1. Dhaka Board-2016

2. Rajshahi Board-2016

3. Dinajpur Board-2016

4. Cumilla Board 2016

5. Chattogram Board 2016

6. Sylhet Board 2016

7. Jessore Board-2016

8. Dhaka Board-2015

9. Chittagong Board-2015

10. Rajshahi Board-2015

11. Barisal Board-2015

12. Sylhet Board-2015

1. Dhaka Board-2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper)

Part A: Grammar (60 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of the words. You may need to use one word more than once:

We live in society. So, we must learn how to live (a) — peace and amity (b) — others. We have to respect others rights and (c) — and liking and (d) — as we expect others to respect us. We have (e) — lot of duties and (f) — in society. Education should aim (g) — making each individual fully aware (h) — these duties and responsibilities. It is true that one has (i) — learn how to earn the (j) —.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

Illiteracy is not (a) — boon to us. It is undoubtedly a (b) —. It hinders all kinds (c) — development of a country. Illiteracy causes great (d) — to us. Since we are not (e) — of the gravity of the problem, we cannot take steps to increase our (f) — rate. As a result, we are (g) — behind. We have to depend (h) — the foreign aids. So, all should come forward (i) — to remove illiteracy. Then, the (j) — of our country will be possible.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs in the box:

Bangladesh is full of natural resources. The prosperity of the country (a) — on the proper utilization of the resources. We should not (b) — a lazy life. We should all (c) — up our country. For this reason, we have to (d) — hard. No nation can prosper without industry. It should be (e) — that industry is the key to success. If we (f) — the days away, we (g) — behind. The nations that (h) — industrious (i) — the pinnacle of development. So, we (j) — them.

5. Change the narrative style on the following text:

The police officer said to Mita, “How can I help you?” Mita replied, “While I was coming home alone by a taxi last night, two snatchers rode into my taxi.” “Did they snatch anything from you?” “Yes sir, they took away my cell phone and some money,” said Mita. “Let me record a complaint,” said the police officer.

6. Change the sentences according to directions:

(a) We should read books to acquire knowledge. (Make complex sentence)

(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Use passive voice)

(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Make interrogative sentence)

(d) By reading good books, we can enrich our mind. (Make compound sentence)

(e) Reading books is a very good habit. (Make exclamatory sentence)

(f) This habit is rarely disliked. (Affirmative)

(g) More and more books should be read. (Use active voice)

(h) No other thing is as interesting as reading books. (Use comparative degree)

(i) When we read good books, we discover new worlds. (Make simple sentence)

(j) Very few friends are as great as a good book. (Make superlative degree)

7. Complete the sentence:

(a) Smoking is a habit which —.

(b) Many people go on smoking though —.

(c) —, we will suffer a lot.

(d) People can’t give up smoking easily because —.

(e) So, attempts must be taken by us to —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

Load-shedding is one of the most common problems of Bangladesh. Lives of our citizens are (a) — (serious) hampered for load shedding. Students face (b) — (difficult) in reading during load shedding. (c) — (Industry) activities are also hampered. We should use electricity (d) — (honest) and (e) —(frugal) and should create (f) — (aware) among people to solve this (g) — (nation) problem. Besides, government should take (h) — (effect) steps to (i) — (grade) our power stations to mitigate the (j) — (advantages) of our people.

9. Make tag questions of the following statements:

(a) Success cannot be achieved without efforts, —?

(b) Everybody knows it, —?

(c) The successful people are very industrious, —?

(d) Everything glorious is gained through hard labour, —?

(e) So, industry is the key to success, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:

Gold is a bright precious metal. There are many metals cheaper (a) — gold but look like it. They glitter well (b) — fade in course of time. Actually, there are many people in our society (c) — are outwardly gentle and nice. But (d) — a period of time, their real identity is revealed. (e) —, all that glitters is not gold.

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

the lion roared how dare you wake me up ill kill you the mouse cried please let me go i didn’t mean to wake you up

Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Rajin Ahmed/Rezwana Akter. You have completed HSC and are looking for a job. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in “The Daily Star” for the post of an “Office Assistant” of Berger Company Ltd. Now make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Sadman/Saima. You are a student of Polisha High School, Madargonj, Jamalpur. There is no canteen in your school. Now write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a canteen in your school campus. 14. Suppose, a hawker lives nearby your house. You know a lot about him and his activities. Now write a paragraph in about 250 words on “The Life of a Street Hawker”.
14. A student has many duties and responsibilities. He/She can play an important role to build up the nation. Now write a short composition on “Duties of a Student”.

Answer 1. (a) in; (b) with; (c) privileges; (d) disliking: (e) a: (f) responsibilities (g) at; (h) of; (i) to; (j) bread.

2. (a) a; (b) curse; (c) of, (d) harm; (e) aware; (f) literacy; (g) lagging: (h) on; (i) aiming: (i) development.
3. (a) Copying in the examination is a social crime. (b) It hinders our education and development. (c) It cannot bring any benefit. (d) The students who copy in the exam deceive. (e) Nothing is as hateful as copying on the exam.
4. (a) depends; (b) lead; (c) build; (d) work; (e) remembered; (f) idle; (g) will lag; (h) are; (i) have (j) should follow.
5. (a) seriously; (b) difficulties; (c) Industrial; (d) honestly; they had (e) frugally; (f) awareness; (g) national; (h) effective; (i) snatched anything from her. Replying in the upgrade; (i) disadvantages.
6. (a) than; (b) but; (c) who; (d) after; (e) Hence/Indeed.

2. Rajshahi Board-2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper)

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 words. You can use one word more than once:

Education (a) — our ignorance and gives us light (b) — knowledge. (c) — respect (d) — imparting education, there should be no discrimination (e) — man and woman. Education is one of the human rights. If we deprive women of (f) — right of education, almost half of our population will remain (g) — darkness. No (h) — can be brought about (i) — participation of women. So government is (j) — everything to educate women folk.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. Use only one world in each blank:

Time is very (a) —. Time which is lost once is lost forever. There is a proverb that time and tide (b) — for none. It is time which does not have any relative feelings. If it is not used (c) —, one must suffer (d) — the long run. (e) — the other hand we can go a long way (f) — realizing the value of time. Those who have become great have made (g) — use of time. They never put (h) — their work (i) — tomorrow. As a result, they have (j) — top position in society. So, it is our duty to follow them.

3. Make five sentences using the parts of sentences from each column of the following table:

4. Complete the following text with the right forms of the verbs given in the box:

Happiness (a) — a relative term. A person with a crown (b) — in a palace may not be happy where as a day labourer may (c) — happiness (d) — in a shabby hut. Again happiness (e) — from person to person. A beggar (f) — be happy if he (g) — a coin but a businessman who can (h) — a huge sum of money a day (i) — not be happy. Everyone (j) — to be happy.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text:

“What’s your programme after the examination?” asked Hira. Mira said, “I’ve not decided. Can you suggest any?” “Let us go on a picnic,” said Hira. “What an excellent idea it is!” said Mira.

6. Change the sentences according to the directions given in the brackets:

(a) Once upon a time two friends were passing by a forest. (Make it complex sentence)

(b) They were talking about their love for each other. (Make it interrogative meaning)

(c) Suddenly they saw a bear which was coming towards them. (Make it simple sentence)

(d) The first friend climbed up a tree. (Make it a complex sentence)

(e) The later could not climb up a tree. (Make it an affirmative sentence)

(f) He did not find any way. (Make it a passive voice)

(g) He lay down on the ground and feigned death. (Make it a simple sentence)

(h) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. (Use passive voice)

(i) He was thought to be dead. (Make it a complex sentence)

(j) The bear went away and he escaped himself. (Make it a complex sentence)

7. Complete the following sentences:

(a) Acid rain is harmful because —.

