; (f) remain; (g) causing; (h) not ply; (i) know; (j) taken.

5.      Habib asked the man why she (the farmer's wife) was crying. He (H) again asked him (the man) what had happened to her (the farmer's wife). In reply the man told Habib that she was the wife of a farmer. He (the man) further added that they had land on the other side of the river but they had lost that. Habib again asked the man what she (farmer's wife) wanted to do then.

6.      (a)     Man should possess many virtues.

         (b)     They are not unnecessary to make a human being a real human.

         Or,    Aren't they necessary to make a human being a real human?

         (c)     Truthfulness is greater than most other virtues in a man's life.

         (d)     Isn't a truthful person true to himself?

         (e)     Who does not respect a truthful person?

         (f)     In spite of leading a poor life, a truthful person is honoured everywhere.

         (g)     A person who is truthful is not afraid of anybody.

         (h)     Peace is brought in one's mind by it.

         (i)      It is truthfulness which leads to discovering the inner truth of oneself.

         (j)      All false impressions taken collectively are not as spacious as a true heart.

7.      (a)     Many people cut trees at random.

         (b)     Trees cause rainfall which is essential for our agriculture.

         (c)     If we cut trees at random, it will make the environment unbalanced.

         (d)     Trees supply oxygen without which we can’t live.

         (e)     Since trees help us in many ways, we should not cut down trees at random.

8.      (a) mightiest; (b) feelings; (c) greatest; (d) humanity; (e) reliable; (f) living; (g) rituals; (h) unworthy; (i) loneliness; (j) happiness.

9.      (a)     Good afternoon. How are you? Quite fine. It's a long time since we met last, isn't it?

         (b)     Probably we met each other eight months ago, didn't we?

         (c)     Yes, I thought you couldn't but come to the fair, could you?

         (d)     You are right. What's that in your hand? It's 'Shanchita' by Kazi Nazrul Islam, You did not read the whole book, did you?

         (e)     No, I did not. I have bought it for further reading. Let's move and see other book stalls, shall we?

10.    (a) But; (b) so; (c) who; (d) and; (e) nor.

11.    Rifa said to Tasfika, "How are you? I went to your house yesterday but did not find you.  Where did you go?" "I went to the station," said Tasfika, "I had to receive my maternal uncle."

MODEL QUESTION-54

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) light; (b) the; (c) in; (d) of; (e) round; (f) the; (g) the; (h) called; (i) the; (j) around.

2.      (a) the; (b) of; (c) the; (d) a; (e) of; (f) to; (g) being; (h) Pollution; (i) is; (j) the.

3.      (a)     Robert Herrick was a famous poet of English literature.

         (b)     He was born in London, UK.

         (c)     His father Nicholas Herrick was a famous goldsmith of London.

         (d)     Nicholas Herrick suddenly died when he was five years old.

         (e)     After the death of his father his family shifted to a village in Middlesex.

4.      (a) are; (b) is; (c)rise; (d) enjoying; (e)walking; (f) have/enjoy; (g) polluted; (h) are suffering; (i) overcome; (j) come.

5.      The Mayor asked the Piper if he (p) had killed the rats. The Piper replied in the affirmative that he had killed the rats and also requested him (M) to give him (p) the promised money. The Mayor exclaimed with wonder that it was very funny. He (M) also said that they could not give him (p) so much money and offered him to take only fifty.

6.      (a)     I could not remember his name.

         (b)     Yes, now I am sure of his being Jerry.

         (c)     Wasn't he like a star twinkling in a cloudless sky?

         (d)     It is he who once broke the axe handle.

         Or,    Once he broke the handle which was of the axe.

         (e)     But he refused to take the money.

         (f)     He was responsible for breaking the handle and he admitted it.

         (g)     He did not accept the money.

         (h)     Who hits accurately every time?

         (i)      Being honest, he did not show any excuse.

         Or,    Because of his honesty, he did not show any excuse.

         (j)      He was sincere.

7.      (a)     If you do not waste your time, certainly you will shine in life.

         (b)     This the boy who came to me yesterday.

         (c)     I wish I were a child.

         (d)     United we stand divided we fall.

         (e)     The boy is so weak in mathematics that he cannot work out a simple addition.

8.      (a) digestive; (b) indigestion; (c) digestion; (d) constipation; (e) circulation; (f) powerful/ empowered; (g) normal; (h) Improper; (i) unpredictable; (j) ensure.

