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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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.
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
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.