(b) The wind was so strong that —.  

(c) Had he been a little careful —.  

(d) They were frightened when —.  

(e) Take your umbrella lest —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both to the root words given in the brackets

Those who live a (a) — (luxury) life are always (b) — (different) to the miseries of the poor. They enjoy life in (c) — (amuse) and (d) — (merry). They are (e) — (centered) people. They have little (f) — (realize) of the (g) — (bounded) sufferings of the poor. They remain indifferent to their (h) — (suffer). They feel (i) — (comfort) to work for their (j) — (better).

9. Add tag questions to the statements below:

(a) Telling lies is a great sin, —?

(b) One lie begets hundred lies, —?

(c) None believes a liar, —?

(d) He has to lead a miserable life, —?

(e) So, all of us ought to refrain from telling lies, —?

10. Complete the following passage, using suitable connectors in the blanks:

Honesty is a divine virtue. The man (a) — possesses this quality is the happiest person in the world. To be honest, man should have trustworthiness (b) — nobody trusts a liar. (c) — Allah helps the honest people. (d) — children should be taught honesty from the very beginning of life. (e) — they should be taught discipline.

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

who are jolly those who have sound health are jolly sound mind lies in sound body minds become jolly when our life is filled with pleasure

Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana. Your home district is Kurigram. You have recently passed SSC from Dinajpur Board. You have found a job advertisement in a National Newspaper that there is a vacancy post for the position of a salesman in a manufacturing company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Samir/Samira. You read in Jhalakathi Govt. High School. The students of your class want to go on a study tour. So, you need permission of the Head teacher. Now write an application to the Headteacher of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on “Life of a farmer.”
15. Write a composition in “Science in everyday life.”

3. Dinajpur Board-2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper]

Part A: Grammar (60 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some words. You may need to use one word more than once:

Travelling has a beneficial (a) — on our minds. The human mind always craves (b) — change. This is (c) — by travelling in new lands. There is none who does not feel (d) — thrill of joy at the new sight (e) — experience. Travelling gives us an opportunity to enjoy (f) — most charming scenes (g) — nature. Though it is (h) —, it can bring a change both in body (i) — mind. Thus travelling can help one to complete his knowledge and can be (j) — perfect man.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

Robert Bruce was a famous king of Scotland. England was a great (a) — of his kingdom. So, he was driven (b) — from his kingdom by the English. For this, he had to fight against (c) — English for the defence of his country and (d) — men. But he was (e) — unfortunate fellow. He fought (f) — his kingdom several times but every time he was defeated. So, he was (g) — despair. One day while (h) — in a lonely cave, an incident drew his attention. He saw that a spider was trying to reach its target. Six times it tried and every time it failed. But it did not give (i) — its hope and finally at the seventh time it was successful (j) — its attempt.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box below:

The Republic of Maldives (a) — one of the smallest countries of South Asia. It (b) — 1199 islands that (c) — into 26 major atolls. People who (d) — to these islands from different parts of the world (e) — here since 3000 years ago. The natural beauties (f) — by the God attract the tourists to enjoy them. As a result, a lot of foreign currencies (g) — every year from the tourism that (h) — a lot to the national economy. So, the Maldives (i) — as the best tourist destination. Special importance (j) — by the government of the Maldives for the enhancement of tourism.

5. Change the narrative style of the following texts

Rosamond said to her mother, “What is it, Mum? I didn’t want this black thing and the terrible smell.” Mother said, “I don’t know, my dear. “Rosamond again said to her mother, “But what shall I do with it?” Mother said, “I can’t tell.” “Okay, Mum, I must pour it out and fill the jar with fresh water.”

6. Change the sentences according to directions:

(a) William Wordsworth is one of the best well-known poets in English literature (Positive).

(b) He was the second of his father’s five sons (Negative).

(c) He was born at Cumberland on April 4, 1770 (Complex).

(d) When he was eight years old, his mother died (Simple).

(e) At the same year he was sent to the Grammar School of Hawkshead for education (Compound).

(f) He was only 13 years old when his father died (Interrogative).

(g) Fundamental education had been given to him at the school (Active).

(h) The education that he learnt from this institution played better role in his life (Simple).

(i) The readers called for a new edition of his famous book “The Lyrical Ballads” in 1800 (Passive).

(j) This book brought a huge name and fame in his life (Exclamatory).

7. Complete the sentences:

(a) He asked me —.

(b) — how it can be done.

(c) Hardly had he started for school —.

(d) He told me that —.

(e) — there is a way.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

Agriculture is the soul of our national economy. But the farmers of our country are (a) — (literate). They are (b) — (ignore) of the scientific methods of (c) — (cultivate). As a result, our agriculture is still a (d) — (gamble) in the hands of nature. Sometimes heavy flood damages standing crops and invites (e) — (fame) in an epidemic form. Besides, sometimes drought makes cultivation (f) — (possible). Then (g) — (poor) is seen everywhere. As a result, poor farmers cannot buy (h) — (science) tools for agriculture. Moreover, the tools are not (i) — (avail) to buy them. So, it is said that (j) —(irrigate) is really costly in our country.

9. Complete the following sentences using appropriate question tags

(a) Shapna has little knowledge about computer, —?

(b) But she can improve herself if she is interested in it, —?

(c) I think she has no interest in it, —?

(d) She should be motivated at all, —?

(e) Let’s talk to her, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable sentence connectors:

An idle man does not do his work in right time. He puts off work of today for tomorrow. A student (a) — neglects his daily lessons is sure to fail. A young man who idles away his time becomes a burden to the family (b) — the society. His brain becomes the workshop of Devils. It is said (c) — the Devil tempts the busy man (d) — the idle man tempts the Devil. (e) — everyone should make the best use of time.

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

after supper when I began to set out lucy trembled in fear and said alfred dear are you quite sure that the letter really came from your chief I laughed told her not to be afraid and hurried out of the room and walked down the street. Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Ratul looking for a job after completing your graduation in library science. You have seen an advertisement for the post of a librarian in a reputed college named Rupsha Degree College, Rupsha, Khulna. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the mentioned post.
13. Suppose, you are the students of class ten of Govt. Coronation Girls’ Secondary School, Khulna. You are interested to go on a study tour in a historical place. Now, write an application to the Headmistress of your school praying for permission and monetary assistance regarding the tour.
14. Load-shedding has become a part of our daily life. It paralyses our way of life in many ways. Now, write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘Lord-shedding’.
15. Write a composition on ‘Wonders of modern science’.

4. Cumilla Board 2016

[English (Compulsory 2nd Paper)

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 the words. You may need to use one word more than once:

 Our (a) — Bangladesh is (b) — agricultural country. Most of our (c) — are engaged (d) — cultivation. Many cultivators are (e) — poor to (f) — and use modern tools. Still they can (g) — bumper crops if the climate is (h) —. We hope to (i) — a developed nation (j) —. 2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: Honesty is (a) — to be (b) — best policy. An honest man never (c) — from the path (d) — morality. He is (e) — by (f) — but hated by (g) — (h) — enemies believe and respect an (i) — and truthful man. So, it is our duty to remain honest (j) — our life.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box:

“Health (a) — wealth,” (b) — the proverb. We cannot (c) — it. We cannot (d) — it. We must (e) — our body by (f) — the rules of health. People (g) — against germs that (h) — the body since their birth. Medicines (i) — to kill germs, but we have to (j) — the body fit by ourselves through the maintenance of the rules of health.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text:

“Hello rickshawpuller, will you go?” said I. “Where?” said the rickshawpuller. “I want to go the railway station.” “I may go, if you pay me 200 taka.” said the rickshawpuller.