9.      (a)     Mr Shafiq is a nature lover. He is walking in his garden with his friend. He said to his friend, "How sweetly the bird sings! doesn't it?"

         (b)     Mamun along with his friends was reading the book. After the completion of their reading, Mamun said, "Let us play football now, shall we?"

         (c)     Rahim is a poor boy. Eid is impending. His poor old mother said to him, "Rahim, you need to buy a new shirt, don't you?"

         (d)     If you read in cadet college, you may join the army easily, mayn't you?

         (e)     The postman is a low-paid government employee. His duty is to deliver letters and parcels, isn't it?

10.    (a) once; (b) for; (c) so; (d) and; (e) up.

11.    It is the month of Ashar. The sky is overcast with clouds. It is drizzling. The roads are full of mud. The boats are plying with sails unfurled. Harvesting of paddy has been started. Bangladesh has worn an exquisite beauty. This is our motherland.

MODEL QUESTION-55

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) overnight; (b) to; (c) of; (d) for; (e) successful; (f) In; (g) by; (h) the; (i) an; (j) the.

2.      (a) the; (b) Egypt; (c) beautiful; (d) was; (e) people/citizens/country; (f) attacked; (g) not; (h) poisonous; (i) neck; (j) bit.

3.      (a)     Science helps man in so many ways.

         (b)     For example, antibiotics are so helpful against diseases like cholera, typhoid and tuberculosis.

         (c)     There are now inoculations and vaccines against most of the diseases.

         (d)     There are diseases which still remain beyond control.

         (e)     Now medical science is engaged in continuous research on such diseases.

4.      (a) becomes; (b) applies: (c) mix; (d) enriched; (e) keep; (f) open; (g) gives; (h) knowing; (i) received; (j) learn.

5.      Father asked Robi if he knew why he had been sent to school. Robi replied that he had been sent to school for playing with friends. Father disagreed with him and told him that he was sent to learn, to read and write. But Robi sulkily replied that he wouldn't read and write. Father insisted again and told him that he would read and write.

6.      (a)     How difficult Farhana's life was!

         (b)     One day getting a loan from Grameen Bank, she started to make a plan.

         (c)     She bought a dheki so that she could husk rice.

         (d)     She worked very hard but there was happiness in her heart.

         (e)     She was not at all an idle and irresponsible loanee.                         

         (f)     Wouldn't she pay the loan in time?

         (g)     So, the official didn't distrust her.

         (h)     She has worked hard and changed her lot.

         (i)      It is she who has brought prosperity to the family.

         Or,    It is the family to which she has brought prosperity.

         (j)      She is rich now.

7.      (a)     United we stand, divided we fall.

         (b)     It is high time, we changed our eating habits.

         (c)     Unless you are united, you will suffer in the long run.

         (d)     Who doesn’t know this wise saying?

         (e)     The story of the old man and his sons teaches us that unity in strength.

8.      (a) unquenchable; (b) unsatisfied; (c) curiosity; (d) unconquerable; (e) undertake; (f) eventually; (g) inventions; (h) continuous; (i) helpless; (j) achievements.

9.      (a)     Man is fond of turning back to the past, isn't he?

         (b)     We need to be satisfied with the present, don't we?

         (c)     But everybody hardly forgets golden past, do they?

         (d)     Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood, is it?

         (e)     The memories of childhood really never displease us, do they?

10.    (a) as; (b) But; (c) Unless; (d) Consequently/As a result; (e) So.

11.    Fahim said to me, "Have you finished reading the book I gave you yesterday?" "Yes, I have finished reading the book."

MODEL QUESTION-56

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) of; (b) that; (c) fate; (d) toiled; (e) which; (f) roses; (g) enigmas; (h) to; (i) a; (j) fame.

2.      (a) of; (b) by/with; (c) a; (d) on; (e) the; (f) without; (g) the; (h) inclined; (i) weigh; (j) fleeting.

3.      (i)      Mount Everest is in the Himalayan mountains.       

         (ii)     It has fascinated the climbers always.

         (iii)    But climbing the Everest is difficult and dangerous because of snow.

         (iv)    There might be snowslides and cracks under ice.

         (v)     Mount Everest looks exciting and challenging to them.

4.      (a) ensures; (b) is; (c) not indulge; (d) sit; (e) treats; (f) cut; (g) bid; (h) prosper; (i) possess; (j) need.