6. Change the sentences according to directions in the brackets:

(a) Mr. Rahim, one of my cousins is a good teacher. (Complex)

(b) He is older than I. (Positive degree)

(c) He wants his students to be good citizen. (Complex)

(d) He leaves no stone unturned to teach them morality. (Affirmative)

(e) He becomes very happy when the students achieve good results in public examinations. (Exclamatory)

(f) Mr. Rahim is not only punctual but also sincere. (Simple)

(g) He is the best teacher in our area. (Negative)

(h) He cannot remain sitting in the class. (Affirmative)

(i) He goes to class after taking preparation. (Compound)

(j) All the students respect him very much. (Passive)

7. Complete the following sentences:

(a) We come to know about the happenings of home and abroad if —.

(b) People read newspaper lest —.

(c) Many students do not read newspaper regularly as —.

(d) Many people earn their living by —.

(e) I become happy when —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

The other name of water is life. Clean water is (a) — (drink). Dirty water is (b) — (safe). Clean water is (c) — (contaminate) and (d) — (suit) for drinking. Bangladesh is a (e) — (river) country. But we get (f) — (adequate) water for use. The water of our rivers is (g) — (filth) and (h) — (poison). We should keep water clean for health, happiness and (i) — (long). The Government should play an (j) — (act) role to keep water safe.

9. Make tag question of the following statements:

(a) I need a pen, —?

(b) I must write a letter to my friend, —?

(c) I have not written any letter to him for a long time, —?

(d) As we are friends, I think, we should keep in touch, —?

(e) I am irregular in writing but my friend is always regular in writing, —?

10. Complete the passage with suitable connectors:

Student life is the best time in life (a) — almost every student is free from cares (b) — anxieties of life. He has nothing to do (c) — study. (d) — a student, he should read novels, magazines, newspapers (e) — text books.

11. Use capitals and punctuation marks where necessary in the text below:

my dear mother your letter is just to hand it seems to me that you are anxious for me why you need not think about me.

5. Chattogram Board 2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper]

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:

 A stitch (a) — time saves nine. This is (b) — very well-known proverb. Some people don’t care (c) — anything. They (d) — off a job (e) — tomorrow, though they are not (f) — whether the day will come. In this way, they can’t finish a work when they (g) — it. Then they say, “Alas! If we were not (h) — about our jobs when we had a lot (i) — time we could be (j) —“.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

An early (a) — can enjoy (b) — fresh air and oxygen (c) — the morning which refreshes both his body and mind. Moreover, he can finish his work early and as such he finds enough time to (d) — his work properly. (e) — the other hand, too much sleep makes (f) — man dull and lazy. A man who gets up late, wastes a lot of time (g) — sleep and idleness. He does not utilize time (h) — doing his work properly. So, everyone should make (i) — habit of early (j) —.

3. Make five meaningful sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right form of verbs given in the box. You can use one verb more than once:

Many students (a) — their studies from the beginning of the year. When the examination (b) —, they start (c) — very seriously. Sometimes they (d) — notes from their friends. Most of the time they get their notes (e) — by their private tutors. They (f) these notes without (g) —. As a result, their power of (h) — does not develop. If they find any new question in the examination they can’t (i) — it properly. As a result, many students can’t do well in the examination. If they had read seriously from the very beginning of the year, they (j) — better result in the examinations.

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

“May I come in, Sir?” said the guardian. “Yes, come in, please”, said the Headmaster. The guardian said, “We. all the guardians along with you must do something for the betterment of our children. They are losing their morality”. The Headmaster said, “Let’s plan something for their betterment.”

6. Change the sentence according to directions:

(a) Is there anybody who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive)

(b) Do you know it? (Passive)

(c) An industrious man will shine in life. (Complex)

(d) Hard work is needed for success. (Active)

(e) A life with an assignment is an actual life. (Negative)

(f) No one can receive any reward unless he works hard. (Simple)

(g) One can’t be successful without it. (Interrogative)

(h) A successful man is very happy. (Exclamatory)

(i) No other man is as happy as a successful man. (Superlative)

(j) A hardworking man is healthier than an idle man. (Positive)

7. Complete the sentences:

(a) 1971 is the year when —.

(b) Though Bangladesh has limited natural resources, —.

(c) — because he is not attentive to study.

(d) Be truthful if —.

(e) His silence proves that —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

The aim of (a) — (educated) is to make a man fully equipped to be (b) — (use) to himself and to society. A (c) — (true) educated person should be self-reliant with regard to his (d) — (person) needs. He should be well mannered, (e) — (thought), sympathetic and co-operative. He should be (f) — (truth), honest, punctual and (g) — (duty). Punctuality is a virtue that makes a nation (h) — (prosper). An educated person tries to (i) — (move) the sufferings of this countrymen. He also helps others in attaining (j) — (self-reliants).

9. Make tag questions of the following statement

(a) The wind blows gently in the spring, —?

(b) Let them do the work, —?

(c) How nice the flowers are, —?

(d) Everything looks beautiful in a moonlit night, —? 

(e) Work hard to succeed, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors:

Every citizens has some duties and responsibilities for his nation. (a) — most of the people are careless in this respect. People of this country have achieved national identity at the cost of a great sacrifice (b) — is still evaluated nationally (c) — some selfish people never want to give them recognition. (d) — we all should do some benevolent activities. (e) — we will be guilty to the nation.

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

did people use stamps in those days asked rafiq yes answered mr. jamal the first stamps were used in 1840 are they easy to get now asked rafiq they are very difficult to get his uncle replied Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Samia/Samin and you have passed B.Sc Hon’s in Chemistry. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Imagine, you are Adib/Adiba, of Madhupur High School. Now write an application to your Headmaster requesting him to open a “Debating Club” in your school compound.
14. Suppose, you have got stuck in a long traffic jam the way the to examination hall. Now write a paragraph on ‘Traffic Jam’ in 250 words.
15. Now a days computer is widely used in different sections. So, Bangladesh Government also wants to make Bangladesh digital. Now write a composition regarding “the uses of computer in our everyday life.”

6. Sylhet Board 2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper)

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:

The modern world is undoubtedly a world of computers. It has brought (a) — a great change in our way of life. It works as a (b) — for human brain. It has enabled us to perform any difficult work (c) — in a few seconds. In the field (d) — medical science, printing, education etc. computers are doing (e) — jobs. In (f) — western countries, computers (g) — every sphere of man’s life. Our country is also gradually moving (h) — a computer culture. It saves both our time and (i) —. If we make a constructive use of it, it can render (j) — great service to mankind.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable word:

Housing is one of the (a) — problems of our (b) —. Thousands of people in big cities (c) — Dhaka and Chittagong dwell (d) — the footpaths. In rural (e) — also there is (f) — acute shortage of houses. The cost of construction is (g) — everyday. At present it is very (h) — for the common people to afford (i) — cost of construction. This problem needs to be addressed (j) —.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs in the box:

Men (a) — ever since they first appeared on the earth. In primitive time, they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places. They (b) — themselves with simple weapons. Their journeys (c) — long tiring and often dangerous. Being intelligent, they soon (d) — easier ways of travelling. They (e) — on the backs of their domestic animals. They (f) — boat and used it to travel across water. Travelling, of course, has now (g) — a highly organised business. There are vehicles which (h) — us with comforts and security. If we want to go abroad, we (i) — a passport and a visa. If we (j) — any of them, our journey may be ruined.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text:

“Why are you looking so happy?” Dipa said to Rupali. “My brother sent a mobile phone for me yesterday,” replied Rupali. “But What’s the use of it to you? I think it is a mere wastage of money?” said Dipa. “No. I can communicate with others in the shortest possible time.” said Rupali.