5.      I wished Rina good morning/I wished good morning to Rina. I also asked her why she had missed the most important class on the rules of passage narration the previous day. Rina exclaimed with sorrow that she was a great fool. Addressing me as Sabina, she requested me to help her on the topic. Swearing by Allah she also told me that she would never miss any important class. I told her not to do that and proposed to her that we should discuss the topic.

6.      (a)     We notice the achievements of science custing our eyes everywhere.    

         (b)     The streets and houses are lighted by electricity there.

         (c)     News, songs and lectures are broadcast by the radio.

         (d)     There is cinema so that it can delight you in the evening. Or, There is cinema which delights/can delight you in the evening.

         (e)     No other invention of modern science is as important as computer.

         (f)     Can we go without it?

         (g)     Internet is as important as computer.

         (h)     It helps us and thus we can know about the world.

         (i)      We need it in every office.

         (j)      It has a good effect and it helps us.

7.      (a)     No Sooner had I reached the station than the train left.

         (b)     He was so lazy that he could not attend his class ever timely.

         (c)     It is health which is wealth.

         (d)     He succeeded though he was not a meritorious student.

         (e)     As our elders love us, we should respect them.

8.      (a)   creation;   (b)   rational;   (c)   worldly;   (d)   perfection;   (e)   shortness;   (f)   addition; (g) spirituality; (h) importance; (i) possession; (j) roughly.

9.      (a)     Birds are not the best of creations like man, are they?

         (b)     But they do not pollute the environment as we do, do they?

         (c)     It is man who pollutes the environment, isn't he?

         (d)     So, we should not pollute the environment, should we?

         (e)     If we are educated, we will become conscious, won't we?

10.    (a) Even; (b) And; (c) But; (d) When; (e) that

11.    "Will you go to college today?" the mother said to her son. "No, mother, our classes are suspended." "Then go to market and bring some vegetables." "Let me be ready and give me money."

MODEL QUESTION-57

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) in; (b) exercise; (c) chiefly; (d) desire; (e) reasonable; (f) an; (g) a; (h) an; (i) mischief; (j) reasonable.

2.      (a) a; (b) on; (c) in; (d) treated; (e) a; (f) an; (g) for; (h) of; (i) near; (j) situated.

3.      (a)     Bangladesh is a developing country of South Asia.

         (b)     It is an independent country.

         (c)     It achieved freedom in 1971.

         (d)     It has some impediments to be developed.

         (e)     Corruption is one of the main impediments.     

4.      (a) not forget; (b) was; (c) started; (d) took; (e) walked; (f) entered; (g) welcomed; (h) asked; (i) had answered; (j) thanked.

5.      Tom asked Mr. Reddy what part of India he came from. Mr. Reddy replied that he came from Madras though he had been born and educated in Hyderabad. Tom again asked Mr. Reddy if that was his first visit to Delhi. Mr. Reddy replied in the negative and said that he quite often went there on official business.

6.      (a)     It was an old lady who became blind. / A lady who was old became blind.

         (b)     A doctor was called in by her.

         (c)     In case of her cure, she agreed to pay large fee.

         (d)     But she would pay nothing and she would do that in case of being not cured.

         (e)     Apart from calling daily, the doctor coveted her furniture.

         (f)     Didn't he take away some of her furniture everyday?

         (g)     After her being cured, he demanded his fees.

         (h)     The lady refused to pay and said cure was not complete.

         (i)      Didn't the doctor bring a court case?.

         (j)      Didn't the judge give verdict in her favour?

7.      (a)     I would not do the work if he told me.

         (b)     The answer that he gave was not correct.

         (c)     Finishing the work I went to school.

         (d)     I saw my mother cooking in the kitchen room.

         (e)     To walk in the morning is good for health.

8.      (a)  addiction;  (b)  foremost;   (c)  frustration;  (d)  irrational;   (e)  derails;  (f)  frustrated; (g) aftereffects; (h) Initially; (i) imbalanced; (j) return.

9.      (a)     Each and everybody wants to succeed in life, don't they?

         (b)     But it is not an easy task, is it?

         (c)     A man should work hard to get success in life, shouldn't he?

         (d)     He must not be lazy and poorly motivated in his action, must he?

         (e)     Rather he will be committed and dedicated to his goal of life, won't he?