6. Change the sentences according to direction:

(a) Long time ago, there lived a young man called Ruplal. (Make compound sentence)

(b) He lived with his family and worked on a farm. (Make interrogative sentence)

(c) It was a beautiful place but there were a lot a problem. (Make complex sentence)

(d) The village people were quarrelsome. (Make negative sentence)

(e) Ruplal decided to go and live alone in the jungle in order to find peace. (Make complex sentence)

(f) So he collected his things and went to live by himself. (Make simple sentence)

(g) Ruplal made a nice little hut for himself in the jungle (Use passive voice)

(h) How happy I am now! (Make assertive sentence)

(i) My jungle hut is one of the most peaceful places in the world. (Make positive degree)

(j) That night, while Ruplal was sleeping, he heard a noise. (Make simple sentence)

7. Complete the sentences:

(a) Yesterday I could not get up from bed in time because

(b) As soon as I got up from bed —.

(c) Since I could not avail the bus, —.

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

(e) If I reached late, —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

Man is (a) — (nature) curious to know the unknown. Newspaper is the best medium to satisfy this (b) — (curious). It tells us what is (c) — (happen) around the world. It is the (d) — (supply) of all sorts of news and views. A newspaper is a (e) — (power) instrument of publicity. Government (f) — (notify) are given publicly through it. It is a good (g) — (company) in our solitary hours. It helps the (h) — (grow) of public opinion. But it is not an (i) — (mix) blessing. However, newspaper has made the world (j) — (small) and help one nation to understand the other.

9. Make tag questions of these statement:

(a) Your letter gave me much pleasure, —?

(b) I am glad to inform you about our sports day, —?

(c) We decorated the school campus colourfully, —?

(d) Among the events, sack race and three leg race were interesting, —?

(e) None could resist laughter watching these events, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connector:

(a) — I were a rich man I would help others. People living under poverty line has the hope of better days

(b) — they do not get

(c) — they dream of.

(d) — their condition is getting from bad to worse.

The only thing (e) — they need is nothing but education.

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

are you ill he said coldly no i said then why are you sitting when all others are working go out at once and give them a hand Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, Pacific Bank Limited invites applications for the post of junior officer. You are Latif/Latifa and you are interested to build up a career as a banker. Now write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Mohim/Mohima of the village Modhupur, upazila Patiya, district Chittagong. Recently a flood has swept over your area and caused a great havoc. Now, write an application to the Deputy Commissioner of your district for relief and medical aids for the flood affected people of your area.
14. A school magazine gives the students an opportunity to reveal their creative genius. Suppose, your school publishes a school magazine every year. Write a paragraph in about 250 words on “A School magazine.”
15. Journey is always pleasant. Suppose you have made a journey recently. Now write a composition on “A Journey you have made.”

7. Jessore Board-2016

[English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper]

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 can use one word more than once:

The issue of food (a) — has drawn the attention (b) — general people. We (c) — find any food in our country (d) — is not adulterated in one way (e) — other. (f) — present, sub-standard foods are sold in most of (g) — hotels. Very recently government has directed a mobile court to look (h) — the matter of food (i) —. They are catching dishonest hoteliers red handed (j) — using unhygeinic food ingredients.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:

A true friend is (a) — asset. He stands (b) — his friends in time (c) — danger. He is not (d) — greedy person. He (e) — wishes for the welfare of (f) — friend. But it is a matter (g) — regret that a true friend is very (h) — today. A selfish man cannot be a (i) — friend. He always thinks of this (j) — interest.

3. Make five sentence using parts of sentences from each column of the table below:

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box:

At present Bangladesh (a) — unemployment problem. This problem already (b) — an alarming dimension. The government (c) — to cope with this problem. But this problem cannot be (d) — without (e) — them skillful. Education (f) — a must. It (g) — a man to get a job. Job does not mean (h) — official work only. Self-employment is a solution of this problem. It means (i) — oneself in economic activities. The government is giving the educated youths financial help and training with a view to (j) — them self-reliant.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text:

The stranger said to the boy, “Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel?” “Yes, sir. I can. Do you want a residential one in which you can spend the night?” said the boy. “I do not want to stay there but I only want a meal,” replied the man.

6. Change the sentence according to directions

(a) Corruption is one of the worst evils. (Positive)

(b) A corrupted man can do anything against morality. (Complex)

(c) People hate a corrupted man. (Passive)

(d) Nobody respects him. (Interrogative)

(e) The man who takes bribe is next to devil. (Simple)

(f) Though we have strick law, we are still affected by this evil. (Compound)

(g) No other person is as hated as a corrupted man. (Superlative)

(h) We hope that Bangladesh will be free from this evil. (Simple)

(i) Everybody avoids a corrupted man. (Negative)

(j) A corrupted man leads a very unhappy life. (Exclamatory)

7. Complete the sentence:

(a) An educational institution is a seat of learning —.

(b) It should be a peaceful place where —.

(c) But now-a-days peaceful atmosphere is absent from educational institutions because —.

(d) The students who —.

(e) The sooner it can be controlled, the —.

8. Complete the text adding suffixes, prefixes or the both with the root words given in the parenthesis:

Smoking is (a) — (danger) bad habit. It is (b) — (harm) to health. It is also (c) — (cost). A (d) — (smoke) should not smoke (e) — (public). Smoking creates (f) — (pollute). Smoking causes many (g) — (curable) diseases. It causes (h) — (comfort) to others. It causes irritation in the eye and (i) — (settle) the mind. But there are many people who are (j) — (aware) at the bad effect of smoking.

9. Make tag questions of these statements:

(a) Hello, Rumi. You saw the programme on arsenic pollution on the ATN yesterday, —?

(b) Oh! Rajib. It has already become a serious problem in our country, —?

(c) Yes, it enters into our body when we take arsenic contaminated water, —?

(d) It can cause different diseases, —?

(e) You are right, Rumi. Everyone must be careful about taking water, —?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors

(a) — population problem is one of the greatest problems in our country. (b) — Bangladesh is a small country, it has a huge population. The government finds it difficult to provide basic necessities. (c) — it has become a great concern to all. (d) — solving this problem some necessary steps should be taken. In this regard general people should help the government. (e) — the population growth is controlled, people will lead a happy life.

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

give me a few grains of corns i am dying of hunger said the grasshopper but what did you do in the summer didn’t you store any grain the ant remarked i was too busy in singing.

Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Rubi. You have seen a vacancy advertisement in the daily Prothom Alo for the post of senior officer in a private bank. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Labib. You are a student of PK High School, Dhaka. There is no canteen in your school. Now, write an application to the Headmaster of your school for setting up a canteen in your school campus.
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘A School Magazine’.
15. Write a composition on “Duties of a Student”.

8. Dhaka Board-2015

English(compulsory)Second paper [ According to the Syllabus of 2015]

Time-3 hours

Full marks-100 [N.B.-The Figures in the margin indicate full marks]

Part A: Grammar 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.                             