10.    (a) rather; (b) and; (c) So/Therefore; (b) But; (e) When/If.

11.    "Will you buy my hair?" asked Della. "I buy hair," said Madame, "Take your hat off and let's have a sight at the looks of it. Twenty Dollars," said Madame, lifting the mass with a practiced hand.

MODEL QUESTION-58

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) our; (b) and; (c) in; (d) at; (e) that; (f) with; (g) take; (h) this; (i) will; (j) may.

2.      (a) built; (b) of; (c) the; (d) a; (e) working; (f) hospital; (g) beautiful/magnificent; (h) easily; (i) in; (j) into.

3.      (i)      Every nation must have some glorious days.

         (ii)    Our nation has also some glorious and memorable days.

         (iii)    These days are 21st February, 26th March, 16th December.                              

         (iv)    These days are observed every year with due solemnity.

         (v)     The 16th December is a glorious day for the people of Bangladesh.

4.      (a) reigns;  (b) prevail;  (c) are;  (d) preaching; (e) respected; (f) feel; (g) cannot prosper; (h) triumph; (i) understand; (j) stopped.

5.      The other foxes said that Mr. Fox was very clever. They wondered what he was going to tell them. Addressing them as friends Mr. Fox told them to listen to him. He said that he had made a discovery. Then he asked them if they wanted to know about that. The other foxes replied in the affirmative and said that they of course wanted to know about that. They asked him what the discovery was.

6.      (a)     Very few conquerors of the world were as great as Taimur.

         (b)     The province of a powerful prince was once attacked by young Taimur.  

         (c)     Entering the kingdom of the prince, he captured a large village.

         (d)     The army killed Taimur's all soldiers.

         (e)     He disguised himself as a poor traveller so that he could survive.     

         (f)     He came to a house and asked for something to eat.

         (g)     There lived a woman in the house who was old.

         (h)     The woman saw Taimur and became sympathetic to him.

         (i)      How hot the food was!

         (j)      Taimur was very hungry and so he could not wait.

7.      (a)     As flower is a symbol of love, beauty and purity, it is liked by all.

         (b)     There is hardly any person who does not love flowers.

         (c)     We can turn our enemies into friends if we give them flowers.

         (d)     It is said that those who do not love flowers can kill a person easily.

         (e)     Many people cultivate flowers because they are a source of income nowadays.

8.      (a) beautifully;  (b) musician; (c) beardless; (d) originally; (e) unthinkable; (f) thankful; (g) foretellers; (h) unmindful; (i) unaware; (j) joyous.

9.      (a)     Time is very valuable. So, don't waste time, will you?

         (b)     Abdullah and Nafisa are honest. Neither of them tells a lie, do they?

         (c)     Mother said to me, "You need not go to market, need you?"

         (d)     I have got a family. I am really happy in my family, aren't/ain't I?

         (e)     'I' is a pronoun, isn't it?

10.    (a) which; (b) Though; (c) if; (d) as; (e) whose.

11.    The traveller said, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?" "Yes", said the peasant. "Do you want one in which you can spend the night?" "No", replied the traveller, "I only want a meal."

MODEL QUESTION-59

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) race; (b) a; (c) agony; (d) dream; (e) the; (f) or; (g) Apparently; (h) does; (i) though; (j) out.

2.      (a) is; (b) to; (c) a; (d) a; (e) the; (f) from; (g) about/around/approximately; (h) die; (i) caused; (j) to.

3.      (i)      The 21st February is the National Martyrs Day.

         (ii)    The 26th March is the Independence Day.

         (iii)    The 21st February is now International Mother Language Day.

         (iv)    Our nation will remain indebted to the martyrs of our country.

         (v)     These days will always inspire us.

4.      (a) known; (b) compel; (c) fight; (d) changing; (e) controlled; (f) cultivating; (g) avoid; (h) take; (i) stop; (j) have.

5.      Addressing the fisherman as great king of the genies the monster told him (the fisherman) that he would never disobey him (F). Hearing those words the fisherman became very brave and asked the monster to tell him why he had been locked up in the vase. The giant looked at the fisherman and told/ordered him to speak to him more politely or he would kill him (F). The fisherman asked why he (G) would kill him.

6.      (a)     We want to earn knowledge and so we should make the habit of reading books.

         (b)     The books which are written by famous writers are a great source of increasing our knowledge.