It is useful (a) — students to take part (b) — social service. (c) — taking part (d) — social service, they can benefit themselves as well as (e) — nation. Student life is (f) — period of (g) — for future life. If the students do social (h) —, they will be better prepared for giving service (i) — the nation on completion of their education. As the students have no family burden and as they get enough time during the large vacation, they can do (j) — great deal of work for the people.

Ans: (a) for (b) in (c) By (d) in (e) the (f) the (g) preparation (h) work (i) to (j) a

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Scientists have (a) — reported that the surface icecaps are (b) —. This is due to a rise (c) — atmospheric temperature known (d) — the greenhouse effect. According to the scientists, carbon di-oxide is primarily responsible (e) — temperature rise in (f) —. The carbon di-oxide is high (g) — coal and oil (h) — burnt. The gas is accumulating in the atmosphere and (i) — temperature to rise. As a result, the polar ice in the North and south poles (j) — melting.

Ans: (a) recently (b) melting (c) in (d) as (e) for (f) atmosphere (g) when (h) are (i) helping (j) is

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

Ans: a) Education is the process by which our minds develop.

1. b) It ennobles our minds and refines our sensibility.
2. c) It is the training for proper growth.
3. d) Nobody can prosper in life without education.
4. e) The purpose of education is the liberation of prejudice.
5. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box. 0.5×10=5

Today women are placing an important role in all spheres of life. Once they were (a) — by men. They are no longer (b) — within the four walls of their parents’ or husbands’ house. They have (c) — out of the kitchen and are (d) — hand in hand with men. By (e) — higher education, they are becoming pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) — able to prove their worth. They (g) — much to the economy of the country. Now, it (h) — to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible (i) — half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) — no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of the country.

Ans: (a) dominated (b) confined (c) come (d) working (e) taking (f) been (g) are contributing (h) has come (i) by keeping (j) needs

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

“Good morning, students,” said the teacher. “How are you?” “We are fine, sir. What about you?” “I am fine too. Please, sit down.” “Have you prepared your lesson?” the teacher asked. “Sorry, sir, we have not prepared our lesson,” they replied.

Ans: The teacher wished the students good morning. He also asked how they were. The students respectfully replied that they were fine. They also asked how he was. The teacher replied that he was fine too and ordered them to sit down. He also asked if they had prepared their lesson. The students respectfully expressed their sorrow and said that they had not prepared their lesson.

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

(a) Television is one of the most wonderful inventions of modern science. (Positive)

(b) It was not invented overnight. (Active)

(c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard to invent television. (complex)

(d) Nowadays, almost every family has a television set. (Negative)

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

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

(g) Television should telecast educative programmes. (Passive)

(h) If you watch television, you can learn many things. (simple)

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

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

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

(b) Scientist did not invent it overnight.

(c) Scientists spent many years and worked hard so that they could invent television.

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

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

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

(g) Educative programmes should be telecast by television.

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

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

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

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 —.

Ans:

(a) Many people cut trees to get timbers.

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

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

(d) Trees supply oxygen which is essential for our lives.

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

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

The books of famous (a) — (write) are put on sale in the book fair. Most of the (b) — (visit) buy books of different (c) — (publish). Almost no visitor returns from the fair without making any purchase. The (d) — (buy) like to buy at a fair price. Our book fair is always (e) — (crowd). As (f) — (vary) books are (g) — (play) in a fair, the buyers get a scope to choose books. They buy their (h) — (choose) books after a long search. This faculty is (i) — (available) in any place other than a book fair. A book fair is always (j) — (come) to the students.

Ans: (a) writers (b) visitors (c) publishers (d) buyers (e) crowded (f) various (g) displayed (h) choice-able (i) unavailable (j) welcome

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

(a) Most of the students who fail in English don’t have strong foundation over grammar, —?

(b) They read only to pass the examination, —?

(c) Teachers should motivate them to learn the basic thing, —?

(d) They can’t help learning grammar, —?

(e) Moreover, practice is essential too, —? 

Ans: (a) do they? (b) don’t they ? (c) shouldn’t they? (d) can they? (e) isn’t it?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors. 0.5×10=5

The foods that we eat can be divided into six kinds (a) — what substances they contain and (b) — benefits they do to us. Fish, meat, peas and milk provide us with protein (c) — builds our body and helps us grow. (d) — we do not take all these, we cannot grow well. Vitamins and mineral salts protect us from diseases (e) — keep us fit for work.

Ans: (a) according to (b) what (c) which (d) If (e) and

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

the man said to me where are you going i am going to school said i did you go to school yesterday no i replied why didn’t you go i was very busy said i

Ans: The man said to me, “Where are you going?” “I am going to school,” said I. “Did you go to school yesterday?” “No” i replied. “Why didn’t you go?” “I was very busy,” said I.

Part B: Composition

12. Suppose, you are Taskia/Toukir and you have passed H.S.C and got a diploma on computer. Now, write a CV with cover letter for the post of a Computer Operator in a company. Your CV should not exceed one page. 10
13. Suppose, you are Priom/Pritha/Tihan, a student of class ten of Faridpur Model High School, Faridpur. You and your classmates want to go on a study tour. Now, write an application to the headmaster of your school seeking permission to go on a study tour.
14. Suppose, recently you have had a cup of tea with some of your friends in a tea stall. Now, write a paragraph on ‘A Tea Stall’.
15. Write a composition on ‘Your future plan of life’.

9. Chittagong Board-2015

Part A: Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

A teacher is (a) — compared with (b) — architect. He is called (c) — architect of a nation. He is the light of (d) — and makes the illiterate people (e) — citizens of our country. But it is a matter of regret (f) — the teachers are not held (g) — due respect in (h) — society. They lead a humble life in the midst of want. Still they keep the light of education burning in order to remove the (i) — of illiteracy and superstitions (j) — the society.

Ans: (a) often (b) an (c) the (d) learning (e) worthy (f) that (g) in (h) our (i) darkness (j) from

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Bangladesh is a land of (a) —. It got (b) — in 1971 (c) — a liberation war. It is located (d) — South Asia. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Dhaka is also known as the city of mosque. About 14 crore people live here. Most of them are poor and (e) —. They earn their livelihood (f) — agriculture. But educated and skilled people work (g) — offices and factories. Our main food is rice and fish. It is a country of beauty. Its flora and fauna attract everyone’s eyes. It is in fact (h) — large village. The people of Bangladesh are very (i) —. There are many beautiful things here that attract the travellers and the (j) —.

Ans: (a) beauty (b) independence (c) through (d) in (e) illiterate (f) by/through (g) in (h) a (i) hospitable (j) foreigners/tourists.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

Ans: (a) Dhaka is the the capital of Bangladesh.

(b) It is not only a populous city but also a city of traffic jam.

(c) A flyover is built in Mohakhali to reduce traffic jam.

(d) Traffic rules must be implemented.

(e) Besides, the drivers, passersby and passengers should abide by the traffic rules.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Today women (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They no longer (b) — to the four walls of their husband’s house. They have come out of their kitchens and (c) — hand in hand with men in all the development works of the government. By (d) — higher education they (e) — pilots, doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators etc. They have (f) — able to prove their worth. They (g) — much to the economy of the country. Now it has (h) — to the realization of the men that true development of the country is never possible (i) — half of the population idle at home. So, it (j) — no telling that women are playing a great role in the socio-economic condition of the country.

Ans: (a) are playing (b) are confined (c) are working (d) receiving (e) are becoming (f) been (g) are contributing (h) come (i) keeping (j) needs

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Have you ever been to Cox’s Bazar?” asked Shahab. “No, I have never,” replied Labib. “But I desire for visiting the place.” “I had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year,” said Shabab. “Let us go there this week,” said Labib. 

Ans: Shabab asked Labib if he had ever been to Cox’s Bazar. Labib replied in the negative and said that he had never been there. But he added that he desired for visiting the place. Shabab said that he had an opportunity to visit the sea-beach last year. Labib suggested that they should go there that week.

6. Change the sentences according to the directions.

(a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar. (complex)

(b) I was very glad. (negative)

(c) I accepted the invitation. (Passive)

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

(e) I was excited to see the sea-beach. (Exlamatory)

(f) It is the largest sea-beach in the world. (Comparative)

(g) It is one of the most beautiful sea-beaches in the world. (Positive)

(h) It is called the pleasure seekers’ paradise. (Active)

(i) Every year a lot of people come to visit it. (Compound)

(j) If I could visit the sea-beach! (active) 

Ans: (a) My friend invited me so that I could pay a visit to Cox’s Bazar.

(b) Wasn’t I very glad?

(c) The invitation was accepted by me.

(d) My friend received me cordially after my reaching there.

(e) How excited I was to see the sea-beach!

(f) It is larger than any other sea-beach in the world.

(g) Very few sea-beaches in the world are as beautiful as it.

(h) People call it the pleasure seekers’ paradise.

(i) Every year a lot of people come and visit it.

(j) I wish I could visit the sea-beach.

7. Complete the sentences.

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

(b) There is hardly any person —.

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

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

(e) Many people cultivate flowers because —.

Ans: 

(a) As a 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 enemies into friends if we present flowers to them.

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

(e) Many people cultivate flowers because it is a source of income too.

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

Bangladesh is an (a) — dependent country, but she is still burdened with poverty, (b) — population, (c) — employ, corruption, food (d) — deficient, natural calamities, power crisis etc. Considering all these. the present (e) — govern has aimed at making a digital Bangladesh to (f) — come most of these problems. The actual aim of (g) — digit Bangladesh is to establish technology based government which will emphasize the overall (h) — develop of the country and the nation. The country has (i) — ready fixed its target of (j) — achieve ‘Digital Bangladesh’ by 2021.

Ans: (a) independent (b) overpopulation (c) unemployment (d) deficiency (e) government (f) overcome (g) digital (h) development (i) already (j) achieving

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Mina is having a birthday party in the afternoon, —?

(b) Yes, she is. She’s been busy in cleaning and dusting the drawing room, —?

(c) Yesterday her father brought her a lovely dress, —?

(d) And her mother wants to give her a pleasant surprise, —?

(e) Certainly, let’s buy a nice gift for you, —- ?

Ans:

(a) Mina is having a birthday party in the afternoon, isn’t she?

(b) Yes, she is. She’s been busy in cleaning and dusting the drawing room, hasn’t she?

(c) Yesterday her father brought her a lovely dress, didn’t he?

(d) And her mother wants to give her a pleasant surprise, doesn’t she?

(e) Certainly, let’s buy a nice gift for you, shall we?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

Women are, nowadays as important as men in the society. They constitute nearly half of our total population. (a) — there can be no denying the fact (b) — they too possess equal rights and duties (c) — men do. They have noble mission to fulfill as men. (d) — they get opportunity, their genius, powers (e) — capacities will bloom fully.

Ans: (a) So (b) that (c) as (d) If (e) and

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

bangladesh is a small country with a population of about sixteen crores she can hardly make headway so we should work hard to keep pace with the rest of the world Ans; Bangladesh is a small country with a population of about sixteen crores. She can hardly make headway. So we should work hard to keep pace with the rest of the world. 

Part B: Composition

12. Suppose some English teachers will be appointed in Ideal Preparatory School, Dhaka. You are interested to be an English Teacher. Now, make a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Hasan/Hasna, a student of Sonapur High School. Your father is a poor government employee. You have three school going brothers and sisters. Your father cannot bear your educational expenses. Now, write an application to the headmaster/headmistress of your school for a full-free studentship.
14. Suppose, a farmer lives nearby your house. You know a lot about him. Write a paragraph in about 250 words on ‘A Farmer’.
15. There are many kinds of hobbies. Gardening, drawing picture, angling, stamp collecting are some of them. You have a hobby and it is gardening. Now, write a short composition on ‘Your Hobby’ describing why it is your favourite hobby

10. Rajshahi Board-2015

 Part A: Grammar(60 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Youth is (a) — best time of (b) —. This is the time (c) — it is most important (d) — one to remember the maxim, “As you (e) —, so shall you reap.” One must sow (f) — seeds of industry, truthfulness, honesty and other virtues (g) — this season to (h) — the harvest of prosperity and happiness. Whatever takes root in (i) — man at this time lasts throughout the rest (j) — his life and moulds his future.

Answer: (a) the; (b) life; (c) when; (d) for; (e) sow; (f) the; (g) in; (h) reap; (i) a; (j) of;

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Modern civilization is the (a) — of science. Science has worked (b) — a magician in the world. We can’t do even a (c) — day without the help of science. Many quick means (d) — communication like telephone, telex, fax, telegram, satellite etc. are (e) — greatest wonders of science. Nowadays a message can be sent from one corner of the world to another in the twinkle of (f) — eye. Science has brought a revolutionary (g) — in all fields. In the field of medical science (h) — has got eyes, lame has got legs, deaf has got hearing power. (i) — diseases which were incurable in the past are now easily (j) —.  Answer: (a) gift/product; (b) as; (c) single; (d) of; (e) the; (f) an; (g) change; (h) blind; (i) The; (j) cured/curable.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

Answer: (a) The Taj is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

(b) It stands at Agra in India.

(c) Emperor Shahajahan built it as tomb for his wife.

(d) People like it on a moonlit night.

(e) Everybody wants to see the Taj Mahal.

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

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, engineerss, high officials etc. They are (g) —- hand in hand with men 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.

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

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

“Konika, have you done your English lesson today?” asked the teacher. “Yes, sir,” she replied. “But I have not understood one grammatical point.” The teacher assured her saying, “Come to my room. I will help you understand the point.” “Thank you, sir,” she smilingly said.

Answer: The teacher asked Konika if she had done her English lesson that day. She replied in the affirmative and said that she had not understood one gramatical point. The teacher advised her to come to his room. He also assured her saying that she wouid help her understand the point. With respect she smilingly thanked him.

6. Change the sentences according to the directions.

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

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

(c) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active)

(d) We present flower to our nearest and dearest person. (Passive)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: (a) Isn’t a flower a glowing gift of nature?

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

(c) People use flowers on different occasions.

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

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

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

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

(h) It is loveliest of all flowers.

(i) How nice a flower the rose is!

(j) Because of increasing the demand for flowers day by day, we should cultivate flowers on commercial basis.

7. Complete the sentences.

(a) If you do not waste time —.

(b) This is the boy —.

(c) — I were a child.

(d) United we stand, —.

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

Answer: (a) If you do not waste time, you will shine in life.

(b) This is the boy whom I was looking for.

(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 solve a simple problem.

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

Money cannot buy (a) — (happy). Money is a must for our life. But it is not necessary to bring happiness. Happiness is (b) — (absolute) a (c) — (psychology) thing. It is the name of a (d) — (feel). It means the (e) — (content) of the mind. He who has (f) — (satisfy) with what he has is (g) — (real) a happy one. Above all, we should keep in mind that (h) — (world) happiness is not all. If we want to be (i) — (eternal) happy and lead a (j) — (dignify) life, we have to earn money in an honest way.