         (c)     Nobody gets perfection in life without reading the books written by great writers.

         (d)     We should read books to remove ignorance.

         (e)     Is there any alternative to reading books to make the society civilized?

         (f)     We call books man's best friends.

         (g)     No other habit is so important as reading books. 

         (h)     A man is guided to the right path by it.

         (i)      We should read books so that we can acquire knowledge.

         (j)      Nothing but reading books can increase man's intellect.

7.      (a)     Yesterday I did not get up early from bed because I felt a little bit fever.

         (b)     As soon as I got up from bed, I found that the sun was up.

         (c)     As I could not hire a rickshaw, I had to walk to school.

         (d)     On the way to school I walked fast lest, I should miss the first class.

         (e)     If I reached late, I would be rebuked.

8.      (a) childhood; (b) beautiful; (c) easily; (d) memorable; (e) attentively; (f) instructions; (g) effective; (h) highly; (i) morality; (j) deniable.

9.      (a)     Death is an universal event in human life. So, Mrs. Rahman said to her son, "No man can avoid death, can they?"

         (b)     Shafiq is a very clever boy. His friend, Mita said, "Your cleverness charmed me, didn't it?

         (c)     Some people gathered in the road. Rana wanted to know the reason of it. One person said, "There's been an accident, hasn't there?"

         (d)     Amina is a housewife. She scarcely goes to market, does she?

         (e)     Mr. Arif is in the habit of having tea three times a day. He says to his colleagues "Tea removes tiredness," doesn't it?

10.    (a) But; (b) Though; (c) In fact; (d) While; (e) So/Consequently.

11.    "First of all" he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."

MODEL QUESTION-60

Part A : Grammar (60 Marks)

1.      (a) competitive; (b) for; (c) competition; (d) on; (e) to; (f) a; (g) the; (h) lost; (i) the; (j) with.

2.      (a) up; (b) about; (c) of; (d) by; (e) a; (f) a; (g) nature; (h) an; (i) from; (j) to.

3.      (i)      Hamlet was the prince of Denmark.

         (ii)    He loved his father more than anything in the world.

         (iii)    He was a brave and noble young man.

         (iv)    His uncle was a very wicked and cunning man.

         (v)     His father died suddenly in a mysterious way.

4.      (a) has; (b) turn; (c) become; (d) rears; (e) loving; (f) may prove; (g) be lost; (h) may fly; (i) needs; (j) be sacrificed.

5.      The teacher asked the boy if he thought that honesty is the best policy. Addressing him (t) as sir, the boy respectfully replied in the affirmative and said that he thought so. The teacher advised him (b) to learn to be honest from his boyhood. The boy respectfully thanked him (t). The teacher prayed for the boy that Allah might grant him a long life.

6.      (a)     We were going to Chittagong on Friday.

         (b)     We walked for ten minutes and arrived at the station.

         (c)     But no sooner had we reached there than the train left.

         (d)     So, we waited long so that we could get the next train.

         (e)     At last it came just before the sunset.

         (f)     Buying the tickets, we got on the train.

         (g)     Didn't the train start running fast?

         (h)     I was surprised at the scenery of setting sun.    

         (i)      It was nicer than most other sights.

         (j)      We reached our destination when it was morning.

7.      (a)     We must work hard in order that we can shine in life.

         (b)     A man who is idle/lazy cannot shine in life.

         (c)     It is hard labour that enables a man to rise to pinnacle of glory.

         (d)     The idle cannot reach their target because they don’t work hard.

         (e)     You cannot succeed in life unless you work hard.

8.      (a) shortest; (b) Scottish; (c) prophecy; (d) consumed; (e) action; (f) ambitious; (g) desperation; (h) autocratic; (i) committing; (j) suspicion.

9.      (a)     Man is fond of turning back to the past, isn't he?

         (b)     The present may be good, isn't it?

         (c)     But everybody hardly forgets golden past, do they?

         (d)     Nothing is more pleasant to him than the memories of childhood, is it?

         (e)     The memories of childhood really haunt us, don't they?

10.    (a) enough; (b) so that; (c) Moreover; (d) than; (e) So.

11.    Thomas Alva Edison, a great scientist, was born in 1847 in Ohio, America. As a little boy, he was very inquisitive. He always wanted to know how things were done. Very early in life. he showed that he was full of curiosity, a quality which is so important to inventors.

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