Answer: (a) happiness; (b) absolutely; (c) psychological; (d) feeling; (e) contentment; (f) satisfaction; (g) really; (h) worldly; (i) eternally; (j) dignified.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Nobody believes a cheat, —?

(b) Everybody hates him, —?

(c) He has to drag a miserable life, —?

(d) He can hardly succeed in life, —?

(e) Let us always speak the truth, —? 

Answer: (a) Nobody believes a cheat, do they?

(b) Everybody hates him, don’t they?

(c) He has to drag a miserable life, doesn’t he?

(d) He can hardly succeed in life, can he?

(e) Let us always speak the truth, shall we? 

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

(a) —, there are some differences between practical knowledge and bookish knowledge. (b) — often they are thought to be the same. (c) — a man is educated in the true sense, he will be able to lead a life completely different from others. (d) — he can distinguish between right and wrong. (e) — education is very important. 

Answer: (a) Obviously/actually; (b) very; (c) If; (d) Besides; (e) So; 

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

the teacher said to the boy where are you going now i am going to school said the boy did you go to school yesterday no the boy replied why did you not go i was suffering from fever said the boy

Answer: The teacher said to the boy, “Where are you going now?” “I am going to school,” said the boy. “Did you go to school yesterday?” “No”, the boy replied.  “Why did you not go?” “I was suffering from fever,” said the boy. 

Part B: Composition (40 marks)

12. Suppose, you are Shimul/Shimuli and you are looking for a job. You want to apply for a job of a teacher in school. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
13. Suppose, you are Habib/Habiba. You have passed the SSC examination this year from Collegiate High School, Barisal. You want to get yourself admitted into a college. So, you need a testimonial from your Headmaster. Now, write an application to the Headmaster to your school for testimonial.
14. All the living beings depend on trees for their existence. So, we should plant trees more and more. Now, write a paragraph on “Tree Plantation.”
15. You are a student of class ten. You have an aim in your life. Now, write a composition on “Your aim in life”.

11. Barisal Board-2015

Part A: Grammar

1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

A flower is (a) — best gift of nature. It is a (b) — of beauty. It (c) — us pleasure. There is nobody (d) — loves flower. But it is (e) — matter of sorrow that a flower does not (f) — long. It blooms (g) — the morning and fades away very soon. Nowadays flowers (h) — cultivated in our country. Many people earn their livelihood (i) — flower (j) —. 

Answer: (a) the; (b) symbol; (c) gives; (d) but; (e) a; (f) last; (g) in; (h) are; (i) by; (j) cultivation.  

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

We live in an age of (a) —. We can see (b) — influence of science in all spheres of our daily life. Science is a constant (c) — of our daily life. We have (d) — the impossible things possible by means (e) — science. The modern civilization is a (f) — of science. At present we can (g) — travel from one place to another. (h) — ancient time journey was difficult. (i) — had to spend much (j) — and money for travelling. But we should remember that science has to be exploited for the greater welfare of mankind.

Answer: (a) science; (b) the; (c) companion; (d) made; (e) of; (f) gift; (g) easily; (h) In; (i) People; (j) time.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

Answer: (a) Bangladesh is an over populated land.

(b) Population problem is a great problem in Bangladesh.

(c) Population problem creates other problems like poverty, disease, illiteracy etc.

(d) There are some causes behind overpopulation in Bangladesh.

(e) The government should take proper steps to control the growth of population as soon as possible. 

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

Traffic jam (a) —- a common affair in the big cities of our country. This problem (b) —- the ultimate consequences of rapid growth of population and the number of vehicles. Most often this problem (c) —- in the congested areas where the roads are very narrow. Overtaking tendency also (d) —- traffic jam. Some drivers (e) —- the traffic rules. They (f) —- the vehicles carelessly. Traffic jam (g) —- great sufferings to the ambulances (h) —- patients. Office goers and school going children also (i) —- a lot due to traffic jam. However, this problem (j) —- to an extent by imposing traffic rules strictly.

Answer: (a) is; (b) is; (c) occurs; (d) causes; (e) do not obey; (f) drive; (g) causes; (h) carrying; (i) suffer; (j) should be solved. 5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The teacher said to the girl, “Do you think that honesty is the best policy?” The girl said, “Yes, sir, I think so.” “Then learn to be honest from your childhood,” said the teacher. “Thank you, sir,” said the girl. “May Allah bless you,” said the teacher. Answer: The teacher asked the girl if she thought that honesty is the best policy. The girl respectfully replied in the affirmative that she thought so. Then the teacher advised her to learn to be honest from her childhood. The girl respectfully thanked him. The teacher prayed that Allah might bless him.

6. Change the sentences according to the directions.

(a) Haji Mohammad Muhsin was not an unkind man at all. (Affirmative)

(b) He inherited vast property from his father and sister. (Interrogative)

(c) He was unmarried. (Negative)

(d) During his lifetime, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Complex)

(e) One night when he was saying his prayer, a thief broke into his room. (Simple)

(f) Seeing Muhsin the thief cried. (compound)

(g) The thief was caught. (Active)

(h) How needy the thief was!  (Assertive)

(i) He gave the thief some food and money. (Passive)

(j) Muhsin was one of the best philanthropists in the world. (Positive)

Answer: (a) Haji Mohammad Muhsin was a very kind man.

(b) Didn’t he inherit vast property from his father and sister?

(c) He was not married.

(d) As long as he was alive, he spent money lavishly to help the poor.

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

(f) The thief saw Muhsin and cried.

(g) He caught the thief.

(h) The thief was very needy.

(i) The thief was given food and money by him.

(j) Very few philanthropists in the world were as good as Muhsin.

7. Complete the sentences.

(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.

 Answer: (a) We must work hard in order that we can prosper in life. (b) A man who is idle cannot shine in life. (c) It is hard labour that enables a man to reach his goal. (d) The idle cannot reach their target because they cannot finish their work in time. (e) You cannot succeed in life unless you work hard.

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

Honesty is opposite to (a) — (honest). An honest man is not (b) — (harm) to anybody. He never does (c) — (just) to others. When he does anything (d) — (moral), he feels (e) — (comfortable). He never tells a lie. He is always (f) — (response) to his duty. We should follow the path of (g) — (honest) and leave the path of (h) — (honesty). In that case, you will be (i) — (love) by all and will be able to reach the path of (j) — (prosper).

Answer: (a) dishonesty; (b) harmful; (c) injustice; (d) immoral; (e)uncomfortable; (f) responsible; (g) honesty; (h) dishonesty; (i) loved; (j) prosperity.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Nuclear has some advantage, —?

(b) There are only a few family members, —?

(c) It is calm and quiet, —?

(d) So, one can have peace and happiness in a nuclear family, —?

(e) One need not think of others, —?

Answer: (a) Nuclear has some advantage, hasn’t it?

(b) There are only a few family members, aren’t there?

(c) It is calm and quiet, isn’t it?

(d) So, one can have peace and happiness in a nuclear family, can’t they?

(e) One need not think of others, need they?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

A healthy man can do any work (a) —- he can eat any food he likes. (b) —-, he can enjoy life in every way. (c) —- an unhealthy man is unhappy, for he cannot eat and do what he likes. (d) —- he lives and dies poor. He may have intelligence, merit, learning and power, but he cannot put them to the use and reap their benefits. (e) —- health is the source of all happiness in life.

Answer: (a) because; (b) Besides; (c) On the other hand/But; (d) So; (e) Therefore;

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

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

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

Part B: Composition

12. Suppose, you are Nader Mahmud/Nadera Parvin and after graduation you have completed a course on computer. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the post of a computer operator in a recognized private company. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Suppose, you are Mithu/Mita of Shovagonj High School, Rangpur. There is a common room in your school but facilities are not sufficient there. Now, write an application to the Headmaster for increasing common room facilities.
14. Write a paragraph about “Tree Plantation” by answering the following questions. (a) What is tree plantation? (b) How are trees are our friends? (c) How do trees maintain ecological balance? (d) What may happen in absence of trees? (e) What should be our final attitude towards trees?
15. A journey is always pleasant to all. Suppose, you have recently made a journey by train. Now, write a composition on “A Journey by Train” narrating how much you have enjoyed the journey.

12. Sylhet Board-2015

Part A: Grammar 1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. You may need to change the form of some of the words. You may need to use one word more than once.

Time is very (a) —- thing. Time(b) —- is lost once is lost forever. There is (c) —– proverb, “Time and tide wait for none.” It is time which does not (d) —- the relative feelings. It does not wait (e) —- anyone if it is not used (f) —-. It is really essential to realize (g) —- importance of time in our life. Those who have become (h) —- would make proper use of time. They never put (i) —- their work for tomorrow. That’s why, they have contributed (j) —- lot to the society.

Answer: (a) precious; (b) which; (c) a; (d) have; (e) for; (f) wisely; (g) the; (h) great; (i) off; (j) a.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Once there lived (a) —- poor man. He could hardly maintain his family (b) —- he did not have any land (c) —- cultivation. One day he bought (d) —- wonderful goose. The goose laid a (e) —- egg every day. In a few months he became rich. But he was a (f) —- greedy man. He thought that there (g) —- more eggs in the belly of the goose. He wanted to get all the eggs (h) —- a time. So, one day, he killed the goose and cut its belly open with (i) —- knife. But alas! there was no egg. Thus, the greedy farmer (j) —- the useful goose.

 Answer: (a) a; (b) because/as; (c) for; (d) a; (e) golden; (f) very; (g) were; (h) at; (i) a; (j) lost.

3. Make five sentences using parts of sentences from each column of the table below.

Answer: (a) Self-confidence is one of the invaluable human qualities.

(b) It helps a man to reach the goal of life.

(c) The lack of determination leads one to lose his self-confidence.

(d) Success without self-confidence is not enjoyable.

(e) One should exercise it in order to overcome the problems of life. 

4. Complete the following text with right forms of the verbs given in the box.

You must have (a) —- the name of Kazi Nazrul Islam. He (b) —- our national poet. He (c) —- as a rebel poet as well. But he (d) —- in a poor family. But dire needs could not (e) —- his personality. When the first World War Broke out, he (f) —- the army. After the war, he (g) —- to write poems. He wrote especially for the down trodden. He (h) —- the Shelly of Bangla Literature. His poems and songs (i) —- the Banglee in Liberation War. So, we should (j) —- his footprints in our life. 

Answer: (a) heard; (b) is; (c) is known; (d) was born; (e) engulf; (f) joined; (g) began; (h) is called; (i) inspired; (j) follow.

5. Change the narrative style of the following text.

The girl said to the teacher, “Sir, I shall be grateful if you kindly lend me the book you praised highly in the classroom yesterday.” The teacher said, “I have become really happy to know that you are eager to read this book. You are welcome to any of my books that you like.” “Thank you, sir,” said the girl. “You are welcome,” said the teacher.

Answer: The girl respectfully told the teacher that she should be grateful if he kindly lent her the book he had praised highly in the classroom the previous day. The teacher told that he had become really happy to know that she was eager to read that book. He added that she was welcome to any of his books that she liked. The girl respectfully thanked her teacher. The teacher welcomed the girl

6. Change the sentences according to the directions.

(a) The students studying regularly can expect a good result. (Make it a complex sentence)

(b) But most of our students are inattentive to their studies. (Make it a negative sentence without changing the meaning) (c) They waste their valuable time idly.(Use passive voice)

(d) Wasting time is harmful for them. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(e) By repeating this activity they make a poor result. (Make it a complex sentence)

(f) Who loves them then? (Make it assertive sentence)

(g) They are treated badly even by their family members. (Use active voice)

(h) If a student fails in the examination, he suffers from inferiority complex. (Make simple sentence)

(i) No other student in the class is as bad as a failed student. (Use superlative)

(j) So, a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively so that he can do well in the examination. (Make it a simple sentence) 

Answer: (a) The students who are studying regularly can expect a good result.

(b) But most of our students are not attentive to their studies. 

(c) Their valuable time is wasted idly by them.

(d) Isn’t wasting time harmful for them?

(e) By repeating this activity they make a result which is poor. 

(f) Nobody loves them then.

(g)  Even their family members treat them badly.

(h)  A student failing in the examination suffers from inferiority complex. 

(i) A failed student is the worst of all students in the class.

(j) So, a student should be aware of studying regularly and attentively to do well in the examination.

7. Complete the sentences.

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

(b) As soon as I got up from bed, ——.

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

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

(e) If I reached late, —-.

Answer: (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 it was late.

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

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

King Solomon was (a) —- (fame) for his (b) —- (wise). He was blessed with (c) —- (ordinary) knowledge and it was really beyond people’s (d) —- (imagine). One day Queen of Sheba wanted to test how wise he was. Soloman was given two kinds of flowers. One was (e) —- (nature) and the other was (f) —-(artifice). As he had a close (g) —- (associate) with nature, he had been (h) —- (success) to differentiate them. In this way, his (i) —- (repute) of (j) —- (multidimension) knowledge spreads all over the world.

Answer: (a) famous; (b) wisdom; (c) extra-ordinary; (d) imagination; (e) nature; (f) artificial; (g) association; (h) successful; (i) reputation; (j) multidimensional.

9. Make tag questions of these statements.

(a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, —-?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, —-?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, —-?

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

(e) Therefore, let’s practice it, —-?

Answer: (a) Everyone is nostalgic in life, aren’t they?

(b) We hardly forget the golden past, do we?

(c) The memories of childhood are always haunting us, aren’t they?

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

(e) Therefore, let’s practice it, shall we?

10. Complete the passage using suitable connectors.

It is known to all that gold is a valuable metal. (a) —-, there are many metals cheaper than gold though they like it. (b) —- they glitter for sometimes, they fade away in the long run. In our society there are also many people (c) —- are outwardly very gentle and polished. Later on their real identity is revealed (d) —- they do not exercise moral values. That’s why, people say, “All (e) —- glitters is not gold.”

Answer: (a) But; (b) Though/Although; (c) who; (d) as; (e) that;

11. Use capitals and punctuations marks where necessary in the following text. why are you going to borisal said father i want to buy some important books said saad do you need money yes father don’t go alone as time is not going well

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

Part B: Composition

12. Suppose, you are Sayeed/Sayeeda. You have seen a vacancy advertisement for the position of an English Teacher in Monpura High School, Bhola. Now, write a CV with a cover letter for the post. Your CV should not exceed one page.
13. Your summer vacation starts from 30th May. Your class wants to go on study tour to Madhabkunda, Sylhet. As a result, you need permission from your headmaster. Now, write an application to your headmaster for seeking permission to go on a study tour.
14. Write a paragraph in 250 words on ‘The life of a farmer’.
15. Write a composition on ‘Wonders of Modern Science